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Jan 21, 2019 7:16 AM
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Imo it was 2011. I mean we got steins;gate, madoka magica, hunter x hunter and fate/zero
the most number of heavy weights in a single year.
Jan 21, 2019 7:20 AM
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Not 2013 because there is Kill la Kill.
Jan 21, 2019 7:20 AM
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Yeah I agree with 2011.

I saw some people saying 2018 was the best ever in history. I really don't get it. Recent years still air some REALLY good animes (I mean critically aclaimed animes like Rakugo, Sangatsu not shounen like BNHA or questionable comedy like OPM/MobPsycho), but just not at the same frequency than other years.
Jan 21, 2019 7:31 AM
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ew Madoka


2012 easy
Second half of Shana III, Final season of Zero no Tsukaima, Inu x Boku SS, DXD and season 1 of TLRD along with so much more good shit
only weakness Id say is that low tier stuff like Psycho-Pass, Shinsekai yori and Fate Zero season 2 came out this year too but am willingly to ignore them honestly
Jan 21, 2019 7:34 AM
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Idk there are great anime every year so hard to decide. 2013 and 2015 are up there though just because of Non Non Biyori.
Jan 21, 2019 7:37 AM
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I guess for me it was 2018 last year. or maybe 2016 but i didn't experience that

plz @ me
Jan 21, 2019 7:41 AM
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2011 :
Steins;Gate, Gintama' , Nichijou , Usagi Drop , Hunter x Hunter (2011) ,
Fate/Zero , Kimi ni Todoke 2nd Season , Bakuman. 2nd Season

2018 :
Gintama.: Shirogane no Tamashii-hen , Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan 2 , Violet Evergarden , Boku no Hero Academia 3rd Season , Hinamatsuri , Megalo Box , Golden Kamuy , Gintama.: Shirogane no Tamashii-hen - Kouhan-sen , Shingeki no Kyojin Season 3 , Grand Blue , Asobi Asobase , Golden Kamuy 2nd Season

For me 2018 was the best year in the past decade but 2011 was pretty good also
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Jan 21, 2019 8:17 AM
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2017, but I'm biased because that was when I got into anime.
Jan 21, 2019 8:19 AM
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I liked all the years but my "best" would be 2014, 2019 could top it because finally an Enstars anime, but I guess we'll have to wait.


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Jan 21, 2019 9:30 AM
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2018 is the best year in anime for me, we had Attack on titan, Golden kamui, Violet evergarden, Hinamatsuri, Sorayori, Asobi asobase, Megalo Box, Devilman Crybaby, jojo part 5,Tensei shitara slime, Bunny girl senpai...
Jan 21, 2019 9:36 AM
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Three of my top six favourite anime aired in 2017, also 2017 was the year I started watching simulcasts (only took me 10 years lol). So personally 2017 was my favourite year for anime in the past decade. As far as saying there is a "best year" I think that's impossible, it's a totally subjective thing. I mean you could have five heavyweight highly acclaimed anime come out in one year and if an individual viewer did not like any of those five shows, they might say the year was the worst. Totally subjective, no such thing as "the best year of anime" regardless of timeframe.
Jan 24, 2019 11:37 PM
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2018 had so many animes worth watching. I'm not sure if its the best, but it had something for everyone.
Jan 25, 2019 12:17 AM

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I can definitely agree with 2011

When it comes to 2018 gigguk really said it best, a lot of great shows but really nothing that'll be remembered in 3 or 4 years
Jan 25, 2019 12:24 AM

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Obviously 2011.
- Mirai Nikki
- Nichijou
- Steins;Gate
- HxH
- Madoka Magica
- Ao No Exorcist
- Fate/Zero
And many more.

Also, 2019 seems to be amazing so far.
Shield Hero will most likely be AOTY.

Jan 25, 2019 12:38 AM

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2011 because of Fate/Zero.

The last decade has been mostly trash.
Jan 25, 2019 12:41 AM

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2011 because of Madoka Magica. Haters can go despair themselves.
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Jan 25, 2019 12:43 AM

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I don't know. Each year has some cool stuff to look at, but if i really gonna choose a "Best Year" 1999 would the best since the anime of One Piece came to life.
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Jan 25, 2019 4:59 AM

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I have a theory that people calling 2018 the best from the last decade are recent watchers who don't turn their attention to "older" anime or people who have frogotten the good stuff which was competing against the most remarkable titles from 2009, 2010 ect.

OK I will list some animes chronologically - what I liked and what I think is pretty good (in bold)...like good in very wide sense.
Then I will make some comparisons.

2009 - Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou, Kurokami The Animation, Lupin Sansei vs Meitantei Conan, K-On!, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Senjou no Valkyria: Valkyria Chronicles, Natsu no Arashi!, Meitantei Conan: Shikkoku no Chaser, Cobra The Animation: Time Drive, Bakemonogatari, Summer Wars, Redline, Mahou Sensei Negima! Mou Hitotsu no Sekai, Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike, Toaru Kagaku no Railgun, Inuyasha Kanketsuhen and Darker Than Black: Ryuusei no Gemini

2010 - Cobra The Animation (2010), Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu, Durarara!!, Hidamari Sketch x Hoshimittsu, Nodame Cantabile: Finale, Katanagatari, Suzumiya Haruhi no Shoushitsu, Lupin Sansei: The Last Job, Uchuu Show e Youkoso, Kidou Senshi Gundam Unicorn, Working!!, Soukou Kihei Votoms: Gen`ei Hen, Heroman, Arakawa Under the Bridge, Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei, Trigun: Badlands Rumble, Black Lagoon: Roberta`s Blood Trail, Nurarihyon no Mago, Seikimatsu Occult Gakuin, Gekijouban Kidou Senshi Gundam 00: A Wakening of the Trailblazer, Otome Youkai Zakuro, Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, Shinryaku! Ika Musume, Soredemo Machi wa Mawatte Iru, Toaru Majutsu no Index II, Mazinkaizer SKL and Votoms Finder

2011 - Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica, Gosick, Level E, Rain Town, Nichijou, Tiger & Bunny, Fireball Charming, Gintama`, Steins;Gate, Sket Dance, Dororon Enma-kun: Meeramera, Yondemasu yo, Azazel-san. (2011), Senjou no Valkyria 3: Unrecorded Chronicles - Tagatame no Juusou, Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Milos no Seinaru Hoshi, Natsume Yuujinchou San, Usagi Drop, Carnival Phantasm, Working`!!, Shinryaku!? Ika Musume, Toaru Hikuushi e no Tsuioku, Fate/Zero, Un-Go, Hidamari Sketch x SP and Eiga K-On!

2012 - Natsume Yuujinchou Shi, Kill Me Baby, Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou, Buta, Wasurenagumo, Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Ken`ichi (2012), Kuromajo-san ga Tooru!!, Lupin the Third: Mine Fujiko to Iu Onna, Fate/Zero (2012), Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199, Hyouka, Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita, Binbougami ga!, Joshiraku, Kokoro Connect and Gekijouban Tiger & Bunny, Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun, Gintama` (2012), Hidamari Sketch x Honeycomb, JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (2012), Teekyuu, 009 Re:Cyborg, Lupin Sansei: Touhou Kenbunroku - Another Page, Saint Onii-san (2012) and Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo (2012)

2013 - Zettai Karen Children: The Unlimited - Hyoubu Kyousuke, Sen`yuu., Joshiraku OVA, Death Billiards, Little Witch Academia (2013), Suisei no Gargantia, Namiuchigiwa no Muromi-san, Hataraku Maou-sama!, Yahari Ore no Seishun LoveCome wa Machigatte Iru.(2013), Yondemasu yo, Azazel-san. Z, Saint Onii-san (2013), Koukaku Kidoutai Arise: Ghost in the Shell, Servant x Service, Gekijouban Gintama Kanketsuhen: Yorozuya yo Eien Nare, Teekyuu (2013), Uchouten Kazoku, Space Pirate Captain Harlock, Non Non Biyori, Gundam Build Fighters, Kill La Kill, Tokyo Ravens, Kyousougiga (2013), Lupin Sansei: Princess of the Breeze - Kakusareta Kuuchuu Toshi, Kaguya-hime no Monogatari, Hidamari Sketch: Sae Hiro Sotsugyou Hen and Lupin Sansei vs. Meitantei Conan The Movie

2014 - Mushishi Tokubetsu Hen: Hihamu Kage, Tonari no Seki-kun, Space Dandy, Sekai Seifuku: Bouryaku no Zvezda, JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Stardust Crusaders, Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Returns, Mushishi Zoku Shou, Hitsugi no Chaika, Ryuugajou Nanana no Maizoukin, Mekakucity Actors, Meitantei Conan: Ijigen no Sniper, Lupin the IIIrd: Jigen Daisuke no Bohyou, Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun, Terra Formars OAD, Gundam G no Reconguista, Suisei no Gargantia: Meguru Kouro, Haruka, Danna ga Nani o Itte Iruka Wakaranai Ken, Magic Kaito 1412, Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works, Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis, Gundam Build Fighters Try, Hitsugi no Chaika: Avenging Battle, Imawa no Kuni no Alice OVA, Gintama` (2014) and Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199: Hoshi-Meguru Hakobune

2015 - Edogawa Conan Shissou Jiken: Shijou Saiaku no Futsukakan, Death Parade, Yoru no Yatterman, Sengoku Musou, Anime de Wakaru Shinryounaika, Kidou Senshi Gundam: The Origin, Danna ga Nani o Itte Iruka Wakaranai Ken 2 Sureme, Kekkai Sensen, Teekyuu (2015), Gintama (2015), Punch Line, Usavich Zero, Ninja Slayer from Animation, Meitantei Conan: Gouka no Himawari, Mushishi Zoku Shou: Suzu no Shizuku, Koukaku Kidoutai: Shin Gekijouban, Rokka no Yuusha, Little Witch Academia: The Enchanted Parade, Working!!!, Non Non Biyori Repeat, Bakemono no Ko, Lupin Sansei (2015), Concrete Revolutio: Choujin Gensou, Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Returns (2015), One Punch Man and Kidou Senshi Gundam: Thunderbolt

2016 - Dimension W, Boku dake ga Inai Machi, Dagashi Kashi, Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu (2016), Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku o!, Uchuu Patrol Luluco, Joker Game, Concrete Revolutio: Choujin Gensou - The Last Song, Tanaka-kun wa Itsumo Kedaruge, Tonkatsu DJ Agetarou, Relife, Tales of Zestiria the Cross, Saiki Kusuo no Sainan (2016), 91 Days, Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV, Mob Psycho 100, Kaijuu Girls: Ultra Kaijuu Gijinka Keikaku, Nobunaga no Shinobi, Natsume Yuujinchou Go, Teekyuu (2016), Bernard-jou Iwaku. and Mobile Police Patlabor: Reboot

2017 - Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Sukeroku Futatabi Hen, Tales of Zestiria the Cross (2017), Little Witch Academia (2017), ACCA 13-ku Kansatsu-ka, Onihei, Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku o! 2, Gyakusatsu Kikan, Lupin the IIIrd: Chikemuri no Ishikawa Goemon, Kidou Senshi Gundam: Thunderbolt (2017), Yoru wa Mijikashi Aruke yo Otome, Nobunaga no Shinobi: Ise Kanegasaki Hen, Uchouten Kazoku 2, Natsume Yuujinchou Roku, Atom: The Beginning, Made in Abyss, Mahoujin Guru Guru (2017), Teekyuu (2017), Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou, Juuni Taisen, Fireball Humorous and Kekkai Sensen & Beyond

2018 - Sora yori mo Tooi Basho, Emiya-san Chi no Kyou no Gohan, Kokkoku, Dagashi Kashi 2, Hakumei to Mikochi, Saiki Kusuo no Sainan (2018), B: The Beginning, Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These, Tada-kun wa Koi o Shinai, Lupin Sansei: Part 5, Nobunaga no Shinobi: Anegawa Ishiyama Hen, Nobunaga no Shinobi: Anegawa Ishiyama Hen, Golden Kamuy, Fullmetal Panic! Invisible Victory, Hisone to Masotan, Planet With, Chio-chan no Tsuugakuro, Hataraku Saibou, Angolmois: Genkou Kassenki, High Score Girl, Tsukumogami Kashimasu and SSSS.Gridman

So something in the vain of 2010 > 2009 > 2011 > 2013 > 2015 > 2012 > 2014 > 2017 > 2018 > 2016
This is relatively speaking because 2016 seams "the worst" but it has amazing shows like the first Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu season, the second Concrete Revolutio: Choujin Gensou, the first Saiki Kusuo no Sainan ect. thus not a bad year per se.

In conclusion for me 2010 seams the best from the last ten.
Jan 25, 2019 5:04 AM

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2006 because of Haruhi, Higurashi and Nana.
Jan 25, 2019 5:06 AM

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I happened to look this up recently via my MALGraph stats and 2017 has the highest number of 9s and 10s on my list by a solid margin so I'd have to go with that. It was just a really impressive year both in terms of shows and sequels I had high expectations for (Rakugo S2, 3-gatsu S2, LWA, Thunderbolt S2, Uchouten Kazoku S2, Natsume seasons), pleasant surprises (Made in Abyss, Guru Guru, Shoujo Shuumatsu, Onihei, ACCA) and awesome movies (Lu over the Wall, Walk on Girl, Ishikawa Goemon)


The funny thing is that if you look at the overall average of that year on my list, it evens out and isn't the highest one from the decade (but they are all very close). I guess that's what happens if you watch 100+ titles each year. So I'd rather go by how much top-tier anime there were than comparing average score and picking absed on a few 0.xx points difference.
I probably regret this post by now.
Jan 25, 2019 5:09 AM

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Gotta go with majority and say 2011. So many good series out that year.
Jan 25, 2019 5:11 AM

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2011 was probably the latest most iconic year imo
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Jan 25, 2019 6:16 AM

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2009:
Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger
Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou
Kemono no Souja Erin
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Cross Game
K-On!
Ookami to Koushinryou II
Bakemonogatari
InuYasha: Kanketsu-hen
Kimi ni Todoke

2010:
Katanagatari
Nodame Cantabile Finale
Durarara!!
Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei
Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin
Angel Beats!
Kaichou wa Maid-sama!
K-On!!
Bakuman.
Kuragehime
Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai

2011:
Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica
Gosick
Kimi ni Todoke 2nd Season
Steins;Gate
Gintama'
Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai.
Nichijou
Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai II
Tiger & Bunny
Natsume Yuujinchou San
Usagi Drop
Hunter x Hunter (2011)
Bakuman. 2nd Season
Fate/Zero
Chihayafuru

2012:
Natsume Yuujinchou Shi
Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou
Nisemonogatari
Fate/Zero 2nd Season
Uchuu Kyoudai
Sakamichi no Apollon
Kuroko no Basket
Hyouka
Gintama': Enchousen
Bakuman. 3rd Season
Shinsekai yori
Psycho-Pass
JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (TV)
Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo
Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
Kamisama Hajimemashita
Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!
Girls & Panzer

2013:
Chihayafuru 2
Love Live! School Idol Project
Shingeki no Kyojin
Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru.
Hataraku Maou-sama!
Monogatari Series: Second Season
Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai: Megami-hen
Gin no Saji
Hajime no Ippo: Rising
Kuroko no Basket 2nd Season
Magi: The Kingdom of Magic
Little Busters!: Refrain
Nagi no Asu kara
Kill la Kill
Non Non Biyori

2014:
Gin no Saji 2nd Season
Noragami
Nisekoi
Mushishi Zoku Shou
Haikyuu!!
Ping Pong the Animation
No Game No Life
JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Stardust Crusaders
Love Live! School Idol Project 2nd Season
Barakamon
Kuroshitsuji: Book of Circus
Zankyou no Terror
Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun
Hanamonogatari
Akame ga Kill!
Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso
Mushishi Zoku Shou 2nd Season
Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu
Shirobako
Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
Nanatsu no Taizai
Tsukimonogatari
Akatsuki no Yona

2015:
JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Stardust Crusaders 2nd Season
Kuroko no Basket 3rd Season
Kamisama Hajimemashita◎
Death Parade
Ansatsu Kyoushitsu
Durarara!!x2 Shou
Gintama°
Shokugeki no Souma
Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works 2nd Season
Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. Zoku
Ore Monogatari!!
Hibike! Euphonium
Plastic Memories
Non Non Biyori Repeat
Durarara!!x2 Ten
Akagami no Shirayuki-hime
Charlotte
Haikyuu!! Second Season
One Punch Man
Owarimonogatari
Noragami Aragoto

2016:
Ansatsu Kyoushitsu 2nd Season
Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu
Boku dake ga Inai Machi
Durarara!!x2 Ketsu
Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!
Akagami no Shirayuki-hime 2nd Season
Hai to Gensou no Grimgar
JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Diamond wa Kudakenai
Boku no Hero Academia
Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu
Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan
Mob Psycho 100
Shokugeki no Souma: Ni no Sara
ReLIFE
Haikyuu!!: Karasuno Koukou vs. Shiratorizawa Gakuen Koukou
Natsume Yuujinchou Go
3-gatsu no Lion
Bungou Stray Dogs 2nd Season
Hibike! Euphonium 2
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans 2nd Season
Yuri!!! on Ice

2017:
Gintama.
Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Sukeroku Futatabi-hen
Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! 2
Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon
Youjo Senki
Little Witch Academia (TV)
Natsume Yuujinchou Roku
Boku no Hero Academia 2nd Season
Shingeki no Kyojin Season 2
Tsuki ga Kirei
Owarimonogatari 2nd Season
Made in Abyss
Ballroom e Youkoso
3-gatsu no Lion 2nd Season
Houseki no Kuni
Shokugeki no Souma: San no Sara
Mahoutsukai no Yome
Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou

2018:
Gintama.: Shirogane no Tamashii-hen
Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan 2
Sora yori mo Tooi Basho
Violet Evergarden
Yuru Camp△
Nanatsu no Taizai: Imashime no Fukkatsu
Boku no Hero Academia 3rd Season
Steins;Gate 0
Shokugeki no Souma: San no Sara - Toutsuki Ressha-hen
Hinamatsuri
Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii
Gintama.: Shirogane no Tamashii-hen - Kouhan-sen
Shingeki no Kyojin Season 3
Grand Blue
Banana Fish
Asobi Asobase
High Score Girl
JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Ougon no Kaze
Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai
Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken
Yagate Kimi ni Naru

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