I rate this not only on how good an overall show and anime it is but how it specifically dramatizes and deals with gender issues depicted in each series. Gender issues a weighted s bit more, but time spent on the subject as well...
Swords, guns, magic, machines. Fighting for the pride of their school and for fame and glory
A comprehensive list of every Anime I have taken to completion (or feel I have seen enough) and my thoughts on each. Order was chosen based on personal enjoyment and feelings on the series in question.
Bonus points for: -"weak" MC -only male in female school -chosen one -tsundere main girl -MC with unique supportive power -sacred/living weapon -battle tournament -gratuitous English -shitty CGI monsters -school...