GR: Another Top 15-ish Anime Recommendations

A Glass Reflection Anime Video of Another Top 15-ish (not top 10) Anime Recommendations
Originally Released: June 1st 2016
The original: • GR: Top 25-ish Recomme...
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TL;DR The List:
Monster
Revolutionary Girl Utena
Planetes
Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei
Nichijou
Bokurano
Sound of the Sky
Berserk (1997)
Angelic Layer
Kino's Journey
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Gurren Lagann
Hunter X Hunter (2011)
His and Her Circumstances
Shirobako

[@katherinesanderson8990]

Am I the only one who doesn't think the Hunter Exam arc in HxH is boring?

[@elinepaulsen5653]

i like it 😁

[@jd7507]

Was a very good and entertaining start, also the lack of filler made it feel fresh in comparison to other ones of the same genre.

[@deathmoverz]

hunter exam arc is my second favorite behind Spider troupe arc

[@mattlucas169]

Too me introduction

[@mattlucas169]

I guess you hate the other author's anime yu yu hukasho and opening departure

[@EddievanderMeer]

I watched Hunter x Hunter in 2 weeks last month and it ended up becoming my favorite anime ^-^

[@devam29]

love your channel ヽ(ﾟ〇ﾟ)ﾉ..

[@andromedafrigga7653]

Me too! About a month ago I watched it and now I'm obsessed with it! Lol

[@robin.s.]

it's one of the best shounen anime out there. i'd also strongly recommend you to watch 'magi' season 1 and 2, if you haven't already. you will definitely enjoy it just as much (maybe even more) ^^

[@sterlingmuse5808]

Magi is pretty good. I want to say that I enjoyed HxH more, but it's only been like a month since I finished that versus over a year since I finished Magi, so I'm not sure.

[@GlassReflection]

+Eddie van der Meer how the hell did you survive getting through it in 2 weeks? It took me a month! Like I know the series is good but damn. Side note, holy crap you are good at the guitar! (Just checked your channel out.)

[@xorec1942]

Monster was so fantastic! It's a damn shame that many people I know do not know about it.

[@konaaukai5541]

xorec1942, I feel you. That's how I feel about Chrono Crusade. I can count he number of people I know who have any clue its a thing on one hand. I've known about Monster, but I haven't heard anything about it until today that caught my attention. Gotta find a spot on my list to put it on...

[@TheEnderLeader1]

But you need to be careful what you wish for. It gets too popular and you end up dealing with a fanbase of 12 year olds. If anything, the small fanbase is a side result of being a show that the 'elites' of the medium can enjoy without debasing itself to the level of the common show. Shows like Monster, and Serial Experiments Lain, have small communities because they don't dumb themselves down so that everyone gets what's going on, and that quality makes them so much better for those capable of following the story without being bored senseless by the lack of action.

[@TheEnderLeader1]

@Naruto Uzumaki Oh yeah yeah... Believe it!

[@neosmith166]

TheEnderLeader1 Monster cannot be liked by 12 year olds. It’s a thought provoking thriller set in Germany. The audience are niche elites already.

[@namedavornamedanach8643]

If you hadn't put Monster on this list explaining why it wasn't on the previous one, I would have come all the way from Germany to the States to pay you a visit. *innocent smile*

[@HumansFreshlyBorn]

Name davor Name danach well he lives in Canada soooooo

[@aminrosli9744]

Name davor Name danach indeed my friend, one of the best anime ever

[@TheEnderLeader1]

@@aminrosli9744 I saw you on the Higurashi OP. I just like to let it be known when I come across a random commenter I recognise. Whether it's because of how amazing it is that of all the people on the internet, you can always meet the same person twice by chance, or maybe it's because of my own social insecurities, but when I see someone for the second time, like you, or Reingnar, or someone else entirely, I just feel a little bit special. I read that over, and it should be an xkcd.

[@aminrosli9744]

@@TheEnderLeader1 lol, i dont remember putting a comment in higurashi opening could you reply to me in that opening haha. I usually see Justin Y. and Just some guy with a moustache the most, i probably recognize others but not as these 2 who always comments in youtube.

[@TheEnderLeader1]

@@aminrosli9744 lol, I don't really count comment gods like Justin Y., because the whole point is that they're everywhere. Just the moment when you see a random name and think "...wait. *close up on face* I've seen this person before." Makes the internet a little less lonely, you know?

[@foxymangaka]

Dude I don't know if you get this a lot but your branding/graphic assets and overall art direction for your videos is amazing. I love your formula and polish on top of the actual value your content provides. Freakin killing it dude!

[@foxymangaka]

it is so fucking clean

[@peterbrooke7146]

i agree he makes really high quality vids

[@foxymangaka]

freakin right?!

[@midgetwthahacksaw]

It makes it enjoyable to watch. You want to listen to what he has to say. He is very professional.

[@yoshuaalexander5651]

ikr

[@ProfDrLaeradr]

God, Monster is so good ... even though it got 70+ episodes!

[@q.m9094]

your profile picture is soo good. and ya i'm about to watch monster after clannad after story

[@MrCheeseguy123]

where can you stream it?

[@JaheimsStrugglingHairline]

it truly is the best anime I have ever saw

[@sterlingmuse5808]

You sure you don't want to watch something a bit lighter in between? I haven't even watched either, but I'm pretty sure I couldn't handle that much grief that quickly, which is probably why I haven't watched them yet

[@JaheimsStrugglingHairline]

+Sterling Muse the story takes a very realistic approach instead of the usual anime route of the good guy ends up happy or is happy throughout the series. in life we often think hardwork, good intentions, and a great spirit will somehow lead goodness your way. that isn't true in reality nor is it in this anime.

[@GeeksOasis]

Arkada listed most of my favorites already, but these are great as well. - Shin Sekai Yori: From the New World - Ergo Proxy - Tatami Galaxy

[@pascalecarvalho860]

SHIN SEKAI YORI FTW

[@Victor-gb1st]

I HATE tatami galaxy

[@pascalecarvalho860]

WELL...THEN SHINSEKAI YORI FOR THE WIN

[@Ocsttiac]

I feel so alone in dislike/hating Shin Sekai Yori.

[@pascalecarvalho860]

Why do you hate it? I would like to know your opinion

[@OrionKaelinClips]

*~~List of shows with time-stamps~~* List format as follows: List# - Time:stamp - *Show Title* - Studio (Year) - 0:00 - *Video Intro* - Glass Reflection (2015) 1 - 1:50 - *Monster* - Madhouse (2004) 2 - 3:14 - *Revolutionary Girl Utena* - J.C.Staff (1997) 3 - 4:23 - *Planetes* - Sunrise (2003) 4 - 5:36 - *Sayonara, Zetsubo-Sensei* - Shaft (2007) 5 - 6:35 - *Nichijou: My Ordinary Life* - Kyoto Animaton (2011) 6 - 7:31 - *Bokurano: Ours* - Gonzo (2007) 7 - 8:42 - *Sound of the Sky* - A-1 Pictures (2010) 8 - 9:33 - *Berserk* - OLM, Inc. (1997) 9 - 10:36 - *Angelic Layer* - Bones (2001) 10 - 11:41 - *Kino's Jorney* - A.C.G.T (2003) 11 - 12:49 - *JoJo's Bizarre Adventure* - David Production (2012) 12 - 14:22 - *Gurren Lagann* - Gainax (2007) 13 - 15:37 - *Hunter X Hunter* - Madhouse(2011) 14 - 16:46 - *His and Her Circumstances (Kare Kano)* - Gainax/J.C.Staff (1998) 15 - 17:51 - *Shirobako* - P.A.Works (2014) - 18:58 - *Video Outro* (Patreon, special thanks, credits, Stay Frosty!) *NOTE*: All show and studio info is as is presented in the video itself.

[@bluequartzdragon]

Are you cosplaying as the main character from Amagi Brilliant Park??

[@totke6588]

There always these kind of good guys out there thnx bro

[@Zyphs]

One of my favorite Anime's that wasn't on the lists is Great Teacher Onizuka, I would recommend watching it.

[@GlassReflection]

If this list was longer GTO would have been on it. I had to cut it because It didn't feel right recommending something I'm still only most of the way through. Need to finish watching it soon.

[@mattlucas169]

To me I never liked slice of life animes

[@esper4605]

And to be honest, that's respectable. Not everyone can go off of mundane/nonexistent plots.

[@lewistran1]

+Glass Reflection have u seen a bit of gintama?

[@KenjiAsakura09]

My name is Eikichi Onizuka, I'm 22 years old!!

[@oscarzafra7597]

kino's journey and mushishi are a genre of their own honestly.

[@scrunkore]

You could say Natsume Yuujinchou is also of that genre.

[@mattlucas169]

Mushsi is good but not the other anime you selected is my favorite

[@00ammy00]

Oh my God Mushishi is the most gorgeous anime ever - it's one of those anime that I love so much I actually don't want to rewatch it ever again so as not to sully the experience of when I first (binge) watched it. The music!!!

[@MagnitudeReviews]

Bartender and Natsume's Book of Friends also are a part of the same "genre", or well... realm of shows. I highly recommend them both.

[@amyduong9423]

+BoyScouts1 Natsume Yuujinchou is so underrated

[@ImJvyful]

THE LIST 1. Monster 2. Revolutionary Girl Utena 3. Planetes 4. Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei 5. Nichijou: My Ordinary Life 6. Bokurano: Ours 7. Sound of the Sky 8. Berserk 9. Angelic Layer 10. Kino's Journey 11. JoJo's Bizzare Adventure 12. Gurren Lagann 13. Hunter x Hunter 14. His and Her Circumstances (Kare Kano) 15. Shirobako Sorry Arkada

[@ImJvyful]

WATCH PARASYTE THE MAXIM PLS

[@devin9410]

It's in the description anyways lol

[@ImJvyful]

+Devin Schug gonna kms

[@truepotential206]

1) Fmab 2) Yu Yu Hakusho 3) Clannad

[@edwinrivera7027]

why sorry ? when you watch the video for 3 seconds it counts as views

[@tamamshud5879]

I see Johan I click. by the way...i still haven't found any anime as good as monster

[@vanesszakovacs5615]

same

[@lacrimoxa_]

Same

[@user-qi6se3vy1w]

I knoooow, it's so underrated, I haven't seen an anime that had such a good writing since I saw monster

[@hidden656]

@@user-qi6se3vy1w Because the fanbase in anime industry mostly about shounen. Monster has smaller community where many mature fans really take their time to understand monster and enjoy this realistic anime. Many shounen anime have unrealistic elements like magic,...(like Deathnote, Hunter x hunter, Onepiece, Naruto, Fairy tail....) but monster took away all of that. It's a serious serie. I get used to watching fast pace anime about shounen until i watch Monster. It's not a one time anime. I had watched some reviews that said this is a slowly paced anime before i carefully watch this anime for the first time and turns out it is, a brilliant story. Another thing i want to say is many say the plots are pretty predictable. And they said like this stuff must be johan doing, or his man blabla...But they dont really pay attention to whats the meaning behind it.Motivation? Thinking? Not to mention since its a realistic anime so who knows Johan's living between us? Or is there Johan in the first place? I've also seen lots of funny comments like why haven't you pull the trigger already? What are you waiting for?( Avoid spoilers if u know who i mention :D ). They don't really understand how a character with a golden heart truly is or even really try to understand for him and with that they said they see through him or even Johan. Some commented like they would kill johan without hesitation if they faced him. But the truth is if Johan know they're those kind of guys, he wouldn't be there in the first place. Control someone's life but not their parents nor teacher, friend or even lover, Johan( in disguise) can do it with just a quick second speech to the government and pretty much control the whole nation if not the world( Butterfly effect?). P/s: I'm really sorry my english is pretty off since its not my first language. Thank you for reading my comment!

[@user-qi6se3vy1w]

@@hidden656 good points

[@CORF.]

I got so damn excited when I heard Nichijou's theme start playing! By far my favorite comedy anime of all time! :D

[@CORF.]

SELEMAT PAGI!

[@haziqmuzafar7883]

SELAMAT SORE

[@seiyamon]

so glad Nichijou was on the list :D

[@C.Quince]

Agreed! Nichijou is pretty amazing.

[@ReddTurtl]

You should try Daily Lives of Highschool Boys. I actually find it funnier than Nichijou

[@Tahmitron697]

Looking like a true bishounen in your new KZbin pic. Almost went doki doki...

[@bakamofo3408]

He's looking very sugoi

[@abdullahislam4830]

*Nose bleed intensifies*

[@GrimtheVelociraptor]

STOP NO

[@mariokarter13]

Right in the kokoro

[@montengro234]

KZbin Gamer Did mommy not allow you to say fuck?

[@HanakoSasaki]

The moment I heard Uninstall playing I was just. Awestruck. I'm so glad you've put Bokurano in the spotlight- it's such a phenomenal anime and I'm beyond glad to see it here

[@Crazelord91]

The entire "Monster" english dub is on KZbin. I mean if the copyright owners find out they'll take it down bc it has a low view count at the moment

[@TheEnderLeader1]

Shut up then. Maybe then they wont find it.

[@neosmith166]

Somehow buy this series. But yeah keep it on the downlow then.

[@lawofanime]

So when are you reviewing Boku No Pico?

[@boykayuri6328]

Probably after he reviews Cory in the House and Bible Black

[@mattyhaverilia4406]

XD

[@matthewgates4571]

Is it bad i kinda want him too?

[@flaisemoroz7800]

Isn't he Canadian? I think that show is illegal in his country because drawings have human rights there.

[@mattlucas169]

+Naru1243 why Cory in the house

[@BlackKnightsCommander]

Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei: Slice of life meets suicide jokes.

[@BlackKnightsCommander]

JoJo's bizarre adventure: Fist of the North Star meets large amounts of LSD.

[@enraversadi2903]

Code GeASS: penis meets buthole

[@BlackKnightsCommander]

Enra Versadi With Suzaku's tight, sexy suit, that's a given.

[@potatofan007]

Damn this is overdue, but your intro and logo is so professional and legit. Well done sir. And I love the content and recommendations, thank you as always.

[@77Boarhunter]

I'm so glad you mentioned Planetes and Sound of the Sky. Those are two excellent shows that really don't get enough attention elsewhere. Planetes remains one of my top shows ever, very glad I picked it up after watching your older review of it last summer.

[@AFKAwesome]

SONO CHI NO SADAME

[@GlassReflection]

JOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO JO!

[@peterbrooke7146]

rerorero

[@matthewwallace1143]

(Insert every JoJo meme)

[@lock3265]

sono chi no kioku

[@peterbrooke7146]

every jojo comment thread turns out like this but its hilarious haha DO U UNDARSTANNNNNNNNNNNNDUUU xD

[@camichan19]

I screamed "YAAASSSS!" like 3 times in this list. Thanks Arkada!

[@camichan19]

Make that 4.

[@amyduong9423]

Not 15 lol jk

[@raphses6871]

He should've added Eureka Seven from my perspective.

[@camichan19]

+camichan19 (Monster, Utena, Kare Kano, and Shirobako)

[@katelynpringle5506]

Thank you for this continuation Arkada. Monster is my favorite anime, but because of its availability problem, this is probably the closest to an actual review of it I'm gonna get from you.

[@msfredb7]

Awesome editing. Makes many of the items on your list feel epic.

[@theresastarmanwaitinginthe5149]

Do I Hate Mars Bars.

[@GlassReflection]

Perhaps.

[@djackd]

they aint no snickers

[@TheFaustodegoethe]

You should make a video

[@kevin4061]

XD, wrong channel.

[@xscythe67]

+Glass Reflection cool icon Arkada

[@edco2012]

Monster is AMAZING

[@supercooldude824]

Monster has one of the most greatest stories of all time and so one of the greatest phsycological animes ever but in my opinion monster was a bit overstretched it shouldnt have ben 74 episodes the perfect amount for monster would have been atleast 45-60 eps but yes monster is definitely my fave scary phsyco anime

[@TheBfutgreg]

I love Monster's OP, it's so atypical and stays consistent throughout one of the longer non-Shonen series in existence

[@TheakstonTube]

You are highly skilled in your editing and production, with genuinely helpful recommendations. Thank you!

[@SithLordMalco]

Technically JoJo does have an ending - Stone Ocean pretty much ended the Saga of JoJo that has been going on since Part 1. Part 7/8 are completely new stories while having some themes from Part 1-6 are there own thing

[@SithLordMalco]

Stone Ocean's ending is god tier - that's all i will say on the subject of that

[@MartyAraragi]

I'm guessing he means Anime wise since Part 4 is recent. But yeah, got what ya meant.

[@Apple-xz2pr]

+Malcolm Neill "god tier" well.. I was confused at that ending

[@SithLordMalco]

I personally loved the ending - it's easily one of the most bittersweet endings in Manga

[@DarkSide0121]

I'm still kinda split by the ending, but at least Araki kept doing the Rohan stories after Stone Ocean. He's my favorite character.

[@ddgohn]

Do a review on Monster, I just recently finished it. It was so good

[@colew688]

I'm so happy you showed angelic layer. It was my first anime and it shaped my childhood. I always find myself rewatching twice a year or so

[@SuperNolan10]

Arkada you absolute hero!! Been watching your videos for a very long time!! Brilliant well structured and funny the list is endless but love your work man! And love some of the animes you have. Reviewed and listed. Thank you so much and keep up the good work please :D

[@sigh8329]

Well, After I finish Berserk today I'll go watch Monster.

[@xZeequin]

I just watched berserk a couple days ago and my God I can't wait until this summer for the new season. I recommend watching the berserk movies instead of the old TV series BTW, closer to the animation style that will be in this summers series and the new anime will be a direct sequel to the movies

[@Zatherothx]

Everyone watches anime illegally.

[@pigman94curry]

berserk movie trilogy blu ray is out june 7 www.google.com/webhp?hl=en#q=Berserk+The+Golden+Age+Arc+Movie+Collection&hl=en&tbm=shop

[@AFKAwesome]

+xZeequin Or just read the incredible manga. Though it is the only manga that i read, so maybe my word doesn't matter much

[@romulusnuma116]

+xZeequin I recommend both you can never get enough berserk.

[@theepichobo9758]

these two list have a severe lack of Gintama in them

[@elijahgabe21]

KZbin itself has a severe lack of Gintama. I can't find anything about it UGHHH.

[@theanalytic4123]

I remember hearing about Bokurano from your review. As soon as you said it was available on Crunchyroll I went and checked it out. Got to episode 8. Sooooo goood (but really bloody dark). Thanks for the recommendation.

[@Joyleanne]

I'd like to recommend one for you: Gintama. Yeah, it's also super long, but hear me out: 1) Despite being super long, it's an anime that can easily be watched in short chunks or even watch an episode, put it away for a few weeks, then pick it back up again. More than half of the episodes are humorous parodies (and since you're relatively familiar with a lot of the Japanese culture, you should get a lot of it) 2) When it's not parodying or making humorous commentary, there are super awesome kick-ass story arcs (that are rarely longer than 3-5 episodes) 3) It's not a typical shounen. It is, but it isn't. Like, the character is lazy and not all about saving the world 4) Despite all the silliness and humor with dots of bad assery, there is still a lot of heart I know the many episodes is a turn off, but I really do thing you'd appreciate it. It starts off a bit slow because it does need to introduce some characters, but it does pick up and the first episodes are still enjoyable, I think (though, to be fair, I especially watch it for all the kick-ass moments). It's woefully underrated outside Japan (and even a bit here as well), but I super highly recommend it. P.S. I enjoy seeing the return of the glasses. P.P.S. Did you know you were mentioned in "Do they know 90s anime?" from the react/Fine Bros channel?

[@KingCoolKat1313]

I never found the mid-arc of Gurren Lagann boring; I thought it was a change from the normal pace of the story (which some people may see as a downside) but i thought it was "supposed" to suck to convey to us that a world governed by burecratic bs DOES suck. Probably saw too far deep into it, but I love the show all the same. I remember your review of Kino's Journey and still haven't gotten to watch it, mostly because if I want to properly watch a show I try to buy it instead of free-stream it.

[@javahikage]

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Tengen Toppa Guren Lagann, Shirobako. I was fangirling so much in the last part of the video xD Good recomendations Arkada, Shirobako is an anime that really needs to be watched.

[@TheShadowedkiss]

Omg you mentioned Kare Kano (his and her circumstances) and I love you for that. Seriously one of the greatest shoujo shows/manga ever.

[@PitviperXD]

The fact that Sound of the Sky was on here made me so happy. I suggest you watch it immediately, it's not very long, but it packs so much into what it has. It's visuals are beautiful, same with the music, the characters are memorable, the story that is there (it's mostly slice of life style stuff) is intriguing, and most of all the show has some moments that make you both smile and want to cry.

[@BranFlaixx]

Will you ever be reviewing Kekkai Sensen (Blood Blockade Battlefront)?

[@lawofanime]

"Top 15-ish (not top 10) Anime Recommendations" talk about stating the obvious

[@eishan05]

XD ikr

[@mattyhaverilia4406]

lol

[@invisiblecube]

Your everywhere!!!

[@ByonicINC]

Love the intro dude. That was amazing

[@1234567890Yami]

I'm so happy you finally put Monster on here!! And Kano and Kare (His and Her circumstances) Prefect! And as an added bonus you added Utena! I just have one more show that I wish could recommend, though to be honesty I only recommend it if you like that kind of thing. It's called Now and Then Here and There. It's a bit old, but what an awesome anime.

[@AnimeIntensity]

Bokurano is so underrated. Watched it about 4 years ago and I thought it was awesome. Loved the battles and all the emotions encountered. Great video! All the anime are great titles :)

[@anthonygudisey5734]

some of the backstories are heart breaking

[@anthonygudisey5734]

some of the backstories are heart breaking

[@ConfuzzledTomato]

+Anthony Gudisey MILD SPOILER yea I remember getting a bit disturbed when one of the kids turned out to be fucking her teacher and the other kid who liked her acted really rapey bc he's about to die

[@Mr-tw3hb]

We are finally getting a monster review

[@TheBraveShinobi]

i sure hope so

[@aykie11]

I have to thank you for making these lists as I am new to the genre of anime and find it hard to find good ones I like, But you're making it alot easier ^^ keep going!

[@ransegale4792]

Always love your videos Arkada, a lot of great insight and effort put into them. I'm really hurting that Fate/Zero didn't make either of your lists, as it's my favorite anime right alongside FMAB, and would love to know if it was at least in the running for you personally

[@artydomi2466]

Was just rewatching your 25-ish list and saw this one in my subscription box

[@GlassReflection]

TIMING!

[@coomberlane6156]

SAAAME

[@EvelynGainsborough]

Have you watched Blast of Tempest. I thought it was pretty good.

[@UtsuroHako]

+EvelynGainsborough it's amazing!!

[@Laylabelle97]

4:16 Hey, hey, maybe do a review for Utena? Do a review for Utena. Please. Please.

[@bilgewaterblues5370]

PLANETES! Holy moly. I'm so happy to see it on your recommendations' list! :D

[@SonicRooncoPrime]

This was a really great list! A ton of shows for me to look out for, thanks again!

[@lock3265]

I liked the introduction of Jojo, the first arc I mean. Not sure why others don't really, it had me hooked through episode 1, and hasn't been a slog at all

[@michaelbootes4822]

I've only read the first JoJo's manga Arc and watched the first ep of New York JoJo's arc. "Where did he hide that tommy Gun?" I meant to keep watching but it was late and have yet to get back to it. Do wish they'd dub it especially given the first arcs take place in english speaking countries and one of my favourite dubs is Baccanno another show that takes place in an english speaking country(flimsy excuse I know)

[@qweqtqtweghtjrtzjr]

Part 1 and 2 have a dub

[@michaelbootes4822]

They do? YES Know just to find a way for it to be legally available in Australia. OFF TO ITUNES

[@pshiba2479]

Agreed. How can anyone resist Jonathan Joestar and his dreamy eyes?

[@lock3265]

Mest he was just so optimistic mannn

[@flamingblock1855]

Here are just some anime that if I were making the list, I would have included: Fate/Zero Death Note Madoka Magica Gintama Attack on Titan FLCL Welcome to the NHK

[@chengye8485]

fat/zero. noice.

[@johnleatherwood530]

watch his other list, it explains why stuff like attack on titan were not on there

[@ayyelemayo7390]

fat

[@flamingblock1855]

+John Leatherwood I know, I've seen that video at least 10 times, but even then it still deserves a recommendation.

[@johnleatherwood530]

+FlamingBlock fair enough, it is really good

[@kurocoat642]

For those who may have tried to check out Revolutionary Girl Utena and changed their minds, I have two things to tell you that may help anyone looking to check this out. 1. You have to get to Episode 10. And yes, that sucks, because that's a ways in and the episodes that precede it seem very repetitive. Trust me, those first 10 are there for a reason. They are laying the groundwork for all of the ways in which we will Go Deeper later. 2. If you haven't heard the comparison, let me reiterate it for you. Anime fans sometimes refer to Utena as "The Evangelion of the Shoujo genre" and this is 100% accurate. Lots of bizzare symbolism, every character is packed with their own unique psychological issues and it has a Gynax Ending. (Eh hem) That is, a Gynax Ending, but one that is better and more satisfying than the ending of the original ending to the Evangelion series. I make these recommendations because it took me a long, LONG time to give this one a chance. The first time I went to check it out, I turned it off after the intro just because of the art style. The second time I went to check it out, I made it to episode 5 and turned it off because I assumes the rest of the series was going to be just like those first episodes - a lot of repetition and resetting of the status quo. I was wrong. Very wrong and I think it's important that everyone in danger of assuming the same thing I did, knows that.

[@LitaKino]

You totally surprised me when I saw angelic layer on here, ahhh still has me to this day with heavy feels as the first anime I ever watched :) Awesome recommendation I love all the different genres you had to offer :)

[@mars88395]

Great video as always :) If you haven't watched "tatami galaxy" yet, please try!

[@unoriginalusername4416]

I think it was on the first list.

[@flamingblock1855]

+Unoriginal Username No, it wasn't on any of the lists. The first entry for the last list was Cowboy Bebop and the first one for this list was Monster.

[@BitTrip]

GR Sorry I don`t remember your name xD, but have you seen NHK ni Youkoso?

[@rheanneharkness498]

I about flipped my lid (in a good way XD) upon seeing Revolutionary Girl Utena as an entry on this list! Plus it was because of this video that I looked up Bokurano and now it's opening, "Uninstall" has become one of my personal favorite anime openings even though I have never seen the show plus it has Hiroyuki Morita (Studio Ghibli's The Cat Returns) in the director's chair so I just may need to add Bokurano to my watch list as well;) I love your anime recommendations (and other countdowns of course) Arkada, please keep it up! :)

[@ethancantrell6150]

The fact that just hearing the opening of Bokurano makes me excited about the series is a testament to how much I love it.

[@ISawABear]

I'm really happy sound of the sky is on here.

[@carlosbaldellou]

The scenery of sound of the sky is real. It's the city of Cuenca in spain and japanese people go there just to see it because of the anime.

[@julsmul7164]

Listen up, Glass Arkada. Man up and watch _Parasyte the maxim_ already, okay?

[@mycaleb8]

Eh. It's not really good enough to require his viewing.

[@julsmul7164]

Cabbadath B I believe fair few people would disagree with that statement, fine sir.

[@mycaleb8]

Julsmul Point?

[@julsmul7164]

Cabbadath B I was just trying to signify your previous comment as an opinion. Many people, including myself, loved Parasyte.

[@omfg_astrid]

/casual Parasyte was okay.

[@Yous0147]

I like your list, I can especially recommend Kino no Tabi (Kin's journey) personally. I darn nearly teared up when the intro music of it began playing in this video, the experience of it all welling into me again. I have to say, although I very much respect your opinion and tastes, I didn't personally like Bokurano that much at all, although I do think I see why you would find it so interesting. I guess you could say I've found where my tastes differ from yours, which I''ve since had in the back of my mind whenever I watch a recommendation from you. Very solid list, there's still a lot of anime to be watched for me it seems.

[@6303praiza]

Man are you awesome I can watch your videos over and over again. I watch your videos and then buy and binge lol. Thanks for doing these recommendations and your reviews.

[@ritvikbhawnani]

i think 'rainbow nisha rokubou no shichinin' deserves a spot in this list. It talks about the struggles of 6 prisoners. (I'm not so sure if you mentioned this earlier in your video's, but if you haven't it's an anime worth considering)

[@GlassReflection]

I've heard of that one! I'll do my best to check it out when I can!

[@ritvikbhawnani]

Glass Reflection Sounds great!! I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts about this anime.

[@rishabh1237]

Yes,i recommend it too. It is totally different from your usual anime plots. Has awesome characters, suspense and what not. And after watching and speculating on the kind of anime you like(if am not wrong) Arkada senpai you might like it :S. Keep up the good work, really eager to hear your thoughts on it.

[@Crusder1000]

Ahm... and Gintama, Gintoki?

[@ritvikbhawnani]

+Crusder1000 Haha Yeah ofc. Tht goes without saying 😂😂

[@thezeroalchemist277]

The moment I start hearing Berserk is the moment I hit like button

[@thezeroalchemist277]

specially Forces

[@thezeroalchemist277]

WOW and followed by HxH, TTGL, JoJo's bizarre adventure, good work

[@lovergurl454]

I hit the like button the minute I heard monster.

[@kreathyr8270]

Beserk is getting a second season/remake this year :)

[@thezeroalchemist277]

+Shinigami Yeah, I know,what is hyped may never die, but rises again, but rises hypier and bloodier

[@k.a.w8063]

Oh my gods. I CAN'T BELIEVE I FORGOT ABOUT KINO'S JOURNEY! That was one of the first series I saw in my college anime club! :D I've been plotting an "Anime For Everyone" list in my head, now, and would be open for suggestions on that given a few small criteria (length being a 1 or 2 cour, no offensive material, no meta that beginners wouldn't get). Thank you for bringing back awesome memories!

[@demonpirate5453]

Finally! TTGL! Was very surprised it wasn't on your original list when that came out.

[@Djansks]

Was Shin Sekai Yori on the other list? Probably one of best anime works I watched in recent years

[@ItzJhon]

AYYYY GURREN LAGANN :DD I got worries when i didnt see it on the first video xD

[@ItzJhon]

worried*

[@ScarFearz]

I was actually surprised to see it on the list. I mean, I kinda get it, but I thought the ending was terrible, so I thought it was normal to not see it on the first list.

[@inkks1015]

+ScarFearz if you want a really great ending for it watch the second movie adaptation of Gurren. The final fight is my favourite scene in the whole series.

[@ItzJhon]

+Jared Tournier it does make it THAT much more enjoyable. I personally like that ending. A lot. Its a good way to end a show thats about always going forward. Cuz everything has an end

[@dinosaurfriedchicken]

omg i just realized one of your recommendations (his and her circumstances) is a old anime i once saw when i was 11 i think, rented at this lil video store i lived close to and stopped watching it idk why and its here i found it i can finally finish it and not feel empty for the rest of my life cause i couldnt remember it thank you thank you soo much!!

[@tahsinfaruque986]

Damn, that transition at 12:49 is freaking amazing!

[@timothymcneal3523]

Glass reflection my teen romantic comedy snafu 2

[@ProtagonistOfficial]

I completely agree.

[@Gatodostennis]

That season is so bad...

[@timothymcneal3523]

+Dan BrittleCrump (brittlecrump) huuuuh???? you take that back

[@phothewin6019]

Yes pls.

[@Gatodostennis]

Sorry, the tone is too gooey, it lacks a conclusion (in the 1st season you could at least foresee some kind of development in their relationships). I recommend Hyouka, even though it still lacks a conclusion. It's basically a better version of MyTeenRomanticComedy.

[@beanbandit495]

Yet he didn't recommend Cory in the House?

[@nosferatuzodd2721]

You just have shit taste

[@CallumKennedyTuberzMcGeeMusic]

Man. I always love your videos. I was wondering if you had an opinion on Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad. it's my personal favourite anime and I'd love to hear what you think of it.

[@OctopusGarden96]

After viewing this video, I decided to check out Bokurano since I love deconstructions of genres. 10 episodes in and I'm completely blown away by how good it is so far. So thank you Arkada ^-^

[@Last555555555]

I found Monster on Anime Haven if anyone is interested in watching it.

[@TheDarkWiiPlayer]

Why is this never in the description? 01. 01:50 Monster 02. 03:15 Revolutionary Girl Utena 03. 04:25 Planetes 04. 05:45 Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei 05. 06:35 Nichijou 06. 07:32 Bokurano 07. 08:45 Sound of the Sky 08. 09:34 Berserk 09. 10:37 Angelic Layer 10. 11:42 Kino's Journey 11. 12:48 Jojo's Bizarre Adventure 12. 14:22 Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann 13. 15:37 Hunter x Hunter 14. 16:55 His and Her Circumstances 15. 17:51 Shirobako My work here is done

[@GlassReflection]

The answer to your question is actually in the description itself :)

[@TheDarkWiiPlayer]

Yes, now that you mention it, there it is xD Well, at least now you can simply copy-paste it in a few days :)

[@pasca15qc]

Because of this video, I began to watch Bokurano and oh god I love it. Thank you so much!

[@camptowngirl]

I watched your review of Kino's Journey ages ago and planned to watch it, but when I went to look it up...I forgot the name. And then I couldn't find your review again. OTL Thank you for bringing it back up.

[@SaltyShale]

I have to say that the Monogatari series is a must watch for seasoned anime watchers. It's like doing a line of coke. It's such a great high, but you need to take it portions. You binge a "season", take a break, binge a "season", take break. Rinse, recycle, repeat. The visuals are some of the best I've seen to date. the soundtrack is also really good, but repetitive. The beginning is quite slow, but it picks up in later seasons (more on that later) The characters are funny and each have their own personalities, that in my opinion, you don't see a whole lot, except for Senjougahara (fucking tsunderes) Read the wikia page to find my reasoning behind putting seasons in quotes. Anyway. There are tons of "seasons" I'll leave two links below to watch orders, as well as other information. The first is a reddit thread on r/araragi; www.reddit.com/r/araragi/comments/1mezh0/the_orders_to_monogatari The second is from the Bakemonogatari wikia which will have some of the same information, but it's more of a timeline for the books and anime sereis; bakemonogatari.wikia.com/wiki/Monogatari_Series_Timeline I highly recommend watching it in the order it aired because it was aired that way for a reason.

[@SaltyShale]

***** You just proved my point. (Not from personal experience) But when you do coke. You can't hit like a 3 foot line in one go. You gotta hit like 5 inches at a time. The 3 feet being the whole Monogatari series. The 5 inches being each "season"

[@sherwinparvizian2414]

I´m probably an exception, but I actually watched the whole series in one go and I´d do it again. And I´d really like to hear Arkadas opinion on it in a review. Oh, and Senjougahara best grill.

[@SaltyShale]

Sherwin Parvizian You have my mad respect for watching the whole series in one go. Tip of the hat my lad. Tip. Of. The. Hat. Senjougahara best grill.

[@sherwinparvizian2414]

***** I could listen to well written and witty dialogue all day. ***** Let´s be honest, they´re all best grill candidates.

[@thegreatcheesedemon]

I feel like Zetsubou-sensei is a safer introduction to that style. As for Isin's writing, I would totally be up for a Katanagatari recommendation. Not that I don't think everyone should watch Hitagi End, but it's... hard.

[@nasamaru8885]

CUZ I'M JUST A GIRL WHO CAN'T SAY NO.

[@kdude7166]

CAN'T SEEM TO SAY IT AT ALL

[@muriel7206]

I ALWAYS SAY COME ON LET'S GO! JUST WHEN I OUTTA SAY STOP

[@kdude7166]

WHEN A FELLER WANTS TO KISS A GIRL I KNOW SHE OUGHT TO GIVE HIS FACE A SLAP

[@muriel7206]

BUT WHEN SOMEONE GET A KISSIN' ME I SORTA KINDA WANNA KISS HIM BACK

[@kdude7166]

CAUSE I'M JUST A GIRL WHO CAN'T SAY NO! CAN'T SEEM TO SAY IT AT ALL!

[@normalguycap]

This guy is definitely the best reviewer of anime on youtube. Wonderfully fair attitude and articulate speech.

[@lacie2446]

Love Bokurano it's been on my favorites list for a long time now. It's also awesome to see the subtle ways Madoka Magica actually makes note of and gives props to Bokurano eg. the chairs in Madoka and Sayaka's rooms and the theory between Kyubey vs Dung Beetle, just to name a few.

[@LightswrathUltimatum]

CLICKBAIT... MONSTER!!!! I just started monster and its amazing.... DIETERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

[@anthonygudisey5734]

soooooo greattttty

[@finneganvanderkam1886]

Johan is my all time favourite antagonist in anime.

[@anthonygudisey5734]

+finn vander likewise

[@vaishakpremnath2454]

Monster is well....brilliant.

[@joeschmoe5063]

The arc with Mr Grimer made me die inside

[@patricks9704]

Watch Eureka seveN if you aren't/haven't already, Ark! I would love to see a 3rd list some day, and I'm really happy to see Utena and Berserk on this list.

[@patricks9704]

Also Kare Kano's popsicle sticks stabbed clean though my heart. Still pulling out splinters.

[@KhanMann66]

Talk about child abuse...damn.

[@Delillah89]

A big THANK YOU for recommending Shirobako, i went to watch it after i saw your recommendation and I LOVED IT!

[@Nakama4Forever]

Thanks you very much for these recommendations. i think I'll go now and marathon Bokurano and Shirobako back to back. You are the best!

[@audieliem4843]

Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo, somehow i feel it to be so underrated, surprisingly matured for its genre. yes there will be fanservice, but the show gets more brilliant over time, and its actually one of those show that actually has character development and drama without killing someone ...

[@eugenefindit]

Holy crap. I didn't expect a comment mentioning this anime. Totally agree. Arkada should really get to it. And I'll get into Shirobako because it sounds very similar... kind of. ^_^

[@ghazalgorji2598]

are you for real ?! that stupid show has no place near the likes of Monster, Jojo or anything else mentioned in this list

[@eugenefindit]

ghazal gorji Not necessarily comparing the shows because I can't since I haven't watched Monster or Jojo. And you shut your mouth about it being a stupid show. Are you saying you didn't like it? If so, why? I'm interested to know. ^_^

[@ghazalgorji2598]

Yes I've seen it ... and it was your typical cute slice of life show with a bunch of cardboard cut out characters blown way out of proportion and don't make me start on the "romantic" aspect of it ... please do yourself a favour and start watching some better shows ... it's painful to see you missing out

[@ghazalgorji2598]

there is nothing wrong with liking a show like that .. nothing ... but considering it to be one of the BEST (timeless show) is just ... well no offence kinda stupid 

[@Supersenkel2]

I wonder, will you ever do a Review of Hibike Euphonium? And if you do, will you wait for Season 2?

[@GlassReflection]

Yes, and maybe. Prob not though. I really want an excuse to rewatch it soon and a review is the perfect excuse :)

[@Supersenkel2]

Glass Reflection I really enjoyed my rewatch two months ago. And since your impression in FR was really good too, I bet you will as well :)

[@2beeton]

ignore my last comment it was a stupid comment

[@sapphireconnors4475]

Hi Arkada, I'm curious if you've heard of a show that came out a few years ago called Red Data Girl, and if you have what you thought about it?

[@mkdesu]

Thanks a lot Glass Reflection! Really happy you add in Hunter x Hunter 2011 :))

[@youngkyunhyun9200]

I got so excited when I saw Kare Kano! That underrated gem is definitely in my Top Ten :)

[@LouTalksAnimeNow]

soooo good!

[@Zodia195]

Lol when the anime first came out, I think it only went by His and Her Circumstances and didn't have the Kare Kano in the title. I have read the manga and Akarda is right about how dark it gets lol. Honestly though, I did enjoy the manga.

[@youngkyunhyun9200]

I have yet to finish the manga, mainly because some of the volumes are out of print. Maybe, I'll just read the scans.

[@KhanMann66]

Check at your local library. They might have the whole set.

[@youngkyunhyun9200]

Ichigo1423jfk I doubt it, given which country I live in!

[@isaacchoi5987]

man this channel has some of the best, non mainstream anime suggestions ever

[@KhaosElement]

God, the moment I hear the first few notes of that Gurren tune...I just mark out like crazy. Love that show so much.

[@zerodawn09]

what are your thoughts about All Star Blazers (sorry i don't know the japanese name for it)? i have never heard you even in off hand talk about it. i would say it's the only anime my dad likes and he hates anime, that should mean something right?

[@VectoredPromise]

Nichijou is available to stream in Australia for those who care

[@VectoredPromise]

legally

[@GlassReflection]

lucky bastards

[@VectoredPromise]

Glass Reflection for once I guess we are haha

[@invadazim4320]

animelab ftw!!!

Again no Fate/Zero or Fate series in general recommendations?! :/ I'm surprised you omitted it since you love it so much.

[@mikedolgos3185]

i understand you didn't want to put newer stuff on this list and i understand that but perhaps when it finishes it's first or 2nd season i would like to know what you think about bungou: stray dogs as i myself find it to be the kind of show i have missed for some time.

[@HaloMillennium]

I've definitely seen most of these and I'm so glad you put them on this list; I'm even glad you pointed out My Ordinary Life too. I was really disappointed seeing it taken off Crunchyroll, but I watched it several years back and I'm so glad I did before it went poof lol. Really good list though, I'll have to find Kare Kano as I'm sure I'll really enjoy something like that