What are some good Animes?

[Spoon]

Originally Posted by StylinRed

there's a new fullmetal alchemist? wth i saw the original back in '03 and always craved for more! thanks for the info

I don't follow the FMA manga, but FMA:Brotherhood was miles better than the first one. The beginning 10 episodes or so are quite similar though. But don't let that fool you, the story line gets so good afterwards.

[death_blossom]

the first Fullmetal Alchemist anime series changed the story line to something completely different because it had caught up to the manga. so they decided to make something up entirely different. that goes the same for the movie that followed up, "the conquerer of Shamballa".

the new FMA:Brotherhood completely follows the manga to the end. in fact, the broadcasting of the final episode of that series was only a few weeks after the final manga chapter was printed!

one series no one has mentioned was Tengen Toppan Gurren Lagaan
a great series by Gainax.

I am also a big One Piece fan myself. I discovered this anime on a whim when I used to buy pirated Anime DVDs from HK at the small shady DVD shops around Richmond. at first, the series seemed somewhat childish but the action was always there. now, the storylines and characters have really blossomed into something really great, and it definitely shows why it is immensely popular in Japan.


edit: oh yeah, and since this is REVscene, we all have to suggest Initial D!

[axxess]

Guys, hands down one of the best animes out right now is Fairy Tail.
I'm so addicted to it,
the new prince of tennis isn't too bad either.
Also really enjoying Mirai Nikki

[death_blossom]

what's with all of this revamping of anime series anyways? it seems like in the past 4-5 years, there has been a big decline in entertaining anime series. especially those in the action/adventure genre. the anime industry is going through a dryspell like hollywood?

[pinn3r]

I'm not an Anime guy, but I personally recommend Vampire Knight & FMA Brotherhood. Well those were the only 2 I've actually watched
Vampire Knight was real good ... great mix of romance & horror. Maintained an ominous atmosphere throughout the seasons
Sad that season 3 never came out

[dasani604]

+1 on Code Geass. Insanely good anime. If you like animes that get you thinking then this is the one. It's highly rated on anidb for a reason.

Besides some of the already mentioned animes, check out:

Gungrave - good action, great story, at first it's very mafia like so it's fucking awesome

Black Lagoon - about gangs and pirates (not the Jack Sparrow kind)

Nana - similar to Beck but with more emphasis on the lives and personalities of the characters. It's deep and if you have patience, you get very attached to the characters.

From those three, in terms of time required to watch the series and it's ability to get you hooked
Nana > Gungrave > Black Lagoon. I guarantee you'll enjoy Gungrave but if you got it in you, definitely check out Nana. Black Lagoon is if you want some good shoot 'em up yet a pretty decent story line (decent as in better than a vast majority of the animes out there. All 3 of these once again highly rated on anidb.

[hamsup]

Wow.. i haven't watched naruto in ages... too many fillers and have learned the appreciate manga !!

Other favourite animes would be..
- Capeta (probably one of my favourites... was looking for the DVD but can't find it)
- Initial D .. PUAHAHAHHAHAA
- Nodame Cantabile
- Yakitate! JAPAN !!
- Claymore

Can anyone recommend me a short anime series.. maybe about 30-60 episodes long ??? please no DBZ and Naruto type ones.. that never END .... EVER...

[muteki]

Monster is pretty good. Though the journey was more interesting than the ending, which gets kinda messed up.
If you're not picky about art style, give Kaiji a try, it's a cross between Death Note/Liar Game/Akagi(same writer). One of my personal favs. but I'm a sucker for psychological/thriller/drama type stories.

Vampire Knight is more for girls if you're into shoujo stuff (yes, practically one girl with guys fighting over her). But manga > anime. The anime is very lacking, Studio Deen butchers anything it touches.
If you do like shoujo stuff, Skip Beat, Itazura na Kiss, Kimi ni Todoke, Kaichou wa Maid-sama, are some solid choices. But shoujo series end in the middle of no where, while the manga is still continuing...only Itazura na Kiss has its true ending in the anime.

If you like silly gag style stuff that's short, check out Arakawa Under the Bridge, there's only 2 seasons. It's comedy/romance and really easy to watch since it's made from 4 panel comics.

Some romance/drama stuff (grab some tissues, haha) -> ef - a tale of memories/melodies, myself;yourself, clannad, air, kannon, angel beats!, 5cm per second.

[jaemc]

If you got time, try to look for the old Hunter X Hunter imo one of my favourites. They have been remaking a new version of Hunter X Hunter but it isn't as great.

I recently had the urge to rewatch Gundam Wing too haha

I would mention more but there's already a decent list of good anime's mentioned by other guys here already

[dr.funk]

I recommend watching Guilty Crown



Ao No Exorcist ( Blue Exorcist )



The Money of Soul & Possibility



Toriko

[CorneringArtist]

I noticed quite a few recommendations were adaptations of visual novels. Off topic a bit here, but would OP or anyone be interested in some VN recommendations and doing a little reading? A couple Ive read already have sucked me in more than a lot of past anime I watched, and theyre nowhere near tl;dr.
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[StylinRed]

^^^^ may as well recommend some, i dont think id be reading them but im sure some others may be interested

Originally Posted by dr.funk

I recommend watching Guilty Crown

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Ao No Exorcist ( Blue Exorcist )

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The Money of Soul & Possibility

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Toriko

http://www.citymanga.com/files/images/toriko/24/00.jpg

Thanks a lot C looks/sounds rather interesting edit just saw the first episode... not what i imagined... it seems rather yu-gi-oh ish :/

Guilty Crown/Exorcist look good too i'll be sure to check those out as well







I just started downloading some of the animes (Rainbow Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin; fullmetal alchemist brotherhood; death note; etc)

oddest thing is.... i cant play most of them..... its like they're in some weird format that wont display in VLC... i get sound but no picture

i look @ the codec and it says its AVC but they just wont play -_- so i downloaded Haali and ffdshow but still nothing -_-

[Spoon]

Kind of old school, but Lodoss War is really good if you like medieval dungeons and dragons type of thing. It's only 13 episodes.
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[StylinRed]

Originally Posted by Spoon

Kind of old school, but Lodoss War is really good if you like medieval dungeons and dragons type of thing. It's only 13 episodes.
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yeah ive seen that when i was a kid dont really remember it though




So i downloaded media player classic and that plays the animes just fine.... wonder why VLC won't play them....

[muteki]

^ Yeah VLC is fail now, everyone uses MPC =p

[CorneringArtist]

I remember having MPC when it was worse than VLC, but I guess that changed now. However, I'm VERY surprised that Fist of the North Star hasn't been mentioned yet. It's an absolute classic!

Anyways, I can recommend just one VN for the uninitiated, even if it's not for everyone: Katawa Shoujo. Started from the ground up by a team of developers that organized on 4chan (of all places) using concept art from another VN, this one garnered a TON of hype when it came out last month after 5 years in the making.

The gist of the storyline is that your character gets diagnosed with arrhythmia after having a heart attack and ends up in a school for the physically disabled. A lot of people went into it thinking "hurr durr time to fuck cripple chicks" (including myself), but nope, not even close.

For a homebrew game, it's VERY well written, the art is well done (see my display pic for a sample, she's one of the characters/potential GFs), and even the H-Scenes are surprisingly tasteful. The emotions this VN provokes has changed peoples' outlooks on life after I checked out 4chan threads regarding the VN, and it has caused me personally to start getting myself in order a bit, so I started morning runs and eating better. Best of all, it's 100% free to download, so there's no messing around with translation patches, etc. Definitely recommend if anyone wants a break from anime since it does have a mix of comedy and drama.

[Jboii59]

+1 for Another! Really interesting horror anime

[Sky_2000]

This is what I'm working my way threw:

2000:

Boogiepop Phantom
Furi Kuri
Jin-Roh
Seikai no Senki
Vandread
Brigadoon Marin to Melan
Ayashi no Ceres
Brigadoon Marin to Melan
Gekijouban Aa! Megami-sama!
Blood: The Last Vampire
Yuusha-Oh GaoGaiGar Final
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Seikai no Senki
Tsukikage Ran
Angel Sanctuary
Ayashi no Ceres
Boys Be...
NieA Under 7
Hand Maid May
Labyrinth of Flames
Steel Angel Kurum
Ao no 6-Gou
Yuusha-Oh GaoGaiGar Final
Seikai no Danshou

2001:

Arete Hime
Cowboy Bebop - Tengoku no Tobira
Fruits Basket
Gakuen Senki Muryou,
Hajime no Ippo
Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi
Sennen Joyuu
Seikai no Senki II
Sennen Joyuu
Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi
Gakuen Senki Muryou
Chikyuu Shoujo Arjuna
Nekojiru-sou
Sennen Joyuu
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
Chikyuu Shoujo Arjuna
Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi
Scryed
Arjuna, Pretear
Sennen Joyuu
Kokoro Library
Metropolis
My Me! Strawberry Egg
Touch: Crossroad - Kaze no Yukue
Jungle wa Itsumo Hare nochi Guu
Animation Seisaku Shinkou Kuromi-chan
Galaxy Angel
Mahoromatic
VanDread the Second Stage
Z.O.E 2167 Idolo
Geneshaft
Gakuen Senki Muryou
Argento Soma
Kidou Tenshi Angelic Layer
Chikyuu Shoujo Arjuna
Gakkou no Kaidan
Soultaker
Nekojiru-sou

2002:

Figure 17 - Tsubasa & Hikaru
Hoshi no Koe
Princess Tutu
Witch Hunter Robin
Azumanga Daioh
Haibane Renmei
Hoshi no Koe
RahXephon
Full Moon wo Sagashite
Hoshi no Koe
Neko no Ongaeshi
Onegai Teacher
Full Metal Panic!
R.O.D - Read or Die
Hunter X Hunter: Original Video Animation
Samurai Deeper Kyo
Shin Chou Kyou Ryo: Condor Hero
X
.hack//Sign
Neko no Ongaeshi
Saishuuheiki Kanojo
Ai yori Aoshi
Azumanga Daiou
Abenobashi Mahou Shoutengai
Galaxy Angel Z
Jungle wa Itsumo Hare nochi Guu Deluxe
Mahoromatic ~motto utsukushii mono~
Usagichan de Cue!!
Abenobashi Mahou Shoutengai
Ai yori Aoshi
WXIII Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor
Alien 9
Kigeki
Koroshiya-1 The Animation
WXIII Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor


2003:

Juuni Kokki
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Full Metal Alchemist
Gungrave
LastEXILE
Juuni Kokki
R.O.D. the TV
Naruto
Scrapped Princess
Kimi ga Nozomu Eien
Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu!
Green Green TV

2004:

Elfen Lied, Genshiken, Koi Kaze, Monster, Planetes, Samurai Champloo
Beck, Tsukuyomi -Moon Phase-
School Rumble
Gundam SEED DESTINY
Mai-HiME
Ghost in the Shell: INNOCENCE
Appleseed (2004), Cossette No Shouzou, GitS: SAC 2nd Gig,
Gungrave, Natsuiro no Sunadokei
Samurai Champloo, Soukyuu no Fafner
Chrno Crusade
MADLAX
Paranoia Agent
Planetes
Monster
Aishiteruze Baby
Koi Kaze
Planetes
Samurai Champloo
Tenjou Tenge
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG
Rozen Maiden
Samurai Champloo
Rozen Maiden
Chrno Crusade
Otogizoushi
Elfen Lied
Koi Kaze
Aishiteruze Baby
Kita He ~Diamond Dust Drops~
Maria-sama ga Miteru
Maria-sama ga Miteru
Midori no Hibi
Kannazuki no Miko
Genshiken
2x2=Shinobuden
Gokusen, Midori no Hibi
Sakigake!!
Cromartie High
DearS, Girls Bravo
Grenadier ~Hohoemi no Senshi~
Maburaho
Gantz, KURAU Phantom Memory
Samurai 7
Soukyuu no Fafner
Cossette no Shouzou
Paranoia Agent
Interlude
Animation Runner Kuromi 2
Cossette no Shouzou
Final Approach
Interlude
Natsuiro no Sunadokei

2005:

School Rumble
Hachimitsu to Clover
BECK
Fantastic Children
Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid
Mahoraba -Heartful Days-
Mai-HiME
Zettai Shounen
Kumo no Mukou, Yakusoku no Basho
Gankutsuou
Gekijouban Air
Starship Operators
Zettai Shounen
Final Fantasy VII - Advent Children
Air (TV)
Gekijouban Air
Howl no Ugoku Shiro
Zettai Shounen
Bleach
Basilisk: Kouga Ninpou Chou
Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha A's
Howl no Ugoku Shiro
Erementar Gerad
Trinity Blood
Tsubasa Chronicle
Boku wa Imouto ni Koi wo Suru
Eikoku Koi Monogatari Emma
Mahoraba -heartful days-
paradise Kiss, Peach Girl
Suzuka
Ichigo Mashimaro
okujou Seitokai
Kore ga Watashi no Goshujin-sama
paniPoni Dash!
Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan
Burn Up Scramble
Ichigo 100%,
Mahou Sensei Negima
Okusama wa Mahou Shoujo
Shuffle!
Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED DESTINY
Iriya no Sora
UFO no Natsu
Seikai no Senki III
Speed Grapher
Zettai Shounen
Kakurenbo
Tsukuyomi -MOON PHASE-
Gekijouban Air
Hotori: Tada Saiwai o Koinegau
Howl no Ugoku Shiro
Eureka Seven
Kamichu!
Karin
Mushishi
Noein - Mou Hitori no Kimi e
Mai-Otome
Shakugan no Shana

2006:

Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu
Mushishi
Black Lagoon
Fate/stay night
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Kamichu!
NHK ni Youkoso!
Ouran Koukou Host Club
Rec
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
Hachimitsu to Clover II
Pale Cocoon
NHK ni Youkoso!
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
Kamichu!
Asatte no Houkou
Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu
Kamichu!
Kemonozume
Mushishi
Top wo Nerae! 2
Black Lagoon
Kemonozume
Blood+
Juuousei
Kamichu!
Utawarerumono
xxxHOLiC
Zero no Tsukaima
Bokura ga Ita
Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
Bokura ga Ita
Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora
I"s Pure, Kemonozume
Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu
Ouran Koukou Host Club
Inukami!
Kamichu!
Amaenaide yo!
Joshikousei
Magikano
Ergo Proxy
Zegapain
Jigoku Shoujo
Kanon (2006)
Code Geass Hangyaku no Lelouch
Le Chevalier D'Eon, Nana
Negima!?
Magikano
Muteki Kanban Musume
Inukami!

2007:

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo
Baccano!
Code Geass Hangyaku no Lelouch
Dennou Coil
Nana
Nodame Cantabile
Seirei no Moribito
Death Note
Dennou Coil
Le Chevalier D'Eon
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo
Lovely Complex
Nodame Cantabile
Seirei no Moribito
Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo
Byousoku 5 Centimeter
Dennou Coil
ef - a tale of memories
Karas, Paprika
Seirei no Moribito
Busou Renkin
Claymore
Code Geass Hangyaku no Lelouch
Darker than Black - Kuro no Keiyakusha
Karas
Seirei no Moribito
Paprika
Bokura no, Byousoku 5 Centimeter
Romeo x Juliet
Lucky Star
Seto no Hanayome
Minami-ke
Nodame Cantabile
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
Kyou no Go no Ni
Ikkitousen Dragon Destiny
Kenkoo Zenrakei Suieibu Umishou
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
Zero no Tsukaima: Futatsuki no Kishi
Rocket Girls
Code Geass Hangyaku no Lelouch
Idol Master Xenoglossia
Major 3rd Season
Capeta
Kenkoo Zenrakei Suieibu Umishou
OverDrive
Tennis no Ouji-sama: Zenkoku Taikai hen
Ghost Hunt
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai
Mononoke
Red Garden
Aria the Natural
Bartender
Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight!
Minami-ke
Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo
Aria The OVA: Arietta
Doujin Work
Kino no Tabi - the Beautiful World: Byouki no Kuni -For You-
Kyou no Go no Ni, Paprika
Tekkon Kinkreet (2006)
Macross F
Clannad
Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor
Kidou Senshi Gundam 00
Moyashimon
Shinreigari/GHOST HOUND

2008:

Kaiba
Aria the Origination
Detroit Metal City
evangelion Shin Gekijouban: Jo
no Coo to Natsuyasumi
Kurenai
Natsume Yuujinchou
Ookami to Koushinryou
Stranger -Mukou Hadan-
Flag
Freedom
no Coo to Natsuyasumi
Kurenai
Ookami to Koushinryou
Piano no Mori - The Perfect World of Kai
Shinreigari: Ghost Hound
Kurenai
Bamboo Blade
Ookiku Furikabutte
Shion no Ou
Toshokan Sensou
True Tears
Stranger -Mukou Hadan-
Inaka Isha
no Coo to Natsuyasumi,
Kurenai
Kurozuka
RD Sennou Chousashitsu
Ga-Rei: Zero
Kidou Senshi Gundam 00
Ookami to Koushinryou
Allison to Lillia
Druaga no Tou: the Aegis of Uruk
Tokyo Marble Chocolate
Toshokan Sensou
Hakushaku to Yousei
Druaga no Tou: the Aegis of Uruk
Hyakko, Kannagi
Kurenai
Moyashimon
Nodame Cantabile: Paris-Hen
Kamen no Maid Guy
Kanokon
Kimi ga Aruji de Shitsuji ga Ore de: They Are My Noble Masters
Mnemosyne: Mnemosyne no Musume-tachi
Kannagi
Major 4th Season
Nasu: Suitcase no Wataridori
Shion no Ou
Hakaba Kitarou
Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor
Inaka Isha, Kaiba
Mnemosyne: Mnemosyne no Musume-tachi
Shigofumi
Shion no Ou
Natsume Yuujinchou
Sketchbook: full color's
Mahou Tsukai ni Taisetsu na Koto: Natsu no Sora
Moyashimon
no Coo to Natsuyasumi
Piano no Mori - The Perfect World of Kai
Bounen no Xamdou
Casshern Sins
Eve no Jikan
Michiko to Hatchin
Soul Eater
Toradora!
Tytania

2009:

Bakemonogatari
Eve no Jikan
Aoi Bungaku Series
Bounen no Xamdou
Higashi no Eden
Kara no Kyoukai
Kemono no Souja Erin
Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou
Higashi no Eden
Aoi Bungaku Series
Bounen no Xamdou
Eve no Jikan
Genji Monogatari Sennenki
Tsumiki no Ie
Tytania
Toradora!
Kemono no Souja Erin
Skip Beat!
Tokyo Magnitude 8.0
Kara no Kyoukai
Gake no Ue no Ponyo
Genius Party
The Sky Crawlers
Bounen no Xamdou
Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting - New Challenger
Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom, Shikabane Hime: Kuro
Tetsuwan Birdy Decode 2
Kemono no Souja Erin
Ookami to Koushinryou II
Saiunkoku Monogatari 2nd Series
Senjou no Valkyria!
Soul Eater
Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou
Clannad After Story
Kemono no Souja Erin
Aoi Hana
K-On!
Kuuchuu Buranko
Maria Holic
Natsu no Arashi!
Nyan Koi
Usavich
Hatsukoi Limited
Queen's Blade: Rurou no Senshi
Kampfer
Kuuchuu Buranko
Needless, Nyan Koi!
Sora no Otoshimono
Eve no Jikan
Tetsuwan Birdy Decode 2
Tytania
Bounen no Xamdou
Basquash!
Major 5th Season
One Outs
saki
GA: Geijutsuka Art Design Class
Tsumiki no Ie
Taishou Yakyuu Musume
Koukyoushihen: Eureka Seven - Pocket ga Niji de Ippai
Cencoroll
Gake no Ue no Ponyo
Hagane no Renkinjutsushi (2009)
Cross Game
Denpa Teki na Kanojo
Isekai no Seikishi Monogatari
Kimi ni Todoke
Souten Kouro

[Porschedog]

+1 for FMA Brotherhood

[StylinRed]

So I decided to watch [C] Money of soul... for my first anime and just finished watching it... they had a great idea but they only had 11 episodes to develop it the writers didnt have the skill to do that..

could have been great but nope 4/10 if i was being picky to 6/10 if i was being generous

side note I DIDNT KNOW THEY MADE A NEW LAST EXILE!!!! I loved the first one cant wait to see this


Death Notes next hopefully it doesnt disappoint



SIDE note VLC 2.0 is out now and it plays the anime files that would only play on MPC

[Noir]

Originally Posted by iwantaskyline

Watch Another.

Excellent horror anime.

Thanked. Started a bit slowly but is picking when they start giving away the plot little by little on episode 3 and further. With what they gave away with the plot so far, the premise sounds really interesting.

[rawr]

Awesome scenes

YouTube

YouTube

[gdoh]

hellsing is pretty good

[gdoh]

do you guys use anything to bypass the 72 hour time limit ??

and how bout some reliable websites =]

[Prolowtone]

I used something to bypass it on mega video but they stopped it

Animefreak.tv
Goodanime.net
Voober was good but went downhill. Slowly starting to get a little better