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Raiga · 2009-07-07, 17:06

Uh, hope there's not another thread like this somewhere out there already, but...

So I was reading the Iliad and I thought to myself, "This sort of reminds me of Sengoku Basara (the anime, not the game, haven't played the game)." Now, obviously the Iliad came first, but anyway there were certain similarities that made me think, "This'd make a pretty cool anime."

For example, both shows are set in wartime and have these hero-type characters who seem to be able to take down entire armies by themselves, who call each other out for duels and whatnot, and there's the whole strong sense of heroic honor, how even if they're technically on opposing armies, the characters can have respect for one another, so on and so forth. So I'm thinking, you take the Iliad, throw in some crazy over-the-top special effects and animation, lots of bellowing war cries and GAR and manly tears, and you got yourself a pretty awesome anime.

So basically, outside of the usual sources for anime adaptations, what do you think would make a good anime?

Kudryavka · 2009-07-07, 17:14

A Nintendo video game.
Does that count as out of the ordinary? Since so few of them ever come to light?

Marion · 2009-07-07, 17:19

I think Sophocles's Oedipus trilogy would be awesome to see animated. It has a good story, a plausible amount of twists that doesn't make it unbearable (see: every movie M. Night Shyamalan made after Signs), and realistic characters.

KimmyChan · 2009-07-08, 09:03

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Originally Posted by Komari

A Nintendo video game.
Does that count as out of the ordinary? Since so few of them ever come to light?

A very good point indeed, for I too would love to see a Nintendo videogame made as an anime

The Chaos · 2009-07-08, 13:34

Like Mario

Kudryavka · 2009-07-08, 15:30

Nah, Mario had his turn. On both sides of the Pacific.

It's just that there are so few Nintendo anime, and most of those few phail (like the Fire Emblem anime/OVA thing. It wishes it was Advent Chidren, but nope). I say they make one from one of their more emotional games.

Bonta Kun · 2009-07-08, 18:09

given the title names everything you would expect animes to be made from only thing I can think of that could make for good anime is musicals!

Now I'm big fan of a good musical and I think it would be pretty interesting to see a anime of a musical, be it original or not

anonymouse · 2009-07-09, 07:33

Since slice of life animes seem pretty popular I think the show Seinfeld would make an awesome anime.

***CrowKenobi*** · 2009-07-09, 09:19

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Originally Posted by anonymouse

Since slice of life animes seem pretty popular I think the show Seinfeld would make an awesome anime.

Wasn't something like that made already?

aorta · 2009-07-09, 09:40

Theme park rides
Televison mascots
Cereal Box characters
Paintings
Live action TV shows and movies

anonymouse · 2009-07-09, 10:17

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Originally Posted by CrowKenobi

Wasn't something like that made already?

Close but Seinfeld was actually funny and entertaining.

Raiga · 2009-07-09, 10:46

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Originally Posted by CrowKenobi

Wasn't something like that made already?

I usually hear Azumanga Daioh described as "the Seinfeld of anime," actually...

Gordy Lechance · 2009-07-09, 10:58

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Originally Posted by CrowKenobi

Wasn't something like that made already?

The cast of Lucky Star were sweet and good natured girls who actually liked each other, not hateful selfish cynical animals that derived pleasure from the suffering of other people.

Unlike Seinfeld, which makes you hate your fellow human beings by wallowing exclusively in the negative side of humanity, watching Lucky Star is actually an emotionally healthy and fun experience that leaves you with a genuinely happy grin, rather than the twisted hateful snarl better fitting on the ugly face of a pathologically-sarcastic failed comedian like the present Seinfeld in real life.

The same applies to Azumanga Daioh; with the exception of the psycho bitches Tomo and Yukari, these girls are actually decent human beings you can laugh with, not at.

wjr · 2009-07-11, 14:11

I think Mana Khemia Will make an amazing anime.

oompa loompa · 2009-07-21, 10:47

I would mutilate some extremely adorable things to see Phillip Pullmans "His Dark Materials" trilogy made into an anime. The movie failed, miserably - Though it would be possible to make a good movie adaptation.. just very difficult. Also, (maybe just me), a vivid and colorful animated adaptation of the books might suit it better than a live-action one. Meh.. but thats never going to happen since the movie sucked so bad

.. shame, it really was a great set of books..

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Raiga tl;dr Join Date: Jan 2009 Age: 32	Other than manga/games/LNs/etc, what'd make a good anime? Uh, hope there's not another thread like this somewhere out there already, but... So I was reading the Iliad and I thought to myself, "This sort of reminds me of Sengoku Basara (the anime, not the game, haven't played the game)." Now, obviously the Iliad came first, but anyway there were certain similarities that made me think, "This'd make a pretty cool anime." For example, both shows are set in wartime and have these hero-type characters who seem to be able to take down entire armies by themselves, who call each other out for duels and whatnot, and there's the whole strong sense of heroic honor, how even if they're technically on opposing armies, the characters can have respect for one another, so on and so forth. So I'm thinking, you take the Iliad, throw in some crazy over-the-top special effects and animation, lots of bellowing war cries and GAR and manly tears, and you got yourself a pretty awesome anime. So basically, outside of the usual sources for anime adaptations, what do you think would make a good anime? __________________

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The Chaos ǾΝΈ ΡЇΈÇΈ is the Best !! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: away from you Age: 35	Like Mario __________________

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Bonta Kun Know who you are Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Resides within the depths of Ned infested Glasgow	given the title names everything you would expect animes to be made from only thing I can think of that could make for good anime is musicals! Now I'm big fan of a good musical and I think it would be pretty interesting to see a anime of a musical, be it original or not __________________

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aorta Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 42	Theme park rides Televison mascots Cereal Box characters Paintings Live action TV shows and movies __________________ Yes! Change the World!

2009-07-07, 17:14	Link #2
Kudryavka Senior Member Join Date: May 2009	A Nintendo video game. Does that count as out of the ordinary? Since so few of them ever come to light?

2009-07-07, 17:19	Link #3
Marion The Great Dine Join Date: Feb 2009	I think Sophocles's Oedipus trilogy would be awesome to see animated. It has a good story, a plausible amount of twists that doesn't make it unbearable (see: every movie M. Night Shyamalan made after Signs), and realistic characters.

2009-07-08, 15:30	Link #6
Kudryavka Senior Member Join Date: May 2009	Nah, Mario had his turn. On both sides of the Pacific. It's just that there are so few Nintendo anime, and most of those few phail (like the Fire Emblem anime/OVA thing. It wishes it was Advent Chidren, but nope). I say they make one from one of their more emotional games.

2009-07-09, 07:33	Link #8
anonymouse Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SF Bay Area	Since slice of life animes seem pretty popular I think the show Seinfeld would make an awesome anime.

2009-07-11, 14:11	Link #14
wjr JiRo Graphic Designer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Unlimited Blade Works Marble Space Age: 31	I think Mana Khemia Will make an amazing anime.

2009-07-21, 10:47	Link #15
oompa loompa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 28° 37', North ; 77° 13', East Age: 33	I would mutilate some extremely adorable things to see Phillip Pullmans "His Dark Materials" trilogy made into an anime. The movie failed, miserably - Though it would be possible to make a good movie adaptation.. just very difficult. Also, (maybe just me), a vivid and colorful animated adaptation of the books might suit it better than a live-action one. Meh.. but thats never going to happen since the movie sucked so bad .. shame, it really was a great set of books..