Forum Settings
Forums

Is Your Favorite Anime Better than Everyone Else's? (Useless Thread #38)

New
Pages (4) « 1 [2] 3 4 »
Nov 4, 2021 10:51 PM
Offline
Apr 2021
932
my tastes tend to be pretty aligned towards objectively good anime. My time spent watching bad anime and breaking down why it's bad, and watching good anime and learning to recognise why it's good has caused me to be far less tolerant of poorly made/written shows.

However I have several subjective likes and dislikes. I like martial arts when done realistically. I like jazz music. I like aircraft and flight. So when I see shows that cater to these things I will be more partial to them. Whereas I hate fanservice and slice of life stories and unrealistic "waifu bait" characters regardless of their writing quality. So I will be less partial to stories like Mushoku Tensei despite having a high objective quality.

This is why Cowboy Bebop is my favourite anime of all time - it caters to my tastes. Do I think it's the best anime ever? No. But I'm sure I could make a case for it being very high up the objective rating scale.
Nov 4, 2021 10:54 PM

Offline
Mar 2016
3684
Well in my opinion I think they are, that's why they are my favs.


just wanna feel wanted by someone other than the police 😫
Nov 4, 2021 10:58 PM

Offline
Aug 2018
610
Your favorite doesn't necessarily mean the best...it's just the one you liked more.
The best is also compared with the other ones you've watched, so you can't really say it's the best overall.

I know that the best anime I've watched isn't the best out there(I've watched some of the LotGH remakes, even dropped due to the quality).

So I can accurately answer "No"
Nov 5, 2021 12:06 AM
Offline
Apr 2021
932
caprisan said:
Well in my opinion I think they are, that's why they are my favs.
So you like things that are objectively good?
Based on your reviews you seem to view anime in a very subjective lens. Lots of "I'm not a fan of X" or "I really liked Y" so I have to ask whether you have considered you are projecting objective quality onto your favourite shows post-hoc (in retrospect) rather than observing the objective quality of a show and then greatly liking the show.
There is a difference because I can assure you that you have subjective tastes in things that are not objectively good.
Nov 5, 2021 12:23 AM

Offline
Aug 2012
2774
Do I genuinely think that my favorite anime is the best anime? And, do I think like that?

To me, for me? Yes, it's the best. For everyone else, out of all the anime in existence? No. Out of all the anime out there, if I have to be objective, then no, it's not the best anime ever. I don't think a singular best anime ever actually exists. And it's impossible to be completely objective. In the end, everyone is going to have their own personal favorite and there will be multiple people who will disagree with you, but it's really about your own personal preference and taste because you're the one watching it and it's about YOUR feelings about a series and your own enjoyment that matters. Just don't lord your own taste over others thinking that your taste is the best and everyone else's is trash because that's some elitist sh*t that gets annoying FAST!
Nov 5, 2021 12:30 AM

Offline
Apr 2018
831
One of my Favorite anime is Ace Attorney. We all know it's not that good.
Nov 5, 2021 12:50 AM

Offline
Mar 2021
571
Not really. Monster is good and personally my favourite. But I wouldn't call it the best anime, I've still got problems with it.
Nov 5, 2021 1:02 AM

Offline
Aug 2019
603
I CANT TELL if this is actually a genuine question, or just a very sarcastic meta commentary.

if that is the case, then yeah sure. my taste is def better than all of ya, and you shall not defy me and tell me that ex-arm and high guardian spice isnt the next era defining anime's.
Nov 5, 2021 1:03 AM

Offline
Jul 2021
9195
I can see why people may dislike my anime list but I shouldn't be taking an opinion seriously unless they're speaking false
Nov 5, 2021 1:35 AM

Offline
Apr 2016
481
I think it's only "better" than everyone else's fav when they ALL accept that fact which is virtually impossible in this world or timeline.

Nothing is absolute tbh, even if you manage to have a favorite of yours that gets everyone you interact with to enjoy it, chances are there's at least one person out there on earth (that you haven't met yet) who would come to disagree, or better, shit on your favorite. So my point is, there's no point, no reason to speculate to delve too deep about this.

You have your own favorite? Good, take pride in it, and pay no heed to what others think. That'll make your life much easier instead of arguing on the Internet whether it's best of the best or whatnot.
Nov 5, 2021 3:43 AM

Offline
Dec 2020
3398
eli_shmeli said:
No, it's not, because I know Bunny Girl Senpai is basic af

But Land of the Lustrous is highkey slept on


Actually Bunny Girl Senpai ain't that basic, but I guess it can be seen as that way.

And no, Land of the Lustrous ain't even close to being slept on anymore. Do you have any idea how many people say that? It's gotten to a point where it's not even a hidden gem anymore. Just a gem.




Nov 5, 2021 3:54 AM

Offline
Nov 2020
1513
Erebus_Akeldama said:
Jim_Heart said:
Lol it's the opposite to me. If I see (especially multiple seasons of) AoT in someone favorites, then I tend to be biased thinking they are fucking newbies/normies, so I should not take their opinions seriously.


PAHAHAHA this is the definition of a mal elitist. “Popular anime = trash
And sinse I’ve seen a lot of anime, I’m too good for anyone who has seen less”
aka… a freakin’ jerk
I am gonna be honest with you if you see any other user like the one you replied, just ignore them bc they don't really know what they are talking about. They won't even be able to answer 5 most prominent themes of AOT.

═════════════════════════════
You're going to be all right. You just stumbled over a stone in the road.
It means nothing. Your goal lies far beyond this. Doesn't it?
I'm sure you'll overcome this.
You'll walk again... soon.

═════════════════════════════
Nov 5, 2021 4:00 AM

Offline
May 2014
1507
YES ABSOLUTELY YES My favorite anime is better than everyone else's. Because it's my taste and it suits me best.

I've changed the #1 spot a few times over the years, sometimes coming back to an old #1, actually the current one Hayate no Gotoku! has been for over a year now; and since it's the current one, it is even better than my different past selves favorites.

δΊΊβ—•β€Ώβ€Ώβ—•δΊΊ Those who answered "No" lack confidence and might suffer from psychiatric trouble of the weak-willed, also known as the weakling syndrom. I strongly suggest they watch less shonen and consult. δΊΊβ—•β€Ώβ€Ώβ—•δΊΊ

There is only one truth in this world
かわいいは正義

Also, robots are your friends
βœΏβ€(*α΄—ΝˆΛ¬α΄—Νˆ)κ•€*.οΎŸβ‹†ΛšβœΏΛ–°

Check our anime affinity, Senpai!
Fellow cute girl lovers FR accepted.
Watch NGNL, ΰΈ…^•ﻌ•^ΰΈ… you bastard~~desu
Yuri is life. Now, break a sweat.
β˜…May the stars shine upon you.β˜…
Nov 5, 2021 4:10 AM

Offline
Mar 2016
3684
theGodde said:
caprisan said:
Well in my opinion I think they are, that's why they are my favs.
So you like things that are objectively good?
Based on your reviews you seem to view anime in a very subjective lens. Lots of "I'm not a fan of X" or "I really liked Y" so I have to ask whether you have considered you are projecting objective quality onto your favourite shows post-hoc (in retrospect) rather than observing the objective quality of a show and then greatly liking the show.
There is a difference because I can assure you that you have subjective tastes in things that are not objectively good.

Well to an extent as music is huge aspect of quality in anime. Music can be objective as a person can objectively play bad such as missing notes, timing isn't right. Since it's not based on my preferences rather music theory collected by a collective rather than an individual. You're 80% correct.


just wanna feel wanted by someone other than the police 😫
Nov 5, 2021 4:13 AM

Offline
Apr 2020
367
Hard to say.


Based on Genre, maybe?

I mean my Favorites are Saiki K as Comedy - And I think this one is actually superior, Gintama close behind.

And as Shounen FMAB - And we all know, FMAB is the peak of Shounen, right in front of HxH the yet second best Shounen.


So I might sound like a Dick, but yes, my two Favorites are the best in their Genre.
Nov 5, 2021 4:22 AM

Offline
Mar 2020
3586
For my number 1, no
But for my number 2:
Yes, if Watanabe’s anime are considered some of the best in the industry (BeBop and Champloo) than my favorite is better than every other cause Space Dandy is the best thing Watanabe created
Nov 5, 2021 4:24 AM

Offline
Mar 2020
3586
Resting_Bonfire said:

Based on Genre, maybe?

I mean my Favorites are Saiki K as Comedy - And I think this one is actually superior, Gintama close behind.

So I might sound like a Dick, but yes, my two Favorites are the best in their Genre.

You can’t talk about comedy genre if you haven’t seen/read Grand Blue.

I’m not judging, but I recommend it because Saiki doesn’t even come close in terms of comedy
Nov 5, 2021 4:25 AM

Offline
Jan 2021
2550
Yes, Monogatari is unironically peak fiction.
-Ironically Speaking
Nov 5, 2021 4:36 AM

Offline
Feb 2020
1736
I can honestly say no it's the best anime for me and will always be my favorite but I accept people's criticism towards it. My favorite anime is not going to appeal to everyone and I can actually understand why some would not like it.
Nov 5, 2021 4:37 AM
The Attack Titan

Offline
May 2019
1940
y e s...
i mean, it is com;licated...

Nov 5, 2021 4:41 AM

Offline
Jun 2010
1159
My favourite anime means that it is one of those that I enjoy the most and like it a lot. Whether any other people like it or not is just personal preference. In fact there may be shows that you have watched while others have not. However if there is someone who likes the same series as me, then we will be able to share our experience and opinion about it.
Nov 5, 2021 4:41 AM
Offline
Apr 2021
932
caprisan said:
theGodde said:
So you like things that are objectively good?
Based on your reviews you seem to view anime in a very subjective lens. Lots of "I'm not a fan of X" or "I really liked Y" so I have to ask whether you have considered you are projecting objective quality onto your favourite shows post-hoc (in retrospect) rather than observing the objective quality of a show and then greatly liking the show.
There is a difference because I can assure you that you have subjective tastes in things that are not objectively good.

Well to an extent as music is huge aspect of quality in anime. Music can be objective as a person can objectively play bad such as missing notes, timing isn't right. Since it's not based on my preferences rather music theory collected by a collective rather than an individual. You're 80% correct.
I would argue semantically that the execution of music in anime can be objectively quantified by how it adds or transforms the anime.
There's a youtube channel you should check out if you're interested called Sideways that breaks down how music in cinema tells a story of its own.
Nov 5, 2021 5:15 AM

Offline
Oct 2010
21965
shingeki no kyojin is the best anime ever made FOR ME. other people have other favorite anime, which is normal and understandable.
Nov 5, 2021 5:57 AM

Offline
Jul 2021
467
For me, yes, my favorite anime is the best but I might find a better anime in the future so it's not a good way to proclaim

And dang your threads are dominating the forum
AronicsNov 5, 2021 6:42 AM
Nov 5, 2021 6:13 AM
Cranberry Sauce

Offline
Nov 2019
6806
My girl is better than yours This is when something called 'taste' stepping onto the stage.

Some random vid for you guys
Help! I need somebody. Help! Not just anybody. Help! You know I need someone. Helpppppp!

Nov 5, 2021 6:49 AM

Offline
Dec 2020
3398
Adampk said:
This thread can be interepted in two ways

1)X anime is in my favorite but I can see it has flaws. Y anime is in someone's favorite. But i found y anime boring, non of the characters from y anime came in my top 100 favorite characters, I cringed at certain plot point of y anime and It took me 10 years to complete that anime.
"BUT OBJECTIVELY SPEAKING ANIME Y IS A MASTERPIECE AND IT FLAWLESS AND BETTER THAN ANIME X WHICH I ENJOYED MORE"

I don't speak this language, this kind of thing is way over me

My Favorite section = 10 anime out of anime which I have rated 10/10. I think my favorite anime is better than all anime I have watched thats why I kept it in my favorite (what other people keep in their favorite hardly matter to me).

If thats what u were asking.

2)Other interpretation is if this thread is asking if I discriminate people based on there favorite.
Answer is NO, I only discriminate people who speak troll language


Good points, but the main reason for this thread was to see if people had the mindset of "My favorite anime is better than everyones."
But don't take my threads too seriously, there's a reason why they are useless ^~^




Nov 5, 2021 6:52 AM

Offline
Dec 2020
3398
SgtBaitMan said:
My girl is better than yours This is when something called 'taste' stepping onto the stage.

Some random vid for you guys


EYYYYYYY LET'S GOOOOOOO! Nice to see another man bringing in the culture




Nov 5, 2021 6:59 AM

Offline
Nov 2020
572
I do think my favorite anime is the best out of ones I watched and I can explain why it if you ask me to. Obviously, I can't make an argument about anime I haven't seen
Nov 5, 2021 8:07 AM

Offline
Apr 2020
367
Tendo_GM said:
Resting_Bonfire said:

Based on Genre, maybe?

I mean my Favorites are Saiki K as Comedy - And I think this one is actually superior, Gintama close behind.

So I might sound like a Dick, but yes, my two Favorites are the best in their Genre.

You can’t talk about comedy genre if you haven’t seen/read Grand Blue.

I’m not judging, but I recommend it because Saiki doesn’t even come close in terms of comedy



Indeed, I will watch it later. If by any chance Grand Blue is a better Comedy, then I will replace Saiki K as my favorite Comedy Show. I will see and decide it for me. I hope for a good result
Nov 5, 2021 2:11 PM

Offline
Jun 2017
6626
Mine is Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters. I wouldn't say it's better then other's favorites. It's a very cheesy, goofy series. It's not objectively good and would be hard to recommend to other people.
My waifu is the most wonderful waifu. Mai Valentine.

We're freaking out that we're running out of time, but to do what? Should i stop and think of that? Is there something i could do to slow it down? Live in a day for once, instead of watch it sprinting by
Nov 5, 2021 2:16 PM
Offline
Jul 2018
561864
TheBlockernator said:
Mine is Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters. I wouldn't say it's better then other's favorites. It's a very cheesy, goofy series. It's not objectively good and would be hard to recommend to other people.

It is good for a weekly shonen manga, and has one of the best ending out of any Shonen Jump manga period. They gave it a really superb send off with the 2016 movie which marked the manga's 20th anniversary. Not to mention, it is well respected in Japan and has renowned world wide popularity with its franchise still going strong there, It is much more than most Jump shonen would hope to ever achieve.
Nov 5, 2021 2:33 PM
Offline
Mar 2020
95
No, I don't since I haven't watched every single anime so I can't exactly determine if it's the best. Then again, it's entirely subjective so yea. Anyways, no I don't think it's the best and that's that
Nov 5, 2021 2:46 PM

Offline
May 2013
266
If it wasn't, it wouldn't be my favourite.

(Jk ofc, I know that there are better ones out there. I like what I like and that's all there is to it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯)
Nov 5, 2021 2:56 PM
Offline
Oct 2020
21
............................si
Nov 5, 2021 3:05 PM

Offline
Aug 2020
554
Hunter x Hunter definitely has its own flaws despite all the merits and praises it gets, but it would always stay as an all-time favorite of mine. That's totally on them if they don't like it otherwise.

Nov 5, 2021 3:52 PM

Offline
May 2018
12407
"Is Your Favorite Anime Better than Everyone Else's?"

Well duuuh.
It's better for me and possibly for very few others.
Nov 5, 2021 8:14 PM

Offline
Jun 2020
1543
I don't think my favorite anime is good enough compared to everyone's favorite.
Nov 5, 2021 8:52 PM

Online
Feb 2021
4762
I prefer Sket-dance over Gintama. To be fair, I've watched like one episode of Gintama and dropped it. My favorite anime is K-On and I think it's a very good slice of life anime.
"Nobody could laugh at someone who's trying their hardest" -Machio-

Nov 5, 2021 9:01 PM

Offline
May 2021
3648
NextUniverse said:
My favourite anime was so good MAL deleted it.

So I just say Madoka Magica is pretty damn good and seems like a global top 10 whatever that means.

You are just downplaying it, Madoka is the best no cap pure facts



Nov 5, 2021 9:22 PM

Offline
Oct 2008
178
My Favorite Anime by far is Black Lagoon, I saw it back in 2007 or 8 I want to say and fell in love with it right away. I actually re-watched it recently and it was just as good as I remember.

That being said its not for everyone, everybody has different tastes.
Nov 5, 2021 9:53 PM

Offline
Jan 2021
2199
Honestly? I would say probably. Gintama' has peak comedy and has nice serious arcs as well, but I know to myself Gintama' isn’t better than everyone’s top favorite anime



I hope no one I know irl sees my secret account~

Anyways, do I look cute in this outfit?~

Nov 5, 2021 10:05 PM
Offline
Dec 2017
253
Yes, yuru camp trancends all. AOT, jjk, gurren lagann, code geass...... Step away plz. The pedestal is reserved fotlr yuru camp only
Nov 5, 2021 10:16 PM
Offline
Jul 2018
561864
Don't know about others but HXH and Fruits Basket:The Final might just be the best anime out there.
Nov 5, 2021 10:20 PM

Offline
Nov 2018
253
My favs are alright at best and include some generic stuff. But I'd say my manga favourites are pretty interesting
Nov 5, 2021 10:23 PM

Offline
Jul 2021
354
my favourite animus are K-On and Grand Blue so I wouldn't say those two are better than everyone else's "objectively" but I enjoyed those two the most :D
Nov 5, 2021 11:41 PM
Offline
Jul 2018
561864
At the end of the day it's all about preference and attachment.
I could easily see why people won't like White Album 2 because it's a mature romance. Code Geass has a lot of questionable stuff but I like it regardless as it gave me one of the best experience as a kid. Monogatari series which even I find boring at times, no matter how good the sentence construction are, if the topic is boring it's still boring.

I think a lot of people have a misconception that the best should be perfect at all times.
Nov 6, 2021 2:22 AM

Offline
Aug 2018
500
Absolutely.

None of you have taste. Be ashamed.

╔════════════════ • ❊ • ════════════════╗
Sometimes it feels like I've got a war in my mind
I want to get off, but I keep riding the ride
I never really noticed that I had to decide
To play someone's game, or live my own life
- Get Free, Lana Del Rey


β•šβ•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β•β• • ❊ • ════════════════╝
Nov 6, 2021 2:27 AM
Offline
Jun 2021
392
Yes.

Bow before my godly taste,you peasants!
Nov 6, 2021 2:56 AM

Offline
Dec 2012
75296
No not really, My taste swings from the generic to the obscure and so too my enjoyment swings back and forth, I don't really label any show as the best as a result of this
┍━━━━»•» «•«β”β”β”β”β”‘

πŸŽ–οΈ mal badges
🏠 blog navigation
πŸ† graph badges


┕━━━━»•» πŸ“· «•«β”β”β”β”β”™
Nov 6, 2021 3:06 AM
Offline
Jul 2018
561864
Evangelion is better than your favorite anime
Pages (4) « 1 [2] 3 4 »

More topics from this board

» Anime characters that used to be older than you, now you're older than them

ComeInReiAsuka - Yesterday

19 by powermaiden02 »»
6 minutes ago

» Waifu War V5 (Anniversary-Edition!) (Round 1) ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page )

Minkalex - Sep 28

380 by RaiYou »»
10 minutes ago

» Things in anime that people overestimate or underestimate

RobertBobert - Sep 27

48 by Twintail_Daemon »»
11 minutes ago

» anime characters that are literally you?

Ymir_The_Viking - Today

30 by ryzxgum »»
15 minutes ago

» Is it bad to raw-dog seasonals?

thewiru - 3 hours ago

19 by thewiru »»
19 minutes ago
It’s time to ditch the text file.
Keep track of your anime easily by creating your own list.
Sign Up Login