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Which Anime should replace Re:Zero?
🕑 Added 2025-01-01 22:31:15 +0000 UTCPlease vote for what you think should replace Re:Zero and will be a better fit.
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Reminder: I will do a reaction to both 1st and 2nd place 1st episode and make a choice
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Yammy
Bro over lord is just fan service and has bad plot please don’t watch it😭
Avalon
I’d be more than happy to list for you my top 100 books I’ve read, from which you’ll note a lack of shitty light novels made for teenagers
zeldoor
Bro doesnt have the literacy to read a book and then calls readers braindead. makes sense
DrumRollTony
Lol. No
Isaac
How about giving all of these shows a 3 episode shot? I realize it's time consuming, but since usually the most popular show ends up winning the votes... Maybe it'd be worth doing to find the more interesting show?
Phil
super vote for kaiji. all about games and outsmarting your opponent. if you dont like the first 3 episodes prob wont like the rest
Lixien
Kaiji is "terrible" for reaction channels because of the low popularity (compared to other shows that win the polls). I can come up with various shows that always win in polls that have even worse pacing than Kaiji.
Robert F
Voted Bebop if only to get eyes on Samurai Champloo once you're done it lol Good selection IMO
Niklas Neumann
I gave Overlord a chance and dropped it mid Epi 3...Maybe i watched too much anime already, but it felt mediocre. Not bad, but just not good enough to keep me invested
Niklas Neumann
100% this...
Unbeknownst Man
I'd agree with you here if the content was also part of a YouTube channel for reactions, for example; but in Tony's case, this is all just for the Patreon, so the audience is waaay more willing to give a chance to shows that are less "react-friendly". I mean, look no further than Violet Evergarden in here, as a clear example of this.
Unbeknownst Man
Yeah, of course! Like I mentioned, those are only examples of shows I believe he'd like, there are many more besides those, and I agree Space Dandy would be a decent choice, especially for the comedy aspect of it.
sakamata
Yeah, when I was first getting into anime in my teens it was one of my first shows and I loved it, but half this shit is just blandly predictable or straight up embarrassing as I rewatch it all as an adult. The fact that most people call it a good “isekai” instead of a good “show” or “anime” should say it all lol
Cody
Also this vote doesn’t mean he won’t watch any of the other anime ever.
Cody
I hope you all know that these picks are what Tony would be really down to watch. He said he looked himself into each of these and said he’d be down to watch any of them. So anyone thinking that these are just popular vote, which probably were at first, was looked into before posting.
m.k.
But add Space Dandy, maybe?? It feels like it fits in with some of these. It's short and moves fast. Also, so happy Dorohedoro is getting a second season
BlakStatik23
None of the characters in Overlord are like remotely close to characters in Re:Zero, why would you think that
A37
as much as I love Kaiji it is probably pretty terrible for reaction channels because of the pacing. gotta go with Bebop here
Lora
I rewatched Cowboy Bebop last year bc my husband bought tickets to a Cowboy Bebop concert & I needed to refresh my memory. I was worried my nostalgia was clouding my judgement of it but nah it's still really good. The isolated episodic format will be a great change.
romaiiiii
Overlord! 😭😭
JoeyGuy7
I think they're confusing it with soace dandy. I've never actually seen the interview where the bebop guy says this, it's one of those things you hear but never see proof of. I don't believe any amile fact from shows before like 2005 lol, before then it was all playground-style rumors
stevmaster11
Yeees. Kaiji group, next time!
stevmaster11
true! One day he will react
stevmaster11
lol. How did Kaiji slip in there? It wont Winter as it seems BUT ONE DAY!
peeps
That's what I'm saying honestly. It's an alright show in it's immediate sphere of isekai light novel adaptations, but it doesn't hold a candle to any of the other shows on the list in my opinion. And I know it's different in a lot of ways, but dropping Re:Zero just to jump into Overlord seems questionable to me. It seems like it's gonna win second place so I'm quite curious to see if he actually enjoys it or not.
Nick K
When I got the notification for this poll I was worried Bebop wasn't gonna be winning but I'm very happy to see that it is. Also while the world stuff in Overlord is perhaps similar to Re:Zero, the main character is completely different and I think more to what Tony will enjoy which is why I think it's on this list to begin with.
Avalon
Oh shit second place gets a reaction too? Can’t wait for Overlord to get dropped too because brain dead light novel stans keep voting for their low brow comfort shows
Avalon
While you will absolutely love castlevania when we get to it. It’s a CRIME you haven’t watched bebop yet. ESPECIALLY knowing you’ve played tank before
James Burns
I think Overlord could be fun, but I think the others would be a better palate cleanser. I personally prefer Cowboy Bebop the most, but the others are respectable choices as well.
Unbeknownst Man
Also, while I'm here, some examples of anime I think Tony would like to actually watch would be: Kaiji, Parasyte, Samurai Champloo (more than Bebop, actually), and I'll throw in Dorohedoro and Inuyashiki as curveballs.
Unbeknownst Man
While Cowboy Bebop has legendary dub, I'd recommend the first watch (if any) to be subtitled with Japanese VO. Overlord seems like a decent reco to me, but doesn't fully convince me, just hope it resonates more with Tony. I know no one asked, but my order of recommendation from this list would be: 1. Kaiji 2(a). Cowboy Bebop 2(b). Castlevania 4. Overlord Looking forward to your reactions and feedback regardless!
soor7
Kaiji is made for you!
SimplySora
I more so meant the tone of the show. Personally at least the gimmick ran thin pretty quickly and it didn’t have the production values of Solo Leveling to keep me watching. But hey I’m relatively new so I could be wrong. Juvenile isn’t the word, but it feels like it targets the same demographic as something like Re:Zero which is why I made the comment.
Axarionn
Really wanted kaiji to win
Zach Harding
Based on the reasons Tony didn't like RE: Zero or FMA:Brotherhood, I don't think he would enjoy Overlord very much. I really think if Cowboy Bebop doesn't win, Castlevania might be the best option here. I do think cowboy bebop could be his vibe if he doesn't mind the older style and slightly slower pacing at times. it's not an "exciting adventure anime" it's more watching old dogs fight the demons of their past. That said, it's by the same guys that did Kids on the Slope so I have high hopes. If Bebop does win and Tony does end up enjoying it, I'd really like to see him try on Samurai Champloo for size as well since that would be yet another show from the same director. Either way, while Overlord is not my thing, and I hope cowboy bebop wins, I really hope to see Tony fall in love with it like so many of us did back in the day.
Fuji Nami
Thank you for giving rezero a try. I choose bebop cause it's music focused. Same person who made kids on the slope
UnknownDeadpool
sad that not many ppl know kaiji, definitely better version of squid game, and squid game has too many plagiarism elements and make it a mess
James Moss
Haven't seen any of these so no clue haha.
Red Menace
well heard it on trash taste, nearly every single anime reviewer has said it, and im not interested enough to go through every single spoken and written interview to find it lol, maybe its an old wives tales that everyone and there mother believes and say's maybe not, but even if it isn't it is still neigh universally thought to be be better in English, and has a completely different feel. when i was in japan i even found that alot of japanese people like the English dub more, even those who had to watch it with Japanese subs(ie spoken english, and then kanji subtitles). not surprised with this list that it will in, however it will still be up to tony how he watches it.
Red Menace
castlevania is originally English, its dubbed into japanese
Walt D
Is Tony going to like Cowboy Bebop as a whole? The music stood the test of time, but the show...who knows? I feel sad for Castlevania because as a whole, it is epic. However, you have to get past the slow first season. Overlord is niche and comes down to if Tony's grumpy old guy scanner, digs the niche or not. Lol. Interesting.
JoeyGuy7
Bebop will be great to prove that not all old shows suck lol
JoeyGuy7
Overlord is also another light novel, which tend to be kind of YA, plotty and slow like re zero.
peeps
I enjoyed Overlord but after Re:Zero I don't know if another Isekai is really the move, especially where we're still doing Konosuba over in the D.A.D tier. My vote is for Castlevania and Cowboy Bebop as my second pick.
YuuS2Touko
Black Lagoon
kinetic98
Overlord is very hype, 100% sure you will enjoy it. The MC is quite different from Subaru, he is more like inadvertent Kazuma
Inosek
I kinda hope we could give a try to Kaiji because its very similar to Squid Games, which Tony would probably like. It is tho more complicated in terms of games and more focused on games alone without bigger plot.
zeldoor
personally hoping for overlord as i havent seen the rest of them here, but im sure whichever one ends up winning will be good
Tan11
Either Bebop or Castlevania fs
Hermit
Hell yeah, so glad Cowboy Bebop is on the list
Isaac Noël
yeah Castlevania's original dub is in english so I second this
Isaac Noël
I seriously love Kaiji. Like I legit think it's way better than Squid Game. That being said, Cowboy Bebop is the only correct choice here.
P_ateric
We got Kaiji on the choices nice!
Jet Man
👀 I didn't know the creator for Bebop was an advocate for the English Dub. Got a source on that?
DrumRollTony
It's been suggested so many times over the years. DnD and world building are definitely something I like
Brendan Coen
Castlevania and cowboy bebop. Haven’t watch bebop in so long though. But it oozes style. Castlevania would be great in English Dub.
TheGoblerTrainsMovinIn
Ok guys just make every option equal so he has to do them all
Surleaux
Definitely think Bebop or Castlevania would suit your tastes. As for Overlord, though I still enjoy some of it, I feel it's likely not going to be something you enjoy long-term.
Sam
For Bebop - recommend the dub as well.
Red Menace
Personally im going to vote beebop, with a high recommendation for the eng dub, even the Japanese creator thinks the eng dub is better than the sub, its a completely different vibe, with Disney level voice actors I feel like from what you watch and your reactions castlevania, cowboy beebop, and kaiji will all work for you, overlord im wavering on whether youll like it or not because of re:zero and fmab that it might be a 50/50 whether you'll like it or not, i will say that there is a reason the 3 episode rule is memed in anime, because of how they work stories in anime due to broadcast schedules, typically the story is broken into 3 episode rounds, then into 12-13 or 24 episodes, however i know you'll like the first 3. also i did watch the video so i do understand why your only doing 1, time is what it is, im 32 with family friends and a job, so i get it.
Sam
Bebop is amazing and I think you’d get a real kick out of the soundtrack
Logan H
COWBOY BEPOP is a classic. He need to see it
LewdProxy
If we're talking action, music, and variety, cowboy bebop is the triple threat
YikesBradley
agreed overlord will 100% give similar vibes, though I do enjoy both xD
Gran_Air
Overlord has less to do with video game elements and a lot more to do with world building
Med-_-Kit-_-
Overlord might not be his thing if he dropped Rezero lol but Cowboy Bebop yesss
Fabian
Hmm if you enjoyed the gaming elements of Solo LEveling then Overlord will be the best thing for you to see after it. I'm surprised it's not #1 but at least it's #2 in votes
BlakStatik23
Yessss we need Overlord reactions from you, I’ve been dying to see you watch it just from the video game aspect and all the different stuff there
Szayel H
I feel like Overlord would be another re:zero so I'm voting cowboy bebop
Noveria
Castlevania clears. I love Cowboy Bebop too but Castlevania is brilliant
Alejandro Pupo
Castlevania is EASILY the show most up his alley
Jet Man
He digs Solo Leveling for the video game elements. Why would Overlord not work?
SimplySora
Surprises to see Overlord on here. Doesn’t seem like your thing
Yellow_Flash
Ainz Ooal Gown ftw 🗣‼️
Proxy
Really hope Cowboy Bebop makes it! It's a great show, but your reaction to the music alone would be worth it.
AntonJ0™
I love the kind of women who can kick my ass. See you Space Cowboys.
Cody
Even after you decide you should because most 1st episodes are setting up.
Ainz Ooal Gown
OVERLORDDD. I truly think you would enjoy it.
Cody
Just a reminder you should do the 3 episode rule for whatever is voted😁
Xudos
I have never seen someone do a Kaiji reaction, and it would probably be right up your alley. Fingers crossed
V STAN
Tough choice between Overlord and Cowboy Bebop... imma go Overlord
Gran_Air
Overlord 🤔 Interesting choice
makotheQ60
Steve Blum supremacy!
