Trying to get into Anime... [Archive]

Carps

03-08-2005, 05:21 PM

Watched Cowboy Bebop-- The movie and series. Loved it.

Watched Ninja Scroll. Devoured It.

I don't care if it's Ninjas, Cowboys, Samuri, Dragons and Knights, Spaceships or Magic Fireballs...Hit me up with what YOU think I should watch to learn more about anime...

I officially name this thread--
"The Anime Starter's Kit"

Regole

03-08-2005, 05:27 PM

Well, the best anime to start out with is Dragonball Z, but I recommend Trigun and Full Metal Alchemist.

inertname

03-08-2005, 05:44 PM

Well for easy to get into series a lot of the action shounen series are good for that.
Like Naruto, Bleach, and so on. A lot of fun to watch. Also since you liked Bebop you'll definately like Samurai Champloo.

As for anime movies though Grave of the Fireflies is by far the best.

Regole

03-08-2005, 05:45 PM

inertname

03-08-2005, 05:49 PM

Nausicaa and Castle in the Sky are my favorites.
I was hoping to grab Castle in the Sky with the Buy Nausicaa, Porco Rosso, and the Cat Returns deal. Haven't seen any of them yet.

Captain N

03-08-2005, 05:58 PM

Naruto will easily own your soul

Regole

03-08-2005, 06:09 PM

Neon Genesis Evangelion is a good one to start out with.
And Zane DBZ is complete shit.

Yep. Good one to start out with, IMO, though.

Regole

03-08-2005, 06:13 PM

I'd say Dragonball is a better choice. Sure it does have the same dragged out plots like DBZ but atleast they arent redundant and dont usually last as long.

Yeah, I think both are good. But GT is definitely not a good one to start out on.

AcquiredTarget

03-08-2005, 09:04 PM

Two animes you really should see. Some have liked 'em and some haven't
1) Akira - Its a stunner. I still don't get it to this day and I've seen it in several different "mindsets"
2) Ghost in the Shell - the first movie. I didn't care for the series and haven't seen the second film.

Mindless good ole fun anime
1)Patlabor - Yer standard mecha-like anime. The first two films are great discussions on technology (film #1) and politics (film #2). There are two tv series. The original is more serious then the second. But they're good. Don't watch the third Patlabor film. Different director, follows minor characters from the other movies and shows. Plus, it just wasn't that good.
2) Big O - Dark City (the movie) meets mecha.
3) Vandread - standard space anime with standard anime babes in standard tight clothes

Nedus

03-08-2005, 09:18 PM

2 Anime Movies that are a must to see are Akira and Princess Mononoke.
There are quite a few good series to get into also. The ones that I would recomend most would be Record of Lodoss War, Hellsing (Short but still good), Slayers, and FLCL is also excelent too. These are a very wide range of Genres so you may want to read up on them to see if they will interest you.

Dualist

03-08-2005, 09:30 PM

Oh how I remember the early days of DBZ and how us kids called it "anime".

I dislike Anime entirely, I just really can't stand it.

Alex_ok

03-08-2005, 09:36 PM

Berserk. Seriously, Berserk. Way cooler then most of the kiddie shit alot of people watch. You can get the box set at bestbuy. it says season 1, but there is only 1 season. Totally worth it though.

Rayo

03-08-2005, 09:42 PM

2 Anime Movies that are a must to see are Akira.

REP++++

Shuin

03-08-2005, 09:54 PM

For comedy, definately go with Azumanga Daioh, FLCL*, and Abenobashi
For drama/action, go with Evangelion and Bleach.

*Warning, FLCL will be confusing when you first watch it through. The best thing to do is to is go here: http://www.agefive.com/FLCL/html/episode_guide.html after watching an episode.

Digital*Firefly

03-08-2005, 09:58 PM

Bebop is where it begins and ends for me.

Regole

03-08-2005, 10:27 PM

Bebop is where it begins and ends for me.

Bebop is good, but I think Trigun is a lot better.

Another good anime is Magic Knight Rayearth, one of my favorite animes ever that I recently discovered.

And the most critically acclaimed anime would probably be Neon Genesis Evangelion and both Ghost in the Shell movies (I haven't seen any though so I can't say much about them =/)

Digital*Firefly

03-08-2005, 11:09 PM

Bebop is good, but I think Trigun is a lot better.
I tired watching trigun, but I don't like anime where the people don't look normal. With the exception of Ed who occasionally will get all big eyed and stuff. That's why I like Bebop, because it looks realistic.

Regole

03-08-2005, 11:10 PM

I tired watching trigun, but I don't like anime where the people don't look normal. With the exception of Ed who occasionally will get all big eyed and stuff. That's why I like Bebop, because it looks realistic.

Then you'd probably like Ghost in the Shell.

Alias

03-08-2005, 11:43 PM

AcquiredTarget

03-09-2005, 12:25 AM

Akira and the Patlabor flicks also offer some great realism of the people and the surrounding landscape.Then you'd probably like Ghost in the Shell.A lot of the scenic shots from that one are stunning. The ferry scene is great.

inertname

03-09-2005, 07:15 AM

Skiping past the easy to go into genre, the anime with the best story(from what I've heard anyways) are Haibane Renmei, Boogiepop Phantom, and Serial Experiment Lain.

Good for those who don't enjoy the ^_^;;;;;

Tenchi

03-09-2005, 03:14 PM

Dragonball (Not Z or GT) is okay... I love Big O so I have to have it, and AZUMANGA DAIOH ^____________^

Rayo

03-09-2005, 03:47 PM

Big O season 2 was trying to hard.

Like Madtv trying to hard.

Regole

03-09-2005, 04:39 PM

DBZs the start drug
it's just a pure, simple, and fun

after that go for:
Naruto
Orginal DragonBall (sort of like Naruto)
Samurai Champloo
Full Metal Alchemist
Gundam Wing was fun to watch
Akira
Fist Of The North Star

those are good to have fun with.

I loved that anime.

Also, Outlaw Star and Tenchi Muyo are two of my favorite series of all time. Tenchi has about 3 or 4 series, all are great.

AcquiredTarget

03-09-2005, 04:49 PM

Big O season 2 was trying to hard.True, It had been a few years in between the two seasons, so the creators had more than liekly moved onto other projects and tried to wrap it up a little too fast to appease the fans. And I wasn't fully satisifed with the ending, but I still think it's one of the better ones out there.

Ya know, I really, and I mean really, need to get a damn life :|

inertname

03-09-2005, 05:08 PM

True, It had been a few years in between the two seasons, so the creators had more than liekly moved onto other projects and tried to wrap it up a little too fast to appease the fans. And I wasn't fully satisifed with the ending, but I still think it's one of the better ones out there.

Ya know, I really, and I mean really, need to get a damn life :|
Didn't Cartoon Network like beg the creators for another season?
I haven't seen much of the show but I remember hearing that.

Regole

03-09-2005, 05:13 PM

Didn't Cartoon Network like beg the creators for another season?
I haven't seen much of the show but I remember hearing that.

I hate Big O.

AcquiredTarget

03-09-2005, 05:14 PM

Didn't Cartoon Network like beg the creators for another season?
I haven't seen much of the show but I remember hearing that.I know they had something to do with. I think there's some mention of it on this site (http://www.paradigm-city.com/).

SaNkOn-TeSsOu

03-10-2005, 02:56 PM

To fill your comedy needs
1. FLCL
2. School Rumble

Action
1. Samurai Champloo *made by the makers of Cowboy Beebop*
2. InuYasha
3. Full Metal Alcemist

and u can alway go for some old school Gundam Wing!

Rayo

03-22-2005, 02:38 PM

True, It had been a few years in between the two seasons, so the creators had more than liekly moved onto other projects and tried to wrap it up a little too fast to appease the fans. And I wasn't fully satisifed with the ending, but I still think it's one of the better ones out there.

Ya know, I really, and I mean really, need to get a damn life :|

your good. Trust me as the person I am. I've hung out with the bottom of the social heirachy in real life. Just find a drinking buddy and your set for a new and magical journey.

LIQUOR SOLVES ALL PROBLEMS!

Ziggler

03-22-2005, 03:15 PM

I just don't get anime... I really don't.

Rayo

03-22-2005, 03:19 PM

Its basically an over the top cartoon. Some are good some suck. Just like anything else on TV. No THE JAPENESE POUR THEIR HEARTS AND SOULS INTO ANIMATION AS OPPOSED TO YOU STUPID AMERICAN bullshit logic.

Blind Unknown

04-09-2005, 01:14 AM

Blue Seed
Golden Boy
Witch Hunter Robin
Cowboy Bebop

Flux_Inducer

05-05-2005, 02:31 PM

Wolfs Rain, Witch Hunter Robin, Outlaw Star & Ghost In The Shell are great series on TV. For movies...Well where do I begin? Hehe. I would say check out Blood The Last Vampire, Vampire Hunter D (Both), Akira & Golgo 13. Just browse around a movie store, you're bound to find some good stuff.

D4rksp4rk

05-06-2005, 01:44 PM

I liked Witch Hunter Robin, as well as Vandread. I guess those are good ones to try out. Also, FLCL if you like random things.

Darkness

05-06-2005, 02:11 PM

Naruto will easily own your soul
YES. Naruto is quickly becoming my favorite anime of all time.

I watched Voltron back in the day. And some Prince Valient. I didnt know what ANIME was back then, but those were the first.

Dragonball Z was the first anime that I ever watched religiously. Sure, it has its flaws, but it wouldnt have gained such a huge fanbase if it was shit. Some people diss on it just because its so mainstream. To those people: Shove it up your blowholes.
Akira Toryiama is a genius. His art is instantly recognizable. He did the artwork for the DRAGONWARRIOR games, he did the art for TOBAL NO. 1. His most famous gamework would probably have to be with CHRONO TRIGGER, though. Hands down. The man needs a kiss. And a big hug, too.

gorilla

05-06-2005, 02:12 PM

Hellsing.

'nuff said.

Oh, and watch Akira. Ass-rapingly cool movie.

girlsmug

05-18-2005, 04:55 AM

Well, the best anime to start out with is Dragonball Z, but I recommend Trigun and Full Metal Alchemist.

I second the motion this.. one of the best animes to came up was Dragonball Z, easy to understand and the scenes are very witty. The next on my list are samurai x, samurai champloo, cowboy bebop, naruto, the genesis evangeleon,hmmm FMA just watch them recently, etc., cant remember the others.

Emptythought

05-18-2005, 05:22 AM

you saw cowboy bebop, the rest of the stuff on AS is also a good starting point, watch trigun, big O, FLCL, .hack, and most of the other stuff they showed.

also, more than half of what ttv ran back in the day was good primer.

gorilla

05-18-2005, 07:19 AM

Flux_Inducer

05-18-2005, 07:19 PM

I forgot to add to mention .Hack//Sign. That anime is sweet.

keith, evil dude

05-20-2005, 10:05 PM

I always thought Dragonball Z was lame. Really lame. Half the damn episode is some guy hanging in air with the background flying past him 100mph, mouth agape, screaming some inaudible shit. It seems to cater more to kids than to anything, and I don't like that. I prefer anime that is more adult oriented.
Actually the first season of DBZ was pretty cool.

Vegeta was pretty fucking bad ass when he first appeared until they ruined him.

Octocamo

05-20-2005, 10:29 PM

New show on Adult Swim, Samurai Champloo. It's pretty bad ass IMO.

Alias

05-20-2005, 10:42 PM

New show on Adult Swim, Samurai Champloo. It's pretty bad ass IMO.

Great show everything about it, it actually does something different in anime

Octocamo

05-20-2005, 10:50 PM

Ya, has a few swears. (Lol @ the "bleeped" one), great characters, sweet animation...and Blood!

New episode Saturday at 11:30pm EST.

alexsan

05-21-2005, 11:59 AM

I like Kino's Journey, Love Hina, Naurto, Spirited Away, and Bleach.

SaNkOn-TeSsOu

05-21-2005, 01:52 PM

is Bleach any good?

Gene Starwind

05-22-2005, 04:21 AM

is Bleach any good?

Yes

I suggest Lupin III movies. Espically Dead or Alive, Castle of Cagliostro, and First Contact. My personal favorites.

asmoron

06-08-2005, 03:09 AM

FLCL, Elfen Lied, and Dead Leaves are probably too dangerous to take on right now, lvl up more first.

Alias

06-08-2005, 09:40 AM

is Bleach any good?

no, put since you enjoy Inuyasha, then you'll like it.

Oomba

06-08-2005, 04:41 PM

Akira = only anime worth watching

EDIT: God, forgot about Rurouni Kenshin. Okay, Akira = best movie, RK= best show. I dont read manga

Alex_ok

06-08-2005, 04:45 PM

Akira = only anime worth watching

EDIT: God, forgot about Rurouni Kenshin. Okay, Akira = best movie, RK= best show. I dont read manga

Cowboy Bebop > Rurouni Kenshin

And Berserk is still the best manga around.

inertname

06-08-2005, 09:52 PM

GTO is a pretty awesome comedy. I think the Manga is much better though.(And has more content, Anime goes from about vol 1-13 with 25 overall.)
Got both seasons for 40$ a box.

Tom the First

06-08-2005, 09:58 PM

My favorite Anime shows or movies:
Akira
Totoro
Cowboy Bebop
FLCL
Cromartie High (for fans of complete randomness)

I've only read one Manga so far. It's Chobits, and I really like it. I need to get the 3rd volume.

asmoron

06-09-2005, 07:06 AM

My Neighbor Totoro is beautiful :smt022

Alias

06-09-2005, 09:57 AM

If I forgot, GetBackers is pretty damn fun to watch

Flux_Inducer

06-09-2005, 01:15 PM

Akira = only anime worth watching

EDIT: God, forgot about Rurouni Kenshin. Okay, Akira = best movie, RK= best show. I dont read manga

You must not watch any imported Anime...Some of the best stuff isn't on TV...

nekobun

06-09-2005, 04:07 PM

I found that Bobobobo Bobobo is a better random show than Cromartie High... it's just taking the fansubbers forever to get anything done with it. :(

...and apparently, Cartoon Network licensed it for a Q4 release this year. It better be an Adult Swim move, or else it's going to get massacred. And even then, I kinda worry. ;_; Tiny tears in memoriam of greatness. But eh, so long as I can get DVDs and watch them subbed, I don't care.