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Your Anime of the year
Pui Pui Molcar
1.1%
14
Redo of Healer
2.7%
36
Re-Main
0.0%
0
Sword Art Online: Progressive Movie
0.3%
4
Meikyuu Black Company
0.2%
2
Super Cub
0.3%
4
SSSS.Dynazenon
0.5%
7
Majutsushi Orphen Hagure Tabi: Kimluck-hen
0.0%
0
86 (part 1 + 2)
4.0%
52
Kanojo mo Kanojo
0.2%
3
Dragon, Ie wo Kau.
0.0%
0
Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru: Dai Mankai no Shou
0.0%
0
Zombieland Saga: Revenge
0.2%
2
Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu Ω
0.1%
1
IDOLiSH7: Third Beat!
0.2%
3
Blue Period
0.3%
4
Mashiro no Oto
0.2%
2
Seirei Gensouki
0.0%
0
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! X
0.0%
0
Edens Zero
0.0%
0
Tokyo Revengers
1.4%
19
Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash
0.2%
2
World Trigger (S2 + S3)
0.3%
4
King's Raid: Ishi wo Tsugumono-tachi (from Fall 2020)
0.1%
1
Taishou Otome Otogibanashi
0.2%
2
Saihate no Paladin
0.0%
0
Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon S
1.8%
24
Kyuuketsuki Sugu Shinu
0.0%
0
Free! Movie 4: The Final Stroke
0.0%
0
Tsukipro The Animation 2
0.0%
0
Yuukoku no Moriarty 2nd Season
0.2%
2
Sonny Boy
1.7%
22
Tsuki to Laika to Nosferatu
0.1%
1
Nanatsu no Taizai: Fundo no Shinpan
0.0%
0
Deji Meets Girl
0.0%
0
Peach Boy Riverside
0.0%
0
Takt Op. Destiny
0.2%
2
Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro
0.3%
4
The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat
0.1%
1
Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu
0.2%
3
Jimihen!!: Jimiko wo Kaechau Jun Isei Kouyuu!!
0.0%
0
SK∞
0.5%
7
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom
0.0%
0
Mieruko-chan
0.2%
3
Platinum End
0.1%
1
Mushoku Tensei (part 1 + 2)
16.0%
211
Beastars 2nd Season
0.5%
6
Wonder Egg Priority
0.3%
4
Komi-san wa, Comyushou desu.
0.6%
8
Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Gaiden (TV) 2nd Season - Kakusei Zenya
0.0%
0
Odd Taxi
8.7%
115
Horimiya
0.8%
10
Deatte 5-byou de Battle
0.0%
0
Yuru Camp△ Season 2
1.1%
15
Fumetsu no Anata e
1.4%
19
Kageki Shoujo!
0.6%
8
Dr. Stone: Stone Wars
0.7%
9
Yakusoku no Neverland 2nd Season
0.1%
1
Visual Prison
0.2%
3
Bakuten!!
0.2%
2
Boku no Hero Academia 5th Season
0.1%
1
Hataraku Saibou Black (TV)
0.2%
2
Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken 2nd Season (part 1 + 2)
0.8%
11
Tensura Nikki: Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken
0.0%
0
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
1.6%
21
Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid
0.2%
2
Kuro Gal ni Natta kara Shinyuu to shitemita.
0.0%
0
Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 2nd Season Part 2
4.5%
59
Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun
0.0%
0
Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Ressha-hen (the movie recap)
0.2%
2
Hige wo Soru. Soshite Joshikousei wo Hirou.
0.2%
2
So I'm a Spider, So What?
0.2%
3
Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru.
0.0%
0
Bokutachi no Remake
0.2%
2
Heike Monogatari
0.4%
5
Mahouka Koukou no Yuutousei
0.0%
0
Star Wars: Visions
0.1%
1
Hataraku Saibou!!
0.1%
1
Uramichi Oniisan
0.3%
4
Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season
10.8%
142
Megaton-kyuu Musashi
0.0%
0
Vanitas no Karte
0.8%
10
Muv-Luv Alternative
0.2%
2
B: The Beginning Succession
0.0%
0
Shakunetsu Kabaddi
0.1%
1
Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song
3.5%
46
Osananajimi ga Zettai ni Makenai Love Comedy
0.1%
1
Nomad: Megalo Box 2
0.8%
11
Jahy-sama wa Kujikenai!
0.2%
2
Combatants Will Be Dispatched!
0.0%
0
Koi to Yobu ni wa Kimochi Warui
0.0%
0
Scarlet Nexus
0.0%
0
Shiroi Suna no Aquatope
0.2%
2
Cheat Kusushi no Slow Life: Isekai ni Tsukurou Drugstore
0.0%
0
Obey Me!
0.0%
0
Shadows House
0.2%
3
Non Non Biyori Nonstop
1.2%
16
Godzilla: S.P
0.0%
0
Senpai ga Uzai Kouhai no Hanashi
0.3%
4
Maou Evelogia ni Mi wo Sasage yo
0.0%
0
Jujutsu Kaisen (TV) (from Fall 2020)
2.4%
32
Lupin III: Part 6
0.2%
2
Kingdom 3rd Season (from 2020)
0.2%
3
Megami-ryou no Ryoubo-kun.
0.2%
2
Kemono Jihen
0.2%
3
Higurashi: When They Cry (Gou + SOTSU)
0.3%
4
Love Live! Superstar!!
0.5%
7
JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 6: Stone Ocean
2.2%
29
Ousama Ranking
2.4%
32
Black Clover (from Fall 2017)
1.1%
15
Other
0.8%
10
Bishounen Tanteidan
0.3%
4
Link Click
3.0%
40
Quintessential Quintuplets S2
0.8%
11
Fruits Basket the Finale
5.9%
78
Gintama: The Final
3.3%
44
1,315 votes
Dec 22, 2021 7:17 AM
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2021 was probably one of the best year of anime since more anime was produced probably due to the pandemic is more controlled and delayed anime from 2020. The Anime industry is evolving at a fast pace.

Winter: tons of sequels of popular franchises and Black Clover anime ending.

Spring: less sequels this time but more adaptations of underrated franchises and unexpected hits like Odd Taxi and Link Click.

Summer: pretty normal season.

Fall: most interesting season if you ask me. More unexpected hits like Ousama Ranking and shows with unique premise like Blue Period.
NurguburuJan 31, 2022 8:26 PM
All weebs creatures of the galaxy, hear this message. Those of you who listen will not be struck by western animation. You will no longer know hunger, nor pain. Your Anime have come to lead you now. Our strength shall serve as a luminous sun toward which all intelligence may blossom. And the impervious shelter beneath which you will prosper. However, for those who refuse our offer and cling to their western animation ways… For you, there will be great wrath.
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Dec 22, 2021 7:20 AM
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I would choose either Vivy or Fruits Basket Final Season as the anime of the year
Dec 22, 2021 7:22 AM
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Attack on Titan S4 and Link Click is my personal anime of the year candidate.
Dec 22, 2021 7:23 AM
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Nice to see the best anime at the top of the poll.
Dec 22, 2021 7:23 AM
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My vote goes to Jojo part 6 since it seems to be one of the most unique series I ever seen. Hard to dislike anything about it. 2nd may go to Ousama Ranking.
Dec 22, 2021 7:26 AM
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1. Jahy-sama wa Kujikenai!
2. Love Live! Superstar!!
3. Tropical-Rouge! Precure
4. Yuru Camp S2
5. Slime 300
Dec 22, 2021 7:27 AM
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definitely aot S4 and after that fruits basket i think
if we talkin abt non sequel then most probably musshoku tensei or ousama ranking

Dec 22, 2021 7:27 AM
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Muv luv alternative is the beat 💓 ❤️ 🤭🤗🥳💝💖❤️‍🔥❤💛💛🖤🤎💜💚
Dec 22, 2021 7:28 AM
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Vanitas no Karte
Vivy Fluorite Eye's Song
AOT final season
Dec 22, 2021 7:31 AM

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Love Live! Superstar!!
Super Cub
Yuru Camp△ Season 2
Kageki Shoujo!
Shiroi Suna no Aquatope
Non Non Biyori Nonstop

何それ?意味分かんない
Dec 22, 2021 7:33 AM

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AoT the Final Season, Yuru Camp Season 2, Vivy, Link Click, 86 and Re:Zero Season 2 Part 2 are all great but I will vote for AoT.
Dec 22, 2021 7:34 AM

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Lincompoop said:
Yet another poll that doesn't include Link Click just because it isn't an "anime"...


Damn, I made a mess with the poll, I consider it anime -i even rated it 8/10-.
I just forgot to add it when i was adding anime and changing my original order lol. In fact, i mentioned Link Click in my first post so don't worry, it was just a mistake with the poll lol.
All weebs creatures of the galaxy, hear this message. Those of you who listen will not be struck by western animation. You will no longer know hunger, nor pain. Your Anime have come to lead you now. Our strength shall serve as a luminous sun toward which all intelligence may blossom. And the impervious shelter beneath which you will prosper. However, for those who refuse our offer and cling to their western animation ways… For you, there will be great wrath.
Dec 22, 2021 7:44 AM

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Odd Taxi would be the best anime of this year. Story was the most thrilling, best characterization and a good ending.
Dec 22, 2021 8:29 AM

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There were too many good anime this year but my vote goes to AOT.
Dec 22, 2021 8:33 AM

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2021 was truly stacked

My vote goes to Non Non Biyori Nonstop, but Kingdom Season 3 and Attack on Titan: The Final Season were extremely close
Dec 22, 2021 8:34 AM

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Vivy wins no difficulty. One of my favorite anime of all time
Dec 22, 2021 8:37 AM

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Either aot final season or Yuru camp s2, I voted for Yuru camp s2.
Dec 22, 2021 8:42 AM

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Re: Zero, Odd Taxi, Mushoku Tensei, Megalo Box all were really amazing anime but AOT was my favorite from 2021
Dec 22, 2021 8:43 AM

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Oh cool, finally an AOTY thread that includes Link Click. That one gets my vote for sure.


"As promised, all that you seek, all that we desire, is prepared up there. On top of the Tower."
Dec 22, 2021 8:49 AM

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Rated AoT final season the highest, so it and Quintessential Quintuplets season 2, but you didn't included.
Dec 22, 2021 8:53 AM

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Sonny boy is AOTY and odd taxi is second, kind of a dull year overall
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Dec 22, 2021 9:00 AM

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I thought some people would ironically vote for TPN S2, but these madlads instead voted for Redo of healer.

Anime was it's best 20000 years ago, when cavemen drew art with real depth.
Modern anime is all garbage. I miss great old days of anime.
Dec 22, 2021 9:03 AM

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World Trigger (S2 + S3). I just love this anime.
Imagine how boring this world would be without Japan - a comment at youtube
Dec 22, 2021 9:05 AM

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Fruits Basket the Finale by a long shot and you failed to list it
Dec 22, 2021 9:14 AM

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FB Final. Apparently you only just added it to the list since it said I am the first vote for it...

How tf did you miss the biggest kino of our time.

I could have said AOT FS, but most of the love was literally community-related rather than the actual anime. Was still a damn good blast to watch with ppl here tho.
Dec 22, 2021 9:17 AM

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Well there are too many to talk about the hype ones but shows like Heike Monogatari, Mieruko, Ousama Rankings were a pleasant surprise for me.
2023 might be the year where I will be happy. This year is not happy year.
Dec 22, 2021 9:26 AM

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NextUniverse said:
FB Final. Apparently you only just added it to the list since it said I am the first vote for it...

How tf did you miss the biggest kino of our time.

I could have said AOT FS, but most of the love was literally community-related rather than the actual anime. Was still a damn good blast to watch with ppl here tho.


My bad, my original poll order was per season and I wanted to change the order to add more variety. I originally put FB, Link Click and Bishounen Tanteidan way above but since the amount of anime was very huge during the change, i forget to add them at the end. So its fixed now. Only 1 person voted for other after billybub mentioned fb here so i think you are the "second" vote for fb.
All weebs creatures of the galaxy, hear this message. Those of you who listen will not be struck by western animation. You will no longer know hunger, nor pain. Your Anime have come to lead you now. Our strength shall serve as a luminous sun toward which all intelligence may blossom. And the impervious shelter beneath which you will prosper. However, for those who refuse our offer and cling to their western animation ways… For you, there will be great wrath.
Dec 22, 2021 9:27 AM

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Dec 22, 2021 9:57 AM

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  1. Odd Taxi
  2. Heike Monogatari
  3. Ousama Ranking
    Wu Liuqi Zhi Xuanwu Guo Pian (Scissor Seven S3) (sequel)
  4. Sonny Boy
  5. Kageki Shoujo!!
    Nomad: Megalo Box 2 (sequel)
  6. Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu (S1+S2 combined)
  7. Shiguang Dailiren (Link Click)
  8. Shadows House
  9. Hataraku Saibou Black
    Non Non Biyori Nonstop (sequel)
  10. 86
The top 3 are all anime of the year in a way, very different genres and scope. In doubt: Odd Taxi. I really didn't like most sequels this year, Re:zero, Yuru Camp, AoT are all missing for a reason. Idaten know only Peace is #11, and I haven't watched Fruits Basket S3 yet.

Dec 22, 2021 10:04 AM

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I see what you did in adding Pui Pui Molcar on the top of the list.

Link Click is probably the best in terms of enjoyment and objectivity for something time travel related.

For Sequels, Gintama: The Final and Fruits Basket S3, and Yuru Camp S2 is up there all being rated at an 8.

Atlos said:
Sonny boy is AOTY and odd taxi is second, kind of a dull year overall


I'm gonna.
Dec 22, 2021 10:05 AM

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I haven't watched many of these.

ReZero s2 was a disappointment.

Odd Taxi was very good for a one-time view. Once you have the answers to the mystery there is not much reason to ever watch it again.

Quintuplets S2, Yuru Camp s2, Shinigami Bocchan and Super Cub; all good shows but not something to write home about either.

Non non Biyori Nonstop was a downgrade from the previous season.

Vivy was just plain awful.

Shadows House started off strong and turned to crap in the second half.

AOT final is my least favorite entry in the series so far. Still good though.




Right now I am watching Taishou Otome Otogibanashi and even though I'm only halfway through, I'm feeling like this might be the one.
The 10/10 of this year.


Dec 22, 2021 10:05 AM

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crack said:
I see what you did in adding Pui Pui Molcar on the top of the list.

Link Click is probably the best in terms of enjoyment and objectivity for something time travel related.

For Sequels, Gintama: The Final and Fruits Basket S3, and Yuru Camp S2 is up there all being rated at an 8.

Atlos said:
Sonny boy is AOTY and odd taxi is second, kind of a dull year overall


I'm gonna.
you know I'm right

OT: I can't believe you didn't put ex-arm in the poll
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Dec 22, 2021 10:14 AM

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Mushoku Tensei for sure

The characters are horribly written, the script is appalling, the world building is pretty average, but somehow it turned out to be one of the best anime that I have watched
If you're a fanboy, please don't waste my time.

Watch more movies, please.

Kafka, Fu Xuan, Jingliu, Topaz and Huohuo.
Dec 22, 2021 10:16 AM

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Probably Sonny Boy. It was really fun to watch, something that was missing in a lot of anime this year.
Dec 22, 2021 10:28 AM

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I'd have to give this one to Megalo Box s2. It really just surpassed all my expectations and created one of the most powerful stories I've seen in anime. 2nd place would probably be Pui Pui Molcar, then Odd Taxi, followed by Mushoku Tensei.
Dec 22, 2021 10:46 AM

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Stone Ocean is the only good anime that came out this year.
Dec 22, 2021 11:09 AM

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ex-arm is the only answer, what an anime
Dec 22, 2021 11:26 AM

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Your list does have more options than this one from last week but the results are pretty much the same: https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=1979446
Dec 22, 2021 11:32 AM

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Best New Anime : Oddtaxi

Brilliant series. Not usually a big fan of that type of show but really enjoyed it.

Best Sequel : Attack on Titan S4P1

It's testament to how good this show is that despite some issues with art, animation and pacing, it's still a fantastic series with a compelling storyline.
Dec 22, 2021 11:43 AM
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I'm not voting yet because, first, Fall isn't over, and second, I didn't start seasonal watching until summer, so I have a lot of catch-up to do. just finished Idaten Deities (probably among my least favorite so far), and started Vanitas (has the potential to be among my favorite).
I don't think it's too likely anything dethrones Fruits Basket the Final, but I can't rule it out completely.

current ranking

1. Fruits Basket the Final
2. My Senpai is Annoying*
3. Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun s2
4. Vivy Fluorite Eye's Song
5. Mushoku Tensei
6. Odd Taxi
7. Ranking of Kings*
8. Kageki Shoujo
9. 86*
10. Komi-san*
11. Taishou Otome Fairy Tale*
12. Tsukimichi Moonlit Fantasy
13. Horimiya
14. Banished from the Hero's Party*
15. Aquatope on White Sand*
16. The Saint's Magic is Omnipotent
17. The World's Finest Assassin Reincarnated as an Aristocrat*
18. The Faraway Paladin*
19. Idaten Deities

* - haven't finished/still airing

haven't seen enough yet to rate: Sonny Boy, The Case Study of Vanitas, Uramichi Oniisan

Dropped - Fena Pirate Princess, Sakugan

Plan to Watch before finalizing list: Shadows House, Heike Monogatari, Super Cub, To Your Eternity, Sk8, Beastars s2, Those Snow White Notes, Pretty Boy Detective Agency, Blue Period, Mieruko-chan, Irina Vampire Cosmonaut, The Vampire Dies in No Time

probably rookie numbers compared to anime veterans, but I'm impressed with myself for managing to see as much as I have. part of why I want to watch more though is I want a top ten I fully love, and I respect 86 and Komi-san more than love them. if Banished from the Hero's Party ends well I could bump it up, I like it more than most despite its shortcomings.
Dec 22, 2021 1:06 PM
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1. Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song
2. Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san
3. Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season
4. Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 2nd Season Part 2
5. Redo of Healer
6. So I'm a Spider, So What?
7. Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu
8. Mieruko-chan
9. Sekai Saikou no Ansatsusha, Isekai Kizoku ni Tensei suru
10. Kanojo mo Kanojo

Incessant Rain

“Can you let me have some fun this time?”

Dec 22, 2021 1:37 PM

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1.Kingdom 3rd Season
2.Megalo Box 2
3.World Trigger 2nd Season
4.Super Cub
5.Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season
Dec 22, 2021 2:33 PM

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aot s4 of course aside form the I haven't watched that many good seasonal

Dec 22, 2021 2:39 PM

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So many good choices this year. But I chose Mushoku Tensei.
Dec 22, 2021 2:47 PM

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Mushoku Tensei.
nothing comes close to it unfortunately.
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Dec 22, 2021 3:07 PM

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Dec 22, 2021 3:11 PM

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My top 3 so far would be:
1.) Oddtaxi (Great dialogue, fun characters and mystery, 9/10)
2.)Mieruko-chan (Adorable MC, An overall pleasant surprise, 8/10)
3.) Stone Ocean (One of the few Jojo parts that is actually good, 8/10)
I actually forgot about Mushoku Tensei (8.5/10), that would be my (2) and Mieruko at (3)
TheRailTracerMALDec 22, 2021 3:16 PM
Dec 22, 2021 3:42 PM

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Attack on Titan Final Season for me for sequels
Link Click for me for originals
Wouldn't be surprised if Odd Taxi got it, though it's been kinda getting over praised

But let's be honest, Mushoku Tensei is getting it and I ain't even mad. It deserves it




Dec 22, 2021 4:56 PM

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For me it was Fruits Basket the Final, one of the best romance endings (conclusion) I've seen, with a great plot, awesome OST, a lot (really a lot) of characters with perfect development and an amazing main character, with a lot of life lessons to teach us! Flawless to me :D

"I wonder if anything will ever change? Will that day ever come?"
- Okazaki, Tomoya
"Nothing can stay unchanged. Fun things… Happy things…
They can’t possibly remain the same."
- Furukawa, Nagisa
Dec 22, 2021 5:11 PM
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Fruit Basket Final, it's not even a question. Just the fact that a shoujo became number 1 in a community full of shounen tards tells a lot about how good it is.

If Arcane counts as an anime it wins by default.
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