Any anime you would Recommend to someone...

[debtcollector]

I will give you all the anime I'm familiar with, and they've all been mentioned before (I think):
Durarara!!--Stupid name aside, a really charming tale of high schoolers in Tokyo as they slowly get embroiled in the criminal underworld and the paranormal. Great characters, great story.

Baccano!--A story of Depression-era gangsters and bootleggers and their conflicts with each other told in a non-linear way, leaving you to put the pieces together yourself. Also great characters and story.

Neon Genesis Evangelion--A socially awkward teen is forced to pilot a giant robot to fight "Angels": giant monsters bent on wiping out humanity. Despite how cliched that sounds, the story gets so much better as the series progresses and you get closer looks at the main characters' neuroses. Can't recommend this one enough, and the finale movie (End of Evangelion) and the remakes (Rebuild of Evangelion). EDIT: Wait, only four years? You've probably already seen this one. Watch it again, anyway.

Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood--Okay I haven't actually finished this one, but this one has the most traditionally framed story (a continuing epic told linearly from episode to episode) than the others. The story (guy's brother's soul is locked in a suit of armor due to an alchemical accident and he wants a way to fix it) hasn't really rocked as hard as the others but has enough hooks to keep you engaged and the fight scenes are quite good.

Phantom: Requiem for a Phantom--Guy gets press-ganged into becoming a hitman for a secret criminal organization. Incredibly grim for about the first half, but undergoes a drastic tonal shift about two-thirds through that's a bit jarring. Still, a mature anime that succeeds in being dark without feeling emo.

 

[neonsword13-ops]

I'll just put my favorites here and you can decide what to do with them.

*Cracks neck*

Fooly Cooly (FLCL)
Baccano!
Durarara!!
K-On!
Gurren Lagann
Angel Beats
Persona 4: The Animation (Would only suggest watching if you've beaten the game)
Black Butler
Panty And Stocking With Garterbelt (PASWG)
Cowboy Bebop
Death Note

And although I have not finished them, Fractale and Steins;Gate get my recommendation.

EDIT: I almost forgot. I have to include The Boondocks. It's american made, but it still worthy of being called anime.

 

[Dr. Cakey]

I'm pretty sure no one has mentioned Trigun. Which is both ridiculous and tragic.

I'll reiterate Code Geass, Death Note, Durarara!!, Angel Beats!, FMA and to a higher degree FMA Brotherhood, Kokoro Connect, Future Diary, Baccano!, Madoka Magica, Gurren Lagann, Evangelion, Darker than Black...there are other good ones there, but I haven't seen them, so I can't vouch for them.

Except Elfen Lied, which you will probably want to skip due to excessive gore. I also thought it was incredibly boring. And I know all about boring - I watched Bleach. *rimshot*

Boku No Pico

You did not just suggest that, please tell me... Dear god you are a horrible person.
With all due respect of course.

YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

K (that's what it is actually called, ongoing)

Why would you recommend an anime that 1) has only 2 (?) episodes at the moment and 2) will end up sucking?

I recommend Sword Art Online, it's still ongoing but it's one of the best new animes I've seen in a while.

Unlike some people, I don't hate SAO. But it's really...not that great. Maybe the novels are good, I haven't read them, but the anime on the whole is pretty dull.

Captcha: mouth watering
There's probably a joke about SAO in there somewhere, if I had the patience to find it...

 

[GTwander]

Captcha: mouth watering
There's probably a joke about SAO in there somewhere, if I had the patience to find it...

It was likely setting up a joke for Mysterious Girlfriend X.

*blergh*

Shit was gross.

 

[Sonic Doctor]

Baccano! A non-linear story set in the 1930's Prohibition Period that tells the story of seemingly unrelated characters clashing into each other. It is truly a ruckus.

I was going to say Baccano! as well.

Since it has been stuck in my head and I'm halfway through watching the series a second time, I would recommend Spice and Wolf. I've found some people find it boring because of the heavy bit of thinking about trade economics involved, but I find the show brilliant and the economics stuff as good filler bits that actually makes sense to be involved and help the story's pace.

For me, the problem with a thread like this is that I don't watch much anime, and Baccano! and Spice and Wolf are the only anime that I've found I like well enough to recommend. That's probably because I tend to only like to watch anime that has really good dubs(meaning the voices fit the look of the characters). Considering that the dubs for both of those shows were done by FUNimation, I think I have bias when it comes to what kind of anime I will like. It could also be that the draw/art style of both shows are quite similar.

So, I've given all I can for now.

 

[Dr. Cakey]

Captcha: mouth watering
There's probably a joke about SAO in there somewhere, if I had the patience to find it...

It was likely setting up a joke for Mysterious Girlfriend X.

*blergh*

Shit was gross.

Wow, Captcha is pretty well-versed in recent anime. Or maybe it just has weird tastes?

For me, the problem with a thread like this is that I don't watch much anime, and Baccano! and Spice and Wolf are the only anime that I've found I like well enough to recommend. That's probably because I tend to only like to watch anime that has really good dubs(meaning the voices fit the look of the characters). Considering that the dubs for both of those shows were done by FUNimation, I think I have bias when it comes to what kind of anime I will like. It could also be that the draw/art style of both shows are quite similar.

So, I've given all I can for now.

Well hey, lucky for you (actually, lucky for everybody) FUNimation dubs virtually everehthing nowadays.

Speaking of Funimation...has nobody mentioned Soul Eater?

 

[Nikolaz72]

Daily Lives of Highschool boys. Its sooooo FUNNY!

I laughed out loud at every single episode, and thats saying something. More fun than even some of the best stand-up comedians I've seen.

 

[Nikolaz72]

dont mean to steal the thread from OP but can anyone reccemend any good Medival fantasy anime's?i liked stuff like Berserk and Tower of Druaga , Doasnt have to be super bloody and serious but atleast no kid stuff

Spice and Wolf, definetely. They took a travel-story about a travelling merchant and medieval economics and made it interresting.

In slightly related more actiony we have this seasons Sword Art Online. Its about people stuck in a virtual world medieval-esque MMO. But theres no magic.

 

[Nerexor]

Well, it looks like everyone has mentioned pretty much every popular action series there is, so I'll tip in with some less violent stuff.

One show I watched recently, and like a lot, was Bakuman which is about two guys who decide to become mangaka. It gives an interesting view into how manga gets serialized and the process of creating it. The music is great, the animation is good, and the story is pretty fun to watch. There are two seasons out with a third upcoming. It's also worth mentioning that it's by the same writer/artist pair that created Death Note.

Besides that my recommendations are pretty much the same. Death Note, TRIGUN, Cowboy Bebop, Season 1 of Darker than Black[footnote]There is no season 2 of that show. Just like there was only 1 Highlander movie.[/footnote], Code Geass, the English dub of Hellsing Ultimate is quite good if you don't mind foul language and goretastic fights, FMA: Brotherhood.

Or if you want to watch prettily animated robots blow things up in the name of idealism: Gundam 00 is a pretty solid entry in that category. If you can stomach mediocre animation and are a fan of the genre, then I definitely recommend the original Mobile Suit Gundam.

Captcha: take a look

 

[GrandmaFunk]

dont mean to steal the thread from OP but can anyone reccemend any good Medival fantasy anime's?i liked stuff like Berserk and Tower of Druaga , Doasnt have to be super bloody and serious but atleast no kid stuff

Moribito - Guardian of the Spirit
Claymore
Twelve Kingdoms
Scrapped Princess

Slayers if you're open to something silly

 

[Giest4life]

I'm thoroughly disappointed in the community for not mentioning Higurashi. And I'm not even a fan of Animes.

 

[One Shot wonder]

I'm not a massive anime fan but I'd recommend:
-Black Lagoon (Dark in places, funny in places, doesn't fall into too many of the typical stereotypes of an anime).
-Cromartie High school (10 minute bouts of hilarity, and a character you will meet in episode one who is my favourite character in any animated series - or real life - ever).

 

[Jabberwock King]

K (that's what it is actually called, ongoing)

Why would you recommend an anime that 1) has only 2 (?) episodes at the moment and 2) will end up sucking?

What makes you think it's going to suck? Do you know what will happen in it?

 

[williams_toni]

I think if you want something a little light hearted you should try dragonball z and the original dragonball if you like they are pretty old school, I've watched it 4 times and I still love it! You should also try Durarara or Deadman Wonderland. Both are amaziiing! There are the obvious Bleach and Naruto as well.

 

[Jdb]

I'd like some recommendations as well, but I'm not sure what, out of what's listed, fits my preferences. Based on this preference list, can you help me identify recommendations?

Adventure
Anything that "feels" like adventure, even if it isn't by definition.
Hard science fiction
Regular science fiction
Romance
Romance-Comedy
Must have some sort plot and character development.

If it helps, here's a list of what I've seen so far.

Birdy the Mighty: Decode
Rosario + Vampire
School Rumble
Spice and Wolf
Anything Adult Swim aired.

 

[Gatx]

Here we go with all the people suggesting things that were licensed in the 90s and early 2000s like Cowboy Bebop and Black Lagoon. Plus the OP says he hasn't watched any anime in 4 years so he has seen anime before. I think it would be smarter to recommend stuff that's come out since then.

So, first and foremost, Fate/Zero.

That is all.

dont mean to steal the thread from OP but can anyone reccemend any good Medival fantasy anime's?i liked stuff like Berserk and Tower of Druaga , Doasnt have to be super bloody and serious but atleast no kid stuff

This applies to you too. It's not medieval per se but it's definitely fantasy and King Arthur's in it (sort of). Basically some time in the modern age (I would assume some time in the 90s) seven mages gather together for a competition where they each summon one hero from history/legend as a familiar to fight for the Holy Grail.

 

[Azeal]

Trip yourself the fuck out and watch FLCL and TTGL (Gurenn lagann for short). I think they are both on Hulu, if you don't have a site you like to use. If I ever try drugs, I will watch those while wasted. It will probably be amazing.

Newer stuff I like:
Accel world (first season just finished)
Guilty Crown (only 1 season, but it's a good one)
Fate/zero, and I never watched fate/stay night (which probably made it even better I think)
(Fate/zero is wayyy better, the summoned heroes pretty great. Better than the original that's for sure)
DRRR (or Durarara!), by the same people who did Baccano

 

[uchytjes]

I finished watching Elfen Lied 3 days ago (moved onto Wolf's Rain now which I would highly recommend), and it might be in my top 3 animes now, really emotionally exhausting although it has a happy ending and the tone of the show is just amazing, although there is a shit tonne of gore it goes with the plot which I like and that is coming from someone who dislikes huge ammounts of gore because I think it's stupid. Definatly a 9.5/10 anime, the only thing holding it back is Yuka, god I disliked her, mainly because she was always crying and complaining yet has the least problems out of the cast, seriously...

Spoiler

A victim of a Pedophile with parents who don't give 2 shits about her, 2 schizophrenic serial killers with one of them suffering from Stockholm Syndrome and Kouta, who had his sister and father brutally murdered.

... And yet she is the one who whines and cries all the time!

Thanks for the suggestion man but I dont think my fragile little mind can take anymore emotionally exhausting anime, at the moment (I am one of the annoying people who cries at the end). Although it does sound like something I will definitely check out in the future.

SPOILERS FOR ELFEN LIED [Spoilered for you ]

Spoiler

Also I have a question for you about the end of Elfen Lied. Do you think Lucy came back in the end? I am pretty sure it is her at the door, because it would be too unlikely just to be some random woman come to sell bread or something. It was also made pretty clear Lucy cant really die, because she goes through soldiers like a knife through butter, despite losing her other ear, I am pretty sure she survived.

Good question, it is a happy ending in the anime. What happens is...

Spoiler

The music box finishes as soon as the figure arrives at the door which signifies that Lucy is dead (she went up to the soldiers and commited suicide essentially because she loved Kouta and he would never forgive her, she throws her arms up ressembling this) she loved that music box and it finishing means she is finally at peace, but the Grandfather clock starts going again, the object that Nyu loved.

This means that Lucy lost her horns and no longer exists and the Nyu personality has full control, you can see this because in the final battle Lucy only has 2 invisible arms instead of 4, as she had already lost 1 horn, losing both means her psychopathic side no longer exists and she is free to live out the rest of her life as Kaede/Nyu with the rest of the main characters.

Hope that cleared things up

Having read the manga, I can tell you that the story doesn't end all too well for them...

 

[BRENDOG28]

if you want an anime to just chill out to relax and have a really good laugh, watch the english dub of Ninja Nonscence