3x3 Favorite Anime

Oct 15, 2020 2:55 PM

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I think it would be neat to have an ongoing 3x3 thread, so we can show our favorite shows/series! It's fun to find people who have similar taste, especially since you can exchange recommendations if you have common interests :)

Here's a website I recommend using for grid image creation:
http://bighugelabs.com/mosaic.php

Here's mine!

Left to Right

Top: 「Monogatari」, 「Madoka☆Magica」, 「Fate」
Middle: 「Hidamari Sketch」, 「Katanagatari」, 「Neon Genesis Evangelion」
Bottom: 「Garden of Sinners」, 「Spice & Wolf」, 「Attack on Titan」

Anyways, I implore you all to share your own! I'd love to see what everyone likes :)

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Oct 15, 2020 4:52 PM

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Going with this off the basis of personal favorites I'd immediately be fine rewatching again, several times.

(Right, should probably source these: Samurai Flamenco, Hourou Musuko, Gundam: IBO, YuruCamp, Symphogear, Rinne no Lagrange, Houseki no Kuni, The Big O, and Gundam Build Fighters from left to right, top to bottom)

Oct 15, 2020 5:00 PM

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Mostly newer anime, but I tried doing a 3x3 using art from Danbooru. Would be interesting to see how easily identifiable some of these are, as they're relatively obscure.

Oct 15, 2020 5:26 PM

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Siuki-291 said:

(Right, should probably source these: Samurai Flamenco, Hourou Musuko, Gundam: IBO, YuruCamp, Symphogear, Rinne no Lagrange, Houseki no Kuni, The Big O, and Gundam Build Fighters from left to right, top to bottom)

1/2

+ | a fellow Yuru Camp enjoyer ;)

- | I really wanted to like it, but something about Houseki no Kuni didn't click with me-- I felt a little underwhelmed, to be honest. The premise is really unique and it has such beautiful visuals, but I felt like the narrative direction was a little weird. What did you like most about it? I really want to come to enjoy it more, since I hear it gets really good.

? | Other than that, your taste seems cool! I'll admit Gundam isn't my thing, but for what it's worth, I like mech shows here and there.

omgeveryone9 said:
Mostly newer anime, but I tried doing a 3x3 using art from Danbooru. Would be interesting to see how easily identifiable some of these are, as they're relatively obscure.

Big fan of your whole top row! I watched A Place Further Than the Universe and it was pretty sweet, but I don't really recognize the rest (besides Yuri on Ice). What are the four in the bottom right corner?

Your taste seems sweet!

Edit: Looks like your chart has disappeared D:

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Oct 15, 2020 5:46 PM

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Here are my favorite anime. In no particular order...
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
- A Place Further than the Universe
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica
- Made in Abyss
- Princess Principal
- Vinland Saga
- Baccano!
- One Punch Man
- Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet

Oct 15, 2020 5:59 PM

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StylizedPenguin said:
Here are my favorite anime. In no particular order...
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
- A Place Further than the Universe
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica
- Made in Abyss
- Princess Principal
- Vinland Saga
- Baccano!
- One Punch Man
- Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet

3/5 ! :D
+ | I love Madoka Magica, too! Made in Abyss is another show I consider myself a fan of. FMA:B was definitely one of my favorites growing up, what a classic.

- | A Place Further Than the Universe is pretty sweet but for some reason I found myself underwhelmed? Also, I watched the first season of One Punch Man, but I really don't think it was for me. I can see why people enjoy it so much, though.

? | I've never heard of Princess Principal before, maybe I should check it out! On what basis would you recommend it?
Also I've had Baccano! recommended to me before, what did you like about it? It seems interesting.

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Oct 15, 2020 6:17 PM

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hello friends :)

i am a big experimental animation fan but i also like cute girls

edit: from left to right, Kyousougiga, Kuuchuu Buranko, Eizouken, Tatami Galaxy, MP100 (spec. II, still love S1 tho), Di Gi Charat, Kuragehime, Kaiba, and Maid Dragon. only order really is 1. mob, 2. kaiba, 3. kuuchuu

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Oct 15, 2020 6:21 PM

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shalewax said:
from left to right, Kyousougiga, Kuuchuu Buranko, Eizouken, Tatami Galaxy, MP100 (spec. II, still love S1 tho), Di Gi Charat, Kuragehime, Kaiba, and Maid Dragon. only order really is 1. mob, 2. kaiba, 3. kuuchuu

3/5
+ | Kobayashi-san's Dragon Maid was my entrance to SoL, will forever hold a place in my heart. Tatami Galaxy was quite a fun ride, although I wish I had watched it a little earlier in my life!
also Kyousougiga was super sweet, I absolutely adore both こと and コト

- | Wasn't really a fan of Mob Psycho 100 (although I definitely understand it's underlying premise and understand the appeal) and while it was fun, I didn't think too much of Di Gi Charat, although it definitely felt like it was ahead of its time!

? | I will hopefully get around to Kaiba someday!

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Oct 15, 2020 6:45 PM

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Idk if I'd say these are my absolute favorite anime, moreso jus stuff I wanna share with other ppl

Oct 15, 2020 6:48 PM

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ducklife said:
Idk if I'd say these are my absolute favorite anime, moreso jus stuff I wanna share with other ppl

2/2!

+ | While I found the show to be a little messy, I loved the characters in SSSS.Gridman. Akane and Rikka were so memorable and charming. Also I just recently watched Girl's Last Tour and it was really incredible, definitely a gem-- I hope it gets another season!

? | Another Baccano! post! I really should check this show out.
I actually just had Haibane Renmei recommended to me, definitely something I want to get to.

I don't recognize the rest, do tell!

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Oct 15, 2020 7:01 PM

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don't mind the meme images. i couldn't find one for all of them.

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
Ping Pong the Animation
Oregairu
Konosuba
Meduka Meguca
Katanagatari
Steins;Gate
Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-Kun
Flip Flappers

Oct 15, 2020 7:07 PM

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Egali_t said:

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
Ping Pong the Animation
Oregairu
Konosuba
Meduka Meguca
Katanagatari
Steins;Gate
Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-Kun
Flip Flappers

4/6.5!

+ | I love Madoka Magica, Steins;Gate, and Flip Flappers, too! It seems we probably have similar taste :D
Update: Katanagatari ended up being literally one of my favorite shows to date

- | I just finished Oregairu, actually-- I can see why people love it but it just didn't click for me as much, I guess. I did really appreciate the conclusion though!
Konosuba was a really fun show for me back when I first watched it years ago but I think it's aged poorly for me...
I started Gurren Lagann as a young teenager, but for some reason I never got past the halfway mark... I tried it again a few years ago and got stuck there again. I'm really not sure why, to be honest.

Nonetheless, good chart! Thanks for sharing :D

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Oct 15, 2020 7:29 PM

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ducklife said:
Idk if I'd say these are my absolute favorite anime, moreso jus stuff I wanna share with other ppl

I loved the characters in SSSS.Gridman, Akane and Rikka were so memorable and charming. Also I just recently watched Girl's Last Tour and it was really incredible, definitely a gem-- I hope it gets another season!

Another Baccano! post! I really should check this show out.
I actually just had Haibane Renmei recommended to me, definitely something I want to get to.

I don't recognize the rest, do tell!

Nanoha A's top-left. A classic, weird blend of sci-fi and magical girl. The 1st season is kind of unfocused and mediocre, but the 2nd season is incredible. It's also just an incredibly influential anime, both on the magical genre and the medium as a whole, so it's cool to see where the influences originated from.

Mawaru Penguindrum top-right, probably one of my favorites. Its an anime that honestly defies explanation. Would highly recommend you at least check out the 1st episode, see if its you're type of thing.

Sora no Woto middle-right, very along the lines of Girl's Last Tour and Haibane Renmei of like melancholic slice of life, this time with a military post post-apocalyptic vibe.

ignore bottom left thats a shitpost pick

Bottom right is Go Princess Precure, but more just Precure in general, though I'm still working through the seasons myself. Idk man, if you like magical girls, cool fight scenes, and honestly some surprisingly solid character development and plot beats, I'd recommend a bunch of the the seasons if you can handle the long episode count.

Oct 15, 2020 7:35 PM

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ducklife said:

Nanoha A's top-left. A classic, weird blend of sci-fi and magical girl. The 1st season is kind of unfocused and mediocre, but the 2nd season is incredible. It's also just an incredibly influential anime, both on the magical genre and the medium as a whole, so it's cool to see where the influences originated from.

Sounds like it's up my alley, I'll add it to the ptw :D

ducklife said:

Mawaru Penguindrum top-right, probably one of my favorites. Its an anime that honestly defies explanation. Would highly recommend you at least check out the 1st episode, see if its you're type of thing.

I actually have a bunch of songs from Mawaru Penguindrum on my Jpop playlist, but I've never even given the show I look-- I totally will, thank you!

ducklife said:

Sora no Woto middle-right, very along the lines of Girl's Last Tour and Haibane Renmei of like melancholic slice of life, this time with a military post post-apocalyptic vibe.

I love this sort of story, it's so interesting for me to see this kind of world.

ducklife said:

Bottom right is Go Princess Precure, but more just Precure in general, though I'm still working through the seasons myself. Idk man, if you like magical girls, cool fight scenes, and honestly some surprisingly solid character development and plot beats, I'd recommend a bunch of the the seasons if you can handle the long episode count.

[X] Magical Girls
[X] Cool Fight Scenes
[X] Solid Writing

Sounds worth checking out!

Thanks for all your recommendations, ducklife <3

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Oct 15, 2020 10:18 PM

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de_gen_er_8 said:
I've never heard of Princess Principal before, maybe I should check it out! On what basis would you recommend it?

It's a well-done spy thriller that's set in a steampunk version of early 20th-century England. The cast plays well off each other and there's some nice emotional beats. Note that some of the episodes are out of chronological order.

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Also I've had Baccano! recommended to me before, what did you like about it? It seems interesting.

Baccano! is an amazing achievement in writing and pacing. Despite having a giant cast of characters, switching between multiple intertwining plotlines, and being told out of chronological order, it manages to fit everything within 13 episodes (16 if you watch the OVAs) while telling a compelling story that doesn't feel cramped or rushed. It might be confusing in the beginning, but once all the puzzle pieces fall into place, it's very satisfying. Definitely a fun ride.

It also takes place in the same universe as Durarara!, if you're a fan of that series.

de_gen_er_8 said:

Sounds like it's up my alley, I'll add it to the ptw :D

The first season of Nanoha starts out pretty average and only picks up halfway through.

If you don't want to go through the first season of Nanoha, you can watch the first Nanoha movie instead, which tells basically the same story (with much better fight scenes). Though, there isn't that much focus on Nanoha herself compared to the series. I'd recommend checking out the first movie even if you do watch the first season, since the movie expands on certain things and makes the main antagonist more compelling.

I definitely agree with ducklife that the second season, Nanoha A's, is great.

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Oct 15, 2020 11:50 PM

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From left to right: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu, Rainbow Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin, Hachimitsu to Clover, Natsume Yuujinchou, School Rumble, Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple, Utawarerumono: Itsuwari no Kamen, Code Geass, and Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles.

Utawarerumono has 2 anime with a 3rd one slated, but I really love it for the visual novel.

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Oct 16, 2020 10:22 AM

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de_gen_er_8 said:

I really wanted to like it, but something about Houseki no Kuni didn't click with me-- I felt a little underwhelmed, to be honest. The premise is really unique and it has such beautiful visuals, but I felt like the narrative direction was a little weird. What did you like most about it? I really want to come to enjoy it more, since I hear it gets really good.

Other than that, your taste seems cool! I'll admit Gundam isn't my thing, but for what it's worth, I like mech shows here and there. Also, a fellow Yuru Camp enjoyer ;)

omgeveryone9 said:
Mostly newer anime, but I tried doing a 3x3 using art from Danbooru. Would be interesting to see how easily identifiable some of these are, as they're relatively obscure.

Bit late to my reply, but the four there are:
White Album 2 (center middle)
Kuzu no Honkai (center right)
Akagami no Shirayukihime (bottom middle)
Saekano (bottom right)

Oct 16, 2020 11:26 AM

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Naroku1 said:

From left to right: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu, Rainbow Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin, Hachimitsu to Clover, Natsume Yuujinchou, School Rumble, Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple, Utawarerumono: Itsuwari no Kamen, Code Geass, and Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles.

0.5/0.5

+| I'm currently on the second season of Code Geass, it's pretty neat and I see why it gets so much praise :)

? | I actually haven't heard of most of the other shows, but the picture you chose for Utawarerumono: Itsuwari no Kamen looks really beautiful to me for whatever reason; do you recommend the show, or only the visual novel?

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de_gen_er_8 said:

I'm currently on the second season of Code Geass, it's pretty neat and I see why it gets so much praise :)

I actually haven't heard of most of the other shows, but the picture you chose for Utawarerumono: Itsuwari no Kamen looks really beautiful to me for whatever reason; do you recommend the show, or only the visual novel?

I would recommend the show as an enjoyable watch. I was actually introduced to the franchise through this anime because I really liked the characters, storyline, and world building. It gives isekai-esque vibes at the beginning of the show with a relaxed atmosphere at the beginning, but then picks up in story a bit later on. Do note that Utawarerumono: Itsuwari no Kamen is actually a sequel to Utawarerumono though. Itsuwari no Kamen actually spoils one of the biggest plot twists of Utawarerumono, so it's suggested that you watch Utawarerumono first. Though, Itsuwari no Kamen is okay to watch standalone. Also, it's nice to see the old characters of Utawarerumono pop up in Itsuwari no Kamen. Furthermore, there's a sequel to Itsuwari no Kamen that has been announced which will have a lot more to do with Utawarerumono.

Oct 20, 2020 5:04 AM

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Most of them are pretty new. Hope to see the third season of konosuba and the second season of no game no life in my life time. The movie of violet evergarden is just fantastic, cried several times while watching it.

Top to bottom, left to right
1. Saenai hiroin no sodatekata
2. Kakushigoto
3. Oreimo
4. Konosuba
5. No game no life
6. Date a live
7. Cautious Hero
8. Violet Evergarden
9. K-ON!

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its been a while since i've seen a bunch of these but its fine lol. looking forward to some more haikyuu thooo

mob psycho
death parade
yuru camp

sound euphonium
free!
monogatari series

Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
chihayafuru
ouran hs host club

edit: the image broke ;__;

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w80707 said:
Hope to see the third season of konosuba and the second season of no game no life in my life time.

I'm sure the first will get another season, the latter, unfortunately, not so likely ):

w80707 said:
The movie of violet evergarden is just fantastic, cried several times while watching it.

Really excited to see it, as well! It's great to hear how moved you were!

w80707 said:

Top to bottom, left to right
1. Saenai hiroin no sodatekata
2. Kakushigoto
3. Oreimo
4. Konosuba
5. No game no life
6. Date a live
7. Cautious Hero
8. Violet Evergarden
9. K-ON!

2/4.5

+ | No Game No Life is such a gem, imo-- really one of the only Isekai that have aged well for me, tbh. I think it's because I found that the story transcended the genre of Isekai altogether.

Like I said, I'm also a huge fan of Violet Evergarden! I honestly think it's a show every person should experience.

- | I used to be a fan of Konosuba but I feel like not only did it age poorly for my own experience, but I feel like it slowly became the thing it was a parody of. Nonetheless, I see the appeal! However, I genuinely don't see the appeal of Oreimo ... No clue how I finished it. Then again, there's a show for everyone, I suppose.

I watched the first season of K-On! with a group of friends, but for some reason the second season has been on hold for a year or so... I'll probably get back around to it one day or another! It's fun for sure, but there are other CGDCT shows I prefer.

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mob psycho
death parade
yuru camp

sound euphonium
free!
monogatari series

Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
chihayafuru
ouran hs host club

2/3!

+ | I absolutely love the Monogatari series! Yuru Camp was really pleasant, too :)

- | Like I said in a previous reply, Mob Psycho 100 wasn't really for me, but I see the appeal for sure.

? | Death Parade is definitely something I've been meaning to get to; who would you recommend it to?

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@de_gen_er_8

For people who like mysteries I guess? It has a cool take on the "what happens after death" concept (if you're into that) and there are a lot of interesting plot twists~! The OP is pretty upbeat and catchy too c:

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