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Best 1 Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju

Yotarou is a former yakuza member fresh out of prison and fixated on just one thing: rather than return to a life of crime, the young man aspires to take to the stage of rakugo, a traditional Japanese...

9.13 Excellent
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2 Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju

Even after having risen to the utmost rank of shin'uchi, Yotarou struggles to find his own identity in the world of rakugo. Caught between his master's teachings and the late Sukeroku's unique style,...

8.70 Very Good
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3 Chihayafuru 3
Chihayafuru 3

Winning the high school team tournament was a great accomplishment for the Mizusawa members. Each of them has made great strides in improving themselves, and the victory symbolizes how far they have c...

8.50 Very Good
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4 Chihayafuru 2
Chihayafuru 2

Chihaya Ayase is obsessed with developing her school's competitive karuta club, nursing daunting ambitions like winning the national team championship at the Omi Jingu and becoming the Queen, the best...

8.40 Very Good
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5 Nodame Cantabile
Nodame Cantabile

Shinichi Chiaki is a first class musician whose dream is to play among the elites in Europe. Coming from a distinguished family, he is an infamous perfectionist—not only is he highly critical of himse...

8.30 Very Good
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6 Kids on the Slope
Kids on the Slope

Introverted classical pianist and top student Kaoru Nishimi has just arrived in Kyushu for his first year of high school. Having constantly moved from place to place since his childhood, he abandons a...

8.30 Very Good
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7 Bunny Drop
Bunny Drop

Daikichi Kawachi is a 30-year-old bachelor working a respectable job but otherwise wandering aimlessly through life. When his grandfather suddenly passes away, he returns to the family home to pay his...

8.30 Very Good
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8 Chihayafuru
Chihayafuru

As a child, Chihaya Ayase had only one dream: to see her elder sister Chitose become Japan's most successful model. However, upon defending her ostracised classmate Arata Wataya from his bully—Chihaya...

8.20 Very Good
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9 Honey and Clover II
Honey and Clover II

Back from his journey across Japan, Yuuta Takemoto reminisces about his college life so far. He has matured significantly since his second year and is motivated to move forward. Feeling more confident...

8.20 Very Good
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10 Nodame Cantabile Finale
Nodame Cantabile Finale

Shinichi Chiaki is quickly making a name for himself as the principal conductor of the revitalized Roux-Marlet Orchestra, and Megumi "Nodame" Noda has made leaps and bounds as a pianist at the Conserv...

8.20 Very Good
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11 Princess Jellyfish
Princess Jellyfish

Ever since her late mother took her to an aquarium when she was young, Tsukimi Kurashita has been obsessed with jellyfish, comparing their flowing tentacles to a princess's white dress. Now living wit...

8.10 Very Good
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12 Nodame Cantabile: Paris-hen
Nodame Cantabile: Paris-hen

Shinichi Chiaki conquers his fear of flying, and Megumi "Nodame" Noda's exceptional performance at a piano competition earns her an invitation to study at the prestigious Conservatoire de Paris. The p...

8.10 Very Good
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13 Honey and Clover
Honey and Clover

Yuuta Takemoto, a sophomore at an arts college, shares a cheap apartment with two seniors—the eccentric Shinobu Morita, who keeps failing to graduate due to his absenteeism, and the sensible Takumi Ma...

8.00 Very Good
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14 Paradise Kiss
Paradise Kiss

On her way home from school, Yukari Hayasaka is approached by a weird-looking guy who starts looking at her body intently. He's got blond spiky hair, a spiked choker, and multiple piercings on his ear...

7.90 Good
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15 Bunny Drop Specials
Bunny Drop Specials

Happa no Suizokukan One morning, Daikichi Kawachi finds Rin Kaga eagerly crafting fish out of autumn leaves. Wanting to spur her newfound interest, Daikichi helps Rin learn more about the beautiful an...

7.90 Good
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16 Polar Bear Cafe
Polar Bear Cafe

Situated near the local zoo and owned by the charismatic polar bear Shirokuma, Shirokuma Cafe is a popular spot for animals and humans alike, allowing them to sit back and relax after a hard day of wo...

7.90 Good
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17 Nodame Cantabile: Finale - Mine to Kiyora no Saikai
Nodame Cantabile: Finale - Mine to Kiyora no Saikai

Violinist Kiyora Miki meets with Shinichi Chiaki, Megumi "Nodame" Noda, and their two friends to visit world-class conductor Franz von Stresemann; upon arriving at his residence in Vienna, they discov...

7.80 Good
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18 Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ Wild Dance of Kyoto
Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ Wild Dance of Kyoto

Disguised as a boy, young Chizuru Yukimura leaves her quiet home and heads to Kyoto in search of her missing father—a medical doctor by the name of Koudou. She soon learns that the volatile capital ci...

7.70 Good
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19 Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom - Record of the Jade Blood
Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom - Record of the Jade Blood

After the conclusion of Hakuouki, Chizuru Yukimura and the Shinsengumi are forced to flee Kyoto and set sail for Edo. In their commander Isami Kondou's absence, vice-commander Toshizou Hijikata steps...

7.60 Good
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20 Honey and Clover Specials
Honey and Clover Specials

Two side stories: Chapter L (or chapter 25) about Lohmeyer/Romaiya senpai. Chapter F (or chapter 26) about Miwako finding ways to make fun of Yamazaki. (Source: momento)

7.60 Good
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21 Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Yotarou Hourou-hen
Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Yotarou Hourou-hen

Bundled with the special editions of the manga's 7th and 8th volumes. When a certain man is released from prison, he knows exactly where he's heading first. After falling in love with a traditional co...

7.60 Good
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22 Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom - A Memory of Snow Flowers
Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom - A Memory of Snow Flowers

Rumors about a potential plot to dismantle the Shinsengumi by setting fire to their headquarters have spread amok. As most of the talk stems from an inn in Shimabara, the Shinsengumi place trust in Ch...

7.60 Good
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23 Hirano to Kagiura
Hirano to Kagiura

The diligent high school freshman Akira Kagiura and his senior Taiga Hirano have been roommates for half a year. Kagiura used to be anxious about his future dormitory life, but thanks to his energetic...

7.60 Good
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24 Only Yesterday
Only Yesterday

Taeko Okajima is a 27-year-old, independent woman who spent her entire life in Tokyo. Looking to unwind from the rush of the big city, she decides to visit her family in the country to help out during...

7.50 Good
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25 Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom - Dawn of the Shinsengumi
Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom - Dawn of the Shinsengumi

Beaten and left to perish, Ryuunosuke Ibuki is robbed of everything to his name. Seeing him in such a pitiful state, a man named Kamo Serizawa gives him a second chance and offers him to become his pe...

7.50 Good
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26 The Gokusen
The Gokusen

Kumiko Yamaguchi is smart, enthusiastic, and ready to start her dream job as a math teacher at Shirokin Academy. But as her first day opens on atrocious students and cowering teachers, Kumiko realizes...

7.50 Good
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27 Utakoi
Utakoi

Uta Koi tells the "super-liberal interpretation" of the Hyakuninisshu anthology compiled during Japan's Heian period of 100 romantic poems from 100 different poets such as The Tale of Genji's Murasaki...

7.50 Good
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28 Nodame Cantabile Finale OVA
Nodame Cantabile Finale OVA

Despite the uncertainty surrounding Shinichi Chiaki's relationship with eccentric pianist Megumi "Nodame" Noda, most would assume it is a romantic one—especially Nodame herself, who has professed her...

7.50 Good
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29 La corda d'oro: primo passo
La corda d'oro: primo passo

Seiso Academy is a prestigious high school that sorts students into two majors: General Studies, characterized by distinct grey uniforms, and Music Studies, characterized by pristine white uniforms. W...

7.40 Good
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30 Saiyuki Gunlock
Saiyuki Gunlock

The Sanzo Ikkou continues its westward journey, on a mission to prevent a demonic resurrection. As Genjo Sanzo, Cho Hakkai, Sha Gojyo, and Son Goku fight their way to their goal, their path is fraught...

7.40 Good
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