Two big movers in the top 10 this week. First is Elusive Samurai, which I have heard good things about, but hasn’t really generated any discussion in this community yet. Might be worth checking out if I drop some other shows as the season goes. The second big mover is Monogatari. I haven’t watched any of the Monogatari shows (read a bit of the manga adaptation), so I am glad it seems to be scratching that Monogatari itch for the people that are watching it.
Happy to see Elusive Samurai jump up like this. I think it probably got overlooked before the season started because it’s a historical fiction starring real historical figures (I did not learn this until after episode 2 because I don’t pay attention), but I’ve heard the sakuga sections have been circulating and I suspect that’s why it’s picking up speed. Cloverworks is going ham with this one and I hope it gets the attention it deserves.
For reference, and without too much spoiler content, here’s what the show is up to
I suspect that you are right about it getting largely overlooked in the West for that reason. That animation does look stellar though. I think this is now at the top of my mid-season pickup list when I end up dropping a show or two (looking at you My Wife Has No Emotion…).
