EPTI'm just starting to get into anime after watching both Death Note and Code Geass. Both were amazing, and I was wondering what other must-watch animes you guys would suggest. Thanks!
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United States1293 Posts
I'm just starting to get into anime after watching both Death Note and Code Geass. Both were amazing, and I was wondering what other must-watch animes you guys would suggest. Thanks! | ||
Kipsate
Netherlands45349 Posts
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=94273 You probably saw it already, but still you might find it interesting. | ||
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darkrage14
Canada173 Posts
Full Metal Alchemist (Brotherhood) (I definitely recommend FMA brotherhood) Blood+ Soul Eater If you like the action/adventure genre of anime. Also if you like a darker, psychological anime. Try Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni. | ||
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United States1293 Posts
On March 25 2011 05:39 Kipsate wrote: Not really an anime fan, but I know that there is a whole thread dedicated to anime here: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=94273 You probably saw it already, but still you might find it interesting. Yeah I've taken a look at it, but there are so many its kind of overwhelming and I don't really want to wade through dozens of animes to try to find something good. Are there any consensus great animes like the two I mentioned? | ||
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lac29
United States1485 Posts
akagi - ppl are turned off by the art, but in terms of twists in story, this is good ... it's about mah jong bokurano - heartwrenching, so stay away if you don't like sad stuff ... it's a psychological drama show darker than black - modern mutant/special abilities/powers anime that is actually decent (it gets worse imo, but first season is very good) cowboy bebop - considered a classic in anime, music is superb evangelion - absolute classic full metal panic full metal alchemist - considered a classic ghost in the shell - considered a classic in anime, I'd recommend something like this for someone going from death note to something more realistic and serious ... deals with technology giant killer - some nice storyline twists ... similar to akagi and one outs hajime no ippo - boxing anime ... just has a lot of heart himitsu the revelation - murder mystery type of drama ... i don't like the art but there are some nice storyline twists house of five leaves initial d - somewhat of a classic ... made street racing popular kaiji - by same guy as akagi ... again same art that a lot of ppl don't like, but the storyline and twists make up for it kemonozume - artistic orgasm, storyline is kinda weak and silly though last exile msg00 - one outs - ppl are turned off by the art, but in terms of twists in story rainbow - gritty show about prison samurai champloo - a more modern classic ... samurai and hip-hop seirei no moribito toward the terra - in my mind there is nothing wrong that anyone can really point out with this anime ... it really has the complete package in terms of art, storyline, music, etc ... this is a must watch imo and severely underrated witch hunter robin - kinda a classic ... paranormal show I'll update with descriptions. | ||
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proxY_
United States1561 Posts
Something similar in tone to death note would be an anime called Monster. If I had to describe it I would call it a pschological thriller but it's a lot more than that, definitely something to try if you liked death note. Code geass had a lot of different things going for it. The studio that did it (Sunrise) is known for doing all the gundam series. I would try Mobile Suit Gundam Seed (not gundam seed destiny) and 00 Gundam. If you liked those you can watch some of the older ones (8th ms team, 0083). They generally exist in different continuities so you don't need to worry about that. From the above guy's list, Cowboy Bebop is kind of the anime that got a lot of us into anime very amazing series and I'd recommend it to anyone not just anime fans. Samurai Champloo is by the same person so it's in a very similar style while being not quite as good but still worth a watch. Evangelion is a very psycholical series, pretty though provoking while at the same time having some elements of a mech series. | ||
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United States1293 Posts
On March 25 2011 05:45 lac29 wrote: I imagine you like Death Note and that other anime because of the storyline twists. akagi - ppl are turned off by the art, but in terms of twists in story, this is good ... it's about mah jang bokurano - heartwrenching, so stay away if you don't like sad stuff ... it's a psychological drama show darker than black - modern mutant/special abilities/powers anime that is actually decent (it gets worse imo, but first season is very good) cowboy bebop - considered a classic in anime, music is superb evangelion - absolute classic full metal panic full metal alchemist - considered a classic ghost in the shell - considered a classic in anime, I'd recommend something like this for someone going from death note to something more realistic and serious ... deals with technology giant killer - some nice storyline twists ... similar to akagi and one outs hajime no ippo - boxing anime ... just has a lot of heart himitsu the revelation - murder mystery type of drama ... i don't like the art but there are some nice storyline twists house of five leaves initial d - somewhat of a classic ... made street racing popular kaiji - by same guy as akagi ... again same art that a lot of ppl don't like, but the storyline and twists make up for it kemonozume last exile msg00 - one outs - ppl are turned off by the art, but in terms of twists in story rainbow - gritty show about prison samurai champloo - a more modern classic ... samurai and hip-hop seirei no moribito toward the terra - in my mind there is nothing wrong that anyone can really point out with this anime ... it really has the complete package in terms of art, storyline, music, etc ... this is a must watch imo and severely underrated witch hunter robin - kinda a classic ... paranormal show I'll update with descriptions. wow, thanks for this man! On March 25 2011 05:49 proxY_ wrote: It's sort of genre dependent, there's an enormous range of stuff out there. Something similar in tone to death note would be an anime called Monster. If I had to describe it I would call it a pschological thriller but it's a lot more than that, definitely something to try if you liked death note. Code geass had a lot of different things going for it. The studio that did it (Sunrise) is known for doing all the gundam series. I would try Mobile Suit Gundam Seed (not gundam seed destiny) and 00 Gundam. If you liked those you can watch some of the older ones (8th ms team, 0083). They generally exist in different continuities so you don't need to worry about that. I liked really liked both Death Note and Code Geass for the psychological aspect and epic scope; especially Code Geass for the constant action. I don't really care about Gundams, I just really enjoyed CG for the incredibly epic scope and twists/turns of the story. | ||
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blubbdavid
Switzerland2412 Posts
For me the second best anime after Death Note, far better than Geass. Oh, and if you like psychological aspects, then you will love it. | ||
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lac29
United States1485 Posts
Honestly all the shows I listed though are above average animes that I would recommend. | ||
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progeny
Sweden43 Posts
And the dub is good if your more into dubs. Feels like this doesnt really do the show justice . 2 seasons out and 5 episode OVA airing(4out). I suggest you give it a try, youll notice pretty quickly if its to your liking. | ||
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Siniyas
Germany66 Posts
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YejinYejin
United States1053 Posts
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Chairman Ray
United States11903 Posts
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lac29
United States1485 Posts
On March 25 2011 06:14 Siniyas wrote: If you liked death note, definitly watch kaiji. You will probably go trough it in one go + there is the sequel coming soon ^^. Have you seen Akagi or One Outs? Edit: Also I was wrong about One Outs being by the same guy as Akagi or Kaiji. Also, go watch the subtitled versions ... I greatly prefer them over the dubs. | ||
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xmShake
United States1100 Posts
Serial Experiments Lain Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Cromartie High School + Show Spoiler + waitin for hotbid to come in and recommend BB | ||
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IMlemon
Lithuania296 Posts
Monster - pretty damn good psychological triller. Not very popular in anime circles because it isn't very escapist or something, I dont know. Legends of galactic heroes - space opera about war between two nations. Just watch it. Mushishi - incredibly chill episodic fantasy series. Best watched after a hard day of work. Shigurui - explores a backstory of two samurai about to duel. Very different from other anime because of the characters. No burning spirit or other crap. Lots of gore too. Detroit metal city - if you're going to watch a comedy series watch this one. Tengen toppa gurren lagann - I hate traditional shounen/battle/whatever animes. They all suck without exceptions except this one. It has all parts required for being absolute shit but somehow it doesn't. In fact, its the best goddamn anime I have watched and I dont know how they pulled this off. Mistifying. edit: Serial lain as from post above. | ||
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DrivE
United States2554 Posts
edit: oops looks like it was already recommended | ||
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Latham
9588 Posts
 Certainly the people in here gave you good advice already. I can only echo their suggestions. To contribute a bit however, I'll post something they did not: http://www.mediafire.com/?04l8rr0d7uduy0s This is a rar file that has a few anime charts in it. If you're ever in doubt of what to watch, want suggestions or want to switch genres, look into these charts. Hope they'll serve you well, as they are for the majority of us in the ADT thread Drop by our thread sometime and discuss what you watched . ADT is a magical place. It's about everything. Anime, VNs, LNs, anime music, currently airing seasons/anime, etc.etc. The main topic changes daily in there and derails are very common.Don't let it overwhelm you all at once, and just take it at your own pace =) Eventually you'll fit in ^^ If worst comes to worst you can just post asking us what the hell we're talking about xD | ||
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Jugan
United States1566 Posts
Gungrave - Less well known, Gungrave is an awesome anime. The themes are clear throughout the anime, but are also very deep. I promise you it will make you shed a tear at one point or another. | ||
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Seronei
Sweden991 Posts
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