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Recommend me some Anime

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Johnlenham

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Ok I've tried google search and failed so yeah im looking for a new series to watch.

I just recently finished Cow boy bebop,prior to that Berserk.
I don't really have a preference to any genre but im not a fan of that moe crap or whatever its called :lol Good animation/Story/fight scenes will do me.

Currently watching:
One piece
FMA:Brotherhood
Durarara!!
Baccano

Seen:
Cow boy Bebop
Berserk
Death Note
Gun X Sword
Gurren Laggan
The first full metal alchemist
Claymore
Samurai Champloo
Disagea

Some of:
Soul Eater
The count of Monty cristo (or whatever its called)

I would watch Bleach/Hunter X HUnter/Fairy Tale but im reading/read them so have no patience to watch them all again and Damn Hulu for being US only or Id have watched Fist of the north star.
 
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Haly

One day I realized that sadness is just another word for not enough coffee.
Drama:
Dennou Coil
Eden of the East
Crest of the Stars
Seirei no Moribito
Baccano
Bakemonogatari
Kenshin OVA
Kino's Journey
Code Geass

Comedy:
Maria + Holic
Sayonara Zetsubo Sensei
Code Geass

Action:
Samurai Champloo
Outlaw Star
Escaflowne
Black Lagoon
Shigurui
Code Geass

Magical Girls:
Princess Tutu
Card Captor Sakura
Code Geass

Shorts:
Eve no Jikan
Tekkon Kinkreet
Tsumiki no Ie

Movies:
Sword of the Stranger
Princess Mononoke
5 Centimeters per Second
Millennium Actress
Summer Wars
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.

Crack:
FLCL
Mononoke
Cat Soup
Paprika
Code Geass

Can give synopsis for anything that catches your eye.

FnordChan said:
The NeoGAF Top Anime results thread is waiting for you. It's a few years out of date by now, but is still full to the brim with anime recommendations, both listed in the first post and throughout the thread.
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Hm, maybe we need a new one once 2010 is done.
 
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equap

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Brave Story

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Sword of the Stranger
 
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Mudkips

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Yesterday is was "Suggest me".
Today it's "Recommend me".

"Recommend me" is incorrect.
"Recommend to me" is correct.

If you don't like the way it sounds, change it to some other form.
- "Recommend some anime to me."
- "Give me some anime recommendations."
- "What anime would you recommend to me?"
- "What anime would you recommend?" (Here, the "to me" is implied and can be left out as it is (grammatically) unambiguous.)

As for recommendations - are you looking for one-offs / short series, or long series?
 
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MaximusNeo701

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Hellsing (preferably the OVA's, but if u watch them first its hard to go back and watch the series cause the OVA's are just plain amazing)
Gundam Wing
Gundam 00 (Season 2 is the first season of Gundam to be aired in HD so it looks super awesome)
FLCL (only 6 episodes though, but great)
Neon Genesis Evangelion (Very old, but very good. When you finish the series watch the OVA's. I know you can find #1, #2 is hard to find a good copy though; but the art is amazing in them)
Deathnote (Gurren Laggan and this sit in my top 10 together)
Bleach (Fillers are kinda boring, but it can keep u busy for awhile 260 episodes if you watched subbed, save it for last cause there is alot of good anime)
Gungrave (Starts off kinda slow in my opinion but still good)
Blue Gender (Good, gets better like 5 episodes in, but it takes some weird turns later but holds up well for its 1 season)
Code Geass ( Alot like Deathnote, but mix in giant robots here and there. If you love a smart and sly main character this is for you. R2 is crazy and good but is alot different)
Zegapain (Relatively unknown new anime as far as i know, I loved it and suggested it to a few friends. Again its got fighting mech's but with some extremely interesting twists especially at the end)
 
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Johnlenham

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Mudkips said:
Yesterday is was "Suggest me".
Today it's "Recommend me".

"Recommend me" is incorrect.
"Recommend to me" is correct.

If you don't like the way it sounds, change it to some other form.
- "Recommend some anime to me."
- "Give me some anime recommendations."
- "What anime would you recommend to me?"
- "What anime would you recommend?" (Here, the "to me" is implied and can be left out as it is (grammatically) unambiguous.)

As for recommendations - are you looking for one-offs / short series, or long series?
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Me Fail English? That's Unpossible!

Erm well im not fussed really. 30 or so is the sweet spot but if its good (like One Piece) I will watch up to 100 I suppose.
 
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Haly

One day I realized that sadness is just another word for not enough coffee.
Grzi said:
Hell yes.
I'd also recommend Kaiba, it's similar to Mononoke in that they're both kinda abstract and experimental. And awesome.
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I need to watch Kaiba actually.
 
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DY_nasty

NeoGAF's official "was this shooting justified" consultant
Start watching that new Gundam series. I hear its pretty good yo.

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Johnlenham

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Can I be even more of a pain and ask for pics :lol

Ippo I looked into, Brave Story looks ok, is it a film?
Mononoke isnt that a ghibi film? I think my gfs sister has that. Its probably one of the only ones I haven't seen.
 
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DY_nasty

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Johnlenham said:
Can I be even more of a pain and ask for pics :lol

Ippo I looked into, Brave Story looks ok, is it a film?
Mononoke isnt that a ghibi film? I think my gfs sister has that. Its probably one of the only ones I haven't seen.
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Ippo starts off slow, but after the first few eps I seriously considered getting an Ippo tattoo.

Mononoke is great too btw.
 
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Haly

One day I realized that sadness is just another word for not enough coffee.
Johnlenham said:
Can I be even more of a pain and ask for pics :lol

Ippo I looked into, Brave Story looks ok, is it a film?
Mononoke isnt that a ghibi film? I think my gfs sister has that. Its probably one of the only ones I haven't seen.
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Princess Mononoke and Mononoke are two VERY different things.

(The first one is the Ghibli movie, both are highly recommended).
 
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Empty

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If you liked Cowboy Bebop, you should really check out Samurai Champloo. It is directed by the same person and like Bebop is episodic yet satisfying and highly stylish with great music and a light, fun vibe to it.
 
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ultron87

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I just started watching Planetes. It seems really really good so far.

Certainly isn't the most action packed series, but the setting is something different and the characters seem well written and interesting so far.
 
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Johnlenham

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Halycon said:
Princess Mononoke and Mononoke are two VERY different things.

(The first one is the Ghibli movie, both are highly recommended).
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Ahh ok, from the wiki it sounds interesting!
This Fooly Cooly is fucking batshit insane thats all im saying :lol
 
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Not a Jellyfish

but I am a sheep
Based on what you have listed I think you would like:

Hellsing
Gungrave
Claymore (reminded me of Berserk)

If you are looking to widen your interest try:

Honey and Clover
Now and Then, Here and There
 
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Dresden

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Don't bother with D.Gray Man.

You could start by watching Baccano and Mononoke. Baccano is the same author as Durarara, so same style of storytelling, but in America. Mononoke is a beautiful mindfuck.

Then I'd just check out anime by their studios. Generally, Manglobe, I.G., Madhouse, and Bones all do good work. I'd recommend Gainax but they haven't come out with anything truly new in the last four years.
 
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Johnlenham

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Not a Jellyfish said:
Based on what you have listed I think you would like:

Hellsing
Gungrave
Claymore (reminded me of Berserk)

If you are looking to widen your interest try:

Honey and Clover
Now and Then, Here and There
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Thats the one I was forgetting! even said I was going to check it out.
Again this FLCL is just meting my mind :lol
 
Rewrite

Rewrite

Not as deep as he thinks
If you want comedy with any episode you can jump into and not get lost with it's story since each episode is it's own mini story:

Gintama

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pirata

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Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo
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Take Alexandre Dumas's classic adventure novel, set it 3000 years into the future, give the animators loads and loads of drugs, and you've got one of the best shows of the decade. If you don't believe me, watch the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE1oBOSX4co
(24 episodes, I believe)


Kaiba
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A short series with an art style based of the manga/anime of the 1950s. Very abstract. You might like it. (12 episodes, I believe)

Moyashimon: Tales of Agriculture
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This is one that doesn't get talked about a lot, but should. How to explain...So these two best friends go to Tokyo Agricultural University because they are both involved in their family's business making sake. One of them has the ability to see microbes with his naked eye (they appear as strange, anthropomorphic creatures). It may sound weird, but it's awesome, and kind of educational, too. You'll learn about all sorts of things, like strange foreign food, how to make bootleg-ass booze, athlete's foot, food poisoning, seal anuses, and more! Too bad it's only eleven episodes. The opening and end credits are awesome, too. Just sayin'.
 
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Frog

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Mudkips said:
Yesterday is was "Suggest me".
Today it's "Recommend me".

"Recommend me" is incorrect.
"Recommend to me" is correct.

If you don't like the way it sounds, change it to some other form.
- "Recommend some anime to me."
- "Give me some anime recommendations."
- "What anime would you recommend to me?"
- "What anime would you recommend?" (Here, the "to me" is implied and can be left out as it is (grammatically) unambiguous.)
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No, the preposition is dropped when the indirect object is placed before the direct object. You would write "recommend some anime to me" or "recommend me some anime."
 
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fudgey_lumpkins

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Not to thread jack but is there anything out there that's similar to Sailor Moon?
I've already seen Tokyo Mew Mew and loved that too.

Or is there anything with like Relationship/Life theme like Clannad, Love Hina or Sazuka?
 
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Geneijin

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Surprised no one mentioned Ghost in the Shell yet.

Personal favorite I would recommend is Mushishi.

fudgey_lumpkins said:
Or is there anything with like Relationship/Life theme like Clannad, Love Hina or Sazuka?
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You mention Suzuka but not Honey & Clover? I feel conflicted. If you haven't seen Honey & Clover, then you should watch that. I also recommend Nana. Full Moon Wo Sagashite too since you said Love Hina and Clannad.
 
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fudgey_lumpkins

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Geneijin said:
You mention Suzuka but not Honey & Clover? I feel conflicted. If you haven't seen Honey & Clover, then you should watch that. I also recommend Nana. Full Moon Wo Sagashite too since you said Love Hina and Clannad.
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I've seen a movie by that title and I knew of a live action Drama, didn't know it was an anime. I should have guessed though. I'll definitely check it out. thanks.
 
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DrForester

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fudgey_lumpkins said:
Not to thread jack but is there anything out there that's similar to Sailor Moon?
I've already seen Tokyo Mew Mew and loved that too.

Or is there anything with like Relationship/Life theme like Clannad, Love Hina or Sazuka?
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Far as magical Girl shows. Check out Princess Tutu, might also want to try Revolutionary Girl Utena.

Relationship shows. Also try Utena. Toradora! is also great.
 
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Geneijin

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I'm surprised Kaiba is getting so many mentions here already. Add my vote too.

fudgey_lumpkins said:
I've seen a movie by that title and I knew of a live action Drama, didn't know it was an anime. I should have guessed though. I'll definitely check it out. thanks.
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At least you didn't watch the anime Winter Sonata and didn't know there was originally a live action Drama :lol

To add to what DrForester suggested, I recommend Shugo Chara if you want more Mahou Shoujo. But like Sailor Moon? I can't think of one.
 
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Angry Grimace

Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
fudgey_lumpkins said:
Or is there anything with like Relationship/Life theme like Clannad, Love Hina or Sazuka?
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Toradora!

=O
 
Aad

Aad

Member
It's pretty late so I've picked a few of my favourite anime. The video links may contain spoilers.




Kuchu Buranko/Trapeze
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Episodes: 11
Producers: Toei Animation
Genres: Comedy, Psychological, Seinen
Taster Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X4KnAfPACg

Ayakashi - Japanese Classic Horror
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Episodes: 11
Producers: Toei Animation
Genres: Fantasy, Historical, Horror
Taster Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn1W10ETEQQ

Shigurui
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Episodes: 12
Producers: Madhouse Studios, FUNimation Entertainment
Genres: Action, Drama, Historical, Martial Arts, Seinen
Taster Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZAI8EqxplA

Mushshi
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Episodes: 26
Producers: Artland, Marvelous Entertainment, FUNimation EntertainmentL
Genres: Adventure, Mystery, Drama, Fantasy, Supernatural
Taster Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcoZHk3M3io

Mononoke
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Episodes: 12
Producers: Toei Animation
Genres: Demons, Mystery, Fantasy, Horror, Supernatural
Taster Viseo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OJW9gZL33Q

Windy Tales
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Episodes: 13
Producers: Production I.G, Touhouku Shinsha
Genres: Drama, Fantasy, School, Slice of Life, Supernatural
Taster Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daARNSHVqKg

Kino's Journey
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Episodes: 13
Short Movie: Kino's Journey: The Land of Sickness -For You-
Short Movie: Kino's Journey: Life Goes On
Special: Kino's Journey: Tower Country
Producers: GENCO, A.C.G.T.
Genres: Action, Adventure, Slice of Life
Taster Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTVvgeSC8zU
 
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Byakuya769

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Baccano (from creator of Durrarara)

Scrapped Princess

Eureka 7

Full Metal Panic (anything.. but first series and Fumoffu are a must)

Samurai Champloo

I co-sign Last Exile

Black Lagoon
 
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Fixed2BeBroken

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Naruto and naruto shippuden. (everything except the filler....there are filler guides to let u know what episodes are filler)

(make sure its the japanese version with subtitles...english dub is horrible)

heh...tho im sure most will disapprove of ^^^ in this thread...however imo...its great stuff.

also...

full metal alchemist

there are others...cant think of em now.
 
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