100GF is an actually great manga. Fully self aware of how absurd it is and plays it up really well to hilarious effect. What I am not sure about is how well it can be adapted to anime. I frankly think the humor won't come across as well, but am definitely going to be checking it out.

Frieren has all the markings of a great show based on the staff and the source material is truly excellent, so that is one to watch.

The last one I am going to keep an eye on is Tearmoon Empire. I haven't read it, but the LN series is very beloved.

As far as I know, there is no season 2 yet confirmed. I absolutely loved the series and would hate to see it never come back, but my understanding is that it didn't do nearly as well in Japan as it did the rest of the world. That usually isn't a great sign for a show's survival.

This and Frieren are the two I am most anticipating. Eminence looks to be keeping a nice pace this season, adapting only 1.5 LN volumes over 12 episodes. Should set things up for a dramatic finale once again.

Yep. I am willing to try a season 2 of My Happy Marriage since I think there is still good story potential there. However, the first season is really a mixed bag. Episodes 1-6: great storytelling while Episodes 7-12: pretty disappointing. So, if I watch season 2 and it looks more like the second half of season 1, I will probably bail.

As for vending machine, I am 100% on board. I already made a comment about my feelings on the announcement post. I have started keeping coins on hand to be ready to insert them when season 2 drops.

Lots of love for Undead Girl Murder Farce in this thread. I think I will have to check it out. Like you, it's not a genre I usually am into, but executed well, mysteries can be very engaging (just that most aren't). Also, if I haven't dipped a toe into Love Live before, would that impact my experience with Genjitsu no Yohane or are they separate?

I haven't been watching it, but I remember the early episodes being a bit divisive due to the animation style (Studio GoHands). It seems as though the extreme GoHands-yness of it toned down as the season went though.

I liked it way more than I was expecting when the season started. It has good characters and strikes a good balance between comedy and heartfelt moments.

Having a large cast of characters can be difficult. It is something that I think has hurt some otherwise great shows I have watched in the past like Baccano. I love that show dearly, but the cast is so large it is hard to keep straight for somebody on their first time through. Also, handling a large main cast is something that I think Naruto does very well (though they have a lot more time to build out the cast). I haven't heard too much about Seven Spellblades, so glad to hear they are doing this right.

My partner worked for a very exploitative company for a long time, so Zom 100's first episode felt pretty close to home in that respect. Sometimes the most random things can help provide perspective and strength to persevere through adversity. Wishing you the best!

I also plan on checking out Murder Farce when I get a chance as it has gotten a lot of love in this thread.

Not every show is a winner in a season. Sometimes the plot of a story just can't live up to the characters that live it. I've felt that way about shows in the past. I usually like to dive into an older show that has stood the test of time afterward.

The best sci fi is able to focus on very human questions without getting bogged down in crunchy, technical specifics. I am a big fan of the genre in western media, but haven't really explored it in anime very much.

That is a fair take on Helck I think. If the humor doesn't connect for you, then I imagine it would feel really slow. They are going at a really slow pace story-wise and letting the humor keep things light and engaging. Take the humor away and that strategy falls apart.

Also, I have heard good things about Undead Murder Farce as the season has gone on, so I will check it out.