What was your very first? The first one you sought out specifically to try shoujo? What’s your starter suggestion show (overall or by genre)?
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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?
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Favorite new series? Favorites sequel/continuation? Series that surprised you, for better or worse?
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Favorite new series? Favorite sequel or continuation? Any series that ended up surprising you?
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Favorite new series? Favorite sequel or continuation? Series that surprised you, positively or negatively?
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What was your overall favorite? Which show ended up surprising you? Which show turned out underwhelming?
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 Summer 2024 anime?
Best new series? Best continuation or sequel? A series that surprised you, positively or negatively?
What was your favorite Spring 2023 anime?
Favorite new premiere? Favorite continuation or sequel? Series that surprised you, positively or negatively?
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What was your fave new series? Favorite sequel? What show continuing into 2022 are you most excited about?
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What was your favorite original series? Favorite sequel? What series went way above or fell short of your expectations?
What was your favorite Summer 2023 anime?
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What was your favorite new series? Favorite sequel? Was there a title that surprised you, positively or negatively?
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Favorite new series? Favorites sequel/continuation? Series that surprised you, for better or worse?
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Favorite new title? Favorite sequel or continuation? Show that surprised you (positively or negatively)?
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What’s the first character you remember crushing on, and when? What drew you to them? Are you still especially attached to that character?
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What’s your favorite josei series?
What’s your favorite josei manga or anime? Do you have a favorite manga artist who mostly works in josei? What makes your fave so special?
What’s your favorite short series?
Best comedy and best drama? What full-length show would’ve been better as a short? Short that could’ve or should’ve been full-length?
What’s your favorite Gundam series?
What was your first series? Your favorite? What do you recommend as a good starter for newbies? Which series has the best/worst track record with female characters?
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What’s your favorite series/movie? Does it cross over with other genres? What makes a good series-long mystery work?