by Light snowfall in 2023 will be on November 22. Light snow is one of the 24 solar terms that divide the year into 24 equal parts. It is said to be when snow starts to fall here and there. Nowadays, winter is approaching in full swing, and there are many anime works that I find myself curiously interested in watching during winter.
The works are different, with some depicting the winter season, some with scenes that convey the intense cold, and some featuring winter events such as Christmas and New Year’s. Anime there! Anime! Last year, we conducted a reader survey titled, “Which anime do you want to watch in winter?” We received responses from 108 people during the November 7 to November 14 survey period.
The male-to-female ratio was approximately 35% male, 60% female, and 5% did not respond. The age group was mainly young, with about 35% under 19 years old and 30% in their 20s. Titles with confirmed sequels/spin-offs are ranked high! 1st place 1st place is “THE LAST -NARUTO THE MOVIE-“. The approval rating was approximately 27%, from 3rd place last year to the top spot. This work is a ninja action movie based on the original story from Weekly Shonen Jump.
This is the 10th movie released in 2014. “I was excited about the love story where Naruto learns about love for the first time and grows from a boy to an adult.” “I love that it starts with the memories of a winter day when Naruto comes to rescue Hinata while it’s snowing hard!” Many readers were thrilled by the love story between Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Hyuga, who said, “Hinata who knitted a hand-knitted scarf for Naruto but couldn’t give it to him is too cute.” It has been decided that a new Naruto anime will be aired to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the anime’s broadcast. 2nd place 2nd place is “Gintama”. The approval rating was approximately 8%, an increase from last year’s 7th place.
This is also based on a manga serialized in “Jump.” This is a science fiction period drama set in Edo, opened to the world by aliens. The TV anime was broadcast in 2006, and as it is a long-running series with over 350 episodes produced, there are many winter-related episodes. “I like the double feature in episode 38, the snow festival and the fireworks set off in winter.
In the first half, I thought they had made a mysterious snow sculpture called the Neo Armstrong Cyclone Jet Armstrong Cannon, but the second half was so moving that I was amazed every time I watched it. Some readers mentioned various episodes, such as, “It makes me cry. It’s full of Gintama-esque qualities!” and “I laughed out loud in episode 237, where the Shogun goes skiing on a snowy mountain.” “Gintama On Theater 2D Baragaki Edition”, which is a re-edited version of popular episodes of “Gintama,” is being shown in theaters for a limited time. 3rd Place 3rd place goes to “Yuru Camp△”.
The approval rating is approximately 7%, dropping from last year’s first place but maintaining its top three spot. “Yuru Camp△” is based on the manga serialized in “COMIC FUZ.” A youth story set in Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures, depicting high school students enjoying camping. A reader commented, “When I think of “Yuru Camp△, “I think of winter camping! When I see Nadeshiko and her friends eating deliciously warm tomato sukiyaki and curry noodles under the cold sky, I can feel that winter has come… Peaceful. “I love the atmosphere” and “The way he stuffs his mouth with warm food while breathing white air looks delicious.” The camping goods that appeared in the main story sold out immediately, so I think many people started enjoying the outdoors after watching “Yuru Camp.”, the popular series, whose third season has been decided to be aired, has been ranked again this year.
Introducing other comments! Regarding “Osomatsu-san,” “Episode 23 of the first season, “Kerosene,” where the sextuplets fight over who will go to put the kerosene in the stove in the cold winter, is one of my favorite episodes!” Regarding “Teasing Master Takagi-san,” “Every time a cool breeze blows, I remember the Christmas episode depicted in the third season. I think that Takagi-san looks great in the snow.” “lovelive! `The live scene in episode 9 of the second season where μ’s sings “Snow halation” in the snow makes me want to watch it again yearly. The scene where they visit Kanda Myojin for a New Year’s visit is also impressive.” “Natsume’s Book of Friends” says, “The second and fourth seasons and the OVA “Itsuka Yukinohini” are set in winter.
The unique cuisine looks so delicious that you can’t help but want to try it. Near the final episode, the depiction of nature that makes you feel the arrival of spring is also fantastic,” said one person who voted for the title of the new work. This year, as well, titles with episodes related to winter ranked high.
