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jachyrah · 2010-05-10, 23:13

I am very finicky when it comes to choosing anime. I don't worship the genre, but I do appreciate the medium of anime though, which adds flare and style to both art and drama. Here is a short list of some of the anime ive watched and enjoyed and another list of anime of only some of the anime Ive tried and disliked.

I can't say theres any specific criteria or type of anime I tend to enjoy. True most of the anime ive liked happen to be action type, but I don't think thats the only thing that attracts me to the genre. Anime with more than a skin deep storyline and a sense of closure at the end is something I consider a foundation of any good series, but then again I liked sword of the stranger which was all art and style and not a very good story. Complexity is important. Something that won't insult my intelligence. Not quirky, interesting, sexually perverted(im not a teenager anymore), or completely rediculous. The theme can be very cliche, but so long as the characters portrayed in the anime have a depth to them. Rock from black lagoon for instance, or light from deathnote are some of the more fascinating characters in anime. Mostly, the world that is created in any anime has to sell itself and make it convincing to me to be interested in it.

I'm interested in your comments and suggestions of anime you've enjoyed. Thanx

Anime ive enjoyed

Deathnote-probably hands down the best anime ive enjoyed
Blood+
rurouni kenshin
Black Lagoon
Berserk
Naruto-aside from fillers
Naruto SHippuden-aside from fillers
Full metal alchemist-sort of
Last exile- enjoyed some parts of this, but the ending sucked
Air TV-this was an exception to the cutsie romance anime that usually i tend to abhore, but this one was enjoyable.

Ive enjoyed most of the Hayao Miyazaki films as Ive seen all of em.

Sword of the stranger-the animation and music was wonderful-not the story

This is a short list of only a few of the anime series ive watched but didn't like.

Clannad
darker than black
mushishi
bleach
karas
monster
hellsing
evangelion
basilisk
tubasa chronicles
samurai chaploo
moriboto
devil may cry
ah my goddess
elven lied

Sackett · 2010-05-11, 00:14

If you want some depth outside of action, you should try Cross Game, trust me and watch the first couple episodes.

I'd also suggest Crest of the Stars, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (follows the manga instead of a anime original ending like the first version- trust me, it starts off slow, but once you get to the Lust vs Mustang scene- heads and shoulders above the first version.).

Chrono Crusade, you'll probably either love it, or hate it.

jachyrah · 2010-05-11, 02:50

Ive been avoiding FMA brotherhood for sometime, maybe I'll give that and cross game a shot. Thanx for the suggestions.

Chimuts · 2010-05-11, 10:20

If you are looking for depth, Code Geass is worth a try, if you have not watched it yet.

Autumn Demon · 2010-05-11, 10:21

higashi no eden - similar to bourne identity
code geass - mecha; often suggested to death note fans
ghost in the shell - sci fi paramilitary
kino no tabi - episodic fantasy with many themes

Kotohono · 2010-05-11, 13:14

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Originally Posted by Chimuts

If you are looking for depth, Code Geass is worth a try, if you have not watched it yet.

Thirding Code Geass, though ya it and Death Note are often recommended based off each other.

seven|x_x · 2010-05-11, 19:38

code geass
ga rei zero
gankutsuou
trigun
trinity blood

maybe the sayonara zetsubou sensei series.

MeoTwister5 · 2010-05-12, 03:47

Has Cross Game been mentioned in this thread.

Raa · 2010-05-14, 19:33

I'm kinda at loss why Cross Game is suggested looking at the OP list.
Can someone explain me this? =)

Reading through what you like and dislike, you might like
Monster (it strange you haven't seen it yet, seeing your preferences), actually it would be better than DN if not slow pacing but as you like Black Lagoon, you most likely will be able to enjoy it.
Seirei no Moribito much much better than Sword of the stranger in all aspects.

Also I second Ghost in the Shell and Code Geass.

2010-05-10, 23:13	Link #1
jachyrah Junior Member Join Date: May 2009	Looking for suggestions I am very finicky when it comes to choosing anime. I don't worship the genre, but I do appreciate the medium of anime though, which adds flare and style to both art and drama. Here is a short list of some of the anime ive watched and enjoyed and another list of anime of only some of the anime Ive tried and disliked. I can't say theres any specific criteria or type of anime I tend to enjoy. True most of the anime ive liked happen to be action type, but I don't think thats the only thing that attracts me to the genre. Anime with more than a skin deep storyline and a sense of closure at the end is something I consider a foundation of any good series, but then again I liked sword of the stranger which was all art and style and not a very good story. Complexity is important. Something that won't insult my intelligence. Not quirky, interesting, sexually perverted(im not a teenager anymore), or completely rediculous. The theme can be very cliche, but so long as the characters portrayed in the anime have a depth to them. Rock from black lagoon for instance, or light from deathnote are some of the more fascinating characters in anime. Mostly, the world that is created in any anime has to sell itself and make it convincing to me to be interested in it. I'm interested in your comments and suggestions of anime you've enjoyed. Thanx Anime ive enjoyed Deathnote-probably hands down the best anime ive enjoyed Blood+ rurouni kenshin Black Lagoon Berserk Naruto-aside from fillers Naruto SHippuden-aside from fillers Full metal alchemist-sort of Last exile- enjoyed some parts of this, but the ending sucked Air TV-this was an exception to the cutsie romance anime that usually i tend to abhore, but this one was enjoyable. Ive enjoyed most of the Hayao Miyazaki films as Ive seen all of em. Sword of the stranger-the animation and music was wonderful-not the story This is a short list of only a few of the anime series ive watched but didn't like. Clannad darker than black mushishi bleach karas monster hellsing evangelion basilisk tubasa chronicles samurai chaploo moriboto devil may cry ah my goddess elven lied

2010-05-11, 00:14	Link #2
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	If you want some depth outside of action, you should try Cross Game, trust me and watch the first couple episodes. I'd also suggest *Crest of the Stars, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood* (follows the manga instead of a anime original ending like the first version- trust me, it starts off slow, but once you get to the Lust vs Mustang scene- heads and shoulders above the first version.). *Chrono Crusade, you'll probably either love it, or hate it. __________________ Cross Game* - A Story of Love, Life, Death - and Baseball. What more could you want?

2010-05-11, 10:20	Link #4
Chimuts Call me Anego!~ Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In a room as blue as the sky, as cool as the autumn wind and as quiet as the desert	If you are looking for depth, Code Geass is worth a try, if you have not watched it yet. __________________

2010-05-11, 02:50	Link #3
jachyrah Junior Member Join Date: May 2009	Ive been avoiding FMA brotherhood for sometime, maybe I'll give that and cross game a shot. Thanx for the suggestions.

2010-05-11, 10:21	Link #5
Autumn Demon ~ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Boston Age: 35	higashi no eden - similar to bourne identity code geass - mecha; often suggested to death note fans ghost in the shell - sci fi paramilitary kino no tabi - episodic fantasy with many themes

2010-05-11, 19:38	Link #7
seven\|x_x ( ﾟ∀ﾟ)ｱﾊﾊ八八ﾉヽﾉヽﾉヽﾉ＼ / ＼ Join Date: Apr 2010 Age: 36	code geass ga rei zero gankutsuou trigun trinity blood maybe the sayonara zetsubou sensei series.

2010-05-12, 03:47	Link #8
MeoTwister5 Komrades of Kitamura Kou Join Date: Jul 2004 Age: 39	Has Cross Game been mentioned in this thread.

2010-05-14, 19:33	Link #9
Raa Sceptic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nowhere	I'm kinda at loss why Cross Game is suggested looking at the OP list. Can someone explain me this? =) Reading through what you like and dislike, you might like Monster (it strange you haven't seen it yet, seeing your preferences), actually it would be better than DN if not slow pacing but as you like Black Lagoon, you most likely will be able to enjoy it. Seirei no Moribito much much better than Sword of the stranger in all aspects. Also I second Ghost in the Shell and Code Geass.