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Harimo Haria · 2008-09-06, 19:42

I just watched Myself ; Yourself episode 11

Spoiler for Spoiler:

Have any other good anime's where there is an emphasis on strong friendship?

Echoes · 2008-09-06, 20:02

Gungrave. Great emphasis on loyalty, trust and friendship.

Aria series. I could talk for hours about how great this is. There's very little drama, though, so be warned if that's what you're looking for.

You've perhaps already seen Higurashi, which focuses a lot on friendship, especially in the latter part of the series.

KholdStare · 2008-09-06, 20:59

Oh man. One of my favorite anime (and IMO one of the best I've ever watched) is Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight!, and it might be exactly what you're looking for. It, along with Ichigo Mashimaro, are two very enjoyable series without using romance.

I second Higurashi no Naku Koro ni and maybe recommend Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha.

Autumn Demon · 2008-09-06, 21:03

gakuen alice

qtipbrit · 2008-09-06, 22:54

Aria is heavily seconded, and while it's not as large of a focus for the majority of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, I still recommend it for also being great in other areas.

Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight is another I'll second; its main focus is on a small group of friends who bring change to a school, overcoming obstacles and criticism.

I'll add in Maria-sama ga Miteru, another slow-paced, character-driven series that focuses almost exclusively on the various relationships between its characters, mostly close friends and onee-sama types.

I'll think of more later...

C.A. · 2008-09-07, 06:13

Friendship is strong in Nanoha, Higurashi and Soul Eater. One Piece brings friendship to companionship and is the strongest theme of the show.

Ash Falls Town · 2008-09-07, 06:35

Yu-Gi-Oh first series is very focused on friendship.
Yu-Gi-Oh DM is possibly more so and is famous for Tea/Anzu's friendship speeches.

The manga-ka said about his original work that it's main theme was meant to be friendship.

Deus ex Digital Boy · 2008-09-07, 06:43

Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight deserves another mention because it's that great, and I wan to bring up Ouran High School Host Club which I think does the best group-bonding I've seen in anime.

ReizoSan · 2008-09-08, 10:46

Yotsunoha (Regroup of years not seeing each other and has a nice love confession) Shames its an OVA of 2 Episodes

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2008-09-06, 19:42	Link #1
Harimo Haria Member Join Date: Aug 2008	Friendship I just watched Myself ; Yourself episode 11 Spoiler for Spoiler: And I was truly touched by the Sana/Shuu scene. Have any other good anime's where there is an emphasis on strong friendship?

2008-09-06, 20:02	Link #2
Echoes Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: In line to confess his sins. Age: 36	Gungrave. Great emphasis on loyalty, trust and friendship. Aria series. I could talk for hours about how great this is. There's very little drama, though, so be warned if that's what you're looking for. You've perhaps already seen Higurashi, which focuses a lot on friendship, especially in the latter part of the series. __________________ MyAnimeList Reviews and stuff

2008-09-06, 20:59	Link #3
KholdStare ISML Technical Staff Graphic Designer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 35	Oh man. One of my favorite anime (and IMO one of the best I've ever watched) is Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight!, and it might be exactly what you're looking for. It, along with Ichigo Mashimaro, are two very enjoyable series without using romance. I second Higurashi no Naku Koro ni and maybe recommend Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha. __________________ Kholdy's MAL, ISML Chat, Saimoe Blog, Saimoe Wiki

2008-09-07, 06:13	Link #6
C.A. Absolute Haruhist! Artist Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 36	Friendship is strong in Nanoha, Higurashi and Soul Eater. One Piece brings friendship to companionship and is the strongest theme of the show. __________________ No longer a NEET so I'll not be online as often. Ignore gender and kick sexuality to the curb! I'm a big mecha fan, who keeps playing the SRW series. When I say 'My god...', god refers to Haruhi-sama. My art album updated 11th May 2013, Science. Deviant Art: http://ca0001.deviantart.com/

2008-09-06, 21:03	Link #4
Autumn Demon ~ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Boston Age: 35	gakuen alice

2008-09-06, 22:54	Link #5
qtipbrit Buddhajew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego	Aria is heavily seconded, and while it's not as large of a focus for the majority of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, I still recommend it for also being great in other areas. Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight is another I'll second; its main focus is on a small group of friends who bring change to a school, overcoming obstacles and criticism. I'll add in Maria-sama ga Miteru, another slow-paced, character-driven series that focuses almost exclusively on the various relationships between its characters, mostly close friends and onee-sama types. I'll think of more later...

2008-09-07, 06:35	Link #7
Ash Falls Town Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Adelaide Age: 36	Yu-Gi-Oh first series is very focused on friendship. Yu-Gi-Oh DM is possibly more so and is famous for Tea/Anzu's friendship speeches. The manga-ka said about his original work that it's main theme was meant to be friendship.

2008-09-07, 06:43	Link #8
Deus ex Digital Boy 21st Century Digital Boy Join Date: Nov 2007	Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight deserves another mention because it's that great, and I wan to bring up Ouran High School Host Club which I think does the best group-bonding I've seen in anime.

2008-09-08, 10:46	Link #9
ReizoSan Make Your Move Join Date: Dec 2007 Age: 33	Yotsunoha (Regroup of years not seeing each other and has a nice love confession) Shames its an OVA of 2 Episodes .