Request to avid anime viewers.

[Fxh_legato]

Hellsing ultimate is amazing, Rah-xephon is good but kind of depressing. But if you really want to rape your mind vagina watch karas, its super confusing but has some of the craziest action scenes ive ever seen.

 

[Brad Shepard]

You could always watch Yu Gi Oh subbed, more over, season 0, really good anime.

 

[Sylocat]

I cannot post in an anime thread without recommending the works of Makoto Shinkai. Check out The Place Promised in our Early Days, 5 Centimeters Per Second, and Voices of a Distant Star.

 

[Totenkopf]

go see the Hellsing OVA's, they're really great

 

[Mr.Black]

Oh-ho-hoh, you're asking for an explanation for NGE? Give me a second to find my answer to that...

Spoiler: On NGE

The reason why NGE gets so weird in its' final episodes is because Gainax completely ran out of money. They were struggling to the end to make each episode and by the time they got to episode 25, they had completely run out. They had other things planned but couldn't go through with them so they focused on Shinji's state of mind. If you haven't already, I suggest watching the movie End of Evangelion. This movie is the true final episodes and makes much more sense than the original ending.

Also, I figured out what the ending and what some of the symbolization of the anime means. Put into further spoilers as it obviously contains still more...

Spoiler: Major NGE spoilers

Ok, upon staring at a picture of DNA I realized it looked a lot like the Lance of Longinus. Since The Lance is often coiled up but has been shown to have the ability to uncoil itself I took it that The Lance represents DNA.
Now, Eva 01 has been mentioned to have become a god after Ep. 19 because she consumed the S2 organ, allowing her an infinite power supply. I've decided that this means Eva 01 is now, quite literally, a God.

Now when The Lance penetrates Eva 01's S2 organ while in it's Berserk mode and with wings, this can be symbolized as sperm penetrating the egg; The Lance being DNA injecting itself into the S2 Organ which is the womb or egg. This then turns Eva 01, who is a God, into the Tree of Life from which all life comes from. Instrumentality then begins and everyone on Earth is returned to the primordial ooze ("Tang".)

Afterwards, Shinji decides to reject Instrumentality ( Possibly meaning he rejected Evolution) and so Eva 01 stops Instrumentality. Eva 01 then drifts away from Earth with The Lance of Longinus unraveled. This can symbolize God drifting away from Earth (I've often said "Even if there is a God, He's nowhere near us now".)

So Eva 01(God) drifts away from Earth leaving only Shinji and Asuka alive on an island surrounded by blood. One Male and one Female; Adam and Eve. The first 2 humans are left to create the human race anew.

And finally, with that in mind the very title of the anime makes sense.

As I thought, the word 'Neon' comes from the Greek neo which means 'new'. Genesis means creation or birth and given the above theory, Evangelion is (more or less) interchangeable with 'God'. As such, the title can mean 'God's New Creation', thus fortifying my theory. God created life anew, to start over from the beginning.

As for Reccomendations...

Yu Yu Hakusho is a terrific anime, think DBZ but the fights don't take forever and they actually think how to win.

Welcome to the NHK was a terrific anime, funny but also a bit deep.

If you haven't already, look into FLCL (Fooly Cooly.) It's a short but hilarious anime that very well may confuse you.

Hey thanks for the Evangelion explanation. I sorta had it worked out in my mind but not entirely. Cheers!

 

[MisterShine]

Hmm.. action and mindfucking..

Texhnolyze
The Big O

Real Drive Sennou Chosashitsu, not exactly in that category but I found it fascinating, and beautiful artwork.

 

[Xpwn3ntial]

Go for the oldies!

I'd recommend Cyborg 009 or Black Jack.

Classics, I say!

EDIT: Yeah, I got nothing when it comes to Evangelion. If you're smart, you'll drop it right now.

Some things are not meant for mortals to know.

Which Cyborg 009? There were three, I think.

I was thinking the one from the 80s.

Though Tvtropes says that the 2000 series was "pretty good".

Yeah, the 2000 one was okay, I guess. I hadn't known about the one from the 80s at the time.

 

[delet]

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End Of Evangelion is an excellent film. I can't wait to see how they end the re-makes.

On Topic: FullMetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a pretty good anime. The Fullmetal Alchemist movie is also a good film as well.

Ergo Proxy is also pretty good.

Yes, I can't wait till May comes so I can see Rebuild 2. I loved the first and hope it can only get better.

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Hey thanks for the Evangelion explanation. I sorta had it worked out in my mind but not entirely. Cheers!

You're welcome. It's kind of funny to be able to make so much sense out of something universally known for making no sense.

 

[Marik2]

I just started watching "Full Metal Panic!"

I'd recommend it.

Seen it, I disliked it as the romantic tones didn't exactly fit my fancy. I'm not a huge romance kind of guy. I think I got up to the episode where the main girl is some sort of information key thing.

The one thing that annoys me most about a lot of Anime series' is when the Protagonist is such an idiot when it comes to romance.

I'm looking at you "Ah! My Goddess" and "Full Metal Panic!"

Know any good romance anime that doesn't have a dumb protagonist? I've already seen please teacher and its spin off.

 

[Jaranja]

I just started watching "Full Metal Panic!"

I'd recommend it.

Seen it, I disliked it as the romantic tones didn't exactly fit my fancy. I'm not a huge romance kind of guy. I think I got up to the episode where the main girl is some sort of information key thing.

The one thing that annoys me most about a lot of Anime series' is when the Protagonist is such an idiot when it comes to romance.

I'm looking at you "Ah! My Goddess" and "Full Metal Panic!"

Know any good romance anime that doesn't have a dumb protagonist? I've already seen please teacher and its spin off.

No, you need to tell me though. I don't care if it's Hentai (seeing as though I'm kind of a fan) I just need to have something different from "OH MY GOD SHE'S GOING TO KISS ME, I BETTER MOVE BACK"

 

[dududf]

"OH MY GOD SHE'S GOING TO KISS ME, I BETTER MOVE BACK"

"...COULD THIS MEAN SHE LIKES ME? I DON'T KNOOOW!"

Thanks for the suggestion you guys.

Damn Megavideo and their 72 inute limit, right when the movie was going good.. the bastards...

 

[MisterShine]

Know any good romance anime that doesn't have a dumb protagonist? I've already seen please teacher and its spin off.

No, you need to tell me though. I don't care if it's Hentai (seeing as though I'm kind of a fan) I just need to have something different from "OH MY GOD SHE'S GOING TO KISS ME, I BETTER MOVE BACK"

Ryuji from Toradora, not a moron. Maybe a tad thick for how long it took for him to realize the girl had feelings for him, but after 24 episodes of them being just BFF's trying to get each other hooked up, you can see it from his perspective.

Also, a coincidence it's the best romance anime ever? I'd say not.

Damn Megavideo and their 72 inute limit, right when the movie was going good.. the bastards...

http://www.bakabt.com/browse.php?q=evangelion

Sign up for an account there, it's where I get all my anime from.

A. It's actually legal
B. Everything has at least 10 dedicated seeders. Everything. For anything that isn't obscure as hell, probably 100, I always download insanely fast from there.

 

[William Dickbringer]

I suggest baccano! it's an anime that has non linear story telling(think pulp fiction)and combines everything that makes an anime awesome it's very under rated and it's a real shame but I suggest watching it (be warned you will get confused in the early episodes)

 

[Casual Shinji]

For something less confusing, try Memories. It's 3 different Stories mixed together (Seen 2 of the stories)

If you liked Memories, you should check out Neo Tokyo Labyrinth and Robot Carnaval.

More odd animated tales from the land of the rising sun.

 

[senorcromas]

Go for the oldies!

I'd recommend Cyborg 009 or Black Jack.

Classics, I say!

EDIT: Yeah, I got nothing when it comes to Evangelion. If you're smart, you'll drop it right now.

Some things are not meant for mortals to know.

Which Cyborg 009? There were three, I think.

I was thinking the one from the 80s.

Though Tvtropes says that the 2000 series was "pretty good".

Yeah, the 2000 one was okay, I guess. I hadn't known about the one from the 80s at the time.

Yeah, my parents were kiiinda obsessed.

As in, I fell asleep to the Speed Racer theme as a kid.

 

[z121231211]

I'm not good for recommending based on tastes, so I'll just tell you some of my favorites:

Welcome to the NHK (already mentioned) You have to see this, it's the best I've ever seen and since I don't know much critic words I can't describe exactly why it's awesome.

Bakemonogatari - I don't know how to really classify it, it's some Romance-supernatural-just plain weird anime. Just watch a few episodes, it gets really good by episode 3 and on.

Mouryou no Hako - The first episode is just confusing, but it turns into a pretty good detective drama later on.

 

[llamaquest101]

The only one i can think of that no ones mentioned is S-Cry-Ed.

 

[llamaquest101]

oh and eureka 7

 

[la-le-lu-li-lo]

I just started watching "Full Metal Panic!"

I'd recommend it.

I love FMP. >_<

@Lullabye is right on Ergo Proxy. It blew my mind a little at the end. Excellent, excellent show. GITS is my all-time favorite! ^^

I'm with @Casual_Shinji Paranoia Agent is, ah, well, just watch it.

As for my personal recommendation, I'd say Tokyo Majin. Beautiful animation style, excellent plot, and characters you actually enjoy watching. It's up there in my favorites.

Claymore is supposed to be really good, though I've only seen the first few episodes.

I still like Gundam Wing as far as the whole Gundam series goes. I've heard good things about Gantz too, but ahh, the first season is a little slow and kind of odd. Second season is supposed to pick up big time though. We'll see.

Also, @dududf, good call on Black Lagoon. I'm a Remy fangirl.

go see the Hellsing OVA's, they're really great

Yessssss. This is my #2 recommendation. Are there six out now?

 

[robert022614]

the anime Gantz will definitely make you WTF