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Miloch · 2010-05-08, 22:35

I just started watching anime again after a goodly break. Around December of 2008 I stopped watching anime due to various reasons. I'm getting back into it. Was going to ask for the dreaded anime recommendations. Mainly I'm trying to catch up on what I missed in 2009 and early 2010. Thanks in advance.

yoropa · 2010-05-09, 00:26

I'd recommend Durarara!! personally.

Miloch · 2010-05-09, 09:08

Thank you, Yoropa. I'll check it out.

Scorch · 2010-05-09, 09:57

Any particular genres you want? I'd recommend Durarara and Bakemonogatari without knowing. Kara no Kyoukai finished (all 7 movies) - great if you like supernatural action.

MeoTwister5 · 2010-05-09, 10:30

If you don't mind 50 episodes, Cross Game started in April 2009 and ended in early 2010. Top contender for the best series of 09-10 to boot.

Miloch · 2010-05-09, 11:42

Thank you for the recommendations. I will say I'm not a big fan of sports animes, though that one looks somewhat interesting. I'll have to watch an episode or two of it. My two favorite animes so far were Full Metal Panic and Code Geass. I prefer sci-fi to fantasy, but watch both. If I'm going to watch mecha I prefer it be somewhat serious and without the yelling of attack names you see in some gundam series. DL'n Bakemonogatari and Durarara.
Oh and I love the Darker Than Black series. I'm watching the new releases as I type this.

Haladflire65 · 2010-05-09, 11:53

I'd say Gundam 00 is a 'somewhat serious' mecha, although the plot's a bit muddled by the second half of the second season. If you're familiar with the Gundam universe, you should watch Gundam Unicorn for sure, I enjoyed the first episode even though I wasn't

I'd recommend Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood for now. A superior remake of the original, following the manga story. Fantastic animation, voicework and plot.

Also, seconding Durarara! It's brilliant.

SeijiSensei · 2010-05-09, 12:12

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Originally Posted by Miloch

I prefer sci-fi to fantasy, but watch both. If I'm going to watch mecha I prefer it be somewhat serious

Try Dennou Coil, Noein, and Planetes, all excellent science-fiction shows. Oh! Edo Rocket is something of a sci-fi show though it's set in 1843-44.

Kotohono · 2010-05-09, 14:46

Try the ongoing Angel Beats, and I'd recommend Canaan if you want a good sci-fi action series.
Definitely try Bakemonogatari

StudioJC · 2010-05-10, 06:19

Michiko to Hatchin is nice even though it's underrated.

Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 if you like drama. I almost shed a tear. Almost...

Spice and Wolf I and II has the sterile feel of medieval economics but after the first few episodes, it comes out well if you don't mind pausing and rewinding to read and digest the explanations.

Eve no Jikan - Outstanding ova series. This is one of my all time favorites.

Hatsukoi Limited - Romance anime without the harem even though it has a sizable female cast.

K-On - Great if you want something after a stressful day. No real story here. Just moeblob.

Hellsing Ultimate - Nah. Maybe you should wait after it finishes after a few more years. Then again, maybe not.

Zoku Natsume Yujinchou - The first season was great and the second season is almost great. Still recommended.

Toradora - If you can get stomach Taiga, then this is one of the better animes last year.

B Gata H Kei - The girl's the wolf while the dude's the sheep. Add that together and it's comedy gold.

And the other stuff recommended by the other posters with special mention to Durarara

2010-05-08, 22:35	Link #1
Miloch Junior Member Join Date: May 2010	Back In the Saddle Again I just started watching anime again after a goodly break. Around December of 2008 I stopped watching anime due to various reasons. I'm getting back into it. Was going to ask for the dreaded anime recommendations. Mainly I'm trying to catch up on what I missed in 2009 and early 2010. Thanks in advance.

2010-05-09, 11:53	Link #7
Haladflire65 Senior Member Artist Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Normandy SR-2 Age: 29	I'd say Gundam 00 is a 'somewhat serious' mecha, although the plot's a bit muddled by the second half of the second season. If you're familiar with the Gundam universe, you should watch Gundam Unicorn for sure, I enjoyed the first episode even though I wasn't I'd recommend Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood for now. A superior remake of the original, following the manga story. Fantastic animation, voicework and plot. Also, seconding Durarara! It's brilliant. __________________

2010-05-09, 00:26	Link #2
yoropa Director Join Date: Feb 2010	I'd recommend Durarara!! personally.

2010-05-09, 09:08	Link #3
Miloch Junior Member Join Date: May 2010	Thank you, Yoropa. I'll check it out.

2010-05-09, 09:57	Link #4
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 39	Any particular genres you want? I'd recommend Durarara and Bakemonogatari without knowing. Kara no Kyoukai finished (all 7 movies) - great if you like supernatural action.

2010-05-09, 10:30	Link #5
MeoTwister5 Komrades of Kitamura Kou Join Date: Jul 2004 Age: 39	If you don't mind 50 episodes, Cross Game started in April 2009 and ended in early 2010. Top contender for the best series of 09-10 to boot.

2010-05-09, 11:42	Link #6
Miloch Junior Member Join Date: May 2010	Thank you for the recommendations. I will say I'm not a big fan of sports animes, though that one looks somewhat interesting. I'll have to watch an episode or two of it. My two favorite animes so far were Full Metal Panic and Code Geass. I prefer sci-fi to fantasy, but watch both. If I'm going to watch mecha I prefer it be somewhat serious and without the yelling of attack names you see in some gundam series. DL'n Bakemonogatari and Durarara. Oh and I love the Darker Than Black series. I'm watching the new releases as I type this.

2010-05-10, 06:19	Link #10
StudioJC Loser-Bum Join Date: May 2010 Location: a little room	Michiko to Hatchin is nice even though it's underrated. Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 if you like drama. I almost shed a tear. Almost... Spice and Wolf I and II has the sterile feel of medieval economics but after the first few episodes, it comes out well if you don't mind pausing and rewinding to read and digest the explanations. Eve no Jikan - Outstanding ova series. This is one of my all time favorites. Hatsukoi Limited - Romance anime without the harem even though it has a sizable female cast. K-On - Great if you want something after a stressful day. No real story here. Just moeblob. Hellsing Ultimate - Nah. Maybe you should wait after it finishes after a few more years. Then again, maybe not. Zoku Natsume Yujinchou - The first season was great and the second season is almost great. Still recommended. Toradora - If you can get stomach Taiga, then this is one of the better animes last year. B Gata H Kei - The girl's the wolf while the dude's the sheep. Add that together and it's comedy gold. And the other stuff recommended by the other posters with special mention to Durarara