#i finished rewatching jjk s1 a couple days ago

[akinachiri]

just a redraw

[twilightstoned]

ranking my top 10 anime i've watched so far

this is ranked by personal enjoyment NOT by what's objectively the best! so i can't be wrong! :)

10. Erased

This one is short and sweet. 12 episodes that keeps you invested the whole time. The only reason why it's not higher for me is because I didn't love the ending, but the whole story leading up to it was such a thrilling, emotional ride.

9. Hunter x Hunter

I haven't seen this one in like 10 years, but it was the only anime (alongside Cowboy Bebop) that I claimed to like even just a year ago. It's a super fun watch that gets pretty dark and serious as it goes on. The nen power system is one of my favorites in fiction. The chimera ant arc hits hard by the end, I love it. I hope we get a real ending some day.

8. Cowboy Bebop

Cowboy Bebop was the first anime I ever liked. I was introduced to it by my cousin when I'd sleep over and we'd be watching Adult Swim all night together. I do hold some nostalgia for it, but also it holds up well in all aspects (story, animation, OST, characters). The animation in this show is probably my favorite in all anime. It's such a vibe. It's probably the anime I rewatch the most just because I always throw it on for the vibes.

7. Death Note

I'm actually surprised at how much I enjoyed Death Note. Like, I know it's beloved by so many, but I had tried it years ago and dropped it (probs due to my undiagnosed ADHD at the time). Regardless, it's fuckin good. The only reason why it isn't in my top 5 I'd say is because I don't love the ending. I think the stronger points were when a specific character was still alive. With that said, I still had a good time watching the whole thing.

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Ugh, okay. The top 6 is really hard to rank for me because I love them ALL so freaking much. They can be swapped any other day you ask me (except for my #1 hehe).

6. Fruits Basket

I have a history w/ this story. I lowkey watched the early 00s version of this like way back in junior high maybe? or high school? I remember loving it, but not finishing it. I had forgotten most of the story over the years and forgotten it even existed for all these years. The only things I can remember from then is that the guys turned into zodiac animals for some reason and Tohru and Kyo had a thing going on.

So, watching the 2019 version this year was such a treat. The story really hits you in the feels. I LOVE that every single character is developed strongly. Tohru is the best girl. It's just such a wonderful story with both heartbreaking and heartwarming moments throughout. I truly love this show SO much. I think I binged the final season in one day. I feel like this could be tied with #5 really.

5. Jujutsu Kaisen

I watched s1 of JJK like a couple of years ago and then watching S2 while I was sick in bed with the flu late last year is what got me into anime fully. That's why I settled on this being top 5. I don't think JJK has the strongest story out there, but the characters being cool looking and likable plus the cool ass fights are why I adore this show. MAPPA really cooked with the fights. This is the first anime I had to read the manga ASAP after I finished the anime. Yeah, that's about it. It's just a really dope show with sick fights and sick characters.

4. Haikyu!!

Who would have thought a show about playing volleyball would be THIS good? There are so many hyped moments that had me tearing up out of pure joy. I found myself cheering like I was watching a real live sports match ahahah. The volleyball aspect of this show is quite accurate. It's wonderful to see each player's hard work pay off throughout the seasons/matches. Haikyuu is brilliant at character development and character interactions. It's crazy how it gets you to even feel bad, root for, and even love the players on the opposing teams. I love my main boys at Karasuno so much more though. This show can cure depression. Especially if that depression is from your irl sports team -.- lmfao.

3. Steins; Gate

This is one of the best stories in anime. I also think that it is the best time traveling story I have ever watched. I know people say up until episode 12 is a slow burner, but I never thought it felt that way. I could just watch all the characters do weird science experiments and random shenanigans together for a whole season or two. Plus, the building up of the mystery and tension during the first half of the show is exquisite. It all pays off in the 2nd half when shit gets crazy. Seriously, this story gets so good it's *chefs kiss* Also, the ending is great and REWARDING after all the suffering Okabe goes through. (Even more after watching Steins; Gate 0!)

2. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

Well, Frieren is #1 on My Anime List for a reason. I think the first season we got was perfect in literally every single aspect when it comes to anime. Frieren has my favorite modern animation and artstyle out of everything else I've watched. It's become my comfort show. It's hard to say much more than it's just perfect. The story, the OST, the world building, the characters, the animation. It's all perfect. It's a beautiful reminder to appreciate the people in your life and to live in the moment.

1. Attack on Titan

Watching Attack on Titan was one of the rare pieces of media where I started watching because of all the hype and it still exceeded my expectations. Before I started this show, I didn't even really think I'd like it because of the dumbest reasons: I didn't like the colors and the story seemed not interesting to me at all. AND OH MAN I WAS SO WRONG! I knew by the middle of s1 that I was watching something special tbf lol.

AoT is the only anime that no other anime can even touch when it comes to brilliance imo. I keep trying to find another tv show that hits as hard for me. This is one of THE greatest stories of all time. I truly wish I could erase my memory of this show and watch it again for the first time.

It has the craziest plot twists. There's so many mysteries throughout the first 3 seasons that kept me absolutely hooked. I love how it takes an even darker and realistic turn in s4 too. It's one of the rare shows where it keeps getting better and better as it goes on. Rewatches of this show are insane as well because of all the foreshadowing that you don't recognize the first time. And to top it all off, the OST by Hiroyuki Sawano is absolutely breathtaking. I seriously can't stop listening to itttt. This has genuinely become my favorite show of all time (sorry Arc*ne, I still love you). It's insane how invested I became in the story and its characters. I still think about it daily. It has some of the PEAK moments in fiction, especially in season 3 and 4. I never thought I'd actually cry watching anime until this one; there were many moments that had me bawling. I could go on and on about this show.

TLDR?: AoT is simply a 10/10 goddamn masterpiece that everyone should watch.

Okay... that's all. I think this list will most likely change as I watch more anime. I got a long watchlist still.

[sneezefiction]

i'm doing okay as well! currently watching food wars, but also keeping up with jjk, aot, and promised neverland! as for dramas i just finished true beauty and it was VERY cute!! first couple of episodes are hard to watch esp if you get secondhand embarrassment easily but it picks up quickly and you really do end up rooting for all 3 main characters 🥺

hhh gracie u know daichi is my comfort character and i am always ready for that man's charm. but kuroo has def been on my mind lately and i even re-read home a few days ago :') it doesn't help that the last few animes i've finished all have kuroo's VA (seriously this guy is everywhere)

the latest imagine i thought of was drinking with kuroo and friends (bc i miss drinking with my frkends ;_;) and drunkenly confessing to him fndxndb i know that catboy would be such a tease about it but god i would love it LOL

glad you’re doing okay!! and omg food wars was quite... interesting? goofy?? it was a lot of things hah. but YES aot and jjk hh i am very much w/ you on those. i think jujutsu kaisen might be one of the best mangas i’ve ever read? it’s definitely my speed and taste and the characters are WELL THOUGHT OUT. i’m so incredibly pleased with how the anime is turning out too! episode 18 was very high quality!!

and ooo i watched the promised neverland a little while back and enjoyed it! i’m caught up on s2 so far, but i went back to rewatch s1 the other day... and there’s a whole lot more dialogue than i last remembered and? and the story progresses almost too rapidly, so i’m not sure how i’m feeling abt it atm.

AH isn’t true beauty based off of the webtoons comic?? my friend and i read that (i fell off of it back when covid started) and lore olympus weekly :,,) i’ll be sure to check it out (and send u my thoughts) bc i remember thinking about just how cute it’d be as an actual drama!!

rin stopppp daichi is such a sweetheart, i adore him. however, i am WITH YOU. kuroo has been on the brain. i just think he’d be such a steady person to have around? he’s a rock for you but not so serious that he can’t go with the flow. finds out how to make you laugh and is always trying to learn something new about you,,, hhhh. he’s so sweet. and the TEASING. agh. aLSO RIN that little scenario blurb... i am in love! what have you done! i am writing! i am typing! hate to say it, but i’d much rather write that than untouchable rn ahhfhjdk 

(i adore ya and i hope you and your partner are finally getting some time to rest!! talk to me abt daichi/kuroo/anything anytime ok? i am here for it)