Review Tahunan 2013: Daftar N

UlasanAnime.com – As is customary, the year-end review is presented in a list format, covering various aspects of anime and related media in 2013.

The top 12 voice actors of 2013, presented in no particular order, include:

Ayaka Ohashi
Aya Suzuki
Yui Ishikawa
Kana Hanazawa
Ai Kayano
Manami Numakura
Kaori Ishihara
Ayana Taketatsu
Mai Fuchigami
Ayahi
Yoko Hikasa
Mimori Suzuko

A bonus link to a related discussion can be found here: https://twitter.com/seiyuusokuhou/status/389024574483877889

The top 12 female characters of 2013, also in no specific order, are:

Benten
Hajime
Maou
Kazusa
Okashiya
Megumi Chihaya
Himawari
Azusa Azuki
Ayase
Kuroneko
Takao
Hakaze

The list of 12 “uncanny valleys” from 2013, without any specific order, features:

Miss Monochrome
Walkure
Eva Q
IS
Love Live
Arpeggio
Valvrave
Saki
Nagiasu
Titan
Shining Hearts: the Bread Anime
The Wind Rises

Here are 12 shows from 2013 that were not particularly memorable but are still worth watching, excluding shorts (in no particular order):

Silver Spoon
Sasami-san@ganbaranai
Zetsuen no Tempest
Noucome
Servant x Service
Henneko
Tamako Market
Prism Ilya
ZKC: The Unlimited
GJ Bu
Yozakura Quartet remake
C3-bu

The top 12 TV anime shows of 2013 are ranked as follows:

Uchouten Kazoku
Girls und Panzer
Kill la Kill
Log Horizon
Chihayafuru
Flower of Evil
Non Non Biyori
Gargantia
Yuushibu
Kyousugiga
OreImo
gdgd Fairies

The article then presents “12 ways Anime Was Saved in 2013,” including:

Thank you for saving Christmas @Trigger_usa ! @Trigger_Tattun pic.twitter.com/gh5f2qrfs4

— Mic (@micnax_) December 20, 2013

Yuasa successfully completed Kick-Heart, marking the first major anime studio Kickstarter.
Watanabe launched Space Dandy with its iconic “USA USA USA” theme.
Anime Sols achieved its first successful crowdfunding campaign.
Yamakan’s Wake Up Girls was announced.
Studio Trigger released its first original anime on home video.
Nagahama utilized rotoscoping for Flower of Evil.
Kill Me Baby was licensed and released in North America.
A second season of Teekyuu was released.
The article references angry and unintelligent comments found on a blog post about a fansubber dropping Yozakura Quartet Hana no Uta.
OreImo embraced the “USA USA USA” theme.
gdgd Fairies featured a notable “lighting kick parry” moment.
FUNimation offered a sub-only release option.

This kancolle cosplay, so that’s how they fight, pretty nice. LOL #kancolle pic.twitter.com/dYcB6c3RGi

— ???? (@MasterOrange) November 18, 2013

The article then lists 12 “feels” (emotional impacts or significant moments) in visual modern culture for 2013:

Witnessing team Tari Tari perform their sentai routine, along with performances by Sphere, Riya (eufonius), AiRI, Clammbons, nano.Ripe, Yuuki Aira, and others.
Yoko Kanno’s performance at Otakon 20.
Meeting Japanese individuals in Japan.
Becoming a producer of sorts and participating in group viewings of iM@S lives.
Singing “Preserve Roses” and participating in calls for “Rice to Meat You.”
Joining 059pro and successfully launching it.
Meeting Yuko Minaguchi and thanking her for Love Plus, and attending Nagahama and Maruyama panels at Animazement.
The films The Wind Rises and Wolf Children.
Recognizing viewer mail from OreImo Radio season 2.
The series gdgd Fairies.
Planning for trips to Japan.
The cessation of JManga.

There are also 12 reasons provided for being on “Team Kirino”:

Because you believe she is always right.
Because you have exclaimed, “Preach it, sister.”
Because you appreciate her “Fang” persona.
Because she reminds you of Miki (nano).
Because you enjoy tsundere characters.
Because you like her dere mode.
Because you appreciate her abusive tendencies.
Because you like a girl who enjoys eroge.
Because you do not have a younger sister.
Because you do have a younger sister.
Because you empathize with Kyousuke and his father.
Because you have a fondness for younger sisters.

The article then delves into “Military otaku things about 2013’s anime offering that makes me take note”:

Girls und Panzer: The unrealistic tank tread sliding.
Girls und Panzer: Seiyuu tank-riders and Sentai Filmworks’ display.
C4-bu: The inclusion of some impressive courses.
C4-bu: The humorous combination of bikinis and airsoft.
C4-bu: Seiyuu demonstrating gun-slinging skills.
Arpeggio: The lack of screen time for American battleships.
The Wind Rises: The detailed and appealing depiction of rivets.
MJPR: Questionable military command structures.
Kancolle: The fact that it wasn’t a significant anime release yet.
VVV: The perceived ineffectiveness of ARUS.
Galilei Donna: A general bewilderment at the series.
Copellion: A dismissive reaction.

A “2013 Anison Playlist” is provided, with songs in playlist order:

Gargantia ED – Sora to Kimi no Message – Praised as Choucho’s best song of the year.
Ro-kyu-bu SS ED – Rolling! Rolling! – Appreciated for its meme status and association with the “Rolling1000t” song.
Psycho-Pass ED2 – All Alone With You – Acknowledged for its emotional impact, characteristic of Urobuchi’s works.
Samurai Flamenco ED – Date TIME! – Highlighted for its chorus and Tomato’s vocal performance.
Sasami-san@ganbaranai OP – Alteration – ZAQ’s writing is generally liked, and this is noted as a standout song.
Nagi no Asukara ED – Aqua Terrarium – The singer’s vocalizations are noted, with a preference for her cover album over solo work post-supercell.
Magi ED2 – The Bravery – Considered a favorite track from ryo this year, with Tia’s Wooser ED as a close second.
Attack on Titan Insert song – The Reluctant Heroes – Praised for Suwano’s vocals and considered the definitive song from Titan, alongside “Guren no Yumiya.”
Uchoten Kazoku ED – Che Sera Sera – Attributed to fhana.
Valvrave OP1 – Preserved Roses – Noted as a rare male-female duet in the genre, with an enjoyable, over-the-top quality.
Vividred Operation OP – ENERGY – Earthmind’s work is appreciated, and this song is highlighted as particularly standout.
Kamisama no Inai Nichiyobi ED – Owaranai Melody wo Utaidashimashita – A favorite song of the year, with a wish for Mikako Komatsu to release a full album in a similar style.

A bonus song, Splash Free, is recommended for singing along.

The author notes that their taste in OP/EDs in 2013 was somewhat flat, attributing it to less time spent exploring music due to involvement with iM@S, and also comments on a generally poor year for anime openings.

The official ruling is in for Infinite Stratos Pilot Charlotte Dunois. Here’s the referee with the call: pic.twitter.com/YC7DHxXlhJ

— Sentai ? (@SentaiFilmworks) November 12, 2013

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Due to a lack of time for writing, the author presents a list of images from their danbooru collection: