How do past years hold up - List your true highlights

[KrayZ33]

In my opinion, a lot of people are forgetting to mention:
Spice and Wolf



The opening alone is so freaking chill. It's one of the most interesting stories I remember to be honest. I'm not saying it's the only of it's kind - it probably isn't (or is it?), but I honestly can not remember a single anime I've watched (and I'm certainly someone who watches quite a bit) that has a similar focus (merchants, economy, medieval times, folklore, love story). That's why it will always be a highlight to me


And Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash is and will always be a highlight for me too. Once again, a completely different take on a genre/story that I haven't seen in another show.


When I look at the past, I remember shows that were more diverse and felt completely "new".. like Cowboy Bebop for example... but maybe that's just an illusion. It's not like these shows were there every single season.
So I'd say the quality remained the same. Gems have been found and will come and go - and most of the stuff that aired in the past was trash too.