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Kijuto · 2009-03-24, 10:15

My favorite show of all time, and of the first shows that really got me into anime was Shakugan. For some reason I loved Kugumiya as a voice actor, and don't quite know why nobody else does. After I finished that, I looked into other similar shows and found Zero no Tsukaima of course. Now, recently I have watched through Toradora and currently Index.

They all seem to just get that original feeling from each other, be it the voice acting or animation being similar. Are there any shows that you would recommend be it because of her voice acting (+ any other meritable one) or a similar plot line that these followed? Was looking into Hayate.

Edit: Watched FMA in Japanese and English and unfortunately liked the English more for some reason. Is the new season just a remake or new material though?

DJLowrider · 2009-03-24, 10:51

Arguably Kugimiya Rie is most famous for being the voice of Alphonse Elric in Fullmetal Alchemist. It's really nothing like any of the other series you mentioned but is still quite fantastic. If you haven't watched it yet I would make it a priority. Fortunately, we have a whole new series of FMA starting next month, and she is reprising her role in it.

C.A. · 2009-03-24, 11:43

I don't really have anything to recommend you, but Kugimiya has lots of fans lol, I mean really alot, plus they're sometimes quite rabid

Echoes · 2009-03-24, 12:19

Yeah, I really don't know where you've gotten the idea that you are the lone champion of Kugimiya Rie out there, I've found her to have a huge following.

I suppose you could look into Rental Magica. It's a fantasy-action series, with Kugimiya in the main cast, though not in the lead.

You mentioned you were looking into Hayate no Gotoku, which is really hit or miss, you either get it, or you don't for the most part. With 52 episodes, an OVA and an upcoming second season you'd have your Rie-fix for a long time if you did end up liking it, though.

DJLowrider · 2009-03-24, 12:36

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Originally Posted by Kijuto

Edit: Watched FMA in Japanese and English and unfortunately liked the English more for some reason. Is the new season just a remake or new material though?

The new series is supposed to follow the manga storyline far more closely, whereas the previous series was only loosely based on it.

holyalexander · 2009-03-24, 14:28

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Originally Posted by DJLowrider

The new series is supposed to follow the manga storyline far more closely, whereas the previous series was only loosely based on it.

that's good to hear...

Nochgo · 2009-03-24, 19:23

Yea, there are alot of kugimiya fans out there... even some extreme ones.
Yea, you should look into Hayate; I liked it as I watched it, but never really felt the urge to watch it, if you know what I mean.
You can also try Mnemosyne, but that might be too much, as it has alot of blood, gore, violence, nudity, etc etc.
You might like Rosario+Vampire, though I didn't like it.

You should just check her wikipedia page because there are quite a few. It lists almost all major and minor rolls she had.

Kijuto · 2009-03-25, 18:13

Thanks for those, probably starting Hayate now. Lets hope I can make it last unlike Index, which I burned through in 2 days...

Van-kun · 2010-01-25, 23:47

eh.. this stuff matters alot do they?..

Sackett · 2010-01-26, 00:18

Well, check the list of roles for more Kugumiya that was linked up thread.

For more anime with a similar feel... well I think you got the closest variations. If you step out one ring further to shows that have similarities but have some important differences you can try:

Full Metal Panic
Ranma 1/2
Inuyasha
Chrono Crusade
To Aru Majutsu no Index
Chrome Shelled Regios (I think you'd really enjoy Felli Loss).

Kafriel · 2010-01-27, 04:25

First role of hers I noticed was Kagura from Gintama, it's mainly comedy but has quite a number of serious action arcs.

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Is the new season just a remake or new material though?

It branches off to an entirely different storyline after a certain point, it's worth checking out.

2009-03-24, 10:15	Link #1
Kijuto Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009	Shows similar to (SnS, ZnS, Tora)... My favorite show of all time, and of the first shows that really got me into anime was Shakugan. For some reason I loved Kugumiya as a voice actor, and don't quite know why nobody else does. After I finished that, I looked into other similar shows and found Zero no Tsukaima of course. Now, recently I have watched through Toradora and currently Index. They all seem to just get that original feeling from each other, be it the voice acting or animation being similar. Are there any shows that you would recommend be it because of her voice acting (+ any other meritable one) or a similar plot line that these followed? Was looking into Hayate. Edit: Watched FMA in Japanese and English and unfortunately liked the English more for some reason. Is the new season just a remake or new material though? Last edited by Kijuto; 2009-03-24 at 11:06.

2009-03-24, 10:51	Link #2
DJLowrider Ahou ga Join Date: Feb 2009 Age: 47	Arguably Kugimiya Rie is most famous for being the voice of Alphonse Elric in Fullmetal Alchemist. It's really nothing like any of the other series you mentioned but is still quite fantastic. If you haven't watched it yet I would make it a priority. Fortunately, we have a whole new series of FMA starting next month, and she is reprising her role in it. __________________ Click to visit my Fanfiction.net profile with all my stories.

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2009-03-24, 12:19	Link #4
Echoes Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: In line to confess his sins. Age: 36	Yeah, I really don't know where you've gotten the idea that you are the lone champion of Kugimiya Rie out there, I've found her to have a huge following. I suppose you could look into Rental Magica. It's a fantasy-action series, with Kugimiya in the main cast, though not in the lead. You mentioned you were looking into Hayate no Gotoku, which is really hit or miss, you either get it, or you don't for the most part. With 52 episodes, an OVA and an upcoming second season you'd have your Rie-fix for a long time if you did end up liking it, though. __________________ MyAnimeList Reviews and stuff

2009-03-24, 19:23	Link #7
Nochgo iceman Scanlator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CO, USA	Yea, there are alot of kugimiya fans out there... even some extreme ones. Yea, you should look into Hayate; I liked it as I watched it, but never really felt the urge to watch it, if you know what I mean. You can also try Mnemosyne, but that might be too much, as it has alot of blood, gore, violence, nudity, etc etc. You might like Rosario+Vampire, though I didn't like it. You should just check her wikipedia page because there are quite a few. It lists almost all major and minor rolls she had. __________________ Korean-Manhwa My Anime List

2009-03-25, 18:13	Link #8
Kijuto Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009	Thanks for those, probably starting Hayate now. Lets hope I can make it last unlike Index, which I burned through in 2 days...

2010-01-25, 23:47	Link #9
Van-kun Wounded Warrior Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Depths of the Forest..	eh.. this stuff matters alot do they?..

2010-01-26, 00:18	Link #10
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	Well, check the list of roles for more Kugumiya that was linked up thread. For more anime with a similar feel... well I think you got the closest variations. If you step out one ring further to shows that have similarities but have some important differences you can try: Full Metal Panic Ranma 1/2 Inuyasha Chrono Crusade To Aru Majutsu no Index Chrome Shelled Regios (I think you'd really enjoy Felli Loss). __________________ Cross Game - A Story of Love, Life, Death - and Baseball. What more could you want?