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Favorite new title? Sequel or continuation? A show that surprised you, positively or negatively?
What was your favorite Summer 2021 anime?
What was your overall favorite? Which show ended up surprising you? Which show turned out underwhelming?
What was your favorite Summer 2022 anime?
What was your favorite original series? Favorite sequel? What series went way above or fell short of your expectations?
What was your favorite Summer 2020 anime?
What was your overall favorite? Which series surprised you? Which series ended up a disappointment?
What was your favorite Spring 2024 anime?
Favorite new series? Favorites sequel/continuation? Series that surprised you, for better or worse?
What was your favorite Winter 2024 anime?
Favorite new series? Favorites sequel/continuation? Series that surprised you, for better or worse?
What was your favorite Fall 2024 anime?
Favorite new title? Favorite sequel or continuation? Show that surprised you (positively or negatively)?
What was your favorite Spring 2022 anime?
What was your favorite new series? Favorite sequel? Was there a title that surprised you, positively or negatively?
What was your favorite Spring 2020 anime?
What was your favorite completed series? What series were you waiting to return from hiatus? Any especially good sequels or ongoing cours?
What was your favorite Fall 2021 anime?
What was your favorite new series? Favorite carryovers or sequels? What series surprised you or fell short of your expectations?
What was your favorite Winter 2023 anime?
Favorite new series? Favorite sequel or continuation? Any series that ended up surprising you?
What was your favorite Fall 2022 anime?
Best new series? Best sequel? Title that ended up surprising you?
What was your favorite anime of 2023?
Your top five for the year? Favorite series you feel got overlooked? Favorite series you personally watched for the first time in 2023?
What was your favorite Winter 2021 anime?
What’s your overall favorite series? Are there any ongoing shows from Fall that have wrapped up well? What series fell short of your hopes?
What was your favorite Fall 2023 anime?
Favorite new series? Favorite sequel or continuation? Series that surprised you, positively or negatively?
What was your favorite Winter 2020 anime?
Which series was your overall favorite? Which series surprised or disappointed you? What show do you wish more people had watched? The post What was your favorite Winter 2020…
What was your favorite Spring 2023 anime?
Favorite new premiere? Favorite continuation or sequel? Series that surprised you, positively or negatively?
What was your favorite Winter 2022 anime?
What was your favorite new series? Favorite sequel? Was there a sequel that fell short of your expectations?
What was your favorite Spring 2021 anime?
What was your overall fave? Any titles surprise you in a good way? Anything you’d been enjoying end up fizzling out?
What was your favorite anime of 2021?
What was your fave new series? Favorite sequel? What show continuing into 2022 are you most excited about?
What was your favorite anime film of 2023?
Favorite theatrical film? Favorite OVA/direct-to-streaming? Movie from any year that you saw in 2023?
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New series that looks cool? Sequel or continuation that you’ve been waiting for? Any titles that weren’t on your radar that have ended up catching your eye?
What series has your favorite localization?
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First show from the era you watched? Favorite trend from the 80s that isn’t common now? Niche title you wish more people knew about?
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Who’s your favorite anime animal?
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What’s your favorite anime dub?
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What’s your favorite romance anime?
Favorite romantic drama? Favorite romantic comedy? Favorite romantic subplot in a non-romance-focused series?
What was your under-the-radar fave of 2020?
What was your underrated fave of the year? Why do you think folks missed out on it? What makes it great?
Who was your first anime crush?
What’s the first character you remember crushing on, and when? What drew you to them? Are you still especially attached to that character?
What 2024 anime is still on your to-watch list?
How did the show(s) catch your attention? What’s kept it on the back-burner? How long is your list at this point?
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