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Captain Invictus posted:I heard someone talking on a podcast about how they want a more realistic take on the trapped in a video game world. 
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Ytlaya posted:Honestly SaiKano is one of those shows I thought was really good when I first watched it in high school, but in retrospect was just tragedy porn. It was sort of like the tragedy version of a horror movie that relies on jump scares. I'm not sure if any of the other people recommending it also watched it many years ago like me (I imagine some might have, given when it came out), but I would take that into account. I felt the same way. I first watched it in college and decided to get the DVDs when I saw them on sale years later. The rewatch was definitely not as good, but it still punched me in the gut. The OVA mini series is just the same story told with different characters. I know it was trying to pull the whole parallel with the original story angle, but kind of falls flat since we never really see or hear of the OG weapon girl in the original series.
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Apr 19, 2017 03:35
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Nate RFB posted:This is not in response to anyone in particular, but I've been hit with a sudden nostalgia for Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. You know what's a great, GREAT loving manga, that hardly ever gets talked about? Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. Please read Hayao Miyazaki's Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, it's probably better than anything you have read or are reading. I got this poo poo for $14 at a Book Off in San Diego.   
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May 5, 2017 23:18
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Meldonox posted:I've been pretty out of the loop for most of the last decade or so, but I have some free time on my hands that I don't know what to do with and figured I'd check out some cartoons. I've seen a handful of the bigger names over the last few years, but I don't know what I've missed out or am missing out on and I'm pretty sure I'm long past the point in my life where I can sit through just any old show. Steins;Gate (Bonus: The dub for this is really loving good.) Fate/Zero (The best way to enjoy the Fate franchise without delving too deep.) Daily Lives of Highschool Boys (Think Nichijou with boys instead of girls and a bit more tongue-in-cheek.)
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Oct 19, 2017 02:32
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Heavy Metal posted:Looking for some anime recommendations from 2010 to now or so! Steins;Gate Fate/Zero Fate: Unlimited Blade Works the new Hunter x Hunter Madoka Magica Kara no Kyoukai And even though you can argue its slice of life, Shirobako.
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Nov 28, 2017 03:24
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Splode posted:I hated it. It had a few cool concepts that it really didn't do enough with (mainly the holographic everything) and the main premise was way too 19th century CRIMINAL BRAIN nonsense with no real critique of that, instead focusing on the much more boring "is killing wrong?" RabidWeasel posted:Uhhh I feel like I watched a totally different show because it seemed like there was plenty of critique of the core concept of the Sibyl system. Sure, most of the characters you see are perfectly fine with it, that's kind of the point. I am of the third way. I remember watching Psycho-Pass years ago, but can't remember a drat thing about it. It left basically no impression on me. Also, to add to Heavy Metal's watch list: Catch the Brootherhood remake of Full Metal Alchemist. Also, Kaiba if you want some psychedelic poo poo to get high with.
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Nov 29, 2017 00:48
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khy posted:I'm in the mood for something really lovely : A sci-fi/mecha harem show that focuses more on comedy than the mecha fights. Godannar
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Nov 29, 2017 16:25
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The Colonel posted:i don't really remember any individual fights in the 11 episodes of fate/zero i watched having anything more interesting than barrages of flashy cg. apocrypha has some serious issues with still being way too talky but even the first few episodes of that had way more going on with the action that made it actually fun to follow I only remember three major uses of CG in F/Z, actually: Berserker, The Air Ship, and The Cup + mud Yeah, the last one looked bad, but I thought the dogfight looked awesome. And Berserker was purposefully CG because his weird rear end ability is supposed to make him look unnatural. AlternateNu fucked around with this message at 21:01 on Jan 4, 2018 |
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Jan 4, 2018 20:54
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ufarn posted:So I kind of set the thread on fire with my Fate order question, so I'm gonna try with JoJo to see if it's less controversial. You actually want to start with the OVA, Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan.
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Jan 6, 2018 15:00
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there wolf posted:Can anyone recommend a good anime for young kids, something with a narrative and lots of episodes? We're trying to avoid Pokemon. Princess Tutu
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Endorph posted:princess tutu goes a little dark/metafictional I wouldn't really say it's a good idea, everything past the first few eps would go over their heads. if you want something on the 'girlier' end of things, check out precure. or, well, glitter force, for the dubs. they're on netflix. Don't treat kids like they're dumb. Not being experienced in the metanarrative doesn't mean they won't understand or enjoy the drama.
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Feb 3, 2018 03:29
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Neddy Seagoon posted:I'm disappointed at all of you for no-one suggesting the classic that is Samurai Pizza Cats Where do you even find that, though? I didn’t think they even released the dub outside of syndication. I found a torrent of some mediocre VHS rips a few years ago, but that was it when I went looking.
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Feb 3, 2018 14:11
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Davincie posted:3 seconds of google That makes sense. They didn't host the show until 2015. Neddy Seagoon posted:Madman Entertainment released a pair of DVD slimpacks here in Australia with all fiftytwo episodes. I assumed the US got a release as well. Madman only holds the distro rights in Australia and New Zealand. Discotek Media holds the rights in North America, and apparently, they released the series on bluray back in 2016. Well, I know what my next Amazon purchase is going to be.
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Feb 3, 2018 14:52
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Jenny Angel posted:Hey would you guys mind helping me narrow down a rapidly ballooning watch list now that I'm about to finish all three animes I'm currently watching? You can watch Luluco in an evening. The episodes are only 5 - 10 minutes long. I would throw my hat into Konosuba. Despite a lot of the ecchi humor, the characters are just great. Though, you'll get a little more out of it if you have a history of playing fantasy RPGs. I hear good things about Dragon Maid, too. But, I've never seen it.
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Mar 21, 2018 14:10
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ninjewtsu posted:Baccano arguably starts way too fast. The first episode is the chronological endpoint of most of the plotlines, and jumps between different time frames with extreme frequency (the show itself is actually like 3 plotlines that are each chronologically a year apart, being shown concurrently. Also, multiple key members of the cast appear in all 3 plotlines, in case you were wondering if this would get confusing at all) One of those plotlines is a little more than a year removed from the others.
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Apr 20, 2018 13:34
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Paperhouse posted:I'm in the mood for something 90s as heck. I have watched and very much liked Eva, Utena, Lain and Escaflowne, and while these aren't all similar I feel like they're high quality, mostly serious shows with good/interesting plots/themes. What could I try next? Boogiepop Phantom 
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Gejimayu posted:Any good psychological/horror anime movies that I should watch? Movies preferable as my wife and I don't have a lot of time for series right now. Wasurenagumo, maybe? It is just an OVA, though. So, it's not that long. If you do have time for a series, I'd go for the classic, Boogiepop Phantom.
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May 13, 2018 04:38
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Seconding Canaan and Black Lagoon re: awesome gun battles. There's also that one scene is Madoka Magica: Rebellion.
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Jun 25, 2018 22:54
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I just got around to watching Yoru wa Mijikashi! Aruke yo Otome! It was pretty freaking great. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a acid-laced one shot.
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Jun 29, 2018 02:28
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StrixNebulosa posted:Occultic;Nine is insane and all about conspiracy theories. It also moves at breakneck speed. Trying to cram an entire VN into 12 eps will do that. Julias posted:I'd also reccomend Serial Experiments Lain or Paranoia Agent This is a good and correct recommendation.
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Aug 26, 2018 13:29
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Furnaceface posted:So I think I want to change things up a bit. Whats a good happy show that is focused more on adults instead of kids/teenagers. Usagi Drop. So  (Can get real as gently caress.) Arguably best Dad anime. 
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Sep 2, 2018 22:36
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ninjewtsu posted:I want to know what the bojack horseman of anime is If you're looking for terrible people being terrible to each other for laughs, it's actually Konosuba. If you're looking for terrible people making bad decisions because of crippling anxiety/social issues, it's Welcome to NHK.
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Oct 1, 2018 22:33
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Aumanor posted:I'm in the mood for something dark and depressing, but not necessarily pure misery porn. Any suggestions? Also suggesting Kaiba. It looks acid-trippy at the start (and keeps the aesthetic throughout), but thematically, it goes into some dark philosophical places.
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I decided to watch Princess Tutu purely based on this AMV. Kind of spoilerific for specific events, but doesn't give any context for them. Also, seconding that Penguindrum is not misery porn. It definitely lowers the characters into their own personal hell in the second half, but it isn't for nothing. And it does a good job bringing them back out by the end. AlternateNu fucked around with this message at 21:38 on Feb 17, 2019 |
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Is this show any good? AMV makes it look dope (and yuri as all hell, I guess).
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Nanigans posted:Where are my anime about dogs? Human/dog relationships. I'm a little obsessed with My Wolf Children?
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Mar 16, 2019 19:23
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Dessel posted:This is a slightly embarassing ask but... What are some of the best melodramatic maybe slightly trainwrecky "guilty pleasure" animes out there? Slightly "trashy" anime that's definitely not "a critic's choice" but entertaining to binge. Dramatic plot twists fit the type of show well. Violet Evergarden? It has the melodrama down but doesn't really deal with any power fantasy tropes. Endorph posted:another lol
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Mar 31, 2019 04:49
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DamnGlitch posted:I’m trying to start it since I’m rewatching robotics notes w the gf, and I like humongous boobs, but the first episode has like no hook for me and everyone talks like a bakemonogatari character on speed. I've seen most people rate it below S;G, slightly above R;N, and way above C;H. (I'm still mad C;H had such a lovely adaptation.)
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Apr 1, 2019 23:04
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The Shortest Path posted:I am glad I have found my soul mate in the girl who hates moe.  That being the one thing preventing the two of them from just jumping each other was hilariously absurd while being imminently relatable.
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Apr 10, 2019 13:30
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Blaziken386 posted:ahahahahaha no Monster. It's a classic, though it pushes a little over your episode limit: 74.
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Jun 25, 2019 12:58
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DamnGlitch posted:Shuffle! Always that one yandere moment. >_>
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Paracelsus posted:My friend, have you ever seen SaiKano (aka She, The Ultimate Weapon)? The most depressing anime I've ever watched by a mile.
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Fooley posted:I'm looking for something grounded, with a bit of actual information/trivia. Shows like Koizumi Loves Ramen, How Heavy Are Your Dumbbells, Dagashi Kashi, and Food Wars. I think Galko-chan would fall under that too. Hajime no Ippo. Shirobako. Joshiraku. March Comes in Like a Lion. Usagi Drop.
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That makes me wonder. I saw a pretty baller AMV for it and was wondering if Ballroom e Youkoso is any good.
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Aug 23, 2019 21:01
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Davincie posted:looking for an example of kiwi fruit in anime ???
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Aug 24, 2019 03:32
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Coincidentally, I’m in the middle of a HxH rewatch and am in the middle of the Chimera Ant Arc. Pretty much everything everyone above said is spot on. There are a lot of points where you could tell the author had an idea that never really materialized, like when they spend half an episode narrating the NGL crime boss’ back story and nothing really comes of it. He also spends too much time on the dynamics of the colony trying to set up the internal conflicts when it isn’t really necessary. He got the same level of characterization out of the Phantom Troupe without all the fluff. (And Yorknew is still my favorite arc.) Also, Palm is the most useless character, and I will never understand her purpose. The arc did give us Knuckle and Morel though.
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Aug 28, 2019 11:27
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ninjewtsu posted:The chimera ants part isn't great but the king arc is super good That's kind of my take. After the King is born and all the Royal Guard are fully introduced, the conflicts re: the first generation Ants become super low stakes. And tying up those loose ends take a bunch of time that I feel is just wasted. A couple neat things come from keeping them around, but overall, it becomes kind of a slog mucking down the conflict with Meruem and his arc with Komugi and Pitou.
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Aug 28, 2019 22:59
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Shageletic posted:Ended up watching really enjoyed it Violet Evergarden is fairly episodic after the establishing episodes are finished. There is a small character arc for Violet, but the story really focuses on the people she meets along the way. The tone doesn't change too much throughout. All tears, all the time.
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Sep 11, 2019 00:35
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Anyone watch the Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh/Boogiepop & Others show from early last year? I was a huge fan of the original. (It, along with Escaflowne and Lain got me into anime.)
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fluffyDeathbringer posted:I've lately been getting into the "vaguely supernatural entity offers service X to chump of the week, chump of the week inevitably abuses service and gets hosed over for it" category. stuff like The Laughing Salesman and Monitoring Yami Site. any recs for stuff like that? Endorph posted:Hell Girl? This. Also, comedy answer: Yu-Gi-Oh! King of Games (the first non-DM season)
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