Nomination 1: Fujimoto Tatsuki 17-26
Optional Positive Comment: An anthology of 8 short stories written by Tatsuki Fujimoto, of Chainsaw Man and Look Back fame. You get to see the creative progression Fujimoto takes as his works become more complex and he hits on some themes he tackles in later works. My absolute favorite of these was episode 7, Nayuta of the Prophecy (which brought me to literal tears), a story about a guy trying to raise his demonic younger sister alone in a world that doesn't accept her. Cannot recommend it enough, especially if you're a fan of Chainsaw Man or any other Fujimoto works!
Nomination 2: Akujiki Reijou to Kyouketsu Koushaku
Optional Positive Comment: A romance between a boy and a girl both ostracized for their fascination toward monster meat. I watched a few episodes of this and it was really cute, definitely my favorite out of the eligible shows! I tend to gravitate more toward BL and GL when it comes to romance, but this couple stole my heart right from the very first episode. While it doesn't really scratch the same monster meat worldbuilding itch Dungeon Meshi does, this one is more about the romance and the dynamic between the two leads.
And here are some "unofficial" nominations of unsupported shows that do not fit the eligibility requirements due to having too low an entry count. While they have zero chance of getting into the clash, I just wanted to plug them since I've been having a great time watching them!
Unofficial Nomination 1: Ugoku! Neko Mukashibanashi
Optional Positive Comment: A short-form series with 3-minute episodes, each modifying a different fairy tale and adding cats to it. Very funny and cute, and covers both Japanese and western fairy tales. The ED is one of my favorites of the season. With only about 500 entries and not even enough attention to get a MAL score, this one is criminally underwatched, and you can catch up on it in less than half an hour!
Unofficial Nomination 2: Ninja to Gokudou
Optional Positive Comment: While this anime is far from what I would call "good", it is an INCREDIBLY fun time, especially if you watch it with friends. There is no limit to what this anime will do, or to how long a character will survive post-decapitation to deliver their tragic backstory. Just endless carnage and stupidity. I love it. |