I have never really watched much anime. I thought I'd watch Naruto for the first time to see what the big deal was. In my opinion it was okay, nothing special. The episode involved the 3 characters getting in some torunament, and then Naruto's guy friend fighting this scrawny dude and then this turtle was his dad and kicked the scrawny kids ass. Some of you might know it.
Anyways, recommend me some anime that doesn't suck. Or let me know if that was just a terrible episode.
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Anonymous2007-07-16 5:23 ID:/slvHqNy
Okay Ergo Proxy is on my list, even though nobodies recommended me anything yet. Is that one any good?
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Anonymous2007-07-16 6:22 ID:8EfmJRkt
Code Geass
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Anonymous2007-07-16 6:30 ID:8ziTS5m+
Ergo Proxy seems good, but Anonymous would probably know better.
You might want to watch Full Metal Alchemist, that one is generaly a good pick. Or anything by Ghibli, like Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro and whatnot.
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Anonymous2007-07-16 6:49 ID:/Gi5NCS9
Hajime no Ippo
for lulz
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Anonymous2007-07-16 7:53 ID:A2AYSYns
It's not that it was a bad episode, it's just that naruto is a poor, poor excuse for anime.
I don't recommend code geass, either.
I definitely agree with >>4 watch some studio ghibli movies, and full metal alchemist is worth a try. It really depends on what kind of genres interest you.
Samurai champloo is a good series, nice art, aimed at an older audience than kiddie stuff like naruto. A little more realistic than many other anime series.
The melancholy of haruhi suzumiya is great, beloved by many peoples :) I think it's a good example of what anime's all about, and i don't think i've heard anyone say they've watched and didn't like it.
Mushishi is good, unless you're the type that demands a lot of action, killing etc. It's very studio ghibli-ish.
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Anonymous2007-07-16 8:25 ID:8ziTS5m+
>>6
However, Haruhi Suzumiya is aimed towards anime-enlighened people, so it might not be as good for a starter anime.
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Anonymous2007-07-16 10:09 ID:w1YdZZdW
One Piece is pretty good for a mainstream anime. Decent fighting scenes, interesting characters... it's easy to swallow for a newbie I guess. Has lot's of colour and adventure aspects, but has the odd bit of violence and swearing to help you feel more secure about watching it.
But for the love of god, make sure it's a subbed version you watch.
And yes, Studio Ghibli is brilliant. However, Hiyao Miyazaki's work always seem's quite heavily influenced by the west (porco rosso for example, where they eat cooked fish. COOKED!) and so lack's a lot of key anime aspects. It's not your typical anime, but watch them anyway.
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Anonymous2007-07-16 11:50 ID:0FdaICNn
Lucky Star
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Anonymous2007-07-16 15:36 ID:saVYepkB
Always start with EVA because it will change your life forever and everything else is mediocre at best in comparison.
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Anonymous2007-07-16 15:41 ID:dlP+zVJu
Not Lucky Star...you have to be an otaku or know your obscure anime stuff to get most of the jokes
well here's a list =w=:
1) Saikano/ SHE: The Ultimate Weapon ( a must watch i say)
2) Code Geass
3) Utawarerumono
4) Air
5) Kanon (old/new they are just good)
6) Emma: The Victorian Romance( season 1 and 2)
7) Fate Stay Night( though i prefer the game though lol)
8) School Rumble
9) Ichigo Mashimaro(jailbait lol=w=)
10) Full Metal Alchemist
11) Full Metal Panic! (including Fummofuu and the Second Raid too)
12) Yakitate Japan!
13) Kaleido Star (^.^)
14) Neon Genesis Evangelion
ok that should be enough for starters, then ...:
1) Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi
2) Lucky Star
3) u should have join us by now lolololol
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Anonymous2007-07-17 11:37 ID:pTNPBJyb
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Pheonix2007-07-17 12:16 ID:tsUp3HAP
Watch Hellsing or die!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Anonymous2007-07-17 12:31 ID:3XF7CZuN
I enjoyed ergo proxy, did anyone else?
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Anonymous2007-07-17 14:12 ID:utXP8hkK
Slayers and Hellsing are good, and Tenshi Ni Narumon is cute(more for girls I believe.) Dragon Half is funny as hell(But very short. it's not the full series.The Manga is MUCH longer.)
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Anonymous2007-07-17 14:16 ID:GZ3uFxv8
Hokuto. No. Ken.
Simply a must watch. If you haven't watched it you have watched nothing.
>>14
ya i miss that out in my ealier post. Azumangah Daioh is a good silent comedy anime to watch too.
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Anonymous2007-07-18 12:40 ID:iI1CXs8n
Can't go wrong with Full Metal Alchemist. I just started reading today and it seems decent. It's not exactly hard to follow so I don't see why it wouldn't be a good manga/anime for a newbie to start with.
I also might start watching Dragon Ball Z. It's hard to believe I've some how not all these years... Anyway, is it a classic case of a shit mainstream anime, or is it's success actually justified?
bleach is a pretty good anime, its quite deep but u gota stick with it. the style is awsome
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Anonymous2007-07-19 21:06 ID:MjIfKbkp
fuck them all, look up death note, its a amazing series, thre is plenty of good animes, Evangelion for example is great to, try those to, dont even botehr with bleach or naruto.
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Anonymous2007-07-19 21:24 ID:AD9ndAGz
I think even Kishimoto hates Naruto.
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Anonymous2007-07-20 6:00 ID:1E3UsdbO
Thank you all for your input! I've got a really long Anime list now, so it'll take a while to check them out. :]
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Anonymous2007-07-20 7:44 ID:DUT5muN9
Elfen lied
Claymore (still making)
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Anonymous2007-07-20 16:17 ID:i/HwHdpy
One Piece. Get through the first three arcs and it's great. It's worth passing though those generic opening arcs for the glory that is the remainder.
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Anonymous2007-07-20 18:20 ID:Xk56mxdx
Gargoyle of the Yoshinagas.
The series was a pleasant surprise, for me.
Also some people might find Trinity blood not to be starter.
Well you can watch it whenever.
Oh also if you guys like the mystery, supernatural setting, I suggest speed grapher, I FUCKING loved it.
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Anonymous2007-07-21 2:56 ID:VsXanUbW
EVANGELION
FLCL
Azumanga
Eureka 7
Serial Experiments Lain
Paranoia Agent
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Anonymous2007-07-21 3:02 ID:VsXanUbW
oh yes, and Samurai Champloo of course
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Anonymous2007-07-21 3:03 ID:VsXanUbW
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Anonymous2007-08-02 12:33 ID:AOgPMfhY
Lucky Star
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Anonymous2007-08-02 13:43 ID:JV2K7cr5
full moon wo sagashite, ouran high school , dn angel , kamikaze kaitou jeanne
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Anonymous2007-08-03 2:43 ID:eEKD4N4m
Mai-HiME 8D
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Anonymous2007-08-03 3:06 ID:efaZl+h/
Gungrave or Blue Gender. Gungrave is overlooked and underated, and it has a great adult storyline.
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Anonymous2007-08-03 10:16 ID:kb7OlJ6Z
Full Metal Alchemist - fantastic storyline, great characters, etc.
Azumanga Daioh - lighthearted fun, much better than Rucky Star.
Black Lagoon - action-packed, good plot, violence.
Neon Genesis Evangelion - I don't think anyone's mentioned this yet. It could be a bit heavy-going if it's your first anime, so I'd watch the others first, but this is really enjoyable and people usually take a lot from it.
Another two I haven't watched yet myself are The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, and Serial Experiments Lain - they both sound awesome though.
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Anonymous2007-08-03 10:25 ID:MKstJme8
Rucky Stal
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Anonymous2007-08-03 13:06 ID:kb7OlJ6Z
Lucky Star is shit. If you like that sort of comedic school-girl anime, then watch Azumanga Daioh, it's miles better, with more original (and crazy) characters, and IT'S ACTUALLY FUNNY.
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Anonymous2007-08-03 20:42 ID:ImCSGWxs
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Anonymous2007-09-27 1:06 ID:+8GJs3w0
Kamichu
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Anonymous2007-09-27 10:52 ID:DC+2JmeL
Honey & Clover - Its both funny and deep, and most of all, IS BASE ON REALITY!!! YA THATS RIGHT! NO FLIPPING NINJA!!!
Paradise Kiss - If u love fancy love story u'll dig this, and NO FLIIPPING NINJA YAY!!!
Black Cat - Action based, pretty good plot also, dig this!