I so wish the rest of the manga was adapted.
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Is a personal favourite. Watched it many years back. Doesn't seen to be that well known.
Everyone needs to watch this
I so wish the rest of the manga was adapted.
Believe, brother. One day we may get the full adaption we deserve of Beck. :'-(
Collete
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Aria the Animation, Natural and Origination by far I will praise it till I'm old and gray (it's the same series, but the seasons are named differently as such.)
It didn't really get enough popularity due to it's slice of life theme and a lot of people didn't understand that type of anime at the time. It didn't really have action or what not, but it was a very relaxing anime.
It takes place on a future Mars that is renamed Aqua. The planet has been terraformed to become 90% engulfed in water. They have learned from their previous ways on earth to not harm the environment and instead be healthy to the planet and treat it with respect.
One way to show the beauty and love for the planet is to ride on a gondola tour in a replica city on Aqua, Neo-Venezia.
The show follows Akari, an apprentice gondolier that was originally born on earth and moved to Aqua. She discovers the joy and life on being in a planet that focus on simplicity and the slow flow of time that makes you enjoy being alive.
The show has a lot of jaw dropping backgrounds and scenes that give you a feel that you want to be in such a world.
Not to mention the sound track was absolutely amazing which had a European/Italian vibe to it. I still listen to the sound track every now and then when I want to feel nostalgic or motivated.
Almost each episode gave you a warm fuzzy feeling or a sense of enjoyment of wanting to be immersed in Aqua.
And not to mention, the second season, Aria the Natural gets into the lore of Aqua that gives you a sense of wonderment of what really happened on the planet before Akari's time.
It's one of the animes that actually changed my life to want to pursue my dreams of living such a simple and fulfilling life.
It didn't really get enough popularity due to it's slice of life theme and a lot of people didn't understand that type of anime at the time. It didn't really have action or what not, but it was a very relaxing anime.
It takes place on a future Mars that is renamed Aqua. The planet has been terraformed to become 90% engulfed in water. They have learned from their previous ways on earth to not harm the environment and instead be healthy to the planet and treat it with respect.
One way to show the beauty and love for the planet is to ride on a gondola tour in a replica city on Aqua, Neo-Venezia.
The show follows Akari, an apprentice gondolier that was originally born on earth and moved to Aqua. She discovers the joy and life on being in a planet that focus on simplicity and the slow flow of time that makes you enjoy being alive.
The show has a lot of jaw dropping backgrounds and scenes that give you a feel that you want to be in such a world.
Not to mention the sound track was absolutely amazing which had a European/Italian vibe to it. I still listen to the sound track every now and then when I want to feel nostalgic or motivated.
Almost each episode gave you a warm fuzzy feeling or a sense of enjoyment of wanting to be immersed in Aqua.
And not to mention, the second season, Aria the Natural gets into the lore of Aqua that gives you a sense of wonderment of what really happened on the planet before Akari's time.
It's one of the animes that actually changed my life to want to pursue my dreams of living such a simple and fulfilling life.
Terareflection
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Shounen Hollywood - It behaves more like a live action show than an anime. It's also a slow, but thoughtful critique of the teen idol industry.
yes! NHK is great!!
Aria the Animation, Natural and Origination by far I will praise it till I'm old and gray (it's the same series, but the seasons are named differently as such.)
It didn't really get enough popularity due to it's slice of life theme and a lot of people didn't understand that type of anime at the time. It didn't really have action or what not, but it was a very relaxing anime.
It takes place on a future Mars that is renamed Aqua. The planet has been terraformed to become 90% engulfed in water. They have learned from their previous ways on earth to not harm the environment and instead be healthy to the planet and treat it with respect.
One way to show the beauty and love for the planet is to ride on a gondola tour in a replica city on Aqua, Neo-Venezia.
The show follows Akari, an apprentice gondolier that was originally born on earth and moved to Aqua. She discovers the joy and life on being in a planet that focus on simplicity and the slow flow of time that makes you enjoy being alive.
The show has a lot of jaw dropping backgrounds and scenes that give you a feel that you want to be in such a world.
Not to mention the sound track was absolutely amazing which had a European/Italian vibe to it. I still listen to the sound track every now and then when I want to feel nostalgic or motivated.
Almost each episode gave you a warm fuzzy feeling or a sense of enjoyment of wanting to be immersed in Aqua.
And not to mention, the second season, Aria the Natural gets into the lore of Aqua that gives you a sense of wonderment of what really happened on the planet before Akari's time.
It's one of the animes that actually changed my life to want to pursue my dreams of living such a simple and fulfilling life.
Aria is gorgeous. Love it so much!
Pellegri Testament
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Negima would be my pick. They honestly should have waited 2 more years before starting a series for it and having to create an ending because the manga was nowhere near done. Granted I only read up through volume 18, it seemed like it could have had much more done with it than the 2 throw away shows they had.
It's a nice show, indeed. And it makes visiting Yokohama even more enjoyable...
In fact, I enjoyed visiting Japan even more when I tried to find places I had seen in anime. Such as Hamamatsu for Ichigo Marchmallow, Yokohama for Sola, Onomichi for Kamichu, Matsue for Blue Seed... (the list is *very* long, especially if you take into account Tokyo and Osaka suburbs). It's a great way to visit "normal" places, non-touristic areas, and I enjoyed most, if not all, of them. For example, I would never have visited Onomichi without Kamichu, and it's a really nice place, with charming people (which don't see many strangers, and are more than happy to chat a bit).
Princess Carl
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Ping Pong the Animation
Great visuals, great story. Watch it.
Great visuals, great story. Watch it.
Chaos2Frozen
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Seto no Hanayome
To Aru Majutsu no Index
Working!!
Seitokai Yakuindomo
Ookami-san
Otome Youkai Zakuro
Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko
Kamisama no Memochou
C3 - Cube x Cursed x Curious
Kyoukai Senjou no Horizon
Tasogare Otome x Amnesia
Kokoro Connect
Oda Nobuna no Yabou
Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo
Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun
Mondaijitachi ga Isekai Kara Kuru Sou Desu yo
Gin no Saji
Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun
Barakamon
Most of these are pretty niche in the eyes of Western Anime fans, while they're not perfect they certainly add variety.
I would love to find an Anime society that isn't just made up of Pokemon, Attack on Titan, K-On, Black Butler, Bleach, Death Note etc. fans.
To Aru Majutsu no Index
Working!!
Seitokai Yakuindomo
Ookami-san
Otome Youkai Zakuro
Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko
Kamisama no Memochou
C3 - Cube x Cursed x Curious
Kyoukai Senjou no Horizon
Tasogare Otome x Amnesia
Kokoro Connect
Oda Nobuna no Yabou
Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo
Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun
Mondaijitachi ga Isekai Kara Kuru Sou Desu yo
Gin no Saji
Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun
Barakamon
Most of these are pretty niche in the eyes of Western Anime fans, while they're not perfect they certainly add variety.
I would love to find an Anime society that isn't just made up of Pokemon, Attack on Titan, K-On, Black Butler, Bleach, Death Note etc. fans.
MikeHattsu
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FelixOrion
Poet Centuriate
Yeah we fit the bill very well.
Chaos2Frozen
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Hmmm, I don't know... Are you guys hipster enough ? *suspicious stare*
Moral Panic
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Xam'd Lost Memories
Best soundtrack of any anime + great animation + one of the best female chgarcters in all anime + convoluted plot but not generic or predictable
Best soundtrack of any anime + great animation + one of the best female chgarcters in all anime + convoluted plot but not generic or predictable
uncredited male
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Patlabor
Fushigi Yugi
Final Fantasy Unlimited (Yeah I went there)
Fushigi Yugi
Final Fantasy Unlimited (Yeah I went there)
Host Samurai
Member
Gantz
Goldenboy
Elfin Lied
Been mentioned but Welcom to NHK was incredible
Until the final arc
Goldenboy
Elfin Lied
Been mentioned but Welcom to NHK was incredible
Shanks D Zoro
Banned
Space Brothers
I don't know HOW I forgot about this show. I should go back and watch it.
Awesome OP song was awesome
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
Chihayafuru, an anime about a sport/game called Karuta, I REALLY need a third season.
Space Brothers, one of the best anime in recent years, I can't wait for it to come back.
That's what most people can discover pretty easily... so that's not really surprising. I'm lucky I met people that really wanted to find the best they could in animation and share it...
Speaking of Japan, I love that when "normal" japanese people discover you're interested in animation, it's always "so, do you know One Piece/Naruto/FMA?" They're impressed by this... But when they asked what you liked and you reply with the kind of anime in your list, things gets far more interesting (or creepy, depends).
I can't forget the face of the researcher I was working with at this time when he turned to one of its students to ask "do you have any idea of what he's talking about?" ^_^ (and I had taken not-so-obscure titles, like Lucky Star and Code Geass, so thank god I found some help from the student) That being said, he surprised me a couple of weeks later when I said I had visited Hakone and he asked whether it was because of Evangelion... While I had seen the series, but I was totally unaware of the fact that it was in Hakone, even if when I watched it afterwards, there's no doubt.
Chaos2Frozen
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It's only on specific Anime forums that I find like-minded Anime fans, even among real life fans I'm alone ;_;
Yeah most people think Anime is a common thing in Japan but really it's only the super mainstream for kids show like Doraemon or Nintama that gets around, the otaku stuff that we are used to are only watched by a small portion. A common mistake is to show off your Power Level to the normal folk ^_^;
If only the ending would fit better. I could swear, they didn't watch their episode count until three episodes before the end and then rushed something together.
uncredited male
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Oh I loved El Hazard too. Except for Makoto of course.
School Rumble.
One of all-time greatest slice-of-life school/romance comedies ever.
References, humour, characters, music, everything
Funimation has almost all of it on their Youtube channel free:
DUB - Episode 1
SUB - Episode 1
Nichijou, imho
Look up "nichistuffs"
I agree with all of these choices. And this gif is the reason I watched Nichijou.
Also, I'll always recommend Kaleido Star.
No, really. Kara no Kyoukai.
It's something that could have been done as not an anime, if that makes sense. It could have been pulled off by actual actors, but the fact that it was Anime and the fact that so much was put into the animation to make it the believable world it is is really, really something.
The GIFs do it no justice and tell nothing of the tale. It is not a slice of life as you might imagine. It's a story regarding the supernatural which also has one of the most beautiful relationships I've seen in Anime sewn in.
It's something that could have been done as not an anime, if that makes sense. It could have been pulled off by actual actors, but the fact that it was Anime and the fact that so much was put into the animation to make it the believable world it is is really, really something.
The GIFs do it no justice and tell nothing of the tale. It is not a slice of life as you might imagine. It's a story regarding the supernatural which also has one of the most beautiful relationships I've seen in Anime sewn in.
Aliquidmeri
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Is a personal favourite. Watched it many years back. Doesn't seen to be that well known.
My man
Texhnolyze is my pick for an anime that needs a lot more love. This is a show that will when it's all said and done leave the viewer not only lost for words but also in a state of melancholy as you contemplate on what had just occurred. It'll take you a while to come to terms and grasp the implications of the ending and you'll often find yourself in a zen like state after every episode as you come to terms with its unique pace that is unlike any other show out there.
This is a show that never tells you how to feel, from its music to its visuals and its neutral color palette. There's no clear line between good and bad, and this often leaves you in a struggle as you try to find a moral ground for these characters, often leaving yourself unsure of what you should feel for each member of the cast.
It'll emotionally drain you, yet you'll often feel at ease as the soundtrack lulls you by, making you feel somewhat calm amongst all the chaos but still aware of its implications. No two characters are alike and each one is incredibly flawed but remarkably human. Each character develops organically and it often takes them in directions we didn't expect.
A great use of sound is utilized throughout the show. The music varies from many genres and the use of sound creates an intimate atmosphere that keeps you invested in the story.
The show is thought provoking and powerful. It delves into many themes that will get you thinking. From survival in the darkest times in our lives to the uses of technology and the ways in which technology can be implemented into our lives and the unbiased, sometimes cold nature of such appliances and how the ways in which we choose to utilize said technology can sometimes make us feel more human then we once were.
FelixOrion
Poet Centuriate
VERY
Xam'd Lost Memories
Best soundtrack of any anime + great animation + one of the best female chgarcters in all anime + convoluted plot but not generic or predictable
Idk, Xam'd felt like an E7 palette swap
Huh, while it had traits (like the colorful crew, adults who want to protect children) that a lot of BONES original projects share, I felt that it was significant different from Eureka Seven. I found the relationship between the progagonist's parents a very appealing side story, the love interest was proactive and did hings on her own behalf, instead of being someones soldier and one of the most important things of all: Xam'd didn't have a pack of annoying children that made me wanna punch kittens.
Katanagatari
Disclaimer: If you don't like too much talking then this isn't for you. Wonderful series. Will make you fall in love with every character
Psychopass
IMO one of the best sci-fi series (including outside of anime) of the year.
Baccano!
From the creators of Durarara, except its complete. Set in the 1930s, about mafia, terrorists, idiot thieves, serial killers, assassins and immortal alchemists. On a train.
Yami Shibai
Short horror stories. Really really good. 5 minutes each.
Disclaimer: If you don't like too much talking then this isn't for you. Wonderful series. Will make you fall in love with every character
and then casually murder them.
IMO one of the best sci-fi series (including outside of anime) of the year.
Baccano!
From the creators of Durarara, except its complete. Set in the 1930s, about mafia, terrorists, idiot thieves, serial killers, assassins and immortal alchemists. On a train.
Yami Shibai
Short horror stories. Really really good. 5 minutes each.
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU
Probably my favorite show in years.
Main dude is like that friend of yours who is negative all the time but when you stop and think about it, they're just being realistic. Yeah. I think it's great hearing how this guy rationalizes his thoughts. Watch this pls.
And it has Nao Touyama and Saori Hayami as the female leads so your ears will thank you for watching this show.
Daily Lives of High School Boys
This is some funny shit. Mostly guys doing some dumb stuff. The girls do dumb stuff too.
Has Youko Hikasa in her best role and all she does is scream unintelligible shit.
Probably my favorite show in years.
Main dude is like that friend of yours who is negative all the time but when you stop and think about it, they're just being realistic. Yeah. I think it's great hearing how this guy rationalizes his thoughts. Watch this pls.
And it has Nao Touyama and Saori Hayami as the female leads so your ears will thank you for watching this show.
Daily Lives of High School Boys
This is some funny shit. Mostly guys doing some dumb stuff. The girls do dumb stuff too.
Has Youko Hikasa in her best role and all she does is scream unintelligible shit.
akachan ningen
Member
Air master. Fighting/comedy
The fighting starts of kind of silly and gets way better as the show goes on. The comedy is weird and stupid so it's right up my alley.
The fighting starts of kind of silly and gets way better as the show goes on. The comedy is weird and stupid so it's right up my alley.
Space Brothers, one of the best anime in recent years, I can't wait for it to come back.
I'll second this. It's so good and motivational that someday, I'll have my kids watch it.
Yes it is in that style! Just make sure you watch episodes 9-11 of Ayakashi - Samurai Horror Tales before watching Mononoke!
If it interests you guys, they're the same team that made Trapeze as well.
checkeredknight
Member
Space Adventure COBRA:
The 1980 TV series is incredible and well worth a watch. The rugball arc is one of the best I have seen in any anime. Title and ending music is by Yuji Ohno of Lupin III fame, too!
The 1980 TV series is incredible and well worth a watch. The rugball arc is one of the best I have seen in any anime. Title and ending music is by Yuji Ohno of Lupin III fame, too!
Mass_Pincup
Banned
Kaiji is pretty great.
I'll post another one that is near and dear to my heart.
Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still
This is a 7 episode OVA that in my opinion has one of the best build-ups to the ending which is highly satisfying and manages to pull on all sorts of emotions as it intricately reveals the plot and the key meaning behind the show as it pulls the curtain and leaves everything on stage for you to see.
The soundtrack, my God is it good. Masamichi Amano delivers a sweeping soundtrack that delights the ears as the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra masterfully articulate every emotion on screen. The soundtrack in this show is by far one of the greatest in anime and one that will stick with its viewer for years to come.
Development on this show started all the way back in 1992 and concluded in 1998 and the amount of time used in order to create this show is visible in every single frame. The animation is lively, highly detailed, crisp and full of charm and the designs are unconventional and a delight.
Each character is deep with their true intentions unbeknownst to the viewer until the final pieces come into play, as if a master chess player had been manipulating the show the entire time.
Everything looks retro, with a clear intention to replicate and pay homage to the shows of yesteryear and the designs are both expressive and downright wonderful. The Japanese voice acting is sublime, with every nuance and emotion coming through loud and clear.
You will laugh, cry and watch on in amazement as the show progresses. It's slick but thought provoking. Every character means something, and you will easily become attached to them all long before the show is over. A giant robot show with a lot of emphasis on the human characters and lots of hand to hand combat reminiscent of the wuxia films of the past.
A show that will blow you away and leave you mesmerized. A true classic.
This is a 7 episode OVA that in my opinion has one of the best build-ups to the ending which is highly satisfying and manages to pull on all sorts of emotions as it intricately reveals the plot and the key meaning behind the show as it pulls the curtain and leaves everything on stage for you to see.
The soundtrack, my God is it good. Masamichi Amano delivers a sweeping soundtrack that delights the ears as the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra masterfully articulate every emotion on screen. The soundtrack in this show is by far one of the greatest in anime and one that will stick with its viewer for years to come.
Development on this show started all the way back in 1992 and concluded in 1998 and the amount of time used in order to create this show is visible in every single frame. The animation is lively, highly detailed, crisp and full of charm and the designs are unconventional and a delight.
Each character is deep with their true intentions unbeknownst to the viewer until the final pieces come into play, as if a master chess player had been manipulating the show the entire time.
Everything looks retro, with a clear intention to replicate and pay homage to the shows of yesteryear and the designs are both expressive and downright wonderful. The Japanese voice acting is sublime, with every nuance and emotion coming through loud and clear.
You will laugh, cry and watch on in amazement as the show progresses. It's slick but thought provoking. Every character means something, and you will easily become attached to them all long before the show is over. A giant robot show with a lot of emphasis on the human characters and lots of hand to hand combat reminiscent of the wuxia films of the past.
A show that will blow you away and leave you mesmerized. A true classic.
Blargonaut
Banned
oooo, I'd also like to mention Redline
"A down-on-his-luck driver enters a futuristic and deadly combat race!"
I mention Redline in every anime thread, it's also free to watch on Youtube! It's like F-Zero on acid. EVERYONE NEEDS TO WATCH THIS MOVIE.
EVERYONE.
I highly recommend the actually excellent English dub for this one
"A down-on-his-luck driver enters a futuristic and deadly combat race!"
I mention Redline in every anime thread, it's also free to watch on Youtube!
It's like F-Zero on acid. EVERYONE NEEDS TO WATCH THIS MOVIE.EVERYONE.
I highly recommend the actually excellent English dub for this one
KanameYuuki
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R.O.D the tv
Papa to Odorou
Seikimatsu Occult Gakuin
Silent Mobius
Also Shiki and Arjuna but those were already mentioned.
Papa to Odorou
Seikimatsu Occult Gakuin
Silent Mobius
Also Shiki and Arjuna but those were already mentioned.
Riposte
Member
I'll reuse a post I made in another thread, after editing out the other more popular entities:
Sylverstone14
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FelixOrion
Poet Centuriate
To me it felt like how a lot of folks feel about RahXephon compared to Neon Genesis Evangelion. They both have weird colorful crew on flying ships, lots of flying mech action with the same colorful flying energy, strange biological-hybrid mechs, a confusing convoluted story with lots of different factions and groups whos origins aren't explained early and well, a cold emotionless heroine with a mysterious past, an everyman male protag who get inexplicably thrown into the plot and love interest in the heroine (though these are common trope of course), and so on. At least that's how I feel about it.
Xam'd Lost Memories
Best soundtrack of any anime + great animation + one of the best female chgarcters in all anime + convoluted plot but not generic or predictable
This looks really cool. Totally gonna check this out.
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