[Official] Anime/Manga Thread

[deletedxyz]

im on Neon genesis episode 8 now, and i cant blame anyone for not liking it.

it dosnt seem attention grabbing or anything, but 8 episodes in and theres a bit of interest growing. seems there spending a long time character building first.

Prepare to get extremely frustrated or amazed by the last 3-4 episodes.

[Azusa]

I can't give anything more than just saying that you should watch anything on my list that's rated 7 and above. If you're interested for more specific anime, then drop a comment on my MAL profile.

not even a top 10 or 5 list?

[Black Flash]

Prepare to get extremely frustrated or amazed by the last 3-4 episodes.

I liked the series until the last few episodes, they just frustrated the hell out of me.

[deletedxyz]

not even a top 10 or 5 list?

I think you already watched all the anime I rated 9+. Anything I rated 9+ are a must watch. If you want t delve deeper, anything 8+ is good to go.

http://myanimelist.net/profile/arimakenshin

The top anime series are not exactly my favorites (which you can find on my MAL page) but they're definitely a must watch for any anime fan. If you want me to define the top 10 anime series in no particular order:

1) Cowbop Bebop

2) Ghost in the Shell

3) Mushi-shi

4) {Insert a must watch Gundam series such as Zeta Gundam}

5) {Insert Studio Ghibli movie: Grave of the Fireflies, Howl's moving castle, Spirited Away, Nausicaa of the Wind of the Valley, etc.}

6) Great Teacher Onizuka

7) Neon Genesis Evangelion or Akira or RahXephon

8) The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

9) Code Geass (basically defines what the popular anime in 2007 and beyond are like)

10) Monster

My Favorites (no particular order):

1) Kare Kano

2) RahXephon

3) Ghost in the Shell series (movies incuded)

4) Full Metal Panic series (all three seasons)

[RadishTM Veteran]

Sora no Manimani is probably my favourite anime for summer so far. Nice use of astronomy, all the characters have their own unique quirkiness which is awesome and the comedy is spot on :laugh:

Radish?

[Jamushroom Veteran]

@maskedforever: Saw my post? :p

I also asked if "Over Drive" was a recommendation, but haven't gotten a reply about it from anyone..

[RadishTM Veteran]

I also asked if "Over Drive" was a recommendation, but haven't gotten a reply about it from anyone..

Don't be a numpty, watch it :p

Oh and thanks for the recommendation for the song on Twitter! :)

Radish?

[Azusa]

I think you already watched all the anime I rated 9+. Anything I rated 9+ are a must watch. If you want t delve deeper, anything 8+ is good to go.

http://myanimelist.net/profile/arimakenshin

The top anime series are not exactly my favorites (which you can find on my MAL page) but they're definitely a must watch for any anime fan. If you want me to define the top 10 anime series in no particular order:

1) Cowbop Bebop

2) Ghost in the Shell

3) Mushi-shi

4) {Insert a must watch Gundam series such as Zeta Gundam}

5) {Insert Studio Ghibli movie: Grave of the Fireflies, Howl's moving castle, Spirited Away, Nausicaa of the Wind of the Valley, etc.}

6) Great Teacher Onizuka

7) Neon Genesis Evangelion or Akira or RahXephon

8) The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

9) Code Geass (basically defines what the popular anime in 2007 and beyond are like)

10) Monster

My Favorites (no particular order):

1) Kare Kano

2) RahXephon

3) Ghost in the Shell series (movies incuded)

4) Full Metal Panic series (all three seasons)

so im not missing anything major other than some form of Gundam...

[Jamushroom Veteran]

^You're comparing all that with Gundam, or did you really mean that those anime aren't major? Ghost In The Shell, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Akira and RahXephon are a lot more then Gundam. They aren't even anything like it. You should atleast watch Akira and Ghost In The Shell, both animes where groundbreaking material at the time. NGE is also a must see, but you just have to like the "emotion" side of such animes. If you don't, then forget about it :)

@Radish™: My pleasure. I take it that you like the song? I'm really digging HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR lately. They're really great :) And I'll check "Over Drive" out ;)

[RadishTM Veteran]

@Radish?: My pleasure. I take it that you like the song? I'm really digging HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR lately. They're really grea:):) And I'll check "Over Drive" ou;);)

Yep, it's a nice song indeed. I'm just racking up the plays with Stereopony at the momen:p:p

Radish?

[Azusa]

^You're comparing all that with Gundam, or did you really mean that those anime aren't major? Ghost In The Shell, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Akira and RahXephon are a lot more then Gundam. They aren't even anything like it. You should atleast watch Akira and Ghost In The Shell, both animes where groundbreaking material at the time. NGE is also a must see, but you just have to like the "emotion" side of such animes. If you don't, then forget about it :)

@Radish?: My pleasure. I take it that you like the song? I'm really digging HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR lately. They're really grea:):) And I'll check "Over Drive" ou;);)

no i've seen all them just one or two missing...

[Jamushroom Veteran]

^Ah, figured that. I just had to ask it though :p

@Radish™: Haha, that's what I'm doing with HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR :p

[Berserk87]

Prepare to get extremely frustrated or amazed by the last 3-4 episodes.

lol.

duly noted.

[deletedxyz]

@maskedforever: Saw my post? :p

I also asked if "Over Drive" was a recommendation, but haven't gotten a reply about it from anyone..

My bad, Capric0rn.

Yes, it's a definite must watch. It's one of the best sports anime series I've ever watched that are not dated. I looked at Prince of Tennis but it's just fluffy high school drama with Dragon Ball mixed into its tennis games while Over Drive shows how much passion one can have even when everyone thinks the main guy is a loser.

It hits me personally and even is part of my inspiration to keep to my training to become a triathlete even though I never was considered the best in athletics when I was in high school.

I hope that's a good enough recommendation. :p

so im not missing anything major other than some form of Gundam...

Pretty much. You've technically seen more anime than I have too so I'm sure you're more familiar with how many anime series don't seem that unique.

If you like Bleach, then you might Yu Yu Hakusho. It's one of my all time favorite action anime. Anything that happened in Bleach has already been covered in Yu Yu Hakusho. The extreme enemies, the tournament style combat, the romance, the drama, the training of spirit energy... It's all there.

[Jamushroom Veteran]

Hehe, thanks. I've never seen any sports anime so it'll be my first time. Now, you forgot the other post about "Soukyuu no Fafner" :p

Edited August 24, 2009 by Capric0rn

[deletedxyz]

Hehe, thanks. I've never seen any sports anime so it'll be my first time. Now, you forgot the other post about "Soukyuu no Fafner" :p

Ah, Gomen... >_> Multitasking while posting isn't good at all...

All I can say about Fafner is that it's probably the most emo mecha series I've ever laid my eyes upon. I couldn't survive past the first three episodes. HOWEVER, if you love Gundam SEED or Gundam 00, then this is right up your alley.

By the way, awesome sketch in your sig. 'Tis impressive.

[trag3dy]

Was there not a FMA:B episode this weekend? I can't find one anywhere and I don't recall seeing anything about there not being one?

[Berserk87]

Was there not a FMA:B episode this weekend? I can't find one anywhere and I don't recall seeing anything about there not being one?

thats what i was wondering.

i NEEDZ my FMA.

[Jamushroom Veteran]

@maskedforever: It's drawn by Togusa :p About Fafner, I've watch the first 2 episodes 3 months ago I believe. I haven't gone past those because to me it was way to much like NGE and RahXephon, which is the reason why I'm not going to finish watching it.

I'm also wondering where FMA:B 21 stays.

[deletedxyz]

@maskedforever: It's drawn by Togusa :p About Fafner, I've watch the first 2 episodes 3 months ago I believe. I haven't gone past those because to me it was way to much like NGE and RahXephon, which is the reason why I'm not going to finish watching it.

I'm also wondering where FMA:B 21 stays.

I would have been more than glad to watch Fafner if it was like NGE or RahXephon. Fafner is the combination of Gundam SEED and Dragonaut:The Resonance (which was so terrible that words can't describe it).

[Jamushroom Veteran]

Storywise, the way everything began, was way to much like NGE and RahXephon which makes it a terrible anime. It didn't remind me off Gundam SEED at all. Gundam SEED began like the original Gundam series. Both NGE and RahXephon had an original start compared to SEED. To me, Fafner almost looked like a direct copy of NGE and RahXephon, but with different art and such.

[Azusa]

lol what...also Detective Conan might just be the thing that replaces Bleach...

[shakey]

new bleach 234 is out. will watch in an hour. Another great episode. Just gets crazier and crazier.

Was there not a FMA:B episode this weekend? I can't find one anywhere and I don't recall seeing anything about there not being one?

Ya, no go on FMA this week i believe.

Edited August 26, 2009 by shakey

[Ci7]

oooo man , Hollow ishigo always keep amazing me

i thought "o **** he is going to release the hollow also" :s then ops ..... apparently the hollow have only interest to slice muramsa :laugh:

[Neo003]

:laugh: As soon as I knew that he's going to release the hollow ishigo, I knew he wouldn't be able to handle him. That was really funny moment at the end where he started attacking.