Since 2019 is finally coming to an end, it’s time to take a look at the top five shows for this year since I only completed 14 titles this year. We will also take a look briefly at the top ten shows of the decade. As always, this list is subjective.
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Hyouka
The Best and Worst of 2012 Anime
As 2012 finally comes to an end, I felt that this year is rather subdued for Anime. Although there were some Anime that received some rave reviews that I didn’t watch, I was still satisfied by what I have already watched. Not only that, I only dropped one show this year compared to two in 2011. Still, there were some disappointments, which I want to go over.
For now, I will list my top whatever lists of best Anime in 2012 along with some disappointing/worst ones. (Image Source)
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12 Days of Anime – Day 10 – Hyouka
On the 10th day of Anime, I can’t stop thinking about it! (Image Source)
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Hyouka – Final Review
For this year’s project, Kyoto Animation decided to adapt Hyouka (氷菓, lit: Ice Cream), a set of teenage light novels involving a Classic Literature Club. While the show is slightly different from what they usually do, it is rather unique on how it uses Mystery to develop the characters. In turn, it creates an enjoyable experience for various reasons. (Image Source)
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Hyouka – Episode 22 (END) – End of the Energy-Saving Lifestyle and the Future
As the show comes to a close, the focus is now on Oreki and Eru.
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Hyouka – Episode 21 – Getting Upset Over Valentines Day Chocolates
As one would expect, it’s all about chocolate. It’s not just any kind of chocolate, Valentines Day chocolates!
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Hyouka – Episode 19 – Dating Mystery Solving Game
This almost felt like a date, but it isn’t one.
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Summer 2012 Midseason Impressions
Since summer break is coming to a close, I may as well share my midseason impressions on what I’m currently watching. (Image Source)
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Hyouka – Episode 18 – Curiosity Disease Arose
Oh my, what happened to Houtarou?
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Hyouka – Episode 17 – Juumonji and the Truth
Finally, the mystery on “Juumonuji “ comes to an exciting close (with a hidden surprise).
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Hyouka – Episode 16 – Manga and the Eureka Moment
The search continues to catch the thief that has been attacking various clubs.
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Hyouka – Episode 15 – Fruitless Results and Rivalries
Now the Classic Literature Club won the cooking contest, they are left with a hefty mystery on their hands while mysterious thief stealing various items.
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Hyouka – Episode 14 – Exciting Club Cooking Competition and Thief Strikes Again
While the festivities continues, the thief strikes again…
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Hyouka – Episode 13 – Embarrassing Photos and Arguments about Reviews
It’s just another day at the cultural festival until…
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Hyouka – Episode 12 – Eru’s Curiosity Kills the Cat…
I don’t know, but I haven’t had so much fun during a cultural festival episode.
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Hyouka – Episode 11 – Oreki’s Sister comes to the Rescue!
Clearly, someone is a perfectionist since she willing to take things in her own hands.
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Hyouka – Episode 10 – The Flawed Conclusion
Although most wouldn’t expect anyone to solve this, Oreki gave it another chance and he actually did it.
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Hyouka – Episode 9 – No Ending in Sight
If you thought the movie is terribad, just wait until you hear the endings the committee tried to come up with!
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Hyouka – Episode 8 – Making of a Terribad Mystery Movie
That’s right, this student made movie looks terrible…
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Hyouka – Episode 7 – Hot Springs and Sibling Rivalry
It seems that every anime needs a hot spring episode, but this one had a twist.
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Hyouka – Episode 6 – Getting Angry over Math Problems
Eru is a force nobody should mess around with as she almost got Oreki into that trap.
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Hyouka – Episode 5 – The answer is Ice Cream!
The answer is a lot closer than it seems.
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Spring 2012 – Midseason Impressions
It seems like the whole spring season is going by so quickly. Since we are at the halfway point, I may as well share my impressions of all the Spring Anime I’m watching so far. (Image Source)
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