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Mar 13, 2019 8:08 AM
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Animes like Clannad After Story and Gurren Lagann have deeply touched me on a personal level that transcends beyond words.

They are not just shows that I have enjoyed watching, they are shows that have made me feel alive in this mundane reality, experiencing catharsis in its purest form via a beautifully animated medium coupled with their incredible soundtracks.

These are the shows that I can truly label as masterpieces. I can only hope for a day where I can stumble upon an anime that can make me feel that way again, just like how I have come close to feeling it with other shows like Shinsekai Yori, Kimi no na wa and Ping Pong the animation.

Mar 13, 2019 8:12 AM
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Generally, for an Anime to make its way into my favorites, it really has to stand out. It has to have really memorable characters, exciting adventure, and leave an everlasting impression.

Most of the Anime which are currently in my favorites list do all of these things, and that's why they're there.

Mar 13, 2019 8:50 AM
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If it either entertains me enough to the point it's special, or it touches me in a special way. A Silent Voice touched me a lot, and thus I find it in my top 10.
Mar 13, 2019 8:54 AM
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1 - Consitency: All parts of the show should be enjoyable.
2 - Characters: unique or interesting characters that have a pretty "human" personality.
3 - Fun: the story should be interesting or fun.

Just that.
Mar 13, 2019 10:53 AM
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Either it should have a character relatable to me or must have really top class humor. 3-gatsu no lion belongs to first category and my other favorites belong to 2nd category.


"All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost."

Mar 13, 2019 1:15 PM
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I like when i get feels.
If im crying its good.
Mar 13, 2019 1:16 PM
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Maybe shows that were unexpected. Pretty much all my favs are ones where I was no where near expecting the shows to be half as good as they ended up being
Mar 13, 2019 1:22 PM
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They feel very genuine and have me on the verge of tears or get me to cry. (Akage no Anne and Happy Birthday)

Or they are very intense and have me glued to the screen throughout (Kaiji)

Or they pack a lot of emotion in a very short time using show don't tell (Furiko).
Mar 13, 2019 1:35 PM
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Death note because it's Death note.
Mar 13, 2019 5:52 PM

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Most important things for me seems to be:

1/ Characters and how the journey affects them (Eva, Tengen Toppa, Howl moving castle...)
2/ Story, being surprised is crucial to be a favourite (Noein, Madoka...)
3/ Directing, when you combine great animation, music and dialogue all together (Fate/Zero...)
Mar 13, 2019 7:27 PM

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Since my favorites are Aria, The Dirty Pair, El Hazard The Magnificent World, a lot of the Fate series I'd have to say the story, the characters and the makeup of the show.
Life Is Short But Intense.
Mar 13, 2019 8:15 PM
fanservice<3

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because they put all my biggest fetishes together
Mar 13, 2019 9:42 PM

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After watching a new anime every time, I don't know what's the best anymore hahah It's hard to tell what's my really favorite anime of all time.
Mar 13, 2019 9:43 PM
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Nostalgia.

Good sub and dub.

Separates itself from the cringe stereotypes.

Doesn't portray fake emotions and relationships like most anime.
Mar 13, 2019 9:48 PM

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3 of them I grew up on and it would take a lot to dethrone them.

Koe no Katachi took me on a journey. Clannad Afterstory was relatable and hit me deep.

Hunter X Hunter (2011) is the greatest anime of all time.

The rest I just really liked and can change.
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Mar 14, 2019 2:03 PM
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For me it has to succeed or exceed my expectations and check off what I fit as my favorite, it has to at least succeed 2 out of 5 things I look for an anime (With Cowboy Bebop, and Banana Fish succeeding at all 5 of them)

Setting

Story/Plot

Characters

Music

Animation/Art

Everyone of them in my favorites succeeds at two or more. The anime’s IN MY OPINION (I can’t emphasize it enough) that does story, characters, music and animation the absolute best are as follows:

Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood-Setting

Cowboy Bebop-Music

Made in Abyss-Animation/Art

Steins Gate-Characters

Banana Fish-Story/Plot
Mar 14, 2019 4:09 PM

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My only 10/10 anime is one from 2003 and I watched it in 2006, since I have grown up since then. I would rate it now as a 7/10, however even if the 10/10 score is more for nostalgia's sake, it will stay the same.

Chrono Crusade has a dated character design, but the eyes are still very beautiful and expressive.

The story about a girl making a contract with a devil, and they search for someone as they complete missions for the church.

Backstory is brilliant, we see both the devil's personal history and the female mc's backstory which the devil is also present.

Ending is sad, with a sacrifice and very impactfull.

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