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Jungle wa Itsumo Hare nochi Guu is unrivalled champion in Spring 2001.
1. Digimon Tamers デジモンテイマーズ [Toei Animation] (Finished 1/51)
Tags: Isekai Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Digimon Tamers takes place in a world where the popular Digimon franchise is all the rage, consisting of a cartoon, video games, and the trading card game. Takato Matsuda is
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
Many titles, but still no masterpieces. Texhnolyze is the closest one, as for me
1. Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World キノの旅 -the Beautiful World- [A.C.G.T.] (Finished 13/13)
Tags: Iyashikei, Psychological Action, Adventure, Slice of Life
Kino, a 15-year-old traveler, forms a bond with Hermes, a talking motorcycle. Together, they wander the lands and ve
I can highlight two borderline masterpieces - Osu!! Karate-bu and Chibi Maruko-chan Movie with original work always taking precedence over recurring one of equal score.
1. Magical★Taruruuto-kun まじかる☆タルるートくん [Toei Animation] (Finished 3/87)
Tags: Gag Humor, School Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Ecchi
Magical Taruruto-kun is a magical boy, fighting, and comedy TV sho
What a slow start of the year. Can call just one anime decent, and that's Mama wa Shougaku 4 Nensei
1. Uchuu no Kishi Tekkaman Blade Tekkaman Blade 宇宙の騎士テッカマンブレード [Tatsunoko Production] (Finished 3/49)
Tags: Shounen Mecha, Military, Space Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Tekkaman Blade takes place in the year 2300 AD. On a certain moment, the Rad
Gantz is the anime I truly love with all its weak sides. Samurai Champloo and Appleseed (Movie) should be noticed as well.
1. Samurai Champloo サムライチャンプルー [Manglobe] (Finished 26/26)
Tags: Historical, Samurai Action, Adventure, Comedy
Fuu Kasumi is a young and clumsy waitress who spends her days peacefully working in a small teahouse. That is, until she a
Dokonjou Gaeru is a great comedy series and the only masterpiece in 1972 for me.
1. Muumin (1972) ムーミン [1972-I] Mushi Production (Dropped 3/52)
Tags: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Slice of Life
A remake of the 1969-70 Moomin series. This version is more closely based on the books by the Finnish illustrator and writer Tove Jansson.
No clear favorite this year, but a lot of masterpieces with 7 - Hadashi no Gen 2 , Shounan Bakusouzoku , Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa , Sangokushi II: Amakakeru Otoko-tachi . I don't want to choose, so the winner will be the only series in the list which is Shounan Bakusouzoku .
1. Dragon Ball ドラゴンボール [1986-I] Toei Animation (Dropped 3/153)
Tags: Shounen Martial Arts, Super Power Adventure, Comedy, Fant
The only masterpiece discovered is Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou
1. Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou His and Her Circumstances 彼氏彼女の事情 [Gainax, J.C.Staff] (Finished 26/26)
Tags: Shoujo School Comedy, Drama, Romance
Yukino Miyazawa is the female representative for her class and the most popular girl among the freshmen at her high school. Good at both academics and sp
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
Shonan Junai Gumi! is the only minor masterpiece discovered in Winter 1994.
1. Akazukin Chacha Red Riding Hood Chacha 赤ずきんチャチャ [Gallop] (Finished 3/74)
Tags: Shoujo Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Akazukin Chacha is the story of a young magical girl (Mahō Shōjo) named Chacha. Living with her guardian in a cottage on Mochi-mochi mountain is Seravi, who
Among the decent works, Eat-Man probably deserves more praise than the others for novely approach
1. Yuusha-Ou GaoGaiGar King of Braves GaoGaiGar 勇者王ガオガイガー [Sunrise] (Finished 3/49)
Tags: Mecha Adventure, Sci-Fi
In the year 2005, a race of alien monsters called Zonders emerge from underground and launch a series of attacks on the city of Tok
Sadly, no masterpieces for me this year. But Shounen Tokugawa Ieyasu might be one if it was translated.
1. Flanders no Inu A Dog of Flanders フランダースの犬 [1975-I] Nippon Animation (Dropped 3/52)
Tags: Historical, Pets, Visual Arts Drama, Slice of Life
Nello Tarth is a poor but happy orphan who lives with his grandfather Jehan in a little village nearby Antwerp. N
Taiho Shichau zo The Movie managed to jump to the last wagon of the masterpiece train.
1. Turn A Gundam ∀ Gundam ∀ガンダム [Sunrise, Nakamura Production] (Finished 3/50)
Tags: Mecha, Military, Space Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
It is the Correct Century, two millennia after a devastating conflict which left the world broken. Earth is now most
No masterpieces as usual, personally enjoyed Palme no Ki more than others.
1. Full Metal Panic! フルメタル・パニック！ [Gonzo] (Finished 3/24)
Tags: Mecha, Military Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Mithril, a covert military institution using state-of-the-art technology to combat terrorist operations, assigns a specialized team to a sensitive mission. Under the command
Yokoyama Mitsuteru Sangokushi is not as spectacular as Sangokushi movies, but I was interested in learning the roots of the story so much that I enjoyed it substantially nevertheless.
1. Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (TV) ドラゴンクエスト・ダイの大冒険 [Toei Animation] (Finished 3/46)
Tags: Shounen Martial Arts, Mythology Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
After the defeat of the demon lord Hadl
Calm before the storm of titles in spring. No masterpieces again, my favor goes to Animation Seisaku Shinkou Kuromi-chan
1. Grappler Baki (TV) グラップラー刃牙 [Group TAC] (Finished 3/24)
Tags: Shounen Combat Sports, Gore, Martial Arts Action, Sports
Ever since he was born, Baki Hanma has always known nothing but fighting—strengthening every single muscle and lear
Lots of nice works at the turn of centuries with my choice being Ima, Soko ni Iru Boku , Blue Gender and Seraphim Call ,
1. One Piece [Toei Animation] (Finished 6/?)
Tags: Shounen Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Gol D. Roger was known as the "Pirate King," the strongest and most infamous being to have sailed the Grand Line. The capture and execution of Roger
Did not want to give Jungle wa Itsumo Hare nochi Guu Deluxe a masterpiece to allow some other decent anime a highlight, but 'tis a barren wasteland this season.
1. Princess Tutu プリンセスチュチュ [Hal Film Maker] (Finished 3/38)
Tags: Mahou Shoujo, Performing Arts Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance
In a fairy tale come to life, the clumsy, sweet, and gen
Marked just one title as masterpiece in 1980 - Hi no Tori 2772: Ai no CosmoZone
1. Tom Sawyer no Bouken The Adventures of Tom Sawyer トム・ソーヤーの冒険 [1980-I] Nippon Animation (Dropped 3/49)
Tags: Historical Adventure, Drama, Slice of Life
Tom Sawyer is a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River in the mid 1800s. Along with his best friend Huckleberry Fi
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
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
Can't call anything masterpiece again. Let's point out Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu , maybe.
1. Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu フルメタル・パニック? ふもっふ [Kyoto Animation] (Finished 12/12)
Tags: Gag Humor, School Action, Comedy
Sergeant Sousuke Sagara returns to Jindai High School to protect the precious war asset, Kaname Chidori, from any threat. However, his lack of
Seihou Bukyou Outlaw Star has the upper hand this season while Perfect Blue is an honorary masterpiece
1. Seihou Bukyou Outlaw Star Outlaw Star 星方武侠アウトロースター [Sunrise] (Finished 24/24)
Tags: Space Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Gene Starwind has always dreamed of piloting his own ship out into the vast sea of stars. Unfortunately, not all dreams come
Ali Baba to 40-hiki no Touzoku is a memorable video with full translation, yet still not a masterpiece for me
1. Chingou Muchabee 珍豪ムチャ兵衛 [1971-II] Tatsunoko Production (Dropped 3/51)
Tags: Adventure, Comedy
A goofy comedy series with various stories featuring the same set of characters.
Series is about a samurai warrior son who is dreaming of
