Season 1

The Japanese Anime I have watched as they aired that ended in the Summer 2022 broadcast season (From around the beginning of July 2022 to around the end of September 2022).

Shows are listed as their separate 'seasons' to conform with Japanese series formatting, see any attached notes.

Best overall:
Summer Time Rendering
Ao Ashi

Best animation:
Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun
Summer Time Rendering

Best story:
Summer Time Rendering
The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting

Best music:
Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun
Yui Deco

Most surprising:
Yui Deco

Japanese Anime I have watched that I think are excellent.