by New anime in 2023 will be in the top 3
The Magmix editorial department conducted a reader survey from December 6th to December 13th, 2023, titled “Which anime will dominate in 2023?” Let’s look at the top three works from a survey with 543 votes this time.
“Yakusha no Hitogoto” (55 votes) 3rd place was the currently airing Seragyu mystery “Yakusha no Horigoto.” It started three weeks later than other fall anime, making it the latest work to begin voting this time, but it still ranks in the top three. The most common comments from voters were those praising the character of the main character, Mao Mao, and that Aoi Yuki’s voice was a perfect fit.
In addition, there have been many comments from fans of the original work saying, “It’s just what I expected!” and it seems that the anime adaptation is highly satisfying. [Respondent’s comments] – The character designs and drawings are good, and Maomao’s famous reasoning is excellent. ・I’ve been a fan of the comics and have been looking forward to it. The animation, voice acting, and tricks that aren’t too difficult are fun. ・I’m glad that Maomao’s voice was just as I imagined! – The main character, Maomao, is cute, innovative, and relaxed. I loved the story so much that I owned all the volumes of the novel, so I was thrilled to see this anime adaptation, and the art was beautiful! ・First of all, the pictures are beautiful, and the cat and cat’s low tension is addictive.
“[Oshi no Ko]” (80 votes)
“Oshi no Ko,” which has been talked about for almost half a year since its broadcast ended, came in second place. It was nominated for the “Basic Knowledge of Modern Terminology” Selection 2023 U-CAN New Words and Buzzwords Award, and many related words were ranked in the “Internet Buzzwords 100”, making it one of the most representative works of the year. This may be a surprising result. Regarding this work, many comments praised the high quality in all aspects and honored the shocking first episode that attracted attention, which shows the strength of its impact.
The manga is highly reproduced, the anime version is even better, and the songs are close to the original work. In addition to the mystery element of finding out the truth behind my mother’s death, it was interesting to see the feelings of a life-sized high school student, the circumstances of the entertainment industry, and the sense of hope, even in the mix of glamor and dirtiness. ・The script, direction, OP, ED, etc. were all perfect. In particular, the excitement of each episode gave me goosebumps, as the story is deep and worth considering. ・Shocking episode 1! ・I was fascinated by the speed of the story and the surprising content. ・It brings out the best of the original work to the fullest.
The work that captured the public’s attention from its first broadcast ranked first.
”Funeral Freelen” (84 votes) Funeral Freelen” took first place with a difference of only four votes from no Ko”. It’s currently being broadcast and so popular that it’s trending on X (formerly Twitter) every time, so it’s no wonder it’s at the top. In the comments for this work, many praised the anime for its careful reproduction of the unique calming atmosphere that characterizes the original work. Some have praised it, saying, It looks like it’s going to be a masterpiece in anime history,” and expectations are high for the second season, which will begin in January 2024. It’s great because it makes you cry and make you laugh! I like peaceful and everyday things. I also really like the interaction between Fern and Stark. Although the original work is already interesting, it has overwhelming visuals”, high-quality music”, and exquisite production” unique to anime. It’s going to be a masterpiece in anime history.
I was surprised that an anime could create such a calm and polite atmosphere. You can watch it on repeat all the time. -It’s a fantasy work but a story about relationships between people. Thanks to the stage, it doesn’t get any heavier than it needs to be, and the direction is also calm in a good way, probably to make the theme stand out. The worldview and story are good, of course, but the words and pauses are wonderful and expand the depth of this work. I was drawn in because it depicts the folds of the heart with few words and the movement and spacing of the pictures.
“Skillo” and Deki Neko” are also doing well. The top 3 are this year’s new anime, while in 4th place and below are sequels to famous works such as “Jujutsu Kaisen” (2nd season) andMushoku Tensei II.” It has expanded. New anime, such as Skip and Loafers,''Dekiru Neko wa Kyou mo depressive,” and “Yamada-kun to Lv999 Koi wo Shiru”, which ranked 8th or lower, can also be said to be doing great. What was your favorite work? Also, were there any works you have yet to see that were ranked high? How about using the works in this survey to reference “finish anime” in 2023 and “start anime” in 2024?
