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Anime Relations: Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan

I've been a fan of the series after watching the anime 2 years ago. Although it was great, the ending left me wondering if I missed anything. Turns out, spin-offs came with the series, so I just forgot about them. 2 years later, I wanted to wrap up Rurouni Kenshin, and so I'm starting from the beginning, the Manga.

Haven't finished it yet, but after viewing many top manga sites, Rurouni Kenshin sits at the top of the list somewhere. If the manga is so highly praised, there should be no reason not to jump right in.

Vaguely reminded of the anime, I wanted to bypass a few arcs since the manga is 255 chapters. But sticking with the first 47 chapters is worth the wait for the Kyoto Arc. Anyways, I wanted to compile an accurate list that would mark all the arcs in Rurouni Kenshin. So here it is (legend below):

RUROUNI KENSHIN
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TOKYO SAGA (47)
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08 ------ Himura Kenshin Arc
06 ------ Kurogasa Arc
16 ------ Oniwabanshuu Arc
14 ------ Raijuuta Arc
03 ------ Seikihoutai Army Revival Arc

KYOTO SAGA (104)
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08 ------ Saitou Arc
18 ------ Journey to Kyoto Arc
23 ------ Arrival in Kyoto Arc
38 ------ Juppongatana Arc
12 ------ Makoto Shishio Arc
05 ------ Kyoto Epilogue Arc

JINCHUU SAGA (104)
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13 ------ Enishi Arc
15 ------ Remembrance Arc
28 ------ Jinchuu Arc
27 ------ Reflection Arc
17 ------ Retaliation Arc
04 ------ Epilogue


The numbers sitting next to the name of the arc is the chapter amount.

Anime Relations: Hunter x Hunter (2011)

This is actually collected data rather than opinion. I won't include my opinion simply cause there are too many of those lists out there. Instead, a collaborated estimation fits the bill, I feel more at ease when I have more than one opinion to count on. Anyways, Hunter x Hunter 2011 has been very successful on this website, so here's a list of the top episodes based on weighted numbers:

001 - Hunter x Hunter Episode 035: "The x True x Pass"
002 - Hunter x Hunter Episode 085: "Light x And x Darkness"
003 - Hunter x Hunter Episode 047: "Condition x And x Condition"
004 - Hunter x Hunter Episode 051: "A x Brutal x Battlefield"
005 - Hunter x Hunter Episode 049: "Pursuit x And x Analysis"
006 - Hunter x Hunter Episode 095: "Grudge x And x Dread"
007 - Hunter x Hunter Episode 070: "Guts x And x Courage"
008 - Hunter x Hunter Episode 069: "A x Heated x Showdown"
009 - Hunter x Hunter Episode 073: "Insanity x And x Sanity"
010 - Hunter x Hunter Episode 044: "Buildup x To A x Fierce Battle"
011 - Hunter x Hunter Episode 082: "Kite x And x Slots"
012 - Hunter x Hunter Episode 108: "Gungi x Of x Komugi"
013 - Hunter x Hunter Episode 052: "Assault x And x Impact"
014 - Hunter x Hunter Episode 074: "Victor x And x Loser"
015 - Hunter x Hunter Episode 058: "Signal x To x Retreat"
016 - Hunter x Hunter Episode 075: "Ging's Friends x And x True Friends"
017 - Hunter x Hunter Episode 068: "Pirates x And x Guesses"
018 - Hunter x Hunter Episode 034: "Power x To x Avenge"
019 - Hunter x Hunter Episode 060: "End x And x Beginning"
020 - Hunter x Hunter Episode 036: "A Big Debt x And x A Small Kick"
021 - Hunter x Hunter Episode 056: "Beloved x And x Beleaguered"
022 - Hunter x Hunter Episode 071: "Bargain x And x Deal"
023 - Hunter x Hunter Episode 043: "A x Shocking x Tragedy"
024 - Hunter x Hunter Episode 057: "Initiative x And x Law"
025 - Hunter x Hunter Episode 106: "Knov x And x Morel"
026 - Hunter x Hunter Episode 063: "A x Hard x Master?"
027 - Hunter x Hunter Episode 091: "The Strong x And x The Weak"


Out of = 110 Episodes

Unfortunately, I don't agree with some of this list, more on that, this is only the top 25% from all the episodes that has currently been broadcast. All in all though, these are definitely top notch episodes from a top notch series. I will continue updating this list until the series concludes.

Anime Relations: Nodame Cantabile Finale, Angel Beats!, Major S6

Here are the most popular & best anime of 2011. So they're not just the most popular, although a good series is more or less popular anyway.

1. Nodame Cantabile Finale [8.7]
2. Angel Beats! [8.6]
3. Major S6 [8.6]
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4. Ookiku Furikabutte 2 [8.4]
5. Kuragehime [8.3]
6. Hidamari Sketch x ☆☆☆ [8.2]
7. Durarara!! [8.1]
8. Sora no Otoshimono: Forte [8.0]
9. Kaichou wa Maid-sama! [7.9]
10. The World God Only Knows [7.9]
11. Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu [7.6]
12. OreImo [7.6]

A rather small list, but popularity has died down for some of these series, and only the best can stand the test of time.

Anime Relations: Steins;Gate, Fate/Zero, Usagi Drop

Here is the most popular & best anime of 2011. So they're not just the most popular, although a good series is more or less popular anyway.

1. Fate/Zero [9.0]
2. Steins;Gate [8.9]
3. Natsume Yuujinchou [8.9]
4. Ano Hi Mita Hana no Mamae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai [8.8]
5. Usagi Drop [8.7]
6. Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica [8.7]
7. Gintama' [8.6]
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8. The World God Only Knows II [8.5]
9. Bakuman [8.4]
10. Kimi ni Todoke 2 [8.4]
11. Sekaiichi Hatsukoi [8.2]
12. Working'!! [8.2]
13. Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu Ni! [8.1]
14. Mirai Nikki [7.8]
15. Hunter x Hunter [7.8]
16. Chihayafuru [7.6]
17. Ao no Exorcist [7.6]

I haven't actually seen The World God Only Knows yet, or Kimi ni Todoke and Sekaiichi Hatsukoi, but they're probably up there for the best of the year. Also Baka to Test is something I've heard about but haven't tried yet.

Anime Relations: Natsume Yuujinchou Shi, Fate/Zero 2nd Season, Gintama': Enchousen

These were the most popular and the best anime of 2012.

1. Fate/Zero [9.1]
2. Natsume Yuujinchou [9.1]
3. Gintama [9.0]
4. Bakuman [8.7]
5. Kuroko no Basket [8.6]
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6. Kids on the Slope [8.3]
7. Nisemonogatari [8.3]
8. Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! [8.3]
9. Sword Art Online [8.2]
10. Psycho-Pass [8.1]
11. Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo [8.1]
12. Danshi Koukousei No Nichijou [8.0]
13. Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun [8.0]
14. Another [8.0]
15. Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic [7.9]
16. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure [7.7]
17. Hyouka [7.7]
18. Binbougami ga! [7.6]
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19. Kokoro Connect [7.5]
20. Btooom! [7.5]
21. Zetsuen no Tempest [7.4]
22. Uchuu Kyoudai [6.9]


The scores will probably change over time I'm guessing, and Gintama just seems to soar in its ranks. Uchuu Kyoudai isn't for everyone, not very popular, but it definitely deserves a spot on this list.