SamSuka
semblanceofsanity
semblanceofsanity

patreon


2018 Seasonal Anime Themed Poll

  We're coming up on the end of Ping Pong the Animation!! As such we'll be getting this poll done in advance so we all know what's coming next.

This poll only has shows from this year's anime seasons, and none are half-blind reactions!

Vote for ANY AND ALL that you would like to see. We always take note of which shows get 2nd/3rd place. Whichever gets the most votes we will release early access reactions on the Wednesday when Ping Pong the Animation's final episode goes public.

Thank you all so much for your continued generous support! We're having so much fun going through these shows with you incredible people!

If you don't recognize a show, check out the MyAnimeList links below:

https://myanimelist.net/anime/36649/Banana_Fish?q=banana

https://myanimelist.net/anime/37105/Grand_Blue

https://myanimelist.net/anime/36296/Hinamatsuri

https://myanimelist.net/anime/30484/Steins_Gate_0

https://myanimelist.net/anime/37430/Tensei_shitara_Slime_Datta_Ken?q=slime

https://myanimelist.net/anime/35968/Wotaku_ni_Koi_wa_Muzukashii

Comments

*add period after Kill La Kill*

JelloJelly

Overlord lost last time because it was against Kill La Kill I honestly wanted S;G 0 to win but Slime is my favorite show to watch right now so im not complaining xD

JelloJelly

Overlord was up against Kill la Kill, thats one reason The other is, as much as I love Overlord (Currently reading LN) if i had to choose between overlord and slime i would pick slime Production value is way higher and overlord almost demands collecting LN information to really understand things We would have to prepare a "things youve missed in the LN" guide for every episode for them to really understand everything that happens

Yuion

Slime has way higher production values, and does a great job of taking itself seriously and not. Its much hater to hate Slime because its doing everything it needs to any more, I can't ever say I expected the anime to be this lovingly crafted and to be this well received. On the other hand Overlord is pretty divisive, I've read all the light novels and do like the anime, I just think its a mess as well.

Sam

Why is Slime winning so hard when Overlord lost a while ago? They are basically the same, except one of them is 'moe' and the other is more serious. Guess the voters like 'moe'. Sad.

tsainoah

@Vanessa White Fair enough. @tsainoah It's an isekai wish-fulfilment power fantasy. I think that's why people like it. There are so many other stories like that, that are more entertaining and better overall, they just don't get the popularity. Then again, even that is just another opinion.

JayKay

Sad that Banana Fish or Steins:Gate 0 didn't win but the Slime one is entertaining.

Jhoita Arcaya

You could say the same for slime tensei. It's super mediocre, but popular because god knows why

tsainoah

Holy hell, has there ever been an anime that took such a strong lead in these polls before?

Rhiannon

lmaoooo who hurt u??????

Juan Miguel Duma Del Rosario

rip Grand Blue and Steins gate 0. But for me none of it matters since they've already done the chimera ant arc of hxh so it's all gucci. Never heard of the current leader in the poll, surprised it's killing it but fair enough.

Garikai

"I'm not even voting this time" Thank you for proving my point "lol"

R_K41

The guy was naked, drunk and screaming his lungs out that's not a "misunderstanble situation" and the guy IS a pervert and an asshole no misunderstanding there (you'd have known that if you kept watching) the whole story it's about a group of assholes in college. It's fine to dislike something without a real reason, no need to justify it by just saying words and assuming things, you dropped it cuz you didn't like it that's pretty much it dude xD

NathMart

God, I'm not even voting this time but that's such an arrogant take lol

_kags

RIP Banana Fish

cinna

Sure, they should get someone who knows what they're doing for stuff like that and stick to reactions.

R_K41

Late to the party on this one but Slime is kinda mediocre in my opinion, I loved the first few episodes but as the series has gone on I find myself enjoying the series less and less, even after reading the manga. It certainly does have a unique appeal to it, and I don't consider it a "bad show" by any means, but I honestly don't see where people are coming from when they give it great praise.

Canadian_Caesar

My dearest desire is that people realize that no amount of saltiness will ever dissuade the Bros from watching whatever wins. It would make the comments in these polls so much more pleasant to read.

Rhiannon

so the bros need to be fired, because they selected all of these

KasaiKouhai

EdaGos, they were asked about YYH in one of podcasts. Bros won’t be watching it as a reaction series, period.

Minashiro Soushi

No Zombieland, no Bunny girl, no Goblin Slayer..*sigh* such a trash selection. Whoever was responsible for this needs to be fired ASAP.

R_K41

No its not. Its cringy af At least for me

Yuion

I dont like Grand blue because of its humor. Its a comedy show and the comedy for me is borderline cringy. I watched the first episode, it began kinda smoothly i liked where this was going and then boom a Room filled with naked guys acting all weird and I thought ok but our mc is surely a bit more mature. But no it got even weirder and after his childhood friend came in it basically unfolded one of my most hated anime tropes ever. The "I assume my childhoodfriend MC to be a pervert because of one misunderstandable situation and see all situations as wrong as humanly possible... for \"comedy\" purpose of course". I began to hate Grand Blue from the first episode on. I was even more shook that Grand Blue apparently was one of the most anticipated and popular animes of that season. Seeing it fail in this rather intelligent community restored my faith in this community

Yuion

in the poll after hunter hunter

EdaGos

TBH they would have really enjoyed BF which makes me think they'd like Yuri on Ice, which is the opposite theme but is a great story like BF. Too bad those would never get picked cause the flavor of the month always wins

Peach

which sucks cause they would have been so interested in it. i dont think a lot of people even know what it's about

Peach

They'll watch what they want, but they use polls to decide what they'll watch. I see.

Sharknessa

The anime adaptation of Goblin Slayer is hot garbage, but I love the manga. It's for the best.

Sharknessa

No too long

Marselino Esparza

No.

Minashiro Soushi

Wait really

Kroa Mega

it's after hunter hunter

EdaGos

This one is kinda of a Isekai with a skin, the protagonist remains overpowered for no reason, he still builds a harem again, for no reason, it does have some aspects that are less generic, but it is still a overrall same formula executed the same way with a little bit of a twist somewhere there. It just isnt enough of a change to make it remarkable.

Mardenzin

I feel like they didn't include GS on purpose which is too bad because I think it would have better discussion value than Slime. Just my two cents.

JayKay

Where's Yu Yu Hakusho?

Marselino Esparza

I find this offensive, I just don't know why.

JayKay

guys I don't think you realize grand blue is up there that shit is funny as hell

yungblood

Man this sucks. Why choose Slime out of all the good shows? It’s super mediocre and is nothing new compared to Overlord, yet Overlord lost the polls. Jeez

tsainoah

No Goblin Slayer or Bunny Girl ? :'(

ranelli38

I would defo vote for Rakugo. One of my fave animes of all time

Victor Vilela

There was tons of crappy adaptations of really good source materials. I believe you, that manga or LN is really good, but anime is still ongoing, they still can go to space and fight some aliens. Who knows in our days. Also, i like "Reincarnated as a Slime" so far, but i don't see much of discussion potential in this show.

oIO username OIo

well seeing as the manga and light novel only got more amazing, we can rest assured that slime wont have that fate, if not then i'll eat my shoe

KasaiKouhai

Seriously, though, I'm personally glad that Goblin Slayer is not on the list. The show is not the best, but it would probably win because it's so popular, I guess?

Lord Snail the Slimy

Can I just vote for Rakugo, even if it's from 2016? :Ъ

Lord Snail the Slimy

I mean it's one thing to be pleased that your favorite show won, but it seems a little excessive to be "so happy" because a show you don't like lost. What's wrong with Grand Blue? It's literally just an anime about college students being college students. It has some raunchy humor, but so what? So does Konosuba, which the bros watched and enjoyed. Personally I've seen all of these shows and enjoyed them all for unique reasons. But Slime winning was so predictable because it's one of the big shows right now that's still airing. It's a shame that something a little different like Grand Blue doesn't stand a chance because of that.

Colin

Reincarnated as a Slime will be fine, but i really think you need to touch on a rom-com or two and Wotakoi: Life is Hard for an Otaku is a great one that doesn't feature high school students!

dale cunningham

Im rather surprised anyone would even think of recommending SSSS.Gridman when there are a shitton of other options to pick from.

Yuion

Slime > Bunny Girl > Zombieland. I like all of them but their rank is clear to me

Yuion

If not the manga then at least Veldoras Observation Journal. Its really worth it. In short it describes the plot from veldoras perspective. its really funny and enjoyable.

Yuion

For me its either Hinamatsuri or Slime. Preferably slime but Hinamatsuri would be awesome too Also im so happy grand blue is so low in rank. Makes me appreciate this community even more :D

Yuion

Poor Steins Gate....

Balurion

A perfect example of a story that made me both nervous and happy when I found out it was getting an anime adaptation. Nervous because I know they could end up butchering it somehow, and happy because I quite enjoyed the WN.

jailbreak

What do I think about "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime"winning? Well to be perfectly honest, in my humble opinion, of course without offending anyone who thinks differently from my point of view, but also by looking into this matter in a different perspective and without being condemning of one's view's and by trying to make it objectified, and by considering each and every one's valid opinion, I honestly believe that I completely forgot what I was going to say.

Kopplex

A rare example of isekai done right, absolutely love it! Everyone needs some blobby greatness now and then.

Minashiro Soushi

It’s an amazing show, but it has more of a cult following than actual popularity

KasaiKouhai

Seeing as you're hating Im alowed to hate back: What the fuck are you talking about?! Slime is one of the most interesting Isekai ever both story and character wise. Stop hating on it just because its popular!

Irimu

A great show. I actually thought the same when I watched the first few episodes. I recommend the manga by the way. Its how I came to love as much as I do.

Irimu

None of these are trash and most are pretty darn good!

Irimu

They really should

Irimu

Hell yeah its slime time! Better than Goblin Slayer if you ask me (To be clear I like Goblin Slayer I just like Slime more) and a serious contender for anime of the year (at least of the new shows).

Irimu

Im rather disappointed that grand blue isn’t getting the recognition it deserves. I personally thought it was one of the best comedy anime to come out in a while, in my opinion slightly funnier than even kono suba

Tony

I'd really like to see Hinamatsuri as the winner, but i guess slime fan base too strong in this poll. I guess, the lesson we received from DARLING in the FRANXX - never overrate ongoing show before it end, already forgotten. Also, it should be - Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku (translation of title from MAL)

oIO username OIo

Banana Fish stood no chance, RIP

Aiskuriimuneko

Slime is one of those weak,naive isekai novel (done badly too), don't do it.

Malcolm

when is the rwby reaction dropping? Just curious

Lærke

Man, I came here ready to vote for Golden Kamuy. Guess I'll pitch in to give Hinamatsuri the recognition it deserves instead.

Toast Batman

Picking up Slime because it obviously won. First Reaction: WTF AM I WATCHING?'

Ryan

I kinda agree. I want the bros to watch Monogatari first

DrWomanRespecter

Agreed

DrWomanRespecter

das cool

Juan Miguel Duma Del Rosario

Damn I thought we're finally getting Hinamatsuri but then Slime is on the list..... oh well

BlackBird

Sakuma: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Smile.

Ponkan

"it's so unfair to see HInamatsuri get snuffed out by a more widely known show again..." As a Rakugo fan, I feel you. Honestly, there should be a poll for popular shows only. Then it would actually be an interesting to see which comes on top.

EvAnn

The thing is: Darling in the FranXX, Goblin Slayer, Bunny Girl etc are popular shows, and some of them have nothing to do with quality. SOS will watch what they want and what they feel seems interesting to them. Otherwise they will become one of those reactors internet is full of. Personally, I appreciate their willingness to explore different anime. (Though I concur, this list is kinda mediocre.)

EvAnn

Like 4/6 are trash

Travis Saar

I agree with this 100%, they shouldn't have currently airing shows (minus ones they already started like MHA). This happened with Ancient Magus Bride where it just sucked for the 2nd half despite the first half being good. It was voted in half way through and they had to bog through it to the end.

Travis Saar

Yeah, but it's going to be the next Rakugo of these polls (except Raguko is still waiting for its turn, lol) Too much "gay" for people to bear. SOS bros would appreciate the themes it explores though, even though the adaptation does have some serious flaws.

EvAnn

Slime is okay but I kinda wished they waited till the show has ended. Bad ending can easily ruin a show. Oh well, since its one of those hyped up shows of fall 2018, it'll bound to win this one...

EvAnn

Man, I ADORE Slime,,, but it's so unfair to see HInamatsuri get snuffed out by a more widely known show again... I think you guys would honestly also enjoy HInamatsuri way more than Slime since I kinda doubt that Isekai is something they really like unless it's a parody (Konosuba).

SmilePlease

These shows are all right but I wish they had a slot for more artistic/experimental anime like Ping Pong.

bennydelon

thank god they arent, they should instead read the ln

KasaiKouhai

why

KasaiKouhai

i don't what you are seeig but these are not trash

KasaiKouhai

these options are all trash, who the hell picked these ??

R_K41

Man...it’d be nice to get some comedy like hinamatsuri for once

Doofus

This is Steins:Gate 0's 4th chance right? Look I don't know how you come up with the themes and all and I don't mind Steins:Gate popping up a lot however... Overlord hasn't got another shot since it's poll despite being only a few votes off winning. Now I could pass it all off as coincidence if it wasn't for the simple fact that Overlord could easily be justified to be in this poll as two of it's three seasons aired this year. Granted, there will be an upcoming poll for HunterxHunter and you already plan to give it a chance there. Don't take this the wrong way, love your content, just can't help wonder your avoiding it for some reason.

RandomThorn

Even for the whole year it's a bad representation. Where is; PopTeamEpic, Karakai Jouzu no Takagi san, (as much as hate to say it) Darling in the FranXX, Goblin Slayer, Bunny Girl Senpai, Zombieland Saga? These are all massively popular shows from this year, but instead we have this to pick from. The bros should just pick whatever they want for all I care, but I just feel that they ignored a good handful of shows for the poll.

SuperTallBird

Personally, I find Slime more entertaining than Deathmarch and Smartphone combined. That being said, it is slightly above generic. Seems to have higher production value too so at least it looks better too. Just turn most of your brain off and enjoy.

JayKay

This poll isn't about shows that aired this season. Hence S;G0, Wotakoi, Hinamatsuri, Grand Blue, and Banana Fish (Technically a leftover but started in the Summer). In fact, Slime is the ONLY show on this poll from the current season

Travis Saar

I’m glad Bunny Senpai isn’t here tbh

mangoShores

This list is really a bad representation of the season. No Bunny, Goblin, or Zombie anywhere to be found. Try again.

SuperTallBird

rest in piece bfish, damn

Asparrow

Slime Time!

Buzzlitebeer

It just felt so uninspired and trying to appeal to lowest common denominator. At no point it felt like it was really doing anything original, just a generic show with a weird gimmick and mediocre in every other aspect. I guess it's not offensive in any way but I find it so bland that my cynicism for the industry makes me really not like it.

Travis Saar

Slime has heart and good animation. Not many anime have even one of those.

Zhaslan

In my humble opinion, all the other animes are trash catering to the lowest common denominator.

Hamza At

Life is hard for an Otaku is really cute and interesting!!!! love this!!!

Eren Jaeger

what do you mean? i dont see how it had nothing to be considered good

KasaiKouhai

can you explain?

KasaiKouhai

Slime is bad. IIRC I stopped watching halfway through ep 2, show has nothing to offer that would make me consider it "good" let alone "amazing"

Travis Saar

When finally the result of the poll doesn’t make me lost all semblance of sanity. SLIME, LET’S GO!!!

yukiyaya

No goblin slayer??

Loro Lukic

slime is amazing wdym

KasaiKouhai

why is bunny girl senpai not in here

KasaiKouhai

Will wait for a old-school anime themed poll.

Juliane Ivanow

Slime... what a disappointment

SONMUNHAK

My top 5 from this year are SSSS Gridman, Zombieland Saga, Planet With, Aggretsuko, and Hinamatsuri so... guess I will still cast my lot for Hina

pompoms

Really wish Bunny Girl Senpai was on this list, I'd think it'd be something they really enjoy. Only show that held my interest for more than 3 episodes over the past couple of seasons. Pretty bad time for anime rn tbh.

Travis Saar

As far as I can tell, it at least has really great animation and character design so that at least puts it a leg above a lot of the isekai stuff

pompoms

Haven't watched it, but I think Zombie Land Saga is the best one I've watched. This list needed to include a lot more options than it did.

Sharknessa

From the picture alone, it seemed like yet another generic fanservicey isekai harem anime, which I am kind of burnt out on, after trash like Deathmarch To Another World With My Smart Phone.

Sharknessa

Odd that Bunny Girl Senpai isn't an option, seeing as its definitely one of the best shows of the year

Cade Hartman

You should have put Bunny Girl Senpai as a choice. It's easily the best show of this current season and might even be the best show of the year

Mitch Riggins

I havn't been paying attention. Is there a reason Goblin Slayer isnt up there?

Resto

I didn't expect to see slime on a poll, this is a very nice surprise. Just when I was questioning if I should keep my sub or not.

Sam

Unfortunately it looks like the Bros are gonna have to waste 24 weeks on Slime, it's a shame but they're watching enough other good stuff that it's not a big deal

Travis Saar

I'm surprised that both Zombie Land Saga and SSSS.Gridman didn't make this list, from what I've heard they're both doing phenomenal numbers and they're both very good.

Rhiannon

Really surprised that Hinamatsuri is doing as well as it is, it's the one I want to win but I didn't realize it was popular enough to outpace Steins;Gate 0. That said this is a great poll for me because all three of the ones that are getting big numbers are ones I'd like to see the Bros react to.

Rhiannon

Steins gate forever 2nd place

Alejandro Gil

When HunterxHunter ends you guys need to do 2 more polls just like this, minus the one that wins lol

Colin

The fact that they're not going to know how great Hinamatsuri is makes today even more depressing than it already was.

Senpai

why would someone vote for slime over steins gate smh

Ghoul

Grand Blue is the best comedy on this list, fight me.

Canadian_Caesar

man is steins gate ever going to be selected jesus

Quinn Kaplan

Hinamatsuri and Wotakoi are actually the only good shows in this, wow. I don't think any other even gets past a 5 or 6 / 10.

Travis Saar

lol no love for High Score Girl, Girl's Last Tour and Houseki no Kuni huh

Damiester

Well, I guess I'll have to get around to watching Slime then

pompoms

Wotakoi surely doesn't get enough love... One of the best heartwarming romance anime I've ever seen.

Zhaslan

Read the short synopses and pick one that sounds good to you :)

cinna

Another poll in which I don't want to vote for anything. T_T Zombie Land Saga didn't make the list? Really? ._.

Sharknessa

slime

DIO

I don't know any of these! which one should get my vote?

Kopplex

90% is trash

Serkan

cmon, it gotta be hinamatsuri, they would love it

ony

Poor steins gate

Rortyry

Ah was half-expecting to see Land of the Lustrous. Rooting for SG;0 but it looks like it's gonna lose again...sigh.

fatiqsue

God there are so many great shows from this year that seeing this list is almost frustrating

Patrick Dawson

I wish Asobi Asobase had made this list. It aired the same season as Grand Blue and I thought it was overall a better comedy. Hinamatsuri was one of my favorites of the year so I’ve got to go with that.

LNDWLKR

Hopefully Steins;Gate 0 wins bruh

Waleed.

It's slime time! :D

Galorian

Sorry to respectufully disagree, there is some good different Isekai that are done right, but I personally dont feel this is the one.

Mardenzin

That'd be great. Or a second episode of JoJo. They've got the entirety of part 4 to go through before they're caught up.

Chu Heng Shiau

Hinamatsuri or Wotakoi would be good.

Lazy_Scorpio

Hinamatsuri is a really great comedy with unexpectedly heartwarming moments that are really well-done too. It's definitely worth a watch.

Chu Heng Shiau

Grand blue or hinamatsure

yang_wenli

is having a second episode of Hippo an option? The series is quite long, Love your reactions

vifft

MAH BOYES

cinna

It'll be so depressing if Hina doesn't win

Extrieve

Except it's actually done right and is pretty freaking good.

Spikà

oh god, 2 great choices, hina and slime

GooeyEngineer

Haven't watched anything on this poll but I've heard a lot of good things about Hinamatsuri, so I'll be giving it a vote.

AardBard

goddamit another shitty isekai...

Mardenzin

YEA BOY! SLIMA DATTA KEN!

Spikà

You know what time it is bois and gals: S L I M E

TheHumourTumour

Don't give into recency bias, grand blue is the best choice on the list

Skyler Gunn

no goblin slayer so has to be slime

uwu owo

Banana Fish pleaseeeeee

Torango

I don't get the Hype around Slime... I watched it with quite high expectations and its... boring? I just hope the better animes prevail

Moritz Weissenberger

Welp, looks like we're doing Slime bois.

SAL

BANANA FISH!!!!!!

Diana mccall

Gonna root for the absurdist and heartwarming comedy that is Hinamatsuri with all my heart

GenericSideCharacter


More Creators