What a year it has been for anime fans, with all the mind-blowing, jaw-dropping, and gut-wrenching moments from all of the shows released in 2023. Some of them made us laugh, while others made us cry. In this special article, let’s find out which is the best anime moment of 2023!
Spoiler Warning: This article contains heavy spoilers for various anime shows!
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Presenting the Epicstream Anime Awards’ Nominees for the Best Anime Moment of 2023
2023 is filled with some of the most amazing anime moments that will always be remembered for years to come.
It made us feel all sorts of different emotions as if the creators and producers were playing on our feelings this year.
That said, here are the nominees for the best anime moment of 2023! Did your bet make it to the list?
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2: Yuji vs Choso
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 did not disappoint with its adaptation of the Yuji vs. Choso fight.
It is one of the most beautifully animated moments in the entire series, thanks to its cinematography, fighting choreography, incredible music, lighting, top-tier animation technique, and its reference to The Raid.
This only shows that MAPPA is not playing with their anime adaptation, taking the Yuji vs. Choso fight to another level.
Attack on Titan Final Season Part 4: Ending Tree Scene
This painful but beautiful anime moment made us bawl our hearts out. Seeing Mikasa sitting under Eren’s tree and longing for his presence broke something in us.
It is a bittersweet but realistic ending, reminding us that life always goes on, no matter what happens.
It’s hard to say goodbye to a series we loved for a very long time, but as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end.
You can re-watch Attack on Titan, but are you willing to feel the same pain again?
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2: Yuji and Mahito’s Snow Scene
This is one of the most satisfying scenes in Jujutsu Kaisen, with Yuji becoming the wolf who is after the rabbit, which is Mahito.
How the tables have turned, seeing Mahito’s fear, despair, and cowardice plastered on his face, while Yuji looks down on him with the coldest and most sinister expression he can give him.
It is truly a game-changer in the anime series, as Yuji finally puts Mahito in his place.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End: Himmel’s Funeral
Himmel’s funeral reminds us that life is precious, as is the time we spend with other people. It should not be taken for granted, for life can change in an instant.
One day you’re talking with your loved ones; the next day you might be saying goodbye to them.
During Himmel’s funeral, we saw Frieren’s agonizing expression as she realized how she had failed to get to know more about Himmel.
We were heartbroken to see Frieren’s regret as she remembered Himmel and their adventures together.
And, the Best Anime Moment of 2023 Is…
Oshi no Ko Episode 1’s ending destroyed and traumatized us. The way the star in Ai’s eyes disappears will always be a haunting memory.
We were so attached to Ai Hoshino’s character that we thought she would have a happy and long life with her beautiful twin babies, but sadly, that’s not the case.
We thought that Ai would finally learn and experience what genuine love feels like, but it was too early for us to rejoice.
We witnessed how she changed the idol world, but we also witnessed her downfall. She deserved so much in life; we wish we had the Dragon Balls to change everything.
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