2009-07-16, 23:58
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Join Date: Jul 2009
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Top 3?
I'm not sure if there was already a similiar thread in the forum but..
It seems like there are many people here who have seen alot of animes, so I'd like to know what are your top three (or perhaps top five if you cant settle for just three) out of those many animes. Thanks in advance =] |
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2009-07-17, 00:32
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Age: 38
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Probably...
Juuni Kokuki Aria (all seasons) Maria-sama ga Miteru (all seasons) Though I'd want... Trigun Hellsing (2006) Haibane Renmei ...to be up there somewhere as well. |
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2009-07-17, 01:42
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Austin, TX
Age: 35
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Honey & Clover
BECK:Mongolian Chop Squad Ookiku Furikabutte Cross Game - so far the anime has lived up to the manga Kare Kano - manga is better
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2009-07-17, 01:43
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耳をすませば
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Toronto, Canada
Age: 34
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My Top 5 is in my signature. In detail:
Honey and Clover Story about students at an art college discovering what their role in the world and society will be in terms of friendships, careers and love. It has special significance to me because of the mature and idealistic way that the characters pursue this. I often feel like the modern cellphone-and-internet loving world can't be a great backdrop for sincere/charming stories of this genre but Honey and Clover disproves that. It is the only one of my favourite romance-related anime which was created in this decade. Whisper of the Heart This is a mid-90s film directed by Kondo and animated by Studio Ghibli. It is a departure from the fantasy settings of many Ghibli films and takes place in a heavily cement city of Japan. It's a charming young romance/growing up story that far surpasses nearly any other. Small on flash and glitter, big on heart Mononoke-hime A rich mythological epic which still carries an intimate story of meeting between two characters. The storyline revolves around the battle between the gods of the forest and humans of an iron mill town and two characters caught between both sides. Grave of the Fireflies A tragic film of two orphans in world war 2, which has moved many viewers more than any other film, this is the very proof that animation is not just to amuse children, that it can communicate meaningful emotions in its own way. Tied: Maison Ikkoku / Touch I'm cheating here, but these are both anime from the 80s with around 100 episodes and carry a similarity in genre (romantic, comedic, and dramatic, taking place in the real world), and I can't choose between them. These are anime that don't abide by the modern standard of thrusting characters and character development into 13 or 26 episodes in flashes of colorful hair and dramatic music - they are anime that let the characters grow naturally through their lives and give a window for the audience to see them throughout nearly 100 episodes each so that by the end, instead of forgetting about them and setting off on the next anime season, the characters permanently occupy a place in your mind like old friends.
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2009-07-17, 02:22
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: East Cupcake
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This list changes all the time (based on how recent I have seen these various shows/films), so here is a current list:
TV - Revolutionary Girl Utena Macross Princess Tutu Serial Experiments Lain Jungle wa Itsumo Hare nochi Guu Movie/OVA - Millennium Actress Furi Kuri Whisper of the Heart Rurouni Kenshin: Tsuiokuhen Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro |
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2009-07-17, 02:53
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Age: 35
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My top three all-time favorites are somewhat elitist, but here it is:
Haibane Renmei Rurouni Kenshin: Tsuiokuhen Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight! Recent favorites: Saki Kiki's Delivery Service
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2009-07-17, 08:52
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: PMB Headquarters
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I will make it top 5:
1) Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom~ (may change as that the anime is currently airing) 2) White Album (may change depending on second season this autumn) 3) Memories Off 2nd 4) Macross Frontier 5) Gundam Wing And these animes may or may not replace the ones in my top 5 list as that I am still watching it: CANAAN Princess Lover! |
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2009-07-17, 09:43
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Moving in circles
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Singapore
Age: 49
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My favourite anime series (excluding OVAs and movies) are listed in my profile and it's a fairly stable list (except in 2007, when a number of new shows jumped into the list, but that's more an indication of how good that year was for anime). I rank them according to the emotional impact they've had on me and also on the extent I'm likely to re-watch them.
1) Haibane Renmei This series will always have a special place in my heart. It just happened to be the one show that I needed to watch at the time, and it ended up having a profound impact on the way I look at life. The show starts slowly, giving viewers the time to understand the town of Guri, where the angel-like haibane dwell. Just when you think the story is getting nowhere, things take a dark turn and eventually tumbles towards one of the most cathartic endings I'd seen in a show, be it live-action or anime. 2) Seirei no Moribito Quite possibly the closest that anime can get to live-action drama. The action sequences are among the best that have been animated in recent years, coupled with a sharply written story and great characters. Unfortunately, fans who were drawn to the show by its initial fast-paced action eventually drop off in the middle when the series slows down to a more deliberate pace. It's fair to say that this is an action-adventure for those who prefer solid character development over non-stop combat, so it's important to approach it with the right expectations. 3) Mushishi Simple short stories about mythical creatures that nevertheless deliver enormous emotional impact. This is an episodic series that follows the travels of Ginko, who is a sort of medicine-man and naturalist. He wanders around rural Japan helping people who had been affected by the enigmatic mushi. These creatures are merely plot devices that serve as vehicles for bittersweet stories dealing with a variety of social issues. I won't elaborate the rest, but I'll leave them here to give you a sense of what other anime I enjoy. While I tend to prefer "serious" anime for "serious" adults, that doesn't stop me from enjoying well-produced "fluff" like Samurai Champloo or Lucky Star. There are plenty of other shows that deserve honourable mention, but that's a topic for another thread, I suppose. 4) Kino no Tabi 5) Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi 6) Samurai Champloo 7) Toshokan Sensou 8) Last Exile 9) Lucky☆Star 10) Inuyasha |
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2009-07-17, 09:57
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Join Date: Aug 2007
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My top 3 at the moment are -
Rurouni Kenshin: Tsuiokuhen Legend of Galactic heroes Seirei no Moribito Worth mentioning- Simoun True Tears Kino no Tabi Higurashi Kara No Kyoukai Ookami to Koushinryou Natsume Yuujinchou Sola
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2009-07-17, 10:47
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Australia
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My top 5 (as finished series)
1. Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, The 2. Rurouni Kenshin: Tsuiokuhen 3. Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children 4. Darker Than Black - Kuro no Keiyakusha 5. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni (if + other seasons+ tips, etc then this may as well be 2nd)
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2009-07-17, 10:52
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Ahou ga
Join Date: Feb 2009
Age: 47
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My Top 3 anime:
3) Clannad / Clannad ~After Story~ You will be hard pressed to find a story more touching, compelling, heartbreaking and life-affirming than this. 2) Fullmetal Alchemist Exceptional production values, an enthralling story and a fair share of thought-provoking moments. 1) Mushishi Animated perfection, bar none. A simple yet sublime series that leaves you breathless after every episode.
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2009-07-18, 22:01
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Tesla Leicht Institute
Age: 34
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1. Yuusha Oh GaoGaiGar/ Yuusha Oh GaoGaiGar Final- without doubt my favorite show. What makes it so great is that it is very old school super robot show but times 10. From the combination scenes to the epice battle it had so many memorable and exciting moments. It was exciting because of the feeling that those moment gave out(thanks to the amazing voice of Nobuyuki Hiyama) and the epic feeling of those battles, which in turn made it very memorable. And the fact that all the characters were great and really represented the feeling of what the show was trying to do. While it might not be a deep anime the show is still amazing and without doubt the best anime I ever watched.
2. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann- Like GaoGiaGar it was old school typle anime and shared many similar aspect. Though what made Gurren Lagann special was the characters and the way they developed, from Simon, Kamina, Yoko, and Kitan all of their development through out the show made you love the character and in turn made you love the show. The other great moment were the battle here the characters truly shined with their guts and spirit(similar to GaoGaiGar). Plus the great animation and the sound further enhance the great moments. 3. Baccano!- Not much to say besides this is one of the most badass and interesting show I ever watched. What makes Baccano stand out imo is the arrangement of each episodes, each episode contains bits of the story and through this the show gets interesting as you try to fit together what happened. Though it isn't complex and it is very straight forward so it doesn't take lot of thinking. The other additions is really the characters, who imo are very fun to watch and very likable despite the fact that they don't get lot of development and well lot of them are really badass.
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2009-07-19, 10:07
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Cross Game - I need more
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: I've moved around the American West. I've lived in Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Oklahoma
Age: 44
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It's easier for me to place my favorites on different tiers.
Starblazers Maison Ikkoku Are both at the top tier for me. Second tier (which is still incredibly good) are: Fullmetal Alchemist The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Cross Game |
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