anime of the year list time?
flip flappers
yuri!!! on ice
girlish number
jojo's bizarre adventures: diamond is unbreakable
91 days
mob psycho 100
kiznaiver
tanaka-kun
assassination classroom
amanchu
mayoiga
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this is my shortlist for shows that I would consider my "Favourites" of the year. Although whittling it down to a top 5 was a little tougher. Actually it was really easy. Heres the list
#5 - 91 Days. A really cool show that bucks medium trends and goes for a more western approach to storytelling. If you are a fan of old Mafia movies, definitely check it out. Reason why it's only #5 despite its great storytelling is that it looks really ugly at times.
#4 - Tanaka-kun. Really relaxing SoL. Theres not much more to say about it, it has incredible chemistry between all characters, great comedic timing, a really fuzzy and warm colour palette. Everything about this show is super chill.
#3 - Jojo. It's Jojo. Ranked slightly lower because of some weak episodes in the middle part. (Cinderella comes to mind)
#2 and #1 - Mob Psycho 100 and Flip Flappers. Both have similar strengths, flip flappers just does it better IMO. Both have really creative visual storytelling. Mob Psycho's greatest strength comes in its characters, they are all really funny and down to earth in a show that is so over the top and crazy.
Flip Flappers isn't done yet, but I can't see myself having this any lower than #1. Everything is on point, the storytelling, the world building, the visual aesthetic, the soundtrack. It feels FRESH and new and cool. The emotional moments are really emotional, the fun moments are really fun. The only "Fault" I can find with it is that it has a bit of a slow start. Watch this. Trust me.
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also off topic but this vid speaks to me