Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino: Young animators must “crush” Hayao Miyazaki
Yoshiyuki Tomino, the creator of the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise, encouraged young professionals to "crush" Hayao Miyazaki and surpass him. Tomino's comments are praise for Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli…
Another exception that I think counts? Full Metal Panic. Loved the original, Fumoffu, and The Second Raid, even if Invisible Victory was kind of disappointing.
Tessa Testarossa does not get enough love.