Anime Recommendations Redux

macchinainterna · Post by **macchinainterna** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:10 pm

Hi again.

First, I want thank everybody for all the great recommendations from the last time I asked.

After checking out a lot of the series that caught my or were referred by other members, I find my interest in anime at a near standstill. There just aren't a lot of new shows that look appealing to me.

So, I was hoping I could just ask for some recommendations (Excluding the most popular titles on here) from all of you one last time. Again, I'm big on steampunk, but I also prefer anything that has a great story, great laughs, or challenges me to think.

Below are some series I do have an interest in.

Black Cat
Mushishi
Witchblade (Currently watching on IFC)
Death Note

Malificus · Post by **Malificus** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:25 pm

macchinainterna wrote:Mushishi

Kino's Journey

Read the King of Bandits Jing manga (Particularly the twilight tales books)

Death Note

Monster

Do not pass go, do not collect 200 dollars, go straight to Monster.

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More to come later maybe.

Chrono63 · Post by **Chrono63** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:29 pm

You could try Baccano! if you like mystery/horror/thriller.

Kariudo · Post by **Kariudo** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:33 pm

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
if that doesn't get you back into anime I don't know what will

Clannad is also worth mentioning (not really up your alley it seems, but you might like it)
and if you like Clannad you'll also like Air and Kanon(2006)

I've only seen 2 episodes, but I wouldn't count Gundam 00 out either

Higurashi no Naku koro ni isn't very new...but it's interesting at the very least

macchinainterna · Post by **macchinainterna** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 1:28 pm

To Malificus:

I've seen videos, but I never gave Kino's Journey much thought. I'll have to check it out. I haven't heard much about Monster, but what I have heard about it was pretty good. I'll look into it when it hits the States. Thanks!

To Chrono63:

I've never even heard of Baccano before. I'll have to look it up. Thanks!

To Kariudo:

If it was released by Sunrise, then chances are that I'll love Code Geass. Sunrise hasn't disappointed me yet.

As for Clannad, if it's as sad as I hear Air is, then I might not last long with it.

Thanks for the recommendations! ^^

Kariudo · Post by **Kariudo** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 2:05 pm

not sunrise, Bandai Entertainment
it's not out yet, but it'l be showing on [Adult Swim] in the spring IIRC

if you liked death note, then you should like code geass

macchinainterna · Post by **macchinainterna** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 2:25 pm

Kariudo wrote:not sunrise, Bandai Entertainment

Oops, I meant created by Sunrise. XD;

Either way, it does look to be up my ally. I'll take a look at it when it premiers!

CodeZTM · Post by **CodeZTM** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 4:00 pm

Highly suggest:

KARAS
-action/violence with deep underlying themes

FRUITS BASKET
-cute sort of "romantic comedy" that poses several themes regarding humanity's greatest flaws and creates that through various characters and situations.

OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB
-best "romantic comedy" anime period. Shows that underneath us all lie fears and troubles, no matter how "pretty" we are.

KINO'S JOURNEY
-whore for making people think. Poses the flaws in humanity into countries and situations that the protagonist goes through.

AH! MY GODDESS
-mixture of fun comedy and tragic romance. Mostly shows how luck and love are intertwined.

LOVELESS
-yaoi anime (guyxguy) that shows humanities deep issues regarding finding one's true self through adversity and turmoil. Also a nice romance. Has action and "spell binding" scenes.

All make you think and all give you laughs at one point or another (except maybeh for Karas, which has zero humor at all....)

macchinainterna · Post by **macchinainterna** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 4:49 pm

CodeChrono wrote:Highly suggest:

KARAS
-action/violence with deep underlying themes

FRUITS BASKET
-cute sort of "romantic comedy" that poses several themes regarding humanity's greatest flaws and creates that through various characters and situations.

OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB
-best "romantic comedy" anime period. Shows that underneath us all lie fears and troubles, no matter how "pretty" we are.

KINO'S JOURNEY
-whore for making people think. Poses the flaws in humanity into countries and situations that the protagonist goes through.

AH! MY GODDESS
-mixture of fun comedy and tragic romance. Mostly shows how luck and love are intertwined.

LOVELESS
-yaoi anime (guyxguy) that shows humanities deep issues regarding finding one's true self through adversity and turmoil. Also a nice romance. Has action and "spell binding" scenes.

All make you think and all give you laughs at one point or another (except maybeh for Karas, which has zero humor at all....)

Thanks for the recommendations! Actually, I own both Karas OVAs and thought they were great. I wouldn't have ever thought that Fruits Basket had such a theme to it, so I'll have to give it a look. I've seen quite a few videos to Ouran, and I liked what I saw, so I'll check it out sometime. That's two for Kino's Journey, definitely looking into that one! I've always wanted to see Ah! My Goddess, but never got around to it. As for Loveless, I might be able to sit through it even though I'm not a big yaoi person. Again thanks for the suggestions!

Ringtails · Post by **Ringtails** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 5:09 pm

For great story, I highly recommend Seirei no Moribito (Guardian of the Sacred Spirit). It has a brilliant plot, memorable characters, and slick action sequences, all sewn together with a production value that never drops.

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