Time to look at the trash taste of IGN, if it's anything like MAL's taste, expect some rough takes.
Before we go into IGN's Top 25, let's look at the ones they missed off.
Ranma 1/2
Already they've annoyed me by leaving this one off, Ranma is in my top ten for a good reason, it defines the mantra of anything goes storytelling and that anime never feels restricted.
Kill La Kill
I'm on the fence with this one, well made but not top 25 worthy.
Sailor Moon
They pretty much snubbed all of Shojo by leaving this one off.
Utena
Same with Utena really, gave Shojo a real bad snub.
Chihayafuru
Shouldn't even be considered for a list.
Steins Gate
In the grey area of being good but not great.
Jujutsu Kaisen
Too new to be considered for a top anime list.
Well let's dissect this so called list.
25. Haikyuu
It's a good series but so is a number of other sports anime, consistent quality but hardly spectacular.
24. Trigun
I agree, gripping narrative and a light hearted lead character done right.
23. Dragonballz
I wouldn't bet against it, it's got wrestling publicity, it's dumb fun.
22. My Hero Academia
While I appreciate the effort in world building, the characters aren't really the best.
21. Made in Abyss
Not for the faint of heart and can easily back up that statement, you'll remember how cruel this series can be.
20. Jojo's Bizarre Adventure
There's no other series like it, it cannot be imitated.
19. Naruto Shippuden
Overlooks the original series, remember what got Naruto there to begin with.
18. Death Note
Epic thriller for an anime only worth watching once.
17. Attack on Titan
This series is the master of self promotion, you will not forget this series.
16. Ouran High School Host Club
Of all the shojo anime, you choose this one, don't get me wrong it's good but REALLY?!
15. Devilman Crybaby
No. Devilman is iconic but it really has a terrible history.
14. Demon Slayer
It's so professionally made, it's the truest definition of effort.
13. Code Geass
Gundam style story, Clamp style art, surprisingly good combo.
12. Samurai Champloo
Still haven't seen it yet, I hope to put that right one day.
11. Baccano
Durarara was better.
10. FLCL
Pretty unique coming of age story but I don't always remember it.
9. Yu Yu Hakusho
I find that Yu Yu Hakusho is the default high standard for shonen anime.
8. Evangelion
I get why it's here and I don't doubt it's impact, very divisive still.
7. Hunter x Hunter
It's still the default high standard for shonen anime but Yoshihiro Togashi hasn't improved and my god this series has the worst history of manga releases with only Clamp being even worse.
6. Mob Psycho 100
Way too new to be this high on the list.
5. Hajime no Ippo
If I had to pick a sports anime, I would pick this as well.
4. Monster
Not seen it but won't argue it's quality, the story telling is up there with some of the best thrillers in fiction.
3. One Piece
I wouldn't bet against it, even when it's going through a rough patch it comes back to surprise you.
2. Cowboy Bebop
The default best anime for a long time, I agree to an extent but having seen what live action did to it is making me doubt.
1. Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood
It's a very well made anime but there is one fatal flaw that will forever stop this anime getting the number 1. IT'S A BLOODY REMAKE!!!! There was still a series before it and Brotherhood wouldn't exist without it.
Overall
It's hit and miss, calling it best anime of all time list doesn't include some argubly more influential anime such as Pokemon, Astroboy and Gundam. The actual best anime ever created isn't even mentioned, it's not Black Lagoon, it's my number 1 best anime but that's subjective, there is actually a best anime of all time without a doubt, that will be tomorrows post.
