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Top 5 Anime for 2016

December 30, 2016 by Chikorita157 4 Comments


Now that 2016 is finally coming to a close, it’s time to share my top 5 anime of 2016.

1. Hibike! Euphonium Second Season

As expected, Kyoto Animation met expectations with the second season of Hibike Euphonium. I felt that the drama involving Mizore and Nozomi, Asuka’s family issues and Taki’s dark past was great. While there is not as many Kumiko and Reina moments compared to the first season, at least Kumiko didn’t go with Shuichi. I am happy with the ending since Asuka is the one that Kumiko ends up confessing. Since they developed bonds while playing the euphonium together, the ending felt more symbolic.

2. New Game!

I have to admit that New Game is very enjoyable because of the characters, especially Ko, Hifumi, Aoba, Rin, Nene and Umiko. There is so many potential two-girl shipping in this show too (Hifumi and Aoba, Rin and Ko and Nene and Umiko being the notable ones). While this is a more light-hearted version of Shirobako, New Game still focused on various aspects of video game production. I felt that the girls’ workplace experience is very relatable to mine, which made the show more enjoyable.

3. Anne Happy

Believe it or not, it’s easy to feel sympathetic to the girls in this show since they have something that make them unfortunate. Of course, this leads to crazy moments when the girls play a life-size board game, going on an outdoor adventure and play at a virtual casino. As expected, the two girl relationships are strong, especially with Hibiki and Ren. Someday, the girls will achieve true happiness after they complete their training.

4. Bakuon!!

Honestly, I never thought that a show that have cute girls riding motor bikes will be this enjoyable. Bakuon had so many fun moments. They range from the bike club members doing a race during a festival, Rin and Onsa arguing about Suzuki bikes and Hane in general. While I am not interested in motor bikes, it’s a fun show.

5. Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya 3rei

After being disappointed with 2wei Hertz, which lacked magical girl action, 3rei impresses. 3rei does not only gives the series a darker tone, there is more magical girl action. Illya and her friends ends up the alternate world while the Ainsworths kidnapped Miyu. Still, there are funny moments such as Illya turning into a stuff animal. Also, the Shirou in this universe is a bit more tolerable than the usual one, so that gets a plus.

Honorable Mentions

  • High School Fleet – Enjoyable premise and characters, but the idea of hamsters causing ships to go rouge is a bit corny.
  • Koukaku no Pandora – Light-hearted Sci-Fi series with Nene and Clarion helping people. This show had the most yuri potential for obvious reasons.
  • Love Live Sunshine – The show is very enjoyable, but the constant references to Muse hurt Aquor’s potential to stand out. It didn’t help that the story writer rehashed
  • Mahou Shoujo Ikusei Keikaku – The idea of a magical girl battle royal is interesting along with story’s unpredictability. Still, some characters annoyed me, especially those angel twins.
  • Show By Rock 2 – Just as enjoyable as the first season, although the ending kind of felt rushed.
  • Stella no Mahou – While not as focused on video game development like New Game!, it’s a solid slice of life show with enjoyable characters.

This sums up my top 5 anime for 2016. With that, feel free to discuss your favorite anime from this year.

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Filed Under: Bakuon!!, Editorials, Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya, Haifuri, Hibike! Euphonium, Koukaku no Pandora, Love Live School Idol Project, Mahou Shoujo Ikusei Keikaku, New Game!, Show by Rock!!, Stella no Mahou
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  1. Kai says:
    January 3, 2017 at 12:21 pm • Magical Level: 135

    I’m still doing my list but yeah, Hibike will definitely be in it too. The character drama were done excellently and I actually like the focus distancing itself slightly away from Kumiko/Reina. Asuka is the one who benefited the most out of this I feel, as now I’m really liking her character.

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    • chikorita157 says:
      January 3, 2017 at 7:52 pm • Magical Level: 2814

      I agree and I look forward to your list very soon.

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  2. OG-Man says:
    January 10, 2017 at 8:50 pm • Magical Level: 862

    Bakuon!! was a strange creature yet somehow its zaniness won the two of us over. The first half’s GLORIOUS ecchiness also helped.

    Anne-Happy! didn’t make my top 10 SOLELY because I could only include 10 shows.

    Illya 3rei! was great. the best in the series by far, with the first season coming in 2nd.

    You know how much I LOVE AsuKumi/AsuKo. Feels more natural than KumiRei’s fanfic fodder.

    The honorable mentions you know which ones I loved and which were good but not great.

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    • chikorita157 says:
      January 13, 2017 at 10:39 pm • Magical Level: 2814

      I have to admit that I couldn’t come up with 10 since I was busy… but hopefully 2017 will bring some enjoyable anime despite how horrible 2016 was for me.

      Reply

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