AnimeSuki Forums

Divini · 2010-06-16, 02:30

Looking for a futuristic anime, preferably that has its setting in space, where a good chunk romance and/or comedy is in the plot.

Something like:

Vandread
Nadesico
Macross Frontier
Crest of the Stars
Gundam SEED
Stellvia
Sora wo Kakeru Shoujo

Theowne · 2010-06-16, 02:46

Hmm...well, Eve no Jikan is futuristic, though not set in space, and has a fair share of light-hearted moments. And it does involve some romance, but not explicitly.

A better suggestion might be Planetes. It's set in a near-future space station and does include quit a bit of comedic scenes and a overarching romantic subplot within the broader storyline (and an excellent climax).

jedinat · 2010-06-16, 02:54

Irresponsible Captain Tylor - set in space, a lot of comedy (and very slight romance)

Shiroth · 2010-06-16, 05:30

Is Gundam SEED the only show you've seen from the franchise? If so there's plenty more i'm sure you'd enjoy.

seiftis · 2010-06-16, 06:10

Seconding Planetes, the amount of character development with this one is great.

Outlaw Star - Action/comedy, with the characters travelling in spaceship. Old anime though.

Divini · 2010-06-16, 07:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shiroth

Is Gundam SEED the only show you've seen from the franchise? If so there's plenty more i'm sure you'd enjoy.

I've seen the UC era, Wing, G, and 00. Most of them are far more serious than what I'd like to watch atm.

For Planetes, I've never heard of that anime before. I'll have to check it out

Shingai-san · 2010-06-16, 09:33

RahXephon might fit for you, due to the aliens and whatnot. Um, Dragonaut could also fit in, these are both "futuristic" animes that have mechas in them. RahXephon is fantastic and is highly psychological and makes many references to other cultures and history.

calebbeats · 2010-06-16, 17:57

i would say gintama its about a samuria but it takes place in the future i think... but anyways ive laughed alot !

Shiroth · 2010-06-17, 16:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by calebbeats

i would say gintama its about a samuria but it takes place in the future i think... but anyways ive laughed alot !

There really isn't that much romance though, and that's what the OP is looking for.

blewin · 2010-06-22, 05:23

Eureka Seven has balanced romance, comedy and action. You won't regret watching it!

Basquash is very futuristic in setting with lots of comedy, action (mecha sports) and some romance.

Divini · 2010-06-24, 03:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by calebbeats

i would say gintama its about a samuria but it takes place in the future i think... but anyways ive laughed alot !

It does fit comedy/romance, but I'm not really looking for 'plotless, episodic comedy' if you get my drift, examples being gintama and Galaxy Angel.

I'm actually in the midst of watching Eureka Seven. Yes, I'm liking it

I have Planetes next on my list, though it seems like a pretty serious story, it seems to be highly recommended. Basquash I've never heard of before, will look into it. RahXephon I've heard it's as psychological and depressing as NGE or something, so I was actually avoiding it.

Animelover#1 · 2010-06-24, 05:45

You should try Mahoromatic! It's my favourite anime ^^
it matches almost all your criteria

Shingai-san · 2010-06-24, 21:21

I did not find RahXephon depressing... that much. At points it is but overall it's pretty happy... maybe.

Coruja · 2010-06-26, 16:48

The Tenchi Muyo! series and Lost Universe come to mind.

Theowne · 2010-06-27, 00:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Divini

I have Planetes next on my list, though it seems like a pretty serious story, it seems to be highly recommended.

Well, there are certainly some dramatic moments, especially towards the end, but not moreso than say, Crest of the Stars, which you have on your list.

2010-06-16, 02:30	Link #1
Divini Senpai! Join Date: Mar 2007	A futuristic anime with comedy/romance Looking for a futuristic anime, preferably that has its setting in space, where a good chunk romance and/or comedy is in the plot. Something like: Vandread Nadesico Macross Frontier Crest of the Stars Gundam SEED Stellvia Sora wo Kakeru Shoujo

2010-06-16, 02:46	Link #2
Theowne 耳をすませば Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 34	Hmm...well, Eve no Jikan is futuristic, though not set in space, and has a fair share of light-hearted moments. And it does involve some romance, but not explicitly. A better suggestion might be Planetes. It's set in a near-future space station and does include quit a bit of comedic scenes and a overarching romantic subplot within the broader storyline (and an excellent climax). __________________ My Site - Reviews collection, Sheet music, and etc. Anime reviews/blog, piano arrangements, Studio Ghibli..

2010-06-16, 05:30	Link #4
Shiroth Beautiful fighter. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: England, UK Age: 37	Is Gundam SEED the only show you've seen from the franchise? If so there's plenty more i'm sure you'd enjoy. __________________ MyAnimeList Twitter

2010-06-16, 06:10	Link #5
seiftis ~defying fate Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bodhum	Seconding Planetes, the amount of character development with this one is great. Outlaw Star - Action/comedy, with the characters travelling in spaceship. Old anime though. __________________ Escaping reality

2010-06-16, 09:33	Link #7
Shingai-san Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville Fl Age: 37	RahXephon might fit for you, due to the aliens and whatnot. Um, Dragonaut could also fit in, these are both "futuristic" animes that have mechas in them. RahXephon is fantastic and is highly psychological and makes many references to other cultures and history. __________________ In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move. - Douglas Adams "Someday, on your tombstone, there will be two dates - and nobody realizes that all that mattered to you was that small dash in between" Ararararagi

2010-06-16, 02:54	Link #3
jedinat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 38	Irresponsible Captain Tylor - set in space, a lot of comedy (and very slight romance)

2010-06-16, 17:57	Link #8
calebbeats S.A. Class XD Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma!	i would say gintama its about a samuria but it takes place in the future i think... but anyways ive laughed alot !

2010-06-22, 05:23	Link #10
blewin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007	Eureka Seven has balanced romance, comedy and action. You won't regret watching it! Basquash is very futuristic in setting with lots of comedy, action (mecha sports) and some romance. __________________ Chrome Shelled Regios

2010-06-24, 05:45	Link #12
Animelover#1 Kouta... Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: England Age: 29	You should try Mahoromatic! It's my favourite anime ^^ it matches almost all your criteria __________________

2010-06-24, 21:21	Link #13
Shingai-san Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville Fl Age: 37	I did not find RahXephon depressing... that much. At points it is but overall it's pretty happy... maybe. __________________ In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move. - Douglas Adams "Someday, on your tombstone, there will be two dates - and nobody realizes that all that mattered to you was that small dash in between" Ararararagi

2010-06-26, 16:48	Link #14
Coruja Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008	The Tenchi Muyo! series and Lost Universe come to mind.