[00:00 - 00:05] The speaker talks about their love for a show on their anime list.

[00:16 - 00:23]They introduce themselves and their friends who will be discussing anime.

[00:59 - 01:12]They discuss MyAnimeList and its use for cataloging shows and community popularity lists.

[00:59 - 01:12]They decide to look at the top 50 anime series of all time according to MyAnimeList.

[01:27 - 01:37]They will start with the top rated shows and then look at the most popular ones.

[04:10 - 04:16]They conclude that it may be too early to tell where the show will rank in the future.

[04:16 - 04:22]They agree that it is a great show but do not believe it belongs in the top 50.

[05:08 - 05:16]They express disappointment with the current top rated show, which they believe has a high rating due to recent hype.

[06:35 - 06:40]They discuss the show's appeal and impressive action scenes.

[00:00 - 07:16]Overall, they enjoy the show but do not believe it deserves a spot in the top 50 list based on their personal opinions.

[07:30 - 07:38]The speaker discusses their thoughts on the anime and manga of Free Wren, expressing concern about the potential for the plot to drag.

[07:47 - 07:57]They praise the opening scenes and ideas of the show, but question how long it can sustain the concept of an immortal elf experiencing the world.

[07:57 - 08:06]The speaker mentions their hopes that the show will continue to be as good as it has been so far.

[12:10 - 12:25]The speaker questions whether Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood truly deserves the number one spot, expressing their personal opinion that it is overrated.

[13:22 - 13:50]The speaker discusses the impact of Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood coming out at the perfect time, when the internet was making it easier to watch anime and there was less competition among fans.

[14:22 - 14:38]They compare Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood to Cowboy Bebop in terms of its popularity among Western fans.

[14:38 - 14:49]They talk about Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood, acknowledging its popularity and praising its animation and fight scenes.

[14:38 - 14:49]They mention specific scenes and characters from Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood, including Hughes, Roy Mustang, and the dog scene.

[07:16 - 14:49]In summary, the speaker shares their thoughts on both Free Wren and Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood and discusses the impact of timing on the popularity of the latter.

[14:49 - 22:32]Talk about anime with people, mention Full Metal Alchemist -People have fond memories of it but it's not talked about as much as other popular shows -Japanese fans see it as another solid show -For Western community, it was the complete package and came out at the perfect time -Now looked back on fondly and only had competition from the "big three" at the time -64 episodes, easier for new viewers to get into compared to the "big three" -Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood would have similar reception to Attack on Titan if it were released today -Attack on Titan is seen as the modern day equivalent of a complete package anime -List doesn't rate entire series, only specific names, which is why Attack on Titan isn't ranked higher -Attack on Titan has more haters due to being released in a critical era for anime fans -Brotherhood is not perfect but rarely gets criticized due to nostalgia -Formative Alchemist never reached the heights of popularity as Attack on Titan -Steinsgate is highly rated on My Anime List due to appealing to the type of person who uses the site -My Anime List users are like Rick and Morty fans five years ago -Steinsgate appeals to those who have gone beyond mainstream shows but haven't reached the "deeper tier" -Social pressure to rate shows highly on My Anime List -First 10-11 episodes of Steinsgate are slow and can be difficult to watch -Format of slow burn shows is dying out, need to be smart about how they are done -The show Free is an example of a good slow burn show -Overall, Full Metal Alchemist is a solid and well-written show that is looked back on fondly and highly regarded in the anime community. It was released at the right time and had less competition compared to modern day shows like Attack on Titan. Steinsgate is highly rated on My Anime List, but its slow pace can make it difficult to recommend to others. The format of slow burn shows is becoming less popular.

[23:20 - 23:25]Discussing the slow burn and back and forth pacing of Steinsgate

[24:23 - 24:35]Comparing it to Game of Thrones and its slow but compelling pace

[24:23 - 24:35]The slow beginning of Steinsgate and how it picks up in the second half

[26:32 - 26:49]Personal nostalgia for the show and its impact when it aired weekly

[27:07 - 27:16]The well thought out time travel mechanics in Steinsgate

[27:23 - 27:32]The connection to the semicolon series and its impact on the show

[28:13 - 28:18]Speculating on how the show would be received if it aired now

[28:25 - 28:32]Mentioning the Steinsgate opening as a banger

[29:10 - 29:16]Speculating on whether or not Gintama will be mentioned in their top 10 list

[29:16 - 29:35]Comparing Gintama fans to Jojo fans

[29:16 - 29:35]Personal view of Gintama as an outsider

[22:34 - 29:42]Discussion of the slow pacing and nostalgia of Steinsgate and its well thought out time travel mechanics, as well as comparisons to Game of Thrones and the semicolon series. Mention of Gintama fans and personal outsider view.

[29:56 - 30:10] Gintama is similar to Jojo fans but less annoying and has a quiet army of fans

[30:29 - 30:43]Gintama started as an episodic comedy series then introduced serious story elements

[31:26 - 31:46]The show connects all characters and has both funny and heartfelt moments

[32:17 - 32:23]The show has a hardcore fan base but has some flaws

[35:12 - 35:18]Attack on Titan is a compelling and highly rated show

[35:12 - 35:18]Attack on Titan is perfectly rated and should be at number five

[35:12 - 35:18]Gintama and Attack on Titan episodes are highly rated on IMDB

[37:33 - 37:58]The show has a perfect balance of appeal and planning

[37:58 - 38:06]Rewatching Attack on Titan reveals foreshadowing and adds to the experience

[38:26 - 38:32]Foreshadowing in earlier seasons ties into later seasons

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[29:42 - 38:50]Gintama and Attack on Titan are highly rated and deservedly so.

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[40:00 - 40:05]Thousand-Year Blood War arc of Bleach

[42:28 - 42:34]First 4 episodes watched, orgasmic for fans

[43:00 - 43:05]Bleach as a series is divisive, hard to rate

[43:13 - 43:18]Shonen Jump shows should be rated on arcs, not entire run

[44:51 - 44:58]Thousand-Year Blood War arc still felt like Bleach

[44:58 - 45:07]Mentally checking out while reading long-running shows

[45:59 - 46:10]Checked out midway through Espada arc

[46:26 - 46:41]Reading Bleach just to see the end

[46:41 - 46:48]Bleach went on too long

[46:48 - 46:58]Personal opinion on Bleach

[46:48 - 46:58]Reading all of Bleach manga to close book on that chapter of life

[38:50 - 46:58]Discussion of PPO phone plan, Men mobile offer, personal vouch for Mint mobile, and Thousand-Year Blood War arc of Bleach. Personal opinion on Bleach and reading all of the manga to close chapter on that part of life. Mentions of checking out midway through Espada arc and reading just to see the end. Debate on how to rate Shonen Jump shows and mentally checking out while reading long-running shows.

[46:58 - 47:09]Person is glad to have finished something, but not fully satisfied

[47:09 - 47:32]Will need to reread a series to give proper opinion

[50:41 - 50:48]Loved nen as a power system

[51:08 - 51:16]Fans of series are passionate

[51:16 - 51:37]Loved everything about Hunter x Hunter, especially world building

[51:48 - 51:53]Will discuss final arc and ending

[51:48 - 51:53]Enjoyed the Chimera Ant arc, but not the camera ant arc

[51:48 - 51:53]Appreciated the character development and variety in fights

[51:53 - 51:59]Favorite anime, most engaged and couldn't sleep while watching

[52:37 - 52:44]Only read manga, cannot comment on anime

[52:37 - 52:44]Mentally checked out of Hunter x Hunter due to hiatuses and long boat arc

[52:49 - 52:58]Concerned about the ambitiousness of the dark continent plot

[53:13 - 53:36]Togashi has a tendency to lose interest in his own series

[53:42 - 53:51]Person discusses finishing a series with mixed feelings and plans to reread it

[53:51 - 54:01]Appreciates the passionate fanbase and discusses the final arc and ending

[54:08 - 54:15]Praises the world building and unique power system in the series

[54:15 - 54:23]The storytelling and world building in Hunter x Hunter is unique and engaging

[54:15 - 54:23]Shares their love for Hunter x Hunter as a favorite anime with engaging and sleepless moments

[54:23 - 54:34]Manga arc currently reading is long and slow, causing frustration

[54:23 - 54:34]Discusses the Chimera Ant arc and character development in fights

[54:23 - 54:34]Expresses concerns about Togashi's tendency to lose interest in his own series and the long hiatuses

[54:23 - 54:34]Notes frustration with current manga arc's length and pacing

[54:46 - 54:54]The overall consensus is that Hunter x Hunter is a top ten anime Summary:

[46:58 - 54:54]Overall, believes Hunter x Hunter deserves a spot in the top ten anime.

[55:00 - 55:14]Hunter x Hunter is unrivaled when it is at its peak and has the best power system in Shonen.

[55:14 - 55:25]The introduction of nen made every fight more compelling and cooler.

[55:59 - 56:05]The power system in Hunter x Hunter always felt balanced and there was always a counter to each character's abilities.

[58:41 - 59:02]Kaguya-sama: Love is War is a solid modern romance anime with fresh story elements and easy-to-understand concepts.

[59:28 - 1.00:02]The anime did not follow the typical high school romance formula and kept viewers interested with its mature approach to romance.

[1.00:12 - 1.00:23]If Kaguya-sama had been released when the speaker first started watching anime, it would likely be their favorite romance anime.

[1.01:08 - 1.01:15]The speaker is now 33 years old and feels a bit old to be watching a high school romance, but this is not a reflection on the quality of the show.

[1.03:01 - 1.03:09]Legend of the Galactic Heroes is an incredibly well-written show and one of the best space operas ever written.

[1.03:09 - 1.03:22]The speaker recommends watching the remake of Legend of the Galactic Heroes instead of the original.

[54:54 - 1.03:22]Overall, Hunter x Hunter and Kaguya-sama are highly recommended, while Legend of the Galactic Heroes is a must-watch for fans of space operas.

[1.07:06 - 1.07:20] The speakers discuss the show "Legend of the Galactic Heroes" and its writing, with one speaker saying it's like "the Citizen Kane of anime"

[1.09:23 - 1.09:37]The show is described as feeling like a history documentary and the universe surrounding the story is well developed

[1.09:48 - 1.10:15]They compare it to "Dune" and "Gintama" in terms of its depth and natural progression

[1.09:48 - 1.10:15]They discuss the difference between top rated and most popular anime on My Anime List

[1.10:47 - 1.10:54]They mention how it's not afraid to take its time and has a lot of characters, but it's very well thought out

[1.11:01 - 1.11:12]"Death Note" and "Attack on Titan" are mentioned as good starter anime for different aspects of the genre

[1.11:01 - 1.11:12]"Legend of the Galactic Heroes" is recommended as a must-watch for any anime fan, and it is described as a "skill check" on one's My Anime List profile

[1.11:12 - 1.11:25]One speaker expresses concern about recommending "Attack on Titan" as a first anime because it is unique and there is nothing else like it

[1.11:26 - 1.11:31]One speaker mentions a favorite scene where two characters debate philosophy over a cup of tea

[1.11:43 - 1.11:57]Another speaker mentions shows like "Kaiji" and "Liar Game" as being similar to "Death Note" in terms of genre but not as visually appealing

[1.03:23 - 1.11:57]The speakers discuss the show "Legend of the Galactic Heroes" and its writing, comparing it to "the Citizen Kane of anime." They praise its depth and well-developed universe, and mention a favorite scene where two characters debate philosophy. They also discuss the difference between top rated and most popular anime on My Anime List, and recommend "Death Note" and "Attack on Titan" as good starter anime. They express concern about recommending "Attack on Titan" as a first anime due to its uniqueness. The show is also compared to "Dune" and "Gintama."

[1.12:31 - 1.12:38] The speaker discusses the popularity of the show "Sword Art Online" and how it dominated online culture.

[1.12:39 - 1.12:45]They mention that the show was popular because there wasn't as much anime at the time.

[1.15:54 - 1.16:23]They discuss how the show could have gone in a darker, more interesting direction but instead focused on a romantic subplot.

[1.17:31 - 1.17:56]The speaker mentions another show called ".hack" and how it was similar to "Sword Art Online" but didn't get as much recognition.

[1.17:31 - 1.17:56]They also mention another show called "Log Horizon" which they feel did a better job at utilizing the concept of being trapped in a video game world.

[1.17:31 - 1.17:56]The speaker admits to initially enjoying "Sword Art Online" and giving it a high rating, but upon rewatching it, they realized it had many flaws.

[1.17:31 - 1.17:56]The speaker also mentions that subsequent seasons of "Sword Art Online" continued to disappoint and that the show may become an old internet meme in the future.

[1.19:25 - 1.19:31]They briefly mention "Mob Psycho 100" and how it deserves its popularity, but argue that it may not deserve as much recognition as it receives.

[1.19:25 - 1.19:31]The speaker also mentions other shows on the list and their rankings, including "Seven Deadly Sins" and "Erased".

[1.11:57 - 1.20:32]In summary, "Sword Art Online" was a highly popular show that dominated online culture and had potential for a darker, more interesting storyline, but ultimately disappointed fans. Other popular shows on the list are also mentioned.

[1.20:32 - 1.20:41]Discussion of popular anime series including Demon Slayer, Tokyo Ghoul, and My Hero Academia

[1.20:51 - 1.21:09]Debate over how much the opening song contributes to the success of Tokyo Ghoul

[1.23:53 - 1.23:58]Comparison of popularity between Tokyo Ghoul and other series such as One Piece and Hunter x Hunter

[1.24:58 - 1.25:13]Thoughts on the legacy and continued popularity of No Game No Life

[1.25:14 - 1.25:23]Speculation about the future popularity and rankings of Jujutsu Kaisen

[1.28:29 - 1.28:36]Surprise at the lack of a second season for No Game No Life and the recent trend of reviving popular series

[1.20:32 - 1.28:36]Overall discussion of the current state and trends of the anime industry.

[1.29:30 - 1.29:42]Discussion about anime titles and rankings

[1.33:51 - 1.34:02]Confusion about the popularity of "One Piece" and "Silent Voice"

[1.33:51 - 1.34:02]Mention of "Code Geass" and its popularity

[1.33:51 - 1.34:02]Discussion about nostalgia and personal opinions

[1.33:51 - 1.34:02]Mention of "Toradora" and "Golden Time" as romance anime

[1.34:26 - 1.34:34]Mention of "spicy wolf" and "no game in their life"

[1.34:34 - 1.34:40]Mention of "Ghost Banri" and its negative impact on "Golden Time"

[1.34:50 - 1.35:04]Discussion about English and Japanese titles

[1.35:13 - 1.35:23]Mention of "Your Lie in April" and personal bias towards shows about music

[1.35:24 - 1.35:37]Debate over whether "Code Geass" has aged well

[1.36:04 - 1.36:29]Criticism of the tonal shift and ending of "Your Lie in April"

[1.28:36 - 1.37:02]Final consensus that "Your Lie in April" is overrated and should not be in the top 25 rankings.

[1.37:21 - 1.37:31]Discussion about the popularity and impact of the manga and anime series "One Piece" and "Re:Zero"

[1.37:57 - 1.38:05]Comments on the side characters and protagonist of "Re:Zero"

[1.38:24 - 1.38:32]Comparison of "Re:Zero" to other popular anime such as "Sword Art Online" and "Attack on Titan"

[1.38:24 - 1.38:32]Discussion about the pacing and release schedule of "Re:Zero" and anticipation for season three

[1.39:34 - 1.39:42]Further exploration of the popularity of waifus and comparison of "Re:Zero" to other anime such as "Attack on Titan"

[1.39:42 - 1.39:51]Discussion about the popularity of waifus and comparison of "Re:Zero" and "Sword Art Online"

[1.41:50 - 1.42:00]Criticism of the anime series "Erased" and its ending

[1.41:50 - 1.42:00]Defending the anime series "Akame ga Kill" and sharing personal enjoyment of it

[1.42:00 - 1.42:10]Comparison of "Nora Gami" to other popular anime and confusion about its high popularity ranking

[1.45:11 - 1.45:21]Request for age when "Akame ga Kill" was watched and clarification of age during that time

[1.37:02 - 1.45:27]Zero," "Sword Art Online," and "Attack on Titan," as well as criticism and defense of other popular series such as "Erased" and "Akame ga Kill."

[1.45:27 - 1.45:33]"What am I saying? I can't math, bro"

[1.48:21 - 1.48:26]"Liked elephant lead when it came out"

[1.49:01 - 1.49:12]"You're born I would have been 18 18."

[1.49:29 - 1.49:40]"Killing off characters"

[1.50:11 - 1.50:19]"Liked that he was fucking the main girl"

[1.50:39 - 1.50:44]"Ending felt rushed"

[1.50:39 - 1.50:44]"Started strong"

[1.51:05 - 1.51:12]"Main characters are boring"

[1.51:12 - 1.51:18]"Mob psycho should be higher"

[1.51:12 - 1.51:18]"High Q is highest rated sports anime"

[1.51:19 - 1.51:28]"Assassination classroom is underrated"

[1.51:43 - 1.51:51]"Copied halo reach"

[1.52:32 - 1.52:42]"The worst part of the show is acama"

[1.52:48 - 1.53:04]"Promise Neverland season 2 was the worst thing I've watched"

[1.52:48 - 1.53:04]"First 12 episodes of Promise Neverland were solid"

[1.52:48 - 1.53:04]"Best written horror mystery"

[1.45:27 - 1.53:10]"Fumbled the bag in season 2" "Discussion on various anime shows, with opinions on their plot and characters."

[1.53:10 - 1.53:20] Biggest problem with Promise Neverland was the suspension of disbelief.

[1.53:48 - 1.53:55]Season two had potential but skipped key arcs.

[1.54:14 - 1.54:20]Blue Exorcist was popular on Tumblr.

[1.54:39 - 1.54:48]It was also popular in Japan.

[1.55:20 - 1.55:26]Parisite was a cool concept and had a great opening.

[1.58:52 - 1.58:57]Death Parade should be in the top 20.

[1.58:57 - 1.59:04]Death Parade beat Fairy Tale in popularity.

[1.59:04 - 1.59:10]Fairy Tale was forgettable.

[1.59:29 - 1.59:35]Jojo was not in the lists.

[2.00:07 - 2.00:16]Official, patreon exclusive content is now available.

[1.53:10 - 2.00:37]The podcast discussed various anime, including Promise Neverland, Blue Exorcist, Parisite, Death Parade, and Fairy Tale, as well as Patreon exclusive content. They also mentioned the popularity of certain anime on Tumblr and in Japan, and noted that Jojo was not included in the lists.