Anime appreciation thread

[Slender]

I've recently dedicated more than a day of my life into watching some anime nonstop, specifically Code Geass (R2 as well) and this got me hooked into watching more. I have seen a lot more animes through the past years such as Fullmetal Alchemist, Inuyasha, Shingeki no Kyojin and such though I know as well of Gintama or Fate/stay Night / Fate Zero but I haven't seen these last two yet.

What I ask now is for anyone to share ITT any good anime they've seen already, as I know there are like a billion out there. I'm watching at the moment Mashiroiro Symphony, which is pretty gay but it's whatever. Magi Madoka was a thing though.

No spoilers pls.

[Exorcedes]

http://myanimelist.net/anime/10216/Y...-san._%28TV%29

[Winters Ark]

http://myanimelist.net/animelist/WintersArk

Anything that's an 8 or higher is a recommended watch. Anything that's a 10 is a must watch. Enjoy.

[Aki1024]

Steins;Gate 4x EN, all Subbed.

Edit: 1k post ^.^

[blarg]

welcome brother...

here are a few of my favorites:

evangelion (one of the greatest human achievements in art)
chihayafuru (one of the most skillfully crafted series, it's too good)
mushishi (beautiful and relaxing ambient anime)
hataraku maou-sama (lightweight & fun)
steins;gate (second aki's recommendation, really great multigenre anime)
spirited away (and others by miyazaki)

there's so much good anime, just keep an open mind and explore

[Slender]

I've been tempted to watch Evangelion for the longest time but my brother, who's also an avid watcher like you guys, tells me that it's better to watch a handful of any kind of anime before moving on with the real monies like the one i mentioned or say Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood. I guess it's reasonable to say one would enjoy these fully if this is done

Anyways, i really appreciate everyone's suggestions so far but please feel free to share openly with others and use this thread as a discussion for such things

Remember, no spoilers

[ufo]

Ark literally has cowboy bebop as a 2/10

[blarg]

Originally Posted by Slender

I've been tempted to watch Evangelion for the longest time but my brother, who's also an avid watcher like you guys, tells me that it's better to watch a handful of any kind of anime before moving on with the real monies like the one i mentioned or say Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood. I guess it's reasonable to say one would enjoy these fully if this is done

ya i think that's good advice. especially for a viewer more familiar with western media it can take some experience to be able to fully appreciate some anime. whereas western film & tv is often focused on plot or perhaps "character development", anime (and other eastern art) is more about emotional evocation, and it can take some time to become fully sensitive to it (eg to really feel the soul of evangelion vs just seeing giant mecha battles). there are some series with a good mix of the two sides, such as steins;gate or mirai nikki to name a couple, which would probably be good entry points. of course the best anime is deep enough to watch multiple times so that's always an option if you're itching to watch a particular one.

Originally Posted by ufo

Ark literally has cowboy bebop as a 2/10

lol damn.. maybe he watched with that overrated dub?

[ufo]

a couple of short animes with lots of feels I enjoyed were Eve no Jikan (about android ethics) and Sakamichi no Apollon (about high school kids in the 60's who play Jazz, and by the same dude who did bebop and champloo)

[Moon]

http://myanimelist.net/animelist/Aedif&show=0&order=4

If you've got the time and shounen is your thing HunterXHunter is a must watch.

Originally Posted by blarg

evangelion (one of the greatest human achievements in art)

Wouldn't go that far... It's great and that reflects in the high score that I have given it but in the 2nd part they tried too hard to delve deep into some serious topics and ended up just missing big time with the over the top symbolism.

[blarg]

Originally Posted by Moon

Wouldn't go that far... It's great and that reflects in the high score that I have given it but in the 2nd part they tried too hard to delve deep into some serious topics and ended up just missing big time with the over the top symbolism.

intellectually it really doesn't compare to countless examples in literature, after all the content is based on a novice's understanding of psychology and some of the related philosophy, and as you say it delivers such a frenzy of symbolism so as to defeat meaning and interpretation. in this way it does not approach the depth of many other works of art. however that's not the basis i think it should be judged on--there's far more to the work than that. two musicians might play the same piece of music and create two entirely different experiences based on the energy and feeling they put in. likewise two directors could (even more easily) start with the same script and come up with two entirely different feeling films. i don't know how analytic one can or should get about this aspect of art, i try to just feel it. to me it feels like evangelion drives as far out as any work of art i've experienced, i can feel the artist's passion burning through the frames. i think just as SPOILER the mother's soul is sent out into space in the eva as eternal testament to the existence of humanity, anno was able to put his soul into the work. but idk, that's just my opinion

[Slender]

Originally Posted by blarg

ya i think that's good advice. especially for a viewer more familiar with western media it can take some experience to be able to fully appreciate some anime. whereas western film & tv is often focused on plot or perhaps "character development", anime (and other eastern art) is more about emotional evocation, and it can take some time to become fully sensitive to it (eg to really feel the soul of evangelion vs just seeing giant mecha battles). there are some series with a good mix of the two sides, such as steins;gate or mirai nikki to name a couple, which would probably be good entry points. of course the best anime is deep enough to watch multiple times so that's always an option if you're itching to watch a particular one.

i think i get what you're saying, like Madoka made me cry a little lmfao :')

i regret nothing, keep the suggestions coming, i really do appreciate them

[Knipchip]

I'm observing this with great fascination. Do continue!

Originally Posted by Winters Ark

http://myanimelist.net/animelist/WintersArk

You, sir, are a distinctly interesting specimen. You must view the world in anime-style by now!

[wolf'j'max]

Hunter x hunter (2011)
Accel world

Watch it now.

[Threevenge]

Originally Posted by blarg

mushishi (beautiful and relaxing ambient anime)

Aha! Someone who knows of this. I'll be doing a Ginko cosplay in November for Daisho Con

[Winters Ark]

Originally Posted by blarg

lol damn.. maybe he watched with that overrated dub?

Don't insult me like that. There are very few good dubs, and even then they generally aren't worth watching. The reason it's 2/10 is because there was no story. What could have been story was instead split into four episodes over the whole series. Cowboy Bebop could have been amazing, but they wasted that potential by making it solely a monster of the week anime and relying on the viewer to come back based on their love for the characters.

[blarg]

Originally Posted by Slender

i think i get what you're saying, like Madoka made me cry a little lmfao :')

lol me too man.. the ending was quite touching, although i feel they could have set it up better with a different storytelling structure. but idk, maybe the off pacing and exposition backloading is part of its charm.

Originally Posted by Knipchip

I'm observing this with great fascination. Do continue!

no need to be shy, link us to your mal

Originally Posted by Threevenge

I'll be doing a Ginko cosplay in November for Daisho Con

looking forward to photos of this

Originally Posted by Winters Ark

Don't insult me like that. There are very few good dubs, and even then they generally aren't worth watching. The reason it's 2/10 is because there was no story. What could have been story was instead split into four episodes over the whole series. Cowboy Bebop could have been amazing, but they wasted that potential by making it solely a monster of the week anime and relying on the viewer to come back based on their love for the characters.

hehe sorry, no insult intended. i must agree with you about the wasted potential due to the episodic style. definitely would have been nice to see it build to higher highs with its overall story as many series do, or at least get that extra consistency and voice that a persistent narrative can achieve. that didn't invalidate the whole work for me though, sometimes a slow burn that just kinda dissipates rather than going anywhere is ok. fits with the relaxed cool vibe of the series.

[Duck Duck Pwn]

http://www.myanimelist.net/animelist/stoptheviolins

My list is better than Ark's list. Bebop wasn't about the story; it was about the characters with an overarching story influencing these characters. And it was awesome.

Watch all 10s. Except maybe Inferno Cop because it might not be your cup of tea. I really like the 9s and would highly recommend those. 8s are ok and 7s are meh. Lower I don't recommend unless bored and out of other things to watch.

[Slender]

Originally Posted by Duck Duck Pwn

http://www.myanimelist.net/animelist/stoptheviolins

My list is better than Ark's list. Bebop wasn't about the story; it was about the characters with an overarching story influencing these characters. And it was awesome.

Watch all 10s. Except maybe Inferno Cop because it might not be your cup of tea. I really like the 9s and would highly recommend those. 8s are ok and 7s are meh. Lower I don't recommend unless bored and out of other things to watch.

Finally, someone has Madoka with a 10. Man I really REALLY love that anime, it's ****ing crazy. I've only seen a couple of episodes of Bebop though I've generally heard it's masterpiece; you ****ed that one up Ark. Anyways, your contribution is greatly appreciated, anything else you'd like to provide here is immensely welcomed.

[WilliamDodd]

Lupin the III is by far the best anime i have ever seen. I have seen many anime but this one just takes the cake. Lupin the third and his awesome gang will never fail in there heists. From robbing banks, countries, or even crime syndicates he always gets what he wants in such a stylish fashion. Definitely something you want to watch if you have not already done so. Made by the same creator as cowboy bebop one of the most famous animes in america.
honorable mention goes to naruto, one piece, steins gate, berserk, maison ikkoku, ruroni kenshin, ruroni kenshin trust and betrayel, black lagoon, and elfen leid. lupin-iii.jpg

[WilliamDodd]

CANT FORGET ABOUT HAJIME NO IPPO duh but yeah there are so many good ones it just never ends.

[REDDRAGON]

Originally Posted by WilliamDodd

honorable mention goes to naruto... Attachment 1558

didn't read the rest

dae futa here? :?

[ufo]

rip hunter x hunter

[wolf'j'max]

Originally Posted by ufo

rip hunter x hunter

RIP. Please return soon.

[Winters Ark]

Originally Posted by Slender

Finally, someone has Madoka with a 10. I've only seen a couple of episodes of Bebop though I've generally heard it's masterpiece; you ****ed that one up Ark.

No, they ****ed that one up. Cowboy Bebop was not a good anime. I can't speak for the manga or movie, as I've yet to read/watch them, but the anime wasn't good. The only good thing about the anime was that Spike, Jet, and Ed were interesting characters. The reason why it's considered a masterpiece by a lot of NA fans is because they watched it as a kid. The nostalgia goggles make it seem like a strong anime when it's really quite weak. Same thing with DBZ.

About Madoka: I didn't find it that entertaining or interesting. I understand why people would like it, and I do respect it, which is why I rated it so high. If I found it entertaining it would have been a 9 or 10.

Originally Posted by Duck Duck Pwn

Bebop wasn't about the story; it was about the characters with an overarching story influencing these characters.

But that's the problem. There was no overarching story. All it was is a bunch of one-shots, 4 episodes that could have been expanded to an overarching story, and a few interesting characters. That's it. And saying Bebop isn't about the story is like saying reading a book isn't about the story. Even watching a comedy anime is about the story. Baka Test and Azumanga Daioh are good examples of this.

[REDDRAGON]

Originally Posted by Winters Ark

all anime is about the story
all literature is about the story

wow, not only are u misunderstanding a medium marketed to and made for consumption by 15yo jap boys with no friends, now ur gonna bring real books into it

maybe u should stick to ur furry 34

[Dougie]

I'm gonna stick up for Ark on saying that the main anime series of Cowboy Bebop is slightly overrated by most people. I don't think it was as bad to be worth a 2/10, but I probably would be more borderline 5/10. Been a while since I saw it, but not many of the supporting characters/plots are particularly memorable, and the overarching story is a bit bland.

HOWEVER, the film is pretty decent imo. Utilizing the characters well, with a decent antagonist and good plot. 8/10.

[Slender]

garbagecharacters

[ufo]

I'll just leave this here

[wolf'j'max]

Originally Posted by ufo

I'll just leave this here

That guy is a genius. Especially the kakashi ones are fun.

[PACMAN]

Parasite the maxim!

[Slender]

Anyone watched Another? I enjoyed it way too much but I can't let go of its ending. The simplest melody seems to me to be the greatest.

Good stuff right here.

[Mango777]

WHY IS EVERYONE ADDICTED TO ANIME
WHY IS EVERYONE ADDICTED TO ANIME
WHY IS EVERYONE ADDICTED TO ANIME
WHY IS EVERYONE ADDICTED TO ANIME

Some of my friends watch more anime than I alti.

[wolf'j'max]

Psycho pass season 1 was good. Seaso 2 is meh but fun so far.

[Slender]

Originally Posted by wolf'j'max

Psycho pass season 1 was good. Seaso 2 is meh but fun so far.

They say the movie isn't the greatest either. Durarara x2 airing though, but I'll wait for a BD release or something nice.

[wolf'j'max]

Neer watched anime movies. Maybe I'll get into it sometime.

[wolf'j'max]

Slender if you have not started watching Death Parade by now I despise you.

[Slender]

I've heard lots of it by now. I really really want to wait for a Blu-ray release but as much as I want to catch up with up it right now, turns out next semester starts this monday I'll look for some free time to start it.

[wolf'j'max]

Is 720p really not enough? God damn you're demanding.

[sunshineduck]

why would u willingly give up free pixels