You're favorite of 2011

[Berra2k]

Not sure if this has already been posted, but what was your favorite anime of 2011? Give a reason or a like top 3 if you're the indecisive type.

Mine was Steins;Gate.

[Ryukl]

hmm, do you mean anime's you watched in 2011 even though they were released before then or only anime released in 2011?

[Berra2k]

err released in 2011...

[Bluntjoker]

"You're favorite of 2011"

Spelled "You're" wrong. "Your" is the correct spelling in that context.



But anyways, Fate/Zero was my favorite anime released in 2011.

[LinkSword]

You're favorite of 2011

*blushes*



My top 5 for 2011 would go like this:

1) Gintama' [5/5] -> even funnier than S1, as difficult as that sounds, plus improved animation and great fights.
2) Kaiji II [5--/5] -> absolutely thrilling and gripping, as well as dark and deliciously cynical - just my kind of show.
3) Steins;Gate [4.5/5] -> time travel is a theme I love and it was handled really well; loveable protagonists.
4) Usagi Drop [4.5--/5] -> the cause of my diabetes.
5) Ano Hana [4/5] -> best drama this year, with a good ensemble cast and wonderful dialogue.


Madoka Magica would be a close sixth (4/5, too). I have yet to watch anything from Fall but other than maybe (just maybe) Fate/Zero I don't see anything that could likely change that top 5. Unless Ben-to is as fucking hilarious as people make it seem to be.

[MugiwaraMarius]

1) Kaiji 2 5 out of 5-A dark thriller with plenty of twists and turns this was by far my favorite show of the last year. Kaiji is a taught thriller that can make even the boring game of pachinko into a thrilling, tense battle of wits. It's no secret how much I love the Kaiji franchise and this was an almost perfect follow up to the first season.

2) Gintama 2011 5 out of 5- Kaiji is my favorite thriller and Gintama is my favorite comedy. Not much to be said other than after 240 episodes this show remains consistently hilarious.

3) Steins;Gate 4.5 out of 5- A great thriller with some nice twists and turns this show does have it's flaws but it was still a really entertaining ride.

4) Anohana 4++ out of 5- Excellent writing, believable characters and great dialogue with a bitter sweet sense of humor. This was an excellent drama that not only dealt how people process tragedy but it also captures what it is to be a teenager trying to grow up. The ending was a tad over dramatic but it still managed to work thematically and tie up all the loose ends.

5) Usagi Drop 4+ out of 5- This one is pure distilled joy. Cute, sweet and touching if you don't like this one then you probably don't have a heart. This was just a heartwarming slice of life. It wasn't particularly ambitious but it accomplished what it set out to do beautifully. And Rin is easily one of the most adorable anime children I have ever seen. I think the shows biggest accomplishment was making Rin act like a believable child rather than an overly precocious little shit or moe blob character. She instead manages to be adorable in a very believable way.

Edit: And no surprise Link and I have the exact same anime on our list.

[Etue]

nitpick: It's ''your'' favourite. You're means ''you are'' and though I like being favoured that is not what... I'm lingering off...

My top choices would be:
( In order of how I'd recommend them, I'm biased because I loved mawaru more than those above it )

1. Steins;Gate
2. Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Boku-tachi wa Mada Shiranai.
3. Mawaru Penguin Drum
4. Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica
5. Towa no Quon Movies

Other good ones:
6. Tiger and Bunny
7. Usagi drop

Special interests:
8. Yuru Yuri

Not finished yet/ sequels but should have watched anime:
1. Fate/zero ( first season )
2. Mirai Nikki ( has not finished airing )
3. Working'!! ( sequel to working!! )
4. The World God Only Knows 2 ( sequel )

[TheCoffeeGod]

Originally Posted by Etue

Towa no Quon Movies (have not finished airing )

It finished on November 26.

[Etue]

Originally Posted by TheCoffeeGod

It finished on November 26.

Ok, I haven't seen the last one subbed yet, my error.

[Taekwondoin]

Yuru Yuri, Brilliantly hilarious.