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I would highly suggest checking out Satoshi Kon's works. All of his movies and of course Paranoia Agent. You have likely seen Paranoia Agent, though. You are looking for something that's rather rare, and what Zergneedsfood mentioned was pretty much all of the similar ones.
Cat Soup is an amazing 30 minute mini-movie. That might be just what you're looking for. It's 10/10. For a more casual anime, you could try Kino's Journey. Episodic series, but doesn't tie together as much like Tatami does. Definitely top-tier though.
Lastly, you could try Boogiepop Phantom or Texhnolyze. I never saw Boogiepop since the director is mehhh, but it is supposed to be similar to Lain. Texh has obvious similarities with Lain. Oh, and maybe Xam'd would be okay, but is isn't really that abstract. Ghost Hound might also have what you are interested in. I dunno.
Oh, if you're into a more sci-fi kind of anime, I'd also recommend Pale Cocoon. It is only 25 minutes long, but so good!
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On May 03 2013 10:31 Blargh wrote:
I would highly suggest checking out Satoshi Kon's works. All of his movies and of course Paranoia Agent. You have likely seen Paranoia Agent, though. You are looking for something that's rather rare, and what Zergneedsfood mentioned was pretty much all of the similar ones.
Cat Soup is an amazing 30 minute mini-movie. That might be just what you're looking for. It's 10/10. For a more casual anime, you could try Kino's Journey. Episodic series, but doesn't tie together as much like Tatami does. Definitely top-tier though.
Lastly, you could try Boogiepop Phantom or Texhnolyze. I never saw Boogiepop since the director is mehhh, but it is supposed to be similar to Lain. Texh has obvious similarities with Lain. Oh, and maybe Xam'd would be okay, but is isn't really that abstract. Ghost Hound might have what you are interested in. I dunno.
i have indeed seen kon's stuff and cat soup, but there were a few mentioned that i have not so far. thanks guys!
i don't actuall remember why i didn't like texhnolyze so i will rewatch 
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I know what you kind of mean. The first 8 episodes of Texhnolyze are basically nothing happening for the most part. I think one episode has a woman crossing her legs for like ten minutes. I felt something similar with Lain but for Texhnolyze the first few episodes really can be a turn off (and I liked Texhnolyze volumes more than I did Lain). But those are kind of important though and the series just gets better and better after that.
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Yes, watch Texhnolyze, first 8 episodes are great, in my opinion. After that it picks up the pace, but doesn't necessarily get better (it can't get better stays as just awesome). Also, I like slow stuff so... keep watching even if the first 8 are slow cause later it's just as good but quicker pace.
Edit: Think I'll try watching Haibane Renmei, looks like it could be pretty good.
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Haibane Renmei and the book it was inspired by are both fucking awesome.
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Haibane Renmei is my top 5 fav. Even though I couldn't rate it 10 it just resonate better.
But it's not really similar to Lain.
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Anyone reading http://myanimelist.net/manga/35573/orange. I read the synopsis looks really interesting. Kinda matches the whole "romance time travel" sort of thing I was looking for, kinda but not really.
I just want some opinions before I start on it.
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On May 03 2013 11:52 Emnjay808 wrote:Anyone reading http://myanimelist.net/manga/35573/orange. I read the synopsis looks really interesting. Kinda matches the whole "romance time travel" sort of thing I was looking for, kinda but not really. I just want some opinions before I start on it.
It's meh.
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On May 03 2013 10:31 Blargh wrote:
Oh, and maybe Xam'd would be okay
It really wouldnt be, atleast not for what hes looking.
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+ Show Spoiler [Yahari 5] +Wow the second half of the episode got really deep for this kind of show. Hope it keeps going this way, really unexpected and there are inklings of a greater plot going on.
And lol @ Valvrave 4, I swear it keeps getting dumber and dumber..
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It is actually pretty much standard fare for that genre though, not sure what you were expecting.
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On May 03 2013 13:47 Ushio wrote:+ Show Spoiler [Yahari 5] +Wow the second half of the episode got really deep for this kind of show. Hope it keeps going this way, really unexpected and there are inklings of a greater plot going on. And lol @ Valvrave 4, I swear it keeps getting dumber and dumber..
It's been relatively "deep" from episode one. I think it's an excellent show, and it's also one that I can easily relate to.
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We all know what tomorrow is guys...
We waited 2 weeks for this!!!
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On May 03 2013 13:16 Rebs wrote:It really wouldnt be, atleast not for what hes looking.
That's what the "maybe" and "but it isn't really abstract" part was for ^_^.
He might like it if he liked Kaiba or Eva or something like that. Doesn't seem -that- far-fetched. Plus, it's a really good anime, and he seems to have interest in really good animes!
And I'm so relieved to have not put any time into watching Valvrave!
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Valvrave is exactly what I've been waiting for. God I love trainwrecks like this.
New Kurosawa sounds great. Now if only Madhouse would announce Akagi season 2 or a movie. Surely Washizu is finished in the manga by now. Or a Ten adaptation. Or anything, give me more FKMT goodness.
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On May 03 2013 10:05 ZenithM wrote:Still liking Hataraku Maou. Good stuff
Ya last episode was really good.
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On May 03 2013 18:01 sung_moon wrote:Ya last episode was really good.
On May 03 2013 08:15 BurningSera wrote:
Wow Maou-sama #5 is pretty decent. I did not expect that kind of budget on this anime lol Maou and yusa are so cool when they are back to their real form lol
We can make a little fan group!!
But i am not too keen on the satan is becoming the 'good guy' tbh and that poor lucifer guy rofl.
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On May 03 2013 18:04 BurningSera wrote:Show nested quote +On May 03 2013 18:01 sung_moon wrote:On May 03 2013 10:05 ZenithM wrote:Still liking Hataraku Maou. Good stuff Ya last episode was really good. Show nested quote +On May 03 2013 08:15 BurningSera wrote:
Wow Maou-sama #5 is pretty decent. I did not expect that kind of budget on this anime lol Maou and yusa are so cool when they are back to their real form lol We can make a little fan group!! But i am not too keen on the satan is becoming the 'good guy' tbh and that poor lucifer guy rofl.
What I like is that they're all becoming more pathetic by the minute, even though they're still apparently powerful :D
+ Show Spoiler +"Pathetic" in a cute way. Like Maou only caring about being the employee of the month and such. Or the B-movie exchange between Maou and Ashiya. I can't help but smile everytime.
Or a Ten adaptation. Or anything, give me more FKMT goodness.
What I would do for a Ten adaptation...
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