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If you come in here looking for "anime recommendations" then please refer to this chart before posting: Anime Recommendations (as of may 2014). We also have an IRC channel called #tladt where we all hang out. The channel is on Rizon, not QuakeNet! Feel free to check it out. TLADT discord is Discord.gg

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Skilledblob
Profile Joined April 2011
Germany3392 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-23 13:28:34
February 23 2012 13:25 GMT
#37601
On February 23 2012 21:58 ZaphoD[42] wrote:


Steins;gate
clannad
fate/zero
madoka

So my question is: manga or anime? (if thats a stupid question you just can't hear anymore, which I could imagine, I appologize^^)


they are all animes. But they are very good ones. I'd say go with Steins;Gate or Fate/Zero both are great to get back into anime. Clannads artstyle puts off some people though it's still one of the best romance/drama shows out there imo. Minds are kind of split about Madoka. It was great when you watched it as it aired but maybe lost a bit of its charm when you can watch it in one go. Though it is still a good magical girl anime that managed to get away from the usual Sailormoon esque stereotype.

my 2 cents I hope it helps you a bit.

For good manga maybe check out Wolfguy, Rakia, Arachnid
ZaphoD[42]
Profile Joined July 2011
Germany16 Posts
February 23 2012 13:36 GMT
#37602
I got a guideline and even some new recommendations.
Thats really all i hoped for, so I wholeheartedly thank you guys.
You're great!
DarthXX
Profile Joined September 2010
Australia998 Posts
February 23 2012 13:50 GMT
#37603
On February 23 2012 22:24 essencez wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 23 2012 21:58 ZaphoD[42] wrote:
Hey guys, its yet another annoying anime noob.
Since I have absolutely 0 experience with anime hopefully you guys can help me out a bit. Fear not i won't ask for any recommendations, because i got a lot of that while skimming through this thread, however almost all of the titles i encountered, do (according to wikipedia^^) exist in form of a manga as well as anime.

Personally i would probably prefer reading a manga (i found mirai nikki in this thread and i thank you for that gem guys), but most of you guys seem to rather watch an anime (hence the thread title i guess). So what do you think is the better choice and why?

Some examples of titles i found and might consider (a selection based solely on their number of appereances in this thread, i have no clue what they are about^^):

Steins;gate
clannad
fate/zero
madoka

So my question is: manga or anime? (if thats a stupid question you just can't hear anymore, which I could imagine, I appologize^^)


For series that started off as manga I'd recommend reading them as for the most part the first medium is usually better. However the series you listed started off as VNs (visual novels) and the manga is usually just used as a storyboard for the eventual anime and in that case I'd rather play it and if you're not willing to go that far watch it.


Wrong, Fate/Zero is a novel, Madoka is an original work by Shaft.
Naphal
Profile Joined December 2010
Germany2099 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-23 14:53:07
February 23 2012 14:10 GMT
#37604
The new season:

unusual love affairs very much?

mysterious girlfriend x
sankarea
amnesia

last 2 are necro on top, i need normal lovecomedies goddamnit!

may watch:

zetman (if it does not drag on like the manga...)
jormungand (sounds interesting)

will watch:

fate/zero s2 (who won't?)
medaka box (i like the manga for it's neverending supply of weird characters)

i also remember the nadia series from german television, but never watched more than some episodes of it, seems like a good adventure.

edit: oh apollon is by the watanabe (not the excel saga one xD) guess that should be checked out as well, i loved champloo and bebop.
Jyaki
Profile Joined March 2011
Australia170 Posts
February 23 2012 14:13 GMT
#37605
Anyone seen the Steins;Gate OVA that was released a few days back? So good!
essencez
Profile Joined February 2012
342 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-23 14:26:26
February 23 2012 14:24 GMT
#37606
On February 23 2012 22:50 DarthXX wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 23 2012 22:24 essencez wrote:
On February 23 2012 21:58 ZaphoD[42] wrote:
Hey guys, its yet another annoying anime noob.
Since I have absolutely 0 experience with anime hopefully you guys can help me out a bit. Fear not i won't ask for any recommendations, because i got a lot of that while skimming through this thread, however almost all of the titles i encountered, do (according to wikipedia^^) exist in form of a manga as well as anime.

Personally i would probably prefer reading a manga (i found mirai nikki in this thread and i thank you for that gem guys), but most of you guys seem to rather watch an anime (hence the thread title i guess). So what do you think is the better choice and why?

Some examples of titles i found and might consider (a selection based solely on their number of appereances in this thread, i have no clue what they are about^^):

Steins;gate
clannad
fate/zero
madoka

So my question is: manga or anime? (if thats a stupid question you just can't hear anymore, which I could imagine, I appologize^^)


For series that started off as manga I'd recommend reading them as for the most part the first medium is usually better. However the series you listed started off as VNs (visual novels) and the manga is usually just used as a storyboard for the eventual anime and in that case I'd rather play it and if you're not willing to go that far watch it.


Wrong, Fate/Zero is a novel, Madoka is an original work by Shaft.


Fineee I'll go fix it.

On February 23 2012 23:13 Jyaki wrote:
Anyone seen the Steins;Gate OVA that was released a few days back? So good!


Yea watched it just now, nice way to finish off the series. Icing on the delicious cake.
essence.gg - "Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett
redFF
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States3910 Posts
February 23 2012 14:50 GMT
#37607
It was awesome, and their's still a movie coming out.
redFF
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States3910 Posts
February 23 2012 14:51 GMT
#37608
On February 23 2012 21:58 ZaphoD[42] wrote:
Hey guys, its yet another annoying anime noob.
Since I have absolutely 0 experience with anime hopefully you guys can help me out a bit. Fear not i won't ask for any recommendations, because i got a lot of that while skimming through this thread, however almost all of the titles i encountered, do (according to wikipedia^^) exist in form of a manga as well as anime.

Personally i would probably prefer reading a manga (i found mirai nikki in this thread and i thank you for that gem guys), but most of you guys seem to rather watch an anime (hence the thread title i guess). So what do you think is the better choice and why?

Some examples of titles i found and might consider (a selection based solely on their number of appereances in this thread, i have no clue what they are about^^):

Steins;gate
clannad
fate/zero
madoka

So my question is: manga or anime? (if thats a stupid question you just can't hear anymore, which I could imagine, I appologize^^)

I don't think any of those shows have manga.
BrTarolg
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
United Kingdom3579 Posts
February 23 2012 14:56 GMT
#37609
Upotte!! seems pretty amazing lol

Anthropomorphised assault rifles? Bring it on

Also anyone notice the art in hyouka?

sankarea is also a pretty good manga

Also, mysterious girlfriend x anime WEEE

Unfortunately i've read these mangas so, usually i don't get around to the anime once reading.
musai
Profile Joined May 2010
Canada552 Posts
February 23 2012 16:39 GMT
#37610
can't wait for sankarea and amnesia D:
Chiharu Harukaze
Profile Joined September 2011
12112 Posts
February 23 2012 17:27 GMT
#37611
Eureka AO seems interesting since I enjoyed Eureka Seven. Hyouka is a KyoAni production so I'll definitely check it out.

And... is that a Saki prequel? With more Nodochi and Penguin?

Nothing else really catches my eye. So much moeblob.
It's like, "Is the Federation's Mobile Suit some kind of monster?"
Skilledblob
Profile Joined April 2011
Germany3392 Posts
February 23 2012 17:29 GMT
#37612
On February 24 2012 02:27 Chiharu Harukaze wrote:
Eureka AO seems interesting since I enjoyed Eureka Seven. Hyouka is a KyoAni production so I'll definitely check it out.

And... is that a Saki prequel? With more Nodochi and Penguin?

Nothing else really catches my eye. So much moeblob.


the Saki anime is a side story with the school Nodoka came from.
ZoW
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States3983 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-23 17:31:02
February 23 2012 17:30 GMT
#37613
man im stuck at school for another 5 hours

can't wait to watch steins gate special
the courage to be a lazy bum
solidbebe
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Netherlands4921 Posts
February 23 2012 18:00 GMT
#37614
On February 24 2012 02:30 ZoW wrote:
man im stuck at school for another 5 hours

can't wait to watch steins gate special


Good luck!
That's the 2nd time in a week I've seen someone sig a quote from this GD and I have never witnessed a sig quote happen in my TL history ever before. -Najda
MichaelEU
Profile Joined February 2011
Netherlands816 Posts
February 23 2012 18:12 GMT
#37615
http://0taku.livedoor.biz/archives/4120139.html

I only caught the OVAs and random manga volumes.

Not sure if want.

English: http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2012/02/22/new-yomiko-from-new-read-or-die-manga-rod-rehabilitation-previewed
世界を革命する力を!― znf: "Michael-oniichan ( *^▽^*)ノ✩キラ✩"
KazeHydra
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Japan2788 Posts
February 23 2012 18:58 GMT
#37616
On February 23 2012 21:58 ZaphoD[42] wrote:
Hey guys, its yet another annoying anime noob.
Since I have absolutely 0 experience with anime hopefully you guys can help me out a bit. Fear not i won't ask for any recommendations, because i got a lot of that while skimming through this thread, however almost all of the titles i encountered, do (according to wikipedia^^) exist in form of a manga as well as anime.

Personally i would probably prefer reading a manga (i found mirai nikki in this thread and i thank you for that gem guys), but most of you guys seem to rather watch an anime (hence the thread title i guess). So what do you think is the better choice and why?

Some examples of titles i found and might consider (a selection based solely on their number of appereances in this thread, i have no clue what they are about^^):

Steins;gate
clannad
fate/zero
madoka

So my question is: manga or anime? (if thats a stupid question you just can't hear anymore, which I could imagine, I appologize^^)

Honestly, I don't feel any of those are good gateway anime though I suppose it's fine since you read Mirai Nikki and enjoyed it. S;G has a very slow start, Clannad is good but some people don't like it but probably the best starter of the 4, F/Z is a prequel so you're better off watching Fate Stay Night first (not absolutely needed but you will understand and enjoy F/Z more if you do), and Madoka is pretty...different (trying not to spoil anything in case you don't know). As much as I hate to admit it, Death Note and Code Geass have huge success as gateway anime. I really want to recommend One Piece, but its length is often understandably too intimidating for newcomers. Nodame Cantabile was mentioned earlier; I think that would be good if you appreciate music. Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood, or the manga, would also be great.

Even though Spring season has almost nothing that I'm excited for, there seems to be a pretty good amount that I'm willing to try. Won't get my hopes up but definitely going to try out a lot of them and see how it goes.
"Because I know this promise that won’t disappear will turn even a cause of tears into strength. You taught me that if I can believe, there is nothing that cannot come true." - Nana Mizuki (Yakusoku) 17:36 ils kaze got me into nana 17:36 ils by his blog
MichaelEU
Profile Joined February 2011
Netherlands816 Posts
February 23 2012 19:14 GMT
#37617
Nobody is better off watching F/SN. Nobody.

FMA is the best gateway anime I know of. It's varied and good.
世界を革命する力を!― znf: "Michael-oniichan ( *^▽^*)ノ✩キラ✩"
triangle
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
United States3803 Posts
February 23 2012 19:20 GMT
#37618
I generally think of Cowboy Bebop as a great gateway anime, because it is both accessible and an excellent show.
Also known as waterfall / w4terfall
zalz
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Netherlands3704 Posts
February 23 2012 19:26 GMT
#37619
On February 24 2012 04:14 MichaelEU wrote:
Nobody is better off watching F/SN. Nobody.

FMA is the best gateway anime I know of. It's varied and good.


I will go and commit the ultimate sin:

FMA the original. Brotherhood is the inferior version.
Sufficiency
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Canada23833 Posts
February 23 2012 19:32 GMT
#37620
GC18:

+ Show Spoiler +
Gai's abilities are seriously imbalanced.
https://twitter.com/SufficientStats
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