Looking for anime recommendations, and I’m open to pretty much any genre. However, I have a few criteria that I’d really like the series to meet:

\*\*Strong animation quality\*\* — not necessarily the most visually spectacular anime ever made, but consistently good animation that enhances the experience rather than distracts from it.

\*\*Great character and world design\*\* — memorable designs, satisfying transformations/evolutions, and a world that feels thoughtfully crafted.

\*\*Excellent story\*\* — a well-executed narrative with meaningful character development. Ideally, most (if not all) major characters get their time to grow and contribute.

\*\*Good pacing\*\* — not painfully slow, not rushed. I’m looking for something that maintains a strong rhythm throughout.

\*\*High-quality English dub (or French dub)\*\* — I usually watch dubbed anime, so consistent and convincing voice acting is important.

\*\*Memorable soundtrack\*\* — a score that genuinely elevates scenes and sticks with you after finishing the show.

\*\*Well-written female characters\*\* — characters who are competent, relevant to the story, and have depth beyond common anime stereotypes.

\*\*Generally positive fandom reputation\*\* — no fandom is perfect, but I’d prefer shows whose fanbases are relatively chill and where most of the cast is appreciated rather than constantly argued about.

A few notes:

\*\*Frieren\*\* is already on my radar, but it’s currently on hiatus because of the author’s health situation, so I’m putting it aside for now.

I know a lot of people will recommend \*\*Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood\*\*, but I’m unsure about how well its female characters hold up compared to the rest of the cast.

Based on these criteria, what anime would you recommend the most, and why?

I need a perfect anime.