Anime and manga appreciation and discussion thread

[pennydreadful]

Like it says, kids - this thread is for discussion of any and all topics related to manga and anime. If you like anime or manga, or want to connect with other fans of your favorite series - this is the thread for you!

And let's try to keep it friendly and non-bashy. :) :) :)

[Peanut]

This thread exists.

[Cure]

Sure does.

http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=35581

[pennydreadful]

Yeah, but it's kind of old... like, 2013 old. I didn't know whether it would be more annoying to start a new thread, or necro-post the old one. I thought maybe a new thread would be a good jumping-off point for recent members to join in.

Sorry guys, dunno if it was the right decision but I made the call. *shrugs*

[JamieH]

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I still think it's the most gar anime series. Sure, the animation shows it's age, and it has some slumps here and there along the way in the story. Yet, it's the grandfather of the shounen genre, and badasses are proper badasses. It's cheesy and over the top and gory and violent and filled with testosterone. But there's no flying monkeys or brightly dressed ninjas or pirates that can't swim. It's completely unapologetic about what it is, and what it is is a man on a mission of vengeance traveling the wasteland exploding the heads of those that get in his way with punches. It's Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star), and you don't want to **** with Kenshiro.

[pennydreadful]

So what do you feel was the best age for anime? I'm getting the feeling you're an 80's man...

Also, what does everyone here think of Neon Genesis Evangelion? I know it was a gateway anime for a lot of people starting out (myself included)... but I kind of feel like I've outgrown it, or maybe I'm just having trouble connecting with it in the same way that I used to.

I heard that Hideaki Anno (the director of the anime) used his own experiences with clinical depression as inspiration for a lot of the more psychological moments. That was one of the things I enjoyed most about the show, but by the same token, these days I have a lot of trouble tolerating Shinji as a character for those same reasons - I find him overly emo.

Anyone else got any thoughts or opinions?

[JamieH]

I prefer the 80's and 90's era of anime, but I know the 00's had some of the best anime bar none. I mean,
I honestly feel that Cowboy Bebop is the best anime ever currently. It's not my favorite, but I recognize it's quality.

As for NGE, ugh, not a fan. It did do some revolutionary things for the mecha genre, but the characters kill it for me. I could really get into it but rather not since people's opinion of NGE tends he strong on both sides.

[pennydreadful]

Hey, by all means, get into it - that's what the thread's for! :) Also, what do you feel are the best mecha anime?

[Zulithe]

Hunter x Hunter is my favorite :) Been watching religiously, it's so good. I'm talking about the 2011 series of course. I've only watched bits of the 1999 series, and I'm mostly confident that this version is better (for me)

I'm all caught up on the manga, too. Including the new chapters that just started up again this year after a very long hiatus.

Hoping it goes on for a long, long time to come.

It's on crunchyroll so check it out!

[arkangel]

I'm a complete anime / manga noob. My last roomate laughed hard when I picked up his copy of Claymore and attempted to read it from the front cover.
His anime advice for me was to start off with Ghost in a Shell and Akira so I'm guessing these are two of the better known ones in the western world?

I'm not much for franchises that resemble robotech, zelda, pokeman, sailor moon. Excuse my ignorance, but did I just eliminate everything or is there a lot more manga/anime that someone could recommend ? :)

[JamieH]

My favorite mecha is Patlabor. The OVA and TV series are more comedy oriented, but the movies (1 & 2) are more serious. I really like that it's about as realistic as a mecha could probably be (aside from a few gags). Basically, it centers around Division 2 of the labor (what mechs are called in Patlabor) police, which is like the B team, sort of, lead by a wise Captain. It's sort of a McHale's Navy kind of show. But like I said, the 1st 2 movies are serious, very serious really. They are incredibly dialogue heavy and slow paced, but quite intellectual.

The best is likely Gundam 0079. I keep meaning to watch Gundam Unicorn as I've heard a lot of good about it. Oh, well SDF Macross is a strong contender for best. Oddly enough the best mecha series are the ones were the mecha are just a means to an end, they're just the tools that get the job done. While the people are really what matters.

TTGL is likely the most entertaining. It's basically youR typical Super Robot show but on a mix of steroids, PCP, and LSD. It as if it's not only trying to out do all other mecha series before or after, but itself as well.

As for NGE, the biggest problem is Shinji. No wonder they can't get their **** together when their so called ace pilot whines about every damn thing. And then there's the emotionless stone that is Rei. Not to forget one of the biggest ****s in all of anime, Asuka. Argue that they all have mental illness to some degree, but it doesn't completely absolve them of their actions, or inaction. There not a single character on the show that isn't ****ed in the head some how or another. Eventually you find out each one of them has some sort of hang up. Yet, these are the people put in charge and expected to save humanity? There had to be one hell of a curve on the psych evaluation tests.

Then there's the religious overtones people say NGE has. To some degree, yeah, but not every cross in NGE has meaning. It just seems like more shock and awe put there to grab your attention. And the way they "built" the mechs is so ****ing nuts you'd think it was the Russian government that made the decisions at Nerv. Which, considering how Gendo acts and runs things he might as well be a crooked Russian polititician.

People take NGE way too seriously too. I mean really, those skin tight plug suits are the uniforms for piloting the units? They even had Shinji wear the girls' plug suit before his was made. There's no grey area with the two leading young ladies either. It's either a raging, dominating **** or a soulless, submissive doll.

It's been a long while since I've watched NGE. Every time I've tried going back to watch it again I end up dropping it from annoyance. I first watched it on VHS as each tape came out from the now defunct ADV. That's some 15 or so years ago. I did watch it a few time on tape just to make sure I saw what I saw. Then again when it was released on DVD. But it has been some time since I watched it. Yet Shinji's moaning and crying like a little bitch can't be forgotten, unfortunately.

[JamieH]

I'm a complete anime / manga noob. My last roomate laughed hard when I picked up his copy of Claymore and attempted to read it from the front cover.
His anime advice for me was to start off with Ghost in a Shell and Akira so I'm guessing these are two of the better known ones in the western world?

I'm not much for franchises that resemble robotech, zelda, pokeman, sailor moon. Excuse my ignorance, but did I just eliminate everything or is there a lot more manga/anime that someone could recommend ? :)

My 1st suggestion is to check out the Studio Ghibli movies. They are sort of kid/family focused but easily enjoyable for adults. If you ever wondered just how emotional and depressing anime can be, watch Grave of the Fireflies.

One thing I want to say about the Akira movie. It's not bad, just a bit messy as it was created and released while the manga was only half way through, yet at the height of it's popularity. At the very least Akira is worth watching as a visual and audible treat. It's a proper testament of hand drawn animation quality.

If you watch the movie, read the manga of Akira. Far more detailed and much more story and plot than could ever fit into 90-120 minutes of film.

[Peanut]

Hunter x Hunter is my favorite :) Been watching religiously, it's so good. I'm talking about the 2011 series of course. I've only watched bits of the 1999 series, and I'm mostly confident that this version is better (for me)

I'm all caught up on the manga, too. Including the new chapters that just started up again this year after a very long hiatus.

Hoping it goes on for a long, long time to come.

It's on crunchyroll so check it out!

Does it ever get...I dunno...more interesting, or faster paced? I probably watched 20 or more episodes before giving up. The last thing I remember watching, and I may have actually watched further but I'm not sure, is something with Gon and Killua (?) training with some old guy on a boat or something?

[Leofan26]

Big fan of Anime, I love the action / comedy type the best with bits of romance. Right now I'm really into the Gintama Anime, the action and drama are really good when that happens and the comedy is pure gold, not to mention love all the characters even the villains :D

[pennydreadful]

I'm a complete anime / manga noob. My last roomate laughed hard when I picked up his copy of Claymore and attempted to read it from the front cover.
His anime advice for me was to start off with Ghost in a Shell and Akira so I'm guessing these are two of the better known ones in the western world?

I'm not much for franchises that resemble robotech, zelda, pokeman, sailor moon. Excuse my ignorance, but did I just eliminate everything or is there a lot more manga/anime that someone could recommend ? :)

Hey, nothing wrong with being a noob; we all start out as noobs at some point! There's definitely a lot out there; particularly when you're first starting, as you don't know at that stage which genres you're into - so it's basically a process of trying some of the more well-known stuff and going from there.

If you think there's any chance at all that you'd like horror anime, I can't recommend Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust enough. There are two VHD flicks, but I feel that Bloodlust is the best film.

For more recent stuff, you could check out the Cowboy Bebop movie - you don't need to know anything about the series to enjoy it and if you do like it, you can could get into the Cowboy Bebop series from there.

As for NGE, the biggest problem is Shinji. No wonder they can't get their **** together when their so called ace pilot whines about every damn thing. And then there's the emotionless stone that is Rei. Not to forget one of the biggest ****s in all of anime, Asuka. Argue that they all have mental illness to some degree, but it doesn't completely absolve them of their actions, or inaction. There not a single character on the show that isn't ****ed in the head some how or another. Eventually you find out each one of them has some sort of hang up. Yet, these are the people put in charge and expected to save humanity? There had to be one hell of a curve on the psych evaluation tests.

Then there's the religious overtones people say NGE has. To some degree, yeah, but not every cross in NGE has meaning. It just seems like more shock and awe put there to grab your attention. And the way they "built" the mechs is so ****ing nuts you'd think it was the Russian government that made the decisions at Nerv. Which, considering how Gendo acts and runs things he might as well be a crooked Russian polititician.

People take NGE way too seriously too. I mean really, those skin tight plug suits are the uniforms for piloting the units? They even had Shinji wear the girls' plug suit before his was made. There's no grey area with the two leading young ladies either. It's either a raging, dominating **** or a soulless, submissive doll.

It's been a long while since I've watched NGE. Every time I've tried going back to watch it again I end up dropping it from annoyance. I first watched it on VHS as each tape came out from the now defunct ADV. That's some 15 or so years ago. I did watch it a few time on tape just to make sure I saw what I saw. Then again when it was released on DVD. But it has been some time since I watched it. Yet Shinji's moaning and crying like a little bitch can't be forgotten, unfortunately.

Yeah look, Shinji was a watchable character when I was 16 and in love with my own angst, but as an adult I just want to slap him. Asuka I don't mind - I've actually got a fair bit of time for her since she at least gives Shinji a serve every now and then, but I don't see the appeal of Rei at all. Then you add in the scene with Shinji over the hospital bed, and the movie that they did for the ending... nygh.

Despite all that, I feel like maybe I should give Rebuild Of Evangelion a chance... if for no other reason than the idea of Asuka with an eye-patch intrigues me!

Oh and hey, I should clarify, when I said keep it non-bashy, I just meant non-bashy of anime culture (as we already have a thread for that, haha j/k). It's totes ok to talk about what we don't like about certain series. :)

I really like anime, but if I had to pick one thing I wish they'd do less of, it'd be that so many series have such completely soul-crushingly depressing endings. It's kind of a love/hate thing with me; they do such a great job with emotionally dark scenes, but at the same time there's some series where I deliberately avoid watching the endings because of it being such a downer.

[JamieH]

Watch Grave of the Fireflies. All other sad ending anime will seem like a walk in the park.

[arkangel]

If you think there's any chance at all that you'd like horror anime, I can't recommend Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust enough. There are two VHD flicks, but I feel that Bloodlust is the best film.

For more recent stuff, you could check out the Cowboy Bebop movie - you don't need to know anything about the series to enjoy it and if you do like it, you can could get into the Cowboy Bebop series from there.


Thanks PennyDreadful ! Vampire Hunter D looks like something I'd enjoy. I'll definitely check that one out. I tried to educate myself a bit and was blown away by just how much anime is out there and how varied the themes. Every movie genre imaginable. Since I love sci-fi and cyberpunk related themes and not much for gratuitous fan service (just learned the term), I'm guessing that Seinen would be the category I should look into more. I made the following list as a starting point based on your recommendations and net reviewers.
- Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust - many have said the story and art style is prefered over the original.
- Ghost in a Shell - on everyones' starter list
- Psycho-Pass - cyberfuture crime procedural
- Steins;Gate - time travel drama
- Cowboy Bebop - this seems to be highly recommended by everyone and I'm guessing it has a bit of a Firefly feel to it?
- Mardok Scramble - has a cool cyberpunk look to it and something about a prostitute left for dead that gets revenge on the bad guys in a bladerunner-esq setting. A little fanservice is fine as long as it isn't over the top like hentai / harem? Looking for dark, gritty, engrossing sci-fi with a flavor for cyberpunks high tech and low society, but not cartoon porn. :)

JamieH- is Grave of the Fireflies as sad as Watership Down? I was quite young when I watched it but the vision of hurt bunnies still haunts me. :( Poor f'n bunnies.. What's wrong with people !! (starts bawling..)

[Ninjinister]

I don't really watch anime anymore but I caught the first three episodes of the new JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Good stuff.

[JamieH]

Grave of the Fireflies is about two young siblings who are on their own trying to survive in Japan in the final days of WWII.

Hurt bunnies have nothing on the soul crushing story of these 2 children.

[snake]

I'm watching One Piece. I'm 16 episodes in.

[Peanut]

I finally broke into the New World (episode 517+) stuff in One Piece after hearing they delayed the English dub of Thriller Bark until the fall and regret nothing. Absolutely in love with the entire thing. Now I can finally play through the last few chapters of Pirate Warriors without skipping all the cut scenes and play Unlimited World Red tomorrow without fear of spoiling all the late "rookie era" stuff.

[Ninjinister]

Grave of the Fireflies is about two young siblings who are on their own trying to survive in Japan in the final days of WWII.

Hurt bunnies have nothing on the soul crushing story of these 2 children.

I do believe that the website quicksummary summed it up nicely:

(spoiler'd for content and well, spoiler)

You are forced to watch as everything two small children do to survive WWII-era Japan fails miserably until they both die of starvation.
Holy ****.

[Mona_Lisa]

Does anyone here like Sword Art Online? I think it is an awesome anime and would recommend to anyone.... Just make sure that you watch the 1st episode 1st or you will be totally lost!
It is basically about a young boy and several other people who get stuck in a virtual reality game and if the die in game there brains get fried in the "real World".

[JamieH]

I do believe that the website quicksummary summed it up nicely:

(spoiler'd for content and well, spoiler)

You are forced to watch as everything two small children do to survive WWII-era Japan fails miserably until they both die of starvation.
Holy ****.

Pretty much. And the fact that it's based on a bit of one man's life experience that lived through Japan during that time only cements the brutality of it.

On a lighter note, there's every single other film that Miyazaki has been involved in.

As a pallet cleanser, here's the OP to possibly my favorite romance anime, Victorian Romance Emma.

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[Peanut]

Does anyone here like Sword Art Online? I think it is an awesome anime and would recommend to anyone.... Just make sure that you watch the 1st episode 1st or you will be totally lost!
It is basically about a young boy and several other people who get stuck in a virtual reality game and if the die in game there brains get fried in the "real World".

I guess I need to try this, since I've seen it mentioned a million times before. I just absolutely hate when anime does video game related stuff, because it's almost always 100% unbearably awful.

[Metroid]

I myself do find much joy out of anime, here is a short list of what i have finished/am currently watching

Sword Art Online - Finished
Trigun - Finished
Dragon Ball + Dragon Ball Z ~300 episodes in (have not watched in a while)
Naruto - 216 Episodes in
One Piece - Caught up
Bleach Manga - Caught up
Full Metal Alchemist/Brotherhood - Finished
Fairy Tail - Caught up
Neon Genesis - Done
"X" - Done

I cant think of anymore at the moment

[pennydreadful]

I tried to educate myself a bit and was blown away by just how much anime is out there and how varied the themes. Every movie genre imaginable.

Oh definitely - there's something out there for everyone; it's really only once you start getting into it that you realize how much there actually is. It can be a little overwhelming! :lol: Magical girls, cyberpunk, mecha, cars, sports, horror... actually, you may also enjoy Samurai Champloo; I don't really know how else to describe it except to say it's like a zany version of ancient Japan with hip-hop influences. It's directed by the same guy who directed Cowboy Bebop.

Oh dude, Watership Down was grim watching... but I still reread the book every couple of years!

[snake]

I finally broke into the New World (episode 517+) stuff in One Piece after hearing they delayed the English dub of Thriller Bark until the fall and regret nothing. Absolutely in love with the entire thing. Now I can finally play through the last few chapters of Pirate Warriors without skipping all the cut scenes and play Unlimited World Red tomorrow without fear of spoiling all the late "rookie era" stuff.

I'm watching it subbed beacue I heard that Funimation and 4kids don't capture the feel of the show. Is that true? I can see it going for 4kids, but Funimation does some pretty good stuff.

[Peanut]

4Kids is a joke. Funimation dub is 100% spot on. The only reason I moved on to subbed recently was because the next set of dubbed episodes got pushed back to fall and I was dying from the wait. I'm still gonna get and watch all the dub sets, because I vastly prefer it, to be honest.

[JamieH]

The entirety of Samurai Pizza Cats is available on DVD from Dicotek under their Easter Star label.

http://www.rightstuf.com/rssite/action/store/item/Item?ItemName=es054

And if you're interested in the original show, Kyatto-Ninden Teyandee (Legendary Ninja Cats), they have that too.

http://www.rightstuf.com/rssite/action/store/item/Item?ItemName=es048

[snake]

4Kids is a joke. Funimation dub is 100% spot on. The only reason I moved on to subbed recently was because the next set of dubbed episodes got pushed back to fall and I was dying from the wait. I'm still gonna get and watch all the dub sets, because I vastly prefer it, to be honest.

I'm currently on Arabasta, right when Ace leaves the crew. It's dragging hard. I just want to see Luffy fight Crocodile already.

[pennydreadful]

I tried reading the One Piece manga, back when I used to buy Shounen Jump, but I couldn't quite get into it.

[Candy Kappa]

My girlfriend hates the general manga/anime art style, so it's hard trying to convince her to watch any shows with me. With us both being Dungeons & Dragons nerds I tried Record of Lodoss War since it is based off an actual D&D setting. But, she hates the Elf's voice.

Then we stumbled upon Queen's Blade, and she loves just zany and over the top the fan service is in it...

[JamieH]

Maybe try Rune Soldier or Those Who Hunt Elves. Oh, I know, try out Slayers. They're all comedies set in a medieval like time.

For something on the more serious side there's Berserk (either the TV series or movie trilogy), Claymore, or Spice & Wolf. I will say that when I watched Spice & Wolf I went into it thinking what's the big deal about it? Once I got into it, I saw why it had such the enamored fan base.

[Peanut]

I'm currently on Arabasta, right when Ace leaves the crew. It's dragging hard. I just want to see Luffy fight Crocodile already.

Yeah, Alabasta has a few too many filler episodes around the middle, but stick with it. Luffy vs Crocodile has an incredible payoff. Also, considering you were 16 episodes in last week and you're already in Alabasta I'm going to suggest you slow down a bit. Easiest way to burn out on stuff is to consume it non-stop like that.

[Whatswiththeheadbands?]

I've never watched any anime before. Well, unless anyone counts pokemon as a proper anime. What would be the best anime to watch to get into it?

[TurtleTitan97]

I've never watched any anime before. Well, unless anyone counts pokemon as a proper anime. What would be the best anime to watch to get into it?

Some of my favorite anime that I'd highly recommend watching:

Gurren Lagann
Cowboy Bebop
Dragon Ball+Dragon Ball Z
Naruto
Astro Boy (2003 series)
Kill la Kill
Attack on Titan

[JamieH]

I've never watched any anime before. Well, unless anyone counts pokemon as a proper anime. What would be the best anime to watch to get into it?

Ghibli films.

So,

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Castle in the Sky
Grave of the Fireflies
My Neighbor Totoro
Kiki's Delivery Service
Only Yesterday
Porco Rosso
Pom Poko
Whisper of the Heart
Princess Mononoke
My Neighbors the Yamadas
Spirited Away
The Cat Returns
Howl's Moving Castle
Tales from Earthsea
Ponyo
Arrietty
From Up on Poppy Hill
The Wind Rises
The Tale of Princess Kaguya

That list is in chronological order. If there's anything that can get someone to like and enjoy anime, it's Ghibli films. After you watch a few of those I'd recommend some TV series.

[Whatswiththeheadbands?]

Some of my favorite anime that I'd highly recommend watching:

Gurren Lagann
Cowboy Bebop
Dragon Ball+Dragon Ball Z
Naruto
Astro Boy (2003 series)
Kill la Kill
Attack on Titan

I have very good things about Attack on Titan, so I might give that a go sometime.

Ghibli films.

So,

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Castle in the Sky
Grave of the Fireflies
My Neighbor Totoro
Kiki's Delivery Service
Only Yesterday
Porco Rosso
Pom Poko
Whisper of the Heart
Princess Mononoke
My Neighbors the Yamadas
Spirited Away
The Cat Returns
Howl's Moving Castle
Tales from Earthsea
Ponyo
Arrietty
From Up on Poppy Hill
The Wind Rises
The Tale of Princess Kaguya

That list is in chronological order. If there's anything that can get someone to like and enjoy anime, it's Ghibli films. After you watch a few of those I'd recommend some TV series.

So are all of those Films?

[ObiWanFan4life]

Ghibli films.

So,

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Castle in the Sky
Grave of the Fireflies
My Neighbor Totoro
Kiki's Delivery Service
Only Yesterday
Porco Rosso
Pom Poko
Whisper of the Heart
Princess Mononoke
My Neighbors the Yamadas
Spirited Away
The Cat Returns
Howl's Moving Castle
Tales from Earthsea
Ponyo
Arrietty
From Up on Poppy Hill
The Wind Rises
The Tale of Princess Kaguya

That list is in chronological order. If there's anything that can get someone to like and enjoy anime, it's Ghibli films. After you watch a few of those I'd recommend some TV series.

All Fantastic and memorable movies.

[pennydreadful]

So are all of those Films?

As far as I know, I think they're all movies... at least, the ones on the list that I'm familiar with are!

[Shred Head]

For any Dragonball fans out there Akira Toriyama just confirmed he is now working on a new Dragonball Z movie.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-07-15/dragon-ball-z-gets-new-2015-film-by-creator-toriyama/.76681
The September issue of Shueisha's V Jump magazine is announcing on Saturday that a new Dragon Ball Z movie will open during the Golden Week string of holidays next spring. Dragon Ball manga creator Akira Toriyama is personally credited with the original concept, screenplay and character designs of the new movie "that the entire universe eagerly awaits!!"

Toriyama confirmed in the magazine that this new film, like last year's Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods, will tell a new story. He had intended to have this story during his manga's original serialization. Although he did not plan on it, he is not only putting a lot of effort in drawing the art, but also "fussing over the smallest dialogue lines." He also promised more action scenes. He teased that the story is still secret, but will be "utterly funny."

To emphasize the effort he has put into this new film, Toriyama said that even his first manga editor praised him on the work he has done, even though this editor rarely ever does that. Toriyama is confident that fans will be able to thoroughly enjoy the movie. He is currently drawing up new character designs, and asked his fans to look forward to the movie.

I am extremely excited for this whats really got me interested is that this was intended to be in the manga. I wonder what that means for this movie. LOL we finally get Battle of Gods and now i'm going to be counting the days for anther movie to be localized.

[Yorae]

Series I enjoyed back in the day:

Gungrave
Wolf's Rain
Paranoia Agent
Tokyo Godfathers (movie)
Gankutsuo
Loveless (shounen-ai)
Fullmetal Alchemist

Series I watched recently and liked:
Attack on Titan
Madoka Magica
Hetalia (the Dub)
Wolf Children: Ame and Yuki (movie)
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood

I am not the avid anime/manga fan I once was, but I try to watch a bit here and there whenever I have time. For some reason I find myself drawn more towards western animation nowadays.

[MrTMNT2012]

Not seeing much Cowboy Bebop appreciation so I'll say this:

All 26 Episodes of Cowboy Bebop are Oscar-worthy for short films! :)

[pennydreadful]

For any Dragonball fans out there Akira Toriyama just confirmed he is now working on a new Dragonball Z movie.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-07-15/dragon-ball-z-gets-new-2015-film-by-creator-toriyama/.76681

I am extremely excited for this whats really got me interested is that this was intended to be in the manga. I wonder what that means for this movie. LOL we finally get Battle of Gods and now i'm going to be counting the days for anther movie to be localized.

Ooooh - interesting... as long as Vegeta's in it, I'm there! :P

Not seeing much Cowboy Bebop appreciation so I'll say this:

All 26 Episodes of Cowboy Bebop are Oscar-worthy for short films! :)

Agreed, it was a hell of a great series.

[Shred Head]

Ooooh - interesting... as long as Vegeta's in it, I'm there! :P

Akira Toriyama in an interview I think about a year ago maybe a little while after Battle of Gods came out said if there was going to be anther movie it was going to be centered around Vegeta. I Don't know if plans have changed though.

Not seeing much Cowboy Bebop appreciation so I'll say this:

All 26 Episodes of Cowboy Bebop are Oscar-worthy for short films! :)

That show was awesome I cant wait for Funi to release those remaster bluray versions.

[pennydreadful]

Akira Toriyama in an interview I think about a year ago maybe a little while after Battle of Gods came out said if there was going to be anther movie it was going to be centered around Vegeta. I Don't know if plans have changed though.

... they better not have changed - I need my 'geta fix, damnit!!! :lol:

[MrTMNT2012]

Vegeta's awesome. That's all! :)

Him and Goku started that whole 'protagonist/anti-hero rivalry' that's featured in just about every Shounen Anime.

[Kanon]

Not seeing much Cowboy Bebop appreciation so I'll say this:

All 26 Episodes of Cowboy Bebop are Oscar-worthy for short films! :)

And the Movie has such a good story! (Vincents amnesia and the Nanobots were great)
After first watching I did it again cause it was so good :D

[pennydreadful]

Vegeta's awesome. That's all! :)

Him and Goku started that whole 'protagonist/anti-hero rivalry' that's featured in just about every Shounen Anime.

Vegeta's awesomeness level is over 9000. :D

[JamieH]

Just going to leave this here

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[Peanut]

So, I think the new Sailor Moon looks really nice. I've watched it with my fiancé, who's been way into it since she was a kid, and it's kinda alright. Not my type of thing, but it seems well made.

I've also nearly caught up (about 50 episodes left) on One Piece. I absolutely loathe Trafalgar Law. Loathe. He's awful. He's everything I dislike about sh*t anime main characters. First character I've ever disliked in the entire thing and I have this awful sinking feeling that he's gonna be around a whole hell of a lot more than I want.

[Peanut]

Bumping this to ask about Cowboy Bebop.

I've never seen it and know nothing about it, but I've heard tons of praise for it over the years. They've got that nice Bluray set out now, so I'm wondering if anyone who has watched it thinks it's worth it?

Also, that great last post I had lol. F*ck Law.

[DarkFell]

Fave anime's are Inuyasha and Dragon Ball Z *Dragon Ball is okay.* Might watch One Piece and Naruto at some point. First gen Pokemon was a fun show for me IMO. I also liked watching ZOID's, Sailor Moon, Tenchi Muyo, Tenchi in Space, and Outlaw Star when Toonami was still around.

I also enjoyed watching the Studio Ghibli movies.

I knew someone that liked Cowboy Bebop and Afro Samurai *idk if the last show counts.* But I haven't watched them yet.

Manga's that I like are WarCraft: The Sunwell Trilogy *published by Tokyopop*, Inuyasha, DragonBall, and Absolute Boyfriend *its a Shojo manga series.* I also like Vampire Hunter D.

[Davetello]

Death Note and Monster are magic. On my list are FMA: Brotherhood, Darker Than Black & Cowboy Bebop, amongst others. I wanna try and get through Code Geass too - didn't like the first few eps but I will try again. I really should enjoy it as I have a strong interest in imperialism.

Most people tell me that, of the newer stuff, FMA: Brotherhood is the gold standard.

[snake]

Bumping this to ask about Cowboy Bebop.

I've never seen it and know nothing about it, but I've heard tons of praise for it over the years. They've got that nice Bluray set out now, so I'm wondering if anyone who has watched it thinks it's worth it?

Also, that great last post I had lol. F*ck Law.

Watch Cowboy Bebop. It's short and it's pretty great.

[BabyTurtles]

can anyone suggest any anime for me ^_^ pretty please~

I'm trying to find good anime to watch with my friend...but I don't know that many....

maybe something with tons of comedy (and action or romance added)

.....but nothing with anything perverted in it........like at all. (no girls losing their towel or guys falling on the girls boobs....or girls wearing ridiculous outfits) and no creepy love (brotherxsister or adultxkid)

if possible T^T

[MrTMNT2012]

If anyone has still not yet watched Attack on Titan, I dare you to stop watching it after Episode 5. It's literally impossible!

It's just a universally appealing show. :)

[ssjup81]

can anyone suggest any anime for me ^_^ pretty please~

I'm trying to find good anime to watch with my friend...but I don't know that many....

maybe something with tons of comedy (and action or romance added)

.....but nothing with anything perverted in it........like at all. (no girls losing their towel or guys falling on the girls boobs....or girls wearing ridiculous outfits) and no creepy love (brotherxsister or adultxkid)

if possible T^THow about the Jungle wa Itsumo Hale Nochi Guu series? IMO, that series is hilarious.

It's about a 10-year-old boy named Hale, who lives with his young mother, Weda. Weda had him very young. She grew up rich in the city, but when she became pregnant, she refused to name the father and left to avoid having to do so, and her parents disowned her. She moved to a jungle village and is raising Hale there. So that's the backstory for her character. One day a girl, Guu, shows up and Hale's life seems to change as she begins to live with him and his mother.

Since Guu has arrived in the jungle, weird things go on and seems Hale is the only one who actually notices it. The comedy mainly comes from this as he's the type to stress out easily, given the type of life he has growing up with only his lazy, binge-drinking mother. The characters (like Hale's classmates and the other villagers) are so goofy and fun, like the village leader who cherishes his manly chest hair. lol Think of Abbott and Costello. Abbott is the straight man or the normal one, while Costello was the silly one and caused all the antics. Or even Laurel and Hardy.

So yeah, I'd check that one out. I hear there's an English dub of it now. I've never seen it, though, so not sure what the dub is like.

The order is...

Jungle wa Itsumo Hale Nochi Guu
Jungle wa Itsumo Hale Nochi Guu Deluxe
Jungle wa Itsumo Hale Nochi Guu Final

[ssjup81]

Just going to leave this here

J7HPyUcy37II have this on DVD. I really liked it! Sucks it was only an OAV series, unless they did, eventually, make a full series based on the manga, which I also have.

[BabyTurtles]

How about the Jungle wa Itsumo Hale Nochi Guu series? IMO, that series is hilarious.

It's about a 10-year-old boy named Hale, who lives with his young mother, Weda. Weda had him very young. She grew up rich in the city, but when she became pregnant, she refused to name the father and left to avoid having to do so, and her parents disowned her. She moved to a jungle village and is raising Hale there. So that's the backstory for her character. One day a girl, Guu, shows up and Hale's life seems to change as she begins to live with him and his mother.

Since Guu has arrived in the jungle, weird things go on and seems Hale is the only one who actually notices it. The comedy mainly comes from this as he's the type to stress out easily, given the type of life he has growing up with only his lazy, binge-drinking mother. The characters (like Hale's classmates and the other villagers) are so goofy and fun, like the village leader who cherishes his manly chest hair. lol Think of Abbott and Costello. Abbott is the straight man or the normal one, while Costello was the silly one and caused all the antics. Or even Laurel and Hardy.

So yeah, I'd check that one out. I hear there's an English dub of it now. I've never seen it, though, so not sure what the dub is like.

The order is...

Jungle wa Itsumo Hale Nochi Guu
Jungle wa Itsumo Hale Nochi Guu Deluxe
Jungle wa Itsumo Hale Nochi Guu Final

yup I saw it already lol XD it was pretty crazy! I loved it!

[Lethal Lullaby]

I should probably watch Attack on Titan sometime. If it really is as good as people claim. I've also been suggested to watch Fairy Tale and Puella Magi Madoka Magica.

Anyways here are the anime series I've watched throughout:
Black Butler (1, 2, and the Book of Circus)
Death Note
Black Blood Brothers
Elfen Lied
Murder Princess
Corpse Party: Tortures Souls
R-16
Strawberry Panic
Aoi Hana
Sasameki Koto
(All I can rememeber watching)

Currently watching Bleach, and gotta restart Higurashi No Naku Koror Ni, and the others like it, since I can't recall where I left off.

[MrTMNT2012]

A lot of the same people who worked on Death Note work on Attack On Titan including the Director. They really outdone themselves on Titan though!

[Metroid]

A list of anime I have watched all of/up to date with? Here you go:

Vagabond (Manga)
Corpse Party: Tortured Souls
Naruto
Dragon Ball
Hellsing
Mobile Suit Gundam
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
After War Gundam X
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
Mobile Suit Gundam 00

Yea, as you can tell I'm a Gundam fan haha, but I was thinking watching Attack on Titan, or Sword Art Online. Any recommendations?

[Redeemer]

Yea, as you can tell I'm a Gundam fan haha, but I was thinking watching Attack on Titan, or Sword Art Online. Any recommendations?

Death Note and Full Metal Alchemist : Brotherhood
are the two must see anime's imo

[Prowler]

I finished Kuroko no Basket 2 the other day. Yes, it's unrealistic and silly but who cares. It was fun as hell. I don't watch sports anime to look for realism. I'd just watch a real basketball match if I was looking for that. Looking forward to the 3rd season which is coming out pretty soon. That being said, Kuroko, as fun as it is, is no Slam Dunk. :)

Btw, anyone else here ever watched Legend of the Galactic Heroes? I definitely recommend it. If you want an epic series set in space with great dialogue and political themes, then look no further. And I'm not someone who uses the term "epic" lightly.

I warn you, though. Even though sci-fi and military/war are two of its genres, the best parts are the dialogue. That doesn't mean the battles and the military strategies are not enjoyable.

In case any of you ever wondered where my avatar comes from... it's from it. :P

[DarthRaphael]

I was just thinking the other day that I need to put together a list of anime I have seen to keep track of it. I had a friend in high school introduce me to anime when he was renting Bubblegum Crisis and Akira on VHS tape from Block Buster. :D I went many years not into it and then bought a Robotech set but didn't watch it till years later. Several more years and for some reason I decided to watch Initial D. That is what got me hooked permanently on anime.

Some of my favorites, but no where a complete list are:

Initial D
Full Metal Alchemist (both versions)
Soul Eater
Death Note (watched the sub version!)
Attack on Titan
Trigun

Trying to watch Bleach now. Amazon has 400 episodes up and I'm on #12 :teek:

[Peanut]

I loved Soul Eater. I wish they kept adapting the manga, which I also want to catch up on. Have you seen any the spin-off they're doing? It seems OK, but I fell off pretty quick.

[DarthRaphael]

I loved Soul Eater. I wish they kept adapting the manga, which I also want to catch up on. Have you seen any the spin-off they're doing? It seems OK, but I fell off pretty quick.

I didn't know there were spin-offs...... hmmmm

[ssjup81]

yup I saw it already lol XD it was pretty crazy! I loved it!Nice! One of my favorite moments of the series was when Hale got drunk, by accident, and just snapped. One of my favorite episodes, was the one that spoofed an RPG.

I can't think of any other comedy series right off....OH!! Penguin no Mondai! I doubt there's an English version, but there's probably a subbed version.

The humor is random and is spoofy at times. I learned of this show when visiting my friend. Her son liked this show and showed it to me. It was pretty funny to me.

You know, I don't even know how to explain this show. It's about this boy named Naota and he has a penguin friend who goes to school with him named Beckham. um... I dunno. It has a Jungle Guu feel, only everyone knows Beckham is a penguin and stuff. lol Geez, this show is so random I can't explain it.

Edit: Never mind. I don't even think there are subs of it anyplace. Never mind.

[THGhost]

I didn't watch that much Anime growing up besides DBZ, but I'm a lot more into it now. Manga too.

Every Anime series I've watched so far:

Akira
Attack on Titan & Manga
Battle Royale Manga
Blood: The Last Vampire (original film & terrible live action movie)
Cowboy Bebop
DBZ & Manga/DBZ Kai
Deadman Wonderland (2 episodes in)
Ghost in the Shell & Manga/Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence/Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex/Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG (4 episodes in)

As you can no doubt tell, I've taken quite a liking to Ghost in the Shell. I'm hoping Funimation hurries up with their English dubs for Borders 3 & 4 of Ghost in the Shell: Arise. Or I'm gonna be out of GitS to watch. :P

[Allio]

I mainly read manga nowadays, easier to read a bunch of chapters in the span it takes to watch a single episode

anime I'm watching:
Yugioh Arc-V
Tenchi Muyo (Currently on Universe/first TV series)
Legendary Armor Samurai Troopers

Manga I'm reading:
12 Beast
Abnormal Kei Joshi
Accel World
Ana Satsujin
Assassination Classroom
Apocalypse no Toride
My Hero Academia
Boku to Kotori-chan
Cage of Eden
Centaur's Worries (probably the best slice of life I have read in a long time)
Cyclops Shoujo Saipu
Detective Conan
Distant Sky
Dolls Fall
Fudatsuki no Kyoko-chan
Gakkou Gurashi
Hitomi-sensei no Hokenshitsu
Jitsu wa watashi wa
Mahou Shoujo of the End
Mahou Shoujo Site
Monster Musume
One Piece
Onii-chan control
Rotte no Omocha
Saiteihen no otoko
Tenkuu Shinpan
Yaoguai Mingdan

[Peanut]

Bumping this, because I wanna talk about a few things. J-Stars got me to look into some stuff and I've kinda done a bit of anime/manga binge watching/reading in the last two weeks. The last time I did this, several years ago, I got heavily into One Piece, so god help me.

I picked HunterXHunter back up at around episode 20 where I left off and I'm glad I did. The Yorknew arc was bad ass. That sh*t gets mad dark! I just finished off the Chimera Ant Arc, which according to the Internet is among the best written arcs in any shonen anime/manga ever. I can see why they say it, because there's slightly more depth to the villains than normal, but...for real? That's the high bar? Good lord. Glad it's over, but knowing there isn't much more before the series latest hiatus also kinda bums me out.

I also started watching Toriko, before researching and immediately switching to the manga, which is brutal as all hell! I just finished reading the BB Corn arc and I'm looking forward to continuing it. As stupid as the premise is it's weirdly entertaining.

I tried to do my due diligence and watch some DBZ also, but that sh*t is mad ugly and mad old and I just couldn't do it.

[Redeemer]

Bumping this, because I wanna talk about a few things. J-Stars got me to look into some stuff and I've kinda done a bit of anime/manga binge watching/reading in the last two weeks. The last time I did this, several years ago, I got heavily into One Piece, so god help me.

I picked HunterXHunter back up at around episode 20 where I left off and I'm glad I did. The Yorknew arc was bad ass. That sh*t gets mad dark! I just finished off the Chimera Ant Arc, which according to the Internet is among the best written arcs in any shonen anime/manga ever. I can see why they say it, because there's slightly more depth to the villains than normal, but...for real? That's the high bar? Good lord. Glad it's over, but knowing there isn't much more before the series latest hiatus also kinda bums me out.

I also started watching Toriko, before researching and immediately switching to the manga, which is brutal as all hell! I just finished reading the BB Corn arc and I'm looking forward to continuing it. As stupid as the premise is it's weirdly entertaining.

I tried to do my due diligence and watch some DBZ also, but that sh*t is mad ugly and mad old and I just couldn't do it.

May God help us all...... lol :lol:
I feel ya bud. Honestly I just haven't been able to find any good anime lately. I currently bing watching "Orange is the new Black" but after I run through this I am going to finish "Soul Eater" Really great anime and probably read the Manga after that.
You should check out Black Butler if you are looking for a commedy/detective style anime. Imagine Bruce Wayne crossed with Light Yagime

[snake]

Bumping this, because I wanna talk about a few things. J-Stars got me to look into some stuff and I've kinda done a bit of anime/manga binge watching/reading in the last two weeks. The last time I did this, several years ago, I got heavily into One Piece, so god help me.

I picked HunterXHunter back up at around episode 20 where I left off and I'm glad I did. The Yorknew arc was bad ass. That sh*t gets mad dark! I just finished off the Chimera Ant Arc, which according to the Internet is among the best written arcs in any shonen anime/manga ever. I can see why they say it, because there's slightly more depth to the villains than normal, but...for real? That's the high bar? Good lord. Glad it's over, but knowing there isn't much more before the series latest hiatus also kinda bums me out.

I also started watching Toriko, before researching and immediately switching to the manga, which is brutal as all hell! I just finished reading the BB Corn arc and I'm looking forward to continuing it. As stupid as the premise is it's weirdly entertaining.

I tried to do my due diligence and watch some DBZ also, but that sh*t is mad ugly and mad old and I just couldn't do it.

I was gonna watch Toriko once I finished Fullmetal Alchemist, but is the manga better? What made you switch?


Also, K-On is pretty badass, hardcore sh*t.

[Allio]

only thing I am watching this summer is: Monster Musume, Gakkou Gurashi, and Jitsu wa watashi wa.

I am excited that the manga for Gakkou Gurashi and Jitsu wa will be releasing at the end of this month, Jitsu wa is being released called "My Monster Secret" it's okay, I would have picked something like "Truth is, I'm a..."

[snake]

only thing I am watching this summer is: Monster Musume, Gakkou Gurashi, and Jitsu wa watashi wa.

I am excited that the manga for Gakkou Gurashi and Jitsu wa will be releasing at the end of this month, Jitsu wa is being released called "My Monster Secret" it's okay, I would have picked something like "Truth is, I'm a..."

I'm watching Umaru right now. Might check out Gangsta and Prison School.

[Peanut]

You should check out Black Butler if you are looking for a commedy/detective style anime. Imagine Bruce Wayne crossed with Light Yagime

I think my fiance has watched some of it. The art style has always sort of put me off.

I was gonna watch Toriko once I finished Fullmetal Alchemist, but is the manga better? What made you switch?

Also, K-On is pretty badass, hardcore sh*t.

The manga is way better, for a lot of reasons. The first and most obvious one is that the anime is heavily censored. It's not really about needing it to be more "hardcore" or "adult" but when a dude gets a hole blown in his stomach and the anime portrays it as this almost comical cartoon wound, it's really weird. Second, there's a random new character thrown in with the main cast who basically serves as both light fan service and as an embodiment of the narrator from the manga. The most important reason I learned, thankfully before getting too deep in, is that the anime got canned, so it wrapped up its final arc in a completely different way from the manga, ensuring that even if the anime ever comes back, it'll be hard for it to just continue following the manga storyline.

I've heard a lot about K-On, but never checked it out. What's it about?

[snake]

I think my fiance has watched some of it. The art style has always sort of put me off.



The manga is way better, for a lot of reasons. The first and most obvious one is that the anime is heavily censored. It's not really about needing it to be more "hardcore" or "adult" but when a dude gets a hole blown in his stomach and the anime portrays it as this almost comical cartoon wound, it's really weird. Second, there's a random new character thrown in with the main cast who basically serves as both light fan service and as an embodiment of the narrator from the manga. The most important reason I learned, thankfully before getting too deep in, is that the anime got canned, so it wrapped up its final arc in a completely different way from the manga, ensuring that even if the anime ever comes back, it'll be hard for it to just continue following the manga storyline.

I've heard a lot about K-On, but never checked it out. What's it about?

Thanks! I'll check out the manga for sure.

K-On is interesting. It's a slice of life moe show about cute girls doing cute sh*t. Nothing too interesting but I find it entertaining.

[MrTMNT2012]

https://www.reddit.com/r/OnePiece/comments/3dogo4/something_i_think_people_are_missing_from_the/

Oda is legit the most genius writer of the 21st century.

For anyone that's up-to-date on One Piece (Chapter 794) definitely check that out because...:oMIND. BLOWN!:o

[Peanut]

Holy sh*t! That's amazing! Something totally lost in the translation there. Oda is masterful!

Anyways, I got a subscription to Weekly Shonen Jump the other day (exclusively for One Piece, so I won't need to read awful scanlations every week) and they're featuring the first 4 chapters of Dragon Ball in their "Jump Back" feature this month, so I've read a few of them and I dug it enough to order a couple of the tonkoban.

[Mew]

I started watching Toriko yesterday. It's great so far. I still think One Piece is better, but I'm only on episode 3 of Toriko.

[Peanut]

I've heard that Toriko, like One Piece, gets better as it goes and the world grows. Instead of just jumping arc to arc and fight to fight, introducing a new focus as it goes, it introduces character and plot points early on that have considerable payoff down the line. I don't think many other manga/anime (or any piece of fiction) comes close to One Piece in terms world building and long view storytelling, but that's an unfair comparison to make when it comes to a weekly comic that has been running for 18 years.

Toriko does its own thing, but it was almost certainly heavily influenced by Oda's style of storytelling, because there's a lot about Toriko I think OP fans would really enjoy. It also starts moving way faster than One Piece, I think to the detriment of its characterizations up front, but to the benefit of the pace. I think it picked up for me around the end of the Regal Mammoth arc, but I know I'm very early in the series. It seems like Toriko has a lot more "this is where it gets good" opinions than One Piece does, but a lot of people point to the Century Soup arc as the Arlong Park equivalent of the series, which really isn't too far in.

[Allio]

I'm in the mood for a new horror manga, anyone got a suggestion?

[Mew]

I've heard that Toriko, like One Piece, gets better as it goes and the world grows. Instead of just jumping arc to arc and fight to fight, introducing a new focus as it goes, it introduces character and plot points early on that have considerable payoff down the line. I don't think many other manga/anime (or any piece of fiction) comes close to One Piece in terms world building and long view storytelling, but that's an unfair comparison to make when it comes to a weekly comic that has been running for 18 years.

Toriko does its own thing, but it was almost certainly heavily influenced by Oda's style of storytelling, because there's a lot about Toriko I think OP fans would really enjoy. It also starts moving way faster than One Piece, I think to the detriment of its characterizations up front, but to the benefit of the pace. I think it picked up for me around the end of the Regal Mammoth arc, but I know I'm very early in the series. It seems like Toriko has a lot more "this is where it gets good" opinions than One Piece does, but a lot of people point to the Century Soup arc as the Arlong Park equivalent of the series, which really isn't too far in.
I've just watched episode 3. And I get what your saying. I thought the Arlong Park arc was really freakin good. I'm not that far in on One Piece, but I'm guessing you have watched Toriko?

[Peanut]

I only watched about 20 episodes of the anime before switching over to the manga at chapter 1. I'm currently in the mid 70's chapter wise, but I'm on a binge tonight, so I'll probably tear through a few volumes before the night is over.

[Mew]

Nice. I just hit episode 58 of One Piece.

[JakeSully]

Who wants a new polished gritter reboot of this infamous anime series?
http://www.animecovers.narod.ru/dvdU/Urotsukidoji_1_english_front2.jpg

With the successes of recent graphic horror like Saw, Hostel and Human Centipede, it makes sense to do a new Urotsukidoji reboot series for a new generation to shock and show demon tentacles to a new generation and have the guys who did the Sailor Moon reboot to do the animation for it.

[Mona_Lisa]

I really don't remember who it was, but somebody on this form was going on about how good Bleach Was... So when I saw it on Netflix I decided to give it a try and, Wow it was awesome.... But there was only 3 Seasons!!!!! Now I got to know what happens next * Netflix you are evil for doing this to me *. I wonder, should I look for the episodes on YouTube or Start reading the manga???? Suggestions anyone?

[Peanut]

My best piece of advice for anyone who wants to watch a bunch of anime is to invest in a Crunchyroll account. It's cheap (I pay $7 cdn a month) and it has pretty much everything you'd ever want to watch on it, as it's released in Japan. I pair that with a Funimation account and pretty much nothing is inaccessible. I have a bunch of Crunchyroll 48 hour guest passes, so if you'd like I can send you one and you can check out the service yourself. They have every episodes of Bleach.

I am surprised to hear you've been able to come in fresh to Bleach and get into it, cause I honestly see nothing but b*tching about it, even from people who are self-professed hardcore fans of the series. I've wanted to give it a try, but even advocates for it are a fountain of negativity.

Nice. I just hit episode 58 of One Piece.

Nice! You've got a long way to go, but it always makes me happy to see people get into it.

Anyways, I ran through Part 1 of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime in the last few days and thought it was really cool! I'm gonna start Part 2 today, not knowing what I'm in for at all. I love how Part 1 is basically the entirety of a typical shonen manga/anime condensed into 10 episodes.

[CyberCubed]

How do you guys make time to watch so much anime? I usually have trouble keeping up with cartoons/American TV, let alone most anime. Especially since some anime goes on for hundreds of episodes.

Gaming takes up most of my free time too, so when do you guys get time to watch?

[Peanut]

How do you guys make time to watch so much anime? I usually have trouble keeping up with cartoons/American TV, let alone most anime. Especially since some anime goes on for hundreds of episodes.

Gaming takes up most of my free time too, so when do you guys get time to watch?

Where do you continually come up with this sh*t? Just logically, if you took all the time you spend keeping up with cartoons/American TV and playing games, is it not possible for someone who does none of those things to keep up with anime? And what difference does it make how long an anime goes on for? If you're caught up, you're spending roughly 20 minutes a week watching a new episode. Is that difficult?

Personally, I don't give a sh*t about cartoons or North American television, I rarely watch movies and the amount of time I played videogames has drastically fallen this generation. Is it not impossible for me to keep up with a single anime/manga and dabble in a handful here or there, or is anime somehow a more time consuming form of entertainment than everything else? I honestly don't get what you're trying to say.

[Powder]

Word, & some of the people in this thread are still in middle/high school, which makes for plenty of time.

[Allio]

How do you guys make time to watch so much anime? I usually have trouble keeping up with cartoons/American TV, let alone most anime. Especially since some anime goes on for hundreds of episodes.

Gaming takes up most of my free time too, so when do you guys get time to watch?

I mainly read just manga, that way I can read though several chapters that would normally take an episode

only certain series that I actually watch the anime.

[Splinter the boss]

I know the naruto anime ended in the japanese version, but I still wanted to know if anyone is waiting for the dubbed version to end to finish watching it.

I started watching the anime late, like 3 months ago. And now that I've caught up to the dubbed version, I have to watch one episode a week because it's still dubbing. So I stopped and decided to wait.

[Powder]

Following Non Non Biyori: Repeat & Himouto! Umaru-Chan right now, both being 3 episodes in at present.

[Peanut]

I mainly read just manga, that way I can read though several chapters that would normally take an episode

Another truth. I spent a few hours drinking beer and reading Toriko on Monday and got through nearly 100 chapters, which equals out to about 40 episodes of the anime. 40 episodes would have taken me a hell of a lot longer than a few hours to get through. Those kinds of binges really do allow you to catch up quickly and once you do, you're looking at 5 minutes to read a chapter of a manga or 20 minutes to watch a single episode of an anime once a week or bi-weekly.

Not to say catching up isn't an incredibly long journey. It took me about two years to catch up to One Piece (once I let go of the english dub) in the anime and another month or so after that to catch up to the manga, but it was pretty close to the only thing I watched/read in those two years. And once you're caught up to something, it opens you up to watching/reading another few things that might interest you. Which is something I've been doing a bit more recently with stuff like Toriko and HunterXHunter.

I know the naruto anime ended in the japanese version, but I still wanted to know if anyone is waiting for the dubbed version to end to finish watching it.

I started watching the anime late, like 3 months ago. And now that I've caught up to the dubbed version, I have to watch one episode a week because it's still dubbing. So I stopped and decided to wait.

I don't watch Naruto, but I tried my hardest to stick with the dub of One Piece for the longest time, but I finally snapped and watched/read the remainder in Japanese. Maybe you should just watch the subs and keep yourself from going insane!

Following Non Non Biyori: Repeat & Himouto! Umaru-Chan right now, both being 3 episodes in at present.

These sound too hardcore scary for me. lol Sounds like slice of life stuff. The closest I've ever gotten to that kind of thing was Baka and Test. Though my fiance and I did watch all of B Gata H Kei a few years ago for some weird reason.

[Powder]

Yeah, they're slice of life for sure, my go-to genre. The mellow nature of 'em puts me in a good headspace. I couldn't really get into Baka & Test, but that was a few years back, maybe I'd think better of it with a new perspective. Whether or not you dig slice of life I'd encourage you to check out Nichijou sometime. There's just enough absurdity & Seinfeld-like relatability to keep things fresh.

[Peanut]

So, after getting those Dragonball volumes I've kinda gone down a bit of a rabbit hole with it.

I'm 9 volumes in now (slow, because I order 3 volumes at a time) and I think I...love it? The art and writing is so full of life and an undeniable charm. The characters and plot are dead simple, but it's all still very endearing. It's also...insane? Muten Roshi blows up the f*cking moon at one point! Goku, Kuririn and Yamcha fight Dracula and the Invisible Man! What!? It frightens me to know that it somehow ends up morphing into something as self serious as DBZ. Along with that I've been watching episodes of the original anime as a sort of background noise while doing stuff. It's OK, but about 15 episodes in there starts to be some boring filler that I'm not the biggest fan of.

All the Dragonball stuff got me into Dokkan Battle (where I'm rocking Kid Goku) and I ended up buying Xenoverse today, which seems pretty neat. We'll see how far this goes.

I also started reading the Viz release of One Piece from Volume 1. It drives me nuts that some things are badly translated in the beginning, but the worst thing of all is that Zoro is STILL TO THIS DAY called Zolo. F*cking 4Kids will haunt the series until the final chapter. Other than that, I'm enjoying it a lot. I haven't read the majority of the manga up to the beginning of Thriller Bark, so it's like seeing it all from a new perspective. I also appreciate refreshing myself on some of the bigger plot points that I have forgotten over time.

Speaking of which, did anyone check out that great article (http://onepiecepodcast.com/2015/07/22/the-one-piece-connection/) the OPP guys did trying to piece together multiple different theories into a single unifying theory about the state of the world in One Piece? It's mind blowing.

[MrTMNT2012]

Watched Dragon Ball Resurrection F English Dubbed.

Much better experience than the Sub. Really good Movie!

Speaking of which, did anyone check out that great article (http://onepiecepodcast.com/2015/07/22/the-one-piece-connection/) the OPP guys did trying to piece together multiple different theories into a single unifying theory about the state of the world in One Piece? It's mind blowing.

It's stuff we've already known but still a great article regardless.

I've said it before and I'll say it again; when One Piece finishes, it will go down as one of the greatest works of art/literature in history!

[Powder]

I did 21 episodes of Mobile Suit Gundam in 2 days a week or so ago. Not too shabby. Really cool style, just the right amount of action, & it features my favorite designs (Gouf & Z'Gok). Gonna steamroll through the rest of it when I build my next kit. Then I'll probably give The 08th MS Team a shot.

[TurtleTitan97]

Started watching Hajime no Ippo yesterday after a friend recommended I awhile back. I don't watch a lot of sport-based anime but this is a pretty great show so far.

Also started watching World Trigger today.

[JakeSully]

And Yoshiaka Kawajari fans here?

[Peanut]

Bumping this sh*t up! What's everyone into right now? What's the hot new thing? I spent a little time going through some stuff while I was gone.

I managed to read all of Gantz, which is weird and interesting and eventually awful. I also read through and caught up on My Hero Academia, but I haven't read new chapters for a month or two now. Has anyone seen the anime? I love the style and I liked where it was heading, but I kind of lost a little bit of interest in it. I also have trouble retaining much about it for some reason. I watched the first season of Seven Deadly Sins, which was an OK time. That made me try to pick Fairy Tail back up for a bit, somewhere in the magical games arc, but it's so stagnant, even after the time skip.

[Splinter the boss]

I've been into naruto lately, started watching as a kid, then stopped . Only picked it up last year, watched the first series, currently halfway through Shippuden. I took a break. Waiting for more dubbed episodes.
I might watch Bleach next.

[Powder]

I'm following these anime:

Sansha Sanyou- High school girl SOL. I'm a little behind 'cause it's generic, but I like it.
Kuma Miko- Comfy SOL. Girl + bear + country village. Cute & amusing.
Boku No Hero Academia- It's like One Punch Man/X-Men in a way. Pretty good so far. Compelling protagonist.
Netoge no Yome wa Onnanoko ja Nai to Omotta?- Friends bonding over an online game with sort of a romance/possible harem thing. Funny/stupid.
Uchuu Patrol Luluco- Standout of the season, a short by trigger (Kill La Kill) with their signature styles & an almost Panty & Stocking/Genndy Tartakovsky look to it. Misfit space cops. Mad good.

[Peanut]

Uchuu Patrol Luluco- Standout of the season, a short by trigger (Kill La Kill) with their signature styles & an almost Panty & Stocking/Genndy Tartakovsky look to it. Misfit space cops. Mad good.

fffsssss that sounds great. I'm gonna have to search that one out. Is it streaming anywhere?

Boku No Hero Academia- It's like One Punch Man in a way. Pretty good so far.

I'm a few chapters off from caught up with the manga, but I don't find it to be very OPM like. OPM had an incredible first season as an anime though, if the quality of the MHA anime is that good I'm gonna have to stop sitting on it and check it out.

[Raven]

I've been checking out Mobile Police Patlabor. Then bouncing back and forth between fairy tail and Ghost in the Shell.

[Cure]

I got into One Piece. I've been watching a tooooon!

[Powder]

fffsssss that sounds great. I'm gonna have to search that one out. Is it streaming anywhere?



I'm a few chapters off from caught up with the manga, but I don't find it to be very OPM like. OPM had an incredible first season as an anime though, if the quality of the MHA anime is that good I'm gonna have to stop sitting on it and check it out.

It's on kissanime, I think. It's very flashy & stylized, they use a lot of sparkling effects & colors to sorta compensate for the cheap animation, but it works really well, in my opinion. The last few episodes have been homages to other Trigger anime, like KLK, for example.

I haven't read the manga for either, but having watched both animated versions I find it hard not to draw a few comparisons. You've got cities full of monsters & vigilantes, facilities where superhuman talents are harnessed into heroes complete with wacky costumes/themes, sort of a goofball underdog lead going about things all the wrong ways yet still coming out on top. I dunno. Either way, it's been enjoyable! I dunno if it's done as well as OPM was visually, but yeah.

[Peanut]

You're right, the superhero setting is pretty similar. I guess I was looking at it from a tone/story perspective and forgetting entirely about the fact that they're based on the same sh*t haha

[ssjup81]

Ace Attorney and Joker Game. The second one was recommended. I saw a banner here for Ace Attorney. Surprisingly, I'm behind with both series by a few weeks. ^^

Instead, I've been rewatching The Real Ghostbusters...well, the first two seasons anyway before the annoying, unnecessary changes.

[Shark_Blade]

Ace Attorney and Yuri on Ice.

Gay lawyers and gay ice skaters lmfao.

[Splinter the boss]

I started watching Future Diary, I'll see if I like it, but for now I'm trying to get into it. The story seems it might be good. I will also try to finish Digimon Fusion, which I started months ago.

[Spike Spiegel]

Working my way through the 12 volumes of Gundam: The Origin. The tone is very different from the original TV series.

[Allio]

Just read the recent chapter of the yandere manga, "Happy Sugar Life"

it reveals that Sato's aunt

is not dead
is a masochistic nympho
and is psychologically responsible for Sato's outlook on love and why her niece is yandere
may or not know about the little girl (the yandere affliction) that her neice has locked up.

[DestronMirage22]

Already posted my thoughts on Sega Hard Girls in another thread, but I figure here is a good a place as anywhere to gush about it some more.

A very humorous and fun-filled anime, definitely a new favorite of mine. You really get to know the characters in the short time, and they each have their moments.

A real treat for those who grew up playing on SEGA consoles, plenty of fun references to games from all the systems.

The animation is surprisingly good for something 3D, and that's another plus.

Just give it a chance, most people don't because they think it's too weird, but it's really good once you watch it.

[Allio]

reading the classic series Urusei Yatsura

while it's no Ranma 1/2, I'm enjoying it.

[D Piddy 1982]

I demolished the first series of Attack on Titan last week, on Netflix. Brilliant.

Unfortunately the death of IMBD message boards have led me to week of lonely reflection and questioning...

Then I remembered this place....

I see they're doing a second season. Can't wait.

[Splinter the boss]

I'm finishing Naruto Shippuden this week. I'm on episode 493 for now, it's great to see how everyone's grown.

[Allio]

first episode of Boruto was good.

didn't know I needed ninja academy stuff.

[DestronMirage22]

I started rewatching Sword Art Online.

I still love this show, despite its many flaws. The first 14 episodes are marvelous, and are truly the best the franchise has to offer. Alone they would make for a fantastic anime, but sadly things couldn't have stayed in the original SAO game, and we got the ALfheim Online arc. From there things went downhill. I share the opinion of many that the show would've been better if it was all about trying to get out of the first game, but at least Progressive seems to be doing a good job of doing just that, if only that were made into anime.
Regardless, I've decided to stick with the franchise, no matter how bad it gets.

At least I'll always have those episodes, and who knows, one day it might get better.

[Splinter the boss]

first episode of Boruto was good.

didn't know I needed ninja academy stuff.
I'm probably gonna wait a couple of months, probably nine. I don't like the idea of waiting for a week or even more to watch episodes.

[Splinter the boss]

I finished Naruto Shippuden today. What a great Anime! I'll never forget it.

[turtle1237]

Going to rewatch the dirty pair series.

[sdp]

I wanted to review Zenki so I started watching it, hadn't done it since I was a kid and it's ok, I don't remember why I liked it a lot. I wasn't a huge fan but I liked it and it's rather bland. There's definitely some redeeming features but it needs something more to be a bit more memorable.

I also started watching Ranma 1/2 which I last tried to rewatch around 10 years ago but didn't get very far since episodes kept getting removed from youtube :lol: but I loved it as a kid and so far I still love it.

Hope to finish Zenki today or tomorrow and then binge watch Ranma 1/2.

[DestronMirage22]

I binge-watched The Devil is a Part-Timer! last night. I only got three hours of sleep, but it was worth it! This is such an amazing show, a perfect balance of comedy, action, story and a bit of romance. For me it's very relatable since I too work part-time in a fast good restaurant. :P
A damn shame they haven't made a second season in the 4 years since the 1st one, and that it didn't really have much of an ending, but nevertheless it's perfect how it is. 10 out of 10.

[Allio]

you could always read the light novels. Amazon will have book 7 next week. (the anime series, if it was 12 episodes, would have ended on vol 3)

I want to read it, but I already have plenty of light novels to read.

[Netkeeper]

I liked the Devil is a Part-Timer too, it was a very easy show to binge watch. I just didn't want to stop. :lol:

[DestronMirage22]

you could always read the light novels. Amazon came out with vol 8 (the anime series, if it was 12 episodes, would have ended on vol 3)

Yeah, I've been thinking about that, I'll see if I can track 'em down. But what exactly makes these novels "light" anyways? Are they just shorter than what a regular novel is?

I liked the Devil is a Part-Timer too, it was a very easy show to binge watch. I just didn't want to stop. :lol:

Wholeheartedly agree. If only they saw the amount of people who like this little known anime and decided to continue it. :ohwell:
Hopefully that new audio drama thing that came out in Japan spells good fortune for the franchise's future.

[Allio]

Yeah, I've been thinking about that, I'll see if I can track 'em down. But what exactly makes these novels "light" anyways? Are they just shorter than what a regular novel is?


pretty much, they are more along the lines of Novellas

[Netkeeper]

If I'm understanding correctly, light novels are about the same length as American novels, the light novel term is just an indicator that it's part of anime/manga culture

[Allio]

nah, more like pages are about 180-230ish, using something like Jurrassic park, a novel can exceed 400 pages.

[Netkeeper]

I was going by Wikipedia which measured by word count. It could very well be wrong, though.

[turtle1237]

26 episodes.
10 OVAS would make 36.
And 3 movies, and one of em a theater release movie, and I still cant get enough 1980's Dirty Pair. This is a 7 year run total, with the series coming out in 1984-85. The OVAs that ran in 1987-88, the 1986 movie, and of course the non theater moves release in 1985 and 1990.

39 stories is not enough for that amazing 1980's Dirty Pair. Next is Dirty Pair flash series with 16 episodes of there own, but that 1995 reboot was not as amazing as the 1980's run. Crusher Joe movie will hit DVD in April 25th, and the Dirty Pair do appear for a brief time in the move.

[sdp]

I finished Zenki, I'll write a short review later on my website but overall I would't recommend it as it's rather bland. I like some concepts from it like the guardian being evil and needing to be summoned for help, it's like a weird twisted Pokemon for grown ups except it doesn't change. The OVA also pulls off an Evangelion final episode trick by having images not move, oops. I guess they ran out of a budget, the rest of it is actually animated much better than the tv show.

Ranma 1/2 is as awesome as I remember it, I"m like 64 episodes in and don't feel tired of the characters yet. The relationship between each character is so bizarre that the show is a riot and fun to watch, everyone is so selfish in that show, you really can't root for anyone.

This is probably the most anime I've watched in years now that I think about it.

[DestronMirage22]

Finished watching the second half of the 1st season Sword Art Online. It was kinda painful to get through.

Also started reading the light novel version of The Devil is a Part-Timer. As the anime did, the books pulled me in with the fascinating story and great characters. I'm already on book 5. They just get better and better.

[Netkeeper]

Finished watching the second half of the 1st season Sword Art Online. It was kinda painful to get through.
Why would you do that to yourself? :lol:

[Splinter the boss]

Is SAO that bad. I had planned to watch it.

[Netkeeper]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ9NlThB3SY

This is all I really needed to know that yeah, it's probably that bad

[DestronMirage22]

Why would you do that to yourself? :lol:

Let's just say I deserve a lot worse. :lol:
The first arc was wonderful and a joy to watch. It might've been downhill from there, but I've decided to stick with the franchise, no matter how bad it gets. My hope is that it'll recapture the magic of those episodes someday. It might not, but oh well. It doesn't get that bad, there's still something enjoyable to be found.

Is SAO that bad. I had planned to watch it.

As I said, the 1st arc, the 1st 14 episodes are great. Real quality anime. The second arc is where it goes downhill. It reaches territory that it shouldn't have crossed. That being said, you shouldn't watch the second half with anyone else. It gets weird.
I still found some enjoyment from the 2nd arc, but yeah, that's where most people jumped ship.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ9NlThB3SY

This is all I really needed to know that yeah, it's probably that bad

This is my most hated scene from the entire show. It was completely unnecessary, and awkward to watch. Now you know why you should watch that arc alone. I watched it with my KID BROTHER. Since then I watch my anime alone. :lol:
While the scene brought some important character out of Kirito and Akihiko Kayaba, they could made it a different way that didn't involve that level of evil from the bad guy.


All in all, I definitely recommend this anime. It may have its faults, but overall it's really good. Give it a chance. At least the 1st 14 episodes. You'll be glad you did.

[Netkeeper]

Let's just say I deserve a lot worse. :lol:
The first arc was wonderful and a joy to watch. It might've been downhill from there, but I've decided to stick with the franchise, no matter how bad it gets. My hope is that it'll recapture the magic of those episodes someday. It might not, but oh well. It doesn't get that bad, there's still something enjoyable to be found.
Definitely not my philosophy. As soon as I realise I stopped having fun watching something, I stop, no matter how much time I've invested in it and no matter how many episodes I have left.

That being said, I have a much higher tolerance for bad anime bs than a lot of other people because I watch nothing but dubs and you kind of have to have a high tolerance for those sometimes

[Splinter the boss]

SAO has been eliminated from my list.

[DestronMirage22]

SAO has been eliminated from my list.

Aw mann...
:(
Don't get so spooked about it so easily dude, at least try it out if you get the chance. If you decide you like it, you can just watch the 1st 14 episodes and then you'd have watched the best the franchise has to offer. Trust me, it gets a lot more flak than it deserves. It's still got good qualities, but you just have to look past the first impressions. :cry:

[THGhost]

Any Stand Alone Complex fans here? A new GitS series is being made, hopefully more along the lines of SAC than Arise.

EDIT: I'm gonna take the complete lack of response as a no. :P

[sdp]

Ranma is so long, I'm almost done, I've watached 120 episodes plus the two movies, I'm surprised by how fresh it kept as I only started to get tired of the show in the past 30 episodes or so, and even then there's good episodes still between the bad ones and some ore not bad they're just generic which in such an outlandish show they seem below average. Hopefully I can finish off this show soon.

I think I'll take a break from anime after I finish Ranma though, and take a break from long shows and keep it to ~50 episodes. But Ranma has been a hell of a ride so far, I'll be sad when I finish it.

[Splinter the boss]

Watching Future Diary. Not the best anime, but has quality enough to be enjoyed. It's funny too.

[DestronMirage22]

I started watching My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected. An instant favorite! I've seen the light novels around and wanted to check 'em out, put decided to just watch the anime first, like what I did with The Devil Is A Part-Timer. It's weird how much I can relate to this show. The main character Hikky is really similar to how I am; we think the same way about our lives and others, and we're both solitary people who live that way on purpose. The setting and supporting cast is great. There's just so much good about this anime that it's hard to believe it isn't really popular, and the fact it hasn't received an official English dub is weird. It might not be for everybody, but this anime has definitely struck a chord with me. and I know this'll be one I'll enjoy in the years to come. :D

[DestronMirage22]

Last night I binge watched the rest of My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong As I Expected until 3 AM. What a great show. Both seasons are wonderful, as well as the two OVAs. It's hard to explain just what makes this show so good. It just speaks to me in a way no other show has been able to. Anyone who has given up on people, life, or themselves can really relate to this show. The things the characters go through and the changes they experience are just fulfilling to watch play out.

As far as the ending is concerned,
I'm kinda glad they didn't have Hikky pick between Yui or Yukino. While I'm for Yukino all the way, it would definitely hurt Yui if she got rejected and she doesn't deserve that. The same goes if he were to choose Yui. Any action would've hurt their interrelationships and ruined the club.

Many fans are impatiently awaiting a new novel or season. I'd love more as much as the next guy, but I can see why the creator hasn't actually released them yet. Whatever course of action he decides will leave a lot fans unsatisfied, and there's no way it could end perfectly for all the characters. I don't want to see these character drift away and I'm sure a lot fans feel the same way. So for the meantime I'm content with what we have. And whenever the day comes where thee characters worlds are finally shattered, I'll be there with this amazing franchise.

[Allio]

So looks like Saban will be doing another attempt at a precure dub. Seems to be DokiDoki...and it seems that 19 episodes will be cut.

because that's what people want, 40% of their content cut.

[DestronMirage22]

Starting watching my first harem anime. Ladies vs Butlers. I've never felt so ashamed in my entire life.

[Netkeeper]

I watched my first harem anime when I was like 10 and I didn't realise it was a harem anime I was watching :lol:

[DestronMirage22]

I watched my first harem anime when I was like 10 and I didn't realise it was a harem anime I was watching :lol:

Yeah, I've always tried to avoid those kinds of shows but it couldn't be helped this time around. The premise of Ladies vs Butlers and the interesting characters made for a show I couldn't help but want to watch.

I could've done without the loads of fan service though. One character in particular looked like she was 5 but was actually 19. It got really uncomfortable when she was put into weirdly sexual situations. Not to mention the fact that a lot of the girl characters would just up and drop their clothes for whatever reasons. Man, I don't see how people can watch tons of harem anime, it's so weird.

[Netkeeper]

One character in particular looked like she was 5 but was actually 19. It got really uncomfortable when she was put into weirdly sexual situations.
Oh my god no I hate that kind of ****. I can handle a lot, but not that, lmao

[DestronMirage22]

Oh my god no I hate that kind of ****. I can handle a lot, but not that, lmao

Yeah, I hate that kind of stuff too. When they do stuff like that it just spreads the idea that underage nudity is ok and they provide people who are sick enough to be into that kind of stuff more fuel for their fire (to put it nicely).

Hence why I try to stay far away from harems. I'm no pervert and don't have any desire to see that kind of stuff. :dead:

[Allio]

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k290/snowthbo/molly2_zps29b43c8f.png

*Draws 14 year old
*say shes nine
what the hell, not-Japan?

---
but seriously, Me? I enjoy a good harem, my first one was Tenchi Muyo, or if you don't count that it would have been Rosario Vampire (first half i enjoyed, but it really lost the comedy in the second and I found myself just pushing forward.) Finding a good harem is not really that easy, as you need to find the right balance that fits you yourself as any number of ways can be considered too extreme for yourself. Personally, I find either Rosario Vampire or Sora no Otoshimono as good jump in points as I find a good balance between story and the harem comedy act.

personally, I really enjoy Abnormal-Kei Joshi, it's a harem filled with nothing but Yandere, but sadly only 15 chapters are translated.

also, either of y'all hear about that BBC reporter that interviewed Takeshi Nogami, designer for Girls and Panzer? I think both of you would enjoy that behind the scenes.

Yeah, I hate that kind of stuff too. When they do stuff like that it just spreads the idea that underage nudity is ok and they provide people who are sick enough to be into that kind of stuff more fuel for their fire (to put it nicely).


you are beginning to sound like those old parents that would claim that "slasher flicks makes everyone killers" that Scream satirized.

---

but getting onto topic of anime/manga.

Series I've gotten into

The Promised Neverland. I can't really tell you much because it's a mystery series, but trust me, it's good. especially for a shounen.

Tokusatsu Gagaga
-A series about a female office worker that is a tokusatsu otaku (obsessed with stuff along the line of superheros like Super Sentai) but because of how Japan's view on things, she has to hide her love and her collection. There are some really cute stuff as she compares everything to her precious toku in one way or another and even has this cute moment with a little girl when "not-Mcdonalds" was selling some toys. There is this thug looking mother-*ucker who is a Magical girl otaku.

Haven't you heard? I'm sakamoto
-Nuff said

Ousama game. A real bloody good time.

Musuko ga Kawaikute Shikataganai Mazoku no Hahaoya.
-A story of a single mother (and friends) trying to raise her child.

Yokai Shoujo
-The ecchi feels forced most of the time, but Hime's works for her. I am really curious on Nana's storyline and if she will ever return to her body. Was surprised to see that Icchan isn't sh!t

[Netkeeper]

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k290/snowthbo/molly2_zps29b43c8f.png

*Draws 14 year old
*say shes nine
what the hell, not-Japan?
I'm reminded of May in Pokemon. Seriously, that girl is not ten

but seriously, Me? I enjoy a good harem, my first one was Tenchi Muyo, or if you don't count that it would have been Rosario Vampire (first half i enjoyed, but it really lost the comedy in the second and I found myself just pushing forward.) Finding a good harem is not really that easy, as you need to find the right balance that fits you yourself as any number of ways can be considered too extreme for yourself. Personally, I find either Rosario Vampire or Sora no Otoshimono as good jump in points as I find a good balance between story and the harem comedy act.

personally, I really enjoy Abnormal-Kei Joshi, it's a harem filled with nothing but Yandere, but sadly only 15 chapters are translated.

also, either of y'all hear about that BBC reporter that interviewed Takeshi Nogami, designer for Girls and Panzer? I think both of you would enjoy that behind the scenes.
My first was also Tenchi Muyo :lol: I think that's some good advice though, everyone has different limits so it's going to be a lot easier for some people to run into deal-breakers in a series. My brother really enjoys harem anime because he can't take anything going on that seriously.

...Also I have a friend very into yandere I'm going to let her know about that

And no I didn't hear about the reporter, what happened

[Allio]

And no I didn't hear about the reporter, what happened

Ultimately it devolved into the lady saying that "japan is bad" when the guy was talking about stuff regarding things like "lolicon" as a way to "suppress the darkness in man's heart!" which I mean, if studies in videogames is something to go by, then it probably isn't far off.

She ultimately came down to saying that "why can't Japan be more civilized like the UK!" in which he replied, "Why can't the UK be more civilized like Japan, we having a lower crime rate."

[Netkeeper]

The UK isn't even the ideal bastion, lmao, at least say France!

[DestronMirage22]

I've gotten into My Hero Academia. Seen the 1st season and I've caught up to where the show is currently. I've also got physical copies of the 2nd and 3rd manga chapters (thanks to getting some Shonen Jump-Jump Packs on the cheap) and that Free Comic Book Day one.

This is a really good franchise. A refreshing anime that doesn't really have the anime tropes you'd expect. The MC is a good guy you can sympathize with. A lot of quirky characters.

Can't wait to see where the story goes next. :anime:

[Allio]

Been re-reading some Monster Musume: I heart Monster girls. It's pretty fun.

[DestronMirage22]

Been re-reading some Monster Musume: I heart Monster girls. It's pretty fun.

Have you seen the anime? If so, is it good? I've heard good things and have been thinking about watching it.

[Allio]

Anime is pretty good, though I haven't watched the uncensored version of it. It's probably my favorite ongoing ecchi/harem series, since all of the monsters are played as extremes. Heck, the MC is probably the most monster of them all.

[Shark_Blade]

Anyone watch Yuri!!! on Ice?

[Allio]

Got caught up of The Promised Neverlanf and Platinum End, both good

[DestronMirage22]

I've been watching Monster Musame. It's still embarrassing watching this kind of show. But I like it. My favorite girl is Miia. She has a kind heart and a great personality. And I've always been partial to reptiles. :P
Rachnee is also a favorite of mine, for obvious reasons. Who doesn't like arachnids? :P

It's a very fun show with plenty of romance. Loads interesting characters with lots of personality.

[Netkeeper]

Anyone watch Yuri!!! on Ice?
I considered it but its fandom is downright insufferable

[Allio]

I've been watching Monster Musame. It's still embarrassing watching this kind of show. But I like it. My favorite girl is Miia. She has a kind heart and a great personality. And I've always been partial to reptiles. :P
Rachnee is also a favorite of mine, for obvious reasons. Who doesn't like arachnids? :P

It's a very fun show with plenty of romance. Loads interesting characters with lots of personality.

Waifu:
Miia
Mero
Zombiina

Daughteru:
Suu
Tio

[DestronMirage22]

Waifu:
Miia
Mero
Zombiina

Daughteru:
Suu
Tio

Now where do Papi, Cerea, and Rachnee fall on your list?

[Netkeeper]

can we not have unironic neckbeard garbage in this thread pls

[Allio]

Now where do Papi, Cerea, and Rachnee fall on your list?

Honestly, Cerea and Rachnee are people I could see myself being friends with. You know, go out for drinks and stuff.


can we not have unironic neckbeard garbage in this thread pls

unironic **** is the best **** ever.

[Powder]

can we not have unironic neckbeard garbage in this thread pls

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0643/3667/t/15/assets/logo.png?9233695261193754958

[CyberCubed]

People need to talk about REAL ANIME in this thread.

http://oyster.ignimgs.com/wordpress/stg.ign.com/2017/05/DBS88MysticGohan-720x404.jpg

My boy Gohan is back in his Ultimate form and is going to kick ass in the tournament. Goku is also recruiting Freeza from Hell to fight on the team, I'm looking forward to how that plays out.

I'm disappointed Fat Buu isn't competing, and poor Yamcha left out again, but otherwise I'm stoked.

MY BOY GOHAN.

[Allio]

Worst part? I think you might be serious

[Netkeeper]

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0643/3667/t/15/assets/logo.png?9233695261193754958
if not having pretend dates with my waifu and jizzing all over 150 dollar action figures makes me a casual then i'll gladly wear that label

[DestronMirage22]

can we not have unironic neckbeard garbage in this thread pls

But it's the anime and manga appreciation and discussion thread, is it not?
Seems to me like the conversation has been perfectly acceptable so far.

[Allio]

if not having pretend dates with my waifu and jizzing all over 150 dollar action figures makes me a casual then i'll gladly wear that label

there are some irony to this posting

but talking about "casual" the only way for you to be an actual casual if you truly think of yourself as a label such as "nerd"

as for some new series I'm reading.


Citrus - pretty good yuri story. There may be a debate whether it would be considered "incest" but I mean, they are step sisters for about a half a year at this point.


Centaur no Nayami - honestly, this is one of my favorite world building manga. I can understand why many wouldn't like it but I find it great. Every few chapters they would actual break from the main characters and deal with say a war that is going on in some other country.

Detective Conan - need I say anything

Watching series 1 Lupin III

Fudatsuki no Kyoko-chan - I really want to know how the guy's sister turned into a vampire

Happy Sugar Life - a ****ed up yandere relationship, with the yandere as the mc.

Ii Orc no Hi - this is hilarious. It's a play on the cliche of Orcs x Elves.

if you want a good yandere story, go for Koharu no Hibi. It's the only series I know where there isn't a body count.

[DestronMirage22]

Just finished watching the rest of Monster Musume, the OVAs, and the shorts.
All in all, it was a really good show. The many characters are their interactions are what really makes the series shine.

I probably won't watch it again though. I don't like all that fanservice and stuff. There's still a lot good about the series, but it's just that I probably don't wanna see all that stuff again.

I definitely recommend it to anyone wanting a lot of smut and a good harem.

[Allio]

Been debating wether or not something like Monster Musume is something I want to pick up the anime for. Since alot of anime adaptations don't get a complete series I tend to just stick to the source material. But for series like Monster Musume, that isn't really important.

Usually, my rule for anime is that
1) if I pick up the manga, I don't get the anime. As said before, anime don't get fully adapted.

2) If I pick up the light novels, I get the anime. Since anime is more of a visual sense, so it's only for extra.

of course, this obviously doesn't count to series where the anime is the original.

[Splinter the boss]

Pausing on Future Diary, my interest in it has diminished. Catching up on attack on titan season 2, and boy does the show know how to surprise its audience.

[DestronMirage22]

Started watching I Couldn't Become A Hero So I Reluctantly Decided To Get A Job. I'm 2 episodes in and I already like it. The characters are fun and the setting is interesting. The way magic works as modern day electricity is pretty cool too.

It reminds me a lot of The Devil Is A Part Timer (which is always a good thing), mainly because both shows have a Hero and a Devil/Demon getting jobs and adjusting to their new lives together.

The only downside is all the ecchi stuff. Why so many good animes have to have that stuff I'll never know. :ohwell:
I can also sense a typical harem ending coming up and those are always exasperating. :ohwell:

[DestronMirage22]

Just finished I Couldn't Become A Hero So I Reluctantly Decided To Get A Job.
It was a great anime. I loved the characters and the humor was great. The setting was interesting and the way they used their magic was cool.

The ending was good, but it felt like it needed something. The MCs needed to become a couple. The OVA was great, a really cute episode that redeems the ending a bit. If only the show was longer. It's another case of that dumb 12 episode anime thing that's really common these days.

[sdp]

One punch man is on Netflix and after all the hype I'm tempted to watch it. It just looks so ridiculous and not something I would enjoy. I can like wacky anime like even bobobobo or whatever that was called but I don't know.

Thoughts on it?

[Splinter the boss]

Haven't watched it bu I heard he can beat anyone with one punch. Sounds stupid to me.

[Spike Spiegel]

I'm about 10 shows in, and Gonzo's Witchblade anime (https://www.funimation.com/shows/witchblade/) is chock-full of fanservice/ecchi elements, but also a surprising amount of heart.

I wish its protagonist would appear in the American Witchblade comic book in some capacity.

[Allio]

Got caught up on Psycho Love Comedy book 3 and 4. Getting caught up on Overlord book 3 (where the anime ends) and book 4.


Haven't watched it bu I heard he can beat anyone with one punch. Sounds stupid to me.

It's alright, not bad at all. The joke is definitely that it treats it's idea as just a big joke. It's innocent. Got caught up with the manga.

[CyberCubed]

Anime with excessive fanservice is a waste of time. I don't mind a little of it, and it's honestly unavoidable because almost every popular anime has some sort of fanservice moment with it's female characters at some point or another, but I try to watch ones with as little as possible.

It's really weird how this is still so common though in the modern year. It's like the only reason some female characters exist in anime is for fap bait for otaku's. You never seen this in American cartoons with their female characters, even ones designed to look attractive. Go see Legend of Korra or all the DC/Marvel cartoons, or hell even the TMNT cartoons.

[Allio]

Not like it really matters much about ecchi, as it really isn't for us as it is more because of the declining birthrates in japan. It's ultimately the same thing as Gravure models...just meant to get you in the mood.

Though as I mentioned before, the amount of ecchi scenes of course depends on a person that watches it. I enjoy ecchi when it is really over the top because at that point it goes past a point and it is just hilarious, especially if they can make it absurd (point and case: Monster Musume) but ecchi shows that really only do the bare minimum just feels like it's trying to hard (or not hard enough?) and it really is off (ie. Yokai Girls)

But a good look through manga and anime and you can clearly tell that most aren't really ecchi, though as per the usual of popularity, it does create the illusion of prosperity. It's like when people say that "anime is only moe-sh!t" it really isn't true.


also, started reading two new manga (For me) today:

Devilman
Battle Angel Alita

[Powder]

One punch man is on Netflix and after all the hype I'm tempted to watch it. It just looks so ridiculous and not something I would enjoy. I can like wacky anime like even bobobobo or whatever that was called but I don't know.

Thoughts on it?

It's great, just the right blend of humor & action with a wide variety of character designs. Don't watch the dub, stick with subs.

[Allio]

I've noticed I have gotten into more slice of life manga alot lately. I just started reading about a widow that has started to have dinner with the highschooler next door. pretty cute.

[DestronMirage22]

I've been watching Haganai: I Don't Have Many Friends. I'm already on the second season, and I love it! It's such a great anime. All the characters are really unique,and I can really relate to a lot of them. The humor is hilarious, they really nailed it with this dub. The show really reminds me a lot of My Youth Romantic Comedy, but without the serious tones and with a lot more focus on humor. I HIGHLY recommend this anime, you should check it out!

Also, I got a good little light novel haul today:

http://i.imgur.com/cuCU6aom.jpg
The translations for My Youth are great! I waited a long time to get these and they were definitely worth the wait. I got SAO for free when I got the other ones, and I'm curious as to how to novel presents the action and story the anime adaptation had.


Edit:
It's 3:56 in the morning and I haven't slept at all. I've been watching Haganai. This show is so ****ing amazing I can't stop watching it. I have to wake up at 6 tomorrow. But I don't care. This show is so great I don't want to stop watching it. It's truly one of the greatest anime of all time. Sesom 2 is somehow even better than the 1st which was already fantastic. You guys need to check this show out. SERIOUSLY. You'll be glad you did. It just gets better with ever episode! Tw

[Splinter the boss]

I've been watching Haganai: I Don't Have Many Friends. I'm already on the second season, and I love it! It's such a great anime.
I checked out some clips and i'll watch it. It's funny, art style is fantastic.

[DestronMirage22]

I checked out some clips and i'll watch it. It's funny, art style is fantastic.


Great!! You'll be glad you did! :D

I absolutely ADORE the art style. And the humor. And the story. And the characters. I just love this anime period. :tlove:

Let me know what you think of it.

[DestronMirage22]

So I just finished Haganai.
I hate getting to the end, but all good things must end eventually, right?
All in all, this was one of the greatest anime I've ever seen. It was filled with such great humor, characters, and story/drama. By the end of the series all the characters felt really well developed. This wasn't your standard issue harem/ecchi anime, it was a cut above the rest, a real stand-out marvel. It's really similar to My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong As I Expected, but not just in their basic plots.

Kodaka is similar to Hachiman in his character. Both are loners who suddenly find themselves getting close to a group of girls. They're both the way they are because they don't want to get hurt in any relationship they might be in, and they don't want others to get hurt because of them. After getting used to their current situations and being happy with the way things are, they're forced to make decisions that would disband their clubs and hurt everyone in the process. So they choose to back away from things which causes serious damage to everyone. They do want/realize they have to make a choice, but they don't want to lose the very things they've been searching for for a long time. The whole thing's really sad when you think about it.
Kodaka's still very unique though. He sees himself as worthless and doesn't understand why anyone would ever want to be with him. Throughout the series he played dumb and pretended he didn't understand the girls' feelings or what was going on, but he was just doing it all to protect the special bonds they all shared together. The reveal was really surprising and added a LOT of depth to his character.
As far as the ending goes, it's not really much of one. Just like My Youth Romantic Comedy. It ends without the story actually ending. But unlike My Youth, Haganai still has light novels that have yet to be adapted, leaving hope for a season 3. But with what I've heard about the light novel's ending its more unsatisfying than S2's. Nevertheless, I want S3 to happen. I need to see it all the way through. I feel incredibly bad for Yozora and hope things get better for her.
I'll be waiting for the story to continue. All the while trying to figure out the point of it all.



I recommend this anime to anyone and everyone.

[FredWolfLeonardo]

Not really a anime show but movies, but has anyone seen the Barefoot gen series? They were made in the 70s I believe and are a series of anime films back then about the Hiroshima nuclear explosion. Pretty depressing but still very intruiging and the films have alot of heart so I highly recommend to anime/history fans who are looking for old and traditional stuff in the genre.

[sdp]

I just watched the first episode of one punch man and it was just as stupid as I thought it'd be. I hope it gets better but we'll see. I'll post an update once I finish the show.

[CyberCubed]

Most anime is nonsense nowadays unless you like fanservice/harem/slice of life/random girls doing cute stuff nonsense.

I can't watch shows without any action in it. I need to see someone fighting, some sort of action scene, or guns blazing or I can't watch it.

[Allio]

I can't watch shows without any action in it. I need to see someone fighting, some sort of action scene, or guns blazing or I can't watch it.

that seems more like a personal problem. also with standards like that no wonder you feel that "Most anime is nonsense nowadays unless you like fanservice/harem/slice of life/random girls doing cute stuff nonsense."

[CyberCubed]

Because usually most action shows have some sort of plot. It all eventually leads to something.

Slice of life shows are just...which girl winds ups with who. Fanservice scenes. Cute girls doing cute things. The same dull comedy/fanservice scenes that we've all seen a million times. By the time it ends you wonder why you even watched what you did, or what you got out of it.

[Allio]

I understand mate. Your pretty casual when it comes to these things.

[Shark_Blade]

"Persona 5" To Be Adapted Into 2018 TV Anime Series

http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2017/07/30/persona-5-to-be-adapted-into-2018-tv-anime?utm_source=community_cr&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=news&referrer=community_cr_twitter_news

This weekend's The Attic Meeting Of Cafe Leblanc event revealed that Atlus' latest Megami Tensei RPG wil be adapted into a Persona 5 the Animation -The Day Breakers- TV anime in 2018. Jun Fukuyama will voice the protagonist in the A-1 Pictures production along with the game's returning cast.

[DestronMirage22]

Today I finished the 1st two light novels and the 3rd manga volume of My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong As I Expected.

Thoughts:

Light Novels-These things are fantastic! Some of the best books I've ever read. If you're getting into the franchise, all the mediums are great, but the light novels are definitely the best (and the original) version. You get the most story reading these and Hikki becomes a very well developed character in these. It's fascinating reading his thoughts on things and finding out firsthand why he does the things he does. The artwork is great too, even though there isn't much. I'd definitely say these books are worth reading. A shame we have to wait months for each one to get translated, but that's the way it is.

Manga-This is the 2nd manga adaptation (I believe) but the only one they've been putting out in English. It's very faithful to the source material and the art is top notch. The translation is very similar to the light novels' but better in some ways. What I really like about this version as opposed to the anime version is the consistency in art style. Anime season 1 was visually great, it had a nice loose feel to it and things felt more laid-back. With season 2 came a new art style, so the characters looked different and a bit more dramatic looking. The manga maintains the looser look throughout and it's a real treat seeing it like that. It's not as good as the light novels (as those are just AMAZING and hard to top), but the manga's still VERY good and worth reading alongside the other versions.

[sdp]

I finished One Piece Man and my knee jerk reaction changed, it gets much better but I still can't say I love it like I've seen it praised online. It seems to be like a parody but it's too silly to be seen like Dragon Ball but not silly enough for a show like bobobobo. I did like when they established more of a plot but by that point the show was already to silly to really take it a bit more serious like they wanted to. Good show, nothing amazing.


I think I'll watch kill la kill next which is another show that is often praised online. I didn't like the girls transformed outfit, it was too much for me so and I also didn't love Garren Lagan so I skipped it but might as well see what all the fuzz is about.

[Allio]

It's more of a satire

[Allio]

so apparently NHK did a top 100 anime in japan

*1 Tiger & Bunny
**2 Tiger & Bunny Movie: The Rising
**3 Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica
**4 Love Live! School Idol Project
**5 Love Live! School Idol Project 2nd Season
**6 Tiger & Bunny Movie: The Beginning
**7 Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch
**8 Cardcaptor Sakura
**9 Love Live! The School Idol Movie
*10 Osomatsu-san

*11 Gintama
*12 Joker Game
*13 Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu
*14 Neon Genesis Evangelion
*15 Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2
*16 Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu ka?
*17 Mobile Suit Gundam
*18 Digimon Adventure
*19 Psycho-Pass
*20 Sword Art Online

*21 Clannad: After Story
*22 Girls und Panzer
*23 Haikyuu!!
*24 Detective Conan
*25 Hyouka
*26 Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 3: Hangyaku no Monogatari
*27 Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
*28 Shingeki no Kyojin
*29 Uchuu Senkan Yamato
*30 Shoujo Kakumei Utena

*31 Bungou Stray Dogs
*32 Prince of Tennis
*33 Love Live! Sunshine!!
*34 Cowboy Bebop
*35 Steins;Gate
*36 Natsume Yuujinchou
*37 Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
*38 Hoshi no Ko Poron
*39 Mirai Shounen Conan
*40 Mobile Suit Gundam Seed

*41 K-On!
*42 Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu
*43 Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
*44 Lupin III: Cagliostro no Shiro
*45 Bakemonogatari
*46 Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
*47 Hibike! Euphonium
*48 Free!
*49 Girls und Punzer der Film
*50 Fate/Zero

*51 Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso
*52 Shirobako
*53 Pokemon Diamond & Pearl: Giratina to Sora no Hanataba Sheimi
*54 Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä
*55 Gintama'
*56 Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ Maji Love 1000%
*57 Kimi no Na wa.
*58 K-On!!
*59 Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa
*60 Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon

*61 Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu
*62 Free!: Eternal Summer
*63 High☆Speed!: Free! Starting Days
*64 Katekyo Hitman Reborn!
*65 Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho
*66 The iDOLM@STER
*67 Haikyuu!! Second Season
*68 Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu ka??
*69 Mob Psycho 100
*70 Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans

*71 Fullmetal Alchemist
*72 One Piece
*73 Macross F
*74 Shounen Hollywood: Holly Stage for 49
*75 Saraba Uchuu Senkan Yamato: Ai no Senshi-tachi
*76 Cardcaptor Sakura (2nd Season)
*77 Angel Beats!
*78 Mushishi
*79 Urusei Yatsura
*80 Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu

*81 K
*82 Kuroko no Basket
*83 Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai.
*84 Hunter x Hunter
*85 Pokemon
*86 Soukou Kihei Votoms
*87 Juuni Kokuki
*88 Kekkai Sensen
*89 Hetalia: The Beautiful World
*90 Fushigi no Umi no Nadia

*91 Mononoke
*92 Kill la Kill
*93 InuYasha
*94 Urusei Yatsura Movie 2: Beautiful Dreamer
*95 Dennou Coil
*96 JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Stardust Crusaders
*97 Akira
*98 Macross: Do You Remember Love?
*99 Gan to Gon
100 Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei

[DestronMirage22]

so apparently NHK did a top 100 anime in japan

*1 Tiger & Bunny
**2 Tiger & Bunny Movie: The Rising
**3 Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica
**4 Love Live! School Idol Project
**5 Love Live! School Idol Project 2nd Season
**6 Tiger & Bunny Movie: The Beginning
**7 Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch
**8 Cardcaptor Sakura
**9 Love Live! The School Idol Movie
*10 Osomatsu-san

*11 Gintama
*12 Joker Game
*13 Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu
*14 Neon Genesis Evangelion
*15 Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2
*16 Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu ka?
*17 Mobile Suit Gundam
*18 Digimon Adventure
*19 Psycho-Pass
*20 Sword Art Online

*21 Clannad: After Story
*22 Girls und Panzer
*23 Haikyuu!!
*24 Detective Conan
*25 Hyouka
*26 Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 3: Hangyaku no Monogatari
*27 Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
*28 Shingeki no Kyojin
*29 Uchuu Senkan Yamato
*30 Shoujo Kakumei Utena

*31 Bungou Stray Dogs
*32 Prince of Tennis
*33 Love Live! Sunshine!!
*34 Cowboy Bebop
*35 Steins;Gate
*36 Natsume Yuujinchou
*37 Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
*38 Hoshi no Ko Poron
*39 Mirai Shounen Conan
*40 Mobile Suit Gundam Seed

*41 K-On!
*42 Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu
*43 Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
*44 Lupin III: Cagliostro no Shiro
*45 Bakemonogatari
*46 Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
*47 Hibike! Euphonium
*48 Free!
*49 Girls und Punzer der Film
*50 Fate/Zero

*51 Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso
*52 Shirobako
*53 Pokemon Diamond & Pearl: Giratina to Sora no Hanataba Sheimi
*54 Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä
*55 Gintama'
*56 Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ Maji Love 1000%
*57 Kimi no Na wa.
*58 K-On!!
*59 Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa
*60 Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon

*61 Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu
*62 Free!: Eternal Summer
*63 High☆Speed!: Free! Starting Days
*64 Katekyo Hitman Reborn!
*65 Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho
*66 The iDOLM@STER
*67 Haikyuu!! Second Season
*68 Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu ka??
*69 Mob Psycho 100
*70 Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans

*71 Fullmetal Alchemist
*72 One Piece
*73 Macross F
*74 Shounen Hollywood: Holly Stage for 49
*75 Saraba Uchuu Senkan Yamato: Ai no Senshi-tachi
*76 Cardcaptor Sakura (2nd Season)
*77 Angel Beats!
*78 Mushishi
*79 Urusei Yatsura
*80 Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu

*81 K
*82 Kuroko no Basket
*83 Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai.
*84 Hunter x Hunter
*85 Pokemon
*86 Soukou Kihei Votoms
*87 Juuni Kokuki
*88 Kekkai Sensen
*89 Hetalia: The Beautiful World
*90 Fushigi no Umi no Nadia

*91 Mononoke
*92 Kill la Kill
*93 InuYasha
*94 Urusei Yatsura Movie 2: Beautiful Dreamer
*95 Dennou Coil
*96 JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Stardust Crusaders
*97 Akira
*98 Macross: Do You Remember Love?
*99 Gan to Gon
100 Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei

Hmph. None of my personal favorites made the list.
I'm surprised Dragonball isn't on there at all.
And yet SAO is at #20??? :-?

[Allio]

so just read the first chapter of the Kamen Rider W sequel manga. I think I am going to love it. did not expect nips

[TheCanadiandrome]

so apparently NHK did a top 100 anime in japan

*1 Tiger & Bunny
**2 Tiger & Bunny Movie: The Rising
**3 Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica
**4 Love Live! School Idol Project
**5 Love Live! School Idol Project 2nd Season
**6 Tiger & Bunny Movie: The Beginning
**7 Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch
**8 Cardcaptor Sakura
**9 Love Live! The School Idol Movie
*10 Osomatsu-san

*11 Gintama
*12 Joker Game
*13 Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu
*14 Neon Genesis Evangelion
*15 Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2
*16 Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu ka?
*17 Mobile Suit Gundam
*18 Digimon Adventure
*19 Psycho-Pass
*20 Sword Art Online

*21 Clannad: After Story
*22 Girls und Panzer
*23 Haikyuu!!
*24 Detective Conan
*25 Hyouka
*26 Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 3: Hangyaku no Monogatari
*27 Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
*28 Shingeki no Kyojin
*29 Uchuu Senkan Yamato
*30 Shoujo Kakumei Utena

*31 Bungou Stray Dogs
*32 Prince of Tennis
*33 Love Live! Sunshine!!
*34 Cowboy Bebop
*35 Steins;Gate
*36 Natsume Yuujinchou
*37 Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
*38 Hoshi no Ko Poron
*39 Mirai Shounen Conan
*40 Mobile Suit Gundam Seed

*41 K-On!
*42 Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu
*43 Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
*44 Lupin III: Cagliostro no Shiro
*45 Bakemonogatari
*46 Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
*47 Hibike! Euphonium
*48 Free!
*49 Girls und Punzer der Film
*50 Fate/Zero

*51 Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso
*52 Shirobako
*53 Pokemon Diamond & Pearl: Giratina to Sora no Hanataba Sheimi
*54 Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä
*55 Gintama'
*56 Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ Maji Love 1000%
*57 Kimi no Na wa.
*58 K-On!!
*59 Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa
*60 Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon

*61 Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu
*62 Free!: Eternal Summer
*63 High☆Speed!: Free! Starting Days
*64 Katekyo Hitman Reborn!
*65 Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho
*66 The iDOLM@STER
*67 Haikyuu!! Second Season
*68 Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu ka??
*69 Mob Psycho 100
*70 Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans

*71 Fullmetal Alchemist
*72 One Piece
*73 Macross F
*74 Shounen Hollywood: Holly Stage for 49
*75 Saraba Uchuu Senkan Yamato: Ai no Senshi-tachi
*76 Cardcaptor Sakura (2nd Season)
*77 Angel Beats!
*78 Mushishi
*79 Urusei Yatsura
*80 Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu

*81 K
*82 Kuroko no Basket
*83 Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai.
*84 Hunter x Hunter
*85 Pokemon
*86 Soukou Kihei Votoms
*87 Juuni Kokuki
*88 Kekkai Sensen
*89 Hetalia: The Beautiful World
*90 Fushigi no Umi no Nadia

*91 Mononoke
*92 Kill la Kill
*93 InuYasha
*94 Urusei Yatsura Movie 2: Beautiful Dreamer
*95 Dennou Coil
*96 JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Stardust Crusaders
*97 Akira
*98 Macross: Do You Remember Love?
*99 Gan to Gon
100 Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei

good list, lots of familiar ones on it

[DestronMirage22]

I started watching Mayo Chiki.
I'm about halfway through.
It's pretty weird, but in a good way. The characters are weird and memorable, and the story gets interesting and really humorous.
I've read through a bit of the manga and this anime seems to be a good adaptation of it.

[Splinter the boss]

Finished Haganai. Been a nice ride.

[Splinter the boss]

Now watching Darker than Black. Looking great, I think I'll like the MC.

[Allio]

so getting back into Yugioh vrains. Now that Crunchyroll has finally played catch up with all the yugioh series, it's pretty great that they are now up to date and I don't have to worry about waiting for fansubs

[DestronMirage22]

Finished Mayo Chiki. It was another great anime, and I'm happy this one actually had a somewhat-ending! Of course the light novels and manga continue on from that point l, but at least the anime didn't end on a cliff hanger.

I've been watching D-Frag! and I'm already on episode 9. I read a bit of the manga for this one too, and I've been enjoying the anime version a lot. It's full of great humorous moments and endearing characters.

Also, I've noticed that most of the anime series I've seen recently involve kids joining school clubs while making friends and getting into relationships. That probably says something about myself, but I'll just ignore it for now....

[Allio]

So I found out that Centaur no Nayami/A Centaur's Life/Centaur's Worries has an anime out. While I haven't watched it (I'm caught up on the manga instead) I am curious that it seems like the anime is only adapting the SOL chapters (at least judging by the clips on youtube) granted it seems like they would be stopping right on chapter 24 with the adaptation (which would put this right past the incest subtext chapter as well as Christmas chapter.)

Sad, I would love to see all the Alien stuff appear as well as the chapters dealing with War, even the story arc where Hime gets transported to (our) world.

[DestronMirage22]

So yesterday (http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showpost.php?p=1708460&postcount=2663) when I found that random website talking about My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong as I Expected (or Oregairu for short) and it's upcoming continuation, I was left a bit confused due to the bad translation. Luckily I wanted to find out as much as I could and I stumbled upon myanimelist's report on it: https://myanimelist.net/news/51968893
Their synopsis is much clearer and the phrase "The latest release marks the beginning of the final chapter in the series" suggests that this next volume isn't the last one, but merely the start of the conclusion! What a relief; the ending won't be rushed and we'll be able to get more stories before it concludes for real.

The wait for Oregairu's ending has been a long one, I didn't expect it to come anytime soon. Many fans are sad it'll come to an end, but we're all happy we get to see the Service Club's antics a few more times.

Oregairu has easily become my favorite LN/manga/anime series of all time, and this series had helped me through so much. I'll be heartbroken whenever this amazing trip is over, but I'll always be happy I went along for the ride.

[dl316bh]

The most recent manga I've read is A Silent Voice (Koe no Katachi). It's pretty breezy at sixty two chapters, but that's not a bad thing, since it knows when to get out and is still pretty affecting. I looked into it when I heard about the anime film, which I guess is having a US screening soon?

Basically, an ex bully reunites with the deaf girl he'd caused so much pain for in grade school and attempts to apologize for everything he'd done. She decides to give him a chance and they become friends. But just because she forgives him, doesn't mean he forgives himself, or that she's okay.

It's a pretty affecting look at the effects of bullying, but more than that it's a picture into trying to find some sense of self worth and pull yourself out of self loathing. It doesn't really pull punches and can be genuinely sad, with a cast of characters who are all pretty flawed, deep down, while never being irredeemable.

Well worth a read.

[Allio]

Hoping to get No Game No Life Vol 6 read before No Game No Life Zero comes out.

[dl316bh]

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"That's just my afterimage!"

Katori-senpai is the best character in anime.

[Splinter the boss]

He goes around and helps people feel better?

[dl316bh]

He goes around and helps people feel better?
More or less. He just shows up, poses wildly for no reason, gives weird advice and exits stage left. He's a bit of a parody of the cool guy and of a bishonen from a shoujo manga/anime. He reminds me of a JoJos Bizarre Adventure character who just happens to exist in a series that is otherwise played fairly straight and it's amazing.

[DestronMirage22]

Katori-senpai is the best character in anime.

Humorous, but I disagree.

Hachiman Hikigaya is clearly the best:
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[Splinter the boss]

Nope. Clearly, L and Pain are the best in anime:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IloD9X0puaM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1DfD3SsK20

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQTwSQNNBkY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7w5tkSu0Gqs

[dl316bh]

Oh, are we competing on this? In that case...

IT'S NOT OVER YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!

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TONIGHT!

Though, if Katori-senpai has any competition, it's from Sosuke Sagara.

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[DestronMirage22]

Oh, IT'S ON!!

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Hachiman's wise beyond his years.
He knows how people work and how the world works.
That being said, although he comes off as a solitary dude with many ideals, he still a normal guy at heart, one that's willing to stick up for others and he even has a bit of a pervy side to him.

[Splinter the boss]

Ok then. Counter this
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yazXZcCo4xc

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=18foq__Yut0

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=v9lZTgGkmeE

[DestronMirage22]

Dammit dl316bh!! You made me like Tsurezure Children! Because of you I've been looking up clip after clip of the show on YouTube.

I guess I lose this little battle, huh? (Plus I ran out of good Hachiman videos)
Now it's just up to you two to duke it out. :P

[Allio]

Just finished reading vol 2 of the Yugioh Arc-V manga, it was so glad seeing Sora being the sadistic piece of sh!t that he was in the first half of the show.

[Splinter the boss]

I guess I lose this little battle, huh? (Plus I ran out of good Hachiman videos)
Now it's just up to you two to duke it out. :P

I quit, I also ran out of videos to show plus I don't think dl316bh will give in. Nevertheless, I think Pain and L are the best. Pain has solid background and motive to do what he does, and L is the best awkward detective ever who stands for justice and will use any means to get answers. I rest my case.

[dl316bh]

Dammit dl316bh!! You made me like Tsurezure Children! Because of you I've been looking up clip after clip of the show on YouTube.
https://68.media.tumblr.com/ffdc04407ac63e88120a1145bf94d33e/tumblr_neyd2v7zNa1s9xw57o1_500.gif

Katori-senpai gotcha, didn't he? It's alright. When it comes to Katori-senpai, we are all Kazuko.

I quit, I also ran out of videos to show plus I don't think dl316bh will give in.
Aww, I was gonna post more Sousuke. You're right though, I wouldn't just give up.

I am out of Katori clips, though. Tsuredere Children hasn't wrapped yet, but I put up all I have. I'd need to post manga pages for more. I can never tell if it's more fun when he gives advice to all the other characters on relationship stuff or when he's interacting with Kazuko and she slowly loses her mind. There's one where Katori ends up in a rap battle. Then there's the time when he has temporary amnesia and is scared of how popular he is.

Katori-senpai was a character I never knew I wanted until he happened.

[Allio]

just got Death Note all in one manga collection that ViZ put out for the movie. hey, 13 books for $26 I like that.

[Allio]

Garo anime season 3 trailer came out

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[DestronMirage22]

Katori-senpai gotcha, didn't he? It's alright. When it comes to Katori-senpai, we are all Kazuko.

No it wasn't him. Not entirely. He's a good character *cough* although Hachiman's still better *cough* but he wasn't what drew me into the show.

I really like the cast of characters and I've always had a soft spot for relationships (probably 'cause I'm so bad at them) so it's been a real treat seeing these characters get along and start relationships and it's even cute when they don't know what they're doing. This show's really unique and has its own brand of charm.

[dl316bh]

No it wasn't him. Not entirely. He's a good character *cough* although Hachiman's still better *cough* but he wasn't what drew me into the show.
What was that? I thought I heard something in that cough there. Something blasphemous. @____@

I really like the cast of characters and I've always had a soft spot for relationships (probably 'cause I'm so bad at them) so it's been a real treat seeing these characters get along and start relationships and it's even cute when they don't know what they're doing. This show's really unique and has its own brand of charm.
Yeah, this is all true. Every character has a distinct personality and no two relationships are the same. Which is amazing, because this series has a lot of them. If you ever check out the manga, you'll see that there are quite a few the anime hasn't even touched on yet, if they will at all. Including Patricia, who is a foreigner who is iffy with Japanese, and thus has somehow swapped "sushi" for "love", confusing everyone around her. She only cameos in episode ten so far (and I think earlier) and the opening.

Comedy Duo couple is the best.

The whole show so far is on Crunchyroll, so you don't need to just stick to youtube to watch it all.

[PApagreg]

Anyone here seen Ping Pong the animation, its my favorite sports anime of all time and this is coming from the guy who loved Eyeshield 21

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[Allio]

found a new manga series that seems interesting. takes place fuedal japan a young girl that has 1 year to live is looking for immortality and a 800 year old immortal is looking for a way to die, they are journeying together to find a way to create/kill an immortal

[DestronMirage22]

Started watching Watamote: No Matter How I Look at It, It's You Guys' Fault I'm Not Popular!.
It's really good so far.
I can really relate to the main character in regards to her dedication to her interests and in her struggles with her social and mental issues.

[Splinter the boss]

I gave up on darker than black. I started watching Kaze no Stigma, it's really good. The MC is cool, I like the way he speaks, and his greed of money.

[DestronMirage22]

Today I went to my usual store for discount manga.
Bought the only volume of Watamote they had (Vol. 10) for a really good price.
When reading through it, I found out I had inadvertently bought the one with the mini-crossover Watamote had with Oregairu:
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So cool. :D

[dl316bh]

If this segment isn't animated by the end of Tsuredure Children, I'm going to be upset.

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DON'T GO! I'M SO SCARED OF HOW POPULAR I AM!

Katori is best senpai.

[DestronMirage22]

So the release date for the official english version of Oregairu Vol 3 was for tomorrow, the 20th.

I didn't expect the book store to have it in on the exact day, so I planned to go a week after its release, that way it'd be more likely they'd have it then.

I went in today to see if they had some Gundam model kits I was looking for, and lo and behold they already had Vol 3 on their shelves today. A full day before release!

This made me so happy I felt like doing this:
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(In this instance I was Yui)

Needless to say I bought the book and I'm currently (and happily) doing a reread of the series.
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Oh, the last episode of The Tsurezure Children also came out.
It was great, but in a bittersweet way. I'm glad things worked out for the couples, but it stinks that the series is already over.
Hopefully we'll get another season.

[Splinter the boss]

Finished Kaze no stigma. It's short but I liked it, It was able to accomplish a lot. I recommend it. I just wish there was a second season.
EDIT: I started watching Code: Breaker this morning. Almost done already, I like the characters, they're cool.

[dl316bh]

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Truly the greatest film of our generation.

Oh, the last episode of The Tsurezure Children also came out.
It was great, but in a bittersweet way. I'm glad things worked out for the couples, but it stinks that the series is already over.
Hopefully we'll get another season.
I hope so, because they're barely halfway through the manga material. Hell, even that is only because they dropped half the pairings in the manga so they could get through enough of the ones they used to be worthwhile. But sadly, I'm also a little resigned to the idea that we might not, either. Anime doesn't work in the season model we use here, unfortunately, and a lot of them don't get more than two series/seasons. Short gag anime seem to get even less.

If it's really popular, there might be a chance, though, but I don't know how popular Tsurezure Children might be, because I don't keep close tabs on that stuff.

[ProphetofGanja]

Just started watching Restaurant to Another World.

It's ****ing weird and I love it.

Apparently it's based on a series of "light novels" and it's about a restaurant in Tokyo with a magic door that opens up to a realm of elves, demons, dragons and other things once a week, and the guests that come through into the restaurant and flip their **** over the Japanese guy's cooking. Also a demon girl works for him because she was homeless and he's a nice dude. Weird show but enjoyable.

[DestronMirage22]

It’s been confirmed recently that the final volume of Oregairu will be 14 and will be released along with 13.
I thought it would be years until 12 would be released, so I never imagined the series would be ending so soon. I’m glad we’re actually getting a proper ending, but I’m aslo really sad that this incredible journey’s almost over.
I just hope we get happy ending that resolves everything and that each character ends up happy with their life. And hopefully Hikki ends up with Yukino.

[Splinter the boss]

I finished code: breaker. It was awesome.

[ProphetofGanja]

I just finished the first season of the anime In Another World With My Smartphone, based on a light novel and manga series of the same name. It's about a teenage boy who's accidentally killed and so as consolation God grants him a wish and reincarnates him, but he has to go to a world other than his original one as that's the rule of reincarnation. The boy wishes to be able to keep his smartphone with him and God also grants him really powerful strength, reflexes, and magical skills, as he ends up on a world where magic exists. I think I'll check out some of the light novels or manga volumes; the characters are pretty likeable and their designs are good, and some parts of the plot are so bonkers I can't help but roll my eyes, but in a good way.

[Allio]

I haven't see any Studio Ghibli Films so I'm gonna be marathoning them. first being Nausica

Of course I have seen many of these films when I was younger, but these will be my first time serious watch.

[Splinter the boss]

Watching Akatsuki no Yona.

[Allio]

Watching Casshern Sins

[Splinter the boss]

Finished Akatsuki no Yona. There should have been be a third season with so much potential. It feels incomplete, but I recommend it.


EDIT
currently watching Parasyte: The maxim
I never thought it was this good and ignored it until now.