Im not sure if you know bec u didn't mention it, but there is a kaguya movie that is adapting the next arc of the story. In addition, S3 is around the halfway mark of the manga, so there is still a lot of content left to be adapted.

⬇Here is the timestamps for some tl:dr people out there. ⬇ 03:45 - Lycoris recoil 05:45 - My dress up darling 07:24 - Cyberpunk Edgerunners 09:13 - Reincarnated as a sword 10:46 - Kaguya-sama: Love is war ultra romantic 13:50 - Mobile suit gundam The witch from mercury 17:13 - Spy x family 19:12 - Bocchi the rock 21:01 - Honorable mentions (Mob psycho 100 3 / Do it yourself 22:23) 23:22 - Chainsaw Man 25:05 - Made in Abyss: The golden city in the scorching sun 28:19 - Winner/s

Some you may have missed: 1. Summertime Render 2. Ranking of Kings S1 Part 2 3. Urusei Yatsura 2022 In the end, this year 2022 anime fans are treated really well with so many fantastic shows. It's hard not to put this year's list as shows I will revisit again in the years ahead. Thank you.

Made In Abyss is honestly something incredibly unique and special. It really feels like you're going on this once-in-a-lifetime journey with a brilliant cast of characters, and, much like our characters, you get to experience the wonderfully. god-awful world of the abyss and all it entails alongside them. Really happy that you're spreading some awareness regarding this series, it really is wonderful.

When the second part of the Spy x Family came out I thought to myself "Why did I enjoy this so much?" and then the first scene with Anya came up and I went "Ah, right. This was why."

I read and am caught up with the chainsaw man manga, so I can confidently say that everyone saying the anime adaptation sucked are talking out of their ass. The anime did what an adaptation should do which is enhance what the source material has with actual animation, music, and atmosphere. Not everything was perfect but it was damn good

Shadows House needs your love, it has that same intriguing endearing vibe with super unique worldbuilding that Made In Abyss and the one and only season of Promised Neverland had.

Mob Psycho 100 probably has the perfect ending. I'd like to hear your take on it.

I don't see Attack on Titan S4 Part 2 in a lot of peoples lists, it makes me wonder if they really forgot about that it came out this year.

Made In Abyss is one of the best pieces of media I have ever seen and it hurts my soul that I will almost certainly have to wait 4+ years to see the next arc.

So happy to see "Bocchi the Rock!" and "DIY" getting recognition. I found "DIY" really chill and "BtR" had it all, including amazing original songs.

Made in Abyss changed focus so much from S1 to S2 that I was initially feeling it was going to be like a 7/10- good but without the particular magic that I loved in the first place. I was wrong in the best of ways. I ended up giving it a 10/10, they truly did masterpiece work with the new characters, the village that was the main focus, visual & musical storytelling.... It was truly special, I will never forget it.

I love that you put Chainsaw Man along with Made in Abyss Season 2!!!!! They are literally some of the best of the best anime in years

Glad Lycoris still got a shout despite the multitude of great shows this year. Reasonable list as always! And yes, Yuru Camp is the best anime to come out in 2018. Still my favourite anime of all time

You did a great job as Guest Producer for Next Game's Mario Kart 9 episode, and you still have my sympathy for Bad Hockey Anime

I am so happy you showed Made in Abyss so much love because I feel like season 2 went under so many anime fans radar. I do love Chainsaw Man as it is my new obsession, but Made in Abyss just grabs a hold of me like very few other pieces of art.

Spy × Family was hands down my favorite non-sequel this year. I can see myself watching it whenever I'm feeling fown or bored. And its music, OH MY GOD, ITS MUSIC is SO GOOD!

Lycoris Recoil was my biggest surprise and I think with that element to boost it, it has maintained the top place in my book. It's rare for me to have so much fun with a show and I love seeing anime originals make such a splash in the community. Voice acting was on another level too, that's also a soft spot for me, the way they went about it felt as unique as it was impressive. The risks they took and the overall feel the show had because of it made the whole thing feel really special.

I still think it's wild that I discovered this channel by looking up reviews that were 8 years old. I don't remember which show, I think Lucky Star. But like anytime you see a video that's 8 years old, it's always a miracle that someone kept at it that long. Keep doing your thing!

The fact that we got a new Urusei Yatsura anime, Reincarnated as a Sword (A.K.A. Sword Dad and Murder Kitten) and Spy X Family mans this was a very good year for Anime.

So glad that even through a stacked season that bocchi got the recognition it deserved. Guitar, lonliness and blue planet ost still hits me really hard.

My top 5 animes of this year which I adored are AOT S4 Part 2, Cyberpunk Edgerunners, Chainsaw Man, Made in Abyss S2 and Bocchi. All five of these shows were just fantastic for me. It's hard honestly. This while was filled with insanely and unique shows that's it imposing to make an honest top anime list of any kind. Spy x Family, Bleach, Mob, My Dress Up Darling and so many other S and A tier shows to even mention. I wonder if 2023 can top 2022 in terms of the good animes we got.

Finally! Someone talking about Made in Abyss S2. It hurts so bad but it's one of the best experiences I've ever had in media.

Surprised Summertime Render didn't make it, absolutely fantastic anime that not everyone got to watch (legally). Bleach, Summertime, and Mob were my top 3 for the year

For me your video on Bocchi the Rock was absolutely perfect timing. Anime of the year for me, but for very personal reasons. By the time I saw your video on Bocchi the season was mostly over - episode 8 I think it was, but TLDR I had a very big falling out with my closest friends, I was feeling run down at work, I'm a carer for my mum, and was just feeling totally overwhelmed by everything and was honestly on the edge of a nervous breakdown, suffering from depression and just total despair at life overall. So when I saw your video on Bocchi the Rock and how you talked about how you could relate to her, it struck a chord (see what I did there) to me on so many levels, and I grew to utterly love the show and all of it's characters. Usually I only watch Shonen, so the genre itself was a change of pace for me, but the show me laugh genuine laughter for what felt like the first time in ages, it made me cry and seeing Bocchi slowly being and to do things she never thought was possible was absolutely what I needed. Over the Xmas break I finished the show entirely, utterly loved it and also have managed to patch things up with my friends. The last point I want to thank you for, because without your video I would never have even known Bocchi the Rock existed at all, so thankyou so much from the bottom of my heart GR, I hope you have a brilliant new year, Thankyou and Stay Frosty.

Spy X Family made me go back into anime. Maybe because it's wholesome or maybe the dynamic between the Forgers or maybe just because of Anya, but this made addicted to anime again.

You’re forgetting the Kaguya-sama movie that is currently in Japanese theaters, and will reach North America in February 2023. It is a direct continuation of the anime, adapting the Ice-Kaguya/Christmas arc. Rejoice!

Arkada, can I just say thank you so much for making these videos?? I remember watching ur channel back in 2015 back in high school when I wanted to get into anime but had no idea where to start. Your videos introduced me to tons of shows and films I never would've even taken notice of, that eventually became some of my favourites of all time!! So legit, thank you for everything! Here's hoping 2023 is another brill year for anime!! :)

The witch from mercury is fantastic. I feel like it's the best Gundam to come out in a long time

Personally as a sentai fan I loved Love after world domination and especially Fuuto PI. Kamen rider w was one of my favorites because of how different and it was a genre that we don't see too often now a days. The anime takes place after w but is friendly to people new to the series and the op and ed are bangers that I watched every week. Really hoping for a season 2.

i love the way you put the shows on this list because i just can FEEL it you know. like talking to a friend and knowing about their favorite tv shows and it's fascinating. thank u very much

Yo I remember watching you channel something like a decade ago now when I was first getting into anime for recommendations. Lost the sub when my old YT account was lost, and just found you again bc I'm getting back into anime as I'm learning Japanese. Really happy to see you're still around, you always offered really good critique and perspective on stuff.

This is kinda a spoiler, but Kaguya made a cameo in the author's next work Oshi no Ko, which will be animated next year with a 90 minute first episode and I am super excited for it!

Golden City of the Scorching Sun was quite possibly the most painful experience I’ve ever had watching an anime. Partly because I watched the entire thing in a single sitting. It was like they took the mental stress of Violet Evergarden’s tenth episode and made it even MORE painful, and then persisted on delivering punch after punch, each stronger than the last, for almost an ENTIRE season. On the one hand, it’s still (also) my favorite show. On the other, I find it incredibly difficult to recommend to anyone, because I’m not sure I want to subject them to that level of emotional damage, (insert meme here.) Either or, I adore it. In some ways more than season one, in many ways less. It is brilliant, and I don’t say that often at all.

The way you transition from talking about one anime to another, is so smooth 💕

Thank you for all of your hard work this year Arkada. You've been molding my taste in anime for the past decade or so :)

Birdie Wing should've got at least an honorable mention, what an insane trip of a show it was.

Summertime Render really deserved better than Disney Jail 😢

For my honorable mentions, I'd like to add Bleach TYBW because I'm a longtime fan of the series and its never looked better, and Romantic killer, which is an 'anti-romantic' comedy that has a really fun main character and an interesting twist on the genre.

The first episode of "The Witch From Mercury" is my favorite Ikuhara episode of "Gundam."

Glad that I'm not the only one who ranked Sword Dad anime is up in my tier list with Bocchi and SpyFam as the pallet cleanser for a lot of high tension, heartbreaking drama, and hyped action throughout these years without losing each respectful shows hype, dramatic, and heartwarming moment themselves

Lycoris recoil was probably my 2nd favorite anime of the year. It was just always so much fun

I'm so HAPPY DIY got a honorable mention.. It was my feel good anime of the year. Watching made me feel inspired and that OP song is a banger! LOVE IT.

25:40 Since I feel this might be gratifying to you to point out: Yuru Camp is *still* one of the most popular and most commonly recognized anime (even by those who don't watch it) in Japan in my experience. When people ask me my favorite anime, and I go through my usual list, they always light up at Yuru Camp and are all "Oh, I know about that one!". I once was asked by a student in a Japanese junior high school what anime I like, and when I chose to tactically respond with Yuru Camp which I had been watching a lot recently, I kid you not, the whole class of like 30 did a simultaneous approving nod, lol. Feel free to gloat about this to whomever you wish :P Also I hope you enjoy the movie. I don't know if it's out in the west yet, but it's a good one :)

With you for MiA! A personal fave. I am genuinely surprised you didn't mention Summertime Render. That would be my #2. That one came out of nowhere for me. I started it late because it was receiving high praise and I thought I'd give it a shot. Turned out to be #2 of me. IT'S. SO. GOOD!

Bocchi the Rock was the biggest surprise for me. It was damn good, and the visuals were very good.

You turned my view to made an abyss when season two came out and I watched season three as it was airing. And oh man, I really agree on your picks! Thank you for introducing me to Made in Abyss those year(s) ago

The various controversies sounding Cyberpunk: 2077 kinda soured me on checking out Edgerunners, but it’s nice that so many others enjoyed it. As for Chainsaw Man, I’m surprised how well they blended the 3D with the 2D.

What do you mean there won't be more Kaguya? There is direct continuation movie and season 4 in production! S3 reached only HALF of the manga. You have no idea how much amazing stuff is ahead of us

The guy that keeps my interest in anime up! 👊❄️ I feel like Made in Abyss truly is more of a cinematic experience than most shows, so your argument is absolutely valid

I love your videos. ☺️ Your best of year videos always have some gems in it. I don't watch a lot of Anime anymore so it's awesome to have some good recommendations.

Not having the second core of Ranking of Kings on the list hurts my heart

Wasn't expecting made in abyss at the end. But it was a pleasant surprise. Second season was amazing again.

Huh? Was there some announcement I missed about Kaguya not getting more seasons? Because there is still a lot more story left in the manga. The festival arc in S3 is still far from the actual end of the series.

Hey Arkada, I'm on the exact same page with you on Made in Abyss and Chainsaw Man. Even after reading both of all of their manga, still can't decide which i love more. I would say as an overall piece of highly original, exquisitely crafted art, Made in Abyss squeaks out ahead. Probably because Chainsaw Man is a serial and Made in Abyss releases whenever the fuck the mangaka feels like it. But Chainsaw Man is an almost perfect commentary on the state of the world right now. It's tough to choose. I wish Made in Abyss had even a quarter of the HYPE that Chainsaw Man does though, because it definitely deserves it.

Thanks for the recommendations! Nice video as usual

Um Arkada I would like to point out that Kaguya-Sama's manga goes on much longer than where Ultra Romantic Ended... the story ain't over yet, because the series does something that many other romcoms don't do, continue the story and show tye characters IN a relationship!! (Edit: I see the pinned comment now... but still get hype!!)

You mentioned that you love to hear when people have started watching an anime they otherwise would have missed if it not for your recomendation on that note I have to thank you for a lot of anime! One of them is PLANETES it is one of my all time favourite anime and I am so grateful that I got to experience this masterpiece & as I said I have watched a lot of Amazing anime thanks to you! Love your chanel Arkada! I wish you a great 2023 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

It wasn't my year, but the little I saw was good. 1.Kingdom 4th Season 2.Ascendance of a Bookworm s3 3.Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season 4.Heroine Tarumono! 5.Overlord 4

February 22, 2022 was a Tuesday... the second day of the week.. and February also started on a Tuesday. We live in a simulation.

Made in Abyss has been a tragic joy from episode 1. Made in Abyss made me track down the movie which is technically it's season 2, and I normally abandon things when they make other mediums mandatory. But it's just that good. Your initial video covering Made in Abyss actually got me to pick up season one. It had been on Netflix for probably a year, long past being suggested, I had no reason to go back and look. Something about the title card they picked made me peg it as a bad CGI show or game adaption. I'm SO glad I picked it up. Thank you for that.

I believed Made in Abyss s1 was anime of its year, and I 100% believe Made in Abyss s2 is anime of the year too. Story, visuals, soundtrack - all done to perfection

I am always stumbled on your videos and say: oh yeah that red vested guy... And I always really really enjoy them...like those anime that go by so quickly you discussed I now want to watch the anxiety filled one about "just fricken show up even if you play guitar while in a box" version And hey, if the next year sucks, you still got this year's psycho mob to watch!

It's amazing how 3 Cloverworks shows made it to this video.

I haven't ranked the shows on my list but I have one show which is AOTY for me. From Winter season:- Teasing master Takagi San S3:- This show was one of my comfort food. I loved seeing the development of Takagi and Nishikata's relationship. Sabikui Bisco:- Loved the vibe of this show and the camraderie between Bisco and Milo. From Spring season:- Spy x Family:- The meme faces Anya made alone was worth to watch the show. Summer time rendering:- I read the manga on Manga Plus before watching it to avoid spoilers and it's a great manga. Also the anime adaptation nails the manga's mystery aspect. Shinpei is one of the best MC of 2022. It's a shame what Disney did to it. Ao Ashi:- Binged watched it in fall but it's technically a spring show. Anyway I loved the intensity of the matches and the main character Ashito. Usually a character like him can be annoying but they somehow made him likeable. Kaguya sama love is war S3:- My Anime of the year. Loved everything. I watched the rap episode atleast 4 times. And I don't watch an episode repeatedly. That's how much I loved it. Can't wait for the movie. From Summer:- Made in abyss S2:- I prefer the first season overall but I still liked this season. There were many crazy moments. Call of the night:- The chill vibe of the show is something I can't forget. I desperately need a season 2. Cyberpunk edgerunners:- The full fledged insanity I didn't know I needed. Kind of wish it was 12 episodes instead of 10 but overall it was great from start to finish. From Fall:- Mob psycho 💯 S3:- It was concluding the plot point from 1st season and it was good and all. But I prefer season 2. Still I love how it ended. Mob's character progression is great. Akiba maid war:- I can't forget to put this one on my list. Maids behaving like Yakuza is something I didn't know I needed but I love it. Romantic killer:- The most underrated show of the year and it's a shame Netflix did not promote it as much as they did for Cyberpunk edgerunners. It's a hilarious show. The romance is also great. If only we could get a season 2. Arknights Prelude to Dawn:- Didn't expect a mobile game adaptation to be this good. But it knocked it out of the park. Chainsaw man:- I don't think I have much to add besides the fact that it lived up to the hype. Need more of it. More than a married couple, but not lovers:- This show surprised me actually at how good it is despite the blatant fan service. Loved the color palettes they used for the backgrounds of the show. Going to put these as honourable mentions since they haven't finished:- My Hero Academia S6:- As a massive fan of this series I am so glad it is back in such a spectacular fashion. I was really worried since season 5 felt like a chore to watch but Studio Bones are definitely doing their best this time. Can't wait for the next half of episodes. Welcome to Demon school! Iruma-kun S3:- This series is still fun. Urusei Yatsura:- I have watched the original anime adaptation so I was wondering how would David Productions bring it to modern day audience. They have toned down certain things in regards to Ataru but I think they'll do fine as we get more episodes. They have definitely captured the spirit of the series

Few of my yearly faves ever make the list, my tastes seem to be too esoteric for the mainstream 😅 But at least Akiba Maid War got a (very) brief mention 🙂

I ignored a few of these but will check them out now. I’m actually shocked Eminence in Shadow and Season 4 of Dan Machi didn’t make your list either. Keep the content coming 👊🏾

Crying from the one mention of Akiba Maid War. Really hope it get's more notice as it's a truly outstanding short original anime not based on any manga.

Bocchi the Rock is a special kind of story with an oddly relatable character that kind of makes you question things. On one side you have a character like Komi which has social anxiety to such a severe degree that it could be just someone pondering how someone like that could live their life, but I didn't find Komi relatable. Bocchi is a character that is so oddly relatable to me that I almost seriously question if the writer has similar problems. The emotional rollercoasters, downward spirals, and not contacting friends for extended periods are way to realistic despite the story playing them off with the other characters and turning it into something humorous. I'm almost questioning if this is a story that should be enjoyed in a traditional sense. Anyone that has taken an interest and done any amount of actual study into literature should likely know that there are a such thing as stories that aren't meant to be enjoyed and sometimes not even meant to be seen. Sometimes someone writes a story as a means of coping with things they have a hard time handling. Sometimes people write a story with an alternate, "better" version of themselves. Sometimes people write stories as just an account of things that happened. Good stories will always be shared, somehow even without the purpose of the writer. Granted, Bocchi the Rock doesn't seem like one of these stories, but it reminds me enough of them that I question if I should be enjoying this as much as I did.

Where Bleach TYBW

as a SoL enjoyer, this year has been great not just the anime, but also announcements yuru camp seaon 3 hype

My favorites were Mob and an anime that almost no one in anime circles has talked about: episode 7 of Modern Love Tokyo, a short standalone romance story directed by Naoko Yamada.

In my opinion, Mob Psycho 100 season 3 was the best of the year by far. The only ones that could compare are Kaguya Season 3 and Edgerunners. Maybe Lupin Zero, but we're only 3 episodes in so far.

I haven't watched any of Mob-3 either. But that is because there are MANY great shows this year. Mob Psycho isn't going to disappear. I know Mob Psycho is going to be great. So, it can wait a bit and I will enjoy it when its turn comes up.

I’m glad you put the disclaimer with recoil. I liked it but it wouldn’t have been on my top of the year list only because there was some many anime I liked

I swear if people don't start to talk more about my girl ranko mannen and akiba maid war I'll completely lose faith in humanity

Edgerunners is actually the case where video games adaptations go in good direction -- it takes the world of the game, how it's built, and adds its own story to it. 18:56 Sooo... When you said this vid was gonna be less than 28 minutes... did you really mean that? :P

another series I really like from this year is Blue Lock. A football/soccer sports anime that is emphasizes the individual drive and skills of the characters rather than their ability to play as a team. It is full of hype with battle anime styled scenes.

Thanks for the nudge towards The Witch from Mercury. Sitting on the watchlist now

From this list I have not watched: Made in abyss S3, Edgerunners, DIY, Kaguya S3, Lycoris, Or Mob s3. I will get around to these at some point. Thanks for shouting them out.

😭😭😭 You still haven't watched mob psycho??? It's my all-time favourite anime (I also haven't watched it coz I wanted to re-watch the show but I already know it will be in my top 2 this year)

My Personal Favourite of this year is without a doubt Mob Psycho 100. It was a nearly perfect written Story with a tight pace and great characters! I fell in Love with it and enjoyed every second of this phenomenal final season. And i Love how It's so out of line but still manages to be personal to so many people. ♥️

I kind of love that this year has been so stacked I've seen at least a dozen anime named in the comments as recommendations to add to the list, and I can at least understand why each and every one of them has been mentioned. Anime fans have been spoiled for choice this year. We can only hope the next few years continue to deliver this level of quality.

Thanks to you Sir we finaly watched Made in Abys. We are at season 2 currently. I have a question please. Were we soposed to watch some movie between season 1 and 2? I felt like we missed some important events.

Bruh, HOW could you sleep on Mob Psycho III?? It has an absolute BANGER of an OP!

I have to give AOTY to Ao Ashi, such a good football adaptation. I was and still am super impressed by it

Really good list, for me this year brought back favorites like the return of devil as a part timer(finally), overlord 4, my hero season 6, komi can't communicate and damachi but also new series that became my new favorites such as chainsaw man, cyberpunk edgerunners and spy x family but also big surprises like reincarnated as a sword which as someone who is tired of seeing isekai everywhere massively enjoyed it and happy its getting a season 2. As a gundam fan im really happy WFM has attracted a new audience to the franchise and im really enjoying it myself. Definitely the best year I had with anime in a while.

I'll be honest, I'm very surprised you didn't immediately put a Pic of Made in Abyss on the thumbnail for this vid. Great selections.

My Dress Up Darling is probably my favorite of the year. Love RomComs in the first place but the details pertaining to each of the MC's hobbies was quite frankly stunning. The author clearly did a ton of research into both and it shows in spades. And it cannot be understated how adorkable to two MCs are. Little fan-servicy initially but it's one of the few times where that actually serves a purpose in depicting the two and, if the show is faithful to the manga, will be appropriately dialed back next season.

Just finished Maid War. Absolutely flawless pacing, story telling, and character development. And my gosh that ending

Kingdom Season 4 was another one that really flew under people's radar. Same with season 3 last year, which is probably the best war arc in any anime or manga ever.

You are my favorite anime reviewer. I like that you watch anime that I normally wouldn't. I like that you are well rounded and what I feel is a "fair" review. Here is to a great 2023!

Solid list Arkada! I do think that Call Of The Night was a great show, that should of been in your Honorable Mentions; a bit of a shame 🤔

I can’t believe he didn’t mention the new Bleach season. Also Akiba Maid War was really good so it’s kinda sad to only see it mentioned. 😭

You have always been a great inspiration to me and I hope you keep making these videos, take it easy :)

Late comment, I know, but 2022 was friggin' stacked. Shows not mentioned that I thoroughly enjoyed include Summer Time Render, Ya Boy Kongming, The Demon Girl Next Door S2, Priconne S2 (man it feels like people completely forgot how gorgeous it is), Call of the Night, and The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting. While not exactly "Anime of the Year" material, Immoral Guild and Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World were unironically fun, and I'll certainly buy their Blu-Rays.

If you have not already, please try watching Summertime Render. It is honestly the hidden gem and possibly best anime of 2022.

For me personally mob psycho 100 season 3 was anime of the year. The best possible conclusion to this series and very close to perfect anime overall. I am really happy with this story's ending and it will go down as a classic for the ages.

Chainsaw Man managed to get at the top of the list and the anime hasn't even adapted the parts of the story that make it such a memorable story. (spoilers for the manga) Imagine the amount of hype a Chainsaw Man season that adapts their trip to hell, the Gun Devil arc and the reveal of Makima's true intentions. Also I can't wait to see Made in Abyss S3 at the top of the list of best anime from 2030

so glad to have watched 90% of the anime on your list. I need to finish Chainsaw Man tho and I had been saving MIAs2, season 1 made it one of my all time favorites so... I think I'm in for a treat