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So, I just finished watching Cowboy Bebop... [also, anime suggestion thread]

Nov 10, 2009#1

Soliloquy

...and now I'm horribly depressed. I mean, you start loving all of those characters, and then it ends like that?

I mean, it's a great ending, don't get me wrong. But now I need to find a way to shake the blue funk that I'm in. Any ideas?

I don't suppose the movie will help, having read that

there's evidence that it's all a hallucination Spike has while he's dying on the steps in the Red Dragon's hideout.

Nov 10, 2009#2

Cajungal

So, I just finished watching Cowboy Bebop...

I feel ya, man. I went through the same thing. I'd started to watch it in high school but was afraid to finish it. Finally Jake sat me down and made me finish it, heheh.

If you get hit hard by emotional shows and books, you can just ride it out and take comfort in the fact that your feelings mean that you're not dead inside. ^_^

I also went and got ice cream. Jake bought it because it was his fault for putting me through that.

Nov 10, 2009#3

Soliloquy

So, I just finished watching Cowboy Bebop...

And here I was hoping, believing even, that it would all turn out all right. Heck, I would have been fine with bittersweet.

But at the same time, I know that there really was no better way to end it.

"bang."

Nov 10, 2009#4

Shegokigo

So, I just finished watching Cowboy Bebop...

The movie is just a long "episode" that takes place during the series. The series finale really is the "end" of the series.

I recommend Trigun if you haven't seen it yet for your next series.

Nov 10, 2009#5

Cajungal

So, I just finished watching Cowboy Bebop...

Shegokigo said:
The movie is just a long "episode" that takes place during the series. The series finale really is the "end" of the series.

I recommend Trigun if you haven't seen it yet for your next series.

O my God Trigun! :waah:

That's also the doing of the boyfriend. :fist shake:

Nov 10, 2009#6

Soliloquy

So, I just finished watching Cowboy Bebop...

Shegokigo said:
The movie is just a long "episode" that takes place during the series. The series finale really is the "end" of the series.

I recommend Trigun if you haven't seen it yet for your next series.

Yeah, I was disappointed to find that out. I still wouldn't mind seeing the crew of the Bebop in action one more time, though.

Thanks for the suggestion of Trigun, by the way. I'm pretty much an anime noob, and the only other series I've seen is parts of Fullmetal Alchemist, so I'm not entirely sure which series are worth my time.

Nov 10, 2009#7

Iaculus

So, I just finished watching Cowboy Bebop...

I've been trying Darker than Black lately, and have been most impressed. Hei is just awesome.

Caution: gory.

Wasn't as taken with Trigun as everyone else seems to have been, though I will admit that the series got much better as it went along.

Nov 10, 2009#8

Soliloquy

So, I just finished watching Cowboy Bebop...

Cajungal said:
O my God Trigun! :waah:

That's also the doing of the boyfriend. :fist shake:

Oh, dang it. I'm in for another depressing ending, aren't I?

*sigh*

Well, that's never stopped me from watching something before. Might as well give it a look.

Nov 10, 2009#9

Cajungal

So, I just finished watching Cowboy Bebop...

Soliloquy;296176][quote=Cajungal said:
O my God Trigun! :waah:

That's also the doing of the boyfriend. :fist shake:

Oh, dang it. I'm in for another depressing ending, aren't I?

*sigh*

Well, that's never stopped me from watching something before. Might as well give it a look.[/QUOTE]

It's just kind of deceptive in the beginning since Vash seems so silly and bumbling. It surprised me. That's all I'm gonna say.

Nov 10, 2009#10

Iaculus

So, I just finished watching Cowboy Bebop...

Soliloquy;296176][quote=Cajungal said:
O my God Trigun! :waah:

That's also the doing of the boyfriend. :fist shake:

Oh, dang it. I'm in for another depressing ending, aren't I?

*sigh*

Well, that's never stopped me from watching something before. Might as well give it a look.[/QUOTE]

Funnily enough, you aren't. Gets damned dark towards the end, though.

Another one to try is Macross Frontier. It's new-Battlestar Galactica with J-pop and transforming robots, and eight times as awesome as that sounds.

Nov 10, 2009#11

Soliloquy

So, I just finished watching Cowboy Bebop...

Iaculus;296180][quote=Soliloquy;296176][quote=Cajungal said:
O my God Trigun! :waah:

That's also the doing of the boyfriend. :fist shake:

Oh, dang it. I'm in for another depressing ending, aren't I?

*sigh*

Well, that's never stopped me from watching something before. Might as well give it a look.[/QUOTE]

Funnily enough, you aren't. Gets damned dark towards the end, though.

Another one to try is Macross Frontier. It's new-Battlestar Galactica with J-pop and transforming robots, and eight times as awesome as that sounds.[/QUOTE]

Well, that's good. I'm perfectly fine with dark, as you could probably guess from my avatar.

Of course, I'm fine with depressing, also. It just makes me, you know... depressed.

Nov 10, 2009#12

Iaculus

So, I just finished watching Cowboy Bebop...

Soliloquy;296182][quote=Iaculus;296180][quote=Soliloquy;296176][quote=Cajungal said:
O my God Trigun! :waah:

That's also the doing of the boyfriend. :fist shake:

Oh, dang it. I'm in for another depressing ending, aren't I?

*sigh*

Well, that's never stopped me from watching something before. Might as well give it a look.[/quote]

Funnily enough, you aren't. Gets damned dark towards the end, though.

Another one to try is Macross Frontier. It's new-Battlestar Galactica with J-pop and transforming robots, and eight times as awesome as that sounds.[/quote]

Well, that's good. I'm perfectly fine with dark, as you could probably guess from my avatar.

Of course, I'm fine with depressing, also. It just makes me, you know... depressed.[/QUOTE]

Oh aye? Try Bokurano, then.

We'll wait. :devil:

:devil:

---------- Post added at 04:09 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:04 AM ----------

One thing I just noticed - both my recommendations, Darker and Frontier, had their music done by Yoko Kanno, the same lady who composed the score for Cowboy Bebop. So if you liked that...

Nov 10, 2009#13

Soliloquy

So, I just finished watching Cowboy Bebop...

Iaculus said:
[/COLOR]One thing I just noticed - both my recommendations, Darker and Frontier, had their music done by Yoko Kanno, the same lady who composed the score for Cowboy Bebop. So if you liked that...

Oh, sweet!

Nov 10, 2009#14

Shegokigo

I could recommend ALOT of other stuff, but after watching Bebop, I'd recommend Trigun first.

Nov 10, 2009#15

AshburnerX

Alternatively, if you want something that is more comedic than action packed, I'd recommend Irresponsible Captain Tyler. It's a good refresher between depressing anime series, as this one actually ends on a high note and it's OVAs keep up the tradition. I'd also reccomend the red jacket and later series of Lupin the 3rd.

Nov 10, 2009#16

CynicismKills

Shegokigo said:
I could recommend ALOT of other stuff, but after watching Bebop, I'd recommend Trigun first.

I agree. Both have a great cast. Generally I'm not a stickler for English/Japanese, but if you can get Trigun with subtitles. The Japanese actor does the flip from doofy Trigun to serious Trigun really really well.

Nov 10, 2009#17

TotalFusionOne

I love Anime, but I'm such a newb. Started with Cowboy Bebop. Then got completely sidetracked with Love Hina.

LOVE FUCKING HINA

Get the series. It's amazing. Only 20 some odd episodes and a few specials but it makes me all SQUEEEEEE XD XD XD XD XD SQUEEE XD

Nov 11, 2009#18

Shegokigo

Just when I started to like you Fusion, you go and recommend Love Hina?

Ugh, -50dkp.

Nov 11, 2009#19

TotalFusionOne

Shegokigo said:
Just when I started to like you Fusion, you go and recommend Love Hina?

Ugh, -50dkp.

I'm a weaponsmith now so your DKP means nothing!

Love Hina was my second anime ever. It has a special place in my heart. I was 18 when I started watching it, and rather gangly and geeky. I hadn't quite yet gotten to the point where I could talk to women, and the men that I had been with had been assholes to me.

When I saw Love Hina it just.. rang with me. I realized what an Otaku I really was and finally saw humor in it XD

Nov 11, 2009#20

CynicismKills

TotalFusionOne;296269][quote=Shegokigo said:
Just when I started to like you Fusion, you go and recommend Love Hina?

Ugh, -50dkp.

I'm a weaponsmith now so your DKP means nothing!

Love Hina was my second anime ever. It has a special place in my heart. I was 18 when I started watching it, and rather gangly and geeky. I hadn't quite yet gotten to the point where I could talk to women, and the men that I had been with had been assholes to me.

When I saw Love Hina it just.. rang with me. I realized what an Otaku I really was and finally saw humor in it XD[/QUOTE]

One of my first animes was Tenchi Muyo, which is all about one dude and a shitload of girls who want to bone him. I know what you mean.

Nov 11, 2009#21

Soliloquy

I think I'll stick with watching Trigun next. Love Hina doesn't really seem like my type of show.

The other mentioned in this thread sounds good also, though. Man, I've got a lot of anime ahead of me...

Nov 11, 2009#22

CynicismKills

Soliloquy said:
I think I'll stick with watching Trigun next. Love Hina doesn't really seem like my type of show.

The other mentioned in this thread sounds good also, though. Man, I've got a lot of anime ahead of me...

If you get the chance check out Fullmetal Alchemist, there's the original series and the movie (awesome stuff), and the new ongoing series (really awesome stuff).

Nov 11, 2009#23

Shegokigo

CynicismKills;296272][quote=TotalFusionOne;296269][quote=Shegokigo said:
Just when I started to like you Fusion, you go and recommend Love Hina?

Ugh, -50dkp.

I'm a weaponsmith now so your DKP means nothing!

Love Hina was my second anime ever. It has a special place in my heart. I was 18 when I started watching it, and rather gangly and geeky. I hadn't quite yet gotten to the point where I could talk to women, and the men that I had been with had been assholes to me.

When I saw Love Hina it just.. rang with me. I realized what an Otaku I really was and finally saw humor in it XD[/QUOTE]

One of my first animes was Tenchi Muyo, which is all about one dude and a shitload of girls who want to bone him. I know what you mean.[/QUOTE]
Now see, if he had said Tenchi, it would have been a +50dkp.

Nov 11, 2009#24

wana10

which tenchi though? ova i liked the first 14, last 7 were meh. tenchi universe/tv i liked. the 3 movies i liked. tenchi tokyo was meh. tenchi gxp has almost nothing to do with tenchi and was ok.

as for a recommendation after trigun watch outlaw star. it's awesome and very similar in feel to trigun and bebop.

personally i'm on a shojo streak right now so if you want any shojo recommendations i can give those too.

Nov 11, 2009#25

Shegokigo

Tenchi OVA followed by Tenchi TV up until Tokyo.

Tenchi Movie 1 only.

Nov 11, 2009#26

wana10

what do you mean movie 1 only? the third was the best of the three...then one then two. (wana10 is a complete tenchi/ryoko shipper

)

Nov 11, 2009#27

Shegokigo

Achika is the most amazing character in the entire "lore universe" of Tenchi IMO. Also, Kain is the biggest badass behind Kagato.

Nov 11, 2009#28

wana10

hmmmm you're making want to rewatch the first and third movies back to back, because achika was pretty awesome v kain...and she did have some great scenes with noboyuki

Nov 11, 2009#29

TotalFusionOne

I'm about to show what a newb I am. An Ova means self contained story, Right? Like not part of the "Series?"

Nov 11, 2009#30

wana10

an ova means it was only released on disc or video, never had a tv run. they can be one episode or a series of episodes

edit* with tenchi it gets really confusing as their are numerous canons, each similar but slightly different from the others

Nov 11, 2009#31

TotalFusionOne

Heard.

So which Tenchi should I start with? That will be after Love Hina. Also, I'll probably be watching these to fall asleep to. Are the dubbed versions wayyyyyy too horrifc?

Nov 11, 2009#32

wana10

i started with the tenchi dub on toonami, it's fine. not horrific like some dubs.
coming off of love hina i'd probably start with tenchi universe. it was the tv series. then watch the first movie then the third.

Nov 11, 2009#33

Shegokigo

The OVA can be skipped, but I don't recommend it. It's got some SERIOUSLY nice stories in it (Kagato storyline) just remember that the Universe series is a complete restart, though it can be fun to spot the changes.

Movie 1 should be watched after Universe.

Nov 11, 2009#34

JONJONAUG

Devilman OVAs (1989, 1990) -Grade A Action/Horror

Devilman Lady - Hot lesbians turning into giant demons and beating the shit out of other giant demons. Also some of the best character development in any anime ever.

Gunbuster - Giant robots with fanservice and super-bittersweet ending

Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei - Very Japan-centric satire/comedy

Cutie Honey (original, New Cutie Honey, and Re: Cutie Honey, can also be spelled as "Cutey Honey") - Best transforming magical girl series out there. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUO2_helmeo]Has[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqYcv_judJY]an extremely catchy[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0rMFj_LFxY]opening song[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWsGjIuBAb8]that always stays the same[/ame]

Giant Robo - ROBOOOOO!!!! Has super kung-fu action and remote controlled robots

G Gundam - Shining fingers, more super kung-fu action

Black Lagoon - Women with big tits, guns, and crazy "I'm gonna kill this helicopter by launching a BOAT at it" action

FLCL - Six episodes of pure crazy, four of them are masterworks while two are decent

Dead Leaves - 50 minutes of pure crazy brought to you by the guy who did most of FLCL's best episode

Martian Successor Nadesico - Serious-ish show that parodies giant robot anime while still being a good giant robot anime in its own right

New Getter Robo - Holy shit this is the craziest giant robot anime ever. Three crazy dudes pilot a giant robot and beat up oni then travel back in time to feudal Japan and beat up even more giant oni in feudal Japan with their giant robot and then go fight Buddhist gods or something.

Welcome to the NHK - A guy lives alone in an apartment and talks to his kitchen appliances. Probably the best thing studio GONZO has ever produced.

Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z-Hen - Top tier giant robot anime mixed with more crazy kung-fu action and some gangsters. Best anime of 2009, not that it had much competition.

Paranoia Agent - Kind of a weird show. Gets very good as the series goes on. Strangely, the best episode (the suicide pact one) has very little to do with the rest of the series.

Legend of the Galactic Heroes - The best science fiction show ever. 110 episodes long with about 50 side story episodes.

Nov 11, 2009#35

Shegokigo

Yeah, I could recommend alot of stuff too, but overswamping a person can sometimes make them lose sight of a good "path" to follow.

After Trigun, I'll recommend a good followup.

Nov 11, 2009#36

wana10

after trigun outlaw star dammit! hell, before trigun dammit!
oh, and i'll back up a lot of what jja posted

Nov 11, 2009#37

TotalFusionOne

Huh. No one mentioned Lain.

Nov 11, 2009#38

FnordBear

Hmm

You did good starting with Cowboy Bebop, it sets a good bar to measure good and bad anime against. The thing to remember is anime, like American cartoons, have tons of different subject matter and themes.

Once you get a few series under your belt you might want to focus on a specific type of anime you like.

And to toss my recommendations in to the pot,

Trigun: This is the first series I watched start to finish. It does now and always will hold a special place for me. I watched it at a time in my life when I was really trying to find myself and the character of Vash really spoke to me with his ability to be a total fun-loving goofball but deadpan serious when he needed to be.

Coyote Ragtime Show: I would recommend this as a follow up to Cowboy Bebop and Trigun. It is a short, 13 episode series, about a crew of former space pirates getting together for one last big score all in the name of their former captain's daughter. Has good action, lots of heart, and ends on a high note.

Thats my two pesos.

Nov 11, 2009#39

Iaculus

Waaait... JONJON, you didn't include Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann in that massive list? Thought it'd be right up your street.

Nov 11, 2009#40

JONJONAUG

Iaculus said:
Waaait... JONJON, you didn't include Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann in that massive list? Thought it'd be right up your street.

I liked TTGL, but a lot of other super robot anime do exactly what it does and do it ten times better.

TTGL is great if you want to watch some excellent high-budget animation, but as a super robot show there are better choices (GaoGaiGar, New Getter Robo, Shin Mazinger, Mazinkaiser, etc).

Nov 11, 2009#41

Cajungal

Anyone else feel like galloping when listening to the Trigun end theme? Sometimes I do.

Nov 11, 2009#42

Covar

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex.

also not anime, but I've been watching Samurai Sentai Shinkenger.

Shameful I know, but entertaining and surprisingly well done for a kids show.

Nov 11, 2009#43

wana10

JONJONAUG said:
I liked TTGL, but a lot of other super robot anime do exactly what it does and do it ten times better.

TTGL is great if you want to watch some excellent high-budget animation, but as a super robot show there are better choices (GaoGaiGar, New Getter Robo, Shin Mazinger, Mazinkaiser, etc).

ttgl is a lot better if you watch it after you watch some of those other ones.

Nov 11, 2009#44

CynicismKills

I'm working through TTGL right now and enjoying it. Funny, and the action is pretty good too.

Nov 11, 2009#45

Iaculus

CynicismKills said:
I'm working through TTGL right now and enjoying it. Funny, and the action is pretty good too.

How far you got so far, episode-wise? Regardless, I can promise you: it gets crazier. It gets a whooole lot crazier.

Nov 11, 2009#46

CynicismKills

Iaculus;297190][quote=CynicismKills said:
I'm working through TTGL right now and enjoying it. Funny, and the action is pretty good too.

How far you got so far, episode-wise? Regardless, I can promise you: it gets crazier. It gets a whooole lot crazier.[/QUOTE]

I just finished You're Gonna Do It! (episode 7).

Nov 11, 2009#47

Iaculus

CynicismKills;297217][quote=Iaculus;297190][quote=CynicismKills said:
I'm working through TTGL right now and enjoying it. Funny, and the action is pretty good too.

How far you got so far, episode-wise? Regardless, I can promise you: it gets crazier. It gets a whooole lot crazier.[/quote]

I just finished You're Gonna Do It! (episode 7).[/QUOTE]

Ah.

Nov 11, 2009#48

CynicismKills

Iaculus;297225][quote=CynicismKills;297217][quote=Iaculus;297190][quote=CynicismKills said:
I'm working through TTGL right now and enjoying it. Funny, and the action is pretty good too.

How far you got so far, episode-wise? Regardless, I can promise you: it gets crazier. It gets a whooole lot crazier.[/quote]

I just finished You're Gonna Do It! (episode 7).[/QUOTE]

Ah.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, episode 9 now.

Nov 12, 2009#49

Alucard

I'd second on Darker Than Black nice decent story over all.
The Full Metal Alchemist series with the movie.
Full Metal Panic and Second Raid
Eureka Seven-damn good storyline and is a whole lot damn better than Neon Genesis
Black Cat-if your up for some decent action paced anime despite some cheesy story telling.
Trinity Blood-good story even though it leaves a bit unfinished at the end
Samurai Champloo-fucking see it if you havent.
Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex-awesome story
Baccano!-not a bad one either
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Nov 12, 2009#50

twitchmoss

Dennō Coil is great. a good way to describe it is probably 'ghost in the shell: SAC as a studio ghibli production'. kids messing around with augmented reality glasses, and the design of the show is awesome.

Nov 12, 2009#51

Shegokigo

Impure Vyxen said:
Mental note: Acquire "Love Hina".

No Amorous... No.... :blue:

Nov 12, 2009#52

General Specific

and just to reopen the wound...

Nov 12, 2009#53

KarateKidMcFly

JONJONAUG said:
Gunbuster - Giant robots with fanservice and super-bittersweet ending

YES. VERY YES. And Diebuster, while not as good, I think helps make the first one even better.

Also, as a movie, I'd recommend Wings of Honneamise. One of the classics.

Nov 12, 2009#54

Enresshou

Since no one's mentioned them yet, I'd probably recommend One Piece and Bobobo Bo Bobobo.

One Piece is LONG, but it's one of those anime where you make a connection with every single character who comes along. It's funny, there are some great fights (some really wacky ones, too, which will sometimes intersperse in the 'badass' ones), and I was actually surprised by the number of touching moments in there. (Go for the subbed version, though...seriously.)

Bobobo is...well, there's really no way to say it. Think of a wackier Johnny Bravo where, instead of chasing women, he can hear the voices of hair, has made his main attack style the Hanage Shinken (Fist of the Nose-Hair), and just has crazy adventures. Really more of a goofy, 'wtf?' series, but I got a few good laughs out of it.

Nov 12, 2009#55

SpecialKO

I third Ghost in the Shell: Stand-Alone Complex. Two season TV show, one follow-up movie, all awesome.

Also, if you like being depressed and feel brave, Now and Then, Here and There. Make sure you have people in your life you who love you before you start watching it, though.

Last Exile is also highly recommended, and much less depressing.

Full Metal Panic is slapstick mecha-wartime-comedy-high-school-gags at its very best.

Have a bunch more, but those are a good start.

Nov 12, 2009#56

JONJONAUG

TeKeo said:
Full Metal Panic Fumoffu is slapstick mecha-wartime-comedy-high-school-gags at its very best.

Fixed. First season had some real terrible episodes and the third season was serious business.

Fumoffu, though, is a work of genius.

Nov 12, 2009#57

SpecialKO

JONJONAUG;298231][quote=TeKeo said:
Full Metal Panic Fumoffu is slapstick mecha-wartime-comedy-high-school-gags at its very best.

Fixed. First season had some real terrible episodes and the third season was serious business.

Fumoffu, though, is a work of genius.[/QUOTE]

Fair enough, though the first season is pretty darn high on the comedic interludes. Fumoffu really only works because of the first season antics setting the pace to play off of.

Nov 13, 2009#58

Soliloquy

Covar said:
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex.

BlackCat said:
Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex-awesome story

TeKeo said:
I third Ghost in the Shell: Stand-Alone Complex. Two season TV show, one follow-up movie, all awesome.

A friend of mine let me borrow his set of Ghost in the Shell (the same friend who got me Cowboy Bebop for my birthday, in fact), so I'll probably be checking this one out before I see Trigun. I've seen one episode so far, and though it doesn't tickle my fancy quite as much as Cowboy Bebop did, it seems pretty cool.

Enresshou said:
Since no one's mentioned them yet, I'd probably recommend One Piece and Bobobo Bo Bobobo.

I've always wanted to check out One Piece, though I'm not sure I'm up for that kind of time commitment. I'll might just pass on Bobobo Bo Bobobo though. I'm new to anime, as I said, and there's only so much weird I can take.

General Specific said:
and just to reopen the wound...

:tear:

out:

Man, that's almost on par with that poster of Seymour from Futurama.

Nov 13, 2009#59

LordRendar

Hmm..I cant really add more to the list of good anime,so im just gonna give you a list of animes that will break your heart.

Saikano - Young Girl loves a guy.Gets turned into a war machine but trys to stay human.

Hanbun No Tsuki Ga Noboru Sora - It's just fucking bittersweet.

Air - Guy on a Journey,meets special girl.

Nov 13, 2009#60

Shegokigo

Soliquoguy, Trigun is going to surprise the hell out of you. Give it the chance to blow you away.

Nov 13, 2009#61

CynicismKills

Shegokigo said:
Soliquoguy, Trigun is going to surprise the hell out of you. Give it the chance to blow you away.

This. As soon as you can get your hands on Trigun, watch it. It's worth the time.

Nov 13, 2009#62

Soliloquy

CynicismKills;298284][quote=Shegokigo said:
Soliquoguy, Trigun is going to surprise the hell out of you. Give it the chance to blow you away.

This. As soon as you can get your hands on Trigun, watch it. It's worth the time.

[/QUOTE]

You know, I'm sure you're right. I've only seen a small snippet of a single episode in passing, but I a feeling that I'd love it.

The trouble is, as or right now I'm broke, and the friend who lent me Ghost in a Shell is really particular about what he lets me touch. Heck, he got me Cowboy Bebop for my birthday simply so that he wouldn't have to lend me his copies.

Can't complain, though :cool:

:cool:

.

Nov 13, 2009#63

Shegokigo

Can you get Netflix?

Nov 13, 2009#64

Soliloquy

Shegokigo said:
Can you get Netflix?

Funny you should mention that. My brother was planning on getting me a subscription for my birthday, but then he had some trouble with his sales job, and lost a lot of money. He says he'll get it for me eventually, though.

It'll be the first thing on my list when I get the chance.

Nov 13, 2009#65

Shegokigo

It'll be your anime haven. Entire series at your becon. :uhhuh:

Nov 13, 2009#66

SpecialKO

Soliloquy said:
A friend of mine let me borrow his set of Ghost in the Shell (the same friend who got me Cowboy Bebop for my birthday, in fact), so I'll probably be checking this one out before I see Trigun. I've seen one episode so far, and though it doesn't tickle my fancy quite as much as Cowboy Bebop did, it seems pretty cool.

My only comment on this is that the actual stand-alone episodes and the plot episodes are different experiences to watch. The plot episodes very much require that you be up-to-date on previous episodes. The stand-alone ones, not so much. What's nice is that they tell you in the episode title whether it's plot or stand-alone.

Nov 13, 2009#67

CynicismKills

Also, I just finished Gurren Lagann. It's on Hulu right now and it's only 27 episodes. I really recommend it.

Nov 13, 2009#68

Covar

TeKeo;298405][quote=Soliloquy said:
A friend of mine let me borrow his set of Ghost in the Shell (the same friend who got me Cowboy Bebop for my birthday, in fact), so I'll probably be checking this one out before I see Trigun. I've seen one episode so far, and though it doesn't tickle my fancy quite as much as Cowboy Bebop did, it seems pretty cool.

My only comment on this is that the actual stand-alone episodes and the plot episodes are different experiences to watch. The plot episodes very much require that you be up-to-date on previous episodes. The stand-alone ones, not so much. What's nice is that they tell you in the episode title whether it's plot or stand-alone.[/QUOTE]

Once you get past the fact that the Major is a Mary Sue (I heard this gets better in season 2) the show becomes much better. The rest of Section 9 is great. Some of the best episodes are the ones focusing on them. (love the episode starring the Chief)

Nov 13, 2009#69

Iaculus

CynicismKills said:
Also, I just finished Gurren Lagann. It's on Hulu right now and it's only 27 episodes. I really recommend it.

Told you it got crazier.

Nov 13, 2009#70

CynicismKills

Iaculus;298739][quote=CynicismKills said:
Also, I just finished Gurren Lagann. It's on Hulu right now and it's only 27 episodes. I really recommend it.

Told you it got crazier.

[/QUOTE]

Yeah, definitely crazier. I loved it, though.

Nov 14, 2009#71

GeneralOrder24

Shegokigo said:
I could recommend ALOT of other stuff, but after watching Bebop, I'd recommend Trigun first.

I agree with this statement 100%.

Nov 14, 2009#72

Cajungal

So no one else gets the urge to run around during the Trigun end theme?...

Just CG?

out:

Nov 14, 2009#73

Shegokigo

Tell you what CG, you run around and I'll watch? :unibrow:

:unibrow:

Nov 14, 2009#74

Cajungal

Should I also have a pillowfight with Droll?

Nov 14, 2009#75

Shegokigo

Cajungal said:
Should I also have a pillowfight with Droll?

:twisted:

Nov 14, 2009#76

TotalFusionOne

Wanted: Someone to come over and read me the Trigun subs while I fall asleep since I was stupid and didn't find a dual audio track.

It sucks because I watched the first episode and I want to watch them all but I like being able to do other things while I'm watching a video unless I'm falling asleep.

Nov 14, 2009#77

Cajungal

"Those were great! Thank you very much, danke danke!"

Nov 16, 2009#78

YAOMTC

Trigun and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood have already been suggested, so...

Planetes.

My second favorite anime ever, behind Cowboy Bebop.

Nov 16, 2009#79

Iaculus

YAOMTC said:
Trigun and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood have already been suggested, so...

Planetes.

My second favorite anime ever, behind Cowboy Bebop.

Ooh, yes, there's a good 'un. Fantastic artwork, and genuinely engaging, even if it does take a couple of episodes to get used to the characters.

Nov 16, 2009#80

Null

BERSERK. Seriously awesome. Incredibly fucking dark but never quite hopeless. The last few episodes are just jaw-dropping.

Nov 16, 2009#81

SpecialKO

Lying Bastard said:
BERSERK. Seriously awesome. Incredibly fucking dark but never quite hopeless. The last few episodes are just jaw-dropping.

Never seen the anime, but read all the manga. Love this series.

And honestly? It's kind of fucking hopeless. Guts just doesn't give in.

Nov 16, 2009#82

CynicismKills

Lying Bastard said:
BERSERK. Seriously awesome. Incredibly fucking dark but never quite hopeless. The last few episodes are just jaw-dropping.

I've been wanting to watch this for years. I keep hearing it's really awesome.

Nov 17, 2009#83

Null

TeKeo;300536][quote=Lying Bastard said:
BERSERK. Seriously awesome. Incredibly fucking dark but never quite hopeless. The last few episodes are just jaw-dropping.

Never seen the anime, but read all the manga. Love this series.

And honestly? It's kind of fucking hopeless. Guts just doesn't give in.

[/QUOTE]

He doesn't give in, but more than that, Guts endures. That's the thing of it - the people who act to save themselves instead of trusting in a higher power (regardless of it's source or relative goodness) have a chance to survive, all others are destroyed. Granted, it's a pretty high price for it. That's what I mean by not being hopeless. There's even hints that *incredibly minor spoiler*

Casca might get better

.

I'm a few issues behind now, though. (Last issue I read was #28) Maybe in a paycheck or two I'll get caught up.

Nov 17, 2009#84

SpecialKO

Lying Bastard;301152][quote=TeKeo;300536][quote=Lying Bastard said:
BERSERK. Seriously awesome. Incredibly fucking dark but never quite hopeless. The last few episodes are just jaw-dropping.

Never seen the anime, but read all the manga. Love this series.

And honestly? It's kind of fucking hopeless. Guts just doesn't give in.

[/QUOTE]

He doesn't give in, but more than that, Guts endures. That's the thing of it - the people who act to save themselves instead of trusting in a higher power (regardless of it's source or relative goodness) have a chance to survive, all others are destroyed. Granted, it's a pretty high price for it. That's what I mean by not being hopeless. There's even hints that *incredibly minor spoiler*

Casca might get better

.

I'm a few issues behind now, though. (Last issue I read was #28) Maybe in a paycheck or two I'll get caught up.[/QUOTE]

I won't spoil it for you then, but...things take a turn for the kind of fucked up. A rather seriously fucked up turn.

Nov 18, 2009#85

Null

For Berserk, that's saying something.

Nov 18, 2009#86

SpecialKO

Lying Bastard said:
For Berserk, that's saying something.

It's not as viscerally fucked as

Griffith selling his soul and all of his companions (and how it went down) to the Godhand, and raping Casca just for good measure with his brand new spanking demon dong

, but on an emotional "this is how the world works" level, it's pretty out there.

Nov 18, 2009#87

Null

I still say that Berserk is a manga version of the most badass RPG campaign ever. I mean, it kind of feels like that sometimes, doesn't it?

Nov 18, 2009#88

SpecialKO

Lying Bastard said:
I still say that Berserk is a manga version of the most badass RPG campaign ever. I mean, it kind of feels like that sometimes, doesn't it?

It's so depressing, demonic, and violent, there is surprisingly credible "evidence" that Berserk takes place on a forgotten warp-planet in Warhammer 40k, and that Guts is one of the Lost Primarchs. Tongue-in-cheek, obviously, but it actually kind of works.

Nov 18, 2009#89

Null

Hah, they have the RPG theory too? Awesome!

Nov 23, 2009#90

Covar

I'm about 3 episodes away from the end of the first season of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. Man it's a good show. The dub isn't that bad either.

Not anime, but I'm also in the process of watching Samurai Sentai Shinkenger and Kamen Rider Double (W). Entertaining stuff. Not nearly as thought provoking as SAC.

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