2014-08-06, 23:40
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Zero Two Best waifu 2018
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Living the NEET dream
Age: 27
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Brain vs. Brain
I'll like anime(LNs and manga ok too but I prefer anime overall) where the protagonist fight primarily with his brain, something like Death Note and Code Geass. The protagonist doesn't have to always rely on his brain, he can fight too as in physically or piloting a mech etc... But using intellect must be the main focus like how MC is constantly trying to outwit his enemies. Preferably either a pure brain to brain fighting with less to none over the top moment like DN or over the top action picked(the action doesn't have to be fighting) one like CG.
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2014-08-07, 00:45
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Me at work
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Age: 36
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anime: Kaiji, Akagi (I didn't know mahjong and still enjoyed it)
manga: Liar Game, this one can get really complex (first arc is short and much weaker than the rest IMO so i'd recommend giving it a few chapters)
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2014-08-07, 02:22
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Poland
Age: 34
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If youre up to 110 episodes Legend Of Galactic Heroes is definietly is worth a try. Yang Wenli is one of the most naturally portrayed intelligent character in anime ever. And you've got every kind of brain vs brain covered : strategy, plotting, morals, emotions.
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2014-08-07, 07:53
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AS Oji-kun
Join Date: Nov 2006
Age: 74
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Monster - the main character is a neurosurgeon; his nemesis is a criminal mastermind.
The currently-airing Zankyou no Terror also has this flavor.
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2014-08-08, 00:41
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Join Date: Jul 2009
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Its kind of obscure, but how about Starship Operators? Its a show about a bunch of space cadets who fund a rebellion to free their home planet by turning their exploits into a reality TV show. The female lead in that one is a low key take on a tactical genius (a reluctant one since she thinks the reality TV plan is insane). The battles are fairly slow paced with a lot of emphasis on analysis and coming up with countermeasures. The first few challenge of the week episodes are kind of weak but the show improves a lot after making a shift to arc based storytelling in the fifth episode.
(Note: I strongly dislike the English dub for this show, in part because it alters the main character's characterization.) I also wrote a article about the show on my now long abandoned anime blog back in 2006 if you want a more detailed (if perhaps overly positive) overview of the show. |
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2014-08-09, 16:52
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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One Out - sport anime where MC uses brain to outwit his opponents and win matches.
Psycho-Pass in a way. While there is lots of action, the main battle is on brain level, trying to understand criminal's mind. Fate/Zero - again lots of fighting but MC likes to use tactics in his battles. Shiki maybe? I would say it is a battle of wits to some extend, both parties trying to outsmart each other to achieve their goals.
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