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re: Anime Fans - Recommendations in OP **Awesomeness Edition**
Posted on 6/22/15 at 1:14 am to Scruffy
Posted on 6/22/15 at 1:14 am to Scruffy
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Well, if you have any questions, that is what this thread is for.
Since you haven't watched either, at least as far as your list establishes, my main question would have to wait. When I decided to dip my toes into the field of anime (actually, I just remembered I had already watched "Paprika" because of its supposed (not really) connection to "Inception") I look at quite a few until I saw ones that sounded like I'd enjoy them. So my question would be, what other movies with similar themes and imagery could people recommend? The hard part is that I can't really set up any other parameters than "These are what I've seen and enjoyed" and "I like what I like." I like "Spirited Away" for the story and the mood and the sense of otherworldliness, and Koto no ha no niwa, which appears to translate as "Garden of Words" for the incredible artistry and mood. The main problem I'm having in finding others is that most of the ones in a similar vein appear to be incredibly depressing. I'm looking for stuff I can watch snuggled up with the wife and not want to kill myself afterwards.
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Posted on 6/22/15 at 1:44 am to randomways
What kind of movies or shows do you enjoy in general? Non animated, or other styles of animation.
This post was edited on 6/22/15 at 1:49 am
Posted on 6/22/15 at 2:16 am to randomways
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I've only seen two anime: "Spirited Away" and something called "Koto no ha no niwa". I have no idea what people think of them, but I rather liked them. Neither indulged in some of the more outre aspects of anime that the average non-anime fan tends to associate with the genre.
If you like "Spirited Away" and are interested in watching more anime then you should check out Princess Mononoke. Same director.
Posted on 6/22/15 at 8:54 am to randomways
quote:That list was made a long time ago.
Since you haven't watched either, at least as far as your list establishe
quote:Look at Myazaki's other works.
I'm looking for stuff I can watch snuggled up with the wife and not want to kill myself afterwards.
Howl's Moving Castle (I'd recommend this first)
Princess Mononoke
Nausicaa and the Valley of the Wind
Posted on 6/22/15 at 9:34 am to randomways
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I like "Spirited Away" for the story and the mood and the sense of otherworldliness
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I'm looking for stuff I can watch snuggled up with the wife and not want to kill myself afterwards.
Sounds to me like you need to look into all of Hayao Miyazaki's works.
Posted on 6/22/15 at 10:36 am to Scruffy
Been watching hunter x hunter(2011) and it's been great(especially the yorknew city arc)
Posted on 6/22/15 at 4:48 pm to VaBamaMan
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What kind of movies or shows do you enjoy in general? Non animated, or other styles of animation.
I like all sorts, so I guess the real question is what I'm hoping for in a new anime, since if I were automatically predisposed to enjoy anime on its own merits, I'd have started exploring a long time ago. Essentially, I'm looking for atmospheric movies that are also thought-provoking (like, say, "Blade Runner"). I don't mind action at all if it serves the plot, but it's not really high on my list of priorities. Essentially, I'm looking for things that anime as a genre can do spectacularly in ways that live-action struggles with. Any ideas?
For those of you suggesting Hayao Miyazak, I think you're probably right -- I should go ahead and check out his other stuff. I'd already lingered over the Nausicaa one while surfing Amazon, but didn't realize it was by the same person. Thanks.
Edit: Also recognize the title of "Princess Monoke" too, so thanks for that suggestion as well.
This post was edited on 6/22/15 at 4:54 pm
Posted on 6/22/15 at 4:58 pm to randomways
You also mentioned Paprika and that you like thought provoking stuff, you might want to look up Satoshi Kon's other stuff too. Perfect Blue is older, but I like it a lot when I saw it. Millenium Actress and Paranoia Agent also.
Posted on 6/25/15 at 10:06 am to Josh Fenderman
so just finished Akame ga kill
really liked it
looking for the next.
I like the series that end after 20 something episodes.
any recommendations
really liked it
looking for the next.
I like the series that end after 20 something episodes.
any recommendations
Posted on 7/27/15 at 8:26 pm to Scruffy
So, new rec for this thread.
Is It Wrong To Try To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon?
Yea, long name, but if you liked the 1st half of Sword Art Online, this is basically what I think to be a better version of that.
It is only 13 episodes. Released this year, but the 1st season is great.
Check it out if you like the "weakling fights to prove himself and become the hero" storyline.
Is It Wrong To Try To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon?
Yea, long name, but if you liked the 1st half of Sword Art Online, this is basically what I think to be a better version of that.
It is only 13 episodes. Released this year, but the 1st season is great.
Check it out if you like the "weakling fights to prove himself and become the hero" storyline.
Posted on 7/27/15 at 9:35 pm to Scruffy
75 pages and no love for Venus Wars? It's a movie, not a series, but it's worth watching if you've got two free hours. One of the few where the English dub is actually better than the original Japanese, IMO.
A few other things not listed in the OP that I'd recommend (kind of older than most of the stuff in this thread, I think, but still entertaining):
- the older Dominion Tank Police OVAs (explosions, tanks, cat girl sisters with guns) the English dub is sentimentally good, but in a cheesy way)
- the Urusei Yatsura TV series (whacky alien comedy, with Lum) better than the movies IMO, but it's not necessarily a continuous story and there's a hell of a lot of it)
- the Dirty Pair TV series (guns, spaceships, lasers, explosions, girls, etc)
A few other things not listed in the OP that I'd recommend (kind of older than most of the stuff in this thread, I think, but still entertaining):
- the older Dominion Tank Police OVAs (explosions, tanks, cat girl sisters with guns) the English dub is sentimentally good, but in a cheesy way)
- the Urusei Yatsura TV series (whacky alien comedy, with Lum) better than the movies IMO, but it's not necessarily a continuous story and there's a hell of a lot of it)
- the Dirty Pair TV series (guns, spaceships, lasers, explosions, girls, etc)
Posted on 7/28/15 at 12:11 am to Scruffy
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Is It Wrong To Try To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon?
I started it. Seemed cheesy, but I think i will stick with it.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 12:12 am to VaBamaMan
Give it a few episodes. It really picks up.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 12:38 am to Scruffy
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Give it a few episodes. It really picks up.
I did really enjoy the first half of SAO. Really wish they hadn't rushed it.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 10:27 am to CrazyTigerFan
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Dominion Tank Police OVAs
Well that takes me back...
Saturday anime on Scifi back in the day
Posted on 7/28/15 at 3:20 pm to Scruffy
Wasn't sure if this was old or not, but I just saw that there's a psycho-pass movie online. I thought both of the seasons were pretty damn good.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 3:34 pm to Scruffy
Hey Scrufficans.
Have you seen World Break: Aria of Curse for a Holy Swordsman?
Had some weird concepts(imagine that, a Japanese show with weird concepts), but I enjoyed it.
On episode 10 of Dungeon(title too long). If you liked it and SAO, I think you would really like World Break. A harem action similar to both of those.
I don't understand the harem obsession in Japan, but it makes me want to visit.
Have you seen World Break: Aria of Curse for a Holy Swordsman?
Had some weird concepts(imagine that, a Japanese show with weird concepts), but I enjoyed it.
On episode 10 of Dungeon(title too long). If you liked it and SAO, I think you would really like World Break. A harem action similar to both of those.
I don't understand the harem obsession in Japan, but it makes me want to visit.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 6:29 pm to VaBamaMan
Scrufficans? I don't know you well enough for pet names.
I'm watching Mekakucity Actors right now. Pretty cool premise.
quote:Gonna start watching.
Have you seen World Break: Aria of Curse for a Holy Swordsman?
I'm watching Mekakucity Actors right now. Pretty cool premise.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 6:46 pm to Scruffy
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I'm watching Mekakucity Actors right now. Pretty cool premise.
You're gonna say that, and then not give us the premise?
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Scrufficans? I don't know you well enough for pet names.
Sorry Scruffy. After years of Futurama, feels like I know ya.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 6:50 pm to VaBamaMan
Here is the premise:
The incidents which occurred on August 14th and 15th bring a group of young boys and girls together... They are members of a group they call themselves the "Mekakushi Dan" (Blindfold Organization) and each member possesses a strange power involving their eyes. Will the members of this peculiar organization be able to solve the mysteries behind these incidents and see the truth?
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