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Mithel · 2004-01-14, 13:48

I need a suggestion for a friend. He likes anime, but despises most shonen-esque main characters. His favorite anime of all time are Cowboy BeBop(mostly because of Spike), and Kenshin(hates the main character, but loves the supporting cast).

So I need a good series that avoids the "I will be the best ______ ever!" pitfall.

GreyArea · 2004-01-14, 14:26

Chrno Crusade isnt very shonen-esque.

The main character is female, and a nun. There seems to be no 'being the best' cliched dream involved, and there is a fair amount of action.

Its currently aired upto ep 7, which is awaiting fansubbage

Gunslinger Girl is another anime you might like to show him, it has action, but is somewhat more thoughtful about it.

Whojive · 2004-01-14, 16:56

Noir for a liscensed anime

mogthricereborn · 2004-01-15, 13:27

Two of my alltime favorite animes are Bomberman Jetters and Get backers, both of which are on animesuki. Also if he liked cowboy bebop, why not try trigun(licensed), I found it to very somewhat similar the bebop and in my opinion just as good.

Koenig · 2004-01-15, 14:33

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Originally Posted by GreyArea

Chrno Crusade isnt very shonen-esque.

Oh please

The "cute innocent looking girl with big breasts and guns" is a classic stereotype you will find in shônen anime. Anyway that's not the point here

Depends on the genre really, but in no particular order :
- Noir (dark)
- Love Hina (humour)
- Saikano (drama)
- Planetes (SF)
- FLCL (mind trip)
- Ghibli films ...

Guess you can't show him GTO, as Onizuka strives to be the best teacher ever

Tommy · 2004-01-15, 19:23

Any Miyazaki film. I've never met a single person that could badmouth spirted away.

2004-01-14, 13:48	Link #1
Mithel Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003	Reccomendation for a friend I need a suggestion for a friend. He likes anime, but despises most shonen-esque main characters. His favorite anime of all time are Cowboy BeBop(mostly because of Spike), and Kenshin(hates the main character, but loves the supporting cast). So I need a good series that avoids the "I will be the best ______ ever!" pitfall.

2004-01-14, 14:26	Link #2
GreyArea Meatf***er Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: UK Age: 44	Chrno Crusade isnt very shonen-esque. The main character is female, and a nun. There seems to be no 'being the best' cliched dream involved, and there is a fair amount of action. Its currently aired upto ep 7, which is awaiting fansubbage Gunslinger Girl is another anime you might like to show him, it has action, but is somewhat more thoughtful about it.

2004-01-14, 16:56	Link #3
Whojive is behind on many eps Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan Age: 49	Noir for a liscensed anime

2004-01-15, 13:27	Link #4
mogthricereborn Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Age: 39	Two of my alltime favorite animes are Bomberman Jetters and Get backers, both of which are on animesuki. Also if he liked cowboy bebop, why not try trigun(licensed), I found it to very somewhat similar the bebop and in my opinion just as good.

2004-01-15, 19:23	Link #6
Tommy Mr. Prince Join Date: May 2003 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Age: 40	Any Miyazaki film. I've never met a single person that could badmouth spirted away.