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Valkyria Chronicle anime is made for chicks. Melodrama love triangle romance that never existed in the game? Sure, sounds like a load of fun.
I really like Full Metal Panic! The second season (TSR) is really gorgeous, and I think it's the most impressive animation feat that KyotoAnimation has ever done. However, it does entail wading through 24 episodes of season 1 animated by Gonzo. Gundam Unicorn is mentioned on the previous page, so I assume you've taken that into consideration.
On December 26 2010 05:47 Latham wrote: Also, can anyone recommend Library Wars (Toshokan Senso)? This title has been nagging at me for a long time now, but I never really got around to watching it.
I didn't like it, not because it's terrible but the premise is rather silly that I can't find myself to suspend my disbelief. It's also a pretty character driven show, and I never warmed up the the heroine.
By the way, Sentenal, do you play SD gundam series?
On December 26 2010 12:59 Zergneedsfood wrote: [At this point, I'm open to almost anything. I mean, here's the list of what I just watched recently:
Toradora Katanagatari (favorite out of all of them so far) Durarara! Eureka Seven
I mean....right there all the stories are pretty different from each other and are in different genres or whatevers.
So anything that you like I'll give it a shot!
Have you seen: Kara no Kyoukai Denpateki na Kanojo Now and Then, Here and There Eve no Jikan
Kyoukai's on my list of to-watches. It's just sitting somewhere around here....
Kanojo....never heard of. Is that bad?
Now and Then, Here and There I KNOW I've heard it somewhere, but no. And Eve No Jikan I've heard of too.
Aite. A new list, and more Animes to watch...
Here we go!!
Eye-cancer Anime + other stuff.
Denpateki is not that well known, but it is fucking awesome. It's only two episodes unfortunately. But since it's only two eps, you have no excuse not to watch it. It's one of my favorites for a reason.
Now and Then, Here and There is about a kid from modern times that gets dragged into a post-apocalyptic world. It's is rather old, but the art isn't bad by any means. The middle is kinda meh in my opinion, but the start (when you get introduced to the setting) is good, and the end is very good.
On December 26 2010 17:55 TimeOut wrote: Since I'm somehow in a "I want robots to beat the shit out of each other"-mood right now, any recommendation for recent/modern-animated mecha shows, comparable to Code Geass (in battle style/art/quality, the mecha fights were awesome)? I don't know much about all the mecha series in general. I guess I've only seen Code Geass, Eureka Seven, the old Evangelions (although I've nearly forgot most of it) and as I said the first Gundam movie right now. So something that doesn't require a huge amount of background / franchise knowledge would be best.
I have watched very few mecha anime, but fortunately, there's a chart for every occasion: + Show Spoiler +
I don't know what most of that stuff is, and I can't really comment on the quality of the chart, but if nothing else, it gives you a place to start looking.
On December 26 2010 12:59 Zergneedsfood wrote: [At this point, I'm open to almost anything. I mean, here's the list of what I just watched recently:
Toradora Katanagatari (favorite out of all of them so far) Durarara! Eureka Seven
I mean....right there all the stories are pretty different from each other and are in different genres or whatevers.
So anything that you like I'll give it a shot!
Have you seen: Kara no Kyoukai Denpateki na Kanojo Now and Then, Here and There Eve no Jikan
Kyoukai's on my list of to-watches. It's just sitting somewhere around here....
Kanojo....never heard of. Is that bad?
Now and Then, Here and There I KNOW I've heard it somewhere, but no. And Eve No Jikan I've heard of too.
Aite. A new list, and more Animes to watch...
Here we go!!
Eye-cancer Anime + other stuff.
Denpateki is not that well known, but it is fucking awesome. It's only two episodes unfortunately. But since it's only two eps, you have no excuse not to watch it. It's one of my favorites for a reason.
Now and Then, Here and There is about a kid from modern times that gets dragged into a post-apocalyptic world. It's is rather old, but the art isn't bad by any means. The middle is kinda meh in my opinion, but the start (when you get introduced to the setting) is good, and the end is very good.
On December 26 2010 17:55 TimeOut wrote: Since I'm somehow in a "I want robots to beat the shit out of each other"-mood right now, any recommendation for recent/modern-animated mecha shows, comparable to Code Geass (in battle style/art/quality, the mecha fights were awesome)? I don't know much about all the mecha series in general. I guess I've only seen Code Geass, Eureka Seven, the old Evangelions (although I've nearly forgot most of it) and as I said the first Gundam movie right now. So something that doesn't require a huge amount of background / franchise knowledge would be best.
I have watched very few mecha anime, but fortunately, there's a chart for every occasion: + Show Spoiler +
I don't know what most of that stuff is, and I can't really comment on the quality of the chart, but if nothing else, it gives you a place to start looking.
Bounen no Xam'd = <3
It's definitely worth the watch, along with Eureka Seven. Can't say much for the others though. ><
Seconding LoGH. Even if it is 110 episodes and I still haven't completed it, it is one of the best and grandest human-centric space opera stories ever told. The 110 episodes are nearly without any filler, because LoGH was a 110 episodes OVA and not a TV series. So it is mostly filled to the brink with plot. The animation quality is also very good for such an old series. It is not comparable to "modern" anime, but I wouldn't say that it induces eye cancer. Old shows like Armored Trooper Votoms for example are much much worse in my opinion (of course old animation can have it's own charm).
Maybe its just the laser disc rips of LoGH I'm watching, but the QUALITY is alot more noticeable than Votoms.
By the way, Sentenal, do you play SD gundam series?
Nope. I've only player a few Gundam video games, mostly PS2 ones like Federation vs ZAFT 2, and ACE 3 if you count that.
(Why is LoGH on the mecha chart?)
/m/ claims LoGH because its "close enough", seeing as how its a sci-fi space war anime. Its Mecha without the mecha.
Anyway, I'll comment on those shows that I do know of in that Mecha chart, since alot haven't heard of them. Bolded titles are ones I recommend: Gundam Trilogy: Basically the original gundam show in 3 movies, supposed to be pretty good (I've never watched the trilogy). I still recommend it though. Gundam 0080: Gundam OVA, has alot about the civilian side of the One Year war, some very good animated battle scenes, I didn't like it because the main character is like a 10 year old kid who wants to play war (don't worry, he doesn't ever pilot). Gunbuster: GO WATCH NOW. Its the show that put Gainex on the map, sooo good. FMP!: I think most here have watched it. RahXephon: I've heard its similar to Evangelion, but have never watched it myself. Overman King Gainer: Was directed by Happy Tomino (the guy who directed Gundam). Very similar to Turn A Gundam in style, have never watched it personally. Gurren Lagann: most here have watched it, veri good show Gunbuster is better. Tekkaman Blade: There is alot of shouting in this show, and one of the VAs in this show (who is also the voice actor who plays Kyosuke in SRW) broke a microphone 3 times due to it. Haven't watched it. Ghost in the Shell: Cyber punk stuff, not very mecha IMO. Haven't seen alot of it. Giant Robo: This is a very good OVA. Its more of a Super Hero series than a Mecha show though. Very old school in style, very good animation. Recommended. Eva: I hate this show. Votoms: Very old show, late 70s early 80s? Probably the most "Real Robot" mecha show I have ever watched. I haven't finished it yet, but the second arc where they are in the Jungle is very good. Its like a mix between Rambo and 08th MS Team. Sorta. Recommended. Mazinkaiser: If you have never seen a Mazinger show before, Makinkaiser is a good place to start out. Its a pretty good Super Robot show, plus its an OVA so good animation. Recommended. Big O: Another good show that I have seen very little of. Apparently its like Batman+Mecha. Its supposed to be good, so maybe you guys can check it out. New Getter Robo: If you have never seen a Getter Robo show, WATCH THIS. This show is as awesome as Gurren Lagann, if Gurren Lagann was piloted by people who are both awesome and batshit insane at the same time (Getter Robo litterally runs on the Pilot's insanity in the manga, apparently). Recommended. G Gundam: Super Robot Gundam. Very fun show, recommended. Heroic Age: I dropped this show. Same character design as Gundam SEED, starts off slow. People have claimed its similar to Starcraft, but I failed to see the similarily beyond "3 different races". LoGH: GO WATCH NOW. Macross DYRL: Basically a movie version of the original series. Very good, recommended. Macross Plus: Macross+Top Gun. Recommended. Nadesico: Its not as good as FMP!, but its the same type of "light hearted Real Robot" show that FMP can be. It has a loli in it that people love. Decent 90s anime, recommended. Ideon: All I know about this one is Ideon is supposed to be the "GM God" or something, IDK. As in, a Godly version of the GMs from Gundam. Haven't actually watched it. Dunbine: This show is like mecha and fairys I think. Never watched it, supposed to be decent though? Eureka 7: I didn't like this show, but it is fairly popular, and I should probably give it another shot. Escaflowne: Mecha+Medieval Fantasy stuff. Very unique, one of my favorite animes. Recommended. GunxSword: My friend has called it the Cowboy Bebop of Mecha, but I haven't watched it. Gravion: Super Robot show, lots of fanservice. The show seemed to be lacking something which all good Super Robot shows had, and thus wasn't really awesome. I never really could put my finger on it. It went through the motions, but didn't have the soul. I dropped it. Godannar: I loved this show. Super Robot stuff, fan service, alot of ridiculous action and mecha design. Its one of my favorites. Recommended. Dancouga Nova: Kinda short, but decent. The main character is a hot chick. Recommended, but not as much as some other stuff. Zeta Gundam: Considered to be one of THE best Gundam shows ever made. And it is very good. Highly Recommended. Note that it is a direct sequel to the original Gundam, so at least watch the Gundam Trilogy from earlier before this one. Gundam X: Sort of the dark horse in the Gundam fandom. I think its really good, but lack of ratings got it canceled early, resulting in a rushed ending. Its like a Gundam show, after the world gets owned by many colony drops, so its set in a post-apocalyptic setting. Garrod, the main character, is THE most likable Gundam main character ever. Recommended. Gundam 00: Its fairly recent, so most people should know about it, so won't comment much. First season good, second season was lol. Turn A Gundam: A very unique Gundam show. How should I describe it... Okay, basically, eventually in Gundam shows, Gundams got so powerful, that when 2 Mobile Suits fought, they ended the world. And then they ended the world. A few thousand years later, when the Earth had recovered up to rough WWI tech (rifles, horse drawn artillary, biplanes), people from the Moon invade with Robots and stuff. Then the Earth side accidentally digs up the Turn A Gundam, and eventually other ancient weapons. But the story is more of an adventure story, and light-hearted in nature for the most part. It is not a Tomino-kill-em-all like Zeta or Victory Gundam. Highly Recommend. Code Geass: People love this show. Season 1 was good, but I thought Season 2 was a travesty. /m/ tends to agree, /a/ tends to disagree lol GaoGaiGar: I recommend this to ONLY people who like Super Robot shows. GaoGaiGar Final is great and awesome, and what the second half of Gurren Lagann should have been. However, in the series, you have to get through like 40 episodes of Monster of the Week type stuff to get to the really good stuff. Recommended to some.
Shows that aren't on the chart, but should be, are Gundam SEED, Shin Mazinger, Getter Robo Armageddon, Gundam 08th MS Team, Gundam Unicorn, and Macross Frontier. Possibly others that are slipping my mind.
On December 27 2010 12:05 triangle wrote: Haibane Renmei.
...that is a random list. Why do you want 10?
List of things I haven't seen that I've been told are 'alright' or 'good', should have my MAL profile in the quote area, which should show I've already seen a decent amount of anime, it seems to obviously get harder and harder to find brilliant series with the more anime you watch.
I'm requesting 10 as I'm in marathon mode while I'm on my holidays, so chances are I'll finish a series in a day. So I'm asking for 10 so I don't need to ask again tomorrow.
On December 27 2010 11:29 Sentenal wrote: Code Geass: People love this show. Season 1 was good, but I thought Season 2 was a travesty. /m/ tends to agree, /a/ tends to disagree lol
I find it extremely sad that season two is rated higher on MAL than season 1 -_-
The Accelerator fight is stupid as well. Accelerator could have killed Touma in a second by sending a metal pole through his chest, but due to Touma's unbreakable main character aura, this doesn't happen...
The rest of the cast is alright though.
Should I just grind this series to the end for Railgun? I heard Railgun was good and doesn't have Touma as the protagonist...
On December 27 2010 14:13 HitoriTomoyo wrote: I don't have ten series for immediate recommendation, but I only have a small list of random slice-of-life series to recommend.
Hyakko! Seto no Hanayome Seitokai Yakuindomo Shinyraku! Ika Musume
I meant from the picture in my post, but ah well. I've seen/tried all of those already.
EPT
It's one of my favorites for a reason.![[image loading]](http://imgur.com/KyV3a.jpg)
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