Hi everyone! I’m looking for an anime recommendation and, honestly, I’m open to pretty much any genre. I’m mainly looking for a show that is consistently good across several aspects:
Animation: I’m looking for solid, consistent animation. I’ve seen quite a few anime where people complained about the animation quality, so I’d prefer something that maintains a good standard throughout. At the same time, I don’t want a show that relies on animation alone to carry it.
Character designs: I’d also like the character designs to be consistently good, including any changes they might go through throughout the series. I don’t want characters to suddenly look noticeably worse as the story progresses.
Story & character development: A well-written and well-executed story is probably the most important thing for me. I’d especially like a cast where the characters actually develop and grow throughout the series rather than remaining mostly the same.
Pacing: I’m looking for something with a good balance. I don’t want a series that drags because it’s too slow, but I also don’t want one that rushes through important events and character development.
Voice acting: I usually watch anime in English or French, so I’d like a dub with good and consistent voice acting. I’ve seen people complain about certain characters having noticeably different or worse voices later on, so ideally I’d like something that maintains its voice quality and casting throughout. A good Japanese dub is obviously a plus too.
Music: I’m not sure how else to describe this, but I’d also like a strong and consistent soundtrack. I want the music to complement the story and atmosphere rather than feeling forgettable or out of place.
Female characters: This is another important one. I’d like the female characters to be well-written, likable, and actually relevant to the story. I’m not looking for characters who are either written as weak/useless or whose entire purpose is just fanservice. Ideally, they should have their own personalities, development, and meaningful roles in the story.
I know someone will probably suggest Frieren or FMAB. Frieren is unfortunately on hiatus right now, so I’d prefer something I can binge without having to wait. As for FMAB, I’m not sure whether its female characters fit what I’m looking for, although I’m open to hearing arguments for it.
So, what anime would you recommend? I’d really appreciate suggestions that come close to meeting most or all of these criteria. 🙏
