Alrighty then let's continue.
85. Battle Angel Alita
It's one of the few anime chosen for live action for better or for worst but all things considered Battle Angel Alita works as a cyberpunk anime.
84. Sorcerer Hunters
Not many scenarios where you hunt sorcerers in a fantasy setting, but what I like is that it's unapologetic about it's dominatrix theme especially from such unassuming characters.
83. Wolf Children
One of only two films on this list which is a big deal considering I've shunned Studio Ghibli's library. An emotional rollercoaster ride as a single mother attempts to raise half wolf children.
82. Strike Witches
Part of a growing trend of girls as things, this time aircraft, but what really makes this series come alive is the fact that all the witches are homages to ace World War II pilots and making them work together just makes the show all the more beautiful.
81. Space Dandy
It's simple, guy hunts aliens to record their existence in exchange for cash to pay for meals at space hooters. The hard part, anything can happen and there's an episode for everyone to enjoy.
I'm starting to pick up the pace again so keep checking in.
90. Konosuba
With all the most recent fantasy epics relying on hyper competent heroes it's a refreshing change of pace to see a series with pathetic excuses for heroes particularly Aqua who steals the show in pathetic.
89. Angelic Layer
Clamp's only real shonen title makes brilliant work of fight choreography that can compete with the best of that genre, all of that from a show about dolls.
88. 08th Mobile Suit Team
Gundam has it's fair share of takes on war but when it came to making it more realistic the first to conquer realism closer to real life feelings of war is the 8th Mobile Suit Team, a desperate band of mercenaries trying to prevent the Gundam being discovered.
87. Blue Exorcist
If you're the son of the dark lord of all evil and you become a target of unfair hatred then what do you do? Become an Exorcist and declare war on Satan. An anime that really teaches you to stand up for yourself.
86. Excel Saga
The parody series that put anime comedy on the map, if it existed before year 2000 it was made fun of, all through the eyes of an evil dictators bonkers minions wait a minute. Excel, Minion oh god Minions ripped off Excel Saga.
Moving on we come to our next five
95. Bottle Fairy
An adorable slice of life about four fairies trying to understand human culture; you learn more here than other anime of the same genre.
94. Great Teacher Onizuka
An often now overlooked classic of the nineties that sees a delinquent turned teacher deal with a bunch of misfits, genuinely caring and fun to watch.
93. Yona of the Dawn
Thank you Kita Mikichi for finally suggesting an anime. Yona of the Dawn is the classic exiled princess story, in which said princess needs to reunite a band of heroes to retake her throne; those who enjoy Avatar Korra will love this gem.
92. K-On!
A slice of life show about the exploits of the lite music club, one of the best feel good anime you can watch.
91. Seven Deadly Sins
Proof that there is still room for new interesting characters to come out of the Shonen genre and one which wouldn't look out of place in a JRPG.
Finally we start our list going from the very back.
100. Mobile Suit Gundam
Going back to a simpler time where giant robots were everywhere, story telling in this genre changed with the arrival of Gundam. Taking the formula to a proper gray area war.
99. Nadia Secret of Blue Water
Adapting major western novels is no easy feat and Nadia keeps it authentic to the source material all the while playing up the spectacle.
98. Noir
An intriguing mystery plot revolved around two hired guns set to the backdrop of Noir Europe more than earning it's title and one of the best soundtracks to grace an anime.
97. Segua Hard Girls
I'm a pretty big Sega fan and this mini series became a no brainer for this list. The characters are adorable, the comedy is fun and it really leaves you in a good mood.
96. Astroboy
The Tezuka classic that's often considered the first proper anime series. It's story has been through multiple redesigns but always seems to stand up well, even in the modern era
With the top 100 anime ready to go, there are obvious anime that didn't make it in so lets look at ten that didn't make it.
This is not in order but I will mention the 101st anime.
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU
speaking of 101st, this was my choice if there were no comments at all, a complex love story from a perspective of a natural cynic, but it's one of those need to see season 2 anime.
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Being honest this anime looks worst every year as the flaws become more apparent but at the very least I can still consider it ground-breaking.
Persona 4
The game did it more justice but still good.
Grenadier
The manga did it more justice and between this and Trigun, Trigun was the stronger story.
Beyblade
If it weren't for them bringing it back as Metal Beyblade I'd have put it on the list pronto.
Creamy Mami
I found it boring but her contribution to the shojo genre cannot be ignored.
Galaxy Angel
One of many shows I just find fun and nothing else.
Attack On Titan
I can't get too mad at a show for being a gateway anime but I still find that this show got more absurd as it went along.
Yu-Gi-Oh!
What no children's card games? In all seriousness it's hard to decide on what the strongest series of this anime was and there were a lot of bad calls with this franchise.
My Hero Academia
I've not seen it. Blame the UK for not releasing season one on dvd. And before you say Netflix or Crunchyroll, I have to pay for a house now so regular payments to those services are off the table.
