What anime are you currently watching?

[Scarim Coral]

Quite a few actually-

One Piece- It's still my favourite Shonen show out there.

Jojo's Bizzare Adventure- I've been really liking this series cos of manly characters, overally expressions, action, the musical reference and contunity.

Naruto Shipudden Ok it's no longer on filler but I won't be holding my breath.

Fairy Tail (2014) Sure it's good to have it back but I still think they are still too close to the manga.

Captain Earth Sure I liked the animation, intro song and the characters but it feel like it's lacking something and it's still abit cliche/ generic.

Soul Eater NOT I'm thinking of dropping this since it is definitely living up to its title name since it is NOT Soul Eater. It's more moe and character driven and less actiony than Soul Eater.

Chaika: The Coffin Princess The latest anime I'm watching thanks to someone at work mention about it. The plot is different to what I'm used to and the main character is full of mystery worth seeing to the end.

Space Dandy Technically it's on a break so I'm still watching it in a way. Honestly I don't think it's all that great as I don't find the characters interesting and I get annoyed with the episode plot (yes Cowboy Bebop have stand alone episodes but at least I know they are in the same time contunity).

Oh and there also Gundam Unicorn (soon to be finish since the final episode is up soon) and Ghost inthe Shell: Arise but since they are oh the highest quality, the episodes are only up one a few months

 

[Kyrian007]

Well, I'm a ways into a rewatch of Noir. I finished El Cazador de la Bruja a while back and figured it was a good time to rewatch Noir.

But as far as new... I'm kind of at an impasse. I just finished Magica Madoka... totally worth it, but it just drains the life out of you. But nothing I've started recently has really lit my fire (Madoka, a tough act to follow I guess.) I started on netflix trying to mix in a more cheerful anime (as a contrast) and started Chobits... and really have no interest in going further. It seems like all the stuff I don't dig about harem style, and he's only got the one girl. Chaos Head's description got my attention as sounding interesting... but the main character annoys the crap out of me and I just couldn't go on. So Netflix has nothing I care about (or have not already seen.) And wading through descriptions on services with more choice is fairly slow going and so far has not been successful in finding me something new I might like. I looked into some new Last Exile (the original I liked) but it's kind of meh so far. I'm just not finding anything good.

So for right now it's just my Noir rewatch, then I'll have to start another rewatch if I can't find anything new to me that's interesting. It's been a while, maybe I'll watch Lain again next.

 

[FPLOON]

First-time viewing:
-Date A Live

Repeated viewing:
-Another (with my best friend; subbed)
-Haganai (alone) and Haganai NEXT (with friends; dubbed)
-Shin-Chan (random spur-of-the-moment)
-Any anime showing on Toonami currently (cop-out?)

Soon to watch again (again):
-Azumanga Daioh! (this time with my cousins)
-Baccano! (this time with my cousins)
-Excel Saga (just feel like it)

I mostly end up re-watching anime more than I seek out other anime series on a whim...

 

[DarkhoIlow]

I'm watching quite a few new ones that I quite enjoy: Akuma no Riddle, Black Bullet, Blade and Soul, Gokukoku no Brynhildr (Brynhildr in the Darkness), Soul Eater Not!

Other than that I have Black Lagoon in my backlog that is waiting for me to watch it.

 

[DarkhoIlow]

I'm currently watching Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood ... and it's pretty cool so far.

I'm feeling as though the first anime produced took the story/plot more seriously while focusing more on the backstories too then the current version. Brotherhood in just two episodes alone explained everything that took several episodes from the other to get across. Regardless, both have special qualities and I look forward to seeing why everyone loves this version more.

It gets really going after episode 15 into ways that way outdo the first version of it.

I was skeptical at first as well with "Ah, but it's the same thing like the first one!". Oh, how gullible and wrong I was. Brotherhood is really in a whole different and more awesome league.

 

[Nazulu]

Great Teacher Onizuka is the only one I'm going through now (very slowly), and I like it's little twists and awkward humour.

Regardless, both have special qualities and I look forward to seeing why everyone loves this version more.

Everyone *yuck*, I spit on yer keyboard ;-)

 

[Sean Hollyman]

I'm currently watching Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood ... and it's pretty cool so far.

I'm feeling as though the first anime produced took the story/plot more seriously while focusing more on the backstories too then the current version. Brotherhood in just two episodes alone explained everything that took several episodes from the other to get across. Regardless, both have special qualities and I look forward to seeing why everyone loves this version more.

I started that the other day too. About 2 episodes in, it was pretty cool. Then started Evangelion, got about 4 episodes in and hated it. Must go back to FMAB!

 

[R4ptur3]

Hunter x hunter. It's alright. Currently near the end of the most recent ark which I have found quite dull. Before that it was pretty sweet though.

 

[leberkaese]

I'm not a big fan of Anime, but I really love Black Lagoon, watching that one for the second time right now. I like its mature theme and story as well as the setting.(Btw, it would be great if someone could recommend similar series )

Also, I'm watching the Persona 4 adaption. Wanted to replay Persona 4, but don't have the time right no to play a game of that size, so instead I'm watching the anime.

 

[CHUD]

Humanity Has Declined (Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita?) - Post Apocalyptic anime, where mankind is going out - not with a bang, OR a whimper - but with a lethargic sigh... while oddball little fairies are running around.

It is strange, cute, dark, surreal, pastel colored and really, REALLY good. Hoping for a second season!

 

[necromanzer52]

Currently airing:

Mushi-shi season 2. Mushi-shi is my favourite anime of all time. I am happy.

Hitsugi no Chaika. This show is fantastic. One of the best stories I've seen in an anime in ages. Mainly due to the fact that it has no real "bad guys". Sure, it has antagonists, but there's this great scene near the end of the second episode where the antagonists explain to the protagonist why they have to stop him, and it makes perfect sense. The protagonist's response as to why he'll continue to fight them anyway also makes perfect sense, and if anything, makes him seem like the villain. The show also has some brilliant action scenes. I'm thoroughly enjoying it.

Brynhildr in the darkness. Interesting story. Gets a bit fanservicey at points, but not to an annoying degree. I'm mostly watching it out of a curiosity for how it's all going to turn out.

Black bullet. This show is ok. It has moments of brilliance, but I find that I care very little about most of the characters. Again, I'm interested in where they're going with this, so I'll continue watching.

Other shows I'm watching:

Higurashi no naku koro ni. I've heard a lot of great things about this show, and while I'm enjoying it, it's not just a series of barely connected stories, right?

Clannad. 1 episode in, and I'm hooked.

 

[Scrubiii]

Nisekoi - This is the funniest anime I've ever seen, it's amazing, if a little fanservice-y at times.

Fairy Tail 2014 - I loved the original FT but the pacing in this one is just terrible. I feel like nothing has happened in the last 5 episodes

JoJo's Bizzare Adventure (2012 one) - Been meaning to watch it for a while and the recent stardust crusaders hype pushed me over the edge. I love how self serious it is in the face of its total absurdity.

 

[Scrubiii]

Double post - Ignore this one

 

[hermes]

Hunter x Hunter: I actually cannot wait for the end of the ants arc. Its the textbook example of filler: does not advance the story in any way and 99% of the characters that were introduced here will not come back in future seasons. It also has lasted quite some time. However, I was invested in the series in the past, and still waiting for it to catch up.

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Really enjoying the current arc, although it being the one that was adapted previously, I can anticipate most of the plot...

 

[Canadamus Prime]

I'm not currently watching any. I finished watching Sword Art Online about a week or so ago and now I'm at a loss for a new one to watch.

 

[Username Redacted]

OK, so splitting this up into currently airing and plowing through backlog categories:

Current:
Brynhildr in the Darkness - An interesting show so far with a tad too many deus ex type moments to be considered a great show (hell there's a character whose ability is basically deus ex).

M3 Sono Kuroki Hagane - A weird mecha show. If the characters become less cliched then the show has enough interesting things going on that this would be something I might actually recommend to someone.

Atalier Escha & Logy - Cutesy fluff. If you like the games you might like this.

Knights of Sidonia - Another mecha anime whose art style is somewhat polarizing. I like it so far and I liked a manga (Biomega) by the same guy whose stuff this is based on.

Mekaku City Actors - This series is really strange but I've enjoyed it so far and the people behind it have an excellent track record of quality productions.

No Game No Life - I mostly agree with what others have said about this series.

Akuma no Riddle - Has potential.

Black Bullet - Has potential.

Captain Earth - I dropped this series. The fact that I've timed how long the mecha assembly sequence is means that I didn't find the other elements of the show (story, setting, characters, etc.) worth paying attention to. It also rips off just about every notable mecha show you can care to name.

Hitsugi no Chaika - This was a pleasant surprise. Interesting characters and setting. Would recommend.

Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei - This series is acceptable. Two things would have drastically improved it. The first would have been to simplify the premise. Simply say "Hey, there's magic". Do not try to create this incredibly convoluted explanation for what magic now exists. Secondly the sister character needs to go.

Backlong:

A Channel - An OK slice of life show that is IMO several notches below such notable entries in the genre as Azumanga Daoih, Lucky Star, K-ON!, etc. If you're hard up for such shows (as I am) then this is worth checking out.

Yuru Yuri - Not quit as overt as the recently wrapped 'Sakura Trick' but it shouldn't take you too many guesses to figure out what this is about from this title. It's OK though IMO the most interesting characters are the secondary and tertiary ones as the mains are, to me, kind of bland (not generic just not interesting).

 

[Madame_Lawliet]

My sister's been forcing me to watch Kuroko no Basuke, gotta be real, not really feelin' it. We're at about episode eighteen and it HAS gotten significantly better, infact I think some of the character development has been genuinely fantastic, and it has some very funny moments but I just can't seem to get into it (I actually liked Free! Significantly better).

Other then that I haven't had a big amount of Anime watching time as of late, I have watched allot of American cartoons (Wander over Yonder is happiness concentrated and radiated thorough a television screen). I do plan to pick Kill la Kill back up as I never had a chance to finish it, and I'm kind of curious to hear what all this Hunter x Hunter stuff is about so that'll probably be next in line.

 

[And Man]

Robotics;Notes - On episode 8, it seems pretty interesting so far. Definitely has me intrigued.

Mekaku City Actors - Kinda odd, but I like it. I watched a few of the music videos to help better understand it. Might finish the music videos before finishing the show.

Black Bullet - Not really into it that much, might drop it. Thought the last episode I watched was kinda hilarious because the majority of the protagonist's dialogue was him shouting at people.

FLCL - Rewatching because I just bought the Blu-ray for this. FLCL/10

 

[RJ 17]

Currently I'm watching Rurouni Kenshin.

...but then again, you could ask me any day of the year what anime I'm watching and that would be the answer. I've seen the entire series a couple dozen times and I still watch a few episodes every week.