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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
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
As expected, nothing could rival Great Teacher Onizuka this season.
1. Great Teacher Onizuka グレート・ティーチャー・オニヅカ [Pierrot] (Finished 43/43)
Tags: Shounen Delinquents, School, Workplace Comedy, Drama
Twenty-two-year-old Eikichi Onizuka—ex-biker gang leader, conqueror of Shonan, and virgin—has a dream: to become the greatest high scho
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
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
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
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
Cowboy Bebop is the only masterpiece found this season
1. Cowboy Bebop カウボーイビバップ [Sunrise] (Finished 26/26)
Tags: Adult Cast, Space Action, Sci-Fi
Crime is timeless. By the year 2071, humanity has expanded across the galaxy, filling the surface of other planets with settlements like those on Earth. These new societies are plagued by murder, drug use
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
Kenpuu Denki Berserk is inevitably the winner here, but I also favor Elf wo Karu Mono-tachi II as a firm masterpiece because it's the rare sequel that even surpasses great original. Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Ishinshishi e no Chinkonka can be considered as borderline masterpiece.
1. Kenpuu Denki Berserk Berserk 剣風伝奇ベルセルク [OLM] (Finished 25/25)
Tags: Seinen Gore, Military
I ended up giving the same masterpiece scores to Mononoke Hime and Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion , but the latter prevails as it's more psychological.
1. Rekka no Honoo Flame of Recca 烈火の炎 [Pierrot] (Finished 3/42)
Tags: Shounen Martial Arts, Super Power Action, Adventure
Most people think that ninjas are a thing of the past, but Rekk
No masterpiece as it often happens. If I compare enjoyment level of those that I rated higher than others, I'd nominate Hyper Police as it's at least logical, easy-going and with memorable characters though episodic
1. Shoujo Kakumei Utena Revolutionary Girl Utena 少女革命ウテナ [J.C.Staff] (Finished 11/39)
Tags: Mahou Shoujo, Psychological Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
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
Elf wo Karu Mono-tachi surprised me a lot with modern isekai concept and really good humor while having next to zero ecchi despite the plot - felt like a firm masterpiece during watching .
1. Hana yori Dango 花より男子 [Toei Animation] (Finished 3/51)
Tags: Shoujo Love Polygon, School Drama, Romance
Makino Tsukushi, a girl who comes from a poor family, just want
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
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
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
Koukaku Kidoutai is the second genius masterpiece I can proclaim , plus this season sees the start of Neon Genesis Evangelion even though its first half was not outstanding
1. Neon Genesis Evangelion 新世紀エヴァンゲリオン [Gainax, Tatsunoko Production] (Finished 26/26)
Tags: Mecha, Psychological Action, Avant Garde, Award Winning, Drama, Sci-Fi, Suspense
Fifteen years after a
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
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
Since Maruko-chan can't participate in the contest due to absence of subbed episodes, there are no other masterpieces, and among others I favor Armitage III
1. Romeo no Aoi Sora Romeo and the Black Brothers ロミオの青い空 [Nippon Animation] (Finished 3/33)
Tags: Historical Adventure, Drama, Slice of Life
Romeo is a kindhearted and courageous boy living with his family in a small vil
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
Again no masterpieces. As of decent ones, I'd say that Taiho Shichau zo is the one I enjoyed the most even though it's just franchise setup with 4 episode OVA .
1. Metal Fighter Miku メタルファイター・MIKU [J.C.Staff] (Finished 3/13)
Tags: Shounen Comedy, Sci-Fi, Sports
In the near future, the sports world is dominated by Neo Wrestling, a new spectacle in which Metal Fighters
Failed to find masterpieces in Spring 1994, so I'd prefer to highlight a decent work in need of translation - Tottemo! Luckyman
1. Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S Sailor Moon S 美少女戦士セーラームーン S [Toei Animation] (Finished 3/38)
Tags: Shoujo Mahou Shoujo Drama, Romance
The Sailor Guardians and their leader, Sailor Moon, continue their duty of protecting Earth from any w
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
