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Triple_R · 2011-12-16, 21:06

I've been thinking about doing some Christmas/holiday-themed AMVs, and that started me thinking as to what are some of the best anime Christmas/holiday specials.

They don't need to be "officially" that - It could just be a random episode with a Christmas-y backdrop for it (I vaguely recall a Big O episode like that).

But for AMV purposes, as well as just out of general curiosity, what would people here say are their favorite Christmas/holiday-focused anime episodes?

Archon_Wing · 2011-12-16, 21:14

Does the Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya count?

Lots of snow and holiday cheers

(It's really weird Kanon 2006 never had any like that; I mean those uniforms are like miniskirt Christmas ones

)

Christmas also serves as the bridge between the second and third season of Shana. YMMV.

Triple_R · 2011-12-16, 21:17

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Originally Posted by Archon_Wing

Does the Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya count?

Lots of snow and holiday cheers

You know, that's not a bad idea. Thanks, Archon!

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(It's really weird Kanon 2006 never had any like that; I mean those uniforms are like miniskirt Christmas ones

)

Indeed, lol.

Demi. · 2011-12-16, 21:21

Itsudatte My Santa! perhaps. It's nothing exceptional, but there are few anime that are solely geared towards Christmas, and this is one of them. It has it's moments, and it's cute to say the least. Though I won't deny the fan-service is a lot of the focus at times...

totoum · 2011-12-16, 21:29

Tokyo Godfathers is the first that comes to mind.
Toradora has a whole arc around christmas
Gunslinger Girl episode 4 has christmas in it
Shugo Chara has at least one christmas episode
Cross game has holidays celebration but it's more like going to the temple on new years day so I don't know if that's what you're looking for (this is just me trying desesperatly to get you to watch cross game more than anything)

My memory's fuzzy but don't either k-on or/and Ika Musume have a christmas episode?

Irenicus · 2011-12-16, 23:57

Definitely Tokyo Godfathers for an excellent heartwarming holiday fare from a usually edgy maestro. I usually find "miracle happens in Christmas" to be awfully cheesy, pedestrian kind of affair, but Satoshi Kon nailed it with his homeless protagonists, charming adventures and genuine human goodness. Alas that such talent would pass on so young.

Another anime that comes to mind is Tokyo Marble Chocolate, a two-parter romantic OVA set during Christmas. It's sort of a look into what Christmas actually is in Japan -- a couple's day as opposed to a family day as in the USA.

***CrowKenobi*** · 2011-12-17, 01:24

Was going to mention Aoi Yori Aoshi's Christmas OVA, but then I looked it up on TVTropes and found this instead: Christmas Episode.

mecharobot · 2011-12-17, 02:06

Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz, obviously. A nice christmas anime.

Seriously, though. I can recall a lot of anime having a Christmas episode, but it's hard to pinpoint them aside from the obvious ones like the Love Hina Christmas special. I'm pretty sure I've seen episodes in:

Azumanga (ep 17?)
Cardcaptor Sakura (ep 35?)
Yumeiro Patissiere (ep 12?)
SDF Macross (ep 35?)

(? because I went by the likely episode titles)

edit: Maybe this AniDB thread will help too.

Triple_R · 2011-12-17, 02:35

Thanks to everyone for their feedback and answers. It's much appreciated.

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Originally Posted by CrowKenobi

Was going to mention Aoi Yori Aoshi's Christmas OVA, but then I looked it up on TVTropes and found this instead: Christmas Episode.

You know, this is one of the best uses of a TV Tropes link I've ever seen. The reason being that I'm looking for examples of anime Christmas/holiday specials, and TV Tropes has a lot of them listed as examples of the Christmas Episode trope.

So thanks a lot for the link!

Archon_Wing · 2011-12-17, 03:31

Holy crap, how did we not mention Nanoha A's? The entire climax and conclusion is during Christmas.

Though it was a very bad Christmas for some.

But for AMV purposes, the later part is gonna be pretty useful. (Happiest tome in the world... hmm)

Kirarakim · 2011-12-17, 09:40

Well I don't know about actual specials but I do love listening to this One Piece song. It really puts you into a festive mood.

Spoiler for Video:

edit: Oh for AMV purposes I think Honey & Clover has a pretty good Christmas episode from what I can recall.

MisaoFan · 2011-12-17, 10:03

I also watched MM!,

Spoiler for MM! Ending:

ninja_pintu · 2011-12-17, 10:17

My favorite anime Christmas episode has to be Gintama's last two episodes(200 & 201). Boy were they hilarious

Haak · 2011-12-17, 10:35

The whole Christmas arc in Toradora! is definitely my favorite.

Fahd · 2011-12-17, 10:52

I'm slightly surprised no one's mentioned Amagami SS

. Although that said, I'm not sure it would count for the OP since it was the theme of the entire anime rather than just a special. Kanon not having a Christmas special doesn't surprise me - the protagonist despised the winter weather

.

RegalStar · 2011-12-17, 12:01

Toradora's Christmas arc probably has the most impression on me, though it probably doesn't count as a "special" or something like that.

amasposu · 2011-12-17, 15:05

For me, it has to be Gintama and Crayon Shin-chan. Gag anime like these make really amazing holiday specials.

I hope we get to see Gintama's new Christmas special with Gedoumaru before Christmas is over.

Chiibi · 2011-12-17, 22:07

Full Moon Wo Sagashite's Christmas episode is quite cute. (37)
And I enjoy Tenchi Muyo's Manatsu No Eve. Even though the movie takes place in summer, they talk about Christmas a lot. And the Jurains have a festival called Startica that strongly resembles Christmas.

Hooves · 2011-12-18, 00:02

Amagami SS definitely does have some good Christmas finales to their arcs.

The Toradora Christmas arc is another thing worth mentioning but everyone else already did that

Digital_Love · 2011-12-18, 02:07

I'm gonna be different and say Hidamari Sketch.

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2011-12-16, 21:06	Link #1
Triple_R Senior Member Author Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Age: 42	What are your favorite anime Christmas/holiday specials? I've been thinking about doing some Christmas/holiday-themed AMVs, and that started me thinking as to what are some of the best anime Christmas/holiday specials. They don't need to be "officially" that - It could just be a random episode with a Christmas-y backdrop for it (I vaguely recall a Big O episode like that). But for AMV purposes, as well as just out of general curiosity, what would people here say are their favorite Christmas/holiday-focused anime episodes? __________________

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Demi. Ass connoisseur Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Florida Age: 37	Itsudatte My Santa! perhaps. It's nothing exceptional, but there are few anime that are solely geared towards Christmas, and this is one of them. It has it's moments, and it's cute to say the least. Though I won't deny the fan-service is a lot of the focus at times... __________________

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totoum Me at work Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Age: 36	Tokyo Godfathers is the first that comes to mind. Toradora has a whole arc around christmas Gunslinger Girl episode 4 has christmas in it Shugo Chara has at least one christmas episode Cross game has holidays celebration but it's more like going to the temple on new years day so I don't know if that's what you're looking for (this is just me trying desesperatly to get you to watch cross game more than anything) My memory's fuzzy but don't either k-on or/and Ika Musume have a christmas episode? __________________

2011-12-17, 09:40	Link #11
Kirarakim Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	Well I don't know about actual specials but I do love listening to this One Piece song. It really puts you into a festive mood. Spoiler for Video: <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/YSU66pTYquk">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> edit: Oh for AMV purposes I think Honey & Clover has a pretty good Christmas episode from what I can recall. __________________ Twitter MAL Last edited by Kirarakim; 2011-12-17 at 10:59.

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ninja_pintu Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Age: 33	My favorite anime Christmas episode has to be Gintama's last two episodes(200 & 201). Boy were they hilarious __________________

2011-12-16, 23:57	Link #6
Irenicus Le fou, c'est moi Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA Age: 34	Definitely Tokyo Godfathers for an excellent heartwarming holiday fare from a usually edgy maestro. I usually find "miracle happens in Christmas" to be awfully cheesy, pedestrian kind of affair, but Satoshi Kon nailed it with his homeless protagonists, charming adventures and genuine human goodness. Alas that such talent would pass on so young. Another anime that comes to mind is Tokyo Marble Chocolate, a two-parter romantic OVA set during Christmas. It's sort of a look into what Christmas actually is in Japan -- a couple's day as opposed to a family day as in the USA.

2011-12-17, 01:24	Link #7
*CrowKenobi* One PUNCH! Administrator Join Date: Dec 2005	Was going to mention Aoi Yori Aoshi's Christmas OVA, but then I looked it up on TVTropes and found this instead: Christmas Episode.

2011-12-17, 02:06	Link #8
mecharobot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011	Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz, obviously. A nice christmas anime. Seriously, though. I can recall a lot of anime having a Christmas episode, but it's hard to pinpoint them aside from the obvious ones like the Love Hina Christmas special. I'm pretty sure I've seen episodes in: Azumanga (ep 17?) Cardcaptor Sakura (ep 35?) Yumeiro Patissiere (ep 12?) SDF Macross (ep 35?) (? because I went by the likely episode titles) edit: Maybe this AniDB thread will help too.

2011-12-17, 10:35	Link #14
Haak Me, An Intellectual Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Age: 33	The whole Christmas arc in Toradora! is definitely my favorite. __________________ MAL \| AnimeSuki Choice Awards 2020 Winners

2011-12-17, 10:52	Link #15
Fahd * >/dev/null Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Age: 39	I'm slightly surprised no one's mentioned Amagami SS . Although that said, I'm not sure it would count for the OP since it was the theme of the entire anime rather than just a special. Kanon not having a Christmas special doesn't surprise me - the protagonist despised the winter weather .

2011-12-17, 12:01	Link #16
RegalStar Mishaguji-sama Join Date: Oct 2010	Toradora's Christmas arc probably has the most impression on me, though it probably doesn't count as a "special" or something like that.

2011-12-17, 15:05	Link #17
amasposu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011	For me, it has to be Gintama and Crayon Shin-chan. Gag anime like these make really amazing holiday specials. I hope we get to see Gintama's new Christmas special with Gedoumaru before Christmas is over.

2011-12-17, 22:07	Link #18
Chiibi Vanitas owns you >:3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: in a boring place you will not want to go to	Full Moon Wo Sagashite's Christmas episode is quite cute. (37) And I enjoy Tenchi Muyo's Manatsu No Eve. Even though the movie takes place in summer, they talk about Christmas a lot. And the Jurains have a festival called Startica that strongly resembles Christmas. __________________

2011-12-18, 02:07	Link #20
Digital_Love Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: フロニャルド Age: 31	I'm gonna be different and say Hidamari Sketch. Spoiler for video: <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/O_s-799ZDAA">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> Miyako inspired me to make my own creation in the snow. Miyako is serious competition though so I'll have to try harder, better, faster and stronger than ever before. __________________ Kanda-Kajicho kado no kanbutsuya no kaji kuri wa katakute kamena kanbutsuya no kanbei san no kakaa ga detekite kaachan ga okoshite karikari kandara karikari tabeta! Nigeta!