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Prince of Tennis ?- 1 - wrote:
Looking for a good anime that involves tennis.
and I need recommendation >.<
my anime collection is out of stock, nothing to watch there
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Watched the entire series 3 times.Loading wrote:
Prince of Tennis ?- 1 - wrote:
Looking for a good anime that involves tennis.
and I need recommendation >.<
my anime collection is out of stock, nothing to watch there
Not sure what you've not watched yet, but here's a couple:
Mirai Nikki, Nichijou, Gintama, Prince of Tennis.
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Ecchi with funny story it's a quite hard for me to find, if ecchi just like Highschool DxD or something like that, there's many of series like that.Hatori-kun wrote:
Anyone can sugggest me a ecchi with a good and funny story? (Like Love Hina, Haganai, Akikan...)
Have you watch B Gata H Kei & Asu no Yoichi?
I can 100% agree with you.- 1 - wrote:
Yes, best sport in the universe.H_Hitachiin wrote:
You love tennis don't you ^^;
Looking for surreal animes and old-fashioned/traditional animes. I'm really bad at finding things.
Hmm. If you haven't already watched these.Static Noise Bird wrote:
Looking for surreal animes and old-fashioned/traditional animes. I'm really bad at finding things.
The 12 Kingdoms.
Noir.
Texhnolyze.
Welcome to the NHK!.
Kiddy Grade.
Gunslinger Girl.
I think you'll find them at KAA (kickassanime)
does someone know an extremely funny anime (daily lives of high school boys) or an extremely sad anime (clannad) or maybe something like sword art online (not accel world) 
-thankyou-
-thankyou-Heh, Noir has been actually on my plan-to-watch list for a long time. Also Texhnolyze seems cool. Thanks~
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sad anime : Ano Hana, Angel Beats? or maybe other anime from KeyElancia wrote:
does someone know an extremely funny anime (daily lives of high school boys) or an extremely sad anime (clannad) or maybe something like sword art online (not accel world)
something like SAO? Maybe .Hack o.o
Looking for underatted anime, with a good story....
Genre? I don't really care I will accept any anime as long as it's not yaoi :3
Daily Lives of High School Boys 
RELY RECOMMENDED~ hueheuhue...
RELY RECOMMENDED~ hueheuhue...
Serial Experiments LainStatic Noise Bird wrote:
Looking for surreal animes and old-fashioned/traditional animes. I'm really bad at finding things.
Texhnolyze
Ghost Hound
Paranoia Agent
Not holding back, eh.Mogsworth wrote:
Serial Experiments LainStatic Noise Bird wrote:
Looking for surreal animes and old-fashioned/traditional animes. I'm really bad at finding things.
Texhnolyze
Ghost Hound
Paranoia Agent
Lain's been on my Plan-to-watch for ages, too, and just yesterday started downloading Texhnolyze. Will check the other two, thanks.
Hi, I'm looking for any good anime movie that's at least over a hour long. Here is a list of the ones I've already seen.
Also, please don't suggest the eva movies because I'm planning to watch them when the 4th one comes out~
Also, please don't suggest the eva movies because I'm planning to watch them when the 4th one comes out~
Terra e... and Arashi no Yoru ni.
Anything from Hayao Miyazaki honestly. You've most likely already seen Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away and Totoro but try some of the lesser known stuff too like Howl's Moving Castle or Porco Rosso.mathexpert9981 wrote:
Hi, I'm looking for any good anime movie that's at least over a hour long. Here is a list of the ones I've already seen.
Also, please don't suggest the eva movies because I'm planning to watch them when the 4th one comes out~
And if you want something incredibly sad and realistic try Grave of the Fireflies.
If you want something sad, I'd also recommend Barefoot Gen.
I'd also recommend Mind Game, just for a trippy experience.
I'd also recommend Mind Game, just for a trippy experience.
Do you guys know animes similar to Freezing/Sekirei or One Kagayaku Kisetsu E ?
If there is Ecchi, then please a bit fighting too. Not too long or short, 24-26 episodes or 2 Seasons.
Thx
If there is Ecchi, then please a bit fighting too. Not too long or short, 24-26 episodes or 2 Seasons.
Thx
Tokyo Godfathers. Very appropriate since it was recently Christmas time.mathexpert9981 wrote:
Hi, I'm looking for any good anime movie that's at least over a hour long. Here is a list of the ones I've already seen.
Also, please don't suggest the eva movies because I'm planning to watch them when the 4th one comes out~
Both of these are a stretch, but Toaru Majutsu no Index and Infinite Stratos are kinda similar. Both are much more light hearted, but Index has the fighting mixed with ecchi scenes and Infinite Stratos has girls with abilities most guys don't have. Index currently has two 24 episode seasons and a movie (not out on BD yet) while Infinite Stratos has one 12 episode season and an OVA.DX5536 wrote:
Do you guys know animes similar to Freezing/Sekirei or One Kagayaku Kisetsu E ?
If there is Ecchi, then please a bit fighting too. Not too long or short, 24-26 episodes or 2 Seasons.
Thx
I am back, looking for more anime suggestions! =D
http://myanimelist.net/animelist/Justykanna
There's a link what I've watched.
-Action, with some form of love story on the side.
-Mecha works for me sometimes, as I loved Gundam 00 and Gundam SEED Destiny. Macross Frontier wasn't bad either.
-HD would be nice, but not necessary.
-Not buttloads of blood (Blood+ was probably pushing it a bit for me).
-It would be nice to have something not exceeding ~50 episodes, but not limited to that.
Thanks!
http://myanimelist.net/animelist/Justykanna
There's a link what I've watched.
-Action, with some form of love story on the side.
-Mecha works for me sometimes, as I loved Gundam 00 and Gundam SEED Destiny. Macross Frontier wasn't bad either.
-HD would be nice, but not necessary.
-Not buttloads of blood (Blood+ was probably pushing it a bit for me).
-It would be nice to have something not exceeding ~50 episodes, but not limited to that.
Thanks!
Justykanna wrote:
I am back, looking for more anime suggestions! =D
http://myanimelist.net/animelist/Justykanna
There's a link what I've watched.
-Action, with some form of love story on the side.
-Mecha works for me sometimes, as I loved Gundam 00 and Gundam SEED Destiny. Macross Frontier wasn't bad either.
-HD would be nice, but not necessary.
-Not buttloads of blood (Blood+ was probably pushing it a bit for me).
-It would be nice to have something not exceeding ~50 episodes, but not limited to that.
Thanks!
Maybe Code Geass? Definitely worth the watch despite somewhat lacking in the romance department. Another choice would be Escaflowne which is much better in terms of romance.
It's on-hold because I can't convince myself to finish the first season, despite being like... five episodes from the end. I just don't like the series, for whatever reason. I'll finish it someday... I think...Lance wrote:
Full Metal Panic! and it's later seasons fit all of those. I now see you have this in On-Hold.
Maybe Code Geass? Definitely worth the watch despite somewhat lacking in the romance department. Another choice would be Escaflowne which is much better in terms of romance.
Code Geass might be worth looking into - Gundam 00 had little in the romance part too but I absolutely loved it.
Escaflowne? I think I watched an episode or two eons ago but I can't remember.
Thanks for the suggestions!
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here is list of anime that I watchespielak213- wrote:
Knowing what you've watched would be nice.Loading wrote:
Looking for underatted anime
My favorite ones which I don't see other people talking about are:
Requiem for the phantom
Welcome to the nhk
Baccano
Ga-Rei: Zero
Kaiji (i dislike akagi)
some of them is still outside the folder, not anime videos, "New Folder = the video have a random name -.-", uncompleted eps (drop or I still trying that anime)
Phantom : sadly zwei is death in the last eps
Any got some suggestion on good anime with relaxing story ?
kinda like to love ru and stuff
harem genre would be nice xD
kinda bored watching blood these days >.>
kinda like to love ru and stuff
harem genre would be nice xD
kinda bored watching blood these days >.>
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Have you watched either seasons of Seitokai no Ichizon, or Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu?Loading wrote:
yaaa I looking for something like this too (harem)Shirotaku wrote:
Any got some suggestion on good anime with relaxing story ?
kinda like to love ru and stuff
harem genre would be nice xD
kinda bored watching blood these days >.>
Oh, I add you, maybe you can recommend me too!Justykanna wrote:
I am back, looking for more anime suggestions! =D
http://myanimelist.net/animelist/Justykanna
There's a link what I've watched.
-Action, with some form of love story on the side.
-Mecha works for me sometimes, as I loved Gundam 00 and Gundam SEED Destiny. Macross Frontier wasn't bad either.
-HD would be nice, but not necessary.
-Not buttloads of blood (Blood+ was probably pushing it a bit for me).
-It would be nice to have something not exceeding ~50 episodes, but not limited to that.
Thanks!
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Uh, just came around watching The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.
Certainly a pleasure to watch!
Has anybody else any movies like that? I have basically watched everything by Miyazaki and also 5cm per Second.
Certainly a pleasure to watch!
Has anybody else any movies like that? I have basically watched everything by Miyazaki and also 5cm per Second.
Look through the rest of Mamoru Hasoda's work if you liked The Girl Who Leapt Through Time. Summer Wars and The Wolf Children Ame and Yuki are the first two immediate suggestions that come to mind.noneed wrote:
Uh, just came around watching The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.
Certainly a pleasure to watch!
Has anybody else any movies like that? I have basically watched everything by Miyazaki and also 5cm per Second.
If you liked 5 Centimeters Per Second, then you'd probably do yourself a favor in checking out the rest of Makoto Shinkai's filmography. However, I honestly believe he makes the same film over and over again (filling something to the brim with artificial nostalgia), so the only other thing of his I'd truly suggest is the short film She And Her Cat.
>good stuffShirotaku wrote:
Any got some suggestion on good anime with relaxing story ?
kinda like to love ru and stuff
harem genre would be nice xD
kinda bored watching blood these days >.>
>relaxing story
>...To Love Ru? uh sure whatever works for you I guess bro (pretty sure that's FILLED TO THE BRIM with sexual tension, which is still tension)
As far as good, relaxing anime is concerned, there is a type of anime floating around referred to as iyashikei, where essentially a sort of Zen-like state is what is intended. Standout titles I'd recommend from this include:
- Aria The Animation/Natural/Origination
- Mushishi
- Sketchbook: Full Color's
Hataraki Man and Flag. For two different reasons, but yes, they're absolutely fantastic.Shirotaku wrote:
hmm does anyone got some good underated anime ?
It depends what specifically you like...GeeNX wrote:
Oh, I add you, maybe you can recommend me too!
Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood is my favourite right now. Unless you're in love with subs, I highly recommend the English dub.
Maybe Claymore or Witch Hunter Robin? I wasn't in love with either but they're both action oriented.
Just from a quick browse, it doesn't look like you watch mecha, which has been the bulk of what I've been watching lately.
Bakario
What the fuck...Loading wrote:
Phantom : sadly zwei is death in the last eps
Here's my anime list plan for the next few months. Might be of aid to some people to check them out.
1. Little Busters
2. To Heart
3. Sword Art Online
4. Clannad
5. Needless
6. Kanon
7. Maji de Watashi ni Koishinasa
8. Onii-chan Dakedo Ai Sae Areba Kankeinai yo ne
9. Kore wa Zombie Desu ka
10. Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukuna
11. Omamori Himari
12. Rosario + Vampire
13. School Rumble
14. School Days
15. OniAi
16. Hidan no Aria
17. Strawberry Panic
18. Accel World
19. Akane-iro ni Somaru Saka
20. Haiyoru! Nyaruko-san
21. High School DxD
22. Ano Natsu de Matteru
23. Excel Saga
24. Ladies Versus Butlers
25. Otome wa Boku ni Koishiteru
26. Princess Lover! (uncensored)
27. Ultimate Girls
7. Maji de Watashi ni Koishinasa
8. Onii-chan Dakedo Ai Sae Areba Kankeinai yo ne
9. Kore wa Zombie Desu ka
10. Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukuna
11. Omamori Himari
12. Rosario + Vampire
13. School Rumble
14. School Days
15. OniAi
16. Hidan no Aria
17. Strawberry Panic
18. Accel World
19. Akane-iro ni Somaru Saka
20. Haiyoru! Nyaruko-san
21. High School DxD
22. Ano Natsu de Matteru
23. Excel Saga
24. Ladies Versus Butlers
25. Otome wa Boku ni Koishiteru
26. Princess Lover! (uncensored)
27. Ultimate Girls
Just for your infomation. Don't watch Princess Lover's OVA. Why ? Because it's a H...(What is H ? Ask the others or me)Elit3noob wrote:
Here's my anime list plan for the next few months. Might be of aid to some people to check them out.1. Little Busters2. To Heart3. Sword Art Online4. Clannad5. Needless6. Kanon
7. Maji de Watashi ni Koishinasa
8. Onii-chan Dakedo Ai Sae Areba Kankeinai yo ne
9. Kore wa Zombie Desu ka
10. Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukuna
11. Omamori Himari
12. Rosario + Vampire
13. School Rumble
14. School Days
15. OniAi
16. Hidan no Aria
17. Strawberry Panic
18. Accel World
19. Akane-iro ni Somaru Saka
20. Haiyoru! Nyaruko-san
21. High School DxD
22. Ano Natsu de Matteru
23. Excel Saga
24. Ladies Versus Butlers
25. Otome wa Boku ni Koishiteru
26. Princess Lover! (uncensored)
27. Ultimate Girls
Girls with katanas and always love some lolis in the right animes.
Looking for the best animes that you people have seen in each category. I'm not necessarily picky. But PLEASE NO YAOI!!!
Your favorite anime for each category:
-Action
-Romance
-Sad
-Ecchi
-Horror
-Comedy
-Mystery
-Other Genres
My favorites have to be the Monogatari series.
Good night guys. <3
Looking for the best animes that you people have seen in each category. I'm not necessarily picky. But PLEASE NO YAOI!!!
Your favorite anime for each category:
-Action
-Romance
-Sad
-Ecchi
-Horror
-Comedy
-Mystery
-Other Genres
My favorites have to be the Monogatari series.
Good night guys. <3
-Action: Fate/Zero probably. Hard to think of these right on the spot.
-Romance: Nodame Cantabile. By and far the best executed romance in anime imo.
-Sad: Not an anime series, but I recommend Byousoku 5 Centimeter if you want something that will bring a tear to your eye.
-Ecchi: I guess Mayo Chiki, although I'm not a fan of the "genre". Mayo Chiki just managed to make me smile.
-Horror: Shiki. Hard to do good horror in anime, but Shiki is decent
-Comedy: Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu will have you laughing the whole time you watch. Definitely my favorite.
-Mystery: Monster. The anime is fine, but the manga is superior.
-Romance: Nodame Cantabile. By and far the best executed romance in anime imo.
-Sad: Not an anime series, but I recommend Byousoku 5 Centimeter if you want something that will bring a tear to your eye.
-Ecchi: I guess Mayo Chiki, although I'm not a fan of the "genre". Mayo Chiki just managed to make me smile.
-Horror: Shiki. Hard to do good horror in anime, but Shiki is decent
-Comedy: Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu will have you laughing the whole time you watch. Definitely my favorite.
-Mystery: Monster. The anime is fine, but the manga is superior.
I've had Fate/Zero on my list but I'm still working up to itLance wrote:
-Action: Fate/Zero probably. Hard to think of these right on the spot.
-Romance: Nodame Cantabile. By and far the best executed romance in anime imo.
-Sad: Not an anime series, but I recommend Byousoku 5 Centimeter if you want something that will bring a tear to your eye.
-Ecchi: I guess Mayo Chiki, although I'm not a fan of the "genre". Mayo Chiki just managed to make me smile.
-Horror: Shiki. Hard to do good horror in anime, but Shiki is decent
-Comedy: Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu will have you laughing the whole time you watch. Definitely my favorite.
-Mystery: Monster. The anime is fine, but the manga is superior.
Byousoku 5 Centimeter already came out!? I remember watching the trailer like it was yesterday...
Never heard of Nodame Cantabile but since you recommended it, it's worth a watch!
I love comedy! That's what I enjoy about ecchi animes, forgot to include that.
I think I've seen a bit of Shiki, but I could be wrong. ö
YES! Baka to Test was hilarious! But I was a bit upset about the 2nd season. ):
Haven't heard of Monster, but again it's worth a try!
Thank you so much!
DeletedUser_1780855
School days. Enjoy the huge ass twist.Elit3noob wrote:
Here's my anime list plan for the next few months. Might be of aid to some people to check them out.1. Little Busters2. To Heart3. Sword Art Online4. Clannad5. Needless6. Kanon
7. Maji de Watashi ni Koishinasa
8. Onii-chan Dakedo Ai Sae Areba Kankeinai yo ne
9. Kore wa Zombie Desu ka
10. Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukuna
11. Omamori Himari
12. Rosario + Vampire
13. School Rumble
14. School Days
15. OniAi
16. Hidan no Aria
17. Strawberry Panic
18. Accel World
19. Akane-iro ni Somaru Saka
20. Haiyoru! Nyaruko-san
21. High School DxD
22. Ano Natsu de Matteru
23. Excel Saga
24. Ladies Versus Butlers
25. Otome wa Boku ni Koishiteru
26. Princess Lover! (uncensored)
27. Ultimate Girls
Also the OVA's are stupidly funny.
Not every OVAs are funny.Cropzy wrote:
School days. Enjoy the huge ass twist.Elit3noob wrote:
Here's my anime list plan for the next few months. Might be of aid to some people to check them out.1. Little Busters2. To Heart3. Sword Art Online4. Clannad5. Needless6. Kanon
7. Maji de Watashi ni Koishinasa
8. Onii-chan Dakedo Ai Sae Areba Kankeinai yo ne
9. Kore wa Zombie Desu ka
10. Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukuna
11. Omamori Himari
12. Rosario + Vampire
13. School Rumble
14. School Days
15. OniAi
16. Hidan no Aria
17. Strawberry Panic
18. Accel World
19. Akane-iro ni Somaru Saka
20. Haiyoru! Nyaruko-san
21. High School DxD
22. Ano Natsu de Matteru
23. Excel Saga
24. Ladies Versus Butlers
25. Otome wa Boku ni Koishiteru
26. Princess Lover! (uncensored)
27. Ultimate Girls
Also the OVA's are stupidly funny.
Maji koi airing this season ? or spring season maybe ? 
are you suggesting that we watch everything that you watched?Xanaehla wrote:
http://myanimelist.net/animelist/Willabel
Hey guys, I've a question. After watching Clannad after story make me pissed off because of Tomoya. But I still like the base of the story. So I search for something similar and i found Kimi ga Nozomu Eien and Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora. So which one should I watch first ?
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Denizens of Osu and the Otaku Culture Sub Forum
THIS is a list of anime EVERYONE should watch Immediately
These Anime are handpicked from many anime, and they are picked because they are true icons in todays world, stories that will truly make you cry, or laugh, or ask questions, epic is an understatement, These are anime you should watch NOW, if you don't know an anime on this list, watch it NOW, ok im gonna give you the list now, Ready?, OK good, here it goes...Oh, ill also add that these arnt in any specific order, they are extremely good.
Evangelion (Probably the greatest anime ever made but I digress)
Cowboy Bebop
Madoka Magica
Death Note
Great Teacher Onizuka
Mononoke
Baccano!
Durarara!!
Code Geass
Ghost in The Shell
Stein's Gate
Ano Hana
Fate/Zero
Samurai Champloo
Legend of The Galactic Heroes
Hellsing Ultimate
Katanagatari
Bakuman
Natsume Yuujinchou
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
WATCH THESE ANIME RIGHT NOW
THIS is a list of anime EVERYONE should watch Immediately
These Anime are handpicked from many anime, and they are picked because they are true icons in todays world, stories that will truly make you cry, or laugh, or ask questions, epic is an understatement, These are anime you should watch NOW, if you don't know an anime on this list, watch it NOW, ok im gonna give you the list now, Ready?, OK good, here it goes...Oh, ill also add that these arnt in any specific order, they are extremely good.
Evangelion (Probably the greatest anime ever made but I digress)
Cowboy Bebop
Madoka Magica
Death Note
Great Teacher Onizuka
Mononoke
Baccano!
Durarara!!
Code Geass
Ghost in The Shell
Stein's Gate
Ano Hana
Fate/Zero
Samurai Champloo
Legend of The Galactic Heroes
Hellsing Ultimate
Katanagatari
Bakuman
Natsume Yuujinchou
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
WATCH THESE ANIME RIGHT NOW
Foxclore wrote:
Denizens of Osu and the Otaku Culture Sub Forum
THIS is a list of anime EVERYONE should watch Immediately
These Anime are handpicked from many anime, and they are picked because they are true icons in todays world, stories that will truly make you cry, or laugh, or ask questions, epic is an understatement, These are anime you should watch NOW, if you don't know an anime on this list, watch it NOW, ok im gonna give you the list now, Ready?, OK good, here it goes...Oh, ill also add that these arnt in any specific order, they are extremely good.
Evangelion (Probably the greatest anime ever made but I digress)
Cowboy Bebop
Madoka Magica
Death Note
Great Teacher Onizuka
Mononoke
Baccano!
Durarara!!
Code Geass
Ghost in The Shell
Stein's Gate
Ano Hana
Fate/Zero
Samurai Champloo
Legend of The Galactic Heroes
Hellsing Ultimate
Katanagatari
Bakuman
Natsume Yuujinchou
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
WATCH THESE ANIME RIGHT NOW
Evangelion
Cowboy Bebop
Madoka Magica
Death Note
Great Teacher Onizuka
Mononoke
Baccano!
Durarara!!
Code Geass
Ghost in The Shell
Stein's Gate
Ano Hana
Fate/Zero
Samurai Champloo
Legend of The Galactic Heroes
Hellsing Ultimate
Katanagatari
Bakuman
Natsume Yuujinchou
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Green is for watched
How is LoGH? I've heard a lot about it.
Legend of The Galactic Heroes is a Space Scifi Military Drama thing...
Masterfully choreographed. To give you a better image, Imagine Code Geass with a shit ton of amazing commanders like Lelouch on both sides, where political intrigues, plots and schemes are far from uncommon. Imagine unbelievable battles in space, Its really really good.
Expert Review:
Masterfully choreographed. To give you a better image, Imagine Code Geass with a shit ton of amazing commanders like Lelouch on both sides, where political intrigues, plots and schemes are far from uncommon. Imagine unbelievable battles in space, Its really really good.
Expert Review:
SPOILER
This series is overrated on this site. That is to say, with 110 episodes, your vote only counts after you've seen 22 episodes, almost a full season, and those who don't like this show probably won't wait for 22 episodes to decide.
Which is a shame, as it's only after about 20 episodes that this series progresses from something that is slow, somewhat overly bombastic, and hinting at more to come to show itself to be one of the most intelligent pieces of anime that's been made to date.
When I say 'intelligent', I don't mean it to be cunning, surprising the viewer with unsuspected plot lines or new angles to view something. Nor does it delve deeply into some obscure theory of science or arts, bombarding the viewer with ideas he couldn't have come up with himself. In fact, there's absolutely nothing in this series that is wholly unexpected or very deep. What it has, though, is a sense of scale that's unsurpassed in any anime - or, for that matter, any television show - I've seen.
Legend of the Galactic Heroes centers around - you guessed it - a bunch of people who, according to populace at large that inhabits the fictional future this series plays in, are of heroic proportions. That is to say, heroic in a very classical sense, being possibly a negative thing as well as a positive.
The series is set in a future wherein the universe known to man is divided into two camps, the aristocratic and absolutist Galactic Empire, and the democratic Free Planets' Alliance, who have been embroiled in a war for some time, seemingly
being evenly matched. This balance is shattered when a military genius with a far-reaching ambition rises on the Imperial side, prompting the Alliance to, somewhat grudgingly, give ever greater backing to the most capable officer on their own side. Both men surround themselves with able staff, who become legends in their own right.
It sounds like your average hero of freedom-versus-tyrant story, but it turns out to be anything but. First of all, the heroes do have a sense of their own importance, but also the sense to question whether they are all that special, or whether the circumstances of their times have just brought them to a spotlight which people equal to them could never have aimed at. More importantly, the main question on which the whole series hinges remains an open one. This question is the age-old one of which is better, autocracy or democracy, the problem being that a good autocracy is usually better than a good democracy, but a bad autocracy being worse than a bad democracy. Within the happenings of the show, it becomes apparent that, militarily speaking, at least, a good autocracy has an edge over democracy in terms of speed and decisiveness, and this shows in how the series progresses.
A large part of the series is devoted to showing the war and its subsequent smaller-scale rumblings. The war is fully shown from the side of the commanding officers - one of only a very few shows to do so - and does show an appropriate sense of scale. With battles involving thousands of battleships and millions of men, simple depictions of large-scale tactics take the place of views of the battlefield itself, and a considerable part of the show is, laudable, devoted to discussions on logistics and military intelligence.
A larger part still, though, is devoted to discussions on politics, all within the greater autocracy versus democracy question. Again, these thoughts never go very deep, but what strikes one is that so very many possible variables are brought up. Almost any motive of rulers or the general populace that might affect a political decision is included at some point in the show, making me at least think to myself: 'They even thought of thát one.' The show does tend, here and there, to lean toward the old 'good soldier, bad politician' cliché, but, overall, it really lacks a clear villain, instead showing each possible side (apart, perhaps, from religious fanatics) from every possible angle. Moreover, all this is shown within a future universe that is highly consistent over the full 110 episodes, even if differences between the warring sides tend to be somewhat exaggerated: in many cases whole societies seem to act a bit too much according to a somewhat radical ideology, only to make their following actions be true to form.
This being true to form applies also to most of the actions that, at first glance, seem to be overly dramatical, in the first place many of the actions of the dozen or so main protagonists. However, when thinking about the how and why of their actions, it usually becomes clear that they cannot have but acted as they did, according to cultural mores and individual character. A case in point would be the reliance of many Imperial officers on the character of some military commander to predict his battlefield tactics. This would seem lunacy, until it is remembered that the Imperial commanders are a tight-knit group, mostly of noble birth, and known to each other: each commander would know the peculiarities of all others, which become all the more predictable as the importance of gaining personal glory and honour in battle are taken into the equation.
This reliance on known characteristics of all personalities is also possible because the characters don't evolve all that much. Now, I've never understood why 'character progression' in general seems to mean having characters make a full volte-face, and I am, in fact, happy with a series that shows all characters as being fully grown, and fixed in their ways. Each has a specific role to play, and a mind-set that might be predictable, but is, again, true to form. This doesn't make the character shallow. Far from it: their characteristics mean that each takes a single position to a fitting extreme, making for interesting differences between the characters, and accompanying differences in outlook.
That said, it is indeed true that the characters may be somewhat flat, and quite a few seem to be included only to show a different point of view toward a specific situation or theory, but it is exactly this relative flatness that makes it possible for them to discuss so many situations.
As for the art, it is old and outdated, but that can't be held against the show. It is a shame that, mainly in the first season, the series is at times simply bad: persons walk in an awkward way, scenes are recycled, and even relative positions of facial structures change from frame to frame. There's no excuse for that. Technically, though, the art definitely gets better during the course of the show.
In fact, the show being old might be a boon. The creators have opted to make the drawing style relatively realistic, which fits the series splendidly. One has only to look at the manga to see how different it could have been: the style of the manga doesn't fit the show at all.
Real points have to go to the design. Again, nothing is really innovative, from the spaceships to the almost 19th century looking setting to the uniforms of the soldiers. It is, however, solid, and consistent, and really brings the world to life.
The music is outstanding. It mainly consists of generally well-known classical compositions, which, granted, have been often used before, but never have they been used to such splendid effect: especially the use of pieces during battle sequences, fitting the individual scenes to the music, is a joy to watch.
As a whole, Legend of the Galactic Heroes never tries to be overly deep, and, though it tends to be somewhat bombastic, never loses itself to any glorification. It is slow and quite meticulous, focusing on a lot of details, and consists for the largest part of dialogue, not action. The story progresses slowly, and only after about a season's worth of episodes the real story starts to evolve.
And this show never, ever tries to evoke an emotional response. The whole series is based on having the viewer have an intellectual understanding of what happens, not an emotional one. There are, thus, no cheap tricks to elicit emotional response, nothing overly dramatic (barring a few strokes of bombast), and no characteristics that make a main protagonist or villain.
I can only applaud this, considering it a feat to produce such a good series without relying on drama. Legend of the Galactic Heroes is, in this sense, the absolute antithesis of my other personal favourite, Le Portrait de Petit Cossette, appealing to the rational side of the viewer, even when the protagonists act with all their vaunted 'foppery and whim
Which is a shame, as it's only after about 20 episodes that this series progresses from something that is slow, somewhat overly bombastic, and hinting at more to come to show itself to be one of the most intelligent pieces of anime that's been made to date.
When I say 'intelligent', I don't mean it to be cunning, surprising the viewer with unsuspected plot lines or new angles to view something. Nor does it delve deeply into some obscure theory of science or arts, bombarding the viewer with ideas he couldn't have come up with himself. In fact, there's absolutely nothing in this series that is wholly unexpected or very deep. What it has, though, is a sense of scale that's unsurpassed in any anime - or, for that matter, any television show - I've seen.
Legend of the Galactic Heroes centers around - you guessed it - a bunch of people who, according to populace at large that inhabits the fictional future this series plays in, are of heroic proportions. That is to say, heroic in a very classical sense, being possibly a negative thing as well as a positive.
The series is set in a future wherein the universe known to man is divided into two camps, the aristocratic and absolutist Galactic Empire, and the democratic Free Planets' Alliance, who have been embroiled in a war for some time, seemingly
being evenly matched. This balance is shattered when a military genius with a far-reaching ambition rises on the Imperial side, prompting the Alliance to, somewhat grudgingly, give ever greater backing to the most capable officer on their own side. Both men surround themselves with able staff, who become legends in their own right.
It sounds like your average hero of freedom-versus-tyrant story, but it turns out to be anything but. First of all, the heroes do have a sense of their own importance, but also the sense to question whether they are all that special, or whether the circumstances of their times have just brought them to a spotlight which people equal to them could never have aimed at. More importantly, the main question on which the whole series hinges remains an open one. This question is the age-old one of which is better, autocracy or democracy, the problem being that a good autocracy is usually better than a good democracy, but a bad autocracy being worse than a bad democracy. Within the happenings of the show, it becomes apparent that, militarily speaking, at least, a good autocracy has an edge over democracy in terms of speed and decisiveness, and this shows in how the series progresses.
A large part of the series is devoted to showing the war and its subsequent smaller-scale rumblings. The war is fully shown from the side of the commanding officers - one of only a very few shows to do so - and does show an appropriate sense of scale. With battles involving thousands of battleships and millions of men, simple depictions of large-scale tactics take the place of views of the battlefield itself, and a considerable part of the show is, laudable, devoted to discussions on logistics and military intelligence.
A larger part still, though, is devoted to discussions on politics, all within the greater autocracy versus democracy question. Again, these thoughts never go very deep, but what strikes one is that so very many possible variables are brought up. Almost any motive of rulers or the general populace that might affect a political decision is included at some point in the show, making me at least think to myself: 'They even thought of thát one.' The show does tend, here and there, to lean toward the old 'good soldier, bad politician' cliché, but, overall, it really lacks a clear villain, instead showing each possible side (apart, perhaps, from religious fanatics) from every possible angle. Moreover, all this is shown within a future universe that is highly consistent over the full 110 episodes, even if differences between the warring sides tend to be somewhat exaggerated: in many cases whole societies seem to act a bit too much according to a somewhat radical ideology, only to make their following actions be true to form.
This being true to form applies also to most of the actions that, at first glance, seem to be overly dramatical, in the first place many of the actions of the dozen or so main protagonists. However, when thinking about the how and why of their actions, it usually becomes clear that they cannot have but acted as they did, according to cultural mores and individual character. A case in point would be the reliance of many Imperial officers on the character of some military commander to predict his battlefield tactics. This would seem lunacy, until it is remembered that the Imperial commanders are a tight-knit group, mostly of noble birth, and known to each other: each commander would know the peculiarities of all others, which become all the more predictable as the importance of gaining personal glory and honour in battle are taken into the equation.
This reliance on known characteristics of all personalities is also possible because the characters don't evolve all that much. Now, I've never understood why 'character progression' in general seems to mean having characters make a full volte-face, and I am, in fact, happy with a series that shows all characters as being fully grown, and fixed in their ways. Each has a specific role to play, and a mind-set that might be predictable, but is, again, true to form. This doesn't make the character shallow. Far from it: their characteristics mean that each takes a single position to a fitting extreme, making for interesting differences between the characters, and accompanying differences in outlook.
That said, it is indeed true that the characters may be somewhat flat, and quite a few seem to be included only to show a different point of view toward a specific situation or theory, but it is exactly this relative flatness that makes it possible for them to discuss so many situations.
As for the art, it is old and outdated, but that can't be held against the show. It is a shame that, mainly in the first season, the series is at times simply bad: persons walk in an awkward way, scenes are recycled, and even relative positions of facial structures change from frame to frame. There's no excuse for that. Technically, though, the art definitely gets better during the course of the show.
In fact, the show being old might be a boon. The creators have opted to make the drawing style relatively realistic, which fits the series splendidly. One has only to look at the manga to see how different it could have been: the style of the manga doesn't fit the show at all.
Real points have to go to the design. Again, nothing is really innovative, from the spaceships to the almost 19th century looking setting to the uniforms of the soldiers. It is, however, solid, and consistent, and really brings the world to life.
The music is outstanding. It mainly consists of generally well-known classical compositions, which, granted, have been often used before, but never have they been used to such splendid effect: especially the use of pieces during battle sequences, fitting the individual scenes to the music, is a joy to watch.
As a whole, Legend of the Galactic Heroes never tries to be overly deep, and, though it tends to be somewhat bombastic, never loses itself to any glorification. It is slow and quite meticulous, focusing on a lot of details, and consists for the largest part of dialogue, not action. The story progresses slowly, and only after about a season's worth of episodes the real story starts to evolve.
And this show never, ever tries to evoke an emotional response. The whole series is based on having the viewer have an intellectual understanding of what happens, not an emotional one. There are, thus, no cheap tricks to elicit emotional response, nothing overly dramatic (barring a few strokes of bombast), and no characteristics that make a main protagonist or villain.
I can only applaud this, considering it a feat to produce such a good series without relying on drama. Legend of the Galactic Heroes is, in this sense, the absolute antithesis of my other personal favourite, Le Portrait de Petit Cossette, appealing to the rational side of the viewer, even when the protagonists act with all their vaunted 'foppery and whim
Now, see, I don't think Bakuman, Samurai Champloo, FMA: Brotherhood, or even Anohana or S;G are must-watches. They appeal to very specific aesthetics that, yes, a lot of anime fans attach to, but that does not mean that they are be-all-end-all titles. It's worth noting what kind of person should watch what when making a recommendation instead of just shouting "THESE ARE MY FAVOURITES WATCH THESE RIGHT NOW LOSER".Foxclore wrote:
Denizens of Osu and the Otaku Culture Sub Forum
THIS is a list of anime EVERYONE should watch Immediately
These Anime are handpicked from many anime, and they are picked because they are true icons in todays world, stories that will truly make you cry, or laugh, or ask questions, epic is an understatement, These are anime you should watch NOW, if you don't know an anime on this list, watch it NOW, ok im gonna give you the list now, Ready?, OK good, here it goes...Oh, ill also add that these arnt in any specific order, they are extremely good.
Evangelion (Probably the greatest anime ever made but I digress)
Cowboy Bebop
Madoka Magica
Death Note
Great Teacher Onizuka
Mononoke
Baccano!
Durarara!!
Code Geass
Ghost in The Shell
Stein's Gate
Ano Hana
Fate/Zero
Samurai Champloo
Legend of The Galactic Heroes
Hellsing Ultimate
Katanagatari
Bakuman
Natsume Yuujinchou
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
WATCH THESE ANIME RIGHT NOW
So, basically...Bakuman should be recommended to those who like shonen shows that may not have a focus on action and can handle slower pacing. Samurai Champloo is for folks who don't necessarily want more than awesome fight scenes combined with campy, anachronistic technical-story juxtaposition (basically: if hip-hop samurais sound interesting to you do not pass this one up). FMA: Brotherhood is for fans of the original FMA manga/manga purists in general. Anohana is for those who like manipulative tragedy that for the first 10 episodes is actually very competently executed outside of the Mary Sue tragedybait. Steins;Gate is for those who want to combine SCIENCE! with otakubait and visual novel tragedy.
tl;dr: This thread is meant for more specialized recommendations, based off of what the user has seen/what they are looking for, not just blanket recommendations. There are dozens of lists of those out there.
Finally, ending this post with a recommendation request. Looking into potential shonen-ai/shoujo-ai titles that do not invoke the ideas of standard gender roles in a relationship. Also, non-pornographic.
I understand what you are trying to say but that is not the intention of the post I made. Just because someone liked a specific type of anime doesn't mean they wont enjoy other types, especially if those are of very high quality.
For Example: I generally hate mecha and anything that has to do with it, yet I enjoyed every bit of Eva and Cowboy Bebop
Your point may be true is most situations, but not this one, these anime will appeal to pretty much any one, if they don't they they must be people so nit picky about things that no one even likes to hang around them, seeing as they will most likely always make complaints and remarks about something they dont like (OMG why the hell are the peas mixed with the mashed potatoes, i'm not eating this)
Also Suggestions:
Junjou Romantica
Sekaiichi Hatsukoi
Fuyu no Semi
Patalliro!
Uragiri wa Boku no Namae wo Shitteiru
Ai no Kusabi
Thats all I could find :/
Disclaimer: Disregarded the do not statement, since I know of so little and generally don't like this kind of stuff
For Example: I generally hate mecha and anything that has to do with it, yet I enjoyed every bit of Eva and Cowboy Bebop
Your point may be true is most situations, but not this one, these anime will appeal to pretty much any one, if they don't they they must be people so nit picky about things that no one even likes to hang around them, seeing as they will most likely always make complaints and remarks about something they dont like (OMG why the hell are the peas mixed with the mashed potatoes, i'm not eating this)
Also Suggestions:
Junjou Romantica
Sekaiichi Hatsukoi
Fuyu no Semi
Patalliro!
Uragiri wa Boku no Namae wo Shitteiru
Ai no Kusabi
Thats all I could find :/
Disclaimer: Disregarded the do not statement, since I know of so little and generally don't like this kind of stuff
Since I've only seen one of those, I'll be busy with those, thanks a lot.
Now...
Also, generally, it's more than just genre that goes into recommendations, too. Making a good recommendation also deals with potential tone and direction (as well as genre).
Basically, the only reason why I have a problem with that list was your tone in delivery it. Nothing is a must-love.
Now...
...this is not the best point of view. Because everyone has their own interests. I mean, I don't particularly like Evangelion, Bakuman, or Steins;Gate. Plenty of people don't like Madoka or Anohana. It's more of a 'this is popular among the general non-big-3 crowd, watch these to be in the loop' sort of idea instead of 'watch these because they are the best'.Foxclore wrote:
Your point may be true is most situations, but not this one, these anime will appeal to pretty much any one, if they don't they they must be people so nit picky about things that no one even likes to hang around them, seeing as they will most likely always make complaints and remarks about something they dont like (OMG why the hell are the peas mixed with the mashed potatoes, i'm not eating this)
Also, generally, it's more than just genre that goes into recommendations, too.
Making a good recommendation also deals with potential tone and direction (as well as genre).Basically, the only reason why I have a problem with that list was your tone in delivery it. Nothing is a must-love.
That being said, does anyone have a lesser known generic shounen that is dear to them? I want something mindless to watch. I'd prefer it to be under 26 episodes.
ampzz
Preference in genre?Lance wrote:
Entry level shitI mean everyone has their own tastes. I have to disagree with this trend of posting a list of things instead of simply asking for something specific. There are charts for this.
That being said, does anyone have a lesser known generic shounen that is dear to them? I want something mindless to watch. I'd prefer it to be under 26 episodes.
Otherwise this recommendation could become quite lengthy.
Bakario
Kaze no StigmaLance wrote:
Entry level shitI mean everyone has their own tastes. I have to disagree with this trend of posting a list of things instead of simply asking for something specific. There are charts for this.
That being said, does anyone have a lesser known generic shounen that is dear to them? I want something mindless to watch. I'd prefer it to be under 26 episodes.
Guys, I have a question. Are there Anime like : A guy makes promises with some girls or one girl. But he have to move away. Later he come back to make those promises become true. Or you could say that it's like Kanon or One. Thx for the Suggestion.
Bakario
That sounds like Makoto Shinkai, Kyoanus, or GhibliDX5536 wrote:
Guys, I have a question. Are there Anime like : A guy makes promises with some girls or one girl. But he have to move away. Later he come back to make those promises become true. Or you could say that it's like Kanon or One. Thx for the Suggestion.
Hey guys! I hope i won't come across as too picky. I never watched much anime, i'll try to go by example of what i like. I liked the original Dragon Ball and the first seasons of Slayers, they were mostly about self discovery, exploration, meeting interesting people and visiting interesting places. There was always a good climax fight to close a "chapter". There are a lot of series that fit into that description, but most are about ridiculous fights that go on for ever like in Dragon Ball Z or Bleach. I hate pointless fighting with no consequence (like characters taking mortal wounds and just shrugging it off), i get bored fast when watching those. I watched the Samurai Champloo series recently. The animation and choreography looked good, also Nujabes did the tracks. But it was awful, filled with pointless fights because the characters were established as completely overpowered from the first episode and would heal deep cut wounds in minutes. I can't see myself getting invested in that.
Other series i liked a lot were Samurai 7. The characters and the setting were amazing, Katsushiro's arc was pure brilliance, every fight had a purpose and the series ended with such a satisfying climax (i really don't want to spoil much in case somebody hasn't seen it, it's the best anime i have seen, highly recommended). Another one was Heat Guy J (not many people have seen it, from what i can tell). Like Samurai 7, it had an interesting setting and a well done overarching political conflict. Problems were solved with the brain first and violence second. Like Dragon Ball and Slayers it had a lot of exploration and interesting characters.
I'll mention Death Note and Ghost in the Shell, but who didn't like those.
As you can probably tell, i'm not much into cute romance things, high school drama or DBZ clones, but unfortunately this is what i usually come across (i'm feeling very lucky that i just happened to come across Samurai 7 and Heat Guy J). Sorry, this came out lengthy.
Other series i liked a lot were Samurai 7. The characters and the setting were amazing, Katsushiro's arc was pure brilliance, every fight had a purpose and the series ended with such a satisfying climax (i really don't want to spoil much in case somebody hasn't seen it, it's the best anime i have seen, highly recommended). Another one was Heat Guy J (not many people have seen it, from what i can tell). Like Samurai 7, it had an interesting setting and a well done overarching political conflict. Problems were solved with the brain first and violence second. Like Dragon Ball and Slayers it had a lot of exploration and interesting characters.
I'll mention Death Note and Ghost in the Shell, but who didn't like those.
As you can probably tell, i'm not much into cute romance things, high school drama or DBZ clones, but unfortunately this is what i usually come across (i'm feeling very lucky that i just happened to come across Samurai 7 and Heat Guy J). Sorry, this came out lengthy.
I'd almost say you're hopeless just by this.dreta wrote:
I watched the Samurai Champloo series recently. The animation and choreography looked good, also Nujabes did the tracks. But it was awful, filled with pointless fights because the characters were established as completely overpowered from the first episode and would heal deep cut wounds in minutes. I can't see myself getting invested in that.
However, I have solutions for you.
There is "Psycho-Pass" which is a newer show, and has similar action and themes to HeatGuy.
Also Cowboy Bebop and Trigun might interest you, in terms of themes and action and what not. Seriously, i'd be surprised if you hadn't heard of them or seen them, they're two of the most impressive and mature shows you can watch. The writing is great in those, and the dubs (should you choose to watch those) are really good.
One last one I can reccomend is Darker than Black. It has all the right things that should fit into what you like, as well as good characters, pacing and action scenes.
These anime all have smart writing, good characters and should mostly fit into what you say you like. If you like none of them, i'm not sure I can help you.
I completely forgot about Cowboy Bebop. Never heard about Trigun, will check it out along with Phycho-Pass and Darker than Black. Thanks so much!
anyone recommend me any anime like "BAKEMONOGATARI" ?
It depends on what element of Bakemonogatari you liked.
If you want more like it, watch Nisemonogatari and Nekomonogatari.
If you want some artsy imagery combined with otaku-aimed material, try out more from Studio Shaft (including Madoka Magica, but that's a given at this stage), including the following: Arakawa Under the Bridge, Hidamari Sketch, Sasai-san@Ganbaranai, and Sayonara Zetsubou-sensei.
If you want an intelligent harem title, well, good luck, because it's pretty much this.
If you want more like it, watch Nisemonogatari and Nekomonogatari.
If you want some artsy imagery combined with otaku-aimed material, try out more from Studio Shaft (including Madoka Magica, but that's a given at this stage), including the following: Arakawa Under the Bridge, Hidamari Sketch, Sasai-san@Ganbaranai, and Sayonara Zetsubou-sensei.
If you want an intelligent harem title, well, good luck, because it's pretty much this.
I would add Tatami Galaxy into the above list. It's not by Shaft, but it has the same (even crazy) animation as other series by Shaft.Mogsworth wrote:
It depends on what element of Bakemonogatari you liked.
If you want more like it, watch Nisemonogatari and Nekomonogatari.
If you want some artsy imagery combined with otaku-aimed material, try out more from Studio Shaft (including Madoka Magica, but that's a given at this stage), including the following: Arakawa Under the Bridge, Hidamari Sketch, Sasai-san@Ganbaranai, and Sayonara Zetsubou-sensei.
If you want an intelligent harem title, well, good luck, because it's pretty much this.
The monologue is a bit fast but it's one of the similarities to Bakemonogatari series imo
Presentation-wise, I would agree with The Tatami Galaxy being thrown up there. In terms of material, eh, its plot is ephemeral at best and a lot more full of symbolism and meaning than Bakemonogatari. Not exactly as easy of a watch.
If you end up liking that one, though, I'd recommend Cat Soup and Mind Game, from the same director. Kaiba is also a recommendation but has a completely different tone.
If you end up liking that one, though, I'd recommend Cat Soup and Mind Game, from the same director. Kaiba is also a recommendation but has a completely different tone.
@Mogsworth: You're right, but as the requester doesn't really specify what he wanted, might as well try recommend anime that have a bit similarities to him (even if there's a big chance that the one he like is the Harem element).
EDIT: I'm also searching for anime with the same vibe as Mushishi & Kino no Tabi. Anything that deals with wandering around like in Kino no Tabi but also have some strangeness & serenity as in Mushishi
EDIT: I'm also searching for anime with the same vibe as Mushishi & Kino no Tabi. Anything that deals with wandering around like in Kino no Tabi but also have some strangeness & serenity as in Mushishi
Kokoro Connect? I guess that has the same sort of thing going on. Kind of a vague description.Sallad4ever wrote:
@Mogsworth: You're right, but as the requester doesn't really specify what he wanted, might as well try recommend anime that have a bit similarities to him (even if there's a big chance that the one he like is the Harem element).
EDIT: I'm also searching for anime with the same vibe as Mushishi & Kino no Tabi. Anything that deals with wandering around like in Kino no Tabi but also have some strangeness & serenity as in Mushishi
Kokoro Connect is the exact opposite of those types of shows.
Aria the Animation, Ikoku Meiro no Croisee, and Mononoke are better, more-fitting suggestions. Mononoke being the most-fitting.
Aria the Animation, Ikoku Meiro no Croisee, and Mononoke are better, more-fitting suggestions. Mononoke being the most-fitting.
mathexpert9981 wrote:
Does anybody have any suggestions for good slice of life/comedy/school anime? Things like MM!, Kannagi, K-On!, etc.
here are a few Hidamari Sketch,Toradora,Joshiraku,Yuru Yuri,Minami-ke,A-Channel,Welcome to the NHK,Durarara
ampzz
Do yourself a favour and watch these unless you haven't already:mathexpert9981 wrote:
Does anybody have any suggestions for good slice of life/comedy/school anime? Things like MM!, Kannagi, K-On!, etc.
Some other kind of titles that you could watch would be:
Not your standard slice of life/comedy anime, but I would also greatly recommend Shirokuma Cafe. If you continue to want something different, Kuragehime might be up your alley.
Not going for moe slice of life recommendations because those are overdone and kinda grating.
Not going for moe slice of life recommendations because those are overdone and kinda grating.
Looking slice of life/comedy anime?
maybe you should watch "Little Buster" or "Hyouka"
I'm greatly reccomend them
or maybe Slice of life with musical anime?
I would reccomend you "Tari Tari" or "Love Live!"
maybe you should watch "Little Buster" or "Hyouka"
I'm greatly reccomend them
or maybe Slice of life with musical anime?
I would reccomend you "Tari Tari" or "Love Live!"
Watched Mononoke Hime and it was great!!! Thanks Mogs
Now searching for a good shounen anime, any genre but action. I don't mind old stuff as long as it's good
Now searching for a good shounen anime, any genre but action. I don't mind old stuff as long as it's good
amnesia is the best!
I wouldn't really recommend Amnesia, myself, even as a fan of reverse harems/bishounen stuff in general. It's bland, predictable, and pretty boring. Each guy in the show has barely definable traits and it's one of the dullest uses of alternate dimensions I've ever seen. The only things that really stands out are the visuals, but you can't just have a decent art style (with horrendous fashion) without having good cinematography or (more importantly) a good script.
Better reverse harem titles include Ouran High School Host Club and potentially La Corda d'Oro.
Also, Sallad4ever: I didn't mean Mononoke Hime (although it is my favourite of Miyazaki's work!), but just Mononoke, the spin-off of Ayakashi. It's VERY similar to Mushi-shi.
Better reverse harem titles include Ouran High School Host Club and potentially La Corda d'Oro.
Also, Sallad4ever: I didn't mean Mononoke Hime (although it is my favourite of Miyazaki's work!), but just Mononoke, the spin-off of Ayakashi. It's VERY similar to Mushi-shi.
^this >u<nurazrinzulkaffli wrote:
amnesia is the best!
Hi guys, came to request some suggestions. My favorite anime is Ouran High School Host Club, and some of the reasons I like it so much is that it pokes fun at a lot of genre conventions and I love how unique the characters are. Could anyone suggest animes with atypical (and likable) characters that also break away from what is normal for their genres?
Lucky StarMoway wrote:
Hi guys, came to request some suggestions. My favorite anime is Ouran High School Host Club, and some of the reasons I like it so much is that it pokes fun at a lot of genre conventions and I love how unique the characters are. Could anyone suggest animes with atypical (and likable) characters that also break away from what is normal for their genres?
Danshi Kokosei no Nichijou, Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita, and (to an extent, simply due to a memorable cast and very silly nature) School Rumble.Moway wrote:
Hi guys, came to request some suggestions. My favorite anime is Ouran High School Host Club, and some of the reasons I like it so much is that it pokes fun at a lot of genre conventions and I love how unique the characters are. Could anyone suggest animes with atypical (and likable) characters that also break away from what is normal for their genres?
Lucky Star plays so heavily into the tropes of its genre that I wouldn't count it.
lol, I only know Mononoke Hime so when you write Mononoke in your post I automatically think about the movie one. Still, it's a pleasant misunderstanding cause I fairly enjoy Mononoke HimeMogsworth wrote:
Also, Sallad4ever: I didn't mean Mononoke Hime (although it is my favourite of Miyazaki's work!), but just Mononoke, the spin-off of Ayakashi. It's VERY similar to Mushi-shi.
Edit: ofc I'll watch Mononoke. The Anime image in MAL already made me drool
Not sure if this is the right place to ask (not reading the first page for the win), but which one would you suggest the most of these:
Tamayura, Gosick, Tari Tari, Hyouka or Akane-Iro ni Somaru Saka?
Tamayura, Gosick, Tari Tari, Hyouka or Akane-Iro ni Somaru Saka?
It's the right place to ask, but it depends, really on what you want, as these shows are all differently-paced and have different sorts of execution.
If you want a pretty standard harem-VN adaptation, go for Akane-Iro. If you want a slower-paced slice of life, either Tamayura or Hyouka. If you want a slightly faster-paced slice of life, go for Tari Tari. If you want a mystery anime, go for Gosick.
Out of all of those, I'd suggest either Gosick or Tari Tari, just out of personal favourites.
If you want a pretty standard harem-VN adaptation, go for Akane-Iro. If you want a slower-paced slice of life, either Tamayura or Hyouka. If you want a slightly faster-paced slice of life, go for Tari Tari. If you want a mystery anime, go for Gosick.
Out of all of those, I'd suggest either Gosick or Tari Tari, just out of personal favourites.
Gosick will be the first then. Thanks!
I'm looking for comedy, the other genres is can be anything, preferably slice of life or school life. Please click my signature so you wouldn't suggest anything that on the list. thank you
Hi there, just posting here cause I wanted some anime suggestions, here's some anime I have watched and loved:
- Mushishi
- Darker than black
- Higurashi no naku koro ni (just first season... the second one was so-so
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- Mushishi
- Darker than black
- Higurashi no naku koro ni (just first season... the second one was so-so
)Nekomonogatari[AsunaYuuki] wrote:
I'm looking for comedy anime with preferably catgirls (and maids are never a minus). Only similar anime that I have watched is Mayoi Neko Overrun!. I tried watching Nyan-koi but I didn't like that.
Mayo Chiki! is the anime for you! Maids + comedy = one hell of an ride.[AsunaYuuki] wrote:
I'm looking for comedy anime with preferably catgirls (and maids are never a minus). Only similar anime that I have watched is Mayoi Neko Overrun!. I tried watching Nyan-koi but I didn't like that.
Just sayin'
-Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai kara Kuru Sou Desu yo?
-Ore no Kanojo (oreshura)
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-Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai kara Kuru Sou Desu yo?
-Ore no Kanojo (oreshura)
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As far as the catgirl suggestions are concerned: Ehh, not much fetish stuff is my field of expertise, but I guess Asobi ni Ikuyo! (catgirl aliens + girls with guns; I haven't seen much of it but I've heard mixed things) would fit your expectations. The episodes I saw still did have a lot of comedy, so hey.
Also, I wanted to just remind everyone of something. Textwall impending.
Similarly, this is not a thread to just throw down titles you might like without any rhyme or reason. It makes the flow of the thread even more awkward, especially when you don't explain the reasoning for throwing down these titles.
Finally, at least pay attention to certain things when making suggestions. Like, if you have a request arranged like this:
tl;dr: Use your heads when making suggestions. It makes it much easier on the requester.
Also, I wanted to just remind everyone of something. Textwall impending.
What I'm trying to get at by quoting the OP here is to not leave a list of "this is stuff I like go watch this now". We're supposed to be fulfilling search criteria from a poster, not just...offering blanket suggestions. There are guides on many websites for titles major anime fans should watch to just be in the know, so doing things like quoting those here does not help anyone (maybe adding lists like those to the OP would help).ampzz wrote:
...we move on to the part of offering suggestions to particular users which is simpler if you do something that includes:
- Try to break up certain aspects of your suggestion list by grouping similar anime together or, if they're after multiple genre requests, group them into their respective labels.
Some people prefer being able to organise their plan-to-watch lists by watching one genre type at a time.- Possibly give your own short take on the anime titles which doesn't have to be much, even a few words is better than nothing at all.
- Take into consideration of which anime they've listed as already seen or the comparative title they're after.
- Offer a few anime titles at a time, even if they are the OVA of the same named anime title as most people might skip OVA, OAD or movies since they didn't know about them.
Similarly, this is not a thread to just throw down titles you might like without any rhyme or reason. It makes the flow of the thread even more awkward, especially when you don't explain the reasoning for throwing down these titles.
Finally, at least pay attention to certain things when making suggestions. Like, if you have a request arranged like this:
A good response would be the following:Request wrote:
I watched and liked Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, and Black Lagoon. Where should I go next?
A mediocre response would be the following:Suggestion wrote:
I would suggest both seasons of Jormungand (Jormungand and Jormungand Perfect Order). They have a heavy focus on action, deal with bouts of moral ambiguity, feel very different from most other action anime, and have a mature look and feel to them. The emphasis on gunplay in its action make it more similar to Bebop and Black Lagoon compared to Champloo, but the fight choreography is still there and rather intense.
A bad response would be the following:Suggestion wrote:
Watch Jormungand! It's full of action and Koko is a badass.
An off-kilter response would be:Suggestion wrote:
Watch Jormungand Koko is my waifu
Notice that offering a more detailed suggestion would be able to possibly highlight elements of the show that people liked. It's a matter of finding plenty of similarities between titles, whether that'd be tonally, plot-wise, character-wise, animation-quality-wise, and so on. Generally, the more things two shows have in common while still being their own thing, the better the suggestion is. If they ask about a show you don't know about and don't provide detail on what they liked about it, do some research. Reading a plot synopsis/reviews on sites like Anime News Network or MAL generally can aid in making better suggestions.Suggestion wrote:
Um...Eureka Seven has action and nice animation, maybe check that out?
tl;dr: Use your heads when making suggestions. It makes it much easier on the requester.
I'm trying to find a good anime that's emotional, but in the genre of shounen. Any suggestions?
The only one I can think of is BECK.Irisu wrote:
I'm trying to find a good anime that's emotional, but in the genre of shounen. Any suggestions?
It's not as emotional as it make you cry river but for me, I like how they try to advance with their band and the interaction between the band mates. Also some occasion with the band playing their song on the stage is quite emotional for me.
PS: You can also some of the mainstream title (if you haven't watched them) like Gintama, they have some tear inducing moments in some of their arc.
Any suggestions for me to find a comedy anime besides Nichijou? :<
Gintama is a fantastic comedy
It' very long though, 252 episodes
Great Teacher Onizuka is also very good
It' very long though, 252 episodes
Great Teacher Onizuka is also very good