I finished watching and rewatching Shadows House. Kanojo mo Kanojo has arrived. So it's time for my top anime rankings to take into account all the new facts of summer 2021.
1-25 stayed the same. After that things got a little busy. In fact, so many series went up or down that it would be easier to just transpose the new rankings onto this post:
26. Rurouni Kenshin (1996-2012) (56) (manga) (1800's Japan)
27. Bakuman (2010-2013) (75) (manga) (Making Manga) $ * # ^
28. Girls und Panzer (2012-2024+) (17) (original) (Tanks) $ #
29. Uma Musume (2018-2021) (29) (game) (Horse Racing) * #
30. The Idolm@ster (2007-2021+) (57) (video game) (Idols) $ #
31. World of Witches (2007-2021+) (53) (original) (Alternative WWII) $30. The Idolm@ster (2007-2021+) (57) (video game) (Idols) $ #
32. Da Capo (2003-2013) (97) (visual novel) (Magic Trees)
33. Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019-2021+) (27) (manga) (Demon Hunters) $ *
34. Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru (2014-2021+) (21) (original/light novel) (Human Sacrifice) $ #
35. Ore no Immouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai (2010-2014) (32) (light novel) (Incest) $ * #
36. Macross (1982-2021+) (167) (original) (Idols and Pilots) $ #
37. Sailor Moon (1992-2021) (41) (manga) (Bishoujo Senshi) $ *
38. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (2007-2009) (28) (original) (Drilling to the Heavens) $ * # ^
39. Shinsekai Yori (2012-2013) (25) (light novel) (Psychics) $ * # ^
40. Katanagatari (2010) (12) (light novel) (Sword Hunting) $ * # ^
41. Hayate no Gotoku (2007-2014) (85) (manga) (Butler Comedy) $ *40. Katanagatari (2010) (12) (light novel) (Sword Hunting) $ * # ^
42. Haruhi Suzumiya (2006-2015) (22) (light novel) (Crazy God) $ *
43. Papa no Iukoto wo Kikinasai! (2012-2015) (15) (light novel) (Artificial Family) $ *
44. Angel Beats (2010-2015) (15) (original) (The Afterlife) $ *
45. Hibike! Euphonium (2015-2022+) (28) (light novel) (Band) $ * #
44. Angel Beats (2010-2015) (15) (original) (The Afterlife) $ *
45. Hibike! Euphonium (2015-2022+) (28) (light novel) (Band) $ * #
46. Shingeki no Kyojin (2013-2022+) (81) (manga) (Titans) * #
47. Saki (2009-2015) (55) (manga) (Yuri + Mahjong) $
48. Scrapped Princess (2003) (24) (light novel) (Human Rights) $ * # ^
49. Boku ha Tomodachi ga Sukunai (2011-2013) (25) (light novel) (Unlikely Friendship) $ *
50. Maria-sama ga Miteru (2004-2009) (44) (light novel) (Elegant Yuri) $ *
48. Scrapped Princess (2003) (24) (light novel) (Human Rights) $ * # ^
49. Boku ha Tomodachi ga Sukunai (2011-2013) (25) (light novel) (Unlikely Friendship) $ *
50. Maria-sama ga Miteru (2004-2009) (44) (light novel) (Elegant Yuri) $ *
51. Kobato (2009) (24) (manga) (A Pure Heart's Power) $ * # ^
52. Sora no Woto (2010) (14) (original) (World's End) $ * # ^
53. Non Non Biyori (2013-2021) (38) (manga) (Country Living) * #
52. Sora no Woto (2010) (14) (original) (World's End) $ * # ^
53. Non Non Biyori (2013-2021) (38) (manga) (Country Living) * #
54. Ef (2007-2008) (25) (visual novel) (Difficult Courtships) $ * # ^
55. Vividred Operation (2013) (12) (original) (Textbook Magical Girl Rendition) $ * # ^
56. Grisaia (2014-2020) (27) (visual novel) (Culture Shock/Shock Therapy) $ *
57. Eromanga Sensei (2017-2019) (14) (light novel) (Making light novels) $
58. Suka Suka (2017) (12) (light novel) (Leprechauns) $
59. Record of Lodoss War (1990-2015) (13) (original) (Classical Fantasy) $ * # ^
60. Boku no Hero Academia (2016-2021+) (97) (manga) (Heroes) $
55. Vividred Operation (2013) (12) (original) (Textbook Magical Girl Rendition) $ * # ^
56. Grisaia (2014-2020) (27) (visual novel) (Culture Shock/Shock Therapy) $ *
57. Eromanga Sensei (2017-2019) (14) (light novel) (Making light novels) $
58. Suka Suka (2017) (12) (light novel) (Leprechauns) $
59. Record of Lodoss War (1990-2015) (13) (original) (Classical Fantasy) $ * # ^
60. Boku no Hero Academia (2016-2021+) (97) (manga) (Heroes) $
61. Shirobako (2014-2020) (27) (original) (Making Anime) $ * #
62. Puella Magi Madoka Magica (2011-2022+) (26) (original) (Sacrifice) $ * #
63. Koutetsujou no Kabaneri (2016-2019) (13) (original) (Zombies on Trains) $ #
64. AKB0048 (2012-2013) (26) (original) (The importance of Entertainment) $ * #
65. Ro-Kyu-Bu! (2011-2013) (25) (light novel) (Basketball) $ * # ^
64. AKB0048 (2012-2013) (26) (original) (The importance of Entertainment) $ * #
65. Ro-Kyu-Bu! (2011-2013) (25) (light novel) (Basketball) $ * # ^
66. The World God Only Knows (2010-2013) (40) (manga) (Gaming Girls via Knowledge of Girl Games) $ *
67. Princess Principal (2017-2024+) (13) (original) (Spies) $ #
68. Edens Zero (2021+) (13) (manga) (Have Friends will Travel)
69. Shadows House (2021) (13) (manga) (Mystery Mansion)
70. Berserk (1997-2017) (49) (manga) (Medieval Historical Fantasy) $
71. Hai to Gensou no Grimgar (2016) (12) (light novel) (Fantasy != Escapism) $
71. Hai to Gensou no Grimgar (2016) (12) (light novel) (Fantasy != Escapism) $
72. Basilisk (2005-2018) (23) (light novel) (Ninja Romeo and Juliet) $ * # ^
73. Angelic Layer (2001) (26) (manga) (Street Fighter-type gaming) $ * #
73. Angelic Layer (2001) (26) (manga) (Street Fighter-type gaming) $ * #
74. Maji de Watashi ni Koi Shinasai! (2011) (12) (visual novel) (Uphill Battles) $ *
75. Toradora! (2008-2011) (26) (light novel) (Happily Ever After Romance) $ * # ^
76. Kanojo mo Kanojo (2021+) (1) (manga) (Bigamy)
77. Rocket Girls (2007) (12) (light novel) (Spaceflight) $ * # ^
78. Honzuki no Gekokujou (2019-2021+) (27) (light novel) (Illness) $
79. Kanata no Astra (2019) (12) (manga) (Lost in Space) $ * # ^
79. Kanata no Astra (2019) (12) (manga) (Lost in Space) $ * # ^
80. Shin Seiki Evangelion (1995-2021) (26) (original) (Misfits vs. Angels) $ * #
81. Cowboy Bebop (1998-2001) (27) (original) (Space Bounty Hunters) $ * # ^
81. Cowboy Bebop (1998-2001) (27) (original) (Space Bounty Hunters) $ * # ^
82. Ryuuou no Oshigoto! (2018) (12) (light novel) (Shogi) $
83. Hanasaku Iroha (2011-2013) (27) (original) (Hotels) $ * # ^
84. Air (2005) (14) (visual novel) (Despair) $ * #
85. Akame ga Kill! (2014) (19) (manga) (Assassins) $
86. Touch/MIX (1985-2019) (121) (manga) (Effort leads to Success) $
87. New Game (2016-2017) (25) (manga) (Making Games) $
88. Shukufuku no Campanella (2010) (13) (visual novel) (Either-Or Choices) $ * # ^
84. Air (2005) (14) (visual novel) (Despair) $ * #
85. Akame ga Kill! (2014) (19) (manga) (Assassins) $
86. Touch/MIX (1985-2019) (121) (manga) (Effort leads to Success) $
87. New Game (2016-2017) (25) (manga) (Making Games) $
88. Shukufuku no Campanella (2010) (13) (visual novel) (Either-Or Choices) $ * # ^
89. Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai (2011-2013) (12) (original) (Ghosts) $ * # ^
90. Tari Tari (2012-2014) (14) (original) (The Healing Power of Music) $ * # ^91. Uuchuu no Stellvia (2003) (26) (original) (Man vs. Nature) $ * #
92. Vandread (2000-2001) (26) (original) (War between the Sexes) $ * #
93. Akaneiro ni Somaru Saka (2008-2009) (13) (visual novel) (Humorous Harem) $ * #
92. Vandread (2000-2001) (26) (original) (War between the Sexes) $ * #
93. Akaneiro ni Somaru Saka (2008-2009) (13) (visual novel) (Humorous Harem) $ * #
94. Working! (2010-2016) (53) (manga) (Working) $ * #
95. Juuou Mujin no Fafnir (2015) (12) (light novel) (Dragons) $ *
96. Hunter x Hunter (1999-2014) (146) (manga) (Hunters) $
96. Hunter x Hunter (1999-2014) (146) (manga) (Hunters) $
97. Yama no Susume (2013-2021+) (53) (manga) (Hiking) $
98. Tales of 'x' (2001-2018) (81) (video game) (Modern take on Fantasy genre) $
99. Youjo Senki (2017-2022+) (14) (light novel) (WWI Fantasy) $
100. Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear (2020-2021+) (12) (light novel) (Charity)
101. Kami-tachi ni Hirowareta Otoko (2020-2022+) (12) (light novel) (Cleanliness is next to Godliness)
102. Valvrave the Liberator (2013) (24) (original) (Sudden Blood) $ * # ^
103. High School of the Dead (2010-2011) (13) (manga) (Zombie Apocalypse) $ *
104. Outbreak Company (2013) (12) (light novel) (Anime Ambassadors) $ *
103. High School of the Dead (2010-2011) (13) (manga) (Zombie Apocalypse) $ *
104. Outbreak Company (2013) (12) (light novel) (Anime Ambassadors) $ *
105. No Game No Life (2014-2017) (13) (light novel) (Clever and Complex Art/Plot/Setting) $
106. Umineko no Naku Koro Ni (2009) (26) (visual novel) (Blue truth vs. Red truth) $ *
107. Claymore (2007) (23) (manga) (Teamwork) $ *
108. School Days (2007-2008) (14) (visual novel) (The demerits of casual sex) $ * # ^
109. Schwarzesmarken (2016) (12) (light novel) (Communism) $ * #
110. To Love ru (2008-2017) (55) (manga) (Maximized Ecchi) $ *
108. School Days (2007-2008) (14) (visual novel) (The demerits of casual sex) $ * # ^
109. Schwarzesmarken (2016) (12) (light novel) (Communism) $ * #
110. To Love ru (2008-2017) (55) (manga) (Maximized Ecchi) $ *
111. Yu Yu Hakusho (1992-2018) (113) (manga) (Spirit Detectives) $ * # ^
112. Granblue Fantasy the Animation (2017-2020) (28) (video game) (Really just Final Fantasy) $ #
113. Kiniro Mosaic (2013-2021+) (25) (manga) (Cute Girls) $ *
114. Shakugan no Shana (2005-2012) (77) (light novel) (Flame Hazes vs. Guze no Tomogara) $ * #
115. Aishiteru ze Baby (2004) (26) (manga) (Child Abuse) $ *
116. History’s Strongest Disciple Kenichi (2006-2014) (61) (manga) (Martial Arts) $ *
121. Kyoukai no Rinne (2015-2017) (75) (manga) (Shinigami poverty comedy) $ *
122. Samurai Champloo (2004-2005) (26) (original) (Yojimbo) $ * #
123. Rokka no Yuusha (2015) (12) (light novel) (Mystery + Action) $
124. Card Captor Sakura (1998-2018) (59) (manga) (Dressup) $
125. High School Fleet (2016-2020) (15) (original) (Ships) $ * #
115. Aishiteru ze Baby (2004) (26) (manga) (Child Abuse) $ *
116. History’s Strongest Disciple Kenichi (2006-2014) (61) (manga) (Martial Arts) $ *
117. Guyver (1986-2006) (26) (manga) (Genetic Engineering) $
118. Flame of Recca (1997-1998) (42) (manga) (Magic items + Battle) $ *
119. Prince of Tennis (2001-2021+) (123) (manga) (Tennis) $
120. Sakura Trick (2014) (12) (manga) (Lesbianism) $ *119. Prince of Tennis (2001-2021+) (123) (manga) (Tennis) $
121. Kyoukai no Rinne (2015-2017) (75) (manga) (Shinigami poverty comedy) $ *
122. Samurai Champloo (2004-2005) (26) (original) (Yojimbo) $ * #
123. Rokka no Yuusha (2015) (12) (light novel) (Mystery + Action) $
124. Card Captor Sakura (1998-2018) (59) (manga) (Dressup) $
125. High School Fleet (2016-2020) (15) (original) (Ships) $ * #
126. Vinland Saga (2019) (24) (manga) (Vikings) $
127. Nekopara (2017-2020) (14) (visual novel) (Cats) $ * #
128. Steins;Gate (2011-2018) (26) (visual novel) (Time Travel) $ * #129. BanG Dream! (2017-2022+) (41) (original) (Let's form a band!) #
130. Gate (2015-2016) (24) (light novel) (The military as a force for good) $
131. Hikaru no Go (2001-2004) (75) (manga) (Go) $ *
132. Zero no Tsukaima (2006-2012) (50) (light novel) (Magic School/School Romance) $ * #
133. Akatsuki no Yona (2014-2016) (27) (manga) (Oriental Historical Fantasy) $
134. Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun (2014-2015) (12) (manga) (Funny Matchmaking) $
135. Galaxy Angel (2001-2006) (93) (visual novel) (Cynical Humor) $ * #
135. Galaxy Angel (2001-2006) (93) (visual novel) (Cynical Humor) $ * #
136. Mikakunin de Shinkoukei (2014) (14) (manga) (Arranged Marriage) $
137. Valkyria Chronicles (2009-2011) (28) (video game) (War) $ *
137. Valkyria Chronicles (2009-2011) (28) (video game) (War) $ *
138. Wake Up, Girls! (2014-2018) (27) (original) (Cynical Take on Idol Life) $ * #
139. Hanayamata (2014) (12) (manga) (Yosakoi) $ *
139. Hanayamata (2014) (12) (manga) (Yosakoi) $ *
140. Spice and Wolf (2008-2009) (26) (light novel) (Merchants) $
141. Hyouka (2012-2013) (23) (light novel) (Everyday Mysteries) $
142. Amagami SS (2010-2012) (28) (visual novel) (Branching Plot Paths) $ * # ^
143. Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu (2010-2012) (29) (light novel) (Zany School Life) $ *
144. Death March (2018) (12) (light novel) (Archetypical Isekai) $ *
145. Choyoyu (2019) (12) (light novel) (Expertise) $
146. Locodol (2014-2016) (15) (manga) (Under the Radar Idols) $
142. Amagami SS (2010-2012) (28) (visual novel) (Branching Plot Paths) $ * # ^
143. Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu (2010-2012) (29) (light novel) (Zany School Life) $ *
144. Death March (2018) (12) (light novel) (Archetypical Isekai) $ *
145. Choyoyu (2019) (12) (light novel) (Expertise) $
146. Locodol (2014-2016) (15) (manga) (Under the Radar Idols) $
147. Soul Eater (2008-2014) (51) (manga) (Madness) $ *
148. Yuru Yuri (2011-2019) (41) (manga) (Maximized Yuri) $
149. Lucky Star/Miyakawa-ke (2007-2013) (25) (manga) (Well Balanced Group of Friends) $
150. Nichijou (2011) (26) (manga) (Zaniness Ensues) $ *
151. Ore no Kanojo to Osananajimi ga Shuraba Sugiru! (2013) (13) (light novel) (Childhood Friends) $
152. Dimension W (2016) (13) (manga) (Odd couple) $ *
150. Nichijou (2011) (26) (manga) (Zaniness Ensues) $ *
151. Ore no Kanojo to Osananajimi ga Shuraba Sugiru! (2013) (13) (light novel) (Childhood Friends) $
152. Dimension W (2016) (13) (manga) (Odd couple) $ *
153. Gosick (2011) (24) (light novel) (Classical Mystery) $ * # ^
154. Btooom! (2012) (12) (manga) (Survival Game/Battle Royale) $ *
155. Miyuki (1983-1984) (32) (manga) (Idyllic '80's) $ *
156. Kuromukuro (2016) (26) (original) (Rip Van Winkle in Japan) $ * #
157. Myself;Yourself (2007) (13) (visual novel) (Suicide) $ * #
158. Broken Blade (2010-2014) (7) (manga) (Quartz Mecha Combat) $
159. H2 (1995-1996) (41) (manga) (Making lemonade out of life's lemons) $ *
155. Miyuki (1983-1984) (32) (manga) (Idyllic '80's) $ *
156. Kuromukuro (2016) (26) (original) (Rip Van Winkle in Japan) $ * #
157. Myself;Yourself (2007) (13) (visual novel) (Suicide) $ * #
158. Broken Blade (2010-2014) (7) (manga) (Quartz Mecha Combat) $
159. H2 (1995-1996) (41) (manga) (Making lemonade out of life's lemons) $ *
160. Joukamachi no Dandelion (2015) (12) (manga) (Big families) $ *
161. Hataraku Maou-sama! (2013-2021+) (13) (light novel) (Isekai-jin Assimilating to Earth) $ *
162. Martian Successor Nadesico (1996-1998) (26) (original) (Unintelligible Space Action) $ * #
163. Kokoro Toshokan (2001) (13) (manga) (Soothing Sadness) $ * #
164. Natsuiro Kiseki (2012) (13) (original) (Playful Wish Granting) $ * #
165. Zettai Bouei Leviathan (2013) (13) (video game) (MMO-Type Fantasy Setting) $ * # ^
166. Atelier Escha & Logy (2014) (12) (video game) (Work in a Fantasy World) $ * #
167. Baccano/Durarara! (2007-2016) (81) (light novel) (Synchronicity) $
168. To Heart (1999-2012) (50) (visual novel) (Biggest Harem Ever) $
169. Kitakubu Katsudou Kiroku (2013) (12) (manga) (Sweet Humor) $ *
170. Assassination Classroom (2013-2017) (48) (manga) (Teacher Killing) $ * #
171. Ginga E Kickoff (2012-2013) (39) (original) (Soccer) $ * #
172. Happiness! (2006-2007) (13) (visual novel) (Mages in Training) $ * #
173. Tamayura (2010-2016) (34) (original) (Photography) $ * #
174. Death Note (2006-2008) (37) (manga) (Perfect Crime) $ * #
161. Hataraku Maou-sama! (2013-2021+) (13) (light novel) (Isekai-jin Assimilating to Earth) $ *
162. Martian Successor Nadesico (1996-1998) (26) (original) (Unintelligible Space Action) $ * #
163. Kokoro Toshokan (2001) (13) (manga) (Soothing Sadness) $ * #
164. Natsuiro Kiseki (2012) (13) (original) (Playful Wish Granting) $ * #
165. Zettai Bouei Leviathan (2013) (13) (video game) (MMO-Type Fantasy Setting) $ * # ^
166. Atelier Escha & Logy (2014) (12) (video game) (Work in a Fantasy World) $ * #
167. Baccano/Durarara! (2007-2016) (81) (light novel) (Synchronicity) $
168. To Heart (1999-2012) (50) (visual novel) (Biggest Harem Ever) $
169. Kitakubu Katsudou Kiroku (2013) (12) (manga) (Sweet Humor) $ *
170. Assassination Classroom (2013-2017) (48) (manga) (Teacher Killing) $ * #
171. Ginga E Kickoff (2012-2013) (39) (original) (Soccer) $ * #
172. Happiness! (2006-2007) (13) (visual novel) (Mages in Training) $ * #
173. Tamayura (2010-2016) (34) (original) (Photography) $ * #
174. Death Note (2006-2008) (37) (manga) (Perfect Crime) $ * #
175. Kamisama ni Natta hi (2020) (12) (original) (Fake it till you make it) $ * #
176. Amagi Brilliant Park (2014-2015) (14) (light novel) (Theme Parks) $
177. Boku Dake ga Inai Machi (2016) (12) (manga) (Child Murder Mystery) $ * #
178. Shuumatsu no Izetta (2016) (12) (original) (WWII Fantasy) $ * #
179. Sore ga Seiyuu (2015-2016) (14) (manga) (Voice acting) $ *
180. Imouto Sae Ireba Ii (2017) (12) (light novel) (Vulgar Humor) $ *
181. Kimi ni Todoke (2009-2011) (38) (manga) (Classic Romance Story) $ *
182. Azumanga Daioh (2002) (26) (manga) (Melancholy Humor) $ * #
183. Ghost in the Shell (1995-2021+) (54) (manga) (Cop show) $ * #
176. Amagi Brilliant Park (2014-2015) (14) (light novel) (Theme Parks) $
177. Boku Dake ga Inai Machi (2016) (12) (manga) (Child Murder Mystery) $ * #
178. Shuumatsu no Izetta (2016) (12) (original) (WWII Fantasy) $ * #
179. Sore ga Seiyuu (2015-2016) (14) (manga) (Voice acting) $ *
180. Imouto Sae Ireba Ii (2017) (12) (light novel) (Vulgar Humor) $ *
181. Kimi ni Todoke (2009-2011) (38) (manga) (Classic Romance Story) $ *
182. Azumanga Daioh (2002) (26) (manga) (Melancholy Humor) $ * #
183. Ghost in the Shell (1995-2021+) (54) (manga) (Cop show) $ * #
184. Ao Haru Ride (2014) (13) (manga) (Exes Who Get Back Together) $ *
185. Mahoromatic (2001-2009) (28) (manga) (Death Countdown) $ * #
186. Girlish Number (2016) (12) (light novel) (Voice Actors) $ * #
185. Mahoromatic (2001-2009) (28) (manga) (Death Countdown) $ * #
186. Girlish Number (2016) (12) (light novel) (Voice Actors) $ * #
187. Tears to Tiara (2009) (26) (video game) (Arthurial Legend Fantasy) $ * #
188. Seitokai no Ichizon (2009-2013) (23) (light novel) (Polygamy) $ * #
188. Seitokai no Ichizon (2009-2013) (23) (light novel) (Polygamy) $ * #
189. Chihayafuru (2011-2020) (73) (manga) (Karuta) $
190. Sora no Otoshimono (2009-2014) (25) (manga) (Girls who fall from the Sky) $ *
190. Sora no Otoshimono (2009-2014) (25) (manga) (Girls who fall from the Sky) $ *
191. Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 (2009) (11) (original) (Earthquakes) $ * # ^
192. Usagi Drop (2011-2012) (11) (manga) (Adoption) $ * #
193. Binbou Shimai Monogatari (2006) (10) (manga) (Two is All You Need) $ *
194. Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) (1) (novel) (Hard working Witch) $ * # ^
195. Summer Wars (2009) (1) (original) (Family) $ * # ^
195. Summer Wars (2009) (1) (original) (Family) $ * # ^
196. Mononoke Hime (1997) (1) (original) (Nature's Beauty) $ * # ^
197. Spirited Away (2001) (1) (original) (Finding Your Own Way in the World) $ * # ^
198. Omoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare (2020) (1) (manga) (Love Square) $ *
199. Battle Athletes (1997-2021) (6) (original) (The Olympics) $ * #
200. Fatal Fury (1992-1994) (3) (video game) (Street Fighter-ish) $ * # ^
199. Battle Athletes (1997-2021) (6) (original) (The Olympics) $ * #
200. Fatal Fury (1992-1994) (3) (video game) (Street Fighter-ish) $ * # ^
I decided that any series short of a full cour in length, (12 episodes, or say 6 episodes of double length than normal, or 24 episodes of half length) should eventually be removed from these rankings and replaced with something longer. This is because I can't really tell someone a 120 episode series is 'great, must-see,' but simultaneously that it's worse than a 1-hour movie. It belittles all the series that have put in the time, budget and effort to tell a sprawling intricate story to have these oav's and films potshotting away at them in competition.
I don't care how good a movie is, it's still just one movie. Therefore my 10 remaining ranked series that are below the minimum length are now ranked from 191-200.
Unsurprisingly, lots of series that have announced new seasons of content went up higher in the rankings, like Youjo Senki and Kami-tachi. There were also shows that I've recently rewatched that I like better than before, and shows that I've cooled on over time. Chihayafuru doesn't appeal to me like it used to, so I dropped it all the way down to 189. So series were changing positions for all sorts of reasons, but of course most of them managed to go up because the movies and short series got out of the way.
Shadows House moved up to 69. It didn't get a sequel announcement like I hoped, and no 13 episode, incomplete series is going to get ranked higher than that.
Kanojo mo Kanojo went up to 76 for basically the same reason. Every episode is going to be perfect, based on what I know from the manga, but in the end it will just be a 12 episode, incomplete series. So it can't win against longer series or series with endings. Quality per second can only get you so far.
Even PapaKiki, which has 15 episodes and at least shows Sora and Yuuta getting married, is only 43rd in these rankings. If new series want to rank higher they have to produce more content, period. The second season of Uma Musume let it race all the way to 29th. Youth isn't a sin, but lack of length is.
Edens Zero fell back to 68th now that it's clear the 25 episodes it's been assigned to work with aren't even going to reach the fight with Drakken Joe. This is basically the same period of coverage as if One Piece suddenly stopped at the Baratie Floating Restaraunt. This series also desperately needs a sequel announcement.
All three of these new series are ranking really highly for shows that don't elicit tears. I think there are many valuable emotions in life and tears don't include all of them. Shadows House has a sort of excitement to it which comes from overcoming danger through your own strength. Kanojo mo Kanojo is funny and insightful. Edens Zero is fun. A tearjerker like Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 can certainly make people cry, but it can't do what these other series are doing, so it isn't necessarily better. The same for Anohana, which I've reduced down to 89th.
Kimetsu no Yaiba moved up to 33rd based on its upcoming season, but it really needs to be adapted in full. If it were I could see it rising to a top-10 series. It certainly has enough fans and makes enough money that you'd think this would be possible.
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