Winter 2020

I remembered Winter 2020 as one of those seasons where big-name follow-ups and daring originals kept showing up in equal measure. The mix felt alive — there were franchise milestones and a surprising number of originals that actually stuck with you.

Attack on Titan: The Final Season leaned into politics and scope, changing the series' tone and forcing you to rethink who the story was really about. Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! spun raw creative joy into every episode, with direction and animation choices that made the act of making anime feel thrilling. Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul brought the franchise’s brutal beauty back to theaters, pairing hauntingly lush backgrounds with real emotional stakes. ID:INVADED kept things brainy and stylish, offering a tightly plotted mystery that rewarded attention. Those few titles captured why the season mattered: strong ideas, distinct visual choices, and creators who weren’t afraid to lean into them!