What is your favorite anime and why??
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Macross.
It's got everything, great characters, drama, action, singing, and planes that transform into robots. Planes that transform into motherfucking robots man!
Pity almost none of it ever gets released properly outside of Japan, thanks to Harmony Gold being a bunch of dicks over the license (that they probably should never have had in the first place, thanks Tatsunoko). It took 20 years to get the first season properly, and only that and Plus are out at all. Macross 7 is never getting translated (no-one can afford it), and even Zero didn't come out.
Which is madness, because Macross is big news in Japan. Macross Frontier's first BD release was the highest selling Blu-Ray disc of 2008 in Japan (not just anime, all BD releases), and was probably the most staggeringly awesome series of the decade (and that includes Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann).
It's got everything, great characters, drama, action, singing, and planes that transform into robots. Planes that transform into motherfucking robots man!
Pity almost none of it ever gets released properly outside of Japan, thanks to Harmony Gold being a bunch of dicks over the license (that they probably should never have had in the first place, thanks Tatsunoko). It took 20 years to get the first season properly, and only that and Plus are out at all. Macross 7 is never getting translated (no-one can afford it), and even Zero didn't come out.
Which is madness, because Macross is big news in Japan. Macross Frontier's first BD release was the highest selling Blu-Ray disc of 2008 in Japan (not just anime, all BD releases), and was probably the most staggeringly awesome series of the decade (and that includes Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann).
Because of my emotional attachment to it I'd have to say Dragon Ball Z. But as far as I'm concerned, saying that is practically cheating at this point so I'll say FLCL.
macapus said:
Don't post such obvious flamebait if you don't want to get flamed.macapus said:
My favorite anime is probably FMA, only because my only previous experiance was with Howl's Moving Castle. (Is that actually anime?)
Oh, FLCL for sure. Crazy, off-the-wall plot that actually makes some deep and philosophical sense, a deranged sense of humor, kickass robot fighting scenes in ever episode, interesting characters, top-notch music, quality animation specs... man, the show is superior in every way! Really, the only bad thing about Fooly Cooly is the fact that it's only 6 episodes in length, but at the same time it's great because it doesn't outstay its welcome or lose its originality, if that's possible for a show like FLCL.
*sigh* I'm a FLCL whore, aren't I?
*sigh* I'm a FLCL whore, aren't I?
I love Bleach because of their tight forms and the Hollows and arrancar stuff. It's an has an awesome plot and when Ichigo owned Ulquiorra with his new hollow form...pure awesomeness.
Legend of the Galactic Heroes. That show was so epic and satisfying that I didn't watch another anime for literally months after I finished that show.
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, which grasps the core message of Mecha Anime. That being, if were going to make a show about giant robots we should make it as awesome as possible, with moments like:
*There be spoilers*
Creating a giant robot the size of a galaxy out of one's awesomeness.
Turning the Big Bang into a drill, which is also the size of a galaxy.
Piloting your giant robot even if you've been severed in half by a giant robot's laser-and-spear combo.
Turning a planet sized battle ship into a giant robot, which attacks every single point of reality. At the same time.
Punching your enemy so hard that they break through the barrier of space and time.
Killing a fleet of enemies using your awesomeness.
Driving a car sized robot with a drill through God.
I don't care if it makes no sense. It's awesome. Giant robot shows should be fun. I shouldn't have to watch kids go insane in between robot smackdowns.
*There be spoilers*
Creating a giant robot the size of a galaxy out of one's awesomeness.
Turning the Big Bang into a drill, which is also the size of a galaxy.
Piloting your giant robot even if you've been severed in half by a giant robot's laser-and-spear combo.
Turning a planet sized battle ship into a giant robot, which attacks every single point of reality. At the same time.
Punching your enemy so hard that they break through the barrier of space and time.
Killing a fleet of enemies using your awesomeness.
Driving a car sized robot with a drill through God.
I don't care if it makes no sense. It's awesome. Giant robot shows should be fun. I shouldn't have to watch kids go insane in between robot smackdowns.
- Dragonball Z: It's just Epic (and is the foundation of 90% of my childhood)
- Gundam Wing: Watch it if you don't know why.
- One Piece: Please... No one mention the english dub/editing to me (Sanji with a lollipop!? Stupid Dub company...)
- Elfen Lied: It starts off brutal but that just helps set the mood.
- Ichigo 100%: Good Times, Good Times...
- Beyblade: Awesome anime series about what I hold dearest in my hea... sry can't truly say that with a straight face, it's a pathetic excuse for an anime.
- Full Metal Alchemist: It's... special.
- Gundam Wing: Watch it if you don't know why.
- One Piece: Please... No one mention the english dub/editing to me (Sanji with a lollipop!? Stupid Dub company...)
- Elfen Lied: It starts off brutal but that just helps set the mood.
- Ichigo 100%: Good Times, Good Times...
- Beyblade: Awesome anime series about what I hold dearest in my hea... sry can't truly say that with a straight face, it's a pathetic excuse for an anime.
- Full Metal Alchemist: It's... special.
macapus said:
Are you honestly this slow? You're lucky no one has really flamed you for writting a comment like that in a Post specifically about anime.macapus said:
D.gray man - excellent story, great character i loved every second of it. It is by far my favorite anime.
Trigun - Nicholas D Wolfwood, enough said.
Gungrave - Brandon kicks all kinds of ass.
Hellsing OVA's - You really have to ask why i like this?
EDIT: Vampire hunter D is also pretty awesome.
And witch hunter robin that was fantastic.
Trigun - Nicholas D Wolfwood, enough said.
Gungrave - Brandon kicks all kinds of ass.
Hellsing OVA's - You really have to ask why i like this?
EDIT: Vampire hunter D is also pretty awesome.
And witch hunter robin that was fantastic.
Godlike. Perfect balance of politics and gundam fights, and the first (and only) Gundam series I had seen (for some reason I have just refused to watch any other type of Gundam series because of it, I loved it that much).perryman93 said:
If anyone thinks there is a series better than that, let me know.
I second your recommendation of Gungrave. I perfered the games ending, however.darkless said:
Out of curiosity, just what the hell is D.gray man about?
