More people need to watch golden kamuy - such a banger.

@loregoblin3854

2 жыл бұрын

yesssss I was so happy to see Golden Kamuy come up in this list!! god, it's so hard to recommend too, because I think the best selling point of the show is its sense of organized chaos. like, up top, I think the humor in the show is something really unique because like... when a series is labeled as seinin, and has more of a mature content filter on it, especially for violence, most people tend to think that'd make things more dour or severe in tone... but that is not generally the case with Golden Kamuy? I've never really seen a series leverage its violent content into quite this kind of slapstick humor in the way Golden Kamuy does. and because that all gets sprinkled liberally throughout the machinations of the plot, you can get some absolutely wild episodes, which both move the story and are massively entertaining. sometimes the plot is just this big messed up whirlwind of people from different parts of the story, and it can lead to some really out-of-left-field developments. but honestly, this weird tone fits the story perfectly. almost all of the characters of main importance are war veterans... we see the level of violence they're used to. but they're also the kind of adults who left behind a lot of themselves when they served in the war, so there's a kind of juvenile sense of playfulness to a lot of the characters because they haven't been able to express these lighthearted sides of themselves for a long time now, and are in the process of rediscovering their humanity in this way. even the goofiness of the show has a natural reason to be there. I love that the lighthearted elements fit within the context of everything. Sugimoto and Asirpa are having fun, sure... but based on both of their pasts, that actually means a lot. it's significant that they're able to have fun, that they can trust each other, that they eat good food together. it's meaningful, but the show also gets to act, like, next level crazy a lot of the time. and for as much as their roster of allies shifts, I think the story is aware of exactly who to pull into the mix and when, in order to make it satisfying. you never feel like you would've preferred it if things stayed the way they were... each reshuffling of allegiances manages to make sense and give you answers you were actually hoping for. and any time an interesting character dynamic is temporarily broken up, the show leaves you with some new fun and interesting dynamic to tide you over anyway. basically, I trust the show to know why it's good, and keep maintaining that about itself, even as the plot moves along.

I honestly think you're one of the best person to talk about anime. Love people who went out of their way to watch and look for a variety of stuff, because in my opinion that really is the strongest point of anime and manga in general, it is the most varied visual storytelling medium to exists currently. There's joy in simple heartwarming stories, there's joy in the laughs from a really good comedy series, and there's deep stories reflecting humanity itself.

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

This means a lot, and yeah I wasn't always the best with it but nowadays I really try my best to keep an open mind and try all sorts of different experiences, you can really find some amazing stuff in places you would least expect.

Man, I'm so glad 13 Sentinels is here. George Kamitani really did something special that the word special itself seems to be a massive understatement.

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

Completely agree, I was blown away when I finished it, it's the kind of ambitious storytelling that feels like lightning in a bottle, especially in the current landscape of storytelling.

Great video. You reminded me I need to watch Idolmaster. It was your original video that sold me on the show.

Finally someone talking about just how good Dragon Maid S was. Everywhere I look - especially around Twitter - all I see is people focusing on the less good parts of the series, and completely ignoring the extremely good parts. Yes, the series has issues and things that it could definitely live without, but it also has one of the most solid SoL stories I've ever seen. It is heartwarming, it is funny, and when it needs to be serious, it hits just the right spots for that purpose.

@BooleanDev

2 жыл бұрын

Yea season 2 was so good

@AshXXMayftw

2 жыл бұрын

I found it pretty funny how a certain group of people complained about Illulu's large breasts, then in the first episode you see example why they're so large, and she even explains it later on.

@PolarDog

2 жыл бұрын

@@AshXXMayftw It doesn't matter trying to give a perfectly reasonable in-lore explanation as to why something is the way it is in an anime/manga, people will always dismiss it as the classic "1000 year girl in the body of a 10 year old" trope.

@AshXXMayftw

2 жыл бұрын

@@PolarDog I know, I'm just saying there's morons who are always looking for logical reasons for such things, even though the material itself is completely fictitious.

@artfire28

2 жыл бұрын

The woke mob always spread their misery to us true fans. Too bad they failed miserably. Pun intended.

I love your edits

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youuuu, it's the only place I get to make edits anymore so glad that somebody enjoys them.

Great and refreshing video

I love Golden Kamuy WAY TOO MUCH!!

The way you described your thoughts and admiration for idolm@ster was so perfectly done. I'm not very good at expressing my love for the series and so you putting them into words just makes me feel connected in some way and it absolutely made my day, thank you. Pleasantly surprised at #2, it is one of my favourite masterpiece of all time. Also guess I'm now have enough reason to check out Golden Kamuy.

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

This comment made my day as well so thank YOU, I remember how vindicating and emotionally satisfying it felt to find other people who felt as strongly as I do about the series and see them describe it in a way that made me understand my own feelings better as well, so it means a lot that I could do that for you.

your editing is just 🤌

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙏

Great list, "Link Click" is a must watch. Also I can't wait for the next season for golden kamuy! My number 1# tho is Ranking of kings.

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

Ranking of Kings I'm waiting to finish but so far so good, I'm enjoying it a lot.

man i love that i found this channel we have such similar views and everyone in this community dont shit on each others tastes 😭 i cant believe im so late to your channel

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

Really happy to have you here, and ikr this community is so great, really respectful and fans of tons of different and less appreciated stuff, which has helped me expand my own tastes as well

Man it’s so good to see you uploading semi regularly again. Been following you since Darling in the Franxx and it’s nice to see us share the same love for Mushoku Tensei.

Banger, cried.

Letts gooo!! I don't know what you are on about with idol master though 😂

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

Give it a chance bro, you'd be surprised!!

Me: Oh sweet another anime about this year Phenomsage: I am going to put whatever anime I want and a video game Me: okay you got me

I always love to see your reviews as they do give me another perspective of anime different from all the mainstream stuff people are talking about. Looking forward to see more videos on the coming year!!

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Really happy that you enjoy watching them even when talking about lesser known stuff.

Miura would be proud by your number one pick!

Nice to see someone appreciating idol anime

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

You know it, I've been trying to check out more ever since imas (started Aikatsu and plan on checking out Love Live soon)

Golden Kamuy ♡

Oh hey, a Mahoujin Guruguru mention. That's a nice lovely show.

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

It really is, I was surprised to see how underrated/underseen it is.

13 sentinels was very funny to see on this list and so high up, it is also the objectively correct take.

Nice

PhenomSage coming in to save AniKZread!

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

Love ya Takeda

Wow I unexpected THE IDOLM@STER won 1st place! You made me happy :)

As soon as you said Hanasaku no Iroha, I knew these choices were gonna be fire

What did you think of wonder egg priority, before the ending?

13 makes you epic! That game was Vanillaware's best. Art story combat is top tier! I hear it will drop in the switch soon.

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

It will indeed! I hope a lot more people get to experience this wonderful game.

Huh…yeah, usually when someone puts a list like this out, it is just contained to the year it came out…but hey, I’ve done that before where I’ve seen an absolute masterpiece years after it was released. As for the anime that I’ve seen that you had on here, I have some thoughts… Hanasaku Iroha - Man, this show is probably in my top 20 anime of all-time. However, part of the reason has to do with personal reasons because my first job was working for a hotel and I found my first serious girlfriend working at that hotel. The show reminded me so much of when I used to work at that hotel that Hanasaku Iroha almost connected with me on a spiritual level. I’ll agree that it’s not a perfect show by any means, but I still found it to be an unforgettable watch. Vinland Saga - To be perfectly honest with you, I understand where you’re coming from in your analysis of Vinland Saga. I actually had a hard time getting into it at first as well because I’m also a character-driven viewer more so than a plot-driven, but man, the show just continued to grow on me as it progressed. I think when Thorkell was introduced was when I started falling in love with the show. Dragon Maid S - To be perfectly frank, I didn’t enjoy Dragon Maid S as much as I hoped to. It was still pretty good, but for some reason, I just didn’t enjoy it as much as the first season. It definitely wasn’t because of Illulu because I actually thought she was the best part of the show and I did really like getting to see Tohru’s backstory. It’s really weird because I’m struggling to find the reasons why I didn’t enjoy it as much as the first season, but I just didn’t. Again, I’m not saying the anime is bad or I hated it. I just simply didn’t enjoy it as much as the first season, that’s all. However, I will also add that I am happy to see Kyoto Animation putting out shows and movies again. That tragic arson attack a few years ago hurt me so much because Kyoto Ani is my favorite anime company and I was so saddened that people who worked on some of my favorite anime died senselessly to some evil, vengeful asshat who deserves to burn in hell for all eternity. FMP Fumoffu - Oh, good lord, this anime. I’m glad someone is highlighting it because it is easily one of the three funniest anime I’ve ever seen and I think the rugby episode might be the funniest episode of anime I’ve ever watched. It’s especially funny if you watch it after The Second Raid because that season was so hard-hitting and dramatic while the juxtaposition of Fumoffu sets it off nicely.

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

Hanasaku is definitely a series that I can see being deeply resonant if you've been in that industry of work, Okada writes really relatable stories that hit hard if you've been given the right circumstances. Even for me as someone who's never worked in that field, I found it deeply relatable even just on a character writing level. I actually get where you're coming from with Dragon Maid S, I also would say I enjoyed the first season more, I think because it wasn't as bogged down with overarching plot narrative stuff compared to S2, but it's definitely one of those things where it's hard to pinpoint what exactly about it doesn't work quite as well as season 1. Still a great time though. Also hell yeah! Fumoffu is so good, the last episode with the deadly toxin in the classroom is definitely my favorite episode, one of the funniest eps of anime I've seen.

@Toucanbird

2 жыл бұрын

@@PhenomSage The toxin episode was really good and so was the episode where Sousuke was “trying” to learn judo. I think I just loved the episode because seeing Sousuke act like a drill sergeant was just the funniest thing to me.

Dragon Maid was the first Anime and Manga i watched until the end. I love it 😁 after it i started Darling in the Franxx and i loved it too (the manga ending is waay better tho)

Can someone tell me the name of that kare kano track?

Bento is stupid good for what it is Glad to see it mentioned Also damn, bro slapped arcane in there It's hella good anyways so works for this kind of list either way

Wait i dont remember that vr scene in dragon maid, what episode was that? Or was it just in the op/ed?

@PolarDog

2 жыл бұрын

That was the OVA.

What's the name of the song that starts at 5:39? I've looked for it and even tried Shazam but couldn't find it.

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late response, it's Dattanjin no Odori by Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin, specifically it's from the KareKano soundtrack so just search that up and you should find it.

@jawsicc

2 жыл бұрын

@@PhenomSage Thank you so much for responding! I've been looking for that song for a while but had no luck finding it. Also, great video!

I know life is busy but would love more consistent upload . Videos are good content . Keep it up

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely doing my best brother, trying to get my life together and map out my time so I can release a lot more vids. Appreciate the kind words.

you having mushoku tensei as your top 3 realy somewhat makes me happy

We're still awaiting for your Mushouku Tensei OVA review.

i was like nodding all the way and when idol master came up i was like yeeaaahhhhh? lmao i might try tho

If you like karekano, i heavily recommend Lovely Complex and Horimiya

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

I've seen Lovely Complex, only watched one episode of Horimiya but yeah that's what I was referring to when I said that Karekano has been influencing romance anime all this time lol. Definitely something I want to return to.

I love that Idolm@ster had such a profound impact on you. Its a very endearing series I can totally understand why its so special to you and many others :)

Another Idol anime I recommend is “Idoly Pride.” It was an amazing and emotional anime

Link Click YASSSSSSS👏🏾💯😩😭✨

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

Link Click so gooooooooood!

So does this mean that you didn't enjoy Sonny boy when you finished it? Bc you mentioned it as top 1 anime in summer 2021

I dont have an anime of the year list, I instead have a bunch of recs for shows no one watched

I was so sure SSSS.Dynazenon would be in here considering how much you love Gridman. Personally, I didn't really get why Gridman was so highly praised. I liked it but now as crazy as some people are with it. So, I'm hoping Dynazenon can change my opinion on that. 😁

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

haha I actually haven't watched Dynazenon yet, but I'm sure I'll love it. I've actually heard from a few people who didn't care for Gridman say they really enjoyed Dyna so who knows?

@amdhuntmc

2 жыл бұрын

@@PhenomSage Gridman has a stronger narrative and a much better villain, but the main cast of characters in Dynazenon are much better written and the interactions are much stronger. You’ll probably like it anyways because both series still have the same strengths (excellent dialogue, shot composition, cinematography, and directing) so it’ll come down to if you like plot or characters more. I personally liked Dynazenon better because of the character dynamics.

@amdhuntmc

2 жыл бұрын

oh yeah and the action in Dynazenon was better if that even means anything I guess lmao

I love Dragon Maid, but S kind of made me wonder how Take would react if he found out Illulu was a dragon. I'm not sure if Makoto knows about Fafnir, but if he does then he seems pretty fine with it.

@PolarDog

2 жыл бұрын

He does. He knows Tohru is a dragon, he knows Elma is a dragon, and he's seen Fafnir do magic stuff in front of him.

@AshXXMayftw

2 жыл бұрын

@@PolarDog Maybe have to rewatch Season 1 because I must have forgotten all of that. XD

Have you seen Fena The Pirate Princess yet?? I watched the dub and it's definitely one of the best imo.

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

Still need to finish it! Definitely enjoyed what I saw of it.

@Valkrill

2 жыл бұрын

@@PhenomSage let me know when you do! I'm sure you'll make a video on it. Seems super underrated and overlooked since I've seen zero people mention it on YT.

Eris goblin slayer ova or mushoku tensei episode 24 is just come out and it's a very important skip contact from this session. Please check out right now 🙏🙏🙏 It's amazing 💖💖💖

iroha is REALLY good

Has anyone watched Brilliant Amagi Park? My sister introduced me to it last year, and it is quite..well..brilliant.

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

Still on my list! I'm on a mission to watch every KyoAni series.

Finding Anime 90% Watching Anime 10%

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

Every time.

no Re:Zero?

OG Idolmaster is fantastic. I remember every character from it, but I don't remember anything from Cinderella Girls. OG blew my expectations away regarding idol series, then CG surprised me by just how much it disappointed me. Ben-To doesn't get nearly enough love. The premise is ridiculous, but it was sooooooooo much better than it had any right to be and I absolutely love it. Chopstick wedding dress fight might be my favorite fight of all time. Someone on that team has worn a dress before and seriously contributed to that choreography.

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

A lot of people feel that way about CG. I went in with those expectations and actually wound up really enjoying it, it's definitely not even close to 2011 but there are a lot of great stories in there, even if the start of the series is pretty rough and poorly executed. Also haha yeah Ben-To is wild with the choreography and fight concepts in general, I never knew someone could get so creative with convenience store brawls.

did u see U?

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

sage go back to speculate on made in abyss or not because reg's name meaning might be a spoiler for who he is in his Society

Getting copyright claimed for using Trip Trip Trip waiting room.

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

Haha it really is like that huh, the song is too good though so it's a worthy sacrifice

i am sad no that time I reincarnated as a slim

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

Still need to watch it!

Good list at all, except for Arcane (personally i don't count as an anime), but it's really good, definitely Idolm@ster (principally cinderella girls) it was a big surprise for me, I really liked of the series when I watched in 2021 too, it's very special to me. Btw I'll check out the 2nd place, looks really interesting narrative and story 👍

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think a lot of people expect idolm@ster to be as good as it is when they check it out, I certainly didn't. Also hope you enjoy 13 Sentinels, it's a wonderful experience!

The two words "Sing along..." is all I need to feel all warm and fuzzy inside. God I love Dragon Maid SO much and, yes - Ilulu really did become one of cutest and most wholesome (!) characters of the year.

Bruh

#1 is extremely based and well deserved

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

My man

bruhh

Today is a good day I finally hit 3000 on TikTok

when seeing the top 5, i was quite disappointed seeing number 1 but thats personal taste ig, also seeing vinland saga at 10 yas a bit dissapointing when link click's quality was dependent on arc. also 13 sentinals was soo good right

HANASAKU IROHA ONLY GETS AN HONORABLE MENT… … The shame of this shall follow you, ‘lo, unto the 10th generation.

@cthellis

2 жыл бұрын

I would normally boggle at an idol series topping one’s lost, but her if it’s going to dethrone some endless battle shounen I’m all for it. 😛

wtf?????? Mushoku tensei is only top 3?

You know why I hated Arcane? Because it's too competent. I don't mean it as a positive. It is the epitome for me of mass-produced bingeable schlock that keeps you watching, because the 7/10 and 8/10 plotlines, slick worldbuilding, and cliffhangers are objectively dopaminergic, but afterwards, you just feel empty. Not that transcendental feeling of "empty" you get from series you consider masterpieces, no, I mean the empty you get when you realize you just spent _n_ hours looking at a screen with colourful pixels rearranging themselves 30ish times a second. You just spent hours following a collage of tropes and story beats you have already seen so many times. What is even life? Don't worry, I realize pop media does not need to have some value in answering the "meaning of life" (as if pop media is something one *has* to consume in the first place). I do not get such feelings over *any* media, just that those to me seem particularly soulless while being very competent at the craft.

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

While I don't agree with the sentiment, I do understand the perspective of something that kind of clinically does everything right without having its own soul that elevates its competence. I think Arcane does have a soul but I would also say other things I experienced this year had stronger ones, even if you looked at it on an objective level that Arcane doesn't really have as many glaring issues.

@growtocycle6992

Жыл бұрын

I think you actually have some profound insight. I enjoyed the series, but it's almost demotivatingly bleak

Fr??? Top 2 is not even anime...

MUSHOKU TENSEI ONLY NR.3??? BLASPHEMY

Je parle pas anglais frere

anime is japanese animation period. if it is not from japan it is not anime no matter what you consider it because that is the actual definition of anime...

@kllrnooooova

2 жыл бұрын

The Japanese definition of anime means fucking animation dude

@kiarasapostle4thapostleoft984

2 жыл бұрын

Anime = Animation according to the Japanese tho. Even disney is considered anime to them

@gorequillnachovidal

2 жыл бұрын

@@kiarasapostle4thapostleoft984 animation made in japan, disney not made in japan

@yummybutter8707

2 жыл бұрын

@@kllrnooooova yes but anime specially means animation that comes from Japan

@kllrnooooova

2 жыл бұрын

@@gorequillnachovidal anime literally means animation. Period.

i will be your first: arcane is boring. it looks good, but that's about it. had to drop it halfway through. the pacing and writing were abysmal.

@rumfordc

2 жыл бұрын

i enjoyed your video though, will check out others on this list for sure.

@PhenomSage

2 жыл бұрын

Haha fair enough, I'll take it tho, I hope you enjoy whatever else you end up checking out!