And then there were sixteen…
Our 64-anime, single-elimination, community-voted tournament is now in its third week and the real anime with a chance to win have risen from a crowded field to make themselves known. That group includes the last three winners—Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Spy x Family, and Violet Evergarden; strong new competitors like The Apothecary Diaries and A Sign of Affection, which will go head-to-head in round three; shounen mainstays like Kaguya-sama, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Demon Slayer; classics like Cowboy Bebop, Steins;Gate, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, and Fruits Basket; anime that have never quite gotten over the hump, including ERASED and Vinland Saga; and surprises, like Dr. Stone and One Punch Man.
Here’s the updated bracket:
Round three takes place today and tomorrow, with four matches each day. Then on Thursday, all four matches for round four will occur, leaving our final four competitors determined by Friday!
Remember that you can only vote through Facebook and Discord. Be sure to follow our AniMarch Madness Facebook page and to join our Discord community so that you can participate!
Onto the Sweet 16!
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