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bruno321 · 2007-07-23, 21:17

Hi. Here I am, looking for some special romantic stuff. Or not.

It depends on if you consider Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu romantic or not. The thing is: I do. A lot. And from the beginning. I believe it's the main appeal (for me, of course) of the series.

The thing is, I'm looking for this kind of thing. Weird "love", love that escapes the "I want to declare my love with this love chocolate on St. Valentine! *pictures herself getting married with her*". And stupid guy doesn't care. Or the other way around. Or whatever.

Special love. Which is more of a transcendental relationship, meaningful, where the love is unspoken and just felt.

Yeah, I know SHnY is unique. I do. But there are other weird and very meaningful relationships out there. Think FLCL.

Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo just came to mind.

Anyway, I know it's a shot in the dark. But who knows.

So anime, licensed or unlicensed. Or whatever, if you come up with some movie/book, do say.

I just love so much unspoken, mutual understanding and deep appreciation and recognition of the other. On relaxed relationships.

Thanks for reading me

jedinat · 2007-07-23, 21:32

Maria-sama ga Miteru/Haru/3rd - it's shoujo-ai though ^^;

DanielSong39 · 2007-07-23, 21:57

To Heart
Lamune

Among dating sims you really can't do any better. The romance in To Heart is really understated, and it's never stated as to whether the lead male and female are a couple. As for Lamune - Kenji proves to be a real sweetheart; when Nanami asked for a kiss (and possibly more) as a way to confirm their relationship, he instead took her into his arms and held her tight...

I also liked the romance in Gift ~ Eternal Rainbow; even when a rift develops between them, no apologies or explanations are ever needed between the two, as the passage of time heals all wounds...

The romance in Canvas 2 ~ Niji Iro no sketch could also fall in this category, depending on which girl you're rooting for.

andromeda0201 · 2007-07-23, 22:58

I second Lamune
Also the relationship of Jinto and Lafiel in the crest of the stars, banner of the stars series, you can tell they care deeply for each other, even though they don't say it

KholdStare · 2007-07-23, 23:49

How about Kanon 2? There isn't a lot of words there definitely, mostly memories and scenes.

The Place Promised in Our Early Days and Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo fits your description almost perfectly. Actually there are lots of talking (mostly monologues) but nothing really about the relationship itself. They're both movies. Spirited Away might count too if you're really into it.

Cardcaptor Sakura has cute, innocent relationships that are mostly about understanding and symbolisms. In fact, the main plot of the third season is character development.

REC is a really interesting anime that uses the motif of success and failure to drive romance and life. It's short and very well-paced.

Those are the anime I can think of that doesn't start off being romance but somehow, through character development, the main characters grow fond of each other and understands their feelings with lots less shouting than other anime.

bruno321 · 2007-07-24, 06:13

Watched: Lamune, Toki wo, Kanon, Rec, Spirited Away, Marimite, The Place Promised in our Early Days.

So I guess I'll give To Heart a try, which I have somewhere around here... I'll check the other ones when I come back, I must be going now.

Thanks a lot

G. Zeus · 2007-07-24, 06:17

Quote:

Special love. Which is more of a transcendental relationship, meaningful, where the love is unspoken and just felt.

"Saying I love you
Is not the words I want to hear from you
It's not that I want you
Not to say, but if you only knew
How easy it would be to show me how you feel
More than words is all you have to do to make it real
Then you wouldn't have to say that you love me
Cos I'd already know"
-More Than Words by Extreme

Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal
Kenshin was a man of a few words and Tomoe wasn't your typical talkative female either. Perhaps one of the reasons for the OAV's enduring appeal is that their relationship is shown not only through what they say but more importantly what they do for each other.

Voices of a Distant Star
A boy and a girl are separated by fate and their budding relationship is put to the test.

theDarkHorse · 2007-07-24, 06:22

Seeing as Voices of a Distant Star, and The Place Promised in our Early Days have both been recommended already, I thought "stuff it, put in 5 Centimeters per Second as well". Makoto Shinkai seems to do a lot of this stuff. =D

My other recommendation might sound way out left field; but Porco Rosso also has those special, deep relationships as well.

KholdStare · 2007-07-24, 06:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruno321

Watched: Lamune, Toki wo, Kanon, Rec, Spirited Away, Marimite, The Place Promised in our Early Days.

So I guess I'll give To Heart a try, which I have somewhere around here... I'll check the other ones when I come back, I must be going now.

Thanks a lot

Well I'm glad to see that my suggestions are right on track with your request then. That makes me surprisingly happy actually.

bruno321 · 2007-07-24, 18:44

Okay, I just came back (long day, eh) so let me elaborate a little more:

Card Captor Sakura just doesn't appeal to me at all

I know its sort of a classic, but it just doesn't appeal to me. (So yeah, every other show you mentioned, KholdStare, I had seen and liked; and the one I haven't seen doesn't appeal to me

But yeah, you were on the right track!)

Seen Hoshi no Koe (it was a'right) and Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko (BEAUTIFUL. One of the best 5 minutes I have seen in my life. Forgot to mention it on the first post.) I'm waiting for 5 centimeters per second to be completed in order to watch it.

Nice lyrics there, G.Zeus

So, Kenshin OVAs. Now I have another reason to get them. I will, then

Porco Rosso! BEAUTIFUL movie. Really really good movie and you are perfectly right on mentioning it. Fio's relationship with Porco Rosso perfectly fits what I've (tried to) describe. I shouldn't have used the word "romance" at all on the first post.

Thank you everyone

And don't be afraid to keep recommending.

PS: Oh, and Daniel, could you elaborate on Gift?

Mephisto2k · 2007-07-24, 19:19

Well, this concept of deep meaningful unspoken love got me interested as well, but sadly I already know almost every show mentioned here.

What I might add is:

Last Exile: Its the story of 2 young pilots (male and female) whos parents both died/got lost in the "great stream" and now they live together and share a commen goal; to fly through that grand steam and find out what happened to their parents this way. They got a deep understanding of each other and share deep trust.

Rahxephon: Its about a love that transcends time and space. Telling you exactly what that means exactly would maybe even spoil to much of this great story.
So:

Spoiler for mild spoiler:

Not sure if you seen those already, and its very hard for me to think of any other shows that would fit...other than the yet unaired sequels of already recommended shows:
Suzumiya haruhi second season is officially announced, but no airing date yet.
And maria-sama ga miteru is getting a forth season.
so there you go if you just wait for a few month or a year or so.

bruno321 · 2007-07-24, 19:54

Last Exile... There's something about the art which just doesn't quite click for me. But I've seen it recommended for other reasons which interest me too, so I might then just give it a try. I don't know when, though: if To Heart and Samurai X's OVAs are on the list (as well as other shows which interest me for different reasons), then I may as well watch it on 2009

But do know that I will consider it

Rahxephon: I've seen it mentioned as an Evangelion rip-off, so that quite threw me back. Also, I have Escaflowne on my mecha to-see list...

Marimite: Watched season 1 and 2. I am waiting for the last episode of season 3, so I can watch all the ovas together, or almost. But hey, yes, Marimite (especially season 2) was very special. Perhaps not the "special" I'm referring to on this thread (after all, I recall quite a few embarrassing attitudes from Yumi about her relationship with... whatever was her name)

And yeah, I'm also aware of SHnY's second season. Damn sure I'll watch it.

PS: What Samurai X OVAs should I see? I see there are two "series": 4 ovas which are Trust & Betrayal, and 2 which are Reflection. Are the "interesting ones" Trust & Betrayal, as I seem to recall?

KholdStare · 2007-07-24, 21:39

Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal is one of the best damn thing I've seen in my life and it's in my signature for a top ten favorite. Reflections is basically a rushed Revenge Arc that people don't seem to like. I've never personally seen it, because I took others' advice that it really sucks. I still advice that you should see Rurouni Kenshin up to episode 63 (if you haven't set) before you see the OVAs since it might cause some confusion.

gaguri · 2007-07-25, 00:07

Yes, watch Trust and Betrayal, not Reflections.

And I'm going to second Seikai Series (Crest of the Stars, Banner of the Stars, Banner of the Stars II). Seems to be the type of relationship you're looking for. The two main characters have that subtle attraction towards each other, but never spoken. That's the beauty of their relationship, they never need to say 'i love you' or 'you're special', they can feel it and you can too. Although Seikai Series is dialogue heavy, there is also fair amount of unspoken dialogues between characters that we can hear. And that makes up for one charming and beautiful relationship to watch, which a very few anime can do.

DanielSong39 · 2007-07-25, 12:55

Gift ~ Eternal rainbow is a dating sim conversion that can be considered a D.C. ~ Da Capo spinoff. The plot revolves around an eternal rainbow in the sky that can grant magical "Gifts" when two people's wishes match.

The primary relationship in this show revolves around Haruhiko and his non-blood-related sibling Riko... by episode 3 you get a good picture of their relationship. Little awkwardness to speak of, as they are completely compatible and comfortable with each other.

2007-07-23, 21:17	Link #1
bruno321 Whirling Knife Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montevideo, Uruguay Age: 34	Special, deep relationships with few words and lots of understanding Hi. Here I am, looking for some special romantic stuff. Or not. It depends on if you consider Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu romantic or not. The thing is: I do. A lot. And from the beginning. I believe it's the main appeal (for me, of course) of the series. The thing is, I'm looking for this kind of thing. Weird "love", love that escapes the "I want to declare my love with this love chocolate on St. Valentine! pictures herself getting married with her". And stupid guy doesn't care. Or the other way around. Or whatever. Special love. Which is more of a transcendental relationship, meaningful, where the love is unspoken and just felt. Yeah, I know SHnY is unique. I do. But there are other weird and very meaningful relationships out there. Think FLCL. Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo just came to mind. Anyway, I know it's a shot in the dark. But who knows. So anime, licensed or unlicensed. Or whatever, if you come up with some movie/book, do say. I just love so much unspoken, mutual understanding and deep appreciation and recognition of the other. On relaxed relationships. Thanks for reading me

2007-07-23, 23:49	Link #5
KholdStare ISML Technical Staff Graphic Designer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 35	How about Kanon 2? There isn't a lot of words there definitely, mostly memories and scenes. The Place Promised in Our Early Days and Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo fits your description almost perfectly. Actually there are lots of talking (mostly monologues) but nothing really about the relationship itself. They're both movies. Spirited Away might count too if you're really into it. Cardcaptor Sakura has cute, innocent relationships that are mostly about understanding and symbolisms. In fact, the main plot of the third season is character development. REC is a really interesting anime that uses the motif of success and failure to drive romance and life. It's short and very well-paced. Those are the anime I can think of that doesn't start off being romance but somehow, through character development, the main characters grow fond of each other and understands their feelings with lots less shouting than other anime. __________________ Kholdy's MAL, ISML Chat, Saimoe Blog, Saimoe Wiki

2007-07-24, 18:44	Link #10
bruno321 Whirling Knife Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montevideo, Uruguay Age: 34	Okay, I just came back (long day, eh) so let me elaborate a little more: Card Captor Sakura just doesn't appeal to me at all I know its sort of a classic, but it just doesn't appeal to me. (So yeah, every other show you mentioned, KholdStare, I had seen and liked; and the one I haven't seen doesn't appeal to me But yeah, you were on the right track!) Seen Hoshi no Koe (it was a'right) and Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko (BEAUTIFUL. One of the best 5 minutes I have seen in my life. Forgot to mention it on the first post.) I'm waiting for 5 centimeters per second to be completed in order to watch it. Nice lyrics there, G.Zeus So, Kenshin OVAs. Now I have another reason to get them. I will, then Porco Rosso! BEAUTIFUL movie. Really really good movie and you are perfectly right on mentioning it. Fio's relationship with Porco Rosso perfectly fits what I've (tried to) describe. I shouldn't have used the word "romance" at all on the first post. Thank you everyone And don't be afraid to keep recommending. PS: Oh, and Daniel, could you elaborate on Gift? Last edited by bruno321; 2007-07-24 at 19:15.

2007-07-24, 19:19	Link #11
Mephisto2k anime4life Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Germany Age: 36	Well, this concept of deep meaningful unspoken love got me interested as well, but sadly I already know almost every show mentioned here. What I might add is: Last Exile: Its the story of 2 young pilots (male and female) whos parents both died/got lost in the "great stream" and now they live together and share a commen goal; to fly through that grand steam and find out what happened to their parents this way. They got a deep understanding of each other and share deep trust. Rahxephon: Its about a love that transcends time and space. Telling you exactly what that means exactly would maybe even spoil to much of this great story. So: Spoiler for mild spoiler: tokyo is cut off from the rest of the world and its inhabitants are being kinda mind-controlled by the invaders who cut off tokyo with a dimentional gate. time runs slower in tokyo than in the outside world. The maicharacter meets a girl and instantly falls in love, but soon she escapes tokyo somehow. Through natural mind control he forgets about her, but still sees her in his dreams and draws numerous portrais of her. Only later when he escapes tokyo too through a twist of fate he meets the now somewhat older girl he used to know but fails to recognize her at first. well i allready said too much. Its just a great story playing in a great world, presented in a great way and should fit your request Not sure if you seen those already, and its very hard for me to think of any other shows that would fit...other than the yet unaired sequels of already recommended shows: Suzumiya haruhi second season is officially announced, but no airing date yet. And maria-sama ga miteru is getting a forth season. so there you go if you just wait for a few month or a year or so. __________________ <Animeph Winter 2011 Season New Anime List>

2007-07-24, 21:39	Link #13
KholdStare ISML Technical Staff Graphic Designer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 35	Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal is one of the best damn thing I've seen in my life and it's in my signature for a top ten favorite. Reflections is basically a rushed Revenge Arc that people don't seem to like. I've never personally seen it, because I took others' advice that it really sucks. I still advice that you should see Rurouni Kenshin up to episode 63 (if you haven't set) before you see the OVAs since it might cause some confusion. __________________ Kholdy's MAL, ISML Chat, Saimoe Blog, Saimoe Wiki Last edited by KholdStare; 2007-07-25 at 00:15.

2007-07-23, 21:32	Link #2
jedinat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 38	Maria-sama ga Miteru/Haru/3rd - it's shoujo-ai though ^^;

2007-07-23, 21:57	Link #3
DanielSong39 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005	To Heart Lamune Among dating sims you really can't do any better. The romance in To Heart is really understated, and it's never stated as to whether the lead male and female are a couple. As for Lamune - Kenji proves to be a real sweetheart; when Nanami asked for a kiss (and possibly more) as a way to confirm their relationship, he instead took her into his arms and held her tight... I also liked the romance in Gift ~ Eternal Rainbow; even when a rift develops between them, no apologies or explanations are ever needed between the two, as the passage of time heals all wounds... The romance in Canvas 2 ~ Niji Iro no sketch could also fall in this category, depending on which girl you're rooting for.

2007-07-23, 22:58	Link #4
andromeda0201 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006	I second Lamune Also the relationship of Jinto and Lafiel in the crest of the stars, banner of the stars series, you can tell they care deeply for each other, even though they don't say it

2007-07-24, 06:13	Link #6
bruno321 Whirling Knife Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montevideo, Uruguay Age: 34	Watched: Lamune, Toki wo, Kanon, Rec, Spirited Away, Marimite, The Place Promised in our Early Days. So I guess I'll give To Heart a try, which I have somewhere around here... I'll check the other ones when I come back, I must be going now. Thanks a lot

2007-07-24, 06:22	Link #8
theDarkHorse at what speed must i live Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 33	Seeing as Voices of a Distant Star, and The Place Promised in our Early Days have both been recommended already, I thought "stuff it, put in 5 Centimeters per Second as well". Makoto Shinkai seems to do a lot of this stuff. =D My other recommendation might sound way out left field; but Porco Rosso also has those special, deep relationships as well.

2007-07-24, 19:54	Link #12
bruno321 Whirling Knife Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montevideo, Uruguay Age: 34	Last Exile... There's something about the art which just doesn't quite click for me. But I've seen it recommended for other reasons which interest me too, so I might then just give it a try. I don't know when, though: if To Heart and Samurai X's OVAs are on the list (as well as other shows which interest me for different reasons), then I may as well watch it on 2009 But do know that I will consider it Rahxephon: I've seen it mentioned as an Evangelion rip-off, so that quite threw me back. Also, I have Escaflowne on my mecha to-see list... Marimite: Watched season 1 and 2. I am waiting for the last episode of season 3, so I can watch all the ovas together, or almost. But hey, yes, Marimite (especially season 2) was very special. Perhaps not the "special" I'm referring to on this thread (after all, I recall quite a few embarrassing attitudes from Yumi about her relationship with... whatever was her name) And yeah, I'm also aware of SHnY's second season. Damn sure I'll watch it. PS: What Samurai X OVAs should I see? I see there are two "series": 4 ovas which are Trust & Betrayal, and 2 which are Reflection. Are the "interesting ones" Trust & Betrayal, as I seem to recall?

2007-07-25, 00:07	Link #14
gaguri Senior Member Join Date: May 2007	Yes, watch Trust and Betrayal, not Reflections. And I'm going to second Seikai Series (Crest of the Stars, Banner of the Stars, Banner of the Stars II). Seems to be the type of relationship you're looking for. The two main characters have that subtle attraction towards each other, but never spoken. That's the beauty of their relationship, they never need to say 'i love you' or 'you're special', they can feel it and you can too. Although Seikai Series is dialogue heavy, there is also fair amount of unspoken dialogues between characters that we can hear. And that makes up for one charming and beautiful relationship to watch, which a very few anime can do. __________________

2007-07-25, 12:55	Link #15
DanielSong39 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005	Gift ~ Eternal rainbow is a dating sim conversion that can be considered a D.C. ~ Da Capo spinoff. The plot revolves around an eternal rainbow in the sky that can grant magical "Gifts" when two people's wishes match. The primary relationship in this show revolves around Haruhiko and his non-blood-related sibling Riko... by episode 3 you get a good picture of their relationship. Little awkwardness to speak of, as they are completely compatible and comfortable with each other.