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Last Sinner · 2011-10-29, 00:31

No order due to the October season being far more interesting to me than the other three seasons by far for me. Too early to call how October material will end up.

Steins;Gate
Usagi Drop
Chihayafuru
Last Exile: Fam the Silver Wing
Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai
Fate/Zero
Mirai Nikki

Soliloquy · 2011-10-29, 03:20

Not really in order

Mawaru Penguindrum
Fate/zero
Kamisama Dolls
Nichijou
Puella Magi Madoka Magika
Mirai Nikki
Boku wa tomadachi ga sukunai

As for the rest, I'm not sure what to say. Didn't watch enough to base my opinions.

amasposu · 2011-10-29, 04:05

Top 10 in this order:

#1) AnoHana
#2) Yuru Yuri
#3) Hanasaku Iroha
#4) Denpa Onna
#5) Persona 4 [Currently watching]
#6) Mashiro-iro Symphony [Currently watching]
#7) Rou Kyuu Bu!
#8) Usagi Drop
#9) UN-GO [Currently watching]
#10) A Channel

Series watched:

- A Channel [Finished]
- AnoHana [Finished]
- Ao no Exorcist [Dropped]
- Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu Ni! [Finished]
- Blood-C [Finished]
- C [Finished]
- C3 [Currently watching]
- Chihayafuru [Currently watching]
- Deadman Wonderland [Dropped]
- Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko [Finished]
- Dororon Enma-kun: Meeramera [Dropped]
- Gosick [Dropped]
- Hana-Saku Iroha [Finished]
- Hidan no Aria [Dropped]
- Hoshizora e Kakaru Hashi [Dropped]
- Ikoku Meiro [Dropped]
- Kami-sama Dolls [Finished]
- Kami-sama no Memo-chou [Dropped]
- Kimi to Boku [Dropped]
- Kyoukaisen-jou no Horizon [Dropped]
- Maji de Watashi ni Koi Shinasai!! [Currently watching]
- Mashiro-iro Symphony [Currently watching]
- Mayo Chiki! [Dropped]
- Morita-san wa Mukuchi. [Dropped]
- Nichijou [Dropped]
- No. 6 [Dropped]
- Persona 4 [Currently watching]
- Phi Brain [Dropped]
- R-15 [Dropped]
- Rou Kyuu Bu! [Finished]
- Sacred Seven [Dropped]
- Steins;Gate [Currently watching]
- Tamayura: Hitotose [Dropped]
- Tiger & Bunny [Finished]
- Un-Go [Currently watching]
- Usagi Drop [Finished]
- Yuru Yuri [Finished]

Kaioshin Sama · 2011-10-29, 19:07

Does it have to be TV series, if not it's now time for something slightly different:

In no particular order:

Gundam Unicorn Vol. 3
Deadman Wonderland
Steins;Gate
Tiger and Bunny
Ano Hana
Madoka Magica
Mardock Scramble Vol. 1
Armored Trooper Votoms OVA's (Alone Again, Finder, Irvine)
Break Blade

Those are about the only ones that I can think of that I'd call exceptional that I've managed to finish. Kind of don't like listing stuff that's still in progress cause otherwise I might have listed something like No. 6 if this list had come out earlier and we all know how that turned out.

Undertaker · 2011-10-29, 20:07

Not counting sequels like Gintama 2, Kaminomi 2, Working 2, Ika Musume 2, etc.

my 10 favorites (in no particular order):

Hanasaku Iroha
Mayoi Chiki
AnoHana
Infinite Stratos
Denpa Onna
Ben-to
Boku wa tomadachi ga sukunai
Kamisama Dolls
Steins;Gate
Yuru Yuri

kitten320 · 2011-10-30, 12:17

Totally forgot about Mayo Chiki. It was one of my fave.

Haak · 2011-10-30, 12:32

I would have to say:

Gundam Unicorn
Fate Zero
Usagi Drop
Mawaru Penguindrum
Ano Hana
Oujisan no Lamp
Madoka Magica
Steins Gate
Wandering Son
Mardock Scramble

Honorable mentions include:
Tiger & Bunny
Chihayafuru
Hanasaku Iroha
Level E
Working II
Last Exile: Fam of the Silver Wing
Kyoukai Senjou no Horizon
Colorful
Redline (though technically this aired in 2009)
Denpa Onna
Ikoku Meiro no Croisee
Natsume's Book of Friends III

SeijiSensei · 2011-10-30, 13:12

Why am I the only person to have mentioned Hyouge Mono in this thread? Has anyone here actually watched an episode or two, or is it just relegated to the list of niche animes only a small number of weird people like me enjoy? It's really quite a remarkable production and worth a lot more attention than it seems to be getting so far.

Does an anime have to have cute girls in it these days to attract an audience?

Haak · 2011-10-30, 14:08

Is that the one with the tea obsession? I remember dropping that after half an episode. Just didn't like it.

But if we're gonna play that game, i'd like to point out that i'm the only one who's mentioned Oujisan no Lamp. =P

creb · 2011-10-30, 16:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeijiSensei

Why am I the only person to have mentioned Hyouge Mono in this thread? Has anyone here actually watched an episode or two, or is it just relegated to the list of niche animes only a small number of weird people like me enjoy? It's really quite a remarkable production and worth a lot more attention than it seems to be getting so far.

Does an anime have to have cute girls in it these days to attract an audience?

The subs have been painfully slow, so it's hard to get into it. At this point, I'm just waiting for another few years when they finally catch up.

But, I wouldn't be surprised if many western anime fans don't even know the show exists due to the really slow subbing.

I've watched a few episodes, and it's fairly good, but I don't list anime that I haven't finished watching, unless they are almost done.

Anyways, does it really matter if no one else here likes a show you're watching? I don't think western sales are what drives the Japanese anime business.

FlavorOfLife · 2011-10-30, 16:58

Going by Wiki's defination http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Anime_of_2011 and excluding still running anime (since they can go bad at any time ala Penguindrum)

Personally undisputed (in order)
No 1: Puella Magi Madoka Magica - Nothing needs to be said.
No 2: K-ON!! - normally not counted as 2011 but as a relaxing, nostalgic positive genre anime, this has everyone else beaten
No 3: Stein;s Gate - Could have challenged Madoka in terms of story and that is saying a lot. Very strong VA support, comparable to Madoka (eg Moeka's VA and Sayaka's VA brought out their respective climaxes). However has some problems with pacing and a massive dialogue brainfart. One character referenced "Attractor fields" but this term was never used by any one prior and only found in the game the anime was based on.

Remaining contenders w/o order (all with observable problems)
Shinryaku! Ika Musume - Gag comedy and more acceptable to audiences. Almost totally safe for kids other than one obsessed girl called Sanae. As most gag anime, comedy level is uneven

Nichijou - Gag comedy but requires acceptance of total absurdity. People too grounded in reality will not stand this series nor will those unable to stand some philosphy shorts between gags.

Level E - Very tricky ending and beginning. Would have been No 4 if the middle was tighter,

Natsume's Book of Friends 3 - A show that is very "soft" and "understanding", would have been No 4 if its last 2 episodes and 1 in the middle weren't on the average side.

Tiger & Bunny - Very much above average, would have made a bid for position if the story wasn't so transparent. Still a show that does its predictable story well, carried by its strong main character Tiger.

Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai - Would have made 4 or 5, except for a bit of draginess near the end. In a year of lesser quality anime, this would have gone for top 3.

FireChick · 2011-10-30, 17:04

For me...

1. Natsume Yuujinchou 3
2. AnoHana
3. Tamayura
4. Madoka Magica
5. Ikoku Meiro no Croisee
6. Hoshi no Ou Kodomo
7. Bunny Drop
8. Kimi to Boku
9. Wandering Son
10. Hanasaku Iroha

bigsocce · 2011-11-01, 06:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by mecharobot

is this even a recommendation thread?

people are recommending their top 5 (top 10) anime of 2011.

Thanks to all who recommend. I watched Madoka Magic and Level E because of this thread. And will watch more that are recommended here. Stein;s Gate is my next "to watch" series.

Obelisk ze Tormentor · 2011-11-01, 07:16

I don’t really watch a lot of anime this year (quite busy with job). So, here’s top 5 from this year (on-going shows included), my version:

Steins;Gate
Fate/Zero
Gundam Unicorn
Last Exile: Fam, the Silver Wing
Tiger & Bunny

Flower · 2011-11-01, 16:27

Hmm ... tough choice.

Well, off the top of my head I will go with (not in any particular order, mind you):

Ano Hana
Ikoku Meiro no Croisee
Usagi Drop
Tamayura Hitotose
Kimi ni Todoke S2

Honorable Mention

The iDOLM@STER
Natsume Yuujinchou 3
Hanasaku Iroha
Puella Magi Madoka Magica

****

Of them all my favorite thus far in 2011 has been Ikoku Meiro no Croisee.

Dawnstorm · 2011-11-01, 17:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeijiSensei

Why am I the only person to have mentioned Hyouge Mono in this thread?

Because I haven't posted yet.

Excluding Fall season:

1. Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica
2. Usagi Drop
3. Hourou Musuko
4. Steins;Gate
***Masterpiece cut-off point***
5. Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko
6. A-Channel
7. Hyougemono
8. Korewa Zombie desu ka?
***Favourites Cut-off point***
9. Mawaru Penguindrum
10. Kimi ni Todoke (2nd Season) [Note: First season would have made the masterpiece slot]

Many shows are pushing upward towards 9./10.:

AnoHana; Nekogami; Kamisama Dolls; Morita san wa Mukuchi...

It was a good year.

***

Fall season contenders:

1. Ben-to [Almost certain Favourite spot]
2. Chihayafuru [Potential Favourite spot]
3. Fate/Zero [Potential Favourite spot]

jedinat · 2011-11-01, 17:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeijiSensei

Why am I the only person to have mentioned Hyouge Mono in this thread? Has anyone here actually watched an episode or two, or is it just relegated to the list of niche animes only a small number of weird people like me enjoy? It's really quite a remarkable production and worth a lot more attention than it seems to be getting so far.

Does an anime have to have cute girls in it these days to attract an audience?

I did watch the first episode or so after seeing it on your list... extremely bizarre, lol. I can readily see why you appreicate it though; it's sort of got that Oh! Edo Rocket vibe. Not really my thing though... I can't really pin down what puts me off. Maybe the weird mix of gravity and levity, keeps me too unbalanced to enjoy either.

SeijiSensei · 2011-11-01, 21:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by jedinat

I can't really pin down what puts me off. Maybe the weird mix of gravity and levity, keeps me too unbalanced to enjoy either.

I found that juxtaposition jarring at first, too. The later episodes have more balance.

Kirarakim · 2011-11-01, 21:48

Finished Series

1) Ikoku No Meiro Croisee
2) Steins Gate/Tiger & Bunny (Tied for Second)
3) Natsume Yuujinchou San
4) Usagi Drop
5) Madoka Magica
6) Ano Hana

Unfinished Series (that will be finishing in the somewhat near future)

1) Mawaru Penguindrum (16 out of 24 episodes)
2) Chihayafuru (5 out of 25 episodes)
3) Fate/Zero (5 out of 13 episodes but it is the first of two seasons)

DragoonKain3 · 2011-11-02, 10:57

I go by which cours they started...

Winter
1) Infinite Stratos
2) Fractale
3) Kimi ni Todoke 2

Spring
1) AnoHana
2) Deadman Wonderland
3) Hanasaku Iroha

Summer
1) Mawaru Penguin Drum
2) Kamisama Dolls
3) BakaTest 2

Fall
1) Chihayafuru
2) Mirai Nikki
3) Boku wa Tomodochi ga Sukunai

I wouldn't even know how to rank them overall, apart from me being certain that Penguin Drum is THE best this year, with maybe AnoHana being a distant second, and Deadman Wonderland/Chihayafuru competing for third spot.

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Last Sinner You're Hot, Cupcake Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 42	No order due to the October season being far more interesting to me than the other three seasons by far for me. Too early to call how October material will end up. Steins;Gate Usagi Drop Chihayafuru Last Exile: Fam the Silver Wing Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai Fate/Zero Mirai Nikki __________________

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amasposu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011	Top 10 in this order: #1) AnoHana #2) Yuru Yuri #3) Hanasaku Iroha #4) Denpa Onna #5) Persona 4 [Currently watching] #6) Mashiro-iro Symphony [Currently watching] #7) Rou Kyuu Bu! #8) Usagi Drop #9) UN-GO [Currently watching] #10) A Channel Series watched: - A Channel [Finished] - AnoHana [Finished] - Ao no Exorcist [Dropped] - Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu Ni! [Finished] - Blood-C [Finished] - C [Finished] - C3 [Currently watching] - Chihayafuru [Currently watching] - Deadman Wonderland [Dropped] - Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko [Finished] - Dororon Enma-kun: Meeramera [Dropped] - Gosick [Dropped] - Hana-Saku Iroha [Finished] - Hidan no Aria [Dropped] - Hoshizora e Kakaru Hashi [Dropped] - Ikoku Meiro [Dropped] - Kami-sama Dolls [Finished] - Kami-sama no Memo-chou [Dropped] - Kimi to Boku [Dropped] - Kyoukaisen-jou no Horizon [Dropped] - Maji de Watashi ni Koi Shinasai!! [Currently watching] - Mashiro-iro Symphony [Currently watching] - Mayo Chiki! [Dropped] - Morita-san wa Mukuchi. [Dropped] - Nichijou [Dropped] - No. 6 [Dropped] - Persona 4 [Currently watching] - Phi Brain [Dropped] - R-15 [Dropped] - Rou Kyuu Bu! [Finished] - Sacred Seven [Dropped] - Steins;Gate [Currently watching] - Tamayura: Hitotose [Dropped] - Tiger & Bunny [Finished] - Un-Go [Currently watching] - Usagi Drop [Finished] - Yuru Yuri [Finished] Last edited by amasposu; 2011-11-27 at 15:38.

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FlavorOfLife Uncaring Join Date: Sep 2010	Going by Wiki's defination http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Anime_of_2011 and excluding still running anime (since they can go bad at any time ala Penguindrum) Personally undisputed (in order) No 1: Puella Magi Madoka Magica - Nothing needs to be said. No 2: K-ON!! - normally not counted as 2011 but as a relaxing, nostalgic positive genre anime, this has everyone else beaten No 3: Stein;s Gate - Could have challenged Madoka in terms of story and that is saying a lot. Very strong VA support, comparable to Madoka (eg Moeka's VA and Sayaka's VA brought out their respective climaxes). However has some problems with pacing and a massive dialogue brainfart. One character referenced "Attractor fields" but this term was never used by any one prior and only found in the game the anime was based on. Remaining contenders w/o order (all with observable problems) Shinryaku! Ika Musume - Gag comedy and more acceptable to audiences. Almost totally safe for kids other than one obsessed girl called Sanae. As most gag anime, comedy level is uneven Nichijou - Gag comedy but requires acceptance of total absurdity. People too grounded in reality will not stand this series nor will those unable to stand some philosphy shorts between gags. Level E - Very tricky ending and beginning. Would have been No 4 if the middle was tighter, Natsume's Book of Friends 3 - A show that is very "soft" and "understanding", would have been No 4 if its last 2 episodes and 1 in the middle weren't on the average side. Tiger & Bunny - Very much above average, would have made a bid for position if the story wasn't so transparent. Still a show that does its predictable story well, carried by its strong main character Tiger. Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai - Would have made 4 or 5, except for a bit of draginess near the end. In a year of lesser quality anime, this would have gone for top 3.

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Flower Blooming on the mountain Join Date: May 2010 Location: Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light....	Hmm ... tough choice. Well, off the top of my head I will go with (not in any particular order, mind you): Ano Hana Ikoku Meiro no Croisee Usagi Drop Tamayura Hitotose Kimi ni Todoke S2 Honorable Mention The iDOLM@STER Natsume Yuujinchou 3 Hanasaku Iroha Puella Magi Madoka Magica **** Of them all my favorite thus far in 2011 has been Ikoku Meiro no Croisee. __________________

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