That’s why we’ve set up this regular open thread to help you, our lovely readers, find the perfect watch. Looking for a limited series that tells a self-contained story with questions that will keep you occupied forever? Then you’ve come to the right place. Looking for the next deep cut to watch to deviate from the seasonal favorite you’ve seen so far? You’ve come to the right place, too.
From 3:30pm-5:30pm EDT, I’ll be answering your questions and requests for what to watch in the comments section below. This is also a great place to share what you’ve seen if you want to talk about it with your fellow Polygon readers! Participation is very welcome, even without questions.
A little about me, your curator for this round: I’m Toussaint Egan, a curator-editor here at Polygon. I love anime, not only for its genre diversity, but also for its idiosyncrasies as a cultural permutation of the animation medium. Some of my absolute favorites are Akira, Cinemas Journey, Magnetic Rose, Ghost in the Shell: Stand-Alone ComplexAnd The big Oand some of my newer favorite animes are Dorohedoro (which I recently rewatched – I love it), Stay away from Eizouken!
I firmly believe that there is anime for every type of viewer – even if it’s just one. Whether that anime can be purchased, rented, or streamed online or as a physical copy is a whole other question, but still – this medium has a wealth of beautifully crafted stories to offer. There is no one “right” way to be an anime fan. Whether you’re a newbie to anime or a seasoned simulcast viewer, you’re welcome here.
Now it’s time to reach out. What do you want to watch (or plan to watch) this weekend? Leave a request in the comments and I’ll get to it between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. EDT. Details are helpful – let me know what you’re looking for, an idea of your tastes as a viewer, and any other relevant information you’d like to share (like the streaming services you have access to or what was up with a show you’re trying to binge, if anything).
See you in the comments at 3:30pm EDT! In the meantime, send us your requests.