Anime Winter 2024 Weekly Ranking February 28th to March 6th
These rankings are as of the episodes premiering February 28th to March 6th
S: Must Watch
Episodes I believe you must watch or are missing out on.
1. The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 2. Ep. 8
There’s the infamous scene! Goes to show just how much Rantaro will do for his gf, even if he must become a monster himself. Very glad to have Mimimi as part of the family, the beautification, and the loss of certain under region control therein, was awesome to see and the results speak for themselves. Really liked how Nano cannot name anything beautiful about Shizuka because she’s just too darn cute. Shizuka’s reaction after being caught by Nano was also great. Just a great episode overall and I realize we still have four more of this great anime. I know we have a new GF coming, but what is after? I, for one, look forward to it.
3. Dragon Ball Daima. Ep. 20
Thank you, Toriyama. A little difficult to explain how special this is to me, and probably many out there. As the credits rolled, I couldn’t help but cry. Another fun adventure, a mix of journey, great fights, and awesome transformations. From growing up with Dragon Ball, and to now see this, it just feels like a love letter to the fans and I couldn’t be any happier with this anime. I, am going to give it, a 10/10. It is special, it is fun, it is Toriyama through and through.
1. Orb: On the Movements of the Earth. Ep. 23
Incredible episode from start to finish, and that has solidified Nowak as the best character in the entire series. Him preparing a backup show his hatred for heliocentrism because of what it did to his life, but in the end even he understood the error of his past even if he questioned himself at one point. And then, the glove scene. I mean come on, that is just incredible. I really thought we would go without him realizing what happened to Jolenta, he may have always known or suspected, now at least he understands what she became or for what reason. And that many of her crimes stemmed from his own mistakes, him asking god to take her to heaven… I’m now angry that we won’t see more of him because he has made me cry twice in this anime when I never thought I would cry for him. He’s the bad guy!!! Right? Rafal appearing was also a treat, another testament to Nowak doubting his belief on heliocentrism. On another note, I didn’t expect Draka to die, and somehow this author gave us another incredible scene calling back to the advice that she should take in the sun. I thought Draka would be the first to die with nothing but regrets, but as she finally embraced the beauty of the world, wow. Wow! I love this anime so much!
4. Re:Zero. Ep. 13
Wow, this really made me a Garfiel fan. I’ve never been big on the guy, but overcoming his trauma and winning by simply refusing to give in is just awesome. Always been a fan of characters like that, it’s just so easy to like them. Al isn’t struggling per say, but he isn’t winning either given his opponents nature. Wonder how that battle will go and if Al will need back up. Personally, I would have folded when a certain transformation happened.
A: Very Good
Good episodes, anime I would recommend to someone looking for something to watch.
5.
Solo Leveling. Ep. 9
It was beautiful to see Jinwoo’s reaction to his mother waking. As much as I wish he conveyed more emotion, it does make scenes like that much more impactful. With that done, I wonder if the dungeon resetting means we’ve lost our companion as well, that would break my heart. No time to find out however, we have a quick S rank clash that I am very excited to see and that I am actually going to read as I can’t wait and want to see what Jinwoo will do.
7. Sakamoto Days. Ep. 9
Glad everyone is nice to Shin now, I can understand they’re old feelings toward him but it was still unfair to the kid. Sakamoto skinny form seems to be on a completely different from he teddy bear form, I wonder if he can turn it on and off as he pleases. Whoever Slur is, he seems to be someone comparable to Sakamoto given what Shin saw, though much more violent in my opinion. He made an enemy of the JAA and I hope to see the order fight more soon as well. With this arc done, I wonder what the last will be. Many people complain about the animation in this show, but I don’t see it. You have to be an OG fan, or just a weeb, to truly know bad animation, and Sakamoto days is far from that and I’ve enjoyed it very much so far.
9. Shangri La Frontier. Ep. 21
Man, Towa looks exactly like her character model in SGF, not sure if that is a good idea given her nature. Also, pro gaming is evne more lucrative venture than I believed given the level of hotel Kei got for everyone. Looking forward to how our two perform in this upcoming fight, if they win it could cause some jealousy, but it could also garner respect as both are talented video game players. The full immersion setup is also cool, wonder if we’ll ever see that in our world, and just how degenerate it will become.
11. Rurouni Kenshin. Ep. 45
My boy Sano keeps shining, even his biggest hater calls him reliable. A moron forever, but one that is useful and simply refuses to give up. The great Kyoto fire has failed due to Shishio underestimating his opponents which he swears will never happen again. This means the fights to come… wait, this season is almost over?! We’re getting a season 3, right? Right?! We better, too much build for there not to be!
6. Ishura. Ep. 9
Shalk why you kill pretty girl?! Man, I expected Kazuki to at least last an entire episode, she was strong but Shalk is an aberration she was simply not prepared for. It would have been interesting if he was the heroes remains, the possibility is still there, but I hope whoever he is it will be revealed and hit well. No games this season by where we are, really hope we get another with them in it. Or, for the love of all anime, I really hope they don’t rush the games.
8. Apothecary Diaries. Ep. 32
Is this the first we’ve seen the empress dowager? I can’t remember seeing her before this. Anyhow, it’s interesting to think she believes she cursed the late emperor. How his body remained in such condition is certainly interesting, but not too farfetched to make happen in truth. I’m more interested on who helped create the poison and why they would in the first place. I’m sure they will make another attempt, though I hope they fail as I really like the ladies.
10. My Happy Marriage. Ep. 9
My god someone check on Miyo’s voice actress, incredible performance by her this entire episode. Lot to hate in this episode, first they dared touch best girl and now that traitor Arata has made his move. Really wonder where we go from here as while Miyo has allies, the gifted communion has taken control of a lot. Once again, all the praise to Reida Uena who had an all timer performance this episode. It was difficult to watch and hear with how she sobbed, pay her extra! Now, will Miyo have to awaken her abilities to win, even though this may be playing into the enemies hands? Or will I finish getting ready to avenge best girl? We shall see next episode, but I really hope Kiyoka can deal with his wounds and that Miyo didn’t get any.
B: Good/Solid
C: It’s ok/Fine
These are shows I happen to pick up but struggle to finish. Still watchable, but not without a good break in between episodes.
The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World. Ep. 9
Me personally, I always turn off spiders in video games because I’m terrified of them so I don’t blame Anemone one bit. After crushing them, Kenichi now has to deal with royalty however, so I wonder what’s worse as the wonder of a slow only seems to get farther by the episode.
D: Do Not Recommend
Shows I do not recommend you not watch for various issues.
F: Bad
Anime with glaring issues that make them not only difficult to watch, but the watcher angry at times.
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