Trash Taste Podcast We rated the Top Ranked Anime's on MAL | Trash Taste #186
Jan 12, 2024
The hosts discuss the distinction between top-rated and most popular anime on MyAnimeList, the phenomenon of recency bias, and the impact of nostalgia. They also explore the popularity of the anime series Steinsgate, the action scenes in Bleach, and the intricacies of Nen in Hunter x Hunter. Additionally, they compare modern romance anime, explore the unique portrayal of romance in Kaguya-sama, and discuss their changing opinions of Sword Art Online and Code Geass.
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Intro to MAL Rankings
- Connor, Garnt, and Joey discuss the MyAnimeList Top 50 anime.
- They plan to compare it with the most popular anime list.
MAL Manipulation
- Connor dislikes the trend of boosting new anime to the top of MAL.
- This practice invites criticism and potentially misrepresents a show's quality.
FMAB's Strengths
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a complete anime experience.
- It excels in animation, fight scenes (e.g., Roy Mustang's iconic rain scene), and character development.