You probably won’t be surprised that my favorite anime of 2015 was none other than Arslan Senki. The only other anime I rated at four and a half stars was Eden of Grisaia. Very few anime have parodied the harem genre so well. I especially loved the hero’s resemblance to Sousuke Sagara of Full Metal Panic! and the show’s finale was nothing short of amazing. However, Arslan Senki‘s quality animation, fascinating setting, and equally intriguing characters gave it the edge over its competitor. Also, as an enthusiast for all things medieval, the realistic depiction of chainmail: