Christopher

Personally, I enjoy SL more than Gaichiakuta... Which reminded me of something I read or saw years ago that I almost stopped watching because I felt is already seen it...a lot of anime is starting to feel that way though.

I really enjoyed MHA until they went on an every episode is a recap phase. I lost interest at that point.

Better than Solo Leveling though? Not sure I buy it. We will see.

First character was a half elf rogue.

Sorry. But I think your rankings are quite off. Druids are much more complicated for beginners. Turning into a beast makes them have to understand what different beasts can do compared to their human form. Simpler in 2024 I'm certain... But stat blocks are still stat blocks. And rogues are easy to play... Not as easy as a barbarian... But nearly.

LoM has been okay so far. The article pointed out two big issues I have right now... 1. Not only is the pacing off... It's purposefully confusing, which amplifies the second...I can't hear in my native language making it harder to follow. But for me there is a third downside. 3. The lighting in several scenes doesn't agree with my eyes.

I think the series will end up okay... But all this hype people try to build is just as likely to tank it, when people start expecting more than it can offer.

IMO Solo Leveling thrashes JJK... Which is incredibly overrated. Perhaps I was just expecting too much from JJK considering the hype. It felt like a Bleach wannabe that didn't deliver.

Kinda a mute point that we've heard over and over. Many fans believe Solo Leveling should have won... Or it wouldn't have won. I honestly believe neither should have won. Why? 1. Solo Leveling (while I adore it) doesn't have the broad appeal and is entirely a fighting anime. 2. Frieren doesn't have the broad appeal and is boring for the first 5 episodes. It's not Frieren's fault she's boring. The apathetic nature and her backstory with party members who are so agreeable just make it that way. It gets better... But takes so long to finish. In other words... The same end result could have happened in less time... With the same message. Drawing something out does not equal better. It only means longer.

IMO the winner should have had broader appeal... But, my opinion doesn't really matter... Or this article's either because SL won... By popular vote too... Not just some distant panel of judges who think they know better than those who watch their shows or read their books.