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ChibiMenos · 2008-02-13, 03:23

I'm getting a little tired of how, with almost everything I've tried to start watching, when the main character gets some kind of special power/ability, she or he just freaks out and starts going on and on about how they just can't do this. Magical girl shows seem to be especially prone to this, and cute animal sidekicks do NOT help. (I did enjoy Alien 9 and Shugo Chara!, though, maybe because in those cases it actually seemed to fit the character's personality?)

I'd really like some recommendations of anime where the main character gains some sort of supernatural power and immediately accepts it and maybe even enjoys having it. I want strong characters who kick butt and have fun doing it. If there's a magical girl show that starts after the heroine is fully comfortable with her powers, that might do it.

I guess another possible example of the kind of thing I mean would be Death Note--Light was hesitant to use the note at first, but he got over that relatively quickly...it didn't take 3-4 episodes. Although less evil is preferred.

oompa loompa · 2008-02-13, 03:47

kaze no stigma i guess... kazuma is as powerful as he can get at the start of the show.. i didnt really like it too much but it does have pretty good ratings, and it does fit your description as well..trigun as well.. vash is as good as hell ever be at the start.. but he doesnt like fighting..

hmm youve probably already seen these shows, can you give a list of the shows uve already seen?

tripperazn · 2008-02-13, 03:52

Code Geass fits perfectly. He uses the power to get himself out of a tight situation seconds after he acquires it.

ChibiMenos · 2008-02-13, 04:07

I've seen Trigun before, but not the others. Really didn't like Vash at all when things got serious, he was much better for the comic relief.

I don't actually have a list--I know, I should

, but I've only finished maybe 10-12 series and tried a couple episodes of maybe 15-20 others? So pretty much anything suggested, I won't have watched.

Code Geass sounds as if it may be worth a try.

tripperazn · 2008-02-13, 04:19

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Originally Posted by ChibiMenos

Code Geass sounds as if it may be worth a try.

I strongly suggest that you give it a try. Lelouch was this forum's favorite male lead by a landslide for 2007. He seems like a bastard like Light on the outside, but really he is just trying to be a good brother deep inside. Too complex to be explained, but keep this in mind since you prefer "less evil". I'm just saying, he seems evil, but look deeper.

jedinat · 2008-02-13, 04:22

Red Garden! J/k... Only watch if you enjoy watching girls freaking out almost to the very end.

R.O.D - the TV
Witch Hunter Robin
In those two the girls already have their powers and the gaining of it isn't really even addressed.
Kurau Phantom Memory - the protagonist very competently and cooly takes advantage of her powers; she gains her power in a rather unique way that totally sidesteps the issue of having to deal with it....

tbl · 2008-02-13, 05:24

I strongly second Code Geass, it fits perfectly. It pretty much goes like this: gets power > uses power > evil laugh.

Niji · 2008-02-13, 17:12

Maybe those would fit, if I recall correctly:

Tenjou Tenge - more than one char find a special ability, and just take and use it
Shounen Onmiyouji - the "find ability" part happens early though, not sure that is what you are looking for.

Kinda hard to tell more and not give it away

I can say so much, SO has the most adorable char in anime history in my opinion

gh0stmice · 2008-02-13, 17:14

Shakugan no Shana ....shes magical and shes a girl and she knows how to kick ass from the "get-go".....24 episode for the first season and the second season is still being released...

claymore....she is supernatural...she accepts it....and really bad ass music comes on every time she gets into a battle..(only if you can get past the whiny borderline homosexual sidekick "raki") its rather good

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann this isn't about magical girls its about "spiral power" mecha robots....simon discovers his power and is slightly hesitant but because of his omega"GAR" manly and encouarging friend Kamina is able to push those uncomfortable feelings aside and fight...all happening within the first episode...

SeijiSensei · 2008-02-13, 17:26

In Noein Haruka is remarkably accepting of her unique power and place in the universe though she's not always happy about the implications or consequences.

Deus ex Digital Boy · 2008-02-13, 17:42

Code Geass indeed. And antivoting TTGL, because great a show as it is, there is plenty of hesitance.

ChibiMenos · 2008-02-13, 19:09

I watched the first episode of Code Geass, and I can definitely see what you guys are talking about. Definitely gonna watch more!

I'll try out some of these other series, too, once I get home from campus...

Freeze · 2008-02-13, 19:31

S-cry-Ed seems like a good fit for what you're looking for. Now granted the show doesn't start with the main character discovering his powerful ability he does have a hell of a time using it, and the show is pretty action packed. Also the show kind of has 2 main characters as the show goes on, one as the good guy and the other starts out as a semi-bad guy but you see that he has good intentions later on. And even though the series can seem clichéd at some points its hard not to like the show just from how good it is. The dub is also pretty awesome.

Also there are 2 series that also fit what you're looking for Bleach and Naruto They both pretty much accept their special abilities basically immediately, but with Naruto the series started out awesome but after the 100+ episodes of pointless filler and the new series Naruto Shippuden its just lost alot of the quality that it had and the show pretty much sucks now but your tastes might differ fro mine so you might think differently. And as for Bleach the show is pretty good, it also gets into a 60 ep filler but its a whole arc which is actually alright. There is also Inuyasha but that show doesn't really have an ending unless you want to read the manga after you see all the eps.

ChibiMenos · 2008-02-13, 19:43

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Originally Posted by Freeze

S-cry-Ed seems like a good fit for what you're looking for. Now granted the show doesn't start with the main character discovering his powerful ability he does have a hell of a time using it, and the show is pretty action packed. Also the show kind of has 2 main characters as the show goes on, one as the good guy and the other starts out as a semi-bad guy but you see that he has good intentions later on. And even though the series can seem clichéd at some points its hard not to like the show just from how good it is. The dub is also pretty awesome.

Also there are 2 series that also fit what you're looking for Bleach and Naruto They both pretty much accept their special abilities basically immediately, but with Naruto the series started out awesome but after the 100+ episodes of pointless filler and the new series Naruto Shippuden its just lost alot of the quality that it had and the show pretty much sucks now but your tastes might differ fro mine so you might think differently. And as for Bleach the show is pretty good, it also gets into a 60 ep filler but its a whole arc which is actually alright. There is also Inuyasha but that show doesn't really have an ending unless you want to read the manga after you see all the eps.

I've heard of S-cry-Ed but haven't tried it yet--I might check it out.

I have seen Bleach, though (points to avvie and username) and I have to disagree with you. Certainly very much at the beginning, though less so as the series progresses, Ichigo doesn't want to use his Shinigami abilities. He does accept it right away, because his family is in danger and he feels he has no other choice, but then Rukia has to spend just about forever convincing him to be less selfish and whiny. Chad is a much better example of what I'm looking for.

Deus ex Digital Boy · 2008-02-13, 19:45

it should be mentioned that S-cry-ed and Code Geass were directed by the same guy. I have the distinct feeling you will be a fan of his soon XD/

NightSamurai · 2008-02-13, 22:32

Gantz more or less fits your description, though it is a more graphic show (excessive nudity and violence). Also the anime ends rather abruptly, I would suggest the manga, though the anime is not bad.

tbl · 2008-02-14, 04:26

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Originally Posted by NightSamurai

Gantz more or less fits your description, though it is a more graphic show (excessive nudity and violence). Also the anime ends rather abruptly, I would suggest the manga, though the anime is not bad.

As much as I think Gantz is awesome, it's Kei's progression into accepting his role which adds so much to the story.

KholdStare · 2008-02-14, 05:01

These anime aren't mentioned before, but I believe that Seirei no Moribito, Cowboy Bebop, and Samurai Champloo fits. The only problem with these three is that the main characters don't gain their power as the anime progresses, but rather, they start the anime with these powers. One thing for sure, though, is that they won't freak out and start debating if they can do it or not.

Smithsky · 2008-02-14, 14:55

I would like to suggest Busou Renkin

NightSamurai · 2008-02-15, 05:58

True Kei does progress throughout the show both in power and mentally (more in the manga than the anime), but his gaining of power happens quite suddenly and he doesn't hesitate to use his newfound power.

2008-02-13, 03:23	Link #1
ChibiMenos Gillian-class Chibi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Utah Age: 35	Looking for a specific kind of character/situation... I'm getting a little tired of how, with almost everything I've tried to start watching, when the main character gets some kind of special power/ability, she or he just freaks out and starts going on and on about how they just can't do this. Magical girl shows seem to be especially prone to this, and cute animal sidekicks do NOT help. (I did enjoy Alien 9 and Shugo Chara!, though, maybe because in those cases it actually seemed to fit the character's personality?) I'd really like some recommendations of anime where the main character gains some sort of supernatural power and immediately accepts it and maybe even enjoys having it. I want strong characters who kick butt and have fun doing it. If there's a magical girl show that starts after the heroine is fully comfortable with her powers, that might do it. I guess another possible example of the kind of thing I mean would be Death Note--Light was hesitant to use the note at first, but he got over that relatively quickly...it didn't take 3-4 episodes. Although less evil is preferred.

2008-02-13, 03:52	Link #3
tripperazn Toyosaki Aki Scanlator Join Date: Nov 2007	Code Geass fits perfectly. He uses the power to get himself out of a tight situation seconds after he acquires it. __________________

2008-02-13, 05:24	Link #7
tbl Affably Evil Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hammerspace or Australia, I forget which	I strongly second Code Geass, it fits perfectly. It pretty much goes like this: gets power > uses power > evil laugh. __________________ Destroy. Destroy. Destroy. Slowly, completely, gently beyond comparison, cruelly to the point of numbness, I'll violate your life. That's right. The instant I rip off your limbs, tear open your rib and pull out your intestines, biting into your neck as you scream in agony, chewing through your eyes as I ignore your pleas for mercy and spreading your brains on the ground like butter! I am sane, well more or less

2008-02-13, 17:26	Link #10
SeijiSensei AS Oji-kun Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 74	In Noein Haruka is remarkably accepting of her unique power and place in the universe though she's not always happy about the implications or consequences. __________________ Taking Anime Seriously - Politics by the Numbers - Sports by the Numbers - MAL List - Avatars - Images

2008-02-14, 05:01	Link #18
KholdStare ISML Technical Staff Graphic Designer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 35	These anime aren't mentioned before, but I believe that Seirei no Moribito, Cowboy Bebop, and Samurai Champloo fits. The only problem with these three is that the main characters don't gain their power as the anime progresses, but rather, they start the anime with these powers. One thing for sure, though, is that they won't freak out and start debating if they can do it or not. __________________ Kholdy's MAL, ISML Chat, Saimoe Blog, Saimoe Wiki

2008-02-13, 03:47	Link #2
oompa loompa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 28° 37', North ; 77° 13', East Age: 33	kaze no stigma i guess... kazuma is as powerful as he can get at the start of the show.. i didnt really like it too much but it does have pretty good ratings, and it does fit your description as well..trigun as well.. vash is as good as hell ever be at the start.. but he doesnt like fighting.. hmm youve probably already seen these shows, can you give a list of the shows uve already seen?

2008-02-13, 04:07	Link #4
ChibiMenos Gillian-class Chibi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Utah Age: 35	I've seen Trigun before, but not the others. Really didn't like Vash at all when things got serious, he was much better for the comic relief. I don't actually have a list--I know, I should , but I've only finished maybe 10-12 series and tried a couple episodes of maybe 15-20 others? So pretty much anything suggested, I won't have watched. Code Geass sounds as if it may be worth a try.

2008-02-13, 04:22	Link #6
jedinat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 38	Red Garden! J/k... Only watch if you enjoy watching girls freaking out almost to the very end. R.O.D - the TV Witch Hunter Robin In those two the girls already have their powers and the gaining of it isn't really even addressed. Kurau Phantom Memory - the protagonist very competently and cooly takes advantage of her powers; she gains her power in a rather unique way that totally sidesteps the issue of having to deal with it....

2008-02-13, 17:12	Link #8
Niji Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006	Maybe those would fit, if I recall correctly: Tenjou Tenge - more than one char find a special ability, and just take and use it Shounen Onmiyouji - the "find ability" part happens early though, not sure that is what you are looking for. Kinda hard to tell more and not give it away I can say so much, SO has the most adorable char in anime history in my opinion

2008-02-13, 17:14	Link #9
gh0stmice Senior Member Artist Join Date: Dec 2007	Shakugan no Shana ....shes magical and shes a girl and she knows how to kick ass from the "get-go".....24 episode for the first season and the second season is still being released... claymore....she is supernatural...she accepts it....and really bad ass music comes on every time she gets into a battle..(only if you can get past the whiny borderline homosexual sidekick "raki") its rather good Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann this isn't about magical girls its about "spiral power" mecha robots....simon discovers his power and is slightly hesitant but because of his omega"GAR" manly and encouarging friend Kamina is able to push those uncomfortable feelings aside and fight...all happening within the first episode...

2008-02-13, 17:42	Link #11
Deus ex Digital Boy 21st Century Digital Boy Join Date: Nov 2007	Code Geass indeed. And antivoting TTGL, because great a show as it is, there is plenty of hesitance.

2008-02-13, 19:09	Link #12
ChibiMenos Gillian-class Chibi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Utah Age: 35	I watched the first episode of Code Geass, and I can definitely see what you guys are talking about. Definitely gonna watch more! I'll try out some of these other series, too, once I get home from campus...

2008-02-13, 19:31	Link #13
Freeze Member Join Date: Oct 2007	S-cry-Ed seems like a good fit for what you're looking for. Now granted the show doesn't start with the main character discovering his powerful ability he does have a hell of a time using it, and the show is pretty action packed. Also the show kind of has 2 main characters as the show goes on, one as the good guy and the other starts out as a semi-bad guy but you see that he has good intentions later on. And even though the series can seem clichéd at some points its hard not to like the show just from how good it is. The dub is also pretty awesome. Also there are 2 series that also fit what you're looking for Bleach and Naruto They both pretty much accept their special abilities basically immediately, but with Naruto the series started out awesome but after the 100+ episodes of pointless filler and the new series Naruto Shippuden its just lost alot of the quality that it had and the show pretty much sucks now but your tastes might differ fro mine so you might think differently. And as for Bleach the show is pretty good, it also gets into a 60 ep filler but its a whole arc which is actually alright. There is also Inuyasha but that show doesn't really have an ending unless you want to read the manga after you see all the eps.

2008-02-13, 19:45	Link #15
Deus ex Digital Boy 21st Century Digital Boy Join Date: Nov 2007	it should be mentioned that S-cry-ed and Code Geass were directed by the same guy. I have the distinct feeling you will be a fan of his soon XD/

2008-02-13, 22:32	Link #16
NightSamurai Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hawaii Age: 36	Gantz more or less fits your description, though it is a more graphic show (excessive nudity and violence). Also the anime ends rather abruptly, I would suggest the manga, though the anime is not bad.

2008-02-14, 14:55	Link #19
Smithsky Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Poland	I would like to suggest Busou Renkin

2008-02-15, 05:58	Link #20
NightSamurai Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hawaii Age: 36	True Kei does progress throughout the show both in power and mentally (more in the manga than the anime), but his gaining of power happens quite suddenly and he doesn't hesitate to use his newfound power.