Well, Dokuro-chan is a comedy, but what you need is something more "sit-com" like I said.
And they don't get much more sit-com than Lucky Star the "Seinfeld" of anime (i.e it's a show about nothing). It's the day-to-day lives of a group of senior high school girls, one of whom is a massive geek. It finds humor in everyday situations (such as absent-mindedly turning the light off when you leave the room, despite there's still people using the room) that make you laugh because they've probably happened to you. Keep in mind, they changed directors after episode 4, so the first 4 episodes are not as good as the later ones.
Seitokai Yakuindomo is a great comedy too. I've done a review of it, so have a read [http://fireaza.blogspot.com/2012/01/okay-heres-another-post-from-escapist.html]. Suffice to say, it's very funny, and you're definitely better of watching the uncensored (well, as uncensored as they're allowed to be, they uncensor some of the dirty English words anyway) blu-ray version.
Genshiken, the greatest geek comedy bar none. Obviously, it's funnier if you know what's being referenced, and you know people like the characters in the show.
My Ordinary Life/Nichijou seemingly an ordinary comedy, save for the strong streak of absurdist humor that flows though the show. Such as the time the frail old school principal German suplexed a deer or the girl who has a crush on a guy, but tries to hide it with heavy weaponry. Rounding out the absurdity is the soundtrack: epic, high-quality classical music, because why not?
My Little Sister Can`t Be This Cute is probably the second greatest geek comedy. Despite the creepy-sounding title, it's actually poking fun at the ridiculous and unrealistic relationships depicted in semi-incest themed anime/games. Basic story is about a guy who discovers that the little sister he hasn't really talked to in years is actually a closet geek. Literally, she hides her hobby in her closet. Though her, he comes to understand geek culture, as well as his little sister a bit better. It's funny, well-animated and the characters have strong personalties.
Hetalia: Axis Powers - The history of the world, as portrayed by personifications of various countries. Naturally, each country is a stereotype of the country they represent (i.e Italy loves pasta, women and wine, but isn't near as good at war as his grandfather Rome was). Funny stuff if you know your history.
Thanks for the suggestions, and nice blog, i went through and read the rest of it too (except for the 'everything you know about anime is wrong' post... i already read that one on the escapist )
I've actually seen some of Hetalia at a friends place. I laughed at some of the stuff, and with a minimal knowledge of history it was half-informative half-amusing to see how they portrayed historical events and country interaction.
Though in all honesty it didn't grab me as something I would really get into on my own.
(I was more interested in the haruhi dvd we were watching before that. )
Anyway, when I'm looking for a new anime I'll definitely check out your suggestions.
Normally I duck out of these "list off stuff you like" threads, as people are usually able to name all of the stuff that I like. However, Here and there, now and then is absent.
Our definitions of boring probably differ. Sure, the anime in question certainly isn't all that "fun" in the same way one with mecha battles would be, but I found it far more fulfilling. To each their own.
I have some tips for finding the good stuff. If you have the time, take a chance and stick with a show that you think is average or not that great, because you may begin to like it more with each episode. I did that with Azumanga Daioh; I didn't like the show much at first, but it grew on me, and now it's probably one of my favorite animes. Also, look for a short series (e.g. FLCL, Paranoia Agent, Elfen Lied) or even a movie instead of an ongoing series. If it turns out to be a waste of time, at least it was short.
*adjusts his monocle and swirls his brandy*
Well good sir, you did indeed forgot Kino's Journey, a complete travesty and a mark against your previously untarnished name. Indeed, in addition, you also overlooked Mushishi, another fine anime for the gentleman of refined taste. This is but the beginning! You appear to have also disregarded The Tatami Galaxy, Time of Eve, Genius Party, Ghost Hound and Mind Game! Good lord man! You have only mentioned a single Satoshi Kon film! What the devil is wrong with you?
Fun, you say... it gets quite serious in the second half, I felt, that it lost all its comedic trappings.
FireAza said:
*adjusts his monocle and swirls his brandy*
Well good sir, you did indeed forgot Kino's Journey, a complete travesty and a mark against your previously untarnished name. Indeed, in addition, you also overlooked Mushishi, another fine anime for the gentleman of refined taste. This is but the beginning! You appear to have also disregarded The Tatami Galaxy, Time of Eve, Genius Party, Ghost Hound and Mind Game! Good lord man! You have only mentioned a single Satoshi Kon film! What the devil is wrong with you?
Yeah, Kino's Journey was good, though I thought that it was too short and didn't get the opportunity to exploit a fair few of the themes that it addressed. As for Satoshi Kon... y'know, I've just never gotten around to watching any of his films... [sub][sub][sub]Please don't excommunicate me![/sub][/sub][/sub]
Another is one of the only three anime I want to see in 2012 (the other two being Hellsing Ultimate and Rebuild of Evangelion 3.0 proven that they don't delay them). However I'm going to wait for that they finish the series, then I think I will see it.
OT: I don't know so much of new series, and maybe the OP could have specified what he has seen, but this is my list of anime that I have really enjoyed:
-Serial Experiments Lain
-Neon Genesis Evangelion (specially the Rebuilds)
-Darker than Black (1st season and OVA's only)
-Hellsing Ultimate
-Elfen Lied
-Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni & Kai
-Eden of the East
-Paranoia Agent
-Death Note
-FLCL
-5 Centimeters per Second
-Voices of a Distant Star
-Beyond the Clouds ~ The Place Promised in our Early Days
-Children Who Chase Lost Voices From Deep Below
-Ghost in the Shell
-Paprika
-Perfect Blue
-RahXephon
-Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
Nice list... I love all of the ones you mentioned... except Lain. That one just bored me to death. I even bought them all on VHS, back when they came out, thinking it would be amazing.
*Looks over at book shelf* (they are covered in dust)
Maybe I should try it again. It's been a long time, maybe I can appreciate it now.... next task: just find a VCR that works!
I really enjoyed Lain, but I must admit it is quite slow paced at the beginning, and probably doesn't not make sense to any person who is not in philosophical mode while seeing the anime. Either way, I really did enjoyed.
Now that I think about it I could do a list of animes that bored me to death.
Another is one of the only three anime I want to see in 2012 (the other two being Hellsing Ultimate and Rebuild of Evangelion 3.0 proven that they don't delay them). However I'm going to wait for that they finish the series, then I think I will see it.
OT: I don't know so much of new series, and maybe the OP could have specified what he has seen, but this is my list of anime that I have really enjoyed:
-Serial Experiments Lain
-Neon Genesis Evangelion (specially the Rebuilds)
-Darker than Black (1st season and OVA's only)
-Hellsing Ultimate
-Elfen Lied
-Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni & Kai
-Eden of the East
-Paranoia Agent
-Death Note
-FLCL
-5 Centimeters per Second
-Voices of a Distant Star
-Beyond the Clouds ~ The Place Promised in our Early Days
-Children Who Chase Lost Voices From Deep Below
-Ghost in the Shell
-Paprika
-Perfect Blue
-RahXephon
-Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
... please don't, I'd hazard a guess that it'd be hideously long... (I know mine would be, and for all you fanboys out there, it includes Guren Lagann!)
Currently watching No. 6... I'll get back to you on that one... oh, and rewatching Wolf's Rain (seem to recall it was OK...). And surprisingly good series of 2011: Kami-sama no Memo-chou...
Fun, you say... it gets quite serious in the second half, I felt, that it lost all its comedic trappings.
FireAza said:
*adjusts his monocle and swirls his brandy*
Well good sir, you did indeed forgot Kino's Journey, a complete travesty and a mark against your previously untarnished name. Indeed, in addition, you also overlooked Mushishi, another fine anime for the gentleman of refined taste. This is but the beginning! You appear to have also disregarded The Tatami Galaxy, Time of Eve, Genius Party, Ghost Hound and Mind Game! Good lord man! You have only mentioned a single Satoshi Kon film! What the devil is wrong with you?
Yeah, Kino's Journey was good, though I thought that it was too short and didn't get the opportunity to exploit a fair few of the themes that it addressed. As for Satoshi Kon... y'know, I've just never gotten around to watching any of his films... [sub][sub][sub]Please don't excommunicate me![/sub][/sub][/sub]
Another is one of the only three anime I want to see in 2012 (the other two being Hellsing Ultimate and Rebuild of Evangelion 3.0 proven that they don't delay them). However I'm going to wait for that they finish the series, then I think I will see it.
OT: I don't know so much of new series, and maybe the OP could have specified what he has seen, but this is my list of anime that I have really enjoyed:
-Serial Experiments Lain
-Neon Genesis Evangelion (specially the Rebuilds)
-Darker than Black (1st season and OVA's only)
-Hellsing Ultimate
-Elfen Lied
-Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni & Kai
-Eden of the East
-Paranoia Agent
-Death Note
-FLCL
-5 Centimeters per Second
-Voices of a Distant Star
-Beyond the Clouds ~ The Place Promised in our Early Days
-Children Who Chase Lost Voices From Deep Below
-Ghost in the Shell
-Paprika
-Perfect Blue
-RahXephon
-Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
... please don't, I'd hazard a guess that it'd be hideously long... (I know mine would be, and for all you fanboys out there, it includes Guren Lagann!)
It wouldn't be that long. Most the animes that I have seen are in the good list. I don't have much time you see, so I don't watch a lot of anime (although my list is a little bit long). My boring list includes Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and FMA.
LOL. I simply didn't enjoy both them, although they had their moments. Not the most boring anime I have seen though, that place is reserved for other anime...
Why though? You're talking about two series that, the general consensus being, were very popular. And not the "unwashed masses" type of popular either, both there series were well-respected among the, shall we say, "hardcore" anime fans. Unless you're some kinda anime hipster who doesn't like them because they're popular
Soul Eater (Cop-out ending)
Trigun (Anti-climatic ending)
Hellsing (OVA/Ultimate) (Cool Cliff-Hanger ending)
Full Metal Alchemist (Bit of a cop-out ending)
Outlaw Star (Anti-climatic ending)
Detroit Metal City (<-- Awesomely short animé, different ending)
Death Note (Cop-out ending)
Afro Samurai (Cool ending)
Bleach (Hasn't ended, but the different stories per season later on are cool)
Ghost in the Shell (Cool ending)
Cowboy Bebop (Cool ending)
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (Its okay, not the best of animés but decent)
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic (Hurr)
Metalocalypse (Awesome and looking forward to next season)
The Big O (Weird ending, a bit anti-climatic but kinda clever)
Dragon Ball/Z/GT (Lol)
Tenchi (Both OST and the other one +films, excluded is the 'in the city' one, that just looks too shitty, one ending is anti-climatic the other is quite cool, the films make it more enjoyable, I was like -LE GASP- when Tenchi slapsAbitch)
^ These are generally the starter animé's everyone is bound to have seen ^
But for the next list...
-The list of animé I was suggested from peeps to watch based on Sci-Fi, Mystery, Fantasy and Teen Angst-
Love Hina (Predictable but happy ending)
Black Lagoon (Fun ending)
Now and Then, Here and There (Cop-out, anti-climatic and dull ending)
Blood+ (Okay'ish ending)
Eden of the East (Fun ending)
FLCL (Not long enough, the fluid animation makes up for it though)
The Last Exile (Bit of a cop-out ending)
Desert Punk (Cool and funny ending)
Blue Gender (Cool and funny ending)
Highschool of the Dead (Bit of an anti-climatic ending and too much of a cock-tease that it becomes unappealing, the perverse teacher and the bit where he uses the girls breasts to hold the gun steady on were both awesome though. The perverse teacher is one of the first times this type of animé to me has actually gotten so creepily dark)
Watched through all of those, currently watching Wolf's Rain.
From the very same list I still have these to watch.
Shiki
Deadman Wonderland
C laymore
Golden Colt
Air Gear
Beck
Gurren Lagann
Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Shiki
Elfen Lied
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
Hugurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai
ef - A tale of memories
Kara no Kyoukai (all seven of them)
I think I've gotten through quite a decent amount considering I began my adventure of watching more animé from November-onwards. The FMA:Brotherhood one is going to kill me though as I can already assume it'll be as long as the original series, but at least all of it has been released by now so I can stream through it. I've seen a few eps of Brotherhood and the only downer so far is that it feels like there's less character development, but I've seen far too little so far.
The next list I want to compile I wouldn't mind having really dark and twisted animé to watch. Anyone got any suggestions of those kinds of animé?
Boogiepop Phantom
Paranoia Agent
Jigoku Shoujo (isn't really dark/twisted, just slightly)
ChaosHead (SteinsGate is apparently better, though I haven't seen it yet)
Requiem From the Darkness
le Portrait de la Petite Cossette
Only ones that come to mind...
Blue Musician said:
It wouldn't be that long. Most the animes that I have seen are in the good list. I don't have much time you see, so I don't watch a lot of anime (although my list is a little bit long). My boring list includes Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and FMA.
Wow... you threaten to stir a hornets' nest there, my friend. I enjoyed both those series you mentioned, *shrug*, but dear lord, Endless Eight was pure torture... (from tMoHS's second series, be glad you haven't watched it - I hope).
Give busou renkin a shot. Great anime that not many have watched. Kenichi is also good and I haven't heard of it much. Defies a few cliches. There are still good ones out there, they're just tough to find cuz there are so many. Keep looking.
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