Anime Discussion Thread - Any Anime Fans Out There?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around various anime series, including popular titles like Naruto, Bleach, Dragon Ball Z, and others. Participants share their favorites, express opinions on different series, and explore themes and narratives within these shows.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express enjoyment of series like Dragon Ball Z and Naruto, while others find Bleach less engaging.
  • One participant highlights their favorites, including Monster, Serial Experiments Lain, and Cowboy Bebop, discussing their themes and narratives.
  • Concerns are raised about the new Pokemon variants being perceived as childish, contrasting with older favorites.
  • There is mention of the latest developments in Naruto's manga, with some participants expressing interest and others indicating they have not kept up.
  • One participant questions the omission of Death Note from a list of favorites, emphasizing its significance.
  • Another participant expresses disdain for fan-made versions of anime, specifically referencing Dragonball AF.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a love for anime but express differing opinions on specific series and their qualities. No consensus is reached on which series are superior or more enjoyable.

Contextual Notes

Some discussions include personal preferences and subjective experiences with various anime, which may not align with broader community opinions. The conversation reflects a range of tastes and interpretations of themes within the anime genre.

Who May Find This Useful

Anime fans interested in exploring different series, themes, and personal recommendations may find this discussion engaging.

  • #31
mathsciguy said:
Nah, Anime/Manga is pretty cool, those Japanese people are pretty creative.

Most people would see it as something childish (your mother probably does), but most of them are actually deep and there are a handful that's not even something you'd show a child.

Totally. Mom ought to see this, hehe.
 
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  • #32
Mépris said:
Well, if you were able to (recently) watch all of DBZ, then I'm sure you'll enjoy the rest without any worries. The arrancar arc starts at the 100-ish mark.

In any case, the early episodes were very enjoyable. I may even watch them again at some point. Shame it didn't live up to its potential though...

+1

Not to ruin it for you Infinitum, but the anime indeed has been going downhill since the arrancar arc. Well, now you know what to expect. :-p
 
  • #33
jobsism said:
+1

Not to ruin it for you Infinitum, but the anime indeed has been going downhill since the arrancar arc. Well, now you know what to expect. :-p

You just killed all the surprise for Infinitum. :P
 
  • #34
I stopped watching Bleach too about the Arrancar arc. The soul society arc seems to be the best part, and after that you're back with the usual mainstream shonen anime with the Dragonball Z formula. It's the same with Naruto, though for some reason I just kept reading the manga every week, it's probably become a habit.

Again, I'm surprised, nobody's mentioned Neon Genesis Evangelion yet.
 
  • #35
jobsism said:
+1

Not to ruin it for you Infinitum, but the anime indeed has been going downhill since the arrancar arc. Well, now you know what to expect. :-p

Oh-kay...I'll enjoy it till I can o:)

And yet again, I am reminded of another fun anime(my memory seems to work in installments)...Has anyone watched/read Meitantei Conan - Case Closed? (aka Detective Conan)
 
  • #36
Infinitum said:
Has anyone watched/read Meitantei Conan - Case Closed? (aka Detective Conan)

Me haz watched it long back. It had really interesting episodes but i don't know how it ended. :'(
 
  • #37
Have you seen Elfen Lied and Black Lagoon?

Both. Elfen Lied was good, but the anime gutted about half the storyline of the manga and altered a lot of characterization (Lucy is not nearly so sympathetic in the manga). I strongly recommend reading the manga if you haven't already.
 
  • #38
I also want to know if Neon Genesis is good. Ohh and Princess Mononke and Spirited Away are awesome. Just epic story telling in both. :P
 
  • #39
SolsticeFire said:
I also want to know if Neon Genesis is good. Ohh and Princess Mononke and Spirited Away are awesome. Just epic story telling in both. :P

Neon Genesis is historically important (a milestone in the history of Japanese animation, effectively killing the genre of which it was a part) and good in the sense that a dense treatise on philosophy or history might be "good"; which is to say that it's good, but not particularly entertaining (I recommend seeing it).
 
  • #40
I like intellectual manga/anime that stimulate my mind. So i'll get to this soon :P
 
  • #41
Number Nine said:
Neon Genesis is historically important (a milestone in the history of Japanese animation, effectively killing the genre of which it was a part) and good in the sense that a dense treatise on philosophy or history might be "good"; which is to say that it's good, but not particularly entertaining (I recommend seeing it).

I second that. Though it's definitely a classic, and a must-watch for anime fans, it's not what you'd call "entertaining".
 
  • #42
Pranav-Arora said:
You just killed all the surprise for Infinitum. :P

I think the more apt word would be "shock". :-p
 
  • #43
SolsticeFire said:
I like intellectual manga/anime that stimulate my mind.

Oh boy, you'll love Death Note and Code Geass. :wink:
 
  • #44
Anyone here seen Mirai Nikki (Future Diary)? I hear it's got a compelling dark theme, with a sound plot.
 
  • #45
jobsism said:
Anyone here seen Mirai Nikki (Future Diary)? I hear it's got a compelling dark theme, with a sound plot.

I've read the manga. The premise is interesting, but I don't think it was as well executed as it could have been. Overall, it would probably be worth it to see.
 
  • #46
Hmm, guess I'll add it to my watch-list as well. Gonna watch Grave of the Fireflies now (Thanks for that! :smile:). It's plot somehow reminds me of Jigoku Shoujo. Have you seen the latter?
 
  • #47
Huh, late to the thread. My favs.

Puella Magi Madoka Magika. Brilliant deconstruction of the magical girl genre. Well plotted and well directed. Deserves all the accolades it got.

Clannad. Just so sweet. Kyo-Ani lost the rights to Little Busters! Although I don't think LB's story is as strong as Clannad. I wish they'd turn Rewrite into an anime though :frown:

Angel Beats. Another Key work. Hmm. Pitty about the episode count, should have been a 24 episoder.

Da Capo II. Especially DC II SS. Another magical romance. I'm seeing a pattern here.

Fate/Stay Night Unlimited Blade Works. I prefer UBW to Fate route (or Fate/Zero).
 
  • #48
How does Anime impact your ability to read? I thought reading anime, but my English teacher said that since there is very few text, you will lose your ability to think critically and read proficiently.
 
  • #49
tahayassen said:
How does Anime impact your ability to read? I thought reading anime, but my English teacher said that since there is very few text, you will lose your ability to think critically and read proficiently.

By reading, I believe you're referring to the comics (its called Manga; Anime's the video counterpart). Well, I don't know about critical thinking ability or vocabulary, but I think anime/manga, to some extent, has made me streetsmart.

Also, I'm of the opinion that reading (no matter what the content) never degrades your reading/writing proficiency. You read it, burn in the heat of the story, laugh at the humor, cry for the sentimence, and leave it all where it ends. Well, that's what I think, atleast.
 
  • #50
tahayassen said:
How does Anime impact your ability to read? I thought reading anime, but my English teacher said that since there is very few text, you will lose your ability to think critically and read proficiently.

...then read other things as well.
 

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