Last season's top 3

[shinta|hikari]

While I liked Angel Beats, by the end of it I realized that it didn't live up to any of my expectations, and was far weaker compared to other key works. Even Kanade was quite shallow as a character. It was still a good show though, just not good enough to beat out the following series.

For this spring season, my top 3 in ascending order are:

3) Durarara!! - This would have been the top pick if the second half was as good as the first, but ever since Celty was no longer the focus, the story became quite boring. The e(mo)pisodes about Kida really brought this down. The climax and ending were also quite weak.

2) Working!! - I didn't really consider this to be such a good show at first, particularly because I hated Inami. This eventually changed though, and while this show is not hilarious or original, it delivered what it was supposed to perfectly. It always made me chuckle (even LOL at times) and feel good like a slice of life show should. Consistency probably made this my second pick.

1) Tatami Galaxy - This was something I discovered in the middle of the spring season, and I watched 6 episodes straight and was still craving for more. If I had to describe it, it is a mix of a worthwhile endless eight (yes, I know it is an oxymoron) and zetsubou sensei, with a bit of romance thrown in. Don't let the odd art deter you, because that in itself is a charm point of this show, and fits in perfectly with the theme. Don't worry about the repetition, because it has a point. It all comes together in one of the most creatively delivered endings I have seen in a really long time. In short, this is a masterpiece, so watch it.