eternal Zero Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Eh. Bleach is fine if you stop after episode 53 or so. You'll know it's the right time to stop. I know Ghost in the Shell was mentioned and I'll echo that. If it hasn't been mentioned but I'm pretty sure it has try out Darker Than Black. Also Viper's Creed for something not so mainstream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flare4War Posted June 21, 2010 Author Share Posted June 21, 2010 I'll be looking into/doing some research on everything mentioned. Thanks for the attention. From what's been said so far I think I'm going to start with Paranoia Agent and Cowboy Bebop. Feel free to continue. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arek the Absolute Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Unfortunately, the majority of American voice actors suck, especially in anime. I wasn't thrilled with Paranoia Agent's dub. Cowboy Bebop is excellently voiced though. oh lordy ohhh looooooordy Another vote for Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, 1st and 2nd gig. yes yes yes yes yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relyanCe Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 darker than black. yes. very VERY yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invader_Quirk Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I also tend to avoid long series that clearly don't have a direction in mind or just keeping making episodes because the show is still popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darlos9D Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 the anime Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni might be an interesting watch but it's lighter on action and more of a murder mystery Maybe in the second season. In the first season it's just murder. I enjoyed it, though I've been pretty much made immune to intense violence ever since Elfin Lied. Oh yeah, Elfin Lied. That's, uh, certainly an adult show. Unfortunately, the majority of American voice actors suck, especially in anime. Do yourself a favor and ignore these blanket assertions. Judge for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Briggs Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I am surprised no one has said cowboy bebop yet!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecilff2 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 So long as you skip the first episode, Gungrave is pretty good in that regard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tensei Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 It's too bad you didn't ask for manga suggestions because I read a lot more manga than I watch anime so I know stuff like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flare4War Posted June 21, 2010 Author Share Posted June 21, 2010 I enjoyed it, though I've been pretty much made immune to intense violence ever since Elfin Lied.Oh yeah, Elfin Lied. That's, uh, certainly an adult show. Is it mature in an extreme hentai sort of way or is it just basic nudity and violence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tensei Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Elven lied is mostly (non-sexualized)nudity, violence and gore yeah. Didn't enjoy it past the first episode though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpretzel Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Been looking for a new show myself; gonna try this "Monster" business and see how it pans out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avaris Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Monster is really good, but extremely long. Anyone mentioned Black Lagoon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dj Mokram Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I am surprised no one has said cowboy bebop yet!!!!! ^ This. You'll find martial arts (main hero is a jeet kune do specialist), and an extremely compelling story. Protagonists aren't assassins diguised as emo-teenagers, or vampires disguised as priest, or giant panda robots with tentacles and weird stuff like that. Characters are humans, with human traits and emotions. It's set on a futuristic earth and in space (and some other locations I won't spoil). It may be one of the most brillant anime ever made, and it's not intended for kids imo. Themes are really mature, dealing with grown-up problems or tough decisions we may all face someday. There's action, reflexion, humor, joy, sadness, love, family, friendship, life, loss, death(s) and even serious monkey business (yes, I'm serious!). Only unknown for me is the US dubbing, since I only ever watch japanese anime with original voices. Other than that, I recommend Cowboy Bebop 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flare4War Posted June 21, 2010 Author Share Posted June 21, 2010 K, but I think chthonic was being sarcastic. It's been recommended a bunch of times earlier in the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Lime Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 If you want a feature film, definitely watch Ninja Scroll. As someone who is new to anime as well, that was a good introduction. I've been enjoying Samurai Champloo, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Briggs Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 K, but I think chthonic was being sarcastic.It's been recommended a bunch of times earlier in the thread. olol that post yielded infinitely more funny than anticipated I was anticipating zero funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avaris Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Berserk and RahXephon are two others. Highly recomend Wolf's Rain again. Samurai X: Trust & Betrayal is a movie...but incredibly good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Taucer Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 (still think bebop is overrated) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arek the Absolute Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Yu Yu Hakusho. May be meant for kids, but it is still bad fucking ass. One of my favorite anime series ever made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Equinox Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 if you find cowboy bebop overrated you simply have no taste in good anime good action bebop black lagoon kara no kyoukai canaan ghost in the shell i'll post more later alot of you have terrible taste also watch the bebop movie, holy fuck, so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombie Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I saw someone mention ninja scroll. The series is pretty decent too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relyanCe Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Berserk NO. for the love of god NO. unless you meant the manga in which case it is completely awesome and cool and all that jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbu Frahma Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I'll fifth? sixth? the votes for Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, which was what got me into "adult" anime and has kept my interest since. (And by adult, I mean more mature than Pokemon, not, y'know, adult films kind of adult.) Or at least, both series were amazing; I wasn't that fond of the movies, but then again I watched them both at like three in the morning and was half-asleep, so eh. But yeah. GITS:SAC is a definite must-see, especially if you like getting philosophical and psychological before each serving of ass-kicking. But I'll also caution you, and I think someone else already said this: You're going to HATE the Tachikomas. Samurai Champloo (which I never got to finish), Black Lagoon (which I saw a total of one episode of), and Cowboy Bebop are also great choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Taucer Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I'll agree that the bebop movie was awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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