There are multitudes of anime shows now, and whether that's just a matter of more exposure or if they're being popped out by big machines being mass produced like k-pop groups, there are still a few diamonds in the rough. Personally, now adays it can be hard to find one that sticks, with so many recycled tropes and plots, the ones that really stick out are ones with unique story elements, great representations of archetypes, and for many, the most important part: a fulfilling ending; the ones that leave a lasting impression for you, ones that sate your frustration of the show's final stop.
Because I know there have been so many debates about what the best anime are in general, I just wanted everyone to share which finales to which anime was your favorite and which ones disappointed you to no end. And of course since we are discussing finales beware possible spoilers.
I'll probably think of more but right now off the top of my head I'd say from the beginning of the finale to the end, Gurren Lagann was the most satisfying for me. Yes, not every character got what they wanted, but not only did it get the adrenaline junkie in me to spike, but it also hit me in the feels.
Oh yeah, FLCL too. But that whole series is my favorite.
As far as frustration goes I'd say the finales to Neon Genesis Evangelion
and Aquarion Evol
irked me to no end. They just felt like such troll endings.
What are yours? Let's just leave this as a description of why you feel the way you do and not a debate about which one is better or worst.
Edited by chouzu_tao, 09 September 2014 - 04:57 AM.