As the Fall anime season wraps up, it feels a bit like finishing a long campaign in Sword Art Online , surviving the chaos of Attack on Titan , or stepping out of the shadows with The Eminence in Shadow . Some series lived up to the hype, some surprised me, and one in particular fell far below expectations. Here’s a breakdown of the shows I anticipated, whether their ratings changed, and the reasons behind those decisions—along with a hidden gem I didn’t expect to love. Kage

As anime fans still riding the highs of Attack on Titan , Sword Art Online , and Re:Zero , fall 2023 feels like another stacked season ready to dominate watchlists. From overpowered shadow masterminds to shield-bearing outcasts and grim goblin hunts, this lineup leans heavily into isekai and fantasy—genres that continue to redefine modern anime storytelling. Several second seasons and long-awaited continuations are arriving, and a handful of them look poised to deliver powerf