My Top 10 Favorite Must-See Anime List

#10 - Seinfeld

One of the most talked-about pieces of animation in circulation. By placing it this low on the list, I'm placing myself in personal danger, as the rabid fans of this all-time classic are known for their regular terror bombing of critics. I want to make this perfectly clear - I am not a critic of Seinfeld. it is an amazing piece of animation history, and while the characters can fall flat at times (not ONE of them has unexplained, wild hair colors), Seinfeld is nonetheless deserving of a place in the all-time anime hall of fame. 7/10

#9 - MacGyver

Following the chronicles of Stefan C. MacGyver, professional deadlifter, this series focus on the antics of the only anime hero with a mullet. The animation quality is average, but the many characters that we come across during this series 31 season runtime are nothing short of amazing. My favorite episode is the muppets crossover, which has been banned in most western countries because of a mixture of blasphemous imagery and hilarious social commentary. 7/10

#8 - Night of the Living Dead

A prequel to the popular Highschool of the Dead anime, this stylistic masterpiece has been talked about since it's release in 1968. Following the humorous antics of Barbara and Ben, this dark comedy forces the audience to face not only their own mortality, but also the complicated details of the post-mortgage insurance industry. Released as a 10-part miniseries with a 9.6 minute runtime per episode, this highly critiqued classic is a must-see for all self-loathing otaku. In my opinion, one of Miyazaki's best. 8/10

#7 - Jaws

A 4-part miniseries, Jaws is easily deserving a spot on the best top 10 anime lists. Following the adventure of Jeffry McGuffin and his taiwanese adoptive trans-daughter, this anime adaptation of a shōjo manga pulls at the heartstrings of shark-lovers everywhere. Watch it with the blinds shut, the volume high, and with the monitor turned off. 7/11

#6 - Doctor Quinn, Medicine Woman

Following the adventures of Quinn Beaverton, a woman allergic to ghosts, as she inherits an indian burial ground in rural Nebraska. Hilarious antics ensue, and whenever she starts sneezing, the audience knows something is about to go down. The animation style is much similar to that of Naruto, or whatever. If you were disappointed by the new Ghostbusters movie, this family-friendly OVA is a must-see. 8/10

#5 - Death Parade

After death, there is no heaven or hell, only a bar that stands between reincarnation and oblivion. There the attendant will, one after another, challenge pairs of the recently deceased to a random game in which their fate of either ascending into reincarnation or falling into the void will be wagered. Whether it's bowling, darts, air hockey, or anything in between, each person's true nature will be revealed in a ghastly parade of death and memories, dancing to the whims of the bar's master. Welcome to Quindecim, where Decim, arbiter of the afterlife, awaits! 3/10

#4 - Game of Thrones

This underdog is a must-watch for all anime fans who can stomach brighter colors and endless dwarf-on-dwarf violence. Originally created by french sailors, this series was recently remade for the romanian phone-on-the-bathroom market by Madhouse Studios. If you enjoy violent foreign films and the sensation of waking up to something soft brushing against your face, you'll definitely want to check this out. 8/10

#3 - Cory in the House

No anime list is complete without everyone's number one pick, Cory in the House. Little needs to be said about this timeless anime classic, so I won't waste your time. Just check it out. Or don't. Please don't.

No, I mean, I can't MAKE you not check it out, but we both know you shouldn't. There is a sort of unspoken agreement between us that this needs not be watched. Good anime or not, you got shit to do.

#2 - Schindler's List

I wanted to make a joke about this being an anime that wasn't based on a true story, but I'm scared of the comments.

#1 - Lasagna

Oh my God why would you read this far. It wasn't even that funny. I haven't had a good lasagna in ages. Jesus Christ, like, do you remember what a real good lasagna is like? Fuck, it's been years.