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People who only kinda sorta like anime...
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FalconSabre
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It's not a series you have to watch every episode. So many of the stories are self contained and just are interesting to watch on their own.
But yeah, if you want a complete beginning to end series to watch, avoid Detective Conan for sure. Somewhere in the 600 or 700's now I believe.
FelixOrion
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I would suggest Golden Boy. It's honestly one of the funniest animes ever made, bar none. Plus it's only 6 episodes so it's a real easy watch.
afreaknamedpete
Member
Oh yeah, I forgot about the first episode. I have no idea what the fuck they were trying to accomplish there. From the second episode on it's actually coherent, the first episode was literally a clipshow of the rest of the season, odd as it is.
Actually the new Jojo show is pretty much the epitome of hot-blooded action, so there's another recommendation for what it's worth.
blainethemono
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FLCL is available on funimations youtube page I think. Its only 6 episodes. I haven't watched it in years, I should probably go ahead and watch it again soon
One of my friends has been trying to get me to watch Macross F for years. I also want to check out Monster on hulu
Detective Conan is my favorite series ever but I'll never get caught up. Can't even find episodes these days.
I wish Funimation hosted them on their site like they do with One Piece and others.
Edit: They host a few, but not much at all from what I can see. Only up to 52.
Oh well, at least I have the movies. And the first few episodes I have on DVD that I could watch forever and never get bored of.
not psycho
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Start:
Watch at least the first few episodes of His and Her Circumstances (english dub). Don't have to watch it all. It may not seem like your type of show, but that's why you start with this. Trust me.
Then:
Crest of the Stars
Trigun
Samurai Champloo
Kino's Journey
Monster
Tsukikage Ran
Rurouni Kenshin: Tsuiokuhen
Serial Experiments Lain
Then:
Katanagatari
Genshiken
Berserk
Irresponsible Captain Tylor
Black Lagoon
Master Keaton
Princess Tutu
Kaiba
Straight comedies are purely personal taste, but try:
School Rumble
Full Metal Panic
Golden Boy
For shonen, try Hunter X Hunter.
Lupin III and City Hunter if you want older shows.
Watch at least the first few episodes of His and Her Circumstances (english dub). Don't have to watch it all. It may not seem like your type of show, but that's why you start with this. Trust me.
Then:
Crest of the Stars
Trigun
Samurai Champloo
Kino's Journey
Monster
Tsukikage Ran
Rurouni Kenshin: Tsuiokuhen
Serial Experiments Lain
Then:
Katanagatari
Genshiken
Berserk
Irresponsible Captain Tylor
Black Lagoon
Master Keaton
Princess Tutu
Kaiba
Straight comedies are purely personal taste, but try:
School Rumble
Full Metal Panic
Golden Boy
For shonen, try Hunter X Hunter.
Lupin III and City Hunter if you want older shows.
Razgriz-Specter
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Steins;Gate
Schweinehund
Member
I liked both the full metal alchemist series. If you opt to only watch one, go for brotherhood, but they diverge after like 15-20 episodes. Both are 50 episodes long.
Gundam Seed (early 2000) is pretty good if you're looking for mecha stuff. If you dislike the art style or want a more modern gundam, try Gundam 00. Both of these are also 50 episodes long, but I believe seed has a compilation movie, never watched it.
I like berserk but the OVA's are still in production and the original anime series ends pretty early. Berserk is pretty dark and unfortunately a lot of the themes are glossed over in the new ova's.
Gundam Seed (early 2000) is pretty good if you're looking for mecha stuff. If you dislike the art style or want a more modern gundam, try Gundam 00. Both of these are also 50 episodes long, but I believe seed has a compilation movie, never watched it.
I like berserk but the OVA's are still in production and the original anime series ends pretty early. Berserk is pretty dark and unfortunately a lot of the themes are glossed over in the new ova's.
FelixOrion
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Gunsmith Cats was another easy one to get into. Only 3 parts, very western styled in setting and execution, very much like a prototype of Cowboy Bebop. If you liked Bebop, you'll probably like this. Very accessible.
Napalm_Frank
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Check out Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust. Pretty cool movie.
How could I forget that one. It's one of the bests.
Trailer (although it's best to go into this show blind): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsYY0ReMGz0
Lynd7
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Black Jack OVA (Series)
Osamu Tezuka's Phoenix (2004 Series)
They Were Eleven (Film)
All Makoto Shinkai Works. The most recent of which is a lot more like a Ghibli film in terms of content. (Films)
Girl Who Leapt Through Time (Film)
Now and Then, Here and There (Series)
Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro (Film)
Redline (Film)
Gunsmith Cats OVA
Macross Plus OVA
Metropolis (Film)
Osamu Tezuka's Phoenix (2004 Series)
They Were Eleven (Film)
All Makoto Shinkai Works. The most recent of which is a lot more like a Ghibli film in terms of content. (Films)
Girl Who Leapt Through Time (Film)
Now and Then, Here and There (Series)
Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro (Film)
Redline (Film)
Gunsmith Cats OVA
Macross Plus OVA
Metropolis (Film)
enigmatic_alex44
Whenever a game uses "middleware," I expect mediocrity. Just see how poor TLOU looks.
My two favorites: Escaflowne and Sailor Moon
A Pretty Panda
fuckin' called it, man
Watch Hajime no Ippo, it's boxing and shit.
Only anime I've watched outside of whatever I saw dubbed and put on as saturday morning cartoons.
Only anime I've watched outside of whatever I saw dubbed and put on as saturday morning cartoons.
MisterLuffy
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You should watch Death Note, Cowboy Bebop, Monster, Samurai Champloo, and Trigun.
VAN SAMAAAAAAAAAAA~!
I strongly recommend Boogiepop Phantom.
If you're into those deeply symbolic and abstract type of story telling you see in some anime, you will like this. It's kind of a thriller/mystery, but touches on a lot of themes and ideas. The muted color scheme is very unique and I haven't really seen anything like it in anime since. It's only 13 episodes so you can go through it very easily. It was written by Sadayuki Murai, who wrote a lot of Satoshi Kon's movies and some of Cowboy Bebop.
If you're into those deeply symbolic and abstract type of story telling you see in some anime, you will like this. It's kind of a thriller/mystery, but touches on a lot of themes and ideas. The muted color scheme is very unique and I haven't really seen anything like it in anime since. It's only 13 episodes so you can go through it very easily. It was written by Sadayuki Murai, who wrote a lot of Satoshi Kon's movies and some of Cowboy Bebop.
i havent seen the show in maybe 8 years and i still remember all the voices.
KidA Seven
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It seems like people who love anime are giving recommendations. I don't think the OP wanted that.
Dragonball - silly martial arts serious, but mostly self-aware and fun
Sailor Moon - I used to like it but after reading the manga I find the anime dull & full of filler.
Yu Yu Haksuho - really awesome but I dont like it after the Dark Tournament
Inuyasha - Gets a lot of hate and it is repetitive but I enjoyed it.
Baka and Test - Short series, but insanely entertaining.
I remember watching that show on Adult Swim and liked it, so I wanted to start watching it again...but then I found out it was 700 episodes! Fuck that
Sailor Moon - I used to like it but after reading the manga I find the anime dull & full of filler.
Yu Yu Haksuho - really awesome but I dont like it after the Dark Tournament
Inuyasha - Gets a lot of hate and it is repetitive but I enjoyed it.
Baka and Test - Short series, but insanely entertaining.
I remember watching that show on Adult Swim and liked it, so I wanted to start watching it again...but then I found out it was 700 episodes! Fuck that
CharminUltra
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Same here OP, I can barely stomach anime :X
Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, Akira, Ghost in the Shell, and Studio Ghibli films is what I've enjoyed. Everything goes downhill from there IMO (Evangelion... blech).
EDIT:
For some reason however, anime art doesn't prevent me from enjoying games like Phoenix Wright, Fire Emblem, and Ouendan. I suspect it's mostly because I enjoy the gameplay so much.
Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, Akira, Ghost in the Shell, and Studio Ghibli films is what I've enjoyed. Everything goes downhill from there IMO (Evangelion... blech).
EDIT:
For some reason however, anime art doesn't prevent me from enjoying games like Phoenix Wright, Fire Emblem, and Ouendan. I suspect it's mostly because I enjoy the gameplay so much.
A Pretty Panda
fuckin' called it, man
I do not like anime.
KidA Seven
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I liked it too. I got to around episode 80, looked up when it was over and said fuck that.
Jazzy Network
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