That’s why we have this ongoing open thread dedicated to helping you, our dear readers, find the perfect watch. Looking for a limited series that tells a standalone story with questions that will stay with you forever? We got you. Looking for the next in-depth review to watch so you can step away from whatever seasonal favorite you’ve been watching? We got you.
From 3:30 to 5:30 PM ET, I'll be in the comments section below, answering your questions and taking requests for things you should watch. This is also a great place to share what you've been watching if you want to discuss it with other Polygon readers! Participation is very welcome, even without asking.
A little about me, your curator for this circle: I'm Toussaint Egan, a curatorial editor here at Polygon. I love anime, not only for its diversity of genres, but also for its uniqueness as a cultural reshuffle within the medium of animation. Some of my favorites are Akira, Journey of Cinema, Magnetic rose, Ghost in the Shell: Single Player ComplexAnd Big Oand some of my latest favorite anime are Dorohedoro (which I recently re-watched and really enjoyed) Hands off Eizouken!And Head of junk. I also observed Transform Gundam lately – it's great!
I’m a firm believer that there’s anime for every type of viewer — even if it’s just one. Whether that anime is available to buy, rent, or stream online or as a physical copy is another matter entirely, but still — there are plenty of beautifully crafted stories that the medium has to offer. There’s no one “right” way to be an anime fan, so whether you’re new to anime or a seasoned simulcast viewer, you’re welcome here.
Now it’s time to turn to you. What would you like to watch this weekend (or what are you planning to watch)? Leave a request in the comments, and I’ll get to it between 3:30 and 5:30 PM EST. Details help — let me know what you’re looking for, some insight into your viewing tastes, and any other relevant information you’d like to share (like streaming services you have access to, or what was on the show you want to emulate, if anything).
See you in the comments at 3:30 PM EST! In the meantime, submit your requests.