This season goes deeper into the psyche of the characters and explores the concept of Virtual Reality applications, ramifications, while also showing both the benefits and risks of immersing oneself online.
Sword Art Online (Season 1)
A fantastically immersive love-letter to MMORPGs backed with strong emotion that makes a great Gateway Anime. Then it goes sideways for the second arc before picking up the pieces for its second season.
Fate/Grand Order: -First Order-
If you haven't played the game you likely will not enjoy this. I didn't. Even after having played the game it's still pretty empty.
Fate/Stay Night: Heaven’s Feel I. Presage Flower
A great start to the best arc of the Fate/Stay Night series. A masterful feat of animation.
Fate/Stay Night [Unlimited Blade Works]
Different vibe from Fate/Zero, but still good and critical to the entire Fate Franchise. A little less ensemble, a little more shonen.
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
Maquia blends sweeping, immersive fantasy with raw, heart-tenderizing emotion focusing on the bond of mother and son. Prepare your cry holes.
Fate/Zero
A gripping, gritty modern fantasy with fascinating psychological and historical elements.
KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!
The pinnacle of well executed and clever stupid comedy. Strongly channels the vibe of if a group of stupid friends got together to play D&D, and one of those idiots is the DM.
Mary and the Witch’s Flower
Beautiful visuals and enchanting story, but in the end feels like a less enchanting Ghibli knock-off. If you haven't seen many Ghibli films, watch this first so you can enjoy it.
Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid
Beneath the cover of potent anime tropes and boob jokes lies a surprisingly sweet, hilarious, and very heartwarming comedy.