5 Recommendation Winter Anime 2017
5.
Gabriel DropOut Gabriel DropOut is an anime adaptation from
manga with the same name made by Ukami.
This anime aired from January 2017 to March 2017 with total had 12 episodes.
Gabriel DropOut tells story about Gabriel White, who graduated at the top of the class
at angel school and attends a human school on earth in pursuit of knowledge.
However, Gabriel grows addicted to video games on Earth and eventually becomes a hikikomori.
Proclaiming herself a "Fallen Angel," she is apathetic to everything else—much to
the annoyance of Vignette April Tsukinose, a demon whom Gabriel befriended in her angelic
early days on Earth.
Vignette's attempts to revert Gabriel back to her previous self are in vain, as Gabriel
shoots down any attempt to change her precious lifestyle.
As they spend their time on Earth, they meet two eccentric personalities: the angel Raphiel
Ainsworth Shiraha, Gabriel's classmate with a penchant for sadism, and the demon Satanichia
McDowell Kurumizawa, a clumsy self-proclaimed future ruler of the Underworld.
This anime presents a simple slice of life story about the lives of Gabriel, the Fallen
Angel and her friends who are also fellow creatures of other worlds.
Coupled with the comedy in this anime makes the anime more interesting to watch.
Each character in this anime also feels unique with their different personalities, adding
to the funny and excitement of this anime.
The visuals presented in this anime look simple, coupled with a variety of cute and moe characters
that will spoil the audience.
Overall, if you are looking for an anime with a simple but funny story that is suitable
to watch at spare time, then this anime is the answer.
4.
Kemono Friends Kemono Friends is an original anime made by
studio Yaoyorozu.
Directed by Tatsuki, the first season of this anime aired from January 2017 to March 2017,
and the second season aired from January 2019 to April 2019, with each seasons had total
12 episodes.
Kemono Friends take place in Japari Park, an untamed paradise where many humanoid animals,
known as "Friends," live their everyday lives in all corners of the natural environmental
park.
One lazy afternoon in the savannah area, the energetic Serval encounters a peculiar new
Friend.
Curious, she swiftly takes down the Friend, named Kaban, to try and discover what species
she is.
To Serval's disappointment, not even Kaban herself knows the answer.
The two become friends and set out on a grand adventure through the many habitats, landmarks,
and attractions of Japari Park.
Their destination is the park library, where they hope to shed some light on Kaban’s
identity.
Along the way, they meet many other Friends, looking into their lives and helping them
out.
However, they soon begin to uncover the sinister reality behind the park and their own existence.
This anime provides an adventure story that is both interesting and educational.
In each episode we will be met with various Friends who are animals that have become humanoid
through their daily activities while solving the problems they face.
Although the story in this anime has a cheerful and fun atmosphere, the narration of the story
is well written, and the world building is also quite memorable.
Coupled with the post apocalypse theme that is trying to be built along with the mystery
that is inserted in this anime make this anime much more attractiveness.
Each character in this anime feels unique and interesting, each interaction between
the characters is also very fun to watch.
Even though the visuals seem ugly, because the budget and the people who do it are said
to be very minimal but because the interesting story makes some of you will not really care
about the visuals.
Overall, this anime provides a pleasant viewing experience, both for adults and for children.
With interesting adventure stories, unique characters, and some mysteries that surround
this anime, it will be very unfortunate if you do not watch this anime.
3.
Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon is an anime
adaptation from manga with the same name made by Cool-kyou Shinja.
This anime aired from January 2017 to April 2017 with total had 13 episodes.
Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon tells story about Kobayashi who sets off for another day
at work, she opens her apartment door only to be met by an unusually frightening sight—the
head of a dragon, staring at her from across the balcony.
The dragon immediately transforms into a cute, busty, and energetic young girl dressed in
a maid outfit, introducing herself as Tooru.
It turns out that the stoic programmer had come across the dragon the previous night
on a drunken excursion to the mountains, and since the mythical beast had nowhere else
to go, she had offered the creature a place to stay in her home.
Thus, Tooru had arrived to cash in on the offer, ready to repay her savior's kindness
by working as her personal maidservant.
Though deeply regretful of her words and hesitant to follow through on her promise, a mix of
guilt and Tooru's incredible dragon abilities convinces Kobayashi to take the girl in.
Despite being extremely efficient at her job, the maid's unorthodox methods of housekeeping
often end up horrifying Kobayashi and at times bring more trouble than help.
Furthermore, the circumstances behind the dragon's arrival on Earth seem to be much
more complicated than at first glance, as Tooru bears some heavy emotions and painful
memories.
To top it all off, Tooru's presence ends up attracting several other mythical beings to
her new home, bringing in a host of eccentric personalities.
Although Kobayashi makes her best effort to handle the crazy situation that she has found
herself in, nothing has prepared her for this new life with a dragon maid.
Anime that has a simple story about the unusual life of Kobayashi with Tohru, a dragon who
became a maid or servant in her house to be able to live together.
In addition to the simple story, there are also some funny moments and comedy from the
characters that will make the audience laugh out loud.
Each unique character with various personalities make this anime much more interesting.
The visual presented looks simple for a well-known animation studio like Kyoto Animation, but
can provide a feel that matches the story presented in this anime.
Overall, if you like the stories of everyday life that are relaxed even though sometimes
it can make you laugh then this anime is suitable for you to watch.
2.
Youjo Senki Youjo Senki is an anime adaptation from light
novel made by Shinobu Shinotsuki and Carlo Zen.
This anime aired from January 2017 to March 2017 with total had 12 episodes.
Youjo Senki tells story about Tanya Degurechaff, a young soldier infamous for predatorial-like
ruthlessness and an uncanny, tactical aptitude, earning her the nickname of the "Devil of
the Rhine."
Underneath her innocuous appearance, however, lies the soul of a man who challenged Being
X, the self-proclaimed God, to a battle of wits—which resulted in him being reincarnated
as a little girl into a world of magical warfare.
Hellbent on defiance, Tanya resolves to ascend the ranks of her country's military as it
slowly plunges into world war, with only Being X proving to be the strongest obstacle in
recreating the peaceful life she once knew.
But her perceptive actions and combat initiative have an unintended side effect: propelling
the mighty Empire into becoming one of the most powerful nations in mankind's history.
This anime gives a unique isekai story about a man who was reincarnated as a woman and
sent to a world that has several empires that are at war.
The story that revolves around the main character and the war that is going on feels very interesting
to follow.
Moreover, the war story that was delivered in this anime is like a mixture of world wars
1 and 2 coupled with various fantasy elements such as magic.
The characters in this anime have unique personalities, especially the main characters, adding to
the excitement of the story presented in this anime.
Visually displayed nicely, and animated battle scenes that are displayed look intense and
exciting.
Overall, by mixing the themes of world war and magic, this anime is suitable for you
who like anime Isekai that is different from usual.
1.
Little Witch Academia Little Witch Academia is an original made
by studio Trigger.
Directed by You Yoshinari, this anime aired from January 2017 to June 2017 with total
had 25 episodes.
Little Witch Academia tells story about Akko who aspired to be a witch just like the renowned
witch Shiny Chariot, one that can make people smile.
Hence, even her non-magical background does not stop her from enrolling in Luna Nova Magical
Academy.
However, when an excited Akko finally sets off to her new school, the trip there is anything
but smooth.
After her perilous journey, she befriends the shy Lotte Yansson and the sarcastic Sucy
Manbavaran.
To her utmost delight, she also discovers Chariot's wand, the Shiny Rod, which she takes
as her own.
Unfortunately, her time at Luna Nova will prove to more challenging than Akko could
ever believe.
She absolutely refuses to stay inferior to the rest of her peers, especially to her self-proclaimed
rival, the beautiful and gifted Diana Cavendish, so she relies on her determination to compensate
for her reckless behavior and ineptitude in magic.
In a time when wizardry is on the decline, Little Witch Academia follows the magical
escapades of Akko and her friends as they learn the true meaning of being a witch.
This anime gives a story about Akko's life in learning magic at a magic school even though
she was born into a family without a magic background.
The story presented in this anime is quite simple because it only shows Akko's daily
life in studying at a magic school.
Conflicts that exist in each episode are also only minor conflicts that are not too related
to the main story, until mid-season then important conflicts and related to the main story appear
until the end.
Even so each episode of the story that was presented feels interesting plus some comedy
elements that are presented make this anime much more funny.
Each character feels unique, plus the development of the character that is so felt each episode
make this anime much more interesting.
The visuals displayed in this anime are very slick, coupled with smooth animations typical
of the Trigger studio.
Overall, this anime is one of the interesting anime in the Winter 2017 season, with a simple
but interesting story and slick animation that makes you must not miss
this anime.