I hate Anime. Make me like it!

[Moeez]

You want more subdued animes that are more realistic and thought-provoking?

Paranoia Agent, if you want a mind-blowing detective thriller with fascinating character stories, poignant moments, and supernatural materialism. After this anime, I never looked at commercialism the same way again.
http://www.wsfl-home.de/img/Animes/Paranoia%20Agent.jpg
Watch it http://anime-media.com/category/paranoia-agent/page/2/

Ghost in the Shell, if you like very brainy and political sci-fi that deals with very deep themes and also future terrorism. And bloody awesome action!
http://www.skuldo.com/images/standalone.jpg
Watch it http://anime-media.com/category/ghost-in-the-shell-sac-the-2nd-gig/page/3/

Time of Eve, if you want to see more human/android relationships without action-heavy scifi tropes.
http://www.justthebuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/rikuo-and-the-android-sammy.jpg
Watch it http://www.animecrunch.com/time-of-eve-episode-1/

Azumanga Daioh, if you can get past the typical anime art, this is the funniest life slice anime about schoolgirls out there without any fanservice!
http://static.animekiwi.com/images/upload/azumanga.jpg

 

[Jonluw]

No? Fuck off?

That wasn't very nice now was it?

If he doesn't like it, why should we go out of our way to make him like it?

It wasn't very nice but who really requires me to be nice?

This might, to some extent [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/codeofconduct]

 

[Mordwyl]

Most of my favourites are fairly old school, including good old City Hunter. Doubt any of the kids today even saw that one.

 

[ccggenius12]

While it itself is not anime, Megas XLR heavily parodies it, as well as American pop culture. You said you didn't want over the top stuff, at least to start, so I'd recommend holding off on this until you let some of the milder stuff get the foot in the door for you. I wish I'd remembered this series earlier for some other threads, as it does a decent enough job of exposing the uninitiated to the tropes, while still coming off as American. Plus, It involves a giant robot with a car for a head, and there are entirely too few of those.
Great Teacher Onizuka is also a relatively transitional series. Basically, a former Biker uses sheer force of will in an effort to become the greatest teacher in the world. The first eight episodes are basically background information, and the last few slowed down a bit, but the middle was an excellent slice of life story.
If you find that you enjoyed Cowboy Bebop, I'd recommend picking up some of the Lupin III movies/OVAS. The characters of bebop were loosely based on the main cast of Lupin III. Castle Cagliostro was directed by Miyazaki, and Steven Spielburg is quoted as stating that it has one of the best chase scenes he's ever seen.
I only recommend secondary series because I can't think of any primaries that haven't already been mentioned.
Also, while not anime, the Ace Attorney series of games are point and click adventure games for the DS that carry a strong story with an excellent cast of characters. I'd recommend finding some translated japanese roms or the international edition(I think one exists. My friends said there's one w/ multiple languages). The american release tries to shoehorn it into taking place in america. Apparently bento boxes are known as box lunches and feature wagon wheel pasta and donuts...

Long post is long.

 

[higgs20]

just continue to not like it? probably easier.

 

[Jaranja]

No? Fuck off?

That wasn't very nice now was it?

If he doesn't like it, why should we go out of our way to make him like it?

It wasn't very nice but who really requires me to be nice?

This might, to some extent [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/codeofconduct]

Even in the nicest places (Like the Escapist), there is always that speck of evil.

Ying Yang, Vultures by Chinua Achebe.

It's good stuff.

 

[Singularly Datarific]

Instead of the usual series' given by the others, I show you Miyazake.
His work is reaaally good movies, with weird premises and epic tales.
Personal favorite is Porco Rosso: A WW1 flying ace is hanging out in the Mediterranean, branded an outlaw by the newly fascist italian govt, and is making money as a bounty hunter. Also, he's a pig, somehow. But anyways, seaplane pirates, overenthusiastic American villain (He's a pompous fool), etc etc.

 

[Moeez]

Beck, if you're into a drama about creating a rock band in Japan and wanting to make it big in USA, with plenty of cross-appeal and Engrish thrown in for good measure.
http://loyalkng.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/beck-live-action.jpg
Watch it http://anime-media.com/category/beck-show/page/3/

 

[Communist partisan]

I really,REALLY dislike anime. but I also see myself as an openminded person, So I'll try to get into it! to help you help m I'll say what I dislike about anime and what I need in a series to like it. the anime series I have tried to watch is:

Neon Genesis Evangelion, Berserk, Full metal alchemist, Naruto, DBZ, Death Note and some other stuff I can' remember!

So, What I dislike about anime is the art style in general(I have started to not hate it so I can watch it), the over the top action scenes (Combat should not be "OMG HE IS THROWING PLANETS AT HIM!!!" it should be fairly "realistic"), the depressing tone of some of them (I want to be entertained not depressed), the girls voices, the girls HH cups, and some other stuff

What I like in a series: A good story that is very well written, characters is really important, humor, the setting must be good (I don't care if it's steampunk or Scifi or fantasy, etc) and lastly I want something that makes you think. (Good humor series don't need anything of the tings I have stated. As long as it's funny)

So, do you accept the challenge?

If you don't like it you don't like it, I dunno why peapole constantly try to force themselfs to like something...

It's the same thing if you tryed to enjoy stapping yourself in the leg even if you really hate it.

You see where I'm going whith this?

 

[[.redacted]]

I've gone into detail about this on so many other threads, one of which is actually still on the "hot threads" section as I post, so, in short, watch Claymore.

[sub]Nobody ever does, but I'll keep posting it XD[/sub]

 

[Sacman]

Try Ergo Proxy it's pretty awesome... not many anime cliches either... the art styles distances itself pretty well too...<.<

And of course Serial Experiments Lain... though it is pretty bleak...<.<

 

[Danik93]

I really,REALLY dislike anime. but I also see myself as an openminded person, So I'll try to get into it! to help you help m I'll say what I dislike about anime and what I need in a series to like it. the anime series I have tried to watch is:

Neon Genesis Evangelion, Berserk, Full metal alchemist, Naruto, DBZ, Death Note and some other stuff I can' remember!

So, What I dislike about anime is the art style in general(I have started to not hate it so I can watch it), the over the top action scenes (Combat should not be "OMG HE IS THROWING PLANETS AT HIM!!!" it should be fairly "realistic"), the depressing tone of some of them (I want to be entertained not depressed), the girls voices, the girls HH cups, and some other stuff

What I like in a series: A good story that is very well written, characters is really important, humor, the setting must be good (I don't care if it's steampunk or Scifi or fantasy, etc) and lastly I want something that makes you think. (Good humor series don't need anything of the tings I have stated. As long as it's funny)

So, do you accept the challenge?

If you don't like it you don't like it, I dunno why peapole constantly try to force themselfs to like something...

It's the same thing if you tryed to enjoy stapping yourself in the leg even if you really hate it.

You see where I'm going whith this?

I see it like this, To make my entertainment as entertaining as possible I need to broaden my horizon. I have tried some anime that sucked. so I asked the excapist because I know the majority here loves anime. I found the show Baccano! which I really starting to like so I'm pleased with what it lead to. there is a difference between forcing and giving it another chance.

 

[Danik93]

I've gone into detail about this on so many other threads, one of which is actually still on the "hot threads" section as I post, so, in short, watch Claymore.

[sub]Nobody ever does, but I'll keep posting it XD[/sub]

I watched the trailer... It was weird. Is the show that weird or is it just he trailer?

 

[The Stonker]

I can't make you like something. I just can't.

 

[ApeShapeDeity]

Ok, some suggestions.

Cowboy Bebop
Ghost in the Shell (there's 2 movies and 2 TV series)
Spirited Away
Fumoffu: Full Metal Panic (bloody hilarious)

P.S. I love anime, but Neon Genisis makes me want to ***** slap Sanjei.

 

[Comrade Mateo]

I do and I submit Baccano! to you.


Synopsis (via MyAnimeList): During the late 1930s in Chicago, the transcontinental train, Flying Pussyfoot, is starting its legendary journey that will leave a trail of blood all over the country. At the same time in New York, the ambitious scientist Szilard and his unwilling aide Ennis, are looking for missing bottles of the immortality elixir. In addition, a war between the mafia groups is getting worse. On board the Advena Avis, in 1711, alchemists are about to learn the price of immortality.

Watch it in English.

Bravo... that looks kinda good! I'll give it a shot!

JAHHH NINJA'D

DO THAT.

It's really good.

 

[Danik93]

I can't make you like something. I just can't.

That isn't true! everybody can make me like stuff! the easiest way should be to make me like some artist. (Hint: I like Lily Allen and Children of Bodom)

 

[[.redacted]]

I've gone into detail about this on so many other threads, one of which is actually still on the "hot threads" section as I post, so, in short, watch Claymore.

[sub]Nobody ever does, but I'll keep posting it XD[/sub]

I watched the trailer... It was weird. Is the show that weird or is it just he trailer?

I didn't ever watch the trailer, but I would say that the show is not 'weird' as such, more dark and complicated.

Not too complicated to follow, mind you, and the gecko ending (the anime tied it all up, while the manga continues) took some of the edge off it, but it is still just... just...

It's brilliant, it really is, even A Song Of Ice And Fire didn't leave the same impression on me as this did.

Give it a try, you have nothing but time to lose.

 

[Archangel768]

Try

Ghost in the Shell (the TV series)
Cowboy Bebop
Ergo Proxy
Samurai Champloo
Check out the Studio Ghibli Movies

If you do try them out, tell me what you think.

 

[The Stonker]

I can't make you like something. I just can't.

That isn't true! everybody can make me like stuff! the easiest way should be to make me like some artist. (Hint: I like Lily Allen and Children of Bodom)

Well I could always torture you to like it.