Anime of the Year
The epilogue in the manga ending for this recent Anime of the Year winner sparked debate among fans online when its final chapter was released.
My Hero Academia: Final Season
"I reject my humanity!"
Dio Brando
A famous shounen protagonist is named after this swirly cured fish cake, often used as a topping in ramen.
Narutomaki
Haruhi Fujioka finds herself joining this club after accidentally breaking an extremely expensive vase.
The Host Club
This action-packed 2021 winner is often mocked for the titles of its later seasons.
Attack on Titan
"Believe in the me who believes in you!"
Kamina
This classic film features a famous scene where the protagonist's parents are transformed after eating food from the spirit world.
Spirited Away
Yui Hirasawa joins this after-school club which seems to take sweets as seriously as it takes music.
Light Music Club (or keion/keiongaku)
Many fans of this series that won anime of the year in the first Crunchyroll Anime Awards were disappointed to hear that the long awaited movie continuation was cancelled. One of those fans has spent many an hour in this very room.
Yuri on Ice
"People die when they are killed."
Shirou Emiya
In One Piece, this floating restaurant is where Sanji worked before joining the Straw Hat crew.
The Baratie
Haruhi Suzumiya forms this club to search for aliens, time travelers, and espers.
The SOS Brigade
This 2023 winner is tied for the shortest episode count among winners in the category, but compared to its counterpart it features a much more modern setting, and the moon?
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
“Admiration is the furthest thing from understanding.”
In Dungeon Meshi, Senshi carries this cooking tool with him that doubles as his shield.
Wok
Hanako, Olivia, and Kasumi form this goof-off club in Asobi Asobase, where the main activities seem to consist of games and psychological damage.
The Pastimers Club
This 2019 Anime of the Year begins its central transformation at an underground party called Sabbath.
Devilman Crybaby
"The fake is of far greater value. In its deliberate attempt to be real, it’s more real than the real thing."
Kaiki Deishuu
In Golden Kamuy, Asirpa teaches Sugimoto about this traditional Ainu dish prepared by mincing meat, sometimes including brains.
Citatap
In Love, Chunibyou, & Other Delusions, Rikka Takanashi forms this unusually named club which doesn't really engage in any activities in particular.
Far Eastern Magic Napping Society of Summer