Aggro’s Top Five Anime Series: Number Two

by Aggro Me on August 26, 2008

Wow, we’re really getting down to it now.  Only two to go.  It may seem strange that this one is so high, since it is definitely not for everyone.  I probably wouldn’t even recommend it unless I knew the person specifically liked this type of series.  If an anime series where basically nothing much happens and there is very little action sounds awful…stay away from this one.  But, hey, this is my favorite series list, right?  This one was just a combination of some of my favorite things: Seinfeld, The Wonder Years, and a tone poem.  And for me, it all flowed together perfectly.

What is it about?  Not a heck of a lot.  No swords, no sorcery.  No giant robots, no starships.  Just a funny, poetic slice of life called:

Azumanga Daioh

Hmm…how can I even begin to explain the convoluted, deeply complex plot of this series.  Oh wait: A group of girls go to high school and hang out together.  Yep, I’m done now. 

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