Best Anime of the 2010s

Ehhh, new to this website, sorry.No, it would not make it better by my own logic. If we're talking about ratings, then I think we all want the more reliable source for ratings, right? You got that information from IMDb, where Hunter x Hunter (2011) has 18,000 votes and One Punch Man has 34,000 votes. On MyAnimeList, One Punch Man has over 337,000 votes, while Hunter x Hunter (2011) has over 221,000 votes. Now would you choose the one with only 34,000 votes or the one with 337,000 votes? Exactly, you would want to choose the more reliable one. On MyAnimeList, Hunter x Hunter (2011) beats One Punch Man 3 times over, since Hunter x Hunter (2011) is ranked 6 and One Punch Man is ranked 19.I will be using the following criteria: Animation, Story, Sound, and Characters.1. Animation:While One Punch Man does have some very well animated scenes, HxH also has extraordinary art and animation. It amazes me how a long-running series like HxH delivers consistent top tier quality animation episode after episode, especially during the fights. The series does a great job of capturing facial expressions and everything from the lighting, shading and colors adjust perfectly depending on the mood of the scene or the tone of the arc. Personally, I think it fits the show perfectly. It adds to the charm of the series by complementing its sense of adventure, uplifting atmosphere and unique appeal as a shonen that looks simple but is actually remarkably deep. Spanning 148 episodes everything from the animation quality, direction, background, setting design, character and mechanical design, shot composition, flow, color design, and digital processing. Now I don't really think it's fair to compare the strongest of each category to only one anime. But for animation, you definitely have to take in account how many episodes there are. 2. Story:Now a story of finding one's father is simple, it is the path that is taken towards this end that makes the series truly special. HxH is made up of several arcs that are all extremely well-written, which brings me to the best part of the series, the writing. Hunter x Hunter (2011) boasts one of the finest writing in the world of animation; the depth and flow of the story, enthralling characterizations, superlative dialogue and impressive world-building are all crafted into a fascinating tale that can absorb viewers into lengthy marathons. The amount of variety that is packed into HxH's story is also very impressive. HxH successfully dabbles in several genres in six story arcs tackling survival, fighting tournaments, crime thriller, virtual realities, war and politics. Not only that, the series is also able to undergo significant tonal shifts with ease (light to dark and vice versa). Sometimes, these shifts in tone occur after an arc ends though other times, it even occurs mid-arc. Another thing about HxH is that its arcs are connected with one another, with each arc naturally following the one before it. This creates a natural transition that highlights what the series really is, a journey. As for pacing and development, they are excellent. For the most part, HxH is very well paced. The series does a fantastic job at keeping its viewers engaged, time will fly by as you watch most episodes and you'll find yourself breezing through the show. Excluding two recap episodes, HxH has no filler episodes. Due to this, story progression is great with the plot moving forward with each episode. However, what sets the series apart from other battle anime is its unorthodoxy and unpredictability. Shonen tropes and storytelling methods are undermined throughout the series. The main character for example, Gon, fails more than he succeeds. Power-ups based on emotion or willpower are non-existent and fighting in the series is radically different from other battle anime. The main protagonist is not the main focus of every arc either. At certain points in the series, you could even say that Gon has taken a supporting role, especially during the later portions of the CA arc where he isn't given as much focus due to the grand scope of the story. The standard battle anime formula of "lose-train-win" is also undermined. Although there is training, it does not always translate to a victory, nor does it propel the protagonists over or to the same level as their main adversaries in terms of strength. Basically, there are a lot of scenes and story developments that you won"t see coming because they defy conventional shonen storytelling or are unpredictable in their own right. The appearance and writing of the series also create an effect of cognitive dissonance, the simplistic look of the show mentally conflicts with the brilliance and unorthodoxy of its writing. As new viewers delve deeper into HxH, they realize that there is much more to the show than its cover art and synopsis suggest. Expectations of the series being immature, simple or generic are progressively overturned as the show reveals its surprising underbelly.3. Sound:As for sound, HxH has a line of great soundtracks that started off decent but got better as the series progressed. For some of the weaker soundtracks, the voice acting in this series ABSOLUTELY makes up for it. It would be hard to find better voice performances in all of anime, all expressing complex voice acting skills, especially those of Gon, Killua and Hisoka whose voice actors do a perfect job of capturing their characters. 4. Characters:Although HxH's primary strength lies in its writing, its characters come extremely close. HxH has a huge cast of characters. They have quirks, dreams, inner demons, world views and overall, really likable personalities. To top it off, not one of the characters follow generic character archetypes. If there's one thing I want to emphasize in the character department it would be the series main villains. When it comes to characters, this is where the show shines the brightest. HxH villains are extremely well-written. Not only are their characterizations independently impressive, they are also distinct from one another; no two villains are the same. This distinctness does not only apply within the series but outside of it. You won't find another Hisoka, Chrollo or Meruem in any other anime. This is what makes HxH villains so compelling, in addition to having really impressive characterizations, they are also original, all HxH villains do have one thing in common. Each villain strikes fear into audience, the series does a great job of establishing the level of danger these characters bring to the story and our protagonists. Public Perception/Popularity has nothing to do with the quality of the show.In conclusion, my opponent has chosen the strongest anime for each category, which isn't right at all, we are not talking collectively, we are talking about one singular anime. It's like you are creating your own anime, getting what you like best from the past six years, getting some from One Punch Man, getting some from Ping Pong The Animation making the perfect anime comparing it to only one anime.