Recommendations for some Adult Anime
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While i wouldn't say it is an "Adult" Anime, i'm still going to recommend Attack on Titan aka Shingeki no Kjo...Ki....errmShadowRatchet92 said:
...Anyway, it's a very cynical take on many tropes common in typical teen anime (like, for example, the protagonist who supposedly makes up his lack of skill for sheer determination) that is so deliciously mean at times you can't help but love it.
Are we really at that point that violence & gore are "adult"? Usually i'd expect from an adult anime to talk about something deeper than it shows on the pretty picture.
Gantz is a special case though, since it actually tries to delive some points next to the super violence, but it does so heavy handed most of the time. But one can at least appreciate the effort.
But Elfen Lied? It's basically an anime version of Saw or another Slasher movie.
I liked "Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer", "Desert Coral" and "Queen of Thorns", though the first two also have some of the usualy teen-aimed stuff in it.
And if you want to go old school: Silent Möbius.
I gotta rewatch it though, last time i watched it i was to young to fully get it.
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Is xxxholic adult? I don't really know, i started to read it and dropp'd it after 50-100 chapters. I just couldn't get wtf was going on there.
Can you actually read the manga without knowing tsubasa chronicles and having a great knowledge of japanese symbolism?
Gantz is a special case though, since it actually tries to delive some points next to the super violence, but it does so heavy handed most of the time. But one can at least appreciate the effort.
But Elfen Lied? It's basically an anime version of Saw or another Slasher movie.
I liked "Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer", "Desert Coral" and "Queen of Thorns", though the first two also have some of the usualy teen-aimed stuff in it.
And if you want to go old school: Silent Möbius.
I gotta rewatch it though, last time i watched it i was to young to fully get it.
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Is xxxholic adult? I don't really know, i started to read it and dropp'd it after 50-100 chapters. I just couldn't get wtf was going on there.
Can you actually read the manga without knowing tsubasa chronicles and having a great knowledge of japanese symbolism?
I wasn't aware it had a dub as the DVD set only has subs but I could be wrong,it's been known to happen.Either way it's great show that is defiantly worth a watch.Shinsei-J said:
OT: Most of the people have already said what I wanted but I'll throw in:
Wandering Son,a serious look at being transgender
The Skull Man,odd mystery show that I'm still not sure I liked
Bartender, a nice relaxing collection of stories centered around the bar Eden Hall
Gotta agree with this, just started watching it yesterday, god damn I wasn't expecting that.Frybird said:
Yeah seconding this. I rented the dub from blockbuster and I can honestly say I am shocked they were even allowed to rent this out to ANYONE. Two words: Butter Dog (yeesh).II2 said:
Also Attack on Titan as I am sure that will be mentioned numerous times, but no dub as of yet.
Just to be original, here's one I am sure will be a unique suggestion:
Digimon Season 3 (Also Known as Digimon tamers)
It's not adult in the way Gantz is, in fact it starts out just as childish and silly as the other season before it. BUT ITS A TRAP! This season wasn't made by the same people who did the other Digimon cartoons, it was made by the same guy who did Serial Experiments Lain(which I also see is being recommended). Fuck does it get screwed up and dark later, to the point that if I had kids, I certainly wouldn't let them watch it. I am sure some escapists know what I am talking about, to. I would argue that the last 3rd of that series deals with more 'adult' subject matter then any random gore/violence or sex animes.
well...i am currently enjoying Uchuu Kyoudai. it's 50 something episodes in, so it's only available as a sub s far as i know.
the story is that a guy gets fired from his job and his brother pushes him to follow his dream to go to space.
the story is that a guy gets fired from his job and his brother pushes him to follow his dream to go to space.
I wouldn't say Elfen Lied or Afro Samurai are adult but whatever.
My list:
Legend of The Galactic Heroes
Texhnolyze
Gankutsuou
Neoen Genesis Evangelion
Baccano!
Steins;Gate
Berserk (Manga)
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure 2012
Serial Experiments Lain
Fist of the North Star
My list:
Legend of The Galactic Heroes
Texhnolyze
Gankutsuou
Neoen Genesis Evangelion
Baccano!
Steins;Gate
Berserk (Manga)
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure 2012
Serial Experiments Lain
Fist of the North Star
My recommendations. Be warned some are available officially, when others are fan subs etc that may be difficult to obtain.
Full Metal Alchemist tv series (64 eps of awesome)
Monster
Ganzt
Berserk
Claymore
Baccano
Darker Than Black (Series 1, as Series 2 isn't all that) dvd
Birdy the Might Decode
Gunsmith Cats (Youtube
Riding Bean (Youtube
Seirei No Moribito (dvd
Black Lagoon (dvd, BR awesome
Psycho Pass (sub, stream
Detroit Metal City
Angel Cop (very hard to find
Golgo 13 (movies and tv series, dvd
Fist of the North Star (movie, ovas and tv series
Jo Jo's Bizarre Adventure (sub, stream awesome
Space Brothers (sub stream
Moonlight Mile
Michiko to Hatchin (sub, stream dvd awesome
Legend of the Galactic Heroes (outstanding classic, sub
Tower of Druaga
One Outs (sub
Hellsing Ultimate (not to be confused with Hellsing) (dvd
Mass Effect
Appleseed Xiii
To Terra
Tiger and Bunny
Evangelion (first tv series, not the new movie mess
Remember, story is king. An anime can look great but if there's no good story to be told, you might be wasting you time. All these above have good quality tales without much of the pandering cheese that plagues much of anime these days.
Full Metal Alchemist tv series (64 eps of awesome)
Monster
Ganzt
Berserk
Claymore
Baccano
Darker Than Black (Series 1, as Series 2 isn't all that) dvd
Birdy the Might Decode
Gunsmith Cats (Youtube
Riding Bean (Youtube
Seirei No Moribito (dvd
Black Lagoon (dvd, BR awesome
Psycho Pass (sub, stream
Detroit Metal City
Angel Cop (very hard to find
Golgo 13 (movies and tv series, dvd
Fist of the North Star (movie, ovas and tv series
Jo Jo's Bizarre Adventure (sub, stream awesome
Space Brothers (sub stream
Moonlight Mile
Michiko to Hatchin (sub, stream dvd awesome
Legend of the Galactic Heroes (outstanding classic, sub
Tower of Druaga
One Outs (sub
Hellsing Ultimate (not to be confused with Hellsing) (dvd
Mass Effect
Appleseed Xiii
To Terra
Tiger and Bunny
Evangelion (first tv series, not the new movie mess
Remember, story is king. An anime can look great but if there's no good story to be told, you might be wasting you time. All these above have good quality tales without much of the pandering cheese that plagues much of anime these days.
MONSTER-Deep psychological thriller that deals with ethics and morality, and what it means to take and give a life
Baccano!-A fun and violent collection of multiple plot-lines and stories that connect and jump around through time in interesting and unpredictable ways. Set in 1920s America
Durarara!!-Set in the same universe as Baccano! and deals with the same type of storytelling-this time in modern Tokyo, Japan.
Fate/Zero-A prequel to Fate/Stay Night (but much darker/mature and better). The story is set around a magical battle-royale where seven mages summon spirits of legendary heroes in order to combat each other for the prize of the holy grail, which is said to grant any wish.
Kino's Journey-13 episode long anime that revolves around a girl named Kino travelling to different, fictional countries, with her talking motor-bike, Hermes.
Psycho-Pass-More newish anime. Something along the lines of Stand Alone Complex combined with Minority Report
Kara No Kyoukai-These are seven movies animated by the same company that did Fate/Zero. Non-linear, super-natural psychological thriller. Very gorgeous, but can be a bit of mindfuck and you need to pay close attention, since movies jump around non-chronologically within the time-line of the story.
MushiShi-Similar to Kino's Journey. It revolves around Ginko, a mushi master, who goes to different towns trying to solve different people's problems with the mushi, which are these mythical creatures that only certain, specific people can see.
Raxephon-Somebody called this an EVA clone, but I think the similarities are just superficial. Beautiful story, but drenched in symbolism, so prepare to be mind-fucked.
Out of all of these, I recommend Fate/Zero the most, which has recently gotten a dub (although I'd recommend the original japanese dub, even though the english one isn't bad) You can watch the entire series on Crunchyroll, in 1080p (and it's worth it, because the series looks fucking gorgeous)
Baccano!-A fun and violent collection of multiple plot-lines and stories that connect and jump around through time in interesting and unpredictable ways. Set in 1920s America
Durarara!!-Set in the same universe as Baccano! and deals with the same type of storytelling-this time in modern Tokyo, Japan.
Fate/Zero-A prequel to Fate/Stay Night (but much darker/mature and better). The story is set around a magical battle-royale where seven mages summon spirits of legendary heroes in order to combat each other for the prize of the holy grail, which is said to grant any wish.
Kino's Journey-13 episode long anime that revolves around a girl named Kino travelling to different, fictional countries, with her talking motor-bike, Hermes.
Psycho-Pass-More newish anime. Something along the lines of Stand Alone Complex combined with Minority Report
Kara No Kyoukai-These are seven movies animated by the same company that did Fate/Zero. Non-linear, super-natural psychological thriller. Very gorgeous, but can be a bit of mindfuck and you need to pay close attention, since movies jump around non-chronologically within the time-line of the story.
MushiShi-Similar to Kino's Journey. It revolves around Ginko, a mushi master, who goes to different towns trying to solve different people's problems with the mushi, which are these mythical creatures that only certain, specific people can see.
Raxephon-Somebody called this an EVA clone, but I think the similarities are just superficial. Beautiful story, but drenched in symbolism, so prepare to be mind-fucked.
Out of all of these, I recommend Fate/Zero the most, which has recently gotten a dub (although I'd recommend the original japanese dub, even though the english one isn't bad) You can watch the entire series on Crunchyroll, in 1080p (and it's worth it, because the series looks fucking gorgeous)
1) Darker Than Black
2) Death Note
If you're looking mature, try death note first, it's like Hannibal but with magic.
2) Death Note
If you're looking mature, try death note first, it's like Hannibal but with magic.
No one mentioned the Patlabor Movies, yet.
1 and 2 that is. 3 is totally shit and def. not worth it (wasn't made by Oshii Mamoru)
Low SciFi Drama doesn`t get better than this. Technology is just the bakground, though it`s the center of the story.
anyway, anything from Oshii Mamoru (Ghost In the Shell)
also the Ghost in the Shell Standalone Complex Series.
Texhnolyze, is also great, If you don`t want to commit suicide after the ending, you must are made of stone, be warned.
I also second Lain, Akira and Æon Flux by Peter Chung (Please note Aeon Flux is the that horrible movie with Charlize Theron).
1 and 2 that is. 3 is totally shit and def. not worth it (wasn't made by Oshii Mamoru)
Low SciFi Drama doesn`t get better than this. Technology is just the bakground, though it`s the center of the story.
anyway, anything from Oshii Mamoru (Ghost In the Shell)
also the Ghost in the Shell Standalone Complex Series.
Texhnolyze, is also great, If you don`t want to commit suicide after the ending, you must are made of stone, be warned.
I also second Lain, Akira and Æon Flux by Peter Chung (Please note Aeon Flux is the that horrible movie with Charlize Theron).
some of these i havnt seen but i second outlaw star blue gender trigun evangelion and big o and xjin i commend you on your list and great taste in animeXjin said:
You'll have to show me your armor sometime...that or I really don't want to know what you consider "adult". I'd imagine in the OP's case, it means "not for kids".Vladimir Stamenov said:
Elfen Lied...
Plenty of Nudity? Check.
Pedophile rape (at least in the manga)? Check.
Obscene amounts of bodies getting chopped to bits? Check.
Vicious and pointless acts of violence including bashing a little girl's puppy's brain in for no reason? Check.
I'd say that's some pretty "adult" material there...
Edit: Oh, and lets not forget "Brutal torture and subsequent murder of little girls? Check."
OT: I'm in a bit of a rush so I couldn't check every post (got about half-way through'em), but from what I could see no one offered up either of these two:
Rurouni Kenshin
Bobobo-bobo-Bobobo