Short, but awesome anime series

[Kimarous]

Full Metal Panic! (24 episodes)
Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu (12 episodes)
Full Metal Panic!: The Second Raid (13 + 1 OVA)

Isn't that kinda cheating around the size issue thats really one 50 episode series isn't it?

Technically, it's three different serials that take part in a larger series, each with their own plotlines (although Fumoffu is mostly stand-alone episodes), but I suppose you are right...

I'm also really fond of a series called "Rune Soldier"; 24 episodes long and apparently a sibling series to "Record of Lodoss War" (same world, different continent), although I'm not familiar with the latter.

 

[LeonLethality]

all of the .hack anime series' are pretty short I think the most episodes in a series is 29 from .hack//sign but I could be wrong, also seto no hanayome is pure awesomeness

 

[Gigaguy64]

Vandread is a great anime is is pretty short.

 

[Adzma]

I'm surprised no one's said Afro Samurai yet. It has freaking Samuel L Jackson in it, therefore raising its awesomefactor off the charts.

 

[Amnestic]

In before Death Note, Code Geass and Cowboy Bebop

Seriously, how many times do those same three series need to be recommended? Change the bloody record guys.

Go watch Darker than Black.

I win!
Anyway, it looks good - I've seen the TV Tropes page a few times.

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Like the guy above me said, I think they were both older than that.
But yeah, it is kind of a sad thing.

Okay, now watch Kodomo No Jikan so you can make a comment on Suiseiseki's next review.

It's only 12 episodes+an OVA and a few episodes of a new series.

Angelic Layer
Tsubasa Chronicles
Black Cat
Zombie Loan
Blood+
Chobits
Cromartie High School
Escaflowne
Fate/Stay Night
Fruits Basket
Every single Gundam series ever.
and...I'll stop there.

 

[rokkolpo]

Code Geass and Death Note are both, I believe, two seasons long.

Could be wrong - but they're excellent nevertheless.

oh yes. they're awesome.

especially death note, i love the deep thoughts.

 

[busterkeatonrules]

Phantom Quest Corp. Also known as Yugen Kaisha.

4 glorious episodes of comedy and ghost-busting!

 

[TheNamlessGuy]

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[TheDustyBanana]

FLCL, Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann and Mobile Suit Gundam: 8th MS Team.

Also, Cromartie High School

 

[ohellynot]

Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-Chan ?

6 Episodes, and a bit silly, but I liked it >_>

Tried to watch it but you tube doesn't have it last I cheacked
also karas 2 films (6 episodes in japan so...)

 

[Sonicron]

I'm surprised no one's said Afro Samurai yet. It has freaking Samuel L Jackson in it, therefore raising its awesomefactor off the charts.

Ah, damn, you beat me to it. Sneaky ninja, you.
I agree, Afro Samurai was pretty cool. As silly as it gets and only 5 episodes long (if memory serves), but cool nonetheless. (Incidentally, the game wasn't bad as well.)
I hear there's a new series out - any recommendations on that?

Also, out of the short ones, FLCL is really too good to be true. It's like one of those improbably awesome fucked-up dreams, and then you wake up, wishing you were back in the dream - except the dream has materialized itself on your DVD shelf. xD

 

[Amnestic]

Okay, now watch Kodomo No Jikan so you can make a comment on Suiseiseki's next review.

Always struck me as a little too loli-esque, to be honest.
Though I did watch Strawberry Panic! and I fucking loved it, because I am a huge girl you guys.

Angelic Layer
Tsubasa Chronicles
Black Cat
Zombie Loan
Blood+
Chobits
Cromartie High School
Escaflowne
Fate/Stay Night
Fruits Basket
Every single Gundam series ever.
and...I'll stop there.

I've heard of some of these, and I'll check into the rest.

Strawberry Panic is excellent, an A++ school comedy title and anyone who disagrees is wrong.

 

[GodofDisaster]

FLCL, awesome doesn't even come close to describing it.

(Heres a video clip)


Also Eureka Seven, Paranoia agent, Serial experiments Lain and School rumble are all excellent, weird and funny shows.

 

[drisky]

I'm surprised Outlaw Star hasn't been said yet. Go watch Outlaw Star (26 episodes). Also i do'nt consider 50 episodes short. Kinda middle legth.

 

[Tartarga]

Goldenboy only had 6 episodes but was freaking awesome.

 

[Kuchinawa212]

OutlawStar was only 20 episodes long. I think. And I like them

 

[ProfessorLayton]

First one that came to mind was Elfen Lied... Sorry for being unoriginal.

 

[thebobmaster_v1legacy]

Code Geass and Death Note are both, I believe, two seasons long.

Could be wrong - but they're excellent nevertheless.

I've been watching Death Note on Hulu recently, and I must agree with you there. It's like a cross between Artemis Fowl and Sherlock Holmes, with a sense of urgency about it similar to what you feel at a murder mystery party.

Slight spoiler in my next statement about the show.

Spoiler

Though from what I've heard from a friend who's read the manga, things get a bit ridiculous later when Light can't outsmart a couple of 12 year olds. But I guess I'll decide for myself when I get there.

I believe they may have been a bit older than that but both "12 year olds" were trained to take over and surpass the original

IIRC, N is (supposed to be) 18 and M is 19. I might be wrong, though.

On-topic, Death Note and Trigun. Especially Trigun. Trigun is like a candy bar. It doesn't take long to finish, but it is quite sweet.

Edit: Yeah, N is 17 or 18.