Best of the Best - Anime

[nothinghere]

I've watched a lot of anime but now i'm having trouble finding more good series. I don't care if its romance as long as it has a deep story and good character design, and some action might help. I'd also like to know what you think the best Anime of all time is and why.

Out of the little I watched i'd probally say Vampire Knight because it had an intriguing story and character development with plenty of action and it was able to keep me interested.

 

[Cherry Cola]

Cowboy Bebop.

Space cowboys with Jazz music? How can you not love it?

 

[NeutralDrow]

I don't think you can come up with a "best." How exactly would you objectively compare, say...Ghost in the Shell with Maison Ikkoku?

On topic, though...Princess Tutu. It's surprisingly good.

 

[delet]

If you want DEEP, you can't get any more DEEP than Neon Genesis Evangelion...

Truly, NGE, while not the best mass appeal anime, is my absolute favorite anime. It's more or less required watching for any anime fan, regardless of if you like it in the end or not.

 

[BlumiereBleck]

I'd say Gundam Wing is, the design, the characters, the story, and the early 19th century references and in the movie THE NAZI'S ATTACK!!!

 

[TheTim]

Well, Dragon ball meta-series (Dragon ball/Z/GT) is the best you'll find imo.
for its length and main character/main villain development.

 

[neonnightlite]

I haven't seen many but Elfen Lied is the best in my opinion. It's got an interesting plot and kept me interested. To bad it was only 13 episodes. : (

 

[Timotei]

The following is shamelessly ripped from a previous post of mine. All the bolded are "must watches"

Spoiler: Slice of Life

-Lucky Star
-The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
-K-On!
-School Rumble
-The Great Teacher Onizuka
-Azumunga Daioh
-Midori Days
-Ouran High School Host Club

And if you want a little spice in your Slice:
-Welcome to the NHK
-BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad
-ToraDora

Spoiler: Action

-Cowboy Bebop
-Outlaw Star
-Trigun
-Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
-Mobile Suit Gundam: 08th MS Team
-Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
-Baccano!
-Full Metal Panic!
-Code Geass
-Desert Punk
-Gundam 00
-Hellsing Ultimate

Spoiler: Adventure

-Wolf's Rain
-Kino's Journey

Spoiler: Drama

-Rozen Maiden
-Now and Then, Here and There (very heavy show)
-Princess Tutu (give it a chance)

Spoiler: Mystery/Horror/Physiological thriller

-Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
-Death Note
-Red Garden
-Blue Gender
-Monster
-RIN ~Daughters of Mnemosyne~
-Paranoia Agent

 

[Marik2]

Well I dont know any good romance anime that has action, but this IMO is the best romance anime because the guy isnt scared of girls, he doesnt get nosebleeds, and theres no over the top fanservice.

Its pretty realistic in terms of couples dealing things in a relationship.

 

[Raijha]

Kara no Kyoukai had engaging characters, awesome animation, an ok story, and a lot of awesomeness. Haibane Renmei was also absolutely amazing, with awesome music, great character development, an absolutely amazing story and beautiful art. Either of those will do you well for a little while.

 

[Rune342]

Code Geass is a good choice. I had seen bits of it here and there, so I finally decided to watch it. 50 episodes later and I was happy with my choice.

 

[Willsor]

Well, I am going to be really normal and boring and say Bleach and Death note. No doubt you've seen both, but I find them to be good anime's

 

[Broken Boy]

Cowboy Bebop.

Space cowboys with Jazz music? How can you not love it?

Seconds this!!!

Bebop is the best imo!!!

 

[TheYellowCellPhone]

What animes have you watched?

If you can tolerate its gore and high amount of fanservice, High School of the Dead. Action packed, funny, and sentimental.
If you can tolerate its high amounts of gore, violence, and nudity, Elfen Lied. Wonderful story and character development.
For its moderate violence, Gunslinger Girl. Good character developement, nice action.

 

[nothinghere]

Its a personal opinion of what gave you the most enjoyment nothing else.

 

[mettle_edge]

FLCL, it's one of the best. The depth is buried under a bit a crazy randomness though.

Eureka 7 and Trigun also go as one of my top picks.

 

[MrMixelPixel]

The following is shamelessly ripped from a previous post of mine. All the bolded are "must watches"

Spoiler: Slice of Life

-Lucky Star
-The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
-K-On!
-School Rumble
-The Great Teacher Onizuka
-Azumunga Daioh
-Midori Days
-Ouran High School Host Club
-ToraDora

And if you want a little spice in your Slice:
-Welcome to the NHK
-BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad

Spoiler: Action

-Cowboy Bebop
-Outlaw Star
-Trigun
-Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
-Mobile Suit Gundam: 08th MS Team
-Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
-Baccano!
-Full Metal Panic!
-Code Geass
-Desert Punk
-Gundam 00
-Hellsing Ultimate

Spoiler: Adventure

-Wolf's Rain
-Kino's Journey

Spoiler: Drama

-Rozen Maiden
-Now and Then, Here and There (very heavy show)
-Princess Tutu (give it a chance)

Spoiler: Mystery/Horror/Physiological thriller

-Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
-Death Note
-Red Garden
-Blue Gender
-Monster
-RIN ~Daughters of Mnemosyne~
-Paranoia Agent

This has pretty much stated everything I would of recommended and more. While I don't see my favorite Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood up there... I highly recommend that too. Cuz, as I mentioned it is my favorite.

 

[nothinghere]

Its a personal opinion of what gave you the most enjoyment

 

[Serenegoose]

Ghost in the Shell and Cowboy Bebop are my favourites, but I've got a soft spot for Azumanga Daioh as well. I can't say they're the best, but they're my favourites.