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All involve writer Jukki Hanata, who worked on "A Place Further Than The Universe" I'm pretty sure, and are all emotional bangers.
These two are my favorite action shows, strong political overtones and actual ends to the stories, very satisfying. Same creator for both.
Medalist (sports comedy)
I always looked at it as more of a sports drama with some really good comedic moments. Either way, top-tier show. Looking forward to Season 2 this January!
Yeah you could go either way, it handles tone control excellently. It's got everything!
Winter season looking pretty good, I'm excited for Medalist and Frieren the most. I need to catch up on Oshi No Ko that's coming back too
Some that I haven't seen others suggest yet would be The Tale of The Princess Kaguya by Studio Ghibli and the recently-aired Apocalypse Hotel.
Edit: Missed the MAL link. Looks like you have already watched Princess Kaguya.
Your Name has pretty good feelies
We haven't seen the second season yet...
But Dungeon Meshi has a fantastic ending. Once the full series is adapated, it will no doubt be an all-time-favorite for many.
Death Parade
Gurren Lagann
Also how tf has no-one mentioned KATANAGATARI.
Dungeon Meshi is so good, i cannot wait for season 2. I haven't read the manga but season 1 was incredible.
How you gonna be out here suggesting Death Parade when it doesn't have a proper end, and you develop a deep dark pit of wanting more but will never get any :P
I mean, it pays off in terms of the plot it sets up.
The world-building is what leaves you begging for more set in it :D
Redline is one of my favorite anime, but I've never seen it described as "emotional" before.
I debated mentioning Eureka Seven in my comment...
Just because it's pretty long and has multiple arcs, each of which have good payoffs.
It's a good pick tho. It delivers on the level of expectation that it sets up.
The biggest issue with Eureka Seven is that it starts really slow, but unfortunately plenty of people have bounced off because of that. Very unfortunate.
Angel Beats
Emotional, yes.
Payoff? IMO, not sufficiently.
To your eternity is great and has another season coming in the next year.
Clannad, more specifically Clannad After Story.
AnoHana: The Flower We Saw That Day
That one makes me cry lol
Tonari No Yokai-san A heart warming take on an alternate universe where Yokai, Japanese mythological critters, live and work alongside regular humans. We see them get involved in regular life, and mythological events. It's really great!
Most of the stuff that comes to mind is already on your list.
Maybe you'd like the movie, Colorful, or the series Your Lie in April?
This is a stretch, but maybe also consider Shin Sekai Yori? The particular things that'll hit you there are, uh, a bit different though, if it works on you.
Troll Answer: School Days. 👹️
School Days
Nice boat
Shin Sekai Yori is a goddamn semitruck to my emotions good gods.
Not really a fan of the nihilistic messaging but I gotta say I still appreciate the art, craft, and effort the animators and writers put into the creation of SSY. Also the ending is like peak🤌 especially after some of the episodes where I just sat in shock, horror, and emptiness as it played me out.
School Days😬🤮
School Days😬🤮
It's rare that a show makes me that mad, and the ending is unforgettable, but I'm pretty sure it's not quite the same kind of emotional payoff that OP's looking for... so, "Troll Answer". ;-)
Agreed👍
Seirei no Moribito : Guardian of the Spirits and So Ra No Wo To : Sound of the Sky (episode 10 is a bit of a gut punch though)
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Legend of The Galactic Heroes. It's a slow burn, but it has dozens of characters and many of them have emotionally satisfying arcs.
I find stories where the main character(s) persevered through great struggles, and got rewarded for it at the end, have the most satisfying emotional payoff.
You have watched so many anime that I find it hard to recommend something new😅
The best that I can recommend - that you haven't complete - is Umamusume season 2. IMO it's possible to follow the plot even if you skip season 1.
You can really feel the overall story being rushed, but I found that Kowloon Generic Romance really pays off for many of the characters. The themes of self identity and how trying to live up to the ideals others have of you can hurt you in the end are top-notch. And the entire setting is exquisite. I really think more people should check this one out.