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moozxy · 2007-11-06, 13:04

Recently I've been watching alot of sad/romantic anime.. and I feel I need some action anime to get my testosterone pumping lol.

TBH the only 'action' anime I've really watched is Naruto. I'm currently reading the Bleach manga and I'm happy with that and don't wish to switch to the anime. I also watched half of the FMA series but I didn't really get into it and gave up.

One criteria I think I'll put forward is, it should be well drawn.. Call me shallow but attractive characters help me get more drawn into the series. Also not too many episodes, I say this everytime and if I really like it I always wish there were more but, I don't know, there's something daunting about starting a 52episode series

IMO around 13eps is great, short and sweet, I like it. 24 is also great and I'd say around that is the maximum. TBH though, these criteria aren't strict, if what you really wish to recommend is over 24eps but you really think it's worth watching please don't let this stop you from posting, same with the visuals, i'll read other reviews and see it's ratings and judge it from that

Looking forward to your recommendations ^_^

jedinat · 2007-11-06, 13:24

Trigun
Cowboy Bebop
Hellsing Ultimate

moozxy · 2007-11-06, 13:35

I've heard Hellsing was good before but when I looked for it there were many different versions/series. Are they just like series, then sequels etc. or different versions? Could you discern the differences and tell me why the Ultimate one is better?

jedinat · 2007-11-06, 13:40

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Originally Posted by moozxy

I've heard Hellsing was good before but when I looked for it there were many different versions/series. Are they just like series, then sequels etc. or different versions? Could you discern the differences and tell me why the Ultimate one is better?

The original Hellsing anime didn't follow the manga so much. Hellsing Ultimate is a remake that sticks to the manga's storyline. I actually rather liked the original, but the remake probably is/will be a much better anime. (the animation is also quite a bit better, it being more recent)

moozxy · 2007-11-06, 13:49

Ah thanks

. I think I will give this a go since it is only short :P

NightSamurai · 2007-11-06, 17:01

Kiba is a great action anime involving swordfights and the summoning of powerful creatures. It is 52 episodes (I think), but it is definitely worth a watch. Also, it has a cool male lead who isn't afraid to kick some butt.

tbl · 2007-11-07, 03:05

Hellsing Ultimate is better, more entertaining, but it isn't finished. It's worth watching the TV series.

zephyrus · 2007-11-07, 03:38

if you dont mind romance mixed with action

-fate/stay night - 20 sumtin episodes
-shakugan no shana - i think its 20 sumtin, and now secodn season has begun airing
-code geass - OMG must watch 25 episodes i think it was (kinda mecha though)
-mai-hime - xD fighting girls are great
-mai otome - what i said above :P
-full metal panic (if you dont mind mecha, but even if you dont like this you must atl east watch or try code geass, cuz its that good)

and to get you back into sad romance animes xD my all time favourites

-voices of a distant star (my no.1 anime =O)
-places promised in our early days (z0mg beautiful)

moozxy · 2007-11-07, 12:11

I'll check out voices of a distant star, it looks good! Is there only one episode?
shakugan no shana I started, and I'm enjoying it thanks.
I think i'll try mai hime aswell.
Kiba looks to be perfect in what I want to watch but since its a bit long I'll watch the other shorter ones first!
And I guess Ill wait for Hellsing Ultimate to finish before starting.

Thanks ^_^

minhtam1638 · 2007-11-07, 12:43

If you feel that you need to switch over to the girl's side of Bleach, see Shakugan no Shana.

Cheezy · 2007-11-07, 13:17

Try Fate/Stay night as well.

zephyrus · 2007-11-10, 02:24

yes voices of a distant star is a 30 minute ova, but that helps it i think xD short and powerful

SeijiSensei · 2007-11-10, 10:59

You should put Black Lagoon on your list. Two 12-episode seasons with three or four 3-5 episode story arcs. Lots of action but strong on characterization as well.

dutchdevil · 2007-11-10, 15:22

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Originally Posted by SeijiSensei

You should put Black Lagoon on your list. Two 12-episode seasons with three or four 3-5 episode story arcs. Lots of action but strong on characterization as well.

I second this one!!
And could also recommend you to watch Blood+ and Claymore!

EDIT: one to watch, is Rurouni Kenshin i still haven't finished it myself... have 4 more episodes to go but i already know the ending and dont want to see the ending actually but its a great series!

matto16 · 2007-11-10, 17:05

I got the perfect anime for u

Erementar Gerad 26 episodes
Hunter x Hunter about 50
Buso Renkin 25 or 26 episodes

tbl · 2007-11-10, 18:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeijiSensei

You should put Black Lagoon on your list. Two 12-episode seasons with three or four 3-5 episode story arcs. Lots of action but strong on characterization as well.

Not to mention existentialist philosophy.

xplicitz · 2007-11-10, 18:50

Kaze no Stigma 24 eps
Sola 12 eps (more or less action in this one but a bit of some ''sad/romance'' in it..kinda)

2007-11-06, 13:04	Link #1
moozxy Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pallet Town Age: 34	Action Recently I've been watching alot of sad/romantic anime.. and I feel I need some action anime to get my testosterone pumping lol. TBH the only 'action' anime I've really watched is Naruto. I'm currently reading the Bleach manga and I'm happy with that and don't wish to switch to the anime. I also watched half of the FMA series but I didn't really get into it and gave up. One criteria I think I'll put forward is, it should be well drawn.. Call me shallow but attractive characters help me get more drawn into the series. Also not too many episodes, I say this everytime and if I really like it I always wish there were more but, I don't know, there's something daunting about starting a 52episode series IMO around 13eps is great, short and sweet, I like it. 24 is also great and I'd say around that is the maximum. TBH though, these criteria aren't strict, if what you really wish to recommend is over 24eps but you really think it's worth watching please don't let this stop you from posting, same with the visuals, i'll read other reviews and see it's ratings and judge it from that Looking forward to your recommendations ^_^

2007-11-07, 03:05	Link #7
tbl Affably Evil Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hammerspace or Australia, I forget which	Hellsing Ultimate is better, more entertaining, but it isn't finished. It's worth watching the TV series. __________________ Destroy. Destroy. Destroy. Slowly, completely, gently beyond comparison, cruelly to the point of numbness, I'll violate your life. That's right. The instant I rip off your limbs, tear open your rib and pull out your intestines, biting into your neck as you scream in agony, chewing through your eyes as I ignore your pleas for mercy and spreading your brains on the ground like butter! I am sane, well more or less

2007-11-10, 10:59	Link #13
SeijiSensei AS Oji-kun Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 74	You should put Black Lagoon on your list. Two 12-episode seasons with three or four 3-5 episode story arcs. Lots of action but strong on characterization as well. __________________ Taking Anime Seriously - Politics by the Numbers - Sports by the Numbers - MAL List - Avatars - Images

2007-11-06, 13:24	Link #2
jedinat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 38	Trigun Cowboy Bebop Hellsing Ultimate

2007-11-06, 13:35	Link #3
moozxy Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pallet Town Age: 34	I've heard Hellsing was good before but when I looked for it there were many different versions/series. Are they just like series, then sequels etc. or different versions? Could you discern the differences and tell me why the Ultimate one is better?

2007-11-06, 13:49	Link #5
moozxy Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pallet Town Age: 34	Ah thanks . I think I will give this a go since it is only short :P

2007-11-06, 17:01	Link #6
NightSamurai Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hawaii Age: 36	Kiba is a great action anime involving swordfights and the summoning of powerful creatures. It is 52 episodes (I think), but it is definitely worth a watch. Also, it has a cool male lead who isn't afraid to kick some butt.

2007-11-07, 03:38	Link #8
zephyrus Member Join Date: Dec 2006	if you dont mind romance mixed with action -fate/stay night - 20 sumtin episodes -shakugan no shana - i think its 20 sumtin, and now secodn season has begun airing -code geass - OMG must watch 25 episodes i think it was (kinda mecha though) -mai-hime - xD fighting girls are great -mai otome - what i said above :P -full metal panic (if you dont mind mecha, but even if you dont like this you must atl east watch or try code geass, cuz its that good) and to get you back into sad romance animes xD my all time favourites -voices of a distant star (my no.1 anime =O) -places promised in our early days (z0mg beautiful)

2007-11-07, 12:11	Link #9
moozxy Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pallet Town Age: 34	I'll check out voices of a distant star, it looks good! Is there only one episode? shakugan no shana I started, and I'm enjoying it thanks. I think i'll try mai hime aswell. Kiba looks to be perfect in what I want to watch but since its a bit long I'll watch the other shorter ones first! And I guess Ill wait for Hellsing Ultimate to finish before starting. Thanks ^_^

2007-11-07, 12:43	Link #10
minhtam1638 Missing In Action Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bridgeport, CT Age: 34	If you feel that you need to switch over to the girl's side of Bleach, see Shakugan no Shana.

2007-11-07, 13:17	Link #11
Cheezy brrr Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden	Try Fate/Stay night as well.

2007-11-10, 02:24	Link #12
zephyrus Member Join Date: Dec 2006	yes voices of a distant star is a 30 minute ova, but that helps it i think xD short and powerful

2007-11-10, 17:05	Link #15
matto16 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007	I got the perfect anime for u Erementar Gerad 26 episodes Hunter x Hunter about 50 Buso Renkin 25 or 26 episodes

2007-11-10, 18:50	Link #17
xplicitz Member Join Date: Nov 2007	Kaze no Stigma 24 eps Sola 12 eps (more or less action in this one but a bit of some ''sad/romance'' in it..kinda)