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I'd way rather see this in #1 spot than Frieren.

It's just disappointing that people do not rate anime that is fun to watch and has interesting story higher, good anime is always judged harsher. Look at Frieren, it's a basic premise, basic story, basic everything, but because it's unimotional, unexceptional, and just straight-forward decently written story it gets way better rating. That is because people confuse lack of exceptionality with quality. This anime is not Frieren, it definitely has it's own vibe, but somehow it manages to tell way more compelling story than other anime, whose story-structure is directed specifically at the main plot. Or ... should I rather say, this anime makes side plot as it's main plot so well, that you won't be able to call this a side plot.

Impressive anime that blends it's quircky nature into a real and interesting plot. 9/10 for what it is, but 10/10 because I wanna see Frieren burn.

IT IS WRONG TO CALL THIS #1 ANIME, BY A LONG SHOT. Let me explain.

The story objectively written at a solid 7/10, which is definitely a recommendation. Though it filled with tear-jerking elf stuff and general cheesy world building, the story itself follows logical and emotional directions. And adventures end up being fun, interesting encounters and challanges. With interesting characters, though they are on the cheesier side. That said, it is just that, nothing special. Which brought me here to review this anime.

Why in the world, would an anime that is JUST DECENT would be ranked at #1 spot?

There are so many animes ... that are better than this one at everything it's trying to be. If you want emotional anime, there are Violet Evergarden, Silent Voice, Girl's Last Tour, Oshi no Ko, Clannad. Adventure? Full Metal Alchemist, Jobless Reincarnation. Action? Attack on Titan, Code Geass. Romance? Well, it's not really romance anime. And the same can be said for every category, more than that, it is not a well rounded anime either. It is directed at the more emotional side with an adventure as an addition to the plot. Humor in this anime is also dry, like girls when you invite them over to watch this at your place.

At no point, was I watching this anime and thinking "it's bad, I don't like it", but at the same time the thought that it's incredible NEVER crossed my mind. HOW DO YOU PUT THIS ON #1?