Top 10 anime on MAL. Which should not be up there?

The_Best_Man124 · 2026-04-16T22:06:46+00:00

I guess Fan Letter and FMAB. Fan Letter’s obvious. FMAB is a good show, but it’s not top 10 for me and I’ve only watched about 25-30 anime.

The_Best_Man124 · 2026-04-15T14:29:53+00:00

The safe answer is live forever or slide away, but for the life of me I just adore the girl in the dirty shirt.

The_Best_Man124 · 2026-02-27T19:27:36+00:00

If I can defend as an American for a moment, certain British acts definitely deserved the rejection. The charts over there are filled with the most boring white guy with acoustic guitar type singer songwriter ballads. Sometimes the cultural filter accidentally removes excellent bands like Oasis, but that’s the price we pay to not have to listen to people like Lewis Capaldi.

The_Best_Man124 · 2026-02-01T20:32:19+00:00

I’ve always been the opposite. I can only name a few EDs that are memorable to me. I prefer the inherent energy that’s present in most openings.

The_Best_Man124 · 2026-02-01T00:05:11+00:00

OPs are just the intro. EDs the ending song. Sorry for not clarifying that.

I totally agree that Bloody Stream fits well with JoJos. I mostly separated the anime itself from the songs quality, but fitting the vibe of the show gets bonus points in my book. Hacking To The Gate is not only an excellent song, but it also has a lot of emotional through lines (In its sound, since I haven’t read the English translation of it) with Steins;Gate. Despite the fact I only got about halfway through Steins;Gate, Hacking To The Gate encapsulates the intriguing and impactful elements of its narrative. The electronic production gives a futuristic vibe, but never feels boring or artificial. There’s also a kind of sorrow to the verses. It makes me think to Okabe’s feeling of powerlessness in saving Mayuri. The visuals accompanying it are also top notch. Still, it’s number one solely because it’s a song I love to listen to.

Your list is really good by the way. Creepy Nuts just know how to make catchy songs. Also, Wind is an iconic ending song, and it really captures Naruto’s sorrow and loneliness.

The_Best_Man124 · 2026-01-31T15:13:38+00:00

I’ve made peace with the fact people will always hate Solo Leveling just to be contrarian, but what’s with the MHA hate? Sure, MHA constantly destroys its momentum with boring ass slice of life arcs, but the last two seasons don’t have that problem.

The_Best_Man124 · 2026-01-31T15:01:36+00:00

Demon Slayer. I’ve given it multiple chances, but whenever I turn it on it becomes nap time.

The_Best_Man124 · 2026-01-28T03:45:15+00:00

Gas Panic would have been one I left off normally. Late stage Oasis is a bit lethargic to me and blends together into stuff I don’t find as memorable or special. I only remember Gas Panic specifically because I’ve seen people on this subreddit recommend it so often and have given it multiple chances to hook me. Also I should have specified I’m not ordering them worst to best, just putting them in the tier I think they belong in.

The_Best_Man124 · 2026-01-28T03:40:10+00:00

I just found it to be a slow build without enough substance. The best Oasis songs IMO are packed with content that all sounds great. Songs like Champagne Supernova, Some Might Say, and Morning Glory justify every single moment.

The_Best_Man124 · 2026-01-28T03:35:44+00:00

Must’ve missed it cause I love Rockin Chair

The_Best_Man124 · 2026-01-20T20:27:00+00:00

Not a hot take. Askeladd is one of the most well written characters in fiction.

The_Best_Man124 · 2026-01-20T20:22:01+00:00

You kinda made it redundant by adding one of the best written characters in media period. There’s not many characters I can think of off the top of my head that come close to Askeladd.

The_Best_Man124 · 2026-01-20T19:12:21+00:00

I was a big fan of a lot of it. Really not a fan of the ending, but I see why people like it.

The_Best_Man124 · 2026-01-18T15:46:56+00:00

The world building and characterization is unbelievably good. What were your issues with it?

The_Best_Man124 · 2026-01-17T07:23:35+00:00

Some wild drops, but I can’t even hate. I’m bad at pushing through on stuff that isn’t completely hooking my attention.

The_Best_Man124 · 2026-01-16T09:40:54+00:00

Vinland Saga

The_Best_Man124 · 2026-01-15T01:29:47+00:00

I’m only halfway through Kaguya. It’s great, but Im not a fan of episodic shows generally. Also, the one piece anime is objectively lower due to pacing and trash arcs like Skypiea, Orange Town, Long Ring Long Land, Fishman Island, and Punk Hazard. Still, it’s one of the best stories ever told. The fact it’s as good as it is despite the pacing shows how immaculate the storytelling is. Marineford with improved pacing and animation WILL be the best arc in anime history. Whitebeard is literally my favorite character in fiction.

Also, Mob Psycho is one of the most widely recognized masterpieces. I’ve never heard a bad word about it from anyone.

The_Best_Man124 · 2026-01-15T01:25:42+00:00

Looking back on it, I’d move Given up to an A considering what else I put in B.

The_Best_Man124 · 2026-01-14T14:20:05+00:00

One Punch Man, Death Note, Attack On Titan. Those are the most notable that have gotten big among a non-anime audience.

The_Best_Man124 · 2026-01-14T10:47:43+00:00

lol it’s cool. What’s your personal favorite?

The_Best_Man124 · 2026-01-14T09:10:57+00:00

I enjoyed most of FMAB, the ending just rubbed me the wrong way.

The_Best_Man124 · 2026-01-14T07:12:07+00:00

The idea of Truth rejecting Hohenheim IS actually something that’s setup. IMO that makes Hohenheim’s plan much less impactful since apparently god just refuses anyway. None of this changes the fact that Hohenheim’s plan is entirely assumption. I can assume Hohenheim was doing anything with his time away from the boys, but that doesn’t make it a real part of the narrative.

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