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kamehameha · 2011-07-03, 15:25

Looking for an anime or several anime that lay in this area. Some key things i'm looking for are maturity and drama rather than a comedy.

An example of an anime with forbidden love that i watched just recently was Genji Monogatari Sennenki...

Spoiler:

Another anime that i enjoyed was Koi Kaze..

The setting can be anywhere.. but i really want something with an excellent plot. I found the plot in Genji to be very good!..

Forbidden does not mean forbidden because it is incestuous, but forbidden because of a cursed fate, or unforeseen circumstances where the characters go through many parables to either succeed or fail.

Samurai X fits the bill as well...

Cynor · 2011-07-04, 00:16

I really think you should check out Da Capo. It's an older series, and long, and the naming of the seasons is a bit wonky in a sense... But it fits like everything you're looking for. There is incest (from what I remember true, not just live together/think of that way) romance, and they go through all sorts of trials and stuff.

I don't know if I'd say it has a super deep plot, it's basically a supernatural school life thing. But from what I remember it doesn't slouch and I don't remember it going childish.

If you do watch Da Capo the correct order is:

Da Capo
Da Capo Second Season

There is also a sequel, Da Capo II, with similar themes in it. The order for Da Capo II is the same as above.

If you like Da Capo there are several other series that are similar to it including Shuffle! and Gift Eternal Rainbow.

A couple other series that could fit well also would be Kanon (2006 version), Elfen Lied, and Kimi Ga Nozomu Eien (aka Rumbling Hearts). All fall more into the "unforeseen circumstances" type things, but I believe all could also work. Kimi Ga probably the most imo. There is an element in there that causes people to either love it or hate it (with little to no middle ground) and that element could be seen as the "forbidden love" thing you're looking for.

kamehameha · 2011-07-04, 01:08

Hey iv'e watched Elfen Lied, Kimi ga Nozomu Eien.

I will check out Kanon and Da Capo...

how ever i am still looking for more suggestions that fit the bill between Genji and Samurai X. I mean the music, the drama, the eloquence, and the plot when combined just give you that spine tingling feeling...Something that captivates you and makes you want to be sympathetic or make you cry

Cynor · 2011-07-04, 02:21

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Originally Posted by kamehameha

I mean the music, the drama, the eloquence, and the plot when combined just give you that spine tingling feeling...Something that captivates you and makes you want to be sympathetic or make you cry

I've never seen the series you've listed so I can't compare the look and feel, but I think both Kanon and Da Capo can do that. The opening to Da Capo Second Season is really like a super "WTF" moment and you just want/have to keep watching to figure out what is going on.

However, when you think about it, any good drama series should be able to pull off that kind of atmosphere though imo.

I'm not sure how well it fits into your forbidden love (though towards the middle/end there are the unforeseen circumstances that hurt the romance) but if you want to talk about the atmosphere and crying then look at Clannad. A lot of people who claim to not cry at anime cry at Clannad, though you have to watch the second season (After Story) to get to that point.

kamehameha · 2011-07-04, 16:27

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Originally Posted by Cynor

I've never seen the series you've listed so I can't compare the look and feel, but I think both Kanon and Da Capo can do that. The opening to Da Capo Second Season is really like a super "WTF" moment and you just want/have to keep watching to figure out what is going on.

However, when you think about it, any good drama series should be able to pull off that kind of atmosphere though imo.

I'm not sure how well it fits into your forbidden love (though towards the middle/end there are the unforeseen circumstances that hurt the romance) but if you want to talk about the atmosphere and crying then look at Clannad. A lot of people who claim to not cry at anime cry at Clannad, though you have to watch the second season (After Story) to get to that point.

Yeah, I get what you're saying..it doesn't have to be forbidden love or unrequited love, but those are the two themes which appear most often to create sympathy in the viewers eyes. I think the approach requires great music, execution, and obviously a great plot. Clannad and Kanon give off a semi "kawaii" feeling to me and preferably i'd like something with a serious undertone..but i will watch them for sure

Sackett · 2011-07-05, 19:39

Maybe Katanagatari?

Or Shiki?

tatoearashiga · 2011-07-05, 23:43

Manga ===>
Suzuka (anime ended earlier than manga)
Kimi no Iru Machi (ongoing)
GE (ongoing)
Onani Master Kurosawa
Rave Master/ Groove Rave Adventure (some parts are forbidden love, anime ended earlier than manga) ,

kamehameha · 2011-07-08, 22:32

I just finished Shiki, great suggestion.. however the romance part was a bit lacking..i'd like to see an unrequited love that develops.. such as in itazura na kiss but something x10 mature..

GuiBleh · 2011-07-08, 22:45

Ano Hana it's a great new choice.

erneiz_hyde · 2011-07-08, 23:07

These are rather light-hearted, but perhaps you'd like to try Onegai Twins and Onegai Teacher.

Ai Yori Aoshi rather fits the forbidden love part since the two protagonists hide that they're married because of social standings (I think, I forgot why exactly). It isn't exactly dramatic though.

Da Capo gets really boring past the first season imo. and I haven't watched DC 2 yet to comment about it.

Speaking of unrequited love, why didn't anybody mention Honey & Clover?

blitz1/2 · 2011-07-09, 00:49

yosuga no sora?

Niji · 2011-07-09, 02:04

Basilisk - Romeo and Julia kinda story set in Ninja-world, very captivating, very well done

Maybe Saiunkoku Monogatari works too, several unrequited loves. It is somewhat light-hearted with some comedic aspects besides the drama, but has a lot of depth, good plot, good production values.

~~User68604~~ · 2011-07-09, 05:25

clannad has its serious moments sporadically, but gets the "most" serious in after story. highly recommend watching this

and yosuga no sora

and kodomo no jikan (id say read the manga)

actually now that i think of it, there are quite a few manga's that fit what ur looking for..

2011-07-03, 15:25	Link #1
kamehameha Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003	Unrequited love/ Forbidden Love Looking for an anime or several anime that lay in this area. Some key things i'm looking for are maturity and drama rather than a comedy. An example of an anime with forbidden love that i watched just recently was Genji Monogatari Sennenki... Spoiler: where a young boy falls in love with his "soon to be mom" Another anime that i enjoyed was Koi Kaze.. The setting can be anywhere.. but i really want something with an excellent plot. I found the plot in Genji to be very good!.. Forbidden does not mean forbidden because it is incestuous, but forbidden because of a cursed fate, or unforeseen circumstances where the characters go through many parables to either succeed or fail. Samurai X fits the bill as well... __________________ http://www.sessionone.us Last edited by kamehameha; 2011-07-04 at 01:04.

2011-07-04, 00:16	Link #2
Cynor SS Bombardment Mage Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Midchilda Age: 38	I really think you should check out Da Capo. It's an older series, and long, and the naming of the seasons is a bit wonky in a sense... But it fits like everything you're looking for. There is incest (from what I remember true, not just live together/think of that way) romance, and they go through all sorts of trials and stuff. I don't know if I'd say it has a super deep plot, it's basically a supernatural school life thing. But from what I remember it doesn't slouch and I don't remember it going childish. If you do watch Da Capo the correct order is: Da Capo Da Capo Second Season There is also a sequel, Da Capo II, with similar themes in it. The order for Da Capo II is the same as above. If you like Da Capo there are several other series that are similar to it including Shuffle! and Gift Eternal Rainbow. A couple other series that could fit well also would be Kanon (2006 version), Elfen Lied, and Kimi Ga Nozomu Eien (aka Rumbling Hearts). All fall more into the "unforeseen circumstances" type things, but I believe all could also work. Kimi Ga probably the most imo. There is an element in there that causes people to either love it or hate it (with little to no middle ground) and that element could be seen as the "forbidden love" thing you're looking for. __________________ We will always exist before our Mistress of the Night Sky, Hayate

2011-07-04, 01:08	Link #3
kamehameha Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003	Hey iv'e watched Elfen Lied, Kimi ga Nozomu Eien. I will check out Kanon and Da Capo... how ever i am still looking for more suggestions that fit the bill between Genji and Samurai X. I mean the music, the drama, the eloquence, and the plot when combined just give you that spine tingling feeling...Something that captivates you and makes you want to be sympathetic or make you cry __________________ http://www.sessionone.us

2011-07-05, 19:39	Link #6
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	Maybe Katanagatari? Or Shiki? __________________ Cross Game - A Story of Love, Life, Death - and Baseball. What more could you want?

2011-07-08, 22:32	Link #8
kamehameha Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003	I just finished Shiki, great suggestion.. however the romance part was a bit lacking..i'd like to see an unrequited love that develops.. such as in itazura na kiss but something x10 mature.. __________________ http://www.sessionone.us

2011-07-05, 23:43	Link #7
tatoearashiga Member Join Date: Jan 2011	Manga ===> Suzuka (anime ended earlier than manga) Kimi no Iru Machi (ongoing) GE (ongoing) Onani Master Kurosawa Rave Master/ Groove Rave Adventure (some parts are forbidden love, anime ended earlier than manga) ,

2011-07-08, 22:45	Link #9
GuiBleh Member Join Date: Dec 2009	Ano Hana it's a great new choice.

2011-07-08, 23:07	Link #10
erneiz_hyde 18782+18782=37564 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: InterWebs	These are rather light-hearted, but perhaps you'd like to try Onegai Twins and Onegai Teacher. Ai Yori Aoshi rather fits the forbidden love part since the two protagonists hide that they're married because of social standings (I think, I forgot why exactly). It isn't exactly dramatic though. Da Capo gets really boring past the first season imo. and I haven't watched DC 2 yet to comment about it. Speaking of unrequited love, why didn't anybody mention Honey & Clover? __________________

2011-07-09, 00:49	Link #11
blitz1/2 Tenshi's Defense Squadron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fighting against those who oppress the system	yosuga no sora? __________________ hai, hai. Onii-chan has his work cut out for him.

2011-07-09, 02:04	Link #12
Niji Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006	Basilisk - Romeo and Julia kinda story set in Ninja-world, very captivating, very well done Maybe Saiunkoku Monogatari works too, several unrequited loves. It is somewhat light-hearted with some comedic aspects besides the drama, but has a lot of depth, good plot, good production values. Last edited by Niji; 2011-07-09 at 02:22.

2011-07-09, 05:25	Link #13
~~User68604~~ Disabled By Request Join Date: Oct 2007	clannad has its serious moments sporadically, but gets the "most" serious in after story. highly recommend watching this and yosuga no sora and kodomo no jikan (id say read the manga) actually now that i think of it, there are quite a few manga's that fit what ur looking for..