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Quineloe · 10-22-2007, 04:36 PM

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Zarcath · 10-22-2007, 04:42 PM

Ninja Scroll is highly overrated. If I were to name off an old-time cult classic I'd say Vampire Hunter D over Ninja Scroll.

Steamboy, Paprika, Appleseed, to some extent, Ghost in the Shell movies (though you might want to see some of the OAV's beforehand).

Warrik · 10-22-2007, 04:47 PM

Thanks for the all feedback. I rented Princess Mononoke and I am tracking down Ninja Scrolls. I will tell you what I think.

Khorum · 10-22-2007, 04:47 PM

Whatever it is, just watch it subtitled. Don't ever bother with dubbed anime (except with Giant Robo, which was superior dubbed).

Sean · 10-22-2007, 04:49 PM

I personally don't think the Ghost in the Shell movies are worth much of a damn.

The "Stand Alone Complex" full series of Ghost in the Shell is superior to them in an immense way.

Lyenae · 10-22-2007, 04:53 PM

Appleseed is pure fucking trash. How the fuck can you recommend that and shit on Ninja Scroll?

The Miyazaki movies are hit and miss, some of them just flat out suck (spirited away/howl's castle come to mind) and you can't relate to them unless you have appreciation for Jap culture to begin with. The better ones have iffy qualities (Mononke comes to mind, hatred is owning my hand lol)

Anime is just a style, there's huge fucking diversity in collections and movies, you need to be more specific in what you like about Anime to get better recommendations. A Miyazaki movie like GotF is completely different than Full Metal Panic!, though they are both anime.

If you want a Pupu platter:

- Cowboy Bebop
- Full Metal Panic!
- Haibane Renmei
- Last Exhile
- Azumanga Daioh!

5 A+ diverse anime collections you can chew on.

fucker · 10-22-2007, 04:54 PM

oh yeah stupid me. i forgot Paprika fantastic movie

i warn you, be ready to get your brain fucked up

Sean · 10-22-2007, 04:57 PM

While those are some good recommendations...

Azumanga Daioh! is the same fucking 5 episodes over and over and over again.

The Walking Gentleman · 10-22-2007, 05:02 PM

Hm...while I'm thinking of oldies, trying to find Now and Then, Here and There would be a good challenge. Thirteen episodes of pure gold.

Faelor · 10-22-2007, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean

Azumanga Daioh! is the same fucking 5 episodes over and over and over again.

It's basically Seinfeld in anime form. There is no real plot!

... That being said, I watched the whole series

Khorum · 10-22-2007, 05:05 PM

I loved Azumanga but I wouldn't recommend it to someone brand new to anime. But hey, once you've seen it you'd finally understand all those 4chan gifs.

Sean · 10-22-2007, 05:06 PM

I watched the entire thing too. But man, you have to really like that shit and even then it gets very tiring. It's not something I'd recommend to your average anime fan and definitely not someone trying to get into anime.

Lyenae · 10-22-2007, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean

While those are some good recommendations...

Azumanga Daioh! is the same fucking 5 episodes over and over and over again.

Well, I tried to put a comedy series in there. The other choices could be Cromartie High School, or Excel Saga (which I own, but haven't seen, so I couldn't recommend.)

The Walking Gentleman · 10-22-2007, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Lyenae

Well, I tried to put a comedy series in there. The other choices could be Cromartie High School, or Excel Saga (which I own, but haven't seen, so I couldn't recommend.)

I'll just go ahead and recommend it then.

Actually, we should just link the anime thread in the TV forum. Sheesh.

Sean · 10-22-2007, 05:09 PM

The best comedy I've ever seen would be this year's Seto no Hanayome - definitely worth the download and something that I'd start people on. I don't say that lightly either.

10-22-2007, 04:42 PM	#17 (permalink)
Zarcath Read Farmer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hawaii Posts: 5,367 +32 Internets	Ninja Scroll is highly overrated. If I were to name off an old-time cult classic I'd say Vampire Hunter D over Ninja Scroll. Steamboy, Paprika, Appleseed, to some extent, Ghost in the Shell movies (though you might want to see some of the OAV's beforehand). __________________

10-22-2007, 04:49 PM	#20 (permalink)
Sean Fires of Heaven Officer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Washington Posts: 5,193 +17 Internets	I personally don't think the Ghost in the Shell movies are worth much of a damn. The "Stand Alone Complex" full series of Ghost in the Shell is superior to them in an immense way. __________________

10-22-2007, 04:57 PM	#23 (permalink)
Sean Fires of Heaven Officer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Washington Posts: 5,193 +17 Internets	While those are some good recommendations... Azumanga Daioh! is the same fucking 5 episodes over and over and over again. __________________

10-22-2007, 05:06 PM	#27 (permalink)
Sean Fires of Heaven Officer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Washington Posts: 5,193 +17 Internets	I watched the entire thing too. But man, you have to really like that shit and even then it gets very tiring. It's not something I'd recommend to your average anime fan and definitely not someone trying to get into anime. __________________

10-22-2007, 05:09 PM	#30 (permalink)
Sean Fires of Heaven Officer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Washington Posts: 5,193 +17 Internets	The best comedy I've ever seen would be this year's Seto no Hanayome - definitely worth the download and something that I'd start people on. I don't say that lightly either. __________________

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10-22-2007, 04:47 PM	#18 (permalink)
Warrik Ive been reading these boards since noows....that makes me uber Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 2,094 -3 Internets	Thanks for the all feedback. I rented Princess Mononoke and I am tracking down Ninja Scrolls. I will tell you what I think.

10-22-2007, 04:47 PM	#19 (permalink)
Khorum Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 4,594 -33 Internets	Whatever it is, just watch it subtitled. Don't ever bother with dubbed anime (except with Giant Robo, which was superior dubbed).

10-22-2007, 04:53 PM	#21 (permalink)
Lyenae Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,081 -50 Internets	Appleseed is pure fucking trash. How the fuck can you recommend that and shit on Ninja Scroll? The Miyazaki movies are hit and miss, some of them just flat out suck (spirited away/howl's castle come to mind) and you can't relate to them unless you have appreciation for Jap culture to begin with. The better ones have iffy qualities (Mononke comes to mind, hatred is owning my hand lol) Anime is just a style, there's huge fucking diversity in collections and movies, you need to be more specific in what you like about Anime to get better recommendations. A Miyazaki movie like GotF is completely different than Full Metal Panic!, though they are both anime. If you want a Pupu platter: - Cowboy Bebop - Full Metal Panic! - Haibane Renmei - Last Exhile - Azumanga Daioh! 5 A+ diverse anime collections you can chew on.

10-22-2007, 05:02 PM	#24 (permalink)
The Walking Gentleman Walks on all fours. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Olympus Mons, Mars Posts: 206 +1 Internets	Hm...while I'm thinking of oldies, trying to find Now and Then, Here and There would be a good challenge. Thirteen episodes of pure gold.

10-22-2007, 05:05 PM	#26 (permalink)
Khorum Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 4,594 -33 Internets	I loved Azumanga but I wouldn't recommend it to someone brand new to anime. But hey, once you've seen it you'd finally understand all those 4chan gifs.

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