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Tier3 · 2009-01-06, 13:27

Well I just finished up Last Exile and was literally BLOWN AWAY. I loved it.

When I say rich universe I mean:

Eureka 7
Gurren Laggan
Last Exile
Berserk

Preferably animes like those with HUGE MYSTERIES that unravel towards the end, war, good character development and a lot of characters (while still keeping depth).

A good soundtrack is a bonus too. Romance is optional (and frowned upon if there is too much).

Also PLEASE AVOID shounen. I like it when the director has the ability to do what he wants with the series without worrying about catering to kids. The series listed above can get away with it, but no super long series like Bleach or Naruto please.

Matrim · 2009-01-06, 14:25

Simoun - similar to Last Exile. War situation, original sci-fi setting, lots of mysteries in the main plotline, many developed characters. Awesome soundtrack.

Towards the Terra
The Twelve Kingdoms

Niji · 2009-01-06, 16:59

Utawarerumono sounds like a great fit. Rich universe, great characters, great plot, and indeed a mystery from the very first minute onwards.
Seirei no Moribito might fit as well. There is some romance, it is not central though. Lead is female, and awesome spear-fighter. Great production values, gripping story, the mystery is not as "volcanic" as in Utawarerumono, but still well made.

And seconding Twelve Kingdoms. Apart of the unfinished arcs, and a slow start, it is an awesome anime. Rich universe indeed, great chars, great soundtrack, great production values.

Shadow Kira01 · 2009-01-06, 22:45

Is this one okay?

Star Ocean EX: Huge mysteries, lots of character development, war.. However, the anime is an adaptation of the manga, not the game.

blewin · 2009-01-07, 00:17

You might like Full Metal Alchemist. It's similar to E7 despite being in different genre.

also, Scrapped Princess: sci-fic + fantasy, clues and hints dropping here and there, resolving to a huge mystery in the end.

Dennou Coil - urban sci-fic. About computers and virus and the real world. Lots of mysteries and clues. Quite an anime despite the childish outlook. Worth checking out.

meh · 2009-01-07, 05:43

I guess the setting should be a fictional one? Claymore comes to mind. As does Gurren Lagann(the latter kind of shounen IMO though). For a alternate earth universe, Code Geass.

Navel · 2009-01-07, 07:53

Considering the ones you liked, I'm imagining you don't like only an immersive universe, but also great characters that interact a lot and evolve. I guess you'd enjoy:

- the currently airing Xam'd: you'll see right away that it comes from the same people that made Eureka 7
- Full Metal Alchemist, also has a very interesting background, and the characters are also rich and immerse you into the story
- Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED & SEED Destiny: you may have stereotypes about Gundam series, but do believe they have an interesting background, and have characters that elicit strong feelings in the viewers, as they play with their set of believes on what's right and wrong
- Kaiba: is really amazing from a weird unexpected universe point of view, but it's so different from the norm that it may not be that immersive; it does have interesting issues revealed, though
- Ergo Proxy: has a mysterious story that's being unraveled while the main characters travel across the globe

Telmah · 2009-01-07, 08:57

I'll second both Utawarerumono (especially) and Scrapped Princess for the reasons the other posters have already mentioned.

CeDeR · 2009-01-07, 19:28

I secord or third: Utawarerumono and Seirei no moribito..

khryoleoz · 2009-01-08, 01:24

I don't know how you'll do with ecchi harem type anime, but the Tenchi OVAs and Tenchi GXP certainly offer a "rich universe".

I personally think that Tenchi GXP, which is a spin-off of the original Tenchi OVAs, is a lot more fun and interesting, because it explores the universe where the OVA's mostly confines the characters to Tenchi's house. But I think watching the OVA's first is critical to appreciating how the GXP explores the universe, as the OVA's establish who's who and the origin of key characters who, though playing minor roles in GXP, are foundational references for the world of GXP.

The entire Macross series and variants are also rich.

The Vision of Escaflowne is outstanding. Rarely do I like stuff of the fantasy genre. But like Last Exile, I could not get enough of the detailed world given to us in Escaflowne. Yoko Kanno had not surpassed her scores and volumes of music in this TV series. The mechanical designs are awesome, and the characters endearing...well, save for one.

Tier3 · 2009-01-08, 01:26

I have seen

Gurren Laggan
Code Geass
Claymore
Evangelion
Full Metal Alchemist

I just watched the first 3 episodes of Utawarerumono and it seems promising! I also added Twelve Kingdoms on my list for after!

2009-01-06, 13:27	Link #1
Tier3 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008	Looking for a rich universe Well I just finished up Last Exile and was literally BLOWN AWAY. I loved it. When I say rich universe I mean: Eureka 7 Gurren Laggan Last Exile Berserk Preferably animes like those with HUGE MYSTERIES that unravel towards the end, war, good character development and a lot of characters (while still keeping depth). A good soundtrack is a bonus too. Romance is optional (and frowned upon if there is too much). Also PLEASE AVOID shounen. I like it when the director has the ability to do what he wants with the series without worrying about catering to kids. The series listed above can get away with it, but no super long series like Bleach or Naruto please.

2009-01-06, 14:25	Link #2
Matrim Naysayer?Fanboy?Wiseacre? Join Date: Dec 2005	Simoun - similar to Last Exile. War situation, original sci-fi setting, lots of mysteries in the main plotline, many developed characters. Awesome soundtrack. Towards the Terra The Twelve Kingdoms __________________ 'The world we live in is always in darkness.' 'Yes, and that is why we seek light.'

2009-01-06, 16:59	Link #3
Niji Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006	Utawarerumono sounds like a great fit. Rich universe, great characters, great plot, and indeed a mystery from the very first minute onwards. Seirei no Moribito might fit as well. There is some romance, it is not central though. Lead is female, and awesome spear-fighter. Great production values, gripping story, the mystery is not as "volcanic" as in Utawarerumono, but still well made. And seconding Twelve Kingdoms. Apart of the unfinished arcs, and a slow start, it is an awesome anime. Rich universe indeed, great chars, great soundtrack, great production values.

2009-01-06, 22:45	Link #4
Shadow Kira01 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PMB Headquarters	Is this one okay? Star Ocean EX: Huge mysteries, lots of character development, war.. However, the anime is an adaptation of the manga, not the game.

2009-01-07, 00:17	Link #5
blewin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007	You might like Full Metal Alchemist. It's similar to E7 despite being in different genre. also, Scrapped Princess: sci-fic + fantasy, clues and hints dropping here and there, resolving to a huge mystery in the end. Dennou Coil - urban sci-fic. About computers and virus and the real world. Lots of mysteries and clues. Quite an anime despite the childish outlook. Worth checking out.

2009-01-07, 05:43	Link #6
meh Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006	I guess the setting should be a fictional one? Claymore comes to mind. As does Gurren Lagann(the latter kind of shounen IMO though). For a alternate earth universe, Code Geass.

2009-01-07, 07:53	Link #7
Navel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006	Considering the ones you liked, I'm imagining you don't like only an immersive universe, but also great characters that interact a lot and evolve. I guess you'd enjoy: - the currently airing Xam'd: you'll see right away that it comes from the same people that made Eureka 7 - Full Metal Alchemist, also has a very interesting background, and the characters are also rich and immerse you into the story - Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED & SEED Destiny: you may have stereotypes about Gundam series, but do believe they have an interesting background, and have characters that elicit strong feelings in the viewers, as they play with their set of believes on what's right and wrong - Kaiba: is really amazing from a weird unexpected universe point of view, but it's so different from the norm that it may not be that immersive; it does have interesting issues revealed, though - Ergo Proxy: has a mysterious story that's being unraveled while the main characters travel across the globe

2009-01-07, 08:57	Link #8
Telmah Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio, United States Age: 43	I'll second both Utawarerumono (especially) and Scrapped Princess for the reasons the other posters have already mentioned.

2009-01-07, 19:28	Link #9
CeDeR Inactive Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Usa	I secord or third: Utawarerumono and Seirei no moribito..

2009-01-08, 01:24	Link #10
khryoleoz Power of 9 SoShi-ist Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA	I don't know how you'll do with ecchi harem type anime, but the Tenchi OVAs and Tenchi GXP certainly offer a "rich universe". I personally think that Tenchi GXP, which is a spin-off of the original Tenchi OVAs, is a lot more fun and interesting, because it explores the universe where the OVA's mostly confines the characters to Tenchi's house. But I think watching the OVA's first is critical to appreciating how the GXP explores the universe, as the OVA's establish who's who and the origin of key characters who, though playing minor roles in GXP, are foundational references for the world of GXP. The entire Macross series and variants are also rich. The Vision of Escaflowne is outstanding. Rarely do I like stuff of the fantasy genre. But like Last Exile, I could not get enough of the detailed world given to us in Escaflowne. Yoko Kanno had not surpassed her scores and volumes of music in this TV series. The mechanical designs are awesome, and the characters endearing...well, save for one.

2009-01-08, 01:26	Link #11
Tier3 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008	I have seen Gurren Laggan Code Geass Claymore Evangelion Full Metal Alchemist I just watched the first 3 episodes of Utawarerumono and it seems promising! I also added Twelve Kingdoms on my list for after!