[TV] The What Anime Are You Watching Thread!
I never got in to it because the series is so long. I very rarely can see through a series that is more than 26ish episodes. They tend to meander, loose focus, and be full of filler. In fact I actively avoid any anime that can be said to have a "filler arc". Notable exceptions being both Full Metal Alchemist series and the various Gundams. Those keep/kept my attention.
Things Bear won't watch
Dragon Ball(Anything): Don't like the art/animation. Dislike the pacing. Dislike pretty much everything else.
Naruto: Too long. Filler arcs. Not a fan of the humor or setting.
Inuyasha: Inuyasha! Kagome! Inuyasha! Kagome! Inuyasha! Kagome! Inuyasha! Kagome! Inuyasha! Kagome! Inuyasha! Kagome! Inuyasha! Kagome!
Bleach: See Naruto.
D Gray Man: Gave this one an honest try but it couldn't keep my attention. Also wikied it and found out it didn't get a proper ending.
Kenshin: Too long. I know how it ends and don't feel like having a cry fest.
Yu Yu Hakasho: Don't like the art style. Too long.
I generally wont watch anything that can be described as yaoi, yuri, or lolicon.
Things Bear hasn't watched lately but recommends:
Vision of Escaflone
Trigun
Hellsing
Wolf's Rain
Record of the Lodoss War
Rune Soldier Louie
Outlaw Star
Anything from Studio Ghibli (Yes even Grave of the Fireflies)
Things Bear won't watch
Dragon Ball(Anything): Don't like the art/animation. Dislike the pacing. Dislike pretty much everything else.
Naruto: Too long. Filler arcs. Not a fan of the humor or setting.
Inuyasha: Inuyasha! Kagome! Inuyasha! Kagome! Inuyasha! Kagome! Inuyasha! Kagome! Inuyasha! Kagome! Inuyasha! Kagome! Inuyasha! Kagome!
Bleach: See Naruto.
D Gray Man: Gave this one an honest try but it couldn't keep my attention. Also wikied it and found out it didn't get a proper ending.
Kenshin: Too long. I know how it ends and don't feel like having a cry fest.
Yu Yu Hakasho: Don't like the art style. Too long.
I generally wont watch anything that can be described as yaoi, yuri, or lolicon.
Things Bear hasn't watched lately but recommends:
Vision of Escaflone
Trigun
Hellsing
Wolf's Rain
Record of the Lodoss War
Rune Soldier Louie
Outlaw Star
Anything from Studio Ghibli (Yes even Grave of the Fireflies)
So you basically won't watch any shonen anime is what your saying. That basically any action anime made for teenagers.
You might try looking up Seinen anime shows. They tend to be stuff like Ghost in the Shell, Battle Royale, and the like. They tend to have shorter runs and more concrete, well formed stories.
You might try looking up Seinen anime shows. They tend to be stuff like Ghost in the Shell, Battle Royale, and the like. They tend to have shorter runs and more concrete, well formed stories.
I should mention I loved Ghost in the Shell SAC. That was pretty awesome and happy-bear making. I am not 100% consistent though. I like some really odd things like Excel Saga, Gantz, Nadia, and a few other things it would sound like I wouldn't like. I am pretty open to giving anything a couple episode try.
But yeah you are correct, I do love a good story and character development. Some action, some adventure, a good story, a little fan service, and at least one endearing character and I will watch it.
Just don't have an "annoying, young cute, character that causes trouble and never suffers consequence" as a main character and I will hate you even less. Paiway from Vandred is a good example of a character that if I was inserted in to the universe I would murder with no remorse.
But yeah you are correct, I do love a good story and character development. Some action, some adventure, a good story, a little fan service, and at least one endearing character and I will watch it.
Just don't have an "annoying, young cute, character that causes trouble and never suffers consequence" as a main character and I will hate you even less. Paiway from Vandred is a good example of a character that if I was inserted in to the universe I would murder with no remorse.
You love Dragon Ball Z?!
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there's no shunning here
there's no shunning here
I'm sorry... I just can't. I know that you and Shego are big on it, and your reasoning is sound, but I just... can't bring myself to watch it. Sorry...
Charon you could always watch Kai, though you miss out on anything past the Cell Saga (Kai ends there).
Also, I was, at one point a couple years back, caught up on Bleach (anime). I looked up the arcs and skipped the filler ones, which means I missed basically zero in terms of overall story (skipping the Bount arc, for example). I didn't do the same with Naruto/Shippuden when I was watching that, though, as I found the action scenes to be much better. I do want to watch YuYu Hakusho, though, one of these days.
Also, I was, at one point a couple years back, caught up on Bleach (anime). I looked up the arcs and skipped the filler ones, which means I missed basically zero in terms of overall story (skipping the Bount arc, for example). I didn't do the same with Naruto/Shippuden when I was watching that, though, as I found the action scenes to be much better. I do want to watch YuYu Hakusho, though, one of these days.
YYH was fun if you're into shonen fighting stories.
I've heard Kuwabara is one of the better shonen characters, too.
Kuwabara was pretty cool. He's basically what a yanki would be if they had super powers.
Has anyone ever watched Darker than Black? I was looking through some screen caps/fan art and read the synopsis for it earlier today. I think it sounds interesting. But I have learned not to trust how good the single paragraph summary makes a series sound.
It's good.
Good to hear it's worth watching. Thanks!
I just watched the first episode. I get the feeling it's going to suck me in like Death Note did.
For those who follow it, DBZ Abridged has parts 1 and 2 (of 3) for Episode 30 up, which is the final battle of the Freiza saga. They're some of the best TFS has done to date, totally worth the watch. If you haven't seen any of DBZA, you're really missing out.
It was hilarious seeing Goku go Super Saiyan, get serious, and STILL fuck up all his lines.
Also, Guru getting SLAUGHTERED by his own people? Amazing.
Alrighty, I just finished Mushishi.
This is easily one series I have enjoyed every episode of. While there is no overall story arc, the episodic nature of the show worked for it. The series is set during an unidentified postindustrial era of Japan. Ginko, a sort of spiritual troubleshooter called a Mushi Master, wanders the countryside assisting people with their problems with spirit creatures called funnily enough "mushi". The character of Ginko is the only constant through the series, he is actually likable and tends to have no moral grey areas. If someone is in need, he helps them.
The animation was of good quality with some rather beautiful set pieces. Use of obvious CGI was very limited which is refreshing in a newer series. Being episodic some dialog is repetitive (explaining what his profession is in most episodes) however, this works as the episodic nature lends to Ginko's role as a wanderer. I will say that the show is likely not for everyone. There is little to no action and each episode is moved forward strictly by character interaction.
I give it four out of four bearpaws.
This is easily one series I have enjoyed every episode of. While there is no overall story arc, the episodic nature of the show worked for it. The series is set during an unidentified postindustrial era of Japan. Ginko, a sort of spiritual troubleshooter called a Mushi Master, wanders the countryside assisting people with their problems with spirit creatures called funnily enough "mushi". The character of Ginko is the only constant through the series, he is actually likable and tends to have no moral grey areas. If someone is in need, he helps them.
The animation was of good quality with some rather beautiful set pieces. Use of obvious CGI was very limited which is refreshing in a newer series. Being episodic some dialog is repetitive (explaining what his profession is in most episodes) however, this works as the episodic nature lends to Ginko's role as a wanderer. I will say that the show is likely not for everyone. There is little to no action and each episode is moved forward strictly by character interaction.
I give it four out of four bearpaws.
I wish anime in general would get better CGI. As it's used currently it stands out waaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much from the rest of the animation and always distracts me. Especially when they CGI characters and use those weird sort-of-almost cel-shaded textures.
Working my way through Nodame Cantabile 'cause I can't sleep. It's hilarious.
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FnordBear that's a shame. I wasn't a huge fan of DB, but it was entertaining. Naruto is worth its popularity. I think, unfortunately, Naruto fell victim to the king of the hill game (it's popular therefore it must be bad). There is some beautiful filmmaking in there, and some nice scoring. Especially in the in the bridge builder arc, and again in the Pain arc. The anime surpasses the manga easily. Oh, and One Piece. If you don't at least watch the subs up to the end of the Alabasta arc, you're doing yourself a disservice. The I Will Surpass You episode alone is worth at least 20 mediocre Hollywood films.
Fade. Honestly I have tried every single anime you have mentioned, both subbed and unsubbed versions. I just couldn't get in to them. Naruto specifically, I truly wanted to like it. My BFF loves all things Naruto and I wanted something I could hang out and watch with him. I just found myself not able to pay attention to it or get in to any of the characters.
Not saying any of these are bad. They are just not to the taste of my finicky anime pallet. I am positive I like some stuff that most would consider doodoocacafeces.
Not saying any of these are bad. They are just not to the taste of my finicky anime pallet. I am positive I like some stuff that most would consider doodoocacafeces.
so I found Jubei-chan: Legend of the lovely eye-patch and Jubei-chan 2: Counterattack of the Siberian Yagyu. I have only finished season one so far due to the fact I have been getting hammered at work and tomorrow is my first day off in two weeks! However it is an extremely funny show that in line with many animes that make jokes from Japanese culture, the dubbing team rewrote many of the jokes to appeal to American watchers. Many scoff at this, but I find this kind of work much better than trying to explain a joke that wont make any sense to an American. The show is based around Jiyu Nanohana, a typical 8th grader, The joke is that the real Jubei asked his retainer to find a successor with a boom boom body 300 years ago, said retainer happens across Jiyu in present day. Part of the joke is that Jiyu is called Jubei by her father. The show revolves around Jiyu being reluctantly pushed into wearing the lovely eyepatch of legend that cause her to transform into Jubei the second, a master swords-woman, and fight swordsmen from a rival school who have held a grudge for these long 300 years. needless to say HIJINKS ENSUE!
I have been trying to look into some new anime (new to me at least) and came across that title. I could not figure out where I had seen the name before. It was YOU!
In other news, I finished the first Darker than Black series. It was good. Not the best thing I've watched, but not terrible either. It's interesting enough to make me want to see more, so I think I'll look into the sequel. I already saw a couple of the episodes because Hulu has the two mixed in together.