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Tiran86 · 2009-07-30, 05:47

I need something long, preferably with good character development and a satisfying conclusion (so nothing currently airing or with a new season in the works). Comedy is fine as well, but preferably something that keeps the cliche stuff to a minimum, or at least does it well.

Basically looking for something like Kimagure Orange Road, Touch, Honey and Clover, or Maison Ikkoku.

Zwei · 2009-07-30, 06:40

Kimi ga Nozomu.....True Tears.....KimiKiss.....Ai Yori Aoshi......Itazura na Kiss......H2O: Footprints in the Sand......

Fweakin · 2009-07-30, 07:12

For the love of all that is good......NANA. Don't be an idiot like me and avoid it cause it doesn't "look" like a series you'd like. Although satisfying conclusion -- probably not.

Simoun is another good one. Again ignore the hokey intro. Personal opinions will dictate if you find the ending satisfying in the same way as whether or not you thought the ending of 5cm per second was satisfying.

npcomplete · 2009-07-30, 08:19

Peach Girl - definitely a shoujo drama oriented love triangle with a conclusive and satisfying ending

Okusama wa Mahou Shoujo - romance love triangle involving an already married Mahou Shoujo and a younger man she meets, lol

Okusama wa Joshikousei - as the name implies, where a teacher is secretly married to his high school student

Hatsukoi Limited - somewhat like KimiKiss Pure Rouge except with twice the relationships, but half the episodes. One of those relationships get completely fleshed out with a satisfying ending while the others not so much, although it's still good.

oh yeah, and School Days... maybe

synaesthetic · 2009-07-30, 08:29

Toradora!

*dons asbestos flame-proof suit*

SeijiSensei · 2009-07-30, 12:02

There's a brief triangle in Nodame Cantabile, but it's tangential to the major plot lines. The relationship between Nodame and Chiaki certainly qualifies as complicated, though. I had some issues with the use of slapstick in the early episodes, but the comedy becomes more subtle, and less central, as the story unfolds.

You might also consider Genji Monogatari Sennenki, based on the 1,000-year-old novel about an amorous prince. Genji certainly has a variety of complicated relationships with a triangle along the way as well.

Theowne · 2009-07-30, 12:42

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Originally Posted by Tiran86

Basically looking for something like Kimagure Orange Road, Touch, Honey and Clover, or Maison Ikkoku.

This is a tough one, since you've basically listed the best ones.

True Tears is probably one of the most well-done apart from those. Kimi ga Nozomu Eien is another famous one.

Kare Kano is a great romance story, but does not involve any major love triangle or the like.
Whisper of the Heart? Always a good recommendation, but again, no love triangle.
For anyone who liked Touch, Cross Game is a definite must watch. Of course, it's still airing.
I guess Nana is an option but I find that show a lot more shallow than Maison Ikkoku, Honey and Clover, etc. But maybe you would disagree.

Miko Miko · 2009-07-30, 15:03

School days and Gift eternal rainbow are the only love-triangles I watched, and they are awesome!

qwertyuiopz · 2009-07-30, 15:21

da capo
school days
myself yourself
hatsukoi limited...love polygon to the extreme

Bri · 2009-07-30, 16:03

You can't say love triangle without mentioning SDF Macross.

Saleh · 2009-07-31, 00:50

Seconding Nodame, Nana, True Tears, KimiKiss. True tears was one of the best love polygon animes

. Recommending Bokura ga Ita. It isn't a long series but it has good character development.

velvet nightmare · 2009-07-31, 02:26

just stopped by this thread earlier and picked up Kimi Ga Nozomu Eien from the suggestions, flow of the story is relatively clean (a bit jumpy in earlier episodes), character development is over the top

and i must say, this one has a really heart wrenching love triangle in it, you wont be disappointed

Zwei · 2009-08-01, 00:28

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Originally Posted by velvet nightmare

just stopped by this thread earlier and picked up Kimi Ga Nozomu Eien from the suggestions, flow of the story is relatively clean (a bit jumpy in earlier episodes), character development is over the top

and i must say, this one has a really heart wrenching love triangle in it, you wont be disappointed

No kidding, I watched it 2 times.

grylsyjaeger · 2009-08-01, 00:37

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Originally Posted by Bri

You can't say love triangle without mentioning SDF Macross.

Or any Macross series for that matter.

SDF-1 is my favourite and Frontier is pretty good bar the ending.

oompa loompa · 2009-08-01, 11:42

A strong second to both Nodame Cantabile and Toradora!.. Theyre both fantastic in my book. Toradora! is certainly has more of romance, but the development of the relationship in Nodame Cantabile is really excellent, not to say that the relationship between the main leads in Toradora! is any worse.

Sugar_Prayer · 2009-08-06, 11:21

Elfen Lied

Mai-HiME/Mai-Otome

And thats about all i can think of right now ^^'

The Chaos · 2009-08-06, 17:54

I second NANA and Peach Girl
and add Marmalade Boy

CeDeR · 2009-08-07, 19:35

School Days

Mei19 · 2009-08-07, 19:46

Did you say LOVE Triangle? With a satisfying ending? SCHOOL DAYS! ack someone beat me SCHOOL RUMBLE!! Wooo!

npcomplete · 2009-08-08, 04:07

actually School Days could very well be considered to have a satisfying ending if you think "he got what he deserved"

2009-07-30, 05:47	Link #1
Tiran86 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008	Love Triangles (and other complicated relationships) I need something long, preferably with good character development and a satisfying conclusion (so nothing currently airing or with a new season in the works). Comedy is fine as well, but preferably something that keeps the cliche stuff to a minimum, or at least does it well. Basically looking for something like Kimagure Orange Road, Touch, Honey and Clover, or Maison Ikkoku.

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SeijiSensei AS Oji-kun Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 74	There's a brief triangle in Nodame Cantabile, but it's tangential to the major plot lines. The relationship between Nodame and Chiaki certainly qualifies as complicated, though. I had some issues with the use of slapstick in the early episodes, but the comedy becomes more subtle, and less central, as the story unfolds. You might also consider Genji Monogatari Sennenki, based on the 1,000-year-old novel about an amorous prince. Genji certainly has a variety of complicated relationships with a triangle along the way as well. __________________ Taking Anime Seriously - Politics by the Numbers - Sports by the Numbers - MAL List - Avatars - Images

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2009-07-30, 15:21	Link #9
qwertyuiopz Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009	da capo school days myself yourself hatsukoi limited...love polygon to the extreme Last edited by qwertyuiopz; 2009-08-01 at 00:49.

2009-07-30, 06:40	Link #2
Zwei Natural Born Killer Graphic Designer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Roanapur Age: 32	Kimi ga Nozomu.....True Tears.....KimiKiss.....Ai Yori Aoshi......Itazura na Kiss......H2O: Footprints in the Sand......

2009-07-30, 07:12	Link #3
Fweakin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Age: 38	For the love of all that is good......NANA. Don't be an idiot like me and avoid it cause it doesn't "look" like a series you'd like. Although satisfying conclusion -- probably not. Simoun is another good one. Again ignore the hokey intro. Personal opinions will dictate if you find the ending satisfying in the same way as whether or not you thought the ending of 5cm per second was satisfying.

2009-07-30, 08:19	Link #4
npcomplete Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008	Peach Girl - definitely a shoujo drama oriented love triangle with a conclusive and satisfying ending Okusama wa Mahou Shoujo - romance love triangle involving an already married Mahou Shoujo and a younger man she meets, lol Okusama wa Joshikousei - as the name implies, where a teacher is secretly married to his high school student Hatsukoi Limited - somewhat like KimiKiss Pure Rouge except with twice the relationships, but half the episodes. One of those relationships get completely fleshed out with a satisfying ending while the others not so much, although it's still good. oh yeah, and School Days... maybe

2009-07-30, 16:03	Link #10
Bri Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009	You can't say love triangle without mentioning SDF Macross.

2009-07-31, 00:50	Link #11
Saleh Inactive Join Date: Aug 2007	Seconding Nodame, Nana, True Tears, KimiKiss. True tears was one of the best love polygon animes. Recommending Bokura ga Ita. It isn't a long series but it has good character development. __________________

2009-07-31, 02:26	Link #12
velvet nightmare Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007	just stopped by this thread earlier and picked up Kimi Ga Nozomu Eien from the suggestions, flow of the story is relatively clean (a bit jumpy in earlier episodes), character development is over the top and i must say, this one has a really heart wrenching love triangle in it, you wont be disappointed

2009-08-01, 11:42	Link #15
oompa loompa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 28° 37', North ; 77° 13', East Age: 34	A strong second to both Nodame Cantabile and Toradora!.. Theyre both fantastic in my book. Toradora! is certainly has more of romance, but the development of the relationship in Nodame Cantabile is really excellent, not to say that the relationship between the main leads in Toradora! is any worse.

2009-08-06, 11:21	Link #16
Sugar_Prayer The Awesome One Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: In a box. An awesome box.	Elfen Lied Mai-HiME/Mai-Otome And thats about all i can think of right now ^^'

2009-08-06, 17:54	Link #17
The Chaos ǾΝΈ ΡЇΈÇΈ is the Best !! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: away from you Age: 35	I second NANA and Peach Girl and add Marmalade Boy __________________

2009-08-07, 19:35	Link #18
CeDeR Inactive Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Usa	School Days

2009-08-07, 19:46	Link #19
Mei19 LOL'ing at t3h old bags Join Date: Oct 2008 Age: 35	Did you say LOVE Triangle? With a satisfying ending? SCHOOL DAYS! ack someone beat me SCHOOL RUMBLE!! Wooo!

2009-08-08, 04:07	Link #20
npcomplete Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008	actually School Days could very well be considered to have a satisfying ending if you think "he got what he deserved"