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Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor , Minami-ke and Genshiken 2 are all considered minor masterpieces by me, but two of them had some representation earlier, so only Minami-ke is fresh new.
1. Clannad [Kyoto Animation] (Finished 23/23)
Tags: School Drama, Romance, Supernatural
Tomoya Okazaki is a delinquent who finds life dull and believes he'll
Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e is a great crafty series. Made in Abyss goes only slightly behind. Knight's & Magic is a curious small, but surprisingly enjoyable thing.
1. Kakegurui 賭ケグルイ [MAPPA] (Finished 3/12)
Tags: Shounen High Stakes Game, Psychological, School, Strategy Game Drama, Mystery
Unlike many schools, attending Hyakkao
I was even ready to rate Bakuman. 2nd Season lower if there was at least some other firm masterpiece in my opinion, but, alas. Another borderline masterpiece that I enjoy is Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai . Decided to finally drop all those childish Digimons and Battle Spirits and the like as I don't like their openings anyway.
1. Hunter x Hunter (2011) HUNTER×HUNTER（ハンター×ハンター） [Madhouse] (Finished 1/148)
No masterpieces for me, but I'd like to highlight another slice-of-life old comedy Hana no Kakarichou .
1. Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri 母をたずねて三千里 [1976-I] Nippon Animation (Dropped 3/52)
Tags: Historical Adventure, Drama, Slice of Life
Based on a short section of the novel Cuore by the Italian Edmondo de Amicis, Marco is a young boy living in Genoa, Italy, tog
There's a scattering of minor masterpieces : Blend S , Inuyashiki , 3-gatsu no Lion 2nd Season , Juuni Taisen and Wo Shi Jiang Xiaobai with Juuni Taisen probably leaving the biggest impact on me.
1. Black Clover ブラッククローバー [Pierrot] (Finished 5/170)
Tags: Shounen Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Asta and Yuno were abandoned at the same church on the same da
Angolmois: Genkou Kassenki is pretty enjoyable for me, so as usual in such case can rate sequel Shingeki no Kyojin Season 3 lower. Other great titles are Overlord III and - surprisingly - Mo Dao Zu Shi .
1. Shingeki no Kyojin Season 3 Attack on Titan Season 3 進撃の巨人 Season3 [Wit Studio] (Finished 12/12)
Tags: Shounen Gore, Military, Survival Action, Drama, Suspense
Goblin Slayer has no rivals. First season of Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken made quite an impact. Other good titles are Sword Art Online: Alicization , Zombieland Saga and Ken En Ken: Aoki Kagayaki .
1. Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai 青春ブタ野郎はバニーガール先輩の夢を見ない [CloverWorks] (Finished 1/13)
Tags: School Drama, Romance,
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Tsuioku-hen was the only anime that impressed me in Winter 1999.
1. Petshop of Horrors Pet Shop of Horrors (ペットショップ・オブ・ホラーズ) [Madhouse] (Finished 4/4)
Tags: Josei Horror, Mystery, Supernatural
Count D, a quite interesting pet shop owner from an area called Chinatown, sells rare and hard to come by p
Again I'm being too picky with candidates. Among decent works Serial Experiments Lain is at least one that had potential and intrigue to go on.
1. Serial Experiments Lain シリアルエクスペリメンツレイン [Triangle Staff] (Finished 13/13)
Tags: Psychological Avant Garde, Award Winning, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Supernatural
Lain Iwakura, an awkward and introverted fourt
Chibi Maruko-chan is the first anime that gets a flawless masterpiece score from me.
1. Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan My Daddy Long Legs 私のあしながおじさん [Nippon Animation] (Dropped 3/40)
Tags: Shoujo Historical, School Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life
Daddy Long Legs is based on the novel of the same name by Jean Webster. It chronicles the adventures of Judy Abbott, a
Slow beginning of the year, and among decent ones Karas is at least memorable
1. Air [Kyoto Animation] (Finished 12/12)
Tags: Drama, Romance, Supernatural
Yukito Kunisaki is on a journey in search of the Winged Maiden who was bound to the sky centuries ago, after hearing an old childhood tale from his mother. As Yukito shows his puppet show to pe
Since I don't like to make separate posts for small things , here are principles that anime list is based on - no anime for kids, no hentai, no anime with episodes under 10 minutes, no OVA that are recaps of series episodes or with length under 30 minutes, no boys love, no non-Japanese language anime.
As for anime of the 1960s, Taiyou no Ouji: Horus no Daibouken is the only masterpiece for me in this period.
Ended up choosing only Lodoss-tou Senki as borderline masterpiece.
1. Fushigi no Umi no Nadia Nadia: Secret of Blue Water ふしぎの海のナディア [Gainax] (Dropped 3/39)
Tags: Historical Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi
In 1889, the world is on the pinnacle of great discoveries in technology. In mankind's grasp for the future, a sinister foe known only as Gargoyle, obs
I managed to criticize everything again too much, but among decent works I'd highlight Honoo no Tenkousei as both memorable and amusing
1. City Hunter '91 シティーハンター'91 [Sunrise] (Finished 13/13)
Tags: Shounen Action, Comedy, Mystery
Ryo Saeba is back as the City Hunter, a "sweeper" (private detective) working on the streets of Tokyo. He and sidekick Kaori Maki
The first masterpiece in 1991 is Roujin Z
1. Oniisama e... Dear Brother おにいさまへ… [Tezuka Productions] (Finished 39/39)
Tags: Shoujo Psychological, School Drama, Girls Love
When 16-year-old Nanako Misonoo enters the prestigious all-girls Seiran Academy, she believes a bright future awaits her. Instead, the unlucky girl finds herself dragged into a web of deceit, miser
Crayon Shin-chan is a firm masterpiece and unrivalled winner
1. Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Sailor Moon 美少女戦士セーラームーン [Toei Animation] (Finished 5/46)
Tags: Mahou Shoujo, Mythology Romance
Usagi Tsukino is an average student and crybaby klutz who constantly scores low on her tests. Unexpectedly, her humdrum life is turned upside down when she saves a cat with a cresce
I failed to find something really good in Summer 1992 season, Kurenai no Buta is the best title among the decent ones, but I still don't consider it a masterpiece.
1. Yadamon Yadamon: Magical Dreamer ヤダモン [Group TAC] (Finished 3/170)
Tags: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
After causing havoc in the Witch Forest, the queen, Yadamon's mother, banishes her to human world.
Mikan Enikki and Chibi Maruko-chan: Watashi no Suki na Uta are the only masterpieces that I noted with priority to original work over sequel .
1. Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files 幽☆遊☆白書 [Pierrot] (Finished 6/112)
Tags: Shounen Martial Arts, Mythology Action, Comedy, Supernatural
One fateful day, Yuusuke Urameshi, a 14-year-old delinquent with a dim future, get
No masterpieces and only a few decent anime this season. Among them my preference goes to Miami Guns
1. Boogiepop wa Warawanai Boogiepop Phantom ブギーポップは笑わない [Madhouse] (Finished 3/12)
Tags: Psychological Avant Garde, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Supernatural
Five years ago, a string of grisly murders shook the city to its core and now the rum
Blue Seed surprised me a lot this season climbing up in the masterpiece league.
1. Magic Knight Rayearth 魔法騎士（マジックナイト）レイアース [Tokyo Movie Shinsha] (Finished 4/20)
Tags: Shoujo Isekai, Mecha Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Hikaru Shidou, Umi Ryuuzaki, and Fuu Hououji are strangers brought together by fate when they meet during a seemingly normal field trip
I highlighted few comedies, but here is another one that I can call a masterpiece - Ike! Ina-chuu Takkyuubu
1. Mobile Suit Gundam Wing 新機動戦記ガンダムW [Sunrise] (Finished 3/49)
Tags: Mecha, Military, Space Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
The United Earth Sphere Alliance is a powerful military organization that has ruled over Earth and space colonies with an iron fist for several de
No masterpieces again, but since most people seem to like Mimi wo Sumaseba let it be in the spotlight
1. H2 Ｈ２[エイチ・ツー] [Production Reed] (Finished 3/41)
Tags: Shounen Comedy, Romance, Sports
Hiro has two loves: baseball and porn, but due to an elbow injury, gives up baseball, choosing a school with no baseball team. His childhood friend Hikari attends a diffe
No masterpieces found, but the closest one to it in Winter 1996 is Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan
1. Dragon Ball GT ドラゴンボールGT [Toei Animation] (Finished 3/64)
Tags: Shounen Super Power Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Emperor Pilaf finally has his hands on the Black Star Dragon Balls after years of searching, which are said to be twice as powerful
No definite winner for me , but among decent titles I can point out Kodomo no Omocha (TV)
1. Tenkuu no Escaflowne The Vision of Escaflowne 天空のエスカフローネ [Sunrise] (Finished 3/26)
Tags: Isekai, Love Polygon, Mecha, Psychological Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Hitomi Kanzaki is just an ordinary 15-year-old schoolgirl with an interest in tarot cards and fortune telling, but
Rather sour season again, but among the titles I find Akachan to Boku as the most deserving one
1. Akachan to Boku Baby and Me 赤ちゃんと僕 [Pierrot] (Finished 3/35)
Tags: Shoujo Childcare Comedy, Drama
Takuya Enoki is living a difficult life for a fifth grader. His mother passed away in a tragic car accident a few months ago, forcing him to pick up the slack and take c
