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AquaParade
03-16-2007, 09:38 AM
This might sound kinda strange, but I'm in the mood for a good anime starring some traditional japanese like ninjas, I know there are tons of animes and OAV's out there so can anyone reccomend some? Discluding Ninja ressurection and Ninja scroll....those arent really what I'm looking for, but thanks!

Anarky
03-16-2007, 10:26 AM
There would be Samurai Champloo, which is an awesome fighting anime, but not necessarily with Ninjas. There are some Ninjas, but they're not the main thing. Naruto obviously has ninjas, but I doubt you're looking for that. Basilisk has ninjas. In fact, Basilisk is about two ninja clans fighting to the death.

And on an unrelated sidenote: You need to resize your signature. The Rules say that you're allowed to have max 250 px in height, yours is 452. Please change that asap or deal with the consequences.

愛
03-16-2007, 12:35 PM
Deal with the consequences? Easy there, Nazi Germany.

Ninja Scroll is one of my favorite ninja movie animes. The TV series isn't that great, though. There really aren't many good ninja animes out there.

DrSpengler
03-16-2007, 12:52 PM
I thought the Ninja Scroll TV series was alright. I enjoyed it, though I thought they could have done so much more. The current Ninja Scroll comic from Wildstorm is also pretty mediocre.

AquaParade
03-16-2007, 05:19 PM
TAnd on an unrelated sidenote: You need to resize your signature. The Rules say that you're allowed to have max 250 px in height, yours is 452. Please change that asap or deal with the consequences.

:lol: ....alright then, ill get right on that.

Ra
03-16-2007, 08:14 PM
Ninja anime is such a restriced section of anime, in my opinion. There aren't many out there, but if you are into ninja, you will love the samurai anime out there as well.

My recommened list to you is Ninja Scroll, Rurouni Kenshin (also known as Samurai X in the English translation), and Samurai 7. Look into those three and see what you think about them.

Raven
03-16-2007, 10:00 PM
Death Note........


.....no theres no ninjas but go watch it any way....

AquaParade
04-11-2007, 10:05 PM
Just rented Ninja ressurection, I thought it was held in high regard but now that I'm looking up reviews, no one seems to like it. I enjoyed Ninja Scroll but I'm now hearing this isnt really a seqeul. What do you guys think of this one?

DrSpengler
04-12-2007, 12:21 AM
I've never seen Ninja Resurrection, but yeah, it most certainly is *NOT* a sequel to Ninja Scroll. It's actually an animated version of the classic Jubei Yagyu films, a character made famous by Sonny Chiba. The US VHS release of Ninja Resurrection advertised it as a sequel to Ninja Scroll while that bit was fixed for the DVD release.

I've only seen one Jubei Yagyu film, "Makai Tensou: Samurai Reincarnation", which was alright. I think it's the last one Chiba did before they replaced him with a younger actor.

AquaParade
04-12-2007, 02:30 PM
I thought Ninja Ressurection was ok, I've seen better. Can anyone give me some feedback on the new Guyver series(LOVED the original) and Neon Genesis Evangelion?

愛
04-12-2007, 02:56 PM
Neon Genesis Evangelion is very simple in format, yet complex in story. A lot of the ending is up for interpretation. I thought the show was solid. I actually watched the series two weekends ago. I should've watched the subbed version, though. Oh well. Anyway, I recommend it, if you're into the deep story stuff.

DrSpengler
04-12-2007, 03:32 PM
I thought Ninja Ressurection was ok, I've seen better. Can anyone give me some feedback on the new Guyver series(LOVED the original) and Neon Genesis Evangelion?

Here's my review of Guyver 2005 Vol. 1 (http://www.bcartoons.com/?p=78)

It really is a fantastic series. Volumes 2 an 3 have been released since I wrote that and I've loved every episode. Definately the hands-down BEST interpretation of the franchise, leagues ahead of the original cartoon series.

Anarchistguy
04-12-2007, 04:30 PM
Can anyone give me some feedback on the new Guyver series(LOVED the original)

Here's a preview of the series
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlUA8pDQhD0