The Best Anime of 2022 | Glass Reflection

[@ygt0812]

Im not sure if you know bec u didn't mention it, but there is a kaguya movie that is adapting the next arc of the story. In addition, S3 is around the halfway mark of the manga, so there is still a lot of content left to be adapted.

[@GlassReflection]

I was under the impression that they were done, especially since it's rare for anime to even get 3 seasons (excluding shounen of course). But this this good news!

[@mr.slinky765]

​@@GlassReflection A few leaks have come out recently that S4 is in early production as well, especially surprising to me considering the manga just wrapped up a few months ago and it looks like they're aiming for a full adaptation.

[@jnliewmichael4235]

​​@@GlassReflection I was hella confused when I heard you said that Kaguya S3 is the final season, even more so when I'm just about to go to sleep and am hella tired XD But yeah, there's more. Like sure, the manga has ended, but we're far from done. Did you apply Mob being in its final season (also S3) to Kaguya as well when writing the script? Edit: Oh yeah, throw away your responsibilities and watch Mob right now, please? XD JK But like, holy crap, aside from Gundam, Cyberpunk, and Chainsawman which I have not watched, all the other mentions are amazing!

[@CFord256]

@@GlassReflection I believe that they put S4 in Kaguya's eye at the end of the last episode as well.

[@sinom]

@@mr.slinky765 those "leaks" are almost always wrong. Anime usually get announced extremely early in production

[@Pertilious]

⬇Here is the timestamps for some tl:dr people out there. ⬇ 03:45 - Lycoris recoil 05:45 - My dress up darling 07:24 - Cyberpunk Edgerunners 09:13 - Reincarnated as a sword 10:46 - Kaguya-sama: Love is war ultra romantic 13:50 - Mobile suit gundam The witch from mercury 17:13 - Spy x family 19:12 - Bocchi the rock 21:01 - Honorable mentions (Mob psycho 100 3 / Do it yourself 22:23) 23:22 - Chainsaw Man 25:05 - Made in Abyss: The golden city in the scorching sun 28:19 - Winner/s

[@soronir3526]

Blessin's of Akatosh upon ye

[@edward6715]

Dear Glass Reflection could you please pin this comment / list to the top and maybe include this info in the description next time.

[@garth2356]

Thank you so much

[@xd_janek_xd6344]

We will never forget the sacrifice you made know your wasted time saves hundreds of people's time but fr thx

[@kagebeast954]

Only missing bleach but great list

[@michaellie5904]

Some you may have missed: 1. Summertime Render 2. Ranking of Kings S1 Part 2 3. Urusei Yatsura 2022 In the end, this year 2022 anime fans are treated really well with so many fantastic shows. It's hard not to put this year's list as shows I will revisit again in the years ahead. Thank you.

[@Self8Sabotage]

No

[@Pertilious]

Summertime render was really good

[@behemoth20000]

Summertime Render was for me hands down best anime this year, its sad that many youtubers avoid it cause its was on Disney+

[@CleanUpNick]

it was pretty good yeah but there was quite a bit wrong with it ngl

[@XeviousD]

Fuuto Pi.

[@TheMickellPickell]

Made In Abyss is honestly something incredibly unique and special. It really feels like you're going on this once-in-a-lifetime journey with a brilliant cast of characters, and, much like our characters, you get to experience the wonderfully. god-awful world of the abyss and all it entails alongside them. Really happy that you're spreading some awareness regarding this series, it really is wonderful.

[@lilteerex]

where do i watch the new season

[@randompolygon8401]

oh hey it's you, I watched all of your made in abyss s2 videos, they were great! but I just noticed, why are you not verified?

[@Ezekialify]

you make good videos man.

[@xy2447]

@@lilteerex animepahe has all the anime for free, but you need to have adblock

[@StoneGiantJake]

The man has graced us with his presene! Glad to know there are others who love made in abyss as much as us!

[@cheungjackjackt02006]

Glad Lycoris still got a shout despite the multitude of great shows this year. Reasonable list as always! And yes, Yuru Camp is the best anime to come out in 2018. Still my favourite anime of all time

[@martpalamine7040]

Yuru Camp truly is the best of all time

[@Javifaa]

@@martpalamine7040 not sure it's fine to say that (because is like comparing apples to every other kind of fruit), but certainly is one of the best animes ever made.

[@theghoulishsword2406]

Yuru Camp movie from this year was also great.

[@nokkuneinei6592]

Lycoris practically won't go down as my PERSONAL list of last year fav, but i do see why many does. And it's quite sad how while all other character got development, the protagonist are the one who literally stay the same in the end, not like i would hate her just bcuse of that though.

[@runespar]

I LOVE Yuru Camp...but Violet Evergarden exists. Definitely 2018's greatest success.

[@HawaiianHercules]

I am so happy you showed Made in Abyss so much love because I feel like season 2 went under so many anime fans radar. I do love Chainsaw Man as it is my new obsession, but Made in Abyss just grabs a hold of me like very few other pieces of art.

[@bluegrave4376]

I read and am caught up with the chainsaw man manga, so I can confidently say that everyone saying the anime adaptation sucked are talking out of their ass. The anime did what an adaptation should do which is enhance what the source material has with actual animation, music, and atmosphere. Not everything was perfect but it was damn good

[@ThaMobstarr]

Is the anime story already finished? I only read the manga, and while I was not that satisfied with its end, I loved the manga overall.

[@RusticGhost]

@@ThaMobstarr the manga is still ongoing! It's not over! And to answer your question, no, the anime only adapts until the end of the katana man arc so far.

[@ThaMobstarr]

@@RusticGhost wait what? I thought they said that the chainsaw manga was over. That's amazing.

[@acidwizard6528]

I don't think that Chainsaw Man "sucked". The problem with Chainsaw Man as I see it is that there was such a MASSIVE amount of hype built up about it before it's release that it couldn't match such unreasonable expectations. It was standard Shounen faire with some extra blood. Jujutsu Kaisen was made by the same studio a couple years ago, has the same story as Chainsaw Man, but is better in most ways. I still like Chainsaw Man and intend on watching future seasons of it, but it wasn't the earth shattering masterpiece that it was built up to be.

[@TheDonLemonSnickety]

I’m gonna be the first I know of to say this, and I mean it whole heartedly….what MAPPA did with the source material of Chainsaw Man? They made the best visual and cinematic interpretation of the story I could possibly imagine. Let’s stop playing ultra critics here and just talk in terms of plain execution and story telling…Chainsaw Man was absolutely amazing in its anime form and I’m absolutely certain BETTER than the manga. And no, I’ve never said that about anything before, but I know how to be hold back my biases when my instincts are telling me my the accepted consensus opinion is wrong, and this is one of those rare cases. I read just about 10 chapters of the manga before watching the anime, and then i reread the whole thing twice since the anime season ended and been merely keeping up w new chapters lately. But I’m absolutely sure once we have the entire Chainsaw Man part 1 animated, and we get to see the doors of hell, and the scenes with certain door guests (both the one at the door at makima’s place after the dog convo and also the equally tragic one who shows up at Denji and Power’s place…..and after taking in both of those I think my soul was left feeling entirely empty), the international assassins insanity, “Halloween, Halloween, Halloween”, omg dance dance revolution! We are going ABSOLUTLEY going to end up with the full animated part 1 being held in the higher echelons of anime greatness, ending the sentences that start with words like Akira. Just think about how great of a job the show did pacing the story and adding so many layers of depth and detail to flesh out the world. Makima’s hand gestures when she does her ritual? The way that whole scene played out vs the manga was incredible. It was cool on paper, but now it’s legendary animated. pS Jujutsu Kaisen is typical Shonen. In fact it’s Bleach but with a few changes (that douchebag curse who changes the shape of ppls souls was pretty awesome and horrific tho), but Chainsaw man is nearly trope free! If you read the manga and think Jujutsu and CM are both standard Shonen, I don’t think we would agree on the shape of the earth. I HATE to be this guy, but if you think CM is “typical” you need to have it explained to you. There is nothing in any shonen, and only the very best seinen really, that matches the creativity and overarching genius of the way CM unfolds. I only would say that the manga version of Berserk and maybe the first time I watched Eva and then End of Evangelion was I hit with a similar sense of awe. Especially with all the fridge revelations that come after the experience. You realize so many things and how well it was thought out. Even really great Shonen like Hunter x Hunter or Attack on Titan don’t exactly nail it like that. Well AOT is a bit controversial until we see how they end the anime…

[@sayrnewton3692]

Shadows House needs your love, it has that same intriguing endearing vibe with super unique worldbuilding that Made In Abyss and the one and only season of Promised Neverland had.

[@sheepmareep8921]

The pacing and the story isn't very great tho, i loved the first season but the second one is kinda meh. I guess a lot of their efforts went to spy x family and bocchi :/ i also dont't like how they didn't end the season by showing the death of the sister

[@A_Random_W33b]

I second this, I love Shadows House. It needs more love and attention

[@gustavohernandeza.890]

I support this. Having said that, Season 2 was a downgrade production-wise. Still strong story tho!

[@Lee-lm2bn]

My problem are the characters, I've caught up with the manga and they show little to nothing development while the mystery is slowly being resolved.

[@Dachusttin]

But its butchered in comparison to the manga

[@Murdock13]

So happy to see "Bocchi the Rock!" and "DIY" getting recognition. I found "DIY" really chill and "BtR" had it all, including amazing original songs.

[@nauscakes1868]

I still think it's wild that I discovered this channel by looking up reviews that were 8 years old. I don't remember which show, I think Lucky Star. But like anytime you see a video that's 8 years old, it's always a miracle that someone kept at it that long. Keep doing your thing!

[@christophermolitor4554]

Lycoris Recoil was my biggest surprise and I think with that element to boost it, it has maintained the top place in my book. It's rare for me to have so much fun with a show and I love seeing anime originals make such a splash in the community. Voice acting was on another level too, that's also a soft spot for me, the way they went about it felt as unique as it was impressive. The risks they took and the overall feel the show had because of it made the whole thing feel really special.

[@jaredhebert942]

You did a great job as Guest Producer for Next Game's Mario Kart 9 episode, and you still have my sympathy for Bad Hockey Anime

[@failedleopard3685]

When the second part of the Spy x Family came out I thought to myself "Why did I enjoy this so much?" and then the first scene with Anya came up and I went "Ah, right. This was why."

[@ramonlrey99com]

I love that you put Chainsaw Man along with Made in Abyss Season 2!!!!! They are literally some of the best of the best anime in years

[@Dharengo]

Nobody has managed to sell me on Chain Saw man. It feels a lot like AoT, which also nobody has managed to sell to me. It's like, throw some copious gory violence at the audience, and everyone goes wild, and I don't get it.

[@ramonlrey99com]

@@Dharengo it's different from attack on Titan on the aspect of it feeling a lot more western than many other anime if that helps. It also has some of the best animated fights this year along with some horror aspects.

[@soulsurvivor8293]

@@ramonlrey99com Indeed, not to mention the style in which it was composed is far more cinematic than any other anime, to my knowledge. The sudden bursts of ultraviolence and gore are in service and support of a solid story. A story thant will progressively cut deeper emotionally than the literal chainn saws in the show as timebgoes on. That said, I completely understand that the sort of over the top violence and gore can be a major turn off for some people. All that said, I hope we each enjoy the wide variety of anime we each enjoy.

[@zar2085]

@Dharengo CSM and AoT are not only good because of the action. It's the writing/ storytelling. Sure, some major points that pull people in are the shock factor and action. However, AoT second season when it aired wasn't liked nearly as much due to it being more story focused and when all the pieces were put in place through multiple seasons thats when the show became so highly praised. (Not saying it doesn't have alot of action, because it does lol) With CSM, all of the hype are from manga readers who know what's coming. The writing and characters in csm are incredible. The first season is only going to show a glimpse of why people love this story. Tasuki Fujimoto is an incredible writer. I highly recommend you read the manga if you enjoy reading or want to get into a manga for the first time. Also, both shows are completely different.

[@robertjohnpecayo8642]

​ ​ @Dharengo My first impression of Chainsawman is.. it feels fresh and raw. You can feel that the author was not just following a standard shounen formula, but is inspired by a variety of media. It is written so tightly that there's no excessive dialogue or wordy exposition, character lines always perform two or more things(exploring the character and relationships between other characters, worldbuilding exposition and most of the time, foreshadowing what's gonna come) while also feeling smooth(like a well written movie or novel). This smoothness gives great service to its delivery of the narrative as we the readers/viewers gets absorbed more and more. It does have excellent action scenes(and my god the manga art and panelling is exceptional) but those things won't matter if the storytelling isn't as smooth and great as it is. The way I can describe it is, a very smooth rollercoaster gradually speeding up, going through medium loops until you realize that the breaks are broken and you keep accelerating but at that point you're too invested and you want to see where it ends. The second half of the anime gives us a glimpse on how what is coming and how the ride will be from there on. Check it out, you might like it, there's nothing like it(as far as I know) that anime can offer.

[@Raph___A]

Spy × Family was hands down my favorite non-sequel this year. I can see myself watching it whenever I'm feeling fown or bored. And its music, OH MY GOD, ITS MUSIC is SO GOOD!

[@Shebeast3]

defo one for me too

[@nathanchildress5596]

Anya is for sure character of the year!

[@jomama468]

tbh spy family is mid for me

[@nathanchildress5596]

@@jomama468 That's fine, it's how I feel about Jujutsu Kaisen

[@jomama468]

@@nathanchildress5596 i also thought JJK was kinda mid…better than spy family but i would definitely say it’s overrated

[@trevorgrover5619]

Mob Psycho 100 probably has the perfect ending. I'd like to hear your take on it.

[@smoothesuede4978]

Made in Abyss changed focus so much from S1 to S2 that I was initially feeling it was going to be like a 7/10- good but without the particular magic that I loved in the first place. I was wrong in the best of ways. I ended up giving it a 10/10, they truly did masterpiece work with the new characters, the village that was the main focus, visual & musical storytelling.... It was truly special, I will never forget it.

[@lilteerex]

where can i watch it

[@StoneGiantJake]

@@lilteerex hidive is the company with the rights.

[@TienNguyen-ky4dx]

@@lilteerex right here on youtube. Search "Made In Abyss Muse Asia"

[@billycranston]

Personally as a sentai fan I loved Love after world domination and especially Fuuto PI. Kamen rider w was one of my favorites because of how different and it was a genre that we don't see too often now a days. The anime takes place after w but is friendly to people new to the series and the op and ed are bangers that I watched every week. Really hoping for a season 2.

[@MRacer001]

For me your video on Bocchi the Rock was absolutely perfect timing. Anime of the year for me, but for very personal reasons. By the time I saw your video on Bocchi the season was mostly over - episode 8 I think it was, but TLDR I had a very big falling out with my closest friends, I was feeling run down at work, I'm a carer for my mum, and was just feeling totally overwhelmed by everything and was honestly on the edge of a nervous breakdown, suffering from depression and just total despair at life overall. So when I saw your video on Bocchi the Rock and how you talked about how you could relate to her, it struck a chord (see what I did there) to me on so many levels, and I grew to utterly love the show and all of it's characters. Usually I only watch Shonen, so the genre itself was a change of pace for me, but the show me laugh genuine laughter for what felt like the first time in ages, it made me cry and seeing Bocchi slowly being and to do things she never thought was possible was absolutely what I needed. Over the Xmas break I finished the show entirely, utterly loved it and also have managed to patch things up with my friends. The last point I want to thank you for, because without your video I would never have even known Bocchi the Rock existed at all, so thankyou so much from the bottom of my heart GR, I hope you have a brilliant new year, Thankyou and Stay Frosty.

[@raidbossmorde3024]

Surprised Summertime Render didn't make it, absolutely fantastic anime that not everyone got to watch (legally). Bleach, Summertime, and Mob were my top 3 for the year

[@billfrypher8335]

Arkada, can I just say thank you so much for making these videos?? I remember watching ur channel back in 2015 back in high school when I wanted to get into anime but had no idea where to start. Your videos introduced me to tons of shows and films I never would've even taken notice of, that eventually became some of my favourites of all time!! So legit, thank you for everything! Here's hoping 2023 is another brill year for anime!! :)

[@meditalisoo7]

Second that! Been watching for years, love the consistency.

[@MWhaleK]

The fact that we got a new Urusei Yatsura anime, Reincarnated as a Sword (A.K.A. Sword Dad and Murder Kitten) and Spy X Family mans this was a very good year for Anime.

[@FOXZILLA5734]

Reincarnated as a sword aka "papa sword" was a big surprise for me as someone who wasn't keen with isekai lately I absolutly enjoyed it and very happy its getting a second season.

[@gatling216]

I rarely enjoy light novel adaptations, but Sword Dad and the Murder Hobo Kitten warmed my heart.

[@FritzyBeat]

25:40 Since I feel this might be gratifying to you to point out: Yuru Camp is *still* one of the most popular and most commonly recognized anime (even by those who don't watch it) in Japan in my experience. When people ask me my favorite anime, and I go through my usual list, they always light up at Yuru Camp and are all "Oh, I know about that one!". I once was asked by a student in a Japanese junior high school what anime I like, and when I chose to tactically respond with Yuru Camp which I had been watching a lot recently, I kid you not, the whole class of like 30 did a simultaneous approving nod, lol. Feel free to gloat about this to whomever you wish :P Also I hope you enjoy the movie. I don't know if it's out in the west yet, but it's a good one :)

[@nix7636]

It wasn't my year, but the little I saw was good. 1.Kingdom 4th Season 2.Ascendance of a Bookworm s3 3.Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season 4.Heroine Tarumono! 5.Overlord 4

[@cloudjin893]

So glad that even through a stacked season that bocchi got the recognition it deserved. Guitar, lonliness and blue planet ost still hits me really hard.

[@Javifaa]

Fun fact, it's the 13th highest rated show on MAL. It doesn't mean much, but at least shows that those who like it, like it a lot (or that it doesn't have that many hatter's, we are speaking about MAL, after all)

[@Affinity3301]

Finally! Someone talking about Made in Abyss S2. It hurts so bad but it's one of the best experiences I've ever had in media.

[@yashsingh1631]

I'm glad,we are few who still follow it. But releasing movie with it was not that a great idea.

[@aaronmontgomery2055]

sorry I couldn't finish it. To many feels.

[@chadgrimwell8380]

It so sad that we might not see a season 3 of Made in Abyss 😢

[@amplifier464]

@@chadgrimwell8380 why🥲

[@chadgrimwell8380]

@@amplifier464 like glass reflection has said, the anime has caught up in the manga with only 4 chapter left and very slow update. If somehow season 3 is made, it is probably 10 years from now at the earliest.

[@dominiccenteno1233]

Spy X Family made me go back into anime. Maybe because it's wholesome or maybe the dynamic between the Forgers or maybe just because of Anya, but this made addicted to anime again.

[@Shebeast3]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@patrickmbarker]

Same here. After that I binged Made in Abyss.

[@jamscorpio2007]

I don't see Attack on Titan S4 Part 2 in a lot of peoples lists, it makes me wonder if they really forgot about that it came out this year.

[@felixcrookston2237]

It’s because a lot of people (myself included) didn’t think it was very good.

[@shyguy5473]

I haven't ranked the shows on my list but I have one show which is AOTY for me. From Winter season:- Teasing master Takagi San S3:- This show was one of my comfort food. I loved seeing the development of Takagi and Nishikata's relationship. Sabikui Bisco:- Loved the vibe of this show and the camraderie between Bisco and Milo. From Spring season:- Spy x Family:- The meme faces Anya made alone was worth to watch the show. Summer time rendering:- I read the manga on Manga Plus before watching it to avoid spoilers and it's a great manga. Also the anime adaptation nails the manga's mystery aspect. Shinpei is one of the best MC of 2022. It's a shame what Disney did to it. Ao Ashi:- Binged watched it in fall but it's technically a spring show. Anyway I loved the intensity of the matches and the main character Ashito. Usually a character like him can be annoying but they somehow made him likeable. Kaguya sama love is war S3:- My Anime of the year. Loved everything. I watched the rap episode atleast 4 times. And I don't watch an episode repeatedly. That's how much I loved it. Can't wait for the movie. From Summer:- Made in abyss S2:- I prefer the first season overall but I still liked this season. There were many crazy moments. Call of the night:- The chill vibe of the show is something I can't forget. I desperately need a season 2. Cyberpunk edgerunners:- The full fledged insanity I didn't know I needed. Kind of wish it was 12 episodes instead of 10 but overall it was great from start to finish. From Fall:- Mob psycho 💯 S3:- It was concluding the plot point from 1st season and it was good and all. But I prefer season 2. Still I love how it ended. Mob's character progression is great. Akiba maid war:- I can't forget to put this one on my list. Maids behaving like Yakuza is something I didn't know I needed but I love it. Romantic killer:- The most underrated show of the year and it's a shame Netflix did not promote it as much as they did for Cyberpunk edgerunners. It's a hilarious show. The romance is also great. If only we could get a season 2. Arknights Prelude to Dawn:- Didn't expect a mobile game adaptation to be this good. But it knocked it out of the park. Chainsaw man:- I don't think I have much to add besides the fact that it lived up to the hype. Need more of it. More than a married couple, but not lovers:- This show surprised me actually at how good it is despite the blatant fan service. Loved the color palettes they used for the backgrounds of the show. Going to put these as honourable mentions since they haven't finished:- My Hero Academia S6:- As a massive fan of this series I am so glad it is back in such a spectacular fashion. I was really worried since season 5 felt like a chore to watch but Studio Bones are definitely doing their best this time. Can't wait for the next half of episodes. Welcome to Demon school! Iruma-kun S3:- This series is still fun. Urusei Yatsura:- I have watched the original anime adaptation so I was wondering how would David Productions bring it to modern day audience. They have toned down certain things in regards to Ataru but I think they'll do fine as we get more episodes. They have definitely captured the spirit of the series

[@AnimarchyHistory]

I'm sorry, but Akiba Maid War clutched it for me. They just stole the ball and slammed it top bins in the last 10 seconds of the game.

[@abidyo]

Glad that I'm not the only one who ranked Sword Dad anime is up in my tier list with Bocchi and SpyFam as the pallet cleanser for a lot of high tension, heartbreaking drama, and hyped action throughout these years without losing each respectful shows hype, dramatic, and heartwarming moment themselves

[@polissadewitt3544]

i love the way you put the shows on this list because i just can FEEL it you know. like talking to a friend and knowing about their favorite tv shows and it's fascinating. thank u very much

[@yuu-kun3461]

03:48 Licoris Recoil (was nice, but to a certain extent it returned to status-quo) 05:44 My dress-up darling (fun if you have the right mindset) 07:23 Cyberpunk edgerunners (rushed but otherwise a blast; my anime of the year) 09:06 Reincarnated as sword (got worse as time went on, but I still enjoyed it) 10:52 Kaguaya S3 (still very funny) 13:46 Gundam Witch from Mercury (haven't watched it yet) 17:10 Spy x Family (it was very nice) 19:10 Bocchi the rock (was a very good adaptation, yet it does not beat K-ON) 22:24 Do It Yourself (was a very light show I enjoyed week by week, but otherwise forgettable) 23:22 Chainsaw man (midsaw man) 25:00 Made in Abyss S2 (I personally don't like it; is too gory) 28:20 Best of the year (by GR) Some recommendations from me: Summer Time Render Healer Girl Paripi Koume Meitantei Conan: Hannin no Hanzawa-san Isekai Ojisan Dance Dance Danseur Uchi no Shishou wa Shippo ga Nai Akebi-chan There have been some movies too like Ame wo Tsugeru Hyouryuu Danchi and Bubble. The others we could watch next year. And if you want more Gundam there is Cucuruz Doan no Shima. Some people also liked Akiba Maid Wars, I didn't.

[@BlueCrimson10]

-Summertime Render has yet to get a legal English release, so it hurts every time someone recommends it -It's a goddang shame Arkada clearly hasn't seen Paripi Koume or he wouldn't be saying Chainsaw Man was the best OP this year -Isekai Ojisan has had some and is STILL having some unfortunate production issues. The reason cited is Covid-19 for both instances, but either their employees didn't learn their lesson the first time, or that's bullcrap. -Akebi-san got too fetish-y and I dropped it on episode 3's first like 5 seconds, despite how amazing the show is animated. Maybe even because it's so amazingly animated

[@for4thwind264]

Man there isn't enough Isekai Ojisan love. Yeah the delays crushed its popularity like it was truck-kun, but if you go back and watch it it's one of the most refreshing isekai I have seen in a while.

[@janisir4529]

There is no such thing as too gory. That said, I hated season 1 of Made in Abyss, so I'm not watching that...

[@yuu-kun3461]

@@janisir4529 I put it that way cus if I really said what I thought about it KZbin would have deleted my comment.

[@kaxxxxx]

Yeah reincarnated as sword just got worse and worse, I Just dropped it after episode 10th

[@rosh200]

Lycoris recoil was probably my 2nd favorite anime of the year. It was just always so much fun

[@pendaco]

True! It has a great production value, great animation, funny VAs and a nice soundtrack

[@znotetakureviews9138]

The first episode of "The Witch From Mercury" is my favorite Ikuhara episode of "Gundam."

[@yevaud6]

Made in Abyss has been a tragic joy from episode 1. Made in Abyss made me track down the movie which is technically it's season 2, and I normally abandon things when they make other mediums mandatory. But it's just that good. Your initial video covering Made in Abyss actually got me to pick up season one. It had been on Netflix for probably a year, long past being suggested, I had no reason to go back and look. Something about the title card they picked made me peg it as a bad CGI show or game adaption. I'm SO glad I picked it up. Thank you for that.

[@Neoxon619]

The various controversies sounding Cyberpunk: 2077 kinda soured me on checking out Edgerunners, but it’s nice that so many others enjoyed it. As for Chainsaw Man, I’m surprised how well they blended the 3D with the 2D.

[@Heidelmann]

What were the controversies with Cyberpunk 2077? I was one of those that came to the game late through Edgerunners. Only problem I had with it were the random daily crashes on a basic ps4. I got used to it and saved often.

[@Neoxon619]

@@Heidelmann Lots of transphobia with regards to the marketing come to mind, but I remember there being other stuff.

[@Sheamu5]

The main thing was how buggy it was at launch, ruined immersion and unplayable on some systems

[@Heidelmann]

@@Neoxon619 That sounds awful. The genre of cyberpunk itself seems very friendly to trans and queer experiences. Gosh darn it.

[@piotrsegal6475]

I think it helped kind of clear out the mess the game caused

[@cbeaird52]

I'm so HAPPY DIY got a honorable mention.. It was my feel good anime of the year. Watching made me feel inspired and that OP song is a banger! LOVE IT.

[@lucinae8512]

This is kinda a spoiler, but Kaguya made a cameo in the author's next work Oshi no Ko, which will be animated next year with a 90 minute first episode and I am super excited for it!

[@Monika-di7vv]

My most anticipated show of 2023

[@SpikeTheWolf]

so is it connected or just for fun?

[@lucinae8512]

@@SpikeTheWolf same worlds.

[@benweiss262]

Yo I remember watching you channel something like a decade ago now when I was first getting into anime for recommendations. Lost the sub when my old YT account was lost, and just found you again bc I'm getting back into anime as I'm learning Japanese. Really happy to see you're still around, you always offered really good critique and perspective on stuff.

[@dBsdecibels]

With you for MiA! A personal fave. I am genuinely surprised you didn't mention Summertime Render. That would be my #2. That one came out of nowhere for me. I started it late because it was receiving high praise and I thought I'd give it a shot. Turned out to be #2 of me. IT'S. SO. GOOD!

[@limmy1931]

another series I really like from this year is Blue Lock. A football/soccer sports anime that is emphasizes the individual drive and skills of the characters rather than their ability to play as a team. It is full of hype with battle anime styled scenes.

[@TDUShelby]

Golden City of the Scorching Sun was quite possibly the most painful experience I’ve ever had watching an anime. Partly because I watched the entire thing in a single sitting. It was like they took the mental stress of Violet Evergarden’s tenth episode and made it even MORE painful, and then persisted on delivering punch after punch, each stronger than the last, for almost an ENTIRE season. On the one hand, it’s still (also) my favorite show. On the other, I find it incredibly difficult to recommend to anyone, because I’m not sure I want to subject them to that level of emotional damage, (insert meme here.) Either or, I adore it. In some ways more than season one, in many ways less. It is brilliant, and I don’t say that often at all.

[@drnimitz]

the absolute worst part of Made in Abyss is how long it takes for new chapters to be released... in this rate, we will get s3 in 5 years 😞

[@TDUShelby]

@@drnimitz Gives me a chance to save up for therapy bills.

[@fatmax2spew140]

@@TDUShelby you're gonna need memory loss because you're sure as hell not gonna forget the trauma

[@cappo1178]

You turned my view to made an abyss when season two came out and I watched season three as it was airing. And oh man, I really agree on your picks! Thank you for introducing me to Made in Abyss those year(s) ago

[@ryanhanlon7001]

The witch from mercury is fantastic. I feel like it's the best Gundam to come out in a long time

[@Diapolo10]

Late comment, I know, but 2022 was friggin' stacked. Shows not mentioned that I thoroughly enjoyed include Summer Time Render, Ya Boy Kongming, The Demon Girl Next Door S2, Priconne S2 (man it feels like people completely forgot how gorgeous it is), Call of the Night, and The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting. While not exactly "Anime of the Year" material, Immoral Guild and Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World were unironically fun, and I'll certainly buy their Blu-Rays.

[@waltworks8389]

The guy that keeps my interest in anime up! 👊❄️ I feel like Made in Abyss truly is more of a cinematic experience than most shows, so your argument is absolutely valid

[@Victorvonbass]

Made In Abyss is my #1 anime now too. I binged the entire thing from s1 to finish. I also plan to binge Bocchi this weekend now that its finished. I really enjoyed Sword too. Fran is so cute. The most surprising anime for me this year that no one watched was Renai Flops. It really really surprised me. I might have to check out some more of the anime from your list that I havent seen. Imo Fall 2022 beat Winter 2021 as the best anime season of all time. Here's to hoping 2023 can top that.

[@abcdefgh-hz6pk]

Hanezawa cardhina , first layer , 2 months , underground river , gravity, old stories , sovereign of the dawn , Tomorrow, purushka sequence, dark reg . Are some ost of made in abyss that I recommend

[@dreadogastusf3548]

I haven't watched any of Mob-3 either. But that is because there are MANY great shows this year. Mob Psycho isn't going to disappear. I know Mob Psycho is going to be great. So, it can wait a bit and I will enjoy it when its turn comes up.

[@chazjohannsen]

You’re forgetting the Kaguya-sama movie that is currently in Japanese theaters, and will reach North America in February 2023. It is a direct continuation of the anime, adapting the Ice-Kaguya/Christmas arc. Rejoice!

[@ssjokg4952]

And the next season which continues from where the movie ends is also in production.

[@ssjokg4952]

@@bat9056 leaked by the same people that have been posting confirmed leaks the last few months..

[@merlyworm]

Bocchi the Rock was the biggest surprise for me. It was damn good, and the visuals were very good.

[@beaconLofj]

From this list I have not watched: Made in abyss S3, Edgerunners, DIY, Kaguya S3, Lycoris, Or Mob s3. I will get around to these at some point. Thanks for shouting them out.

[@judgment5265]

Huh? Was there some announcement I missed about Kaguya not getting more seasons? Because there is still a lot more story left in the manga. The festival arc in S3 is still far from the actual end of the series.

[@oose100]

He probably misunderstood. There's a movie covering christmas arc (right after S3 end), but there was still no announcement of S4, though there are rumours floating around that it's in production.

[@TheEmolano]

@@oose100 he probally is so used to romance anime ending on a kiss that he tought it was the end

[@Just_Keep_Ronin]

Thank you for all of your hard work this year Arkada. You've been molding my taste in anime for the past decade or so :)

[@aarondcruz3443]

2022 is the year of PEAK anime! Chainsaw Man just being a gentile masterpiece, AOT S4P2 just continuing to crescendo into madness, Spy x Family just obliterating the pop culture, Made in Abyss back with more fked up and just the only studio ghibli looking & chibi mishmash art style with such a strong visual languagege, Ousama Ranking P2 just seeing my boi Bojji being a chad now and Dress up darling is just such a sweet rom-com that I never thought Id love P. S. We have missed you Glass Reflections!

[@vanilla_milkshake]

Birdie Wing should've got at least an honorable mention, what an insane trip of a show it was.

[@starkille10r72]

Once they're done with the Hathaway films and Witch From Mercury, what I wanna see from Bandai related to Gundam is one of three things animated which I think most Gundam fans could agree to if they've gone down the Gundam rabbit hole far enough. 1) Crossbone Gundam (this series has been ongoing for over 2 decades now, the crossbone design is popular as hell and already had model kits in various grades, takes place post F91 and pre-, during-, and post- Victory Gundam, and is now in Late Universal Century, before the movie that shall not be named) 2) Sentinel Gundam (Between Zeta and ZZ, smaller scale story much like Thunderbolt, could be a 3 to 4 part ONA before a theatrical version release) 3) MSVR: The Return of Johnny Ridden (Pre CCA, focuses on extra material characters, does bring in a lot of cool designs and machines from the early parts of the UC timeline, really meant for fan service) And for God's sake STOP P- BANDAI'ING EVERYTHING COOL!

[@Gappasaurus]

Few of my yearly faves ever make the list, my tastes seem to be too esoteric for the mainstream 😅 But at least Akiba Maid War got a (very) brief mention 🙂

[@otterbeans]

Hey Arkada, I'm on the exact same page with you on Made in Abyss and Chainsaw Man. Even after reading both of all of their manga, still can't decide which i love more. I would say as an overall piece of highly original, exquisitely crafted art, Made in Abyss squeaks out ahead. Probably because Chainsaw Man is a serial and Made in Abyss releases whenever the fuck the mangaka feels like it. But Chainsaw Man is an almost perfect commentary on the state of the world right now. It's tough to choose. I wish Made in Abyss had even a quarter of the HYPE that Chainsaw Man does though, because it definitely deserves it.

[@attackonpoke]

Summertime Render really deserved better than Disney Jail 😢

[@rickydutch8464]

as a SoL enjoyer, this year has been great not just the anime, but also announcements yuru camp seaon 3 hype

[@MegaKirschmarmelade]

My Personal Favourite of this year is without a doubt Mob Psycho 100. It was a nearly perfect written Story with a tight pace and great characters! I fell in Love with it and enjoyed every second of this phenomenal final season. And i Love how It's so out of line but still manages to be personal to so many people. ♥️

[@TheDonLemonSnickety]

I am so bummed to say, I found the 3rd season, after the beginning giant broccoli Psycho helmet arc, was kinda much less than I was hoping for. I’ll admit that I loved the show so much from day one, and it’s had many huge climax points already, so it was difficult to know how or if they could conclude it in a way that’s on the same level, and like I fear with Berserk, I would say they didn’t. I’m still grateful to have gotten another season of one of the best shows of the last decade, but I sadly was left pretty unsatisfied. :( But I am genuinely glad that you were able to enjoy it! Maybe I will try a rewatch

[@Sunnernite]

My top 3 are: 3. Raven of the inner Palace 2. Birdie Wing 1. Requiem of the rose King Each season, I look for an anime the nobody is talking about that sounds interesting to watch.

[@WardOfSouls]

Glad to see someone else appreciate Raven of the Inner Palace! I haven't watched the final episode yet, because I'm not sure I want it to end for me. I've really enjoyed this departure from what most of anime has been over the past few years; this year especially I needed something quieter to contrast all the hype this year has brought.

[@helgalovegood]

You mentioned that you love to hear when people have started watching an anime they otherwise would have missed if it not for your recomendation on that note I have to thank you for a lot of anime! One of them is PLANETES it is one of my all time favourite anime and I am so grateful that I got to experience this masterpiece & as I said I have watched a lot of Amazing anime thanks to you! Love your chanel Arkada! I wish you a great 2023 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@kenshin1644]

I’m glad you put the disclaimer with recoil. I liked it but it wouldn’t have been on my top of the year list only because there was some many anime I liked

[@subhamsarkar4813]

Wasn't expecting made in abyss at the end. But it was a pleasant surprise. Second season was amazing again.

[@GoukaRyuu]

Your favorite Gundam is Turn A? Wow, that is some rare taste right there. Do love it, but I felt it was definitely a throwback to a different time pacing-wise, felt more like it was made in the 70s than the tail end of the 90s. Story didn't really put its foot on the gas until near halfway in, but afterwards I could at least appreciate all the world building that went on before the conflict took off. Harry is definitely my fav Char clone though.

[@6699boss]

Solid list Arkada! I do think that Call Of The Night was a great show, that should of been in your Honorable Mentions; a bit of a shame 🤔

[@larisachan1787]

The way you transition from talking about one anime to another, is so smooth 💕

[@piotrsegal6475]

Edgerunners is actually the case where video games adaptations go in good direction -- it takes the world of the game, how it's built, and adds its own story to it. 18:56 Sooo... When you said this vid was gonna be less than 28 minutes... did you really mean that? :P

[@Sheamu5]

Arcane was great too

[@piotrsegal6475]

@@Sheamu5 It was amazing

[@ealberty610]

For my honorable mentions, I'd like to add Bleach TYBW because I'm a longtime fan of the series and its never looked better, and Romantic killer, which is an 'anti-romantic' comedy that has a really fun main character and an interesting twist on the genre.

[@RoninXDarknight]

My Dress Up Darling is probably my favorite of the year. Love RomComs in the first place but the details pertaining to each of the MC's hobbies was quite frankly stunning. The author clearly did a ton of research into both and it shows in spades. And it cannot be understated how adorkable to two MCs are. Little fan-servicy initially but it's one of the few times where that actually serves a purpose in depicting the two and, if the show is faithful to the manga, will be appropriately dialed back next season.

[@Shebeast3]

👏👏👏👏

[@HeavyTopspin]

As long as Marin sweeps all the Best Girl awards, all is right with the world.

[@capolot]

I haven’t watched that one yet. But I’m new to the genre as a whole. I discovered that I really like romcoms lol

[@RoninXDarknight]

@@capolot Get on that then...I highly doubt you'll be disappointed. Others to check out if you haven't yet: "Horimiya" is another good romcom...13 episodes that actually explores a high school couple's relationship after they get together so none of the will-they-won't-they drama for them. "Higehiro" is a good one to check out too...lighter on the comedy but it takes a fairly common hentai trope (it is NOT hentai though by any stretch) and turns it on its head in a very wholesome way. "Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It" is a semi-educational romcom (ala Dr. Stone...which, while not a romcom, is also very good) about two university students who try to come up with a scientific definition for what love is. "Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro" is a bit of an inversion of the usual formula though if tsundere characters aren't your cup of tea I'd avoid this and check out "Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie" instead...similar concepts w/o the tsundere lead. If tsundere characters don't bother you then also check out "Toradora". "Love After World Domination" is a light hearted spoof on the "Super Sentai" (Power Ranges) genre where one of the heroes and one of the villains fall in love. Shenanigans ensue as they try to hide their relationship from their respective teams. "Love Hina", "Ah My Goddess" & "Ai Yori Aoshi" are a few harem style classics though admittedly they're much older and I'm not sure how well they've aged as I last watched them when Netflix was still shipping out DVDs. "The Quintessential Quintuplets" is a more modern take on similar ideas. And while more drama and background romance than comedy, "Violet Evergarden" is one I recommend to everyone...just have your tissues handy....and if you enjoy that check out "Anohana".

[@Ez.bake_evan]

Kingdom Season 4 was another one that really flew under people's radar. Same with season 3 last year, which is probably the best war arc in any anime or manga ever.

[@madengineerkyouma]

In my opinion, Mob Psycho 100 season 3 was the best of the year by far. The only ones that could compare are Kaguya Season 3 and Edgerunners. Maybe Lupin Zero, but we're only 3 episodes in so far.

[@mihal1570]

Bleach >>> not even debetable

[@fangthefabulous1132]

I finally watched Made in Abyss thanks to a friend. My only regret... was to binge it in one night. I was so ripped apart in emotion that I was so thoroughly drained it hurt. But I loved it. I both absolutely loved and hated the experience of Made in Abyss and I cried so much that when I woke after going to bed right after, I was completely dried up and had to chug several glasses of water. The only other anime I cried as much was Maquia, my favorite film of all time. Vueko was my favorite character only because I love characters with found families.

[@christianmjaland7194]

I have to give AOTY to Ao Ashi, such a good football adaptation. I was and still am super impressed by it

[@CeryThief]

Really liked every anime ont the List this year and would recommend all of them. But there are some more anime I would have personally put on here or on the honorable mentions, so I'll just write them here: 1 - Attack on Titan s4 part 2: Is there even anyone who hasn't seen AoT? 2 - Akiba Maid War: Just watch it! You won't be dissappointed. 3 - Ya Boy Kongming!: Listen to the OP, watch an Episode, listen to the OP again. 4 - To your Eternity s2: Actually like it even more than the first season 5 - Isekai Ojisan: Really fun parody of the Isekai genre. 6 - Summertime Render: For anyone who likes time travel anime, this is an enjoyable watch. 7 - Yofukashi no Uta: This show is just a mood. 8 - The Eminence in the Shadow: If you like Anos Voldigoad, you'll like this show. 9 - More than a married Couple: One of my favorite romance shows this year. 10 - Fantasy Bishoujou Juniku Ojisan to: My favorite guilty pleasure comedy Isekai this year.

[@Playreadygamers]

i dont watch AOT

[@darkeshrine]

Bocchi the Rock is a special kind of story with an oddly relatable character that kind of makes you question things. On one side you have a character like Komi which has social anxiety to such a severe degree that it could be just someone pondering how someone like that could live their life, but I didn't find Komi relatable. Bocchi is a character that is so oddly relatable to me that I almost seriously question if the writer has similar problems. The emotional rollercoasters, downward spirals, and not contacting friends for extended periods are way to realistic despite the story playing them off with the other characters and turning it into something humorous. I'm almost questioning if this is a story that should be enjoyed in a traditional sense. Anyone that has taken an interest and done any amount of actual study into literature should likely know that there are a such thing as stories that aren't meant to be enjoyed and sometimes not even meant to be seen. Sometimes someone writes a story as a means of coping with things they have a hard time handling. Sometimes people write a story with an alternate, "better" version of themselves. Sometimes people write stories as just an account of things that happened. Good stories will always be shared, somehow even without the purpose of the writer. Granted, Bocchi the Rock doesn't seem like one of these stories, but it reminds me enough of them that I question if I should be enjoying this as much as I did.

[@darkeshrine]

On a completely unrelated note, I can't watch Chainsaw Man just on the grounds of the ludicrous amount of hype it had months before it even aired. It feels like an amount of hype that possibly cant be met and that the show can only disappoint me.

[@2slowpoke929]

@@darkeshrine I read the manga but I honestly just don't like the "cinematic" approach of the anime. It looks aesthetically pleasing but it just doesn't feel like "CSM". BTR on the other hand, I don't think anyone expected it to be as good as it was, or to even be competing with the juggernauts that were CSM, MP100 and Bleach.

[@ndedpdeepepde288]

1. Chainsaw man 2. Bocchi The Rock 3. Made in Abyss 4. Cyberpunk Edgerunners

[@DemoniacWW]

If you have not already, please try watching Summertime Render. It is honestly the hidden gem and possibly best anime of 2022.

[@sanavari1]

I wish I could but still can’t find it on Disney plus 😢

[@deciuswtasby]

I ignored a few of these but will check them out now. I’m actually shocked Eminence in Shadow and Season 4 of Dan Machi didn’t make your list either. Keep the content coming 👊🏾

[@mangamanzx]

Um Arkada I would like to point out that Kaguya-Sama's manga goes on much longer than where Ultra Romantic Ended... the story ain't over yet, because the series does something that many other romcoms don't do, continue the story and show tye characters IN a relationship!! (Edit: I see the pinned comment now... but still get hype!!)

[@voidembracedwitch]

My favorites were Mob and an anime that almost no one in anime circles has talked about: episode 7 of Modern Love Tokyo, a short standalone romance story directed by Naoko Yamada.

[@amaanfullmetal9091]

I believed Made in Abyss s1 was anime of its year, and I 100% believe Made in Abyss s2 is anime of the year too. Story, visuals, soundtrack - all done to perfection

[@kiraramax2066]

My top anime of the Year but only a handfull: 1: Bandori Poppin Dream Movie, and Circle Thanks Party 2: RPG Fudousan 3: Slow Loop 4: Yama no Susume: The Next Summit 5: Prima Doll 6: Bocchi the Rock 7: Shinmai Renkinjutsushi

[@Filus69]

What do you mean there won't be more Kaguya? There is direct continuation movie and season 4 in production! S3 reached only HALF of the manga. You have no idea how much amazing stuff is ahead of us

[@jormungand72]

February 22, 2022 was a Tuesday... the second day of the week.. and February also started on a Tuesday. We live in a simulation.

[@TheVonWeasel]

Just finished Maid War. Absolutely flawless pacing, story telling, and character development. And my gosh that ending

[@charlestonjew7587]

I've heard a lot about many of the aforementioned titles but I'm still processing Made in Abyss. I normally don't watch anime as I don't really care for many of the tropes that come with it but I've only heard a few vague details of MiA that initially turned me off too but I was browsing Amazon Prime one night and came across MiA season 1 and genuinely like the art style and gave it a go. I ended up binging the entire season in like 2 days. It immediately reminded me of a classic Ghibli film, equal parts heartwarming and horrific. I watched the 3rd movie and the second season over the course of like the following week and have gone back and started reading the manga. Now I'm completely sucked in and craving figs and merch. I'll keep an eye on the others but right now, I'm just not ready to cheat on MiA.

[@eddiecampos]

Quick note, a new animated Kaguya-sama movie is showing Japan right now and follows the manga where it’s supposed to go after the dual confessions arc. It’s shows in the US in February. Also leaks have already come out that season 4 is on its way. So there is much more Kaguya-sama to come and I can’t wait

[@ardawen]

I'm suure we'll see a video about Mob Pyscho when you HAVE seen it. Personally I'm glad Mob Pyscho is over, because it's over when I'll still miss it, and not when I don't care anymore. The ending left me satisfied, and I watched some scenes of it back a few times. Thank you for this list, and see you in the next year

[@AutumnOnFire]

Bruh, HOW could you sleep on Mob Psycho III?? It has an absolute BANGER of an OP!

[@Self8Sabotage]

No it was mid, S2 was peak s3 was trash

[@amplifier464]

@@Self8Sabotage just like ur mum

[@VG_164]

@@Self8Sabotage Reminder that people like these are literal kids. Don't be too harsh on them, they don't know the crap that comes out of their mouths most of the time.

[@Self8Sabotage]

@@VG_164 😭

[@gigiizzy5651]

@NuiBi Nope. The fight with Dimple on Season 3 is one of the best animated fights in anime in years. Great season, much more emotional and down to earth. 2nd season was more of a generic shonen.

[@zpkspiano]

Chainsaw Man managed to get at the top of the list and the anime hasn't even adapted the parts of the story that make it such a memorable story. (spoilers for the manga) Imagine the amount of hype a Chainsaw Man season that adapts their trip to hell, the Gun Devil arc and the reveal of Makima's true intentions. Also I can't wait to see Made in Abyss S3 at the top of the list of best anime from 2030

[@Bionickpunk]

Yep, it havent even gotten to the really good stuff and it was still a banger. Boy will Season 2 be something if they keep the production quality up as with Season 1.

[@nileshkumaraswamy2711]

For me personally mob psycho 100 season 3 was anime of the year. The best possible conclusion to this series and very close to perfect anime overall. I am really happy with this story's ending and it will go down as a classic for the ages.

[@rendeenar.99]

Same here. Mob Psycho 100 absolute Goat of 2022. ^^

[@pixies590]

I came looking for solace after watching the Made in Abyss movie and you delivered. Came back after finishing season 2 again. Neither you nor the anime disappointed. It’s horribly disturbing, but incredibly beautiful and powerful. I have no doubt that it will never be replaced in my top 10 anime, because I’ll never see anything like it.

[@RenaHauugu]

I can’t believe he didn’t mention the new Bleach season. Also Akiba Maid War was really good so it’s kinda sad to only see it mentioned. 😭

[@Cinema_Inc2000]

Tbh many people have slept on Bleach TYBW like it doesn’t exist which is ironic

[@Playreadygamers]

its good but everyone is dick riding bleach. it still has boring episodes. but def top 5 this year

[@SleightCreative]

Pretty much the list I expected, here are a few more honorable mentions from a fellow old weeb: Papiri Koume Akiba Maid War (you did a shout out so I tip my hat to you) Love After World Domination Blue Lock The Executioner and her Way of Life Bookwork Season 3 Birdie Wing Call of the Night

[@hoangduong172]

Where Bleach TYBW

[@khentzy1801]

Bleach is not for this year

[@orsdekany2594]

I would highly recommend C Danchi, it's a pretty short anime, only 4 episodes long, but somehow it managed to have a decent/good world building, with some nice clue dripping on what is happening, and an mostly satisfying ending. I would rate it, kinda the same as chainsaw man, (both got spoiled for me), but csm doesn't really hide it's "big twist, which just makes it an above avarage fun ride for me.

[@newbie4789]

😭😭😭 You still haven't watched mob psycho??? It's my all-time favourite anime (I also haven't watched it coz I wanted to re-watch the show but I already know it will be in my top 2 this year)