I've got a diverse taste having my Top 5 and 4 shoujo, Top 1 and 2 being shounen and Top 3 seinen.
5. Lovely Complex
Just imagine how things would work out between a short guy and tall girl? Complicated I tell you.
Lovely Complex is about accepting your differences. It teaches us how age, looks and most importantly Height doesn't matter in love. This anime has its own share of seriousness, comical facial expressions, laugh out loud moments with the characters speaking in kansai accent >o< I've read tons of shoujo manga that repeat the same situations over and over again but this one takes a different approach making the heroine unladylike which makes it refreshing to watch. ^o^
4. Ouran Koukou Host Club
Being thrown into a school full of rich, spoiled kids with prestige would seem like a nightmare for a commoner. That holds true for a certain commoner, Haruhi Fujioka who accidentally breaks an 8 million yen vase which is used to blackmail her into debt. Haruhi agrees to cross dress as a boy to act as one of the host in order to pay her debt. Hilarity ensues as the gang keeps coming up with over the top things to entertain themselves with all while keeping haruhi's gender a secret. I for one admire the animation here, fluid and vibrant (BONES Studio). the main heroine, Haruhi is not your typical heroine, she is apathetic, straightforward and doesn't care much about anything except studies, the host club members all have distinct personalities that make this a very enjoyable show to watch.
3. Clannad After Story
Before attempting to watch After Story. . Please . . bring a tissue box or two.
This is the continuation of Clannad, while the first series serves as an introduction to the individual characters and after story tackles their life after high school and through adulthood. I liked this better than the original series mainly because the saddest moments are expressed more here, especially ushio. The series' main theme 'family' makes this work more meaningful as a lot of anime about romance nowadays focus on teenage angsts.While there are other anime that can make you cry, this anime guarantees crying sessions, emotional bursts and depression take your pick.
2. One Piece
Over 600 episodes and still continues. A masterpiece which touched the hearts of kids and adults alike.
This is undoubtedly my favorite anime of all time but in terms of overall quality of the anime (pacing, length, animation) that one goes to Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood however One piece won't lose in terms of story, characterization and originality. I can only imagine the care the author poured unto this work. The only series which will make you laugh then cry the next, it has many powerful moments that leaves you at awe in how the series progresses. It was well worth my time and it somehow changed my perspective towards life, learned not to take it too seriously and just enjoy the ride.
1. Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood
Now, This is one masterfully epic anime which certainly deserves the hype. The characters are not perfect, they have flaws, they commit mistakes, they are human. Edward and Al Elric commited a taboo in alchemy 'Human Transmutation' in order to revive their dead mother, as a result al lost his whole body while edric lost his right arm and left leg. This is about their journey to regain their bodies and the secrets of the philosoper stone. What I really love about this series is that it delivers a whole story in just 64 episodes. From start to finish it had a proper goal in mind and delivered one of the best ending I've ever seen.
