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sadisticlust · 2011-05-01, 15:00

Hello Everyone
I am looking for anime with a philosophical theme that also has some fantasy themes to it such as magic, superpowers, etc. Some anime's that I have seen that are in this area
Death Note
Code Geass
Evangelion

Raiga · 2011-05-01, 15:03

Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magika.

'Nuff said.

Also... Serial Experiments Lain if you can handle the mindscrew. Speaking of mindscrew, you'll probably be good with anything by Kon Satoshi (such as his only TV series, Paranoia Agent, as well as his movies such as Paprika and Millennium Actress).

Sackett · 2011-05-01, 15:38

Madoka Magica

totoum · 2011-05-01, 15:39

Madoka Magica

and of course Ergo Proxy

Guardian Enzo · 2011-05-01, 16:33

Although it has no overt philosophical themes, I think Mushishi is philosophical in terpearment. It gives you the magical element as well.

Sackett · 2011-05-01, 23:56

Katanagatari is a possible choice.

Aesthetic Shampoo · 2011-05-02, 07:50

...All this Madoka fandom is making me think it's overrated.

There's no magic in it, but have you tried Monter?

Haak · 2011-05-02, 09:48

I recommend:
Kara no Kyoukai
Madoka Magica
Casshern Sins

Reckoner · 2011-05-02, 10:47

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Originally Posted by sadisticlust

Hello Everyone
I am looking for anime with a philosophical theme that also has some fantasy themes to it such as magic, superpowers, etc. Some anime's that I have seen that are in this area
Death Note
Code Geass
Evangelion

Ergo Proxy my friend.

matrixdutch · 2011-05-02, 13:39

Kino's Journey
Lunar Legend Tsukihime
Paranoia Agent
Kara no Kyoukai
Durarara!!
FLCL

synaesthetic · 2011-05-03, 00:09

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
Darker Than Black
Bakemonogatari

... and I'll n'th Puella Magi Madoka Magica.

mecharobot · 2011-05-03, 14:40

Definitely 2nding Mushishi and Kino's Journey. Maybe Haibane Renmei, as well. I think these are very much of the show, don't tell types.

mukansa monkey · 2011-05-03, 15:31

Bleach! (no, just kidding, sorry)

Paranoia Agent and Kino's Journey yeah watch them.
Haibane Renmei and Lain are by the same people, both pretty awesome. Haibane isn't quite so philosophical as Lain. And I wish to protest, Lain isn't a mindscrew. After watching it four times and spending hours reading stuff about it online it makes perfect sense to me. (Okay it is pretty much a mindscrew, only one with a purpose and a clear ending. Unlike the train wreck that Evangelion turned into. Send me a PM if you want Lain explained, heh).

If your definition of "philosophical" includes "cultural commentary" you could try Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei. Dark humor, not really magical, but it's certainly about cultural issues. That's a bit stretching the boundaries of what philosophical means though.

totoum · 2011-05-03, 16:14

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Originally Posted by mukansa monkey

And I wish to protest, Lain isn't a mindscrew. After watching it four times and spending hours reading stuff about it online it makes perfect sense to me.

Maybe we don't have the same definition of mindscrew but doesn't the fact you had to watch four times and spend hours reading articles on it pretty much mean it is mindscrew?

sadisticlust · 2011-05-04, 21:42

I apologize for responding late I have been busy. At the moment I am watching a series called To aru majutsu no index and its thus far pretty good it briefly touches on some philosophical issues. I will be looking into all the anime's that have been mentioned. Thank you everyone for your suggestions.

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sadisticlust Member Join Date: Mar 2011	NEED HELP!!!! Looking for philosophical anime Hello Everyone I am looking for anime with a philosophical theme that also has some fantasy themes to it such as magic, superpowers, etc. Some anime's that I have seen that are in this area Death Note Code Geass Evangelion

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Raiga tl;dr Join Date: Jan 2009 Age: 32	Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magika. 'Nuff said. Also... Serial Experiments Lain if you can handle the mindscrew. Speaking of mindscrew, you'll probably be good with anything by Kon Satoshi (such as his only TV series, Paranoia Agent, as well as his movies such as Paprika and Millennium Actress). __________________

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totoum Me at work Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Age: 36	Madoka Magica and of course Ergo Proxy __________________

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Sackett 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	*Katanagatari* is a possible choice. __________________ Cross Game - A Story of Love, Life, Death - and Baseball. What more could you want?

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Aesthetic Shampoo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Age: 30	...All this Madoka fandom is making me think it's overrated. There's no magic in it, but have you tried Monter?

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mecharobot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011	Definitely 2nding Mushishi and Kino's Journey. Maybe Haibane Renmei, as well. I think these are very much of the show, don't tell types.

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mukansa monkey Pink bug make Amu angry! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somewhere between Omaha and Minsk	Bleach! (no, just kidding, sorry) Paranoia Agent and Kino's Journey yeah watch them. Haibane Renmei and Lain are by the same people, both pretty awesome. Haibane isn't quite so philosophical as Lain. And I wish to protest, Lain isn't a mindscrew. After watching it four times and spending hours reading stuff about it online it makes perfect sense to me. (Okay it is pretty much a mindscrew, only one with a purpose and a clear ending. Unlike the train wreck that Evangelion turned into. Send me a PM if you want Lain explained, heh). If your definition of "philosophical" includes "cultural commentary" you could try Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei. Dark humor, not really magical, but it's certainly about cultural issues. That's a bit stretching the boundaries of what philosophical means though. __________________ Folding for the honor of the platform grey_moon: "I guess liking tsundere girls is similar to liking durian, once you get past the horrible smell you can taste the sweet flesh... That sounded a bit rude didn't it "

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sadisticlust Member Join Date: Mar 2011	I apologize for responding late I have been busy. At the moment I am watching a series called To aru majutsu no index and its thus far pretty good it briefly touches on some philosophical issues. I will be looking into all the anime's that have been mentioned. Thank you everyone for your suggestions.