Best of /r/anime 2025: Day 2 - Most Enjoyable Rewatch

Welcome to day 2! Today we vote for the **most enjoyable rewatches of 2025**.

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**Instructions:**

- You may nominate any rewatch that was hosted on /r/anime in 2025. Please note that rewatches that are/were still ongoing as of 01 Jan 2026 are not considered eligible; they will be eligible next year.
- See our rewatch archive [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/wiki/rewatches/rewatch_archive/2025) for a list of all rewatches that were hosted in 2025.
- Create a nomination by making a comment on this post. In the comment, include:
1. The name of the rewatch
2. The name of the host
3. An explanation on what made the rewatch enjoyable to the participants. While the award will go to the host, feel free to give any great participants a shoutout too!
- Upvote any nomination that you feel is deserving of the award.
- Feel free to reply to other nominations to support them if someone already nominated your pick!

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**The hosts of the top 5 rewatches will receive a a custom flair of their choosing, along with the usual trophy flair.**

As a reminder, a new category of the best of awards will be posted each day from today until January 8.

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**Useful links**

- [Best of /r/anime 2025 - nominations wiki is a work in progress](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/wiki/bestof2025)
- **For the schedule, questions, or comments, go to the announcement post [here](https://redd.it/1q1m05j).**

Have fun! [](#Mugiwait)

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Commentaires

Shimmering-Sky2026-01-04 18:07

I would like to nominate the [Prison School Rewatch](https://old.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1p3a708/prison_school_rewatch_announcement_scheduleindex/) by u/Shocketheth. I've sung praises for Shock's rewatches in previous years before, and this one went even more unhinged (in a fun way) than most rewatches I’ve ever been in. Even before the rewatch properly started, Shock assigned all of the participants their own prisoner number, and it all went wilder from there.

I would have *never* picked this show up were it not for a rewatch, and I'm glad this one was as fun as it was to make the experience as ~~vile~~ fun as it was.

[](#ginapproves)

Shocketheth2026-01-04 18:17

[](#happyclap)

Shocketheth2026-01-04 18:45

Also to show how much fun we were having during Prison School Rewatch, here are two of my favourite comments from that Rewatch:

>But seriously, Hana... You know you're just gonna get pissed on again, or touched by dicks or something!

>She's like the Wile E Coyote of golden showers, and Kiyoshi's dick is Roadrunner!

And

>And I'm out, I can't believe I wasted my time with this bullshit. Fuck you /u/shocketheth

Emi_Ibarazakiii2026-01-05 04:49

What kind of weirdo would post something like that.

[](#bigthink)

But yeah, this was such a fun rewatch!

Shocketheth2026-01-05 06:50

Hmmm a weirdo that is enjoying their freedom! [](#hikariactually)

Sporadia_2026-01-04 23:24

> I've sung praises for Shock's rewatches in previous years before, and this one went even more unhinged (in a fun way) than most rewatches I’ve ever been in.

[](#attentivenote)

/u/Shocketheth I'll remember this the next time I'm in the mood for a rewatch.

Shocketheth2026-01-05 00:06

[](#loliwave)

I'll try to tag you if there will be another Rewatch.

Sporadia_2026-01-05 18:03

[](#mugiwait)

No_Rex2026-01-05 11:26

Seconded. Prison School is an unhinged show and it was made much better by the (roleplay of) an unhinged host.

Shimmering-Sky2026-01-04 18:07

I would like to nominate u/Pixelsabre's long-awaited [Rose of Versailles Rewatch](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1o3ed07/rewatch_rose_of_versailles_rewatch_announcement/). No one runs rewatches for the classics quite like he does, and this rewatch certainly lived up to the hype. Had a good mixture of first-timers, rewatchers, and source readers, plus a good deal of trivia related to which moments actually happened in history and which ones didn't.

[](#takaradasalute)

No_Rex2026-01-05 11:31

I was planning to nominate this as well. Pixel's rewatches are always well researched, but Rose of Versailles was especially a treat. We had a great mix of first timers, anime rewatchers, and manga readers (and me as a book reader). The discussions stemming from comparing the three different "adaptations" of the same well-known historical event proved extremely interesting.

Shimmering-Sky2026-01-04 18:07

I would like to nominate u/italeteller's [Undead Unluck rewatch](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1p6gt90/undead_unluck_official_rewatch_announcement/). The group of participants may have been small, but I had a wicked sick time during it regardless. I especially appreciated the bonus pages in the manga that the host shared every day (amongst other things) as bonus content.

[](#saesmile)

BaytaCosmico2026-01-04 22:23

Strongly second this. May have been the first rewatch I actually finished (as a first-time watcher) but it was such a good one. The host and the other participants were all so welcoming and involved. Gave us just enough bonus content and hints without spoiling things. It made me want to do a whole lot more of these.

italeteller2026-01-09 00:59

aww, thank you!

JollyGee292026-01-04 18:08

I am nominating /u/aniMayor's [Show By Rock!!](https://old.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1jnl2dm/show_by_rock_10th_anniversary_rewatch/) rewatch. The show itself was a wild ride with something for everyone. And as far as bonus content is concerned, Ani took out all the stops - sharing not just an incredible amount of songs from the franchise, but also information on the bands themselves and the rise and fall of the franchise as a whole.

JollyGee292026-01-04 18:08

I am nominating /u/littleislander's [Pride Month/Takako Shimura](https://old.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1kuj3si/rewatch_pride_month_rewatch_aoi_hana_hourou/) rewatch. Getting to watch all of a creator's (adapted) works in a short time span is always really interesting - I like seeing how people re-use and refine ideas over time. LittleIslander also read and wrote up reviews of basically of Takako Shimura's numerous manga over the course of the rewatch, making this a one-stop shop for Shimura's works.

LittleIslander2026-01-04 19:56

[](#saehug)

steven48692026-01-04 18:27

I'd nominate u/Heda-of-Aincrad for their Akatsuki no Yona rewatch. It was my first time watching this anime and the host did an impeccable job by highlighting various aspects of the show in each thread, even going how the events of S1 turn out in manga later on (though I refrained from clicking those spoiler tags). It was also fun taking Su Won's side amidst all the hate he was receiving in the re-watch episode threads. What makes this rewatch thread memorable for me is that they announced a long awaited S2, making me wait a bit less compared to other viewers who have been waiting for like what a decade.

Heda-of-Aincrad2026-01-04 20:02

Thanks so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed the rewatch, and I enjoyed reading your perspective too. Su Won is a character I definitely appreciated more during a rewatch knowing how his story unfolds.

[](#anko)

> What makes this rewatch thread memorable for me is that they announced a long awaited S2

It's amazing how well the timing worked out, couldn't have planned that if I tried!

FD4cry12026-01-04 18:48

I'll nominate /u/No_Rex's [3-episode rule 1960s rewatch](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/wiki/rewatches/rewatch_archive/2025#wiki_3-episode_rule_1960s_anime). A really unique concept for a rewatch that made for an intriguing and enlightening look into some of the very first steps and evolutions of the anime industry, and personally left me with a deeper appreciation for most aspects of anime production and its history.

More than that, I found it really indicative of why I like rewatches on r/anime so much. The group might have been small, but multiple people taking a serious look at all these very old and often very obscure but also foundational works is an experience I think you'll struggle to find in many other places.

[](#anko)

LittleIslander2026-01-05 03:04

Definitely seconding this - I fell off of it due to time concerns but it was such a special concept for a Rewatch and I'm super glad to have participated in even some of it.

ussgordoncaptain22026-01-04 19:01

Nominating [Shin Sekai Yori / From the new world](https://old.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1jpzufy/rewatch_shin_sekai_yori_rewatch_announcement_and/#sidebarimg2) by /u/Quiddity131

It's hard to explain just how powerful that rewatch was. Even though [Episode 21]>!The entire rewatch turned agianst the show around this point due to how badly executed the plot device was!< in fact the whole rewatch had the vibe of "people who pay way too much attention to the story get lost in it."

The best way to describe how powerful the rewatch was is not in measuring individual comments, but in the fact that *in every rewatch thereafter there was discussion of this rewatch in the most random of places*.

In the [Key the metal idol](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1n4chkn/key_the_metal_idol_30th_anniversary_rewatch/nbk9vsz/) rewatch, *3 months after the fact* we had an entire full blown discussion of the SSY rewatch Because of one passing comment made by Quiddly.

Mind you in that group /u/Tarhalindur wasn't even a participant of the Key the metal idol rewatch, but the allure of continuing to discuss the Shin Sekai yori rewatch was too tantalizing. We weren't interesed in the show, we were discussing *the rewatch of the show* because *that* was supremely interesting.

The rewatch was incredible, from paying attention to every little detail, writing 10 pages of notes for vaious parts, learning about new and interesting ideas and the entire rewatch Turning against the show in a way that caused everyone to focus on all the details the show gets wrong getting frustrated and even though we started hating on the show all at the same time the entire rewatch wasn't ruined by that it was strenghtened. All throughout this process Quiddly our brave leader soldiers on and the rewatch gets this hyper analytical mood that I've never seen replicated since.

Quiddity1312026-01-04 22:23

Thanks for nominating me! The experience had its ups and downs but I'm happy to have hosted it and all the conversations that came out of it.

Now it's time for me to start thinking whether I host something for 2026, as my #2 and #3 choices were both covered by someone else before 2025 ended! Kino's Journey is probably the most likely one I'd do at this point.

ussgordoncaptain22026-01-05 00:04

Yeah I think the biggest indicator of the ups was how interested we were in the rewatch *after the fact*. Yes episode 20-25 was mostly downs but it felt like the perfect "terrific trainwrecks trio" show almost. 4 meh episodes followed by 14-15 episodes of absolute cinema followed by a trainwreck with the last episode being pretty good! It felt like a show that was just barely broken in one specific way that ruined the experience for rewatchers even though it also had so much else it offered.

Of course *you* delivered on the rewatch *hard*. Re-reading your comments on the show it was clear how much work you put into the rewatch and how much charge you took, the conversations sometimes got heated (in a few instances) and you were really good at telling us to back off the few times it got that way.

The rewatch felt really good in large part due to your work.

Vaadwaur2026-01-05 07:13

> The rewatch was incredible, from paying attention to every little detail, writing 10 pages of notes for vaious parts, learning about new and interesting ideas and the entire rewatch Turning against the show in a way that caused everyone to focus on all the details the show gets wrong getting frustrated and even though we started hating on the show all at the same time the entire rewatch wasn't ruined by that it was strenghtened.

I remember my early rewatches as well. Even though Sky still finds it traumatizing, you might want to skim a bit of the Casshern SINS rewatch to see what my earliest experience of the rewatchers turning on the show was.

KendotsX2026-01-04 19:11

I am nominating /u/InfamousEmpire's [Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters rewatch](https://old.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1jg2gok/yugioh_duel_monsters_25th_anniversary_rewatch/). One of the most valuable experiences a rewatch can offer is the meeting of completely different viewpoints. Yu-Gi-Oh had the perfect mesh of people coming into the show from different angles and getting different experiences out of it, and it was a joy to be part of those opinions coalescing week after week. It's an experience that's truly better than the sum of its parts.

InfamousEmpire2026-01-04 20:36

[](#flattered)

It really is an honor to see one of my rewatches even be nominated, honestly, especially since I felt I wasn’t even doing *that* good a job as a host for a good chunk of it. Really glad you and so many others had such a good time with it, and I completely agree about how enjoyable it was to see so many different people come at it from different angles over the course of the year.

KendotsX2026-01-05 01:39

>I felt I wasn’t even doing that good a job as a host for a good chunk of it.

~~I mean, I wasn't the best participant either....~~

Seriously though, that's what I feel too whenever I finish a rewatch. Which isn't to say it's wrong, there's a lot to learn from the experience, but you've gotta look at what you have too, and in this case, it's rock solid. A mix of first timers, manga readers, game players, [youkai](https://i.imgur.com/VAZxmik.jpeg), dub watchers,... all discussing the show in their own ways, bringing their own fun little trivia and experiences, and having a good time together.

Raiking022026-01-05 01:40

>yokai

[](#loliwave)

KendotsX2026-01-05 01:41

Didn't even have to tag you. The summon just works. [](#crazedlaugh)

Raiking022026-01-05 01:42

[It's my love language](#urbansmile)

KendotsX2026-01-04 19:12

I am nominating /u/Shocketheth's [Hunter x Hunter rewatch](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1jcsue4/hunter_x_hunter_rewatch_announcement_scheduleindex). A series that follows its whims into all kinds of adventures and genres is best matched with a rewatch that can swing from absurdity to analysis on a dime, often in the same thread.

Shocketheth2026-01-04 19:13

[](#shock)

KendotsX2026-01-04 19:14

[](#schwing)

Zeallfnonex2026-01-04 21:26

I'll nominate /u/siegfried72 's [8th annual K-ON!](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1medgou/announcing_the_8th_annual_kon_rewatch_info/) rewatch. It had a fairly high turnout, but even so felt like it was really easy to start a conversation about basically any facet of the anime without feeling crowded out. Good mix of first timers and rewatchers as well, with the latter helping to guide some of the overall rewatch narrative like with the golden hour analyses and all that.

siegfried722026-01-05 02:08

Awww, thanks for the nomination!!

I had a blast running it this year. I know I spent *a lot* of time analyzing each and every aspect of the series (especially once we hit season two), but I can really only commend the wonderful participants that came each day to share all their thoughts and engage in such wonderful conversation. Those are the people that really made the rewatch experience such a success!

I'd love to shout out all the regulars (including you!!) for making the rewatch what it was, but still feel I owe a special bit of gratitude to /u/Malipit (a first timer!) and /u/EruNow (rewatcher), who delivered such fantastic analysis and insight every single day without fail, and I would totally nominate for "Rewatchers of 2025" if such a thing existed. Seriously, I continue to be blown away by the depth of discussion and casual conversation that took place during the K-ON rewatch, and I already am looking forward to the next one!

(Which reminds me, I need to get my stuff together and actually post the interest thread for the next rewatch I wanna host soon... time is slipping by! I'll try to get it up tomorrow.)

Anyway, thanks! I'm very happy to know that others enjoyed it too :)

Malipit2026-01-05 02:34

Thanks to your mention, I just discovered there is such a thing as an award for the best rewatch.

To be honest, that K-On! one was among my favorite I ever done (yeah I only partake in like, 16-18 of them but still) thanks to your passion and your dedication that was the cement for the rewatch group to form and hold in such a good mood.

And that rewatch left such an impression to me I can't help but to notice the use of Golden Hour in other rewatches and point it out (like during the *Prison School* one out of all rewatches).

So yeah, I second Zealfnonex in that nomination and eagerly await the [probably your next rewatch]>!Hibike Euphonium!< rewatch you will host.

siegfried722026-01-05 11:15

That genuinely means a lot, thank you!! I'll be the first to admit that I probably went a bit overboard with the rewatch in some ways haha, but I'm happy I was able to put a little something positive out into the world that some people have enjoyed.

I look forward to seeing some of the gang come back together post-Healer Girl in the near future!

ClemFire2026-01-05 02:51

From what I'm heard I am very excited to join your rewatch this year and have been saving K-On for then. As a lover of girl band anime since Bocchi the Rock I know I need to experience the original.

siegfried722026-01-05 10:55

And we'll be thrilled to have you!! Honestly, your *Bloom Into You* rewatch served as a great example for me to experience right as I was heading into mine, so I'm happy to see someone else already took the initiative of nominating that as well.

Speaking of that, I'm still kind of upset at myself for getting so involved in my own rewatch that I never went back and finished reading and writing a post up for the Bloom manga. Maybe this is the perfect reminder for me to go back and finally do that! Even if no one reads my post at this point, I loved the series so much that I *really* need to read the second half of the dang story!

ClemFire2026-01-05 13:24

When you get a chance I hope you're able to finish the manga! I would still love to read your thoughts

EruNow2026-01-05 08:07

Thanks for the tag!

I'll add a +1 to the nomination for the K-ON! rewatch. It was such a joy to be part of, and a huge chunk of that comes down to how well you ran it and how welcoming the threads were every day. It’s way easier (and more fun) to dig deep when there’s an audience (and host) that’s excited to engage with the details.

Looking forward to that interest thread!

siegfried722026-01-05 11:23

Awww, thank you!! I know I've said it a billion times by now, but it really was my absolute pleasure to host. The return of the annual tradition went way better than I could've ever imagined.

Now I just need to get my brain out of holiday mode so I can remember how to string together enough words to make that interest post! Wait... it's already January 5th? Damn, I've could've sworn Christmas was like two days ago. Good thing I didn't make any promises get that interest thread up mid-December or anything, right??

Heh, hope you had some good holidays and the new(ish) job is still going well! Can't wait to over-analyze some more stories with all of you again soon.

EruNow2026-01-05 12:30

Ha, no judgment here, January always sneaks up like that! Our house purchase went through just before Christmas so between moving house and all the festivities it felt like we didn't manage to actually get a break and suddenly I'm back at work again!

Hope you had a great break too, and yep, the new job’s going well so far - thanks for asking. First day back today and it's *chaos* already so *yay.*

Zeallfnonex2026-01-04 21:35

I nominate /u/Shimmering-Sky 's [Terrific Trainwreck Trio 2.0.](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1mayuw6/terrific_trainwreck_trio_20_rewatch_final_overall/) The anime themselves might've been terrible, but the rewatch comments and community were terrific. The more and more hysteric rants during Eureka Seven AO as it went further and further off the rails, /u/ussgordoncaptain2 's warcrime counter during Aldnoah Zero, and the general "hey, this isn't as bad as the others!" sentiment running through most of the Darling in the FranXX portion.

Shimmering-Sky2026-01-04 21:36

Man I wish you could've been in the first TTT rewatch, it was even more fun.

[](#azusalaugh)

But thanks for the nomination regardless!

Zeallfnonex2026-01-04 21:42

Fun story, I tried Guilty Crown a bit after TTT 2.0 ended, and I couldn't make it past the first episode without knowing that there was an active rewatch behind it. Turns out I'm much more willing to suffer if others are suffering with me.

[](#laughter)

Shimmering-Sky2026-01-04 21:50

[](#kotohoops)

Malipit2026-01-05 02:18

Hey, at least Astral Ocean's first opening was good. [](#sassyimouto)

Holofan4life2026-01-04 23:01

I'm gonna make a somewhat controversial pick because I was heavily involved and I commented a lot during it. But I strongly believe in this choice that I think it at the very least deserves an honorable mention.

[I think the 2025 edition of the 2025 Toradora Christmas Club Rewatch hosted by u/ChristmasClub- should win for best rewatch of 2025.](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/s/Vcv1R4PPde)

Now, why should a yearly rewatch win you may ask? Well, consider the following.

It continued to build momentum rather than die down over time. It has a good mix of first timers and frequent rewatchers. It has short comments that you may expect, long comments as well, but it also had valued analysis from users like u/737373elj. And also how can I forget the contributions of u/sillypion who all the time wrote a novel and pour his bleed, sweat, and tears with every thread?

It also from a statistical standpoint was the most socially active thread since the 2021 Madoka Magica rewatch. Episode 25 and episode 19 from this year's rewatch are now the two most commented rewatch threads of all time in the history of the subreddit. On top of that, 4 of the 25 episodes plus the OVA had over 500 comments each.

Now, the big knock on the rewatch was how heavily involved I was. I contributed a lot of comments in the threads to the point of annoyance. And if that's a bridge you're willing to die on and can't make amends with, I understand. But to play devil's advocate, I think me trying to help steer the ship helped lead to a lot of great discussion and back and forth.

And most importantly, my efforts should not take away from the amazing contributions of others like 737373elj and sillypion that helped make the rewatch the success it was.

The 2025 Toradora Christmas Club Rewatch is the most fun I've ever had as a Redditor. And I feel it deserves its rightful place in the history books.

Vatrix-322026-01-05 01:53

> It also from a statistical standpoint was the most socially active thread since the 2021 Madoka Magica rewatch.

Come now, that's a tad disingenuous. You don't think that you splitting your replies into up to 13 single line responses per comment (and I don't mean chains) that you're responding to might be inflating those number just a little?

Holofan4life2026-01-05 01:55

I address this in the comment and said if people are unable to separate that fact from everything else going on, I understand. That is my burden to bear.

Sporadia_2026-01-04 23:35

This is not a nomination, because I'm not sure what would set it apart from any other rewatch. But if I'm honest with myself about what rewatch I enjoyed the **most,** I really liked the laid back atmosphere of the [Excel Saga rewatch](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1ms7wx0/rewatch_excel_saga_announcement/) hosted by /u/No_Rex. It's very simple but everyone was really chill so I think it deserves an honourable mention.

Holofan4life2026-01-05 02:02

I would like to nominate u/LittleIslander and her [Neon Genesis Evangelion rewatch.](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/s/j69mjwg9Yl) A lot of fun, it helped contribute a lot of think pieces, and even though it kinda tailed off once we reached the Rebuilds I think the analysis remained strong throughout. This is what all rewatches should aspire to be like.

Holofan4life2026-01-05 02:05

I nominate u/Shimmering-Sky and their [Eureka Seven rewatch.](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/s/F9UOyZW6Vs) I love the amount of praise this show got throughout the rewatch. It was filled with so much enthusiasm that it was infectious. It reminded me of the early days of my anime fandom and made me feel transported back to them. I can't recall another rewatch doing this to me.

ClemFire2026-01-05 02:45

I'm nominating u/VelaryonAu for their A Place Further Than the Universe rewatch. A bit of a personal bias as it is one of my favorite stories ever, so when I saw the announcement I couldn't help but join. There was a quick turnaround, but they were able to get quite a nice number of both first timers and rewatchers. They maintained that momentum through the rewatch by driving conversation, spotlighting interesting comments, and providing a lovely Hinata quote of the day. Everyday I felt motivated to contribute because of the warm and inviting atmosphere which is very important for me to see a rewatch to completion and I don't take that for granted. That made me want to interact with everyone more too and I learned things about the show I hadn't considered before. I've participated in quite a few rewatches at this point, but I had such a good time with rewatch it motivated me to start my very own soon after.

Anyways, their rewatch captured the magical emotions I felt for A Place Further Than the Universe like I was watching it for the first time again, and I can't think of higher praise then that.

VelaryonAu2026-01-05 04:22

I'm so flattered to be nominated, and glad to hear you had such a wonderful experience with the rewatch! I looked forward to reading your responses every day during the runtime!

[](#saesmile)

I feel grateful that the rewatch helped folks find or reconnect with the emotional journey of Sora Yori all over again, it's a truly special experience.

eightcheesepizza2026-01-05 03:28

I'm nominating /u/ClemFire's [*Bloom into You* rewatch](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1mrwajq/bloom_into_you_yagate_kimi_ni_naru_official/)! Although I've participated in a number of great rewatches, this one is the gold standard I compare them to now. Each episode's discussions were so engrossing, that I ended up partially planning my day around when the thread would be posted, and the hours of back-and-forth replies afterward.

Of course, much of this was made possible by the fantastic show. It's a yuri romance, but (no spoilers) the characters are *very* multi-layered and every time there's a revelation, it casts everything before it in a new light. At one point I joked that it should be renamed *Recontextualize: The Animation*. Reinterpretations of characters' behaviors and feelings constantly fed the flames of the discussions, and every participant had a turn in making key connections that we'd debate at length and dork out about.

*Bloom into You* also touches upon a lot of themes about love, identity, sexual orientation, depression, and loss. Which also prompted some participants to open up and talk about connections between the themes and their own lives. It was a real experience.

I'll give shoutouts to /u/siegfried72, /u/baekhap_inma, /u/austonst, /u/Shimmering-Sky, and /u/ZaphodBeebblebrox, but really the list of people who made memorable contributions is too long. And many thanks to /u/ClemFire for being super engaging with every comment, seeding each thread with great discussion questions, AND hosting a little manga discussion thread for those of us who finished the story afterward.

siegfried722026-01-05 06:06

I'll happily second this!! I've not participated in very many rewatches, but /u/ClemFire was an excellent host that went out of their way to read and comment at a deep level on virtually everything! We definitely got into a lot of heavy topics in those posts, yet everyone communicated with a remarkable level of understanding, respect, and kindness. Some of the conversations I had in the rewatch (particularly with /u/baekhap_inma) went on for hours nonstop and for comment after comment after comment. Even as a chronic over-sharer online, I think I shared more with strangers in that rewatch than I have with many of my real-world friends. I am a firm believer that the host can go a long way to setting the tone and expectations within a rewatch, and ClemFire did a wonderful job and I'd happily join in on another one of their rewatches in a heartbeat.

ClemFire2026-01-05 13:42

Thank you! I had such a great time talking with you too. I was hoping to gain new perceptive on Bloom into You from first timers, and you provided that in spades and then some. It really came through how you're someone who goes all out when they become invested in a story too, and that passion made me even more fired up. As a first timer host it was bittersweet when it ended, but the experience made me want to do it again

ClemFire2026-01-05 13:36

Thank you so much for such the kind words! Bloom into You is my favorite romance, so I really wanted to do it justice. I loved how invested so many people got too, and felt comfortable enough to share quite a few personal anecdotes connecting to its themes too. When I love a show it makes me want to talk about it a lot and see how others can relate to it too. Anyways thanks again it was great talking with you in the rewatch and I appropriate the nomination!

I'm planning to host another romance rewatch once a certain Summer 2025 anime is greenlit for Season 3