[Cute]

Originally Posted by xpaperclip

Furthermore, there is not enough love for Makoto Shinkai in this thread. 5 Centimetres Per Second is the most visually beautiful thing I have ever seen.

Oh my god, yes! Voices of a Distant Star and The Place Promised.... are just as good, if not better imo!

I think I might rewatch one of those tonight, haven't seen them in ages

[MazEi]

I heard 5 Centimetres Per Second is really really really nice in terms of the slice of life and romance. Didn't/haven't watched it yet =/

[neon]

Hi Guys,

I also have a dark secret and secretly love anime, however I've not watched more than one or two seasons in the past 3 - 4 years so my memory/recommendations are probably old.

I had a quick skim over the thread so I'll try mention things not noted where possible, I haven't actually ever read manga except to try work out why Hunter X Hunter stopped where it did.

1. Monster - I saw someone mention it but mention nothing about it, this would be probably my all time favourite anime for it's kind, it's about a young boy who is injured and the doctor who saves his life. It's rather involved and I don't really know how to describe it without giving any of it away, I guess it's more about the doctor trying to find the boy after he disappears and the things he uncovers and sacrifices on that journey.

I highly recommend anyone who is a fan of things such as Code Geass or Death Note, the not so gory, mindgames/story based stuff to check it out, though it's not quite like those I'm not sure what to compare it too.

2. Hunter X Hunter, I saw this mentioned also, but too good to pass up, I believe this to be a really well thought out series with a unique set of bad guys and good guys, and the magic system employed in the series is quite clever also, the character development is quite evident and the fight scenes are quite witty and powerful.

3. Vampire Hunter D - Bloodlust - Think blade, only cool, half human half vampire, who everyone hates but has unique abilities. a few plot twists and this is rather entertaining movie, slightly darker theme I guess.

4. Ergo Proxy - A futuristic anime styled around a civilisation that has become somewhat deadend emotionally due to strict control everything and everyone, A young woman who seems somewhat immune or just bored by the system stumbles upon some things investigating a murder that show some more true colours of past and future of the city.

5. Rahxephon - This anime though seems extremely similar to Neon Genesis Evangellion, is actually unique enough to be entertaining, follows a similar storyline about a boy who is drafted to pilot a mech, but unlike Shinji he is a bit more outgoing.

I have seen many more but nothing too stand-out in my mind at the second, things like Gun X Sword, Trigun, Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, Rurouni Kenshin, Ninja Scroll, Berserk, Basilisk, Samurai Deeper Kyo from the older stuff, more recently, Darker Than Black, (+ the two sequel seasons/prequel seasons). Code Geass(more notably R2(second season)) Death Note, Get Backers, Tenjou Tenje, Ghost in the Shell, + movies and sequel series. Chrono Crusade, Wolfs Rain, Hellsing, Akira, Grave of the Fireflies, Blood: the last vampire and Blood+ series.

I guess thats a general run-down of the styles I like if someone can perhaps make some recommendations of anything fitting from the last 3-4 years it would be appreciated,

Also for Sci Fi, I vote Cowboy Bebop. that soundtrack is pretty fantastic.

And I guess I should mention I enjoyed Nodame Cantabile and Beck even though they aren't really my style.

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|Erasmus|:

Ergo Proxy... that was a fun show!

[EveJeonSa]

Originally Posted by neon

Hi Guys,

I also have a dark secret and secretly love anime, however I've not watched more than one or two seasons in the past 3 - 4 years so my memory/recommendations are probably old.

I had a quick skim over the thread so I'll try mention things not noted where possible, I haven't actually ever read manga except to try work out why Hunter X Hunter stopped where it did.

1. Monster - I saw someone mention it but mention nothing about it, this would be probably my all time favourite anime for it's kind, it's about a young boy who is injured and the doctor who saves his life. It's rather involved and I don't really know how to describe it without giving any of it away, I guess it's more about the doctor trying to find the boy after he disappears and the things he uncovers and sacrifices on that journey.

I highly recommend anyone who is a fan of things such as Code Geass or Death Note, the not so gory, mindgames/story based stuff to check it out, though it's not quite like those I'm not sure what to compare it too.

2. Hunter X Hunter, I saw this mentioned also, but too good to pass up, I believe this to be a really well thought out series with a unique set of bad guys and good guys, and the magic system employed in the series is quite clever also, the character development is quite evident and the fight scenes are quite witty and powerful.

3. Vampire Hunter D - Bloodlust - Think blade, only cool, half human half vampire, who everyone hates but has unique abilities. a few plot twists and this is rather entertaining movie, slightly darker theme I guess.

4. Ergo Proxy - A futuristic anime styled around a civilisation that has become somewhat deadend emotionally due to strict control everything and everyone, A young woman who seems somewhat immune or just bored by the system stumbles upon some things investigating a murder that show some more true colours of past and future of the city.

5. Rahxephon - This anime though seems extremely similar to Neon Genesis Evangellion, is actually unique enough to be entertaining, follows a similar storyline about a boy who is drafted to pilot a mech, but unlike Shinji he is a bit more outgoing.

I have seen many more but nothing too stand-out in my mind at the second, things like Gun X Sword, Trigun, Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, Rurouni Kenshin, Ninja Scroll, Berserk, Basilisk, Samurai Deeper Kyo from the older stuff, more recently, Darker Than Black, (+ the two sequel seasons/prequel seasons). Code Geass(more notably R2(second season)) Death Note, Get Backers, Tenjou Tenje, Ghost in the Shell, + movies and sequel series. Chrono Crusade, Wolfs Rain, Hellsing, Akira, Grave of the Fireflies, Blood: the last vampire and Blood+ series.

I guess thats a general run-down of the styles I like if someone can perhaps make some recommendations of anything fitting from the last 3-4 years it would be appreciated,

Also for Sci Fi, I vote Cowboy Bebop. that soundtrack is pretty fantastic.

And I guess I should mention I enjoyed Nodame Cantabile and Beck even though they aren't really my style.

Read. Read.

[Cute]

Originally Posted by mazei

I heard 5 Centimetres Per Second is really really really nice in terms of the slice of life and romance. Didn't/haven't watched it yet =/

It's great as far as the whole romance type of show goes. The artwork is absolutely incredible. There's one scene in particular (you'll know it when you see it) where I was pretty much breathless haha. Highly recommended!

[Nobunaga]

Omfg mayo chiki subaru is my waifu

[MazEi]

Originally Posted by nobunaga

omfg mayo chiki subaru is my waifu

^ agreed

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Nobunaga:

This person has good taste.

[Cute]

I was pretty tempted to watch Mayo Chiki, but found out that there's no ecchi content. I don't really like harem's without it

Maybe I'll give it a try when I'm bored sometime though

[nirvAnA]

oh dear simple glossory please for anime noobs! whats waifu ecchi, etc!

[Cute]

Hahah, maybe I should add one to the top

Waifu is pretty much an imaginary wife.
Ecchi is, uh...

[Nobunaga]

BOOOBIES

or

PENIS

if you're into that kind of stuff

[MazEi]

Ecchi = Sekirei =P

Originally Posted by Cute

I was pretty tempted to watch Mayo Chiki, but found out that there's no ecchi content. I don't really like harem's without it

Maybe I'll give it a try when I'm bored sometime though

Gogo. It would suit you since the show is incredibly cute(see what I did there ). Even without ecchi its definitely something to watch this for this season I feel, but that could be just because there isn't much romantic comedies this season that I'd watch =/

EDIT
Good show btw Sekirei even without the whole Ecchi part.

Double edit(because double posting should be punished with instaban)
Is the first post going to be edited ever? As I *might* be able to help out with it. And its a big maybe because I'm such a lazy tard.

[Cute]

Originally Posted by mazei

Ecchi = Sekirei =P


Gogo. It would suit you since the show is incredibly cute(see what I did there ). Even without ecchi its definitely something to watch this for this season I feel, but that could be just because there isn't much romantic comedies this season that I'd watch =/

EDIT
Good show btw Sekirei even without the whole Ecchi part.

Double edit(because double posting should be punished with instaban)
Is the first post going to be edited ever? As I *might* be able to help out with it. And its a big maybe because I'm such a lazy tard.

Haha, alright, I'll give it a shot, purely because of the awesome pun you made!

And yes, I'll set myself a deadline so I have to do it. Monday night, I'll completely update it. Just be floating around in this thread and you can help me out or whatever

[Azure]

I am a big naruto/bleach fan

[EveJeonSa]

What was I supposed to do again?


hahahaha.

[Cute]

Originally Posted by derpy

What was I supposed to do again?


hahahaha.

You were going to make a banner for this thread

[Nobunaga]

Today is a Friday.

Which means...

It's Mayo Chiki day.

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MazEi:

This person just says awesome things.

[Cute]

Okay, changed up the OP. All that's left to do is go through the thread and put in the most popular recommendations. Give me a day or so to get there

Also, made a chat channel for us to hang out in and play some games in SC2. Details are in the OP.
Also also, made a social group on this site. It's invite only, so PM and I'll invite you

[MazEi]

+ Show +

Anime list for this Fall =)

Warning! Large image.

[Cute]

Originally Posted by mazei

+ Show +

Anime list for this Fall =)

Warning! Large image.

Oh nice! I'll put that in the OP. Haven't really heard much about any of these shows, but from reading the descriptions it sounds a lot better than this season for sure