Full list below of every Anime if you missed what I was talking about! (Don't click if you don't want to be spoiled) 15. Horimiya 14. Star Wars visions 13. Nomad: Megalo Box 2 12 & 11. Komi-San Can't Communicate, Dont toy with me Miss Nagatoro 10. Sonny boy 9. 86 8. JJBA: Stone ocean 7.Vivy 6. To Your Eternity 5. Link clink 4. Ranking of kings 3. Odd taxi 2. AOT: Final Season 1. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation

Garnt: Hori and Miyamura have a vanilla relationship Hori: Please, Miyamura, hit me harder

I'm so used to Gigguk's way of setting up a joke that the utter sincerity of his tribute to Miura hit me even harder by catching me off guard

The Guts theme sounds so much more hauntingly profound now that Miura's gone.

After I watched this video, I immediately went and watched Mushoku Tensei. And I must say it was by far the best anime of the year. And is now personally in my top 5 favorite anime. I even bought the light novel.

How is it possible that this man has been able to evolve his content to stay relevant AND is still keeping up his old style and somehow making it BETTER. This is why gigguk is my number one on youtube. This years recap was better than ever before

Can we take a moment to appreciate how well Gigguk writes his scripts.

Mushoku Tensei is an absolute masterpiece well deserved

I’m so glad I have Moshoku Tensei a chance. Rudy’s progress and learning is done so well, it feels so real. He makes mistakes and grows little by little. I think they really hit this one out of the park.

The way you explain and review each anime is so immersive and perfect it never misses!! And this video truly hit the hardest!

As we can all see clearly from the list, last year was a pretty good year for anime. Fingers crossed this year is even better.

I only watch Mushoku Tensei because of gigguk, and when I finished the anime, I couldnt hold in wanting to see the story through. I read all the manga till i caught up, then continued in the light novel, then continued in the web novel when I finished the light novels. Through all 24 volumes I was so happy that I took a chance with Mushoku Tensei, and contrary to the usual feel when i finish a great series, I didnt feel empty, or sad, or even overjoyed, I was simply satisfied with the perfect isekai that I had the pleasure to witness. Cannot wait for the complete series to be animated, and to relive the story again. Thanks @Gigguk!

That Attack on Titan editing, when you ended your sentence precisely when "to be continued" appeared on the screen, combined with the music, gave me goosebumps. Well done

That tribute to Berserk and Miura-sensei really made tear up. I, as many, grew up with Berserk and it was the first manga that I read and got me hooked on the medium ever since. An absolute legend that will be remembered for generations to come.

I really appreciated the tribute to Kentaro Miura. Berserk is truly one of a kind and my favorite piece of fiction period. Rest in peace you fucking legend.

Ranking of Kings is the only story of any medium I can remember experiencing where I'm rooting for EVERY character to achieve their objective. It's a testament to the absolutely astounding writing that even the main antagonist who initiated all the tragic events in the show is still deeply sympathetic. It crafts a world where there's not necessarily bad guys and good guys but people who want things desperately enough they'd hurt others to do it and unbiased observers could understand why they'd be making those choices. I want everyone to experience it because I hope it can help people see that people who disagree with you or want different things to you aren't necessarily evil or naïve or selfish or ignorant. They may have very good reasons to feel totally differently than you do and that doesn't make them lesser.

This is a masterpiece of a video, adequate to how good a year for anime 2021 was. These videos really do get better with every year and I'm looking forward for more

Mushoku Tensei was definitely top 3 for me. The story was SO GOOD that I ended up reading the Light Novel/Web Novel and finishing the entire journey... One of THE BEST Isekai/Fantasy/Action/Adventure story for me.

History: deleted Phone: yeeted Holy Water: needed Meat: BEAT ITTTTTTTTTTTTT 😂

Gigguk, I always get goosebumps from your endings of the anime video with beautiful music. It's like a beautifully placed point at the end of the story. It's like watching a story every time, thank you for the wonderful, fascinating and funny time spent.

The way you talked about each anime made me almost cry in the end. I wanna watch ALL OF THEM 😭 there's so much love, passion and hard work in all of them omg 💖

“Aot dropped so hard my grandma thought the Germans were back” That line killed me

Gigguk is such a treat script writer. Highly underrated.

Every year I use your best of anime 20XX to just find out, which masterpieces I oversaw and then just watch them. WIthout you I wouldve never seen some great ones like vivy or sonny boy. Thank you so much

So happy to see 86 on this list. I absolutely fell in love with this anime so much. I cannot wait to see more from it!

THIS, THIS was Garnt's epitome in his UKposts career, from his phrasing to, the content, editing, voice variations, and an emotional yet much needed closure to the legendary mangaka of Berserk, Kentaro Miura. I respect, adore and love you Gigguk, a lot of your videos make me cry tears of joy/sadness which never happens with any other youtuber. Keep making such amazing content mate, your words are truly heartwarming for the soul.

"Even if we painstakingly piece together something lost, it doesn't mean things will ever go back to how they were." When I saw the Berserk tribute, I genuinely teared up. Berserk meant so much to me and when I heard that Miura died, I was heartbroken. Thank you, king and legend, Kentaro Miura.

Damn! Mad props to you Garnt for the utterly outstanding work on the video. I enjoy watching your anime of the year videos and such, but I must say that this was my personal UKposts video of the year.🎉 Thank you so much for this. The best I’ve seen from you.

I absolutely loved your best anime list for 2021. This was the best video on "best of ... and here's why," that I've seen in a long time. You didn't just give half-hearted answers like some people do. You were sincere and insightful. You reminded me that I don't have to have words to explain why I love something, just the heart to. I loved this video and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your stuff.

The amount of work he put on script just to describe mushoku tensei was great, thats why garnt is one of the best creater on youtube. I tried describing my friends why mushoku tensei is actually good but never did so perfectly, but right in this video garnt just did what i could never, he is definitely the greatest.

Mushoku Tensei got me to read over my winter break from school. I haven’t read 20 books so fast in my life so I think it deserves number one.

Haha, i binge watched Ranking of King's today and was thinking this exact thoughts whole day! "How many time i was told not to judge thing by it's cover! I will never do that again!" This show was is a masterpiece i love it so much!

anyone else watching this in 2022 and crying in the club

Mushuko Tensei actually got me to read a light novel, that alone is a feat no other show has achieved.

I think Mushoku Tensei captivated a lot of people because of the excellent world building. Other animated series such as Avatar The Last Airbender, Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood, and Attack on Titan all share this quality as well. Things like history, different cultures, world conflicts, etc. are all things that these shows build upon and it really makes the difference in overall quality and enjoyment.

Sonny boy moved me like no other. The visual, sound track. I bought both records, then took a break from anime for a few months, i didn't want to ruin the image sonny boy made in my mind regarding anime.

Wow this was amazing Thank you as always Gigguk! Looking forward to it every year

Thank you for giving spotlight to MegaloBox. It really deserves it

Mushoku tensei really made me feel like I got isekai'd to a fancy world, that's why It's now one of my favourites

Holy shit Sonny Boy was something else and just as Gigguk explained it was spot on, it left me with so much wonder. So glad i gave it a chance, it's one i will definitely be recommending for a long time! Cant wait to watch the other animes listed

kentaru miura All OG anime and manga/comic book reader will forever remember this name RIP King hope you have a good time up there

Using that scene with Rudy's dad as an example for the moments you can't help but cheer for him becoming a better person is perfect. As someone who decided in my late teenage years to mend a rocky relationship with my own father that scene had me bawling my eyes out. Mushoku Tensei is an amazing show.

I'm very glad Mushoku Tensei was where it was. I haven't been that invested in a show in a very long time, and I couldn't stop watching. It's been a long time since I found an anime that I walked in knowing nothing about it and loved every minute of it, but then also felt very empty after it was over. It is an amazing show, and I really hope that the seasons to come are going to be as cared for as the first 2 halves to season 1 was.

Thank you so much for that Oddtaxi mention. I was immediately hooked, such a great anime!

Sonny Boy, is such a hidden gem. I cannot put it in words, how good it is or even why it is good, it just feels great and relaxing. Thank you for that recommendation.

Mushoku Tensei is a beautiful journey, a magnificent anime. The music just perfectly suits and makes everyone feels like they are a part of a story

"My grandma thought the Germans had come back" - best line of the year from Gigguk 😂

I've never read beserk (new to magana and anime) but the way you described it gave me goosebumps. Awesome writing gigguk

Mushoku Tensei is my top 3 all time. I would say second. The intro is amazing aswell, no repetition its always different. The emotions i feel watching this anime makes me suicidal and at the same time i want to live for the rest of it. I can't comprehend how godlike it was. I just rewatched it and now i feel like shit again. I wonder if anime has some kind of impact on our brain making us more depressed.

I was not expecting that Miura tribute. Great Job Gigguk

The Kentaro Miura tribute made my eyes water holy shit. The respect and emotions you conveyed were on point, thank you for this. Great video as always.

Honestly, Nomad is one of the most slept-on anime I have ever seen. Everything from the plot, characters, incredible soundtrack, and themes that Japan does not ever cover (ie immigration, Hispanic culture) are incredibly original and well executed. I still jam most of the soundtrack while driving and the impact some of the major characters left on my heart will be felt for years. Flawless anime imo. And people who trashed it because they wanted more "action" totally missed the point of the show.

it seems that anime has really branched out in art. i’m really happy that different styles are being given a shot bc their effects and stories can be just as gorgeous and effective as the way anime has traditionally looked

Garnt way of scripting and narrating stuff gives me chills, excellent way to portray what he felt and what he wanted to convey his viewers.

And the award for best use of music in a climax goes to: Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song

Had to come back to this video and thank you for suggesting Horimiya. I finally got to see it and absolutely loved it!

I really loved this video; from the start to the end. From the images and the memes you used to the soundtrack you choose. From the position of the best animes in 2021 to the dedication to Kentaro Miura... I have to admit that, sometimes, when I want to see some new anime, I choose from the ones that you recomend. You don’t know me, but I know that we have a lot in common:’) Like the same trash pleasure for the isekai You don’t know me, but anyway.. Have a nice day buddy

Mushoku Tensai being number 1 literally almost brought a tear to my eye lmfao it's my absolute favorite show of the year and might be my favorite of all time. it's insanely good.

The thing I love about horimiya is that it takes every rom-com trope… and personally executes them like it’s a call of duty game.

Gigguk you stole my heart

WOW!!! Excellent Video, Loved the end sequence, made me excited for anther year of Anime and another year of your Anime videos!!! Thanx!!!

The thing i liked the most about mushuku tensei is the fact they renovated the genre of Anime using the openings to continue the story and make us feel like we were a part of the story.

We'd all watch a full hour of your yearly anime rundowns if necessary. Feel free to make them longer in the future.

god damn, been a while since I've seen a Gigguk video but that was pure gold, gave me the chills on so many levels.

Man I'm so glad I decided to try jobless out even though I don't watch that type of show usually. I fell in love from the very first episode: the animation, the music, the atmosphere everything was so beautiful that I almost couldn't believe I'd just stumbled upon the show not knowing anything about it previously. It definitely reminded me of when I managed to go into death note blind (never came around a single spoiler before, crazy right?) or when I watched Evangelion for the first time, these shows really have shown me new and beautiful facets of a medium as a whole.

Super glad Vivy is on the list, just such an amazing show. Along with Ranking of Kings, Wit did an incredible job last year.

That Mushoku Tensei’s opening credits are NOT TO BE SKIPPED make it AOTY for me. When the OP kicks in, I pay more attention, because every episode brings you through the region they’re in, the activities they’re doing. Its an episode in of itself. Good lord I cannot understand just how good it is.

I love how passionately you spoke about Mushoku Tensei, that's honestly how i felt both watching this anime and the first time i read a Isekai Light Novel Series (Arifureta), There is good Isekais out there, there's one that will suit every individual's tastes, just gotta find your isekai.

literally so happy that number 1 was placed as number 1, really loved it and wanted it to be more publicized than it was

What made Mushoku Tensei special to me was that it doesnt give a crap about your expectations. You think you know where the story is going? Watch it throw it all overboard in an episode

He literally made me want to watch more anime and make me understand there is more to explore in this medium. I guess anime will never die as far as gigguk makes vedio about anime.

You and the team did well on this vid Garnt, thanks for the content and happy new year!

After your words about the unemployed, I felt incredible inspiration and joy.Keep up the good work you're doing great!

Gigguk is hands down the best anime content creator of all time.

Damn, that goodbye to Miura really hit me. Absolute legend who created my favorite story of all time, so sad to see him gone.

Great video, its so well edited and the music is just on point

I tried to read the LN f or Mushoku Tensei and honestly struggled because the show is just SO BEAUTIFULLY DONE.

Dude actually had the balls to play Genshin music over Jobless Reincarnation, and I gotta say it actually fit really well.

Anytime a Mushoku Tensei track plays, I get chills if I'm not expecting it. Well earned #1 spot

I just came here after finishing Mushoku Tensei to see what you thought of it, and you really put it so well. Absolutely beautifully said.

I'm glad you mentioned Sonny Boy. Such a great show that will probably be underappreciated and not mainstream.

AnimeMan: "It's not my fault if anime is mid this year." Gigguk and Mother's Basement: "2021 animes slaps! I can't even chose what's the best one is." Guess you never know if you don't watch at all.

mushoku tensei tracks are one of those music that will make you feel like youre really in another world, i actually dont remember the last time i felt this way. this show literally took my 30y/o ass back to being a kid watching his favorite fantasy show. the visuals, voice acting, everything is just spot on perfect. plot is amazingly laid out that you wouldnt be able to tell whats gonna happen next and its addictive this way. this is definitely what an isekai anime should be.

This script & editing is truly glorious

What an amazing video... Excellent writing and editing

Well deserved Mushoku Tensei. I love it, read the light novel and I can say it has a lot of care put into it. It is a masterpiece in every sense of the word.

15.Horimiya 14.visions 13.Nomad 12.komi can't communicate 11.Dont toy with me miss,nagatoro 10.sonny boy 9.86 8.Stone ocean 7.Vivy 6.To your Eternity 5.Link clink 4.Ranking of kings 3.Odd taxi 2.AOT final season 1.jobless reincarnation Honorable mention:Arcane

The best scene here was your narration, not too exaggerated but telling how exciting it to watch every anime in the list. Maybe you can start dubbing anime series. One of the best narration I've heard. Nice edit btw.

bro this was legendary editing. great job bro.

Crunchyroll: JJK, take it or leave it Gigguk: Fine, I'll do it myself

i think we can all agree, that every single entrance Guts made in Berserk was epic. Rest in Peace, Miura. you created an absolute masterpiece

your recaps really remind me why i love this medium

I really appreciate your section dedicated to Miura. I found this manga only two weeks before his death, but I'll cherish it forever.

As always .. amazing video

Garnt: "All bread taste the same" Also Garnt: proceeds to praise bread in Mushoku Tensei

Thanks Gigguk for this list, Sonny Boy might have missed me and it was one of the best things I have seen so far being visually and storywise distinct, great soundtrack... and mainly the unique feeling of "it doesnt matter, there are bright days ahead, we need to work with what we got and prepare for good chances" the message is so subtle you will hardly be able to put it into thoughts alone, not even words, but so easily understood and addictive

Macross 82-99, Fun Tonight down right one of the best future funk songs. Thx for using it

Mushoku Tensei is one of those anime that can completely reinvigorate someone's passion for the medium. This was a year that had some of my all time favourites deliver banger seasons, fantastic new entries and the god damn end of Eva. Yet Mushoku Tensei will still likely be the anime I remember best from this year, which is a testament to just how well it does everything. It's been a long time since something surpassed my expectations so completely.

Sonny Boy is the saddest anime of the year for me. It bounces around different themes throughout its short run, but it always explains them in extremely unique and thought-provoking ways. The art never feels boring or plain, as it uses every trick in the book to express the themes clearly. The soundtrack is so fitting with its math-rock and use of synths throughout the ost. It fits the whole jumping through worlds vibe. Reading the author's insight on each episode also really gave me an appreciation for his writing and characters. I often think the reason that people hate it so much is because they were looking for a story that didn't exist. The main focus of Sonny Boy was always the characters, themes, and social standings in unfamiliar situations. The writer does such a good job explaining the transition into adulthood without needing to say much. Which leads me to the ending. The emptiness that Sonny Boy leaves you with is unlike any other. It isn't a super sad tear-jerker that tries too hard to make you cry. Rather, it leaves you with a hole in your chest and your mind wanting more. It is truly a one-of-a-kind anime that not everyone can appreciate since most of the viewers have not gone through that transition yet.

Wish I could like this video 1 milion times, its so well made... Thank you so much for this video man. You won my sub.