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Well then.
This is my kind of thread.
First, this:
Take that with a grain of salt as there are some missing.
As for my personal recommendations, There is:
Neon Genesis Evangelion
An angsty sci-fi set in the near future featuring giant bio-mechanical war machines punching things.
Gurren Lagann
An incredibly over the top action-sci-fi featuring big robots punching things, bigger robots punchings and robots the size of galaxies punching things.
Kaichou wa Miad Sama!
A romance/drama slice of life detailing the relationship between a girl who hates boys and a boy who is infamous for rejecting girls advances.
Each of these are my personal favorites.
EDIT:
Almost forgot:
5 Centimeters Per Second
What can I say about this.
It is one of the most bittersweet romance movies I've ever seen.
I cry every time I watch it, and I love it.
This is my kind of thread.
First, this:
Take that with a grain of salt as there are some missing.
As for my personal recommendations, There is:
Neon Genesis Evangelion
An angsty sci-fi set in the near future featuring giant bio-mechanical war machines punching things.
Gurren Lagann
An incredibly over the top action-sci-fi featuring big robots punching things, bigger robots punchings and robots the size of galaxies punching things.
Kaichou wa Miad Sama!
A romance/drama slice of life detailing the relationship between a girl who hates boys and a boy who is infamous for rejecting girls advances.
Each of these are my personal favorites.
EDIT:
Almost forgot:
5 Centimeters Per Second
What can I say about this.
It is one of the most bittersweet romance movies I've ever seen.
I cry every time I watch it, and I love it.
Would be a lot easier if you'd say, what kind of genre you prefer.solidsnake101023 said:
So I'll just say:
Angel Beats - Action, romance, spaltter, violence, drama, comedy (The only Anime that ever made me cry. A true masterpiece)
Samurai Champloo - Historical,violence, splatter.... what do you want more?
Infinite Stratos - Action, ecchi, harem and mecha
Gurren Lagann - I have no words for how to describe this Anime (Final battle just blew my mind)
Soul Eater - Action, superpowers ... simple but still one of my favourites
Densetsu no yuusha no densetsu (The Legend of the Legendary Heroes) - Action, magic, romance, splatter, violence
Can you be any more vague? Seriously, do you expect anything useful to come out of this thread without stating any kind of personal preferences? You'll just get people posting their favourite animation works, at the very least half of which probably won't be to your liking.
If you don't want to give any criteria you can just as well search for other general recommendation threads (of which there're dozens upon dozens) or just go to a Japanese animation database and sort the entries via popularity. This way you'd also save time waiting for responses.
If you don't want to give any criteria you can just as well search for other general recommendation threads (of which there're dozens upon dozens) or just go to a Japanese animation database and sort the entries via popularity. This way you'd also save time waiting for responses.
Beside the usual Cowboy Bebop, Trigun, Death Note, ext ext that people will inevitably mention,
I also suggest Samurai Champloo and Mushishi
I also suggest Samurai Champloo and Mushishi
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Well, not sure what your preference might be, but here's some of my personal favorites.
FLCL- Should be view by any anime fan or anyone who's getting into anime.
Madoka Magica- While it may look cutesy at first and is essentially a magical girl anime, it's a much darker take on the genre.
Death Note- A good beginner pick. While it does have it's silly moments, it's still an incredibly fun watch.
Evangelion- While people these days have mixed feeling towards the series now, it's still worth a watch to see if it's right for you or not.
Bakemonogatari- Slow paced and a bit dialogue-y, but if you look pass that you'll find an interesting supernatural mystery series with great visuals.
Fullmetal Alchemist- Both the original series (Although I haven't seen it in years) and Brotherhood.
K-ON!- A bit of required taste. Just don't go into it with high standard and take it as a light-hearted slice of life comedy.
Welcome to the NHK- Just as K-ON! would be a ligh-hearted slice of life comedy, WttNHK would very well be a dark slice of life dramatic-comedy, dealing with the life of a secluded, anti-social NEET.
Clannad- If you want a good mix of feel-good comedy and heartfelt drama.
Lucky Star- Very similar to K-ON! Except made up of many different, loosely-jointed skits, and focuses more on comedy. I admit, I didn't like this the first time seeing it, but after the second viewing I loved it.
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya- Another good beginner's choice. Start with this if you want a slice of life comedy.
Cowboy Bebop- I think at this point this is pretty much an anime essential.
Gurren Lagann- If you wanna see some of the most ridiculous action anime has to offer, this is the series for you.
Kino's Journey and Mushi-Shi- I put both here because they're very similar to each other. Kino's Journey deals with a young travaler's experience travaling to many different countries and the different, and sometimes bizarre people and customs that makes them up. As Mushi-Shi is about a Mushi master who deals with cases pertaining to creatures known as Mushi. Both are episodic, slow paced, and atmospheric.
As for movies, I personally suggest Satoshi Kon's entire filmography (Which is, like, only four films before he died)
And of course, the Studio Ghibli/Hayao Miyazaki stuff.
FLCL- Should be view by any anime fan or anyone who's getting into anime.
Madoka Magica- While it may look cutesy at first and is essentially a magical girl anime, it's a much darker take on the genre.
Death Note- A good beginner pick. While it does have it's silly moments, it's still an incredibly fun watch.
Evangelion- While people these days have mixed feeling towards the series now, it's still worth a watch to see if it's right for you or not.
Bakemonogatari- Slow paced and a bit dialogue-y, but if you look pass that you'll find an interesting supernatural mystery series with great visuals.
Fullmetal Alchemist- Both the original series (Although I haven't seen it in years) and Brotherhood.
K-ON!- A bit of required taste. Just don't go into it with high standard and take it as a light-hearted slice of life comedy.
Welcome to the NHK- Just as K-ON! would be a ligh-hearted slice of life comedy, WttNHK would very well be a dark slice of life dramatic-comedy, dealing with the life of a secluded, anti-social NEET.
Clannad- If you want a good mix of feel-good comedy and heartfelt drama.
Lucky Star- Very similar to K-ON! Except made up of many different, loosely-jointed skits, and focuses more on comedy. I admit, I didn't like this the first time seeing it, but after the second viewing I loved it.
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya- Another good beginner's choice. Start with this if you want a slice of life comedy.
Cowboy Bebop- I think at this point this is pretty much an anime essential.
Gurren Lagann- If you wanna see some of the most ridiculous action anime has to offer, this is the series for you.
Kino's Journey and Mushi-Shi- I put both here because they're very similar to each other. Kino's Journey deals with a young travaler's experience travaling to many different countries and the different, and sometimes bizarre people and customs that makes them up. As Mushi-Shi is about a Mushi master who deals with cases pertaining to creatures known as Mushi. Both are episodic, slow paced, and atmospheric.
As for movies, I personally suggest Satoshi Kon's entire filmography (Which is, like, only four films before he died)
And of course, the Studio Ghibli/Hayao Miyazaki stuff.
I'll second Angel Beats and Bakemonogatari the latter is just plain funny and Angel Beats made me Cry like a bit one or two times.
As for my own suggestions, this is going to be hard since most of what I would have mentioned have already been mentioned but.
Nabari No Ou: An anime about Ninjas, It's fun to watch plus its concept of what a ninja is suppose to be is really clever.
Hetalia: The characters are all named after countries England, France Etc, each episode is about 5 minutes long, but you will find your self laughing. Also I suggest the english dub version for this one, the Jokes sound better this way.
Shiki: A great Horror anime, that brings a certain ruined pop culture monster back to its former glory.
Nichijou: A slice of life/comedy about nothing really, but it's funny on how over the top they can be.
As for my own suggestions, this is going to be hard since most of what I would have mentioned have already been mentioned but.
Nabari No Ou: An anime about Ninjas, It's fun to watch plus its concept of what a ninja is suppose to be is really clever.
Hetalia: The characters are all named after countries England, France Etc, each episode is about 5 minutes long, but you will find your self laughing. Also I suggest the english dub version for this one, the Jokes sound better this way.
Shiki: A great Horror anime, that brings a certain ruined pop culture monster back to its former glory.
Nichijou: A slice of life/comedy about nothing really, but it's funny on how over the top they can be.
But it's more than that! I mean, it's absolutely a light hearted slice-of-life, but there's more.[Kira Must Die said:
enthused raving below
One could argue the show is simply a form of youth-worship, but this wasn't my take away from it. The show is a sort of allegorical extension to the tortoise and the hare story.
The imagery is very prominent. The bannister leading up to the music room has statues of a tortoise and a hare on it, portraying the race in question. When they get a club room pet, what is it? A turtle. When Azusa, Ui and Jun go to the batting cages, what does Ui win? A huge as hell stuffed turtle. Later, when Azusa has fully come to terms with the way the club functions (taking their tea breaks and not practising that hard) she's seen in Ui's room with the rest of the girls in the background holding the huge turtle Ui won.
In one of the last episodes, they all run down the stairs and what do they do? Each one brushes their hands across the shell of the turtle statue on the bannister.
The show is absolutely and positively RIFE with the imagery. I don't think there's a single episode without a turtle or turtle statue in it. So what does it mean?
Well, asking that is asking what the tortoise and the hare story means. The story, attributed to Aesop (as are many stories) is great because of a sort of ambiguity it holds. And indeed, different cultures at different times have attributed different meaning to the tale.
In the European Victorian era, the lesson socially drawn from the story is, essentially, the race is not to the swift. Or, on a basic level haste does not equal speed.
In ancient Greece, for instance, the story wasn't attributed to the tortoise's steady pace, but rather in the hare's own hubris. He really is the faster creature, and he really could win the race, but he should not expect to do so without trying.
K-ON! I'd say, is leaning more towards the Victorian era philosophy. The race, however, is a metaphor itself for life. The turtle (ie, the girls in K-ON! as they're all 'turtles') represents a slow, steady pace. Taking life at their own speed, enjoying what time they have. And time itself, the greatest tortoise of all, is a huge theme as well. Dealing with life and living under the steady and unavoidable march of time itself, and all conflict it brings was moving to me.
Some moments will be happy, some moments will be sad, but the only pace we should move is that which we choose.
That's K-ON to me.
Christ there's 2 'Recommend me an Anime' threads on the front page.
Use the search function and type it in. There are about a billion such threads already posted.
Yes I'm being 'that guy' but come on, seriously?
The repetition huuurrrttsss:'(.
Use the search function and type it in. There are about a billion such threads already posted.
Yes I'm being 'that guy' but come on, seriously?
The repetition huuurrrttsss:'(.
Well, I usually recommend the following animes to someone that's asking for new stuff to watch.
Cowboy Bebop(26 episodes, sci-fi, action, drama, comedy): A classic that anyone who likes anime should watch. It's probably one of the most stylish, cool and unique animes ever made (so much that it's often described as a genre of is own). And it's not just style either. It explores many deep and philosophical themes along the way. Oh, and the English dub is the best dub of anything ever made.
Trigun(26 episodes, sci-fi, action, drama, comedy): Another great classic. It starts fun and episodic and halfway trough the series it becomes sad, disturbing and really deep. It manages to be an sci-fi western like story with great comedy and drama and an amazing message about pacifism.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica(12 episodes, fantasy, drama): A deconstruction of the Magical Girl genre, it has an amazing art and soundtrack, really depressing, disturbing and deep. Oh...and speaking of disturbing deconstructions...
Neon Genesis Evangelion(26 episodes, sci-fi, drama, psychological horror): This is probably one of the most controversial anime of all time. It starts as a fairly straight forward mecha action anime and quickly becomes one of the most disturbing and psychological animes of all time. Some people love it, some people hate it, you have to see it yourself. Oh and the ending is awful because the budget ended on episode 24 so also watch the movie End of Evangelion to get the proper ending
FLCL(6 episodes): The reason that I didn't said this anime's genre is because I have no idea of what genre this is. Is the weirdest, most random and bizarre thing I have seen, it has an crazy experimental art style and animation, a great soundtrack and it's just something you have to see.
Baccano!(16 episodes, mafia, action, comedy, fantasy): Three disconnected story lines being told in a Non-Linear way, full of crazy and likable characters, amazing action scenes and amazing quotable dialogue. The Pulp Fiction of anime.
Satoshi Kon's entire career(4 movies, one 13 episode series): This guy was a genius, he made some of the deepest, smartest and socially relevant animes ever, it's a real shame that he died. All the stuff he did was pure gold and should be watched (Specially Tokyo Godfathers and Paranoia Agent).
Cowboy Bebop(26 episodes, sci-fi, action, drama, comedy): A classic that anyone who likes anime should watch. It's probably one of the most stylish, cool and unique animes ever made (so much that it's often described as a genre of is own). And it's not just style either. It explores many deep and philosophical themes along the way. Oh, and the English dub is the best dub of anything ever made.
Trigun(26 episodes, sci-fi, action, drama, comedy): Another great classic. It starts fun and episodic and halfway trough the series it becomes sad, disturbing and really deep. It manages to be an sci-fi western like story with great comedy and drama and an amazing message about pacifism.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica(12 episodes, fantasy, drama): A deconstruction of the Magical Girl genre, it has an amazing art and soundtrack, really depressing, disturbing and deep. Oh...and speaking of disturbing deconstructions...
Neon Genesis Evangelion(26 episodes, sci-fi, drama, psychological horror): This is probably one of the most controversial anime of all time. It starts as a fairly straight forward mecha action anime and quickly becomes one of the most disturbing and psychological animes of all time. Some people love it, some people hate it, you have to see it yourself. Oh and the ending is awful because the budget ended on episode 24 so also watch the movie End of Evangelion to get the proper ending
FLCL(6 episodes): The reason that I didn't said this anime's genre is because I have no idea of what genre this is. Is the weirdest, most random and bizarre thing I have seen, it has an crazy experimental art style and animation, a great soundtrack and it's just something you have to see.
Baccano!(16 episodes, mafia, action, comedy, fantasy): Three disconnected story lines being told in a Non-Linear way, full of crazy and likable characters, amazing action scenes and amazing quotable dialogue. The Pulp Fiction of anime.
Satoshi Kon's entire career(4 movies, one 13 episode series): This guy was a genius, he made some of the deepest, smartest and socially relevant animes ever, it's a real shame that he died. All the stuff he did was pure gold and should be watched (Specially Tokyo Godfathers and Paranoia Agent).
I'm not nearly as seasoned as some of these anime-junkies, but I do know a few that struck a chord with me in terms of action & drama:
Cowboy Bebop: This one must not be missed.
Requiem for a Phantom: Bittersweet, but will draw you in.
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood: Much more light-hearted, but has it's share of gritty action and drama.
Princess Mononoke: This is a movie, but a damn good movie.
Spice & Wolf: This one is...odd. It's not the sort of show I'd watch at all. It's about a merchant in a medieval setting who comes across a supernatural beauty...who's a fox...kinda...anyway, the show is mostly about their relationship & economics, and honestly, it's hard to stop watching.
Hellsing Ultimate: This one is bloody as hell. Seriously, if you have a weak stomach, might want to pass this one up. If not, then this show will provide one interesting story.
Naruto: Hmmph...this one is a coin toss. When it stays with the main story, it's a great ride. My suggestion? Avoid the filler...and there is alot of filler. A few characters will get annoying, but most of them are unforgettable.
Cowboy Bebop: This one must not be missed.
Requiem for a Phantom: Bittersweet, but will draw you in.
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood: Much more light-hearted, but has it's share of gritty action and drama.
Princess Mononoke: This is a movie, but a damn good movie.
Spice & Wolf: This one is...odd. It's not the sort of show I'd watch at all. It's about a merchant in a medieval setting who comes across a supernatural beauty...who's a fox...kinda...anyway, the show is mostly about their relationship & economics, and honestly, it's hard to stop watching.
Hellsing Ultimate: This one is bloody as hell. Seriously, if you have a weak stomach, might want to pass this one up. If not, then this show will provide one interesting story.
Naruto: Hmmph...this one is a coin toss. When it stays with the main story, it's a great ride. My suggestion? Avoid the filler...and there is alot of filler. A few characters will get annoying, but most of them are unforgettable.