Anne Shirley

This list is under development ◖⁠⚆⁠ᴥ⁠⚆⁠◗

I included those anime which are realistic and relatable. You can relate to the characters and events in the anime with your own life.

This stack is dedicated to a variety of anime, the events of which either directly take place in a Victorian setting, or emulate it in one way or another through (dark) steampunk or romantic aesthetics and philosophy. I also included shows with significant inspiration from Victorian history or literature. Given the setting, most of these anime are pretty gothic and sophisticated, but that wasn't the end in itself.

This stack is intended for (relatively) old cult or nostalgic anime that have received a second wind and new relevance in our time thanks to remakes, reboots, new seasons or spin-offs. For ease of reference, I will credit new inclusions in franchises with the original source, rather than the other way around.

Adolescence is the most significant period of change in our lives, a fleeting yet intense stage where we begin to discover who we really are. It’s the moment when innocence starts to fade, and experience takes its place, shaping the identity and personality that will accompany us for the rest of our lives.

This collection brings together anime that capture the essence of growing up through real, relatable stories. These series dive into the emotional, social, and psychological struggles of adolescence and young adulthood, exploring themes like self-esteem, anxiety, loneliness, trauma, personal growth, first love, passion, and the search for purpose.

With powerful messages, life lessons, and moments of introspection, these stories reflect the beauty and complexity of coming of age, a journey of change that defines us and pushes us toward the future.

This list contains anime which have a melancholic and nostalgic feel to it.

Characters who are enneagram type 4w3 or 4w5 according to Personality Database. Inspired by @flaresherbert's Interest Stacks for the 16 MBTI personality types.

List with all the Latin Spanish dubbing available on the Crunchyroll platform, whether they are distributed by Crunchy or available on the platform

Part 01: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/45947
Part 02: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/45949
Part 03: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/45951
Part 04: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/45952
Part 05: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/45953
Part 06: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/45954
Part 07: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/45955
Part 08: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/45956

There's A LOT of anime coming out these days so here's a collection of 2020s anime that I think are worth watching or are well regarded

Each entry will have a brief description for anyone who wants to know what the anime is about. Underneath I will go into more detail about why I think its worth watching without any spoilers.

This stack will be updated every season at the very least

Sequels are excluded

An addendum of titles I'm interested in that are missing from other stacks. Mostly 2020s & upcoming.


Very loose definition including old franchises with frequent projects, sequels with 5+ year gap, adaptations of older Western media, new projects, etc (basically anything a fan who hasn't seen a project in ages could be excited for lol)


// Titles go here if removed from stack //
Long-running franchises:
Movies: City Hunter, Conan, Doraemon, Lupin, Shin-chan, ...
Bakugan (2007 ...)
Battle Spirits (2008 -> 2021)
Beyblade X (2001 ...)
Digimon
Fate/
Fafner (2004 ...)
Gundam
Hakushon Daimaou (1969 -> 2020)
Ikkitousen (2003 ...)
Love Live (2013 ...)
Osomatsu
Precure (New project yearly)
Sailor Moon
Sword Art Online (2012 ...)
Taka no Tsume
Tenchi Muyou
The iDOLM@STER (2011 ...)
Yu☆Gi☆Oh!
Zoids (1999 -> 2020)

Sequels:
Major 2nd (2011 -> 2018)
Shin Chuuka Ichiban! (1997 -> 2019)
Hanyou no Yashahime (2009 -> 2020)
Toaru Kagaku no Railgun T (2013 -> 2020)
Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen (2012 -> 2022)
KanColle (2015 -> 2022)
Shin Tennis no Oujisama: U-17 World Cup (2014 -> 2022)
Utawarerumono (2006 -> 2015 -> 2022)
Mahoutsukai no Yome Season 2 (2017 -> 2023)
Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi (2018 -> 2024)
Mahoutsukai Precure!! Mirai Days (2017 -> 2025)
One Punch Man s3 (2019 -> 2025)
Dorohedoro (2020 -> ?)


Remakes:
Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These (1988 -> 2018)
Captain Tsubasa (2018)
Gegege no Kitarou (2018)
Fruits Basket (2001 -> 2019)
Bem (1968 -> 2006 -> 2019)
Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (1991 -> 2020)
Shaman King (2001 -> 2021)
Saiyuuki Reload: Zeroin (2004 -> 2022)
The First Slam Dunk (1993 -> 2022)
Tokyo Mew Mew New ♡ (2002 -> 2022)
Trigun Stampede (1998 -> 2023)
Urusei Yatsura (1981 -> 2023)
Dragon Ball Daima (2024)
Ranma ½ (1989 -> 2024)
Jigoku Sensei Nube (1996 -> 2025)
Shin Samurai-den Yaiba (1991 -> 2025)
Koukaku Kidoutai (TV) (1995 -> 2026)
The One Piece


New Projects/Related:
Kud Wafter (2014 -> 2020)
Majo Minarai wo Sagashite (1999 -> 2020)
Shoot! Goal to the Future (1993 -> 2022)
Lupin Zero (2022)
Bastard!! Ankoku no Hakaishin (1992 -> 2022)
Hi no Tori: Eden no Sora (2004 -> 2023)
Bikkurimen (1987 -> 2023)
FLCL Grunge/Shoegaze (2018 -> 2023)
Heart Cocktail Colorful (1986 -> 2023)
Koukaku Kidoutai: SAC_2045 (2006 -> 2023)
Megumi no Daigo: Kyuukoku no Orange (1999 -> 2023)
Rilakkuma (2019 -> ?)

Anniversary Projects:

Old source material:
Nihon Chinbotsu 2020 (1973 -> 2020)
Marudase Kintarou (2008 -> 2020)
Pluto (2003 -> 2023)
T.P BON (1978 -> 2024)
Uzumaki (1998 -> 2024)

Western:
Star Wars: Visions (2021)
RWBY: Hyousetsu Teikoku (2013 -> 2022)
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2010 -> 2023)
Isekai Suicide Squad (2016 -> 2024)
Terminator 0 (2024)

Miscellany:
Astroman (2020)
Atashin'chi Next (2024)
Go Nagai (Various works)
IseLeve (new project for whatever reason...)
Mecha-ude (2018 -> 2024)
Midori no Makibao: Owaranai Chоusen!! (1996 -> 2022)
Re:cycle of the Penguindrum (2011 -> 2022)
Shugo Chara!: Jewel Joker (Manga)
Tokyo Babylon 2021 (it's been so long the studio has probably forgotten about it)
̶V̶a̶m̶p̶i̶r̶e̶ ̶K̶n̶i̶g̶h̶t̶ ̶s̶3̶ ̶W̶H̶E̶N̶?̶ ̶:̶c̶o̶p̶i̶u̶m̶:̶

// *years listed may not be consistent between start/finish year


For reference (unaffiliated):
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/31735 - Anime that have a Reboot/Remake by Ssnowyy (most comprehensive)
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/14966 - by DigiCat (includes a few more niche titles missed in the stack above)
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/10726 - by Kacha_Shosha (even nicher titles)
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/31019 - by KaoriEsperanza (a few at the bottom which are not included in the above stacks)
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/10193 - Anime Based on Significantly Older Manga (Remakes) by MeanMrMusician
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/34751 - Revived Anime by Doggo1195 (Last updated Feb2024)
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/34986 - by RobertBobert (includes notes)
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/10324 - Anime based on Western media by Xaxos92

This stack is dedicated to Class S, a famous phenomenon in Japanese youth girl culture of the early 20th century and the literary genre it inspired. Cultivating caused by situational homosexuality and the closed, same-sex nature of education at that time, passionate homoerotic friendships between young girls in all-girls' schools and universities of the 1920s, Class S has had a huge influence on the formation of traditions of both friendship and lesbian media in Japanese culture in the 20th and then 21st centuries.

In particular, many of the tropes, trends, and mythology of Class directly inspired and became the prototype for the yuri genre, thanks to the huge popularity of the Class S "Maria-sama ga Miteru" LN series and its anime adaptation in the 00s. Because of this, the original "homoerotic passionate female friendship" nature of Class S has been somewhat diluted, and now literal or Class S-inspired shows can be completely platonic or ambiguously homoerotic, or even outright lesbian romance. Much depends on the premise and the intentions of the authors in each individual work. So, you can get both a de facto MariMite in a modern setting like Hibike! Euphonium, and a full-fledged romance emulating the Class S aesthetic like Strawberry Panic. Or even a yuri show directly parodying this concept like Watashi no Yuri wa Oshigoto desu.

Although Class has not existed in its classic form for many years, it continues to inspire Japanese girls' media both directly and through various influences.

Spring 2025 is getting closer, so I decided to make this list to celebrate this new season of anime adaptations.
The list is based on how much I am hyped for the series. so you may have your own ranking.
#1 - #6: You must watch them no matter what!
#7 - #11: they can be good like the first six, but there are somethings that may ruin this shows.
#12 - #14: they may be good but I will say that with a grain of salt since I am not sure!
#15 - #22: They have nice premise, that's why they are on the list so maybe they can be a banger or miss!

Anime for the Girls, with female protagonist. Reminder that we can watch all anime we want 🫶

Anime that take place in real life, but in a region of the world uncommon for anime.

Generally, places outside of East Asia, Western Europe, and the US.

Might have sci-fi or fantasy elements, and might take place in the past/future, but the setting has to be a real country. No settings where it's based on a certain culture/country but is its own world, even if the inspiration is obvious (ex: Magi and the Middle East, Gosick and Southern Europe).

Also includes globe-trotting anime such as Lupin III, where episodes take place in different countries, some common and some not.