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fitz0 · 18-06-2012 10:45pm

Jaafa wrote: »

Hey, I was wondering if someone could help me find an anime (at least I'm pretty sure it was an anime) that I used to watch years ago on what I believe was cartoon network but it may have been another channel, boomerang maybe? As you can already tell my memory of it isn't so great.

Anyway, what little I can remember of it is this, there was a guy in it who vaguely resembled link from Zelda and he always used to play the flute. The rest of the characters were weird anthropomorphic elephant or hippo looking creatures and it was set in an idyllic landscape, green fields, rivers, forests, you get the idea. Also it ran around the time or perhaps before the anime Tenchi Muyo first started.

This just popped into my head the other day and it's just one of those things that'll bother you until you remember what it was. :P

Sounds like the Moomins. There was an anime in the mid 90's I think based off the Tove Jansson books. It also contains one of the creepiest characters I've ever seen, the Groke.

Jaafa · 07-07-2012 12:30am

fitz0 wrote: »

Sounds like the Moomins. There was an anime in the mid 90's I think based off the Tove Jansson books. It also contains one of the creepiest characters I've ever seen, the Groke.

Yep that was it, I found it myself after, but thanks anyway.

GarH · 18-07-2012 11:05am

Thanks to all for recommending Elfen Lied. Couldn't stop watching it.
I've now moved onto Cowboy Bebop and maybe Initial D after that.

Also, can anyong list the sequence for watching the Evangelion series?

Thanks

PopePalpatine · 27-07-2012 8:22pm

GarH wrote: »

Also, can anyone list the sequence for watching the Evangelion series?

Thanks

Neon Genesis Evangelion episodes 1-24, then NGE episodes 25 & 26 or End of Evangelion. Watch both, but the order doesn't matter. Once you're done, watch Rebuild of Evangelion 1.0 and 2.0, and join the queue for 3.0.

Thomas-G · 26-08-2012 1:38am

PopePalpatine wrote: »

Neon Genesis Evangelion episodes 1-24, then NGE episodes 25 & 26 or End of Evangelion. Watch both, but the order doesn't matter. Once you're done, watch Rebuild of Evangelion 1.0 and 2.0, and join the queue for 3.0.

Actually, since 25 and 26 are not considered part of the canon, they should be watched AFTER End of Evangelion. The order does kind of matter for a first-time viewer.

PopePalpatine · 26-08-2012 12:34pm

I actually liked episodes 25 & 26 of NGE...

because Asuka wasn't horrifically mutilated.

fitz0 · 26-08-2012 12:48pm

PopePalpatine wrote: »

I actually liked episodes 25 & 26 of NGE...
because Asuka wasn't horrifically mutilated.

I've never watched End of Eva because I actually like 25 & 26. I think them a fitting end to the series. I understand why many dislike them and they're not the most suited to broadcast. I wonder what way 3.0 will finish up.

Thomas-G · 26-08-2012 12:56pm

That's a ridiculous reason not to watch End of Eva honestly. It's like not watching Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood because you liked the original series and you're afraid it'll be better.

LOGIC!

fitz0 · 26-08-2012 5:34pm

It's not the whole reason. I phrased my last post poorly, I like the original Eva and was satisfied enough with it that the revised ending didn't grab my attention like it did some. I've just never gotten around to it really. I have it on DVD but I've just never felt the urge to go watch it.

vibrantblue · 05-11-2012 6:26pm

Hello everyone!

I am very very new to anime. A friend of mine recommended Fullmetal Alchemist to me, saying that I would love it. I watched the first 3 episodes and to my friends perfect taste, I loved it. But my main question is: what is the best source to watch anime, specifically FMA? Or where can I acquire FMA episodes?

Thanks a mill!

PopePalpatine · 05-11-2012 6:31pm

vibrantblue wrote: »

Hello everyone!

I am very very new to anime. A friend of mine recommended Fullmetal Alchemist to me, saying that I would love it. I watched the first 3 episodes and to my friends perfect taste, I loved it. But my main question is: what is the best source to watch anime, specifically FMA? Or where can I acquire FMA episodes?

Thanks a mill!

Netflix or Crunchyroll will suffice.

It's not as if we'll recommend the High Seas anyway. baka

xtinataguba · 14-11-2012 1:07pm

im getting curious about manga. thank you for information. it help me a lot!

kevovek · 15-11-2012 8:45pm

I'm looking for anime series or films that involve cute looking animal/creatures basically to watch with my girlfriend excluding pokemon/digimon (she doesnt want to watch those ones) or studio ghibli (we've seen them all) any help would be greatly appreciated!

Jelle1880 · 16-11-2012 9:45am

kevovek wrote: »

I'm looking for anime series or films that involve cute looking animal/creatures basically to watch with my girlfriend excluding pokemon/digimon (she doesnt want to watch those ones) or studio ghibli (we've seen them all) any help would be greatly appreciated!

Shirokuma Cafe

kevovek · 16-11-2012 10:45am

Thanks! Looks good! I'll try find it now

PopePalpatine · 16-11-2012 11:26am

Jelle1880 wrote: »

Shirokuma Cafe

Go home panda, you're drunk. :rolleyes:

Jelle1880 · 16-11-2012 11:54am

Actually he only drinks iced coffee

ixoy · 23-11-2012 10:17pm

Based on what I've tried:

Death Note (excellent)
Code Geas (very good)
Cowboy Bebop (stylish but couldn't get into it)
Neon Genesis: Evangelion (classic but he's one moany git. Plus the ending..)
Noein (2/3 through it - very weird but some interesting stuff)

would you then recommend:
Claymore, Full Metal Alchemist, Ghost in the Shell:SAC or others? I've read the synopses but doesn't tell you if they're really worth my time.

I want a show with a proper end, not an open ended piece like Naruto or Bleach. Not looking for something too light either and would prefer it to have supernatural/fantasy/sci-fi elements.

PopePalpatine · 24-11-2012 12:16am

^ I wouldn't jump into NGE right off the bat. It was the second anime that watched, and I still have daydreams about it, about 16 months on.

wildma · 01-12-2012 8:42pm

That's a great guide...

Jelle1880 · 03-12-2012 10:54am

ixoy wrote: »

Based on what I've tried:

Death Note (excellent)
Code Geas (very good)
Cowboy Bebop (stylish but couldn't get into it)
Neon Genesis: Evangelion (classic but he's one moany git. Plus the ending..)
Noein (2/3 through it - very weird but some interesting stuff)

would you then recommend:
Claymore, Full Metal Alchemist, Ghost in the Shell:SAC or others? I've read the synopses but doesn't tell you if they're really worth my time.

I want a show with a proper end, not an open ended piece like Naruto or Bleach. Not looking for something too light either and would prefer it to have supernatural/fantasy/sci-fi elements.

Full Metal Alchemist (and Brotherhood) has a proper ending, but also 2 movies which can be seen as stand-alone.

Definitely recommend it, it's brilliant.

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex also has an actual ending, there's two seasons of it.

rlsniper789 · 04-12-2012 6:56am

Hey guys, I'm relatively new to anime. I picked out some DVDs to get in the new year and I'm just wondering what your opinions are on the anime dvds.

Jelle1880 · 04-12-2012 9:10am

Princess Mononoke, Baccano!, Avatar, Afro Samurai, Cowboy Bebop movie, The Girl who Leapt Through Time, Metropolis, Akira,...

Well done sir

Not to mention some of the other stuff you got.

Thomas-G · 04-12-2012 12:15pm

Solid choices, can't go wrong with most of those

rlsniper789 · 04-12-2012 5:04pm

Grand, I'll keep them on the list

any other anime movies/box-sets you would recommend?

Jelle1880 · 04-12-2012 5:09pm

Do you have a budget ?

rlsniper789 · 04-12-2012 5:21pm

Not really, just want to get a list of good anime together and see how many I can get in the new year!

Jelle1880 · 04-12-2012 5:23pm

Well, since you got the Cowboy Bebop movie I'd highly recommend getting the boxset of the series as well.

rlsniper789 · 04-12-2012 5:31pm

Ah yes, I shoulda mentioned I have already watched Cowboy Bebop, woops

rlsniper789 · 04-12-2012 9:29pm

Also, any recommendations for a good, short manga i.e Death Note?

ixoy · 25-12-2012 5:54pm

Jelle1880 wrote: »

Full Metal Alchemist (and Brotherhood) has a proper ending, but also 2 movies which can be seen as stand-alone.

Seven episodes into "Full Metal Alchemist" and enjoying it so far. I made the mistake of assuming it's reasonably light-hearted (aside from the second) and watched an episode called "Night of the Chimera's Cry". Bloody hell, that was the wrong thing to watch today!

BrianG23 · 01-01-2013 7:08pm

ixoy wrote: »

Seven episodes into "Full Metal Alchemist" and enjoying it so far. I made the mistake of assuming it's reasonably light-hearted (aside from the second) and watched an episode called "Night of the Chimera's Cry". Bloody hell, that was the wrong thing to watch today!

Yeah I know what you're talking about, that came as a shock to me when I first saw it. I simply wasn't expecting something so sinister coming form the show

Natsu83 · 02-01-2013 12:38am

just like to add that the likes of naruto and bleach are very good, interesting story lines, intriguing characters, fantastic art work, and a massive fan base. one piece and fairy tail are also very good, full of comedy, dramatic fights, bonds of friendship, and typical anime treats that are similar to most. this is a great thread if your looking to get into either anime or manga.

Natsu83 · 02-01-2013 12:41am

samurai champloo is short and claymore to name but a few

SKET · 09-01-2013 8:06pm

Natsu83 wrote: »

just like to add that the likes of naruto and bleach are very good, interesting story lines, intriguing characters, fantastic art work, and a massive fan base. one piece and fairy tail are also very good, full of comedy, dramatic fights, bonds of friendship, and typical anime treats that are similar to most. this is a great thread if your looking to get into either anime or manga.

Fairy Tail is really good. I seriously recommend it to anyone looking for new anime. The Japanese version is on 163 right now, but the dub is only on episode 48 with a second season coming this summer, I think. So I'd watch the first few episodes to see if it was good and go from there.

SKET Dance is another great anime. It's short enough (77 episodes) but it's quite, eh, packed? I think another few episodes will be aired soon. It's sorta like Gintama, but the jokes are not as, um..., mature, I guess? It's funny, the main characters are great and it's just amazing overall. xD

Hope this helps anyone looking for some anime.

ramonwest · 31-01-2014 6:16am

if you're a newbie, I think it's better if you try mainstream manga so you can be "in" while you're exploring it. There are lots of sites too, just google it. have fun.

roulette wheel

BrianG23 · 31-01-2014 5:25pm

ixoy wrote: »

Seven episodes into "Full Metal Alchemist" and enjoying it so far. I made the mistake of assuming it's reasonably light-hearted (aside from the second) and watched an episode called "Night of the Chimera's Cry". Bloody hell, that was the wrong thing to watch today!

That happened to me too, along with the whole chopper murderer debacle, teh Chimera ep...geez

mrstrawman · 05-01-2015 10:08am

"Dragonball Z/ Dragonball Kai
Bleach
Naruto"

I wouldn't recommend these to a beginner at all, long running shows should be discouraged at all cost as a beginner should be recommended short shows of differing genres to both help them find which they like and keep them entertained.

Long running shows, Dragonball I am looking at you, invoke a feeling of the overuse of tropes in anime like SHOUTING contests or move calling.

Art_Wolf · 08-01-2015 5:58am

mrstrawman wrote: »

Dragonball Z

Which reminds me - if you've watched this, I've been binge watching Team Four Star's abridged version.. maybe twice.. its fantastic

http://teamfourstar.com/series/dragonball-z-abridged/

NMB · 29-01-2015 12:27am

Fantastic thankyou so much- great !

timelxpe · 04-02-2015 9:53pm

Fab thread! Would 300% recommened Soul Eater (manga), Death Note (Anime & Manga) and Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood (Anime)

Tristram · 02-05-2015 10:00pm

It's old now but I only discovered and watched it recently: Denpa teki na kanojo

Really enjoyed it. Since then I've watched Attack on Titan and Claymore and enjoyed both. Also, very different from previous but Ore monogatari was surprisingly entertaining

nesf · 03-05-2015 4:42am

I made the rookie mistake of enjoying the first season of Tokyo Ghoul.

Adersd · 26-05-2015 11:32am

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for some dark movies like Jin-Roh, Akira, Ghost in the Shell, Blood C, Vampire Hunter...what movies would you recommand me?

Thank you.

Links234 · 27-05-2015 3:00pm

Adersd wrote: »

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for some dark movies like Jin-Roh, Akira, Ghost in the Shell, Blood C, Vampire Hunter...what movies would you recommand me?

Thank you.

Hmm, here's a few to get you started!

Sword of the Stranger, samurai epic with amazing fight scenes and one of the best soundtracks ever. Perfect Blue, seriously dark psychological thriller about a pop-singer turned actress who questions her own mental state while being stalked by an obsessive fan. This movie was the inspiration for Black Swan. Paprika, same director as Perfect Blue, but this one is more of a sci-fi mind trip, was quite an influence on Inception. Berserk, first part of the movie trilogy adaptation, they cut out a lot of plot sadly but it's still a decent watch. Seriously brutal dark fantasy, like an anime Game of Thrones. Evangelion 1.0, it's Eva, just watch it!

pipipino · 28-05-2015 6:40pm

Hi everyone. A Japanese here. I'm glad to see everyone like Japanese culture.

Irelandcool · 29-05-2015 3:36am

Madoka Magica's opening is a complete lie still awesome though.

Stormhawk88 · 13-10-2015 8:52pm

Hi guys looking for some suggestions on anime to watch. I just finished The Irregular at Magic High School and loved it. Quite upset actually that it was only 26 episodes long

Anything along the lines of the stuff I have watched would be great.
Like:

Kill la Kill
High school of the dead
Gurren Lagan
Knights of Sidonia
Escaflowne
Fairy Tail (only watched the first season on Netflix, if anybody knows where to find the next season let me know. Crunchy roll is way ahead)
Full Metal Alchemist

A couple of others but can't think right now.

BarJustas · 18-10-2015 5:43pm

Fairy Tail season 2 you can find it in Internet just use Google

justoon · 05-01-2016 4:39pm

i only recently got back into anime,
looking for more dark titles
ive watched

akira
venus wars
fist of the north star
Berserk - 1-2-3
vamp hunter D 1-2

caught the addiction again any recommendations
much appropriated

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