I hate Anime. Make me like it!
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Well, I would suggest fire, though I think that's my bias speaking.
To be fair, there were a few works I liked...like, three total.
To be fair, there were a few works I liked...like, three total.
I think Clannad may have all these things, maybe except for setting. Also, you will have to be able to watch 30 episodes (there's Clannad after story as well), before getting to the really good stuff.Danik93 said:
You see, the first 20 or so episodes, are quite full of all the cutesy stuff and such, and may be hard to get through, but the later parts nearly made my cry.
Ah. Yeah they do that. Have you ever heard of the movie Crash? It's kind of like that. They show you the end of the story first and you as the viewer piece together the facts along the way.Danik93 said:
Ghost in the Shell is pretty cool. It's also about the least Japanese you can get when compared to ghins like Naruto, Neon Evangelian (SP?), etc. The main female character is pretty badass, does not have a high-pitch voice and while sexy, isn't hindered by tits the size of the fucking moon.
Try Desert Punk, this is an awesome fairly realistic and funny anime. The ending is kinda lame as it ends on a cliff-hanger and the second half of the show has a more serious tone to it, but I have to say that Desert Punk is the best anime I have EVAR watched!Danik93 said:
Seasons greeting Danik.
Okey here's the deal, even though I tend to agree with the selected anime that you disliked, I will however ask you to reconsider your stance on hating a particular series that you mentioned.
Berserk.
I tell you.. No, I beg you. Do not drop it. The anime does not give the series justice and I recommend you to see and read the not so complete(since it is still running since 1989) comic of it. Not only is Kentauro Miura(the artist and owner of the story) one of the best.. nay, one of the greatest comic artist but he also has put a lot of thought on making this shit up.
And the man works alone.
I did not make an account late in the evening and dedicated my first post just for you if I don't believe in what I write. I assure you my friend that it is worth your time.
Read it here.
http://www.thespectrum.net/manga_scans/berserk/
Watch this MMV for a preview of his superb art style.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PE22PP4lKw
Okey here's the deal, even though I tend to agree with the selected anime that you disliked, I will however ask you to reconsider your stance on hating a particular series that you mentioned.
Berserk.
I tell you.. No, I beg you. Do not drop it. The anime does not give the series justice and I recommend you to see and read the not so complete(since it is still running since 1989) comic of it. Not only is Kentauro Miura(the artist and owner of the story) one of the best.. nay, one of the greatest comic artist but he also has put a lot of thought on making this shit up.
And the man works alone.
I did not make an account late in the evening and dedicated my first post just for you if I don't believe in what I write. I assure you my friend that it is worth your time.
Read it here.
http://www.thespectrum.net/manga_scans/berserk/
Watch this MMV for a preview of his superb art style.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PE22PP4lKw
You want more subdued animes that are more realistic and thought-provoking?
Paranoia Agent, if you want a mind-blowing detective thriller with fascinating character stories, poignant moments, and supernatural materialism. After this anime, I never looked at commercialism the same way again.
http://www.wsfl-home.de/img/Animes/Paranoia%20Agent.jpg
Watch it http://anime-media.com/category/paranoia-agent/page/2/
Ghost in the Shell, if you like very brainy and political sci-fi that deals with very deep themes and also future terrorism. And bloody awesome action!
http://www.skuldo.com/images/standalone.jpg
Watch it http://anime-media.com/category/ghost-in-the-shell-sac-the-2nd-gig/page/3/
Time of Eve, if you want to see more human/android relationships without action-heavy scifi tropes.
http://www.justthebuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/rikuo-and-the-android-sammy.jpg
Watch it http://www.animecrunch.com/time-of-eve-episode-1/
Azumanga Daioh, if you can get past the typical anime art, this is the funniest life slice anime about schoolgirls out there without any fanservice!
http://static.animekiwi.com/images/upload/azumanga.jpg
Paranoia Agent, if you want a mind-blowing detective thriller with fascinating character stories, poignant moments, and supernatural materialism. After this anime, I never looked at commercialism the same way again.
http://www.wsfl-home.de/img/Animes/Paranoia%20Agent.jpg
Watch it http://anime-media.com/category/paranoia-agent/page/2/
Ghost in the Shell, if you like very brainy and political sci-fi that deals with very deep themes and also future terrorism. And bloody awesome action!
http://www.skuldo.com/images/standalone.jpg
Watch it http://anime-media.com/category/ghost-in-the-shell-sac-the-2nd-gig/page/3/
Time of Eve, if you want to see more human/android relationships without action-heavy scifi tropes.
http://www.justthebuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/rikuo-and-the-android-sammy.jpg
Watch it http://www.animecrunch.com/time-of-eve-episode-1/
Azumanga Daioh, if you can get past the typical anime art, this is the funniest life slice anime about schoolgirls out there without any fanservice!
http://static.animekiwi.com/images/upload/azumanga.jpg
While it itself is not anime, Megas XLR heavily parodies it, as well as American pop culture. You said you didn't want over the top stuff, at least to start, so I'd recommend holding off on this until you let some of the milder stuff get the foot in the door for you. I wish I'd remembered this series earlier for some other threads, as it does a decent enough job of exposing the uninitiated to the tropes, while still coming off as American. Plus, It involves a giant robot with a car for a head, and there are entirely too few of those.
Great Teacher Onizuka is also a relatively transitional series. Basically, a former Biker uses sheer force of will in an effort to become the greatest teacher in the world. The first eight episodes are basically background information, and the last few slowed down a bit, but the middle was an excellent slice of life story.
If you find that you enjoyed Cowboy Bebop, I'd recommend picking up some of the Lupin III movies/OVAS. The characters of bebop were loosely based on the main cast of Lupin III. Castle Cagliostro was directed by Miyazaki, and Steven Spielburg is quoted as stating that it has one of the best chase scenes he's ever seen.
I only recommend secondary series because I can't think of any primaries that haven't already been mentioned.
Also, while not anime, the Ace Attorney series of games are point and click adventure games for the DS that carry a strong story with an excellent cast of characters. I'd recommend finding some translated japanese roms or the international edition(I think one exists. My friends said there's one w/ multiple languages). The american release tries to shoehorn it into taking place in america. Apparently bento boxes are known as box lunches and feature wagon wheel pasta and donuts...
Long post is long.
Great Teacher Onizuka is also a relatively transitional series. Basically, a former Biker uses sheer force of will in an effort to become the greatest teacher in the world. The first eight episodes are basically background information, and the last few slowed down a bit, but the middle was an excellent slice of life story.
If you find that you enjoyed Cowboy Bebop, I'd recommend picking up some of the Lupin III movies/OVAS. The characters of bebop were loosely based on the main cast of Lupin III. Castle Cagliostro was directed by Miyazaki, and Steven Spielburg is quoted as stating that it has one of the best chase scenes he's ever seen.
I only recommend secondary series because I can't think of any primaries that haven't already been mentioned.
Also, while not anime, the Ace Attorney series of games are point and click adventure games for the DS that carry a strong story with an excellent cast of characters. I'd recommend finding some translated japanese roms or the international edition(I think one exists. My friends said there's one w/ multiple languages). The american release tries to shoehorn it into taking place in america. Apparently bento boxes are known as box lunches and feature wagon wheel pasta and donuts...
Long post is long.