TOPIC: So im being bugged to try watching anime

So someone at my school is bugging me to try watching anime before dissing it (i diss it alot at school) so (i can believe im fucking saying this)any animes you would recommend(ok now to watch this and hope i dont do anything stupid)

Girls und Panzer

Jesus Christ, if you don't want to watch anime; don't watch it then.
It's not like someone is controlling you to do so.

If that guy is bugging you, show him the one, two.

Anyways, if you want to start how I started; watch "Highschool of the Dead".
Or Durarara!!, Psycho-Pass, Shigatsu wa kimi no uso, Ao no Excorist, Fate/stay series, Darker than Black , Steins;Gate, Future Diary or Gangsta. .

I hate anime

I am the Walrus wrote: k im only agreeing to do it because i cant really diss something if the only times i really encountered it were pokemon and bakugan when i was around 8 9 10 so she had a point i cant argue against something i dont really know enough about

You know that shia vid where he goes DO IT yea change that to DONT FUCKING DO IT and you have my response

ryryster wrote:
Ryryster,I finally actually agree with you; you actually developed a sense of maturity over the past months.People hate anime for stupid reasons, one being that they never even watched it.

So you have my badge of approval.

tokyo ghoul

Corey in the House is my favorite anime.

Google yaoi, thats my fav type of anime

Wheatley wrote:

Wheatley wrote: well yeah, of course it's YOUR favorite type of anime

Oh sorry, I meant yuri

So watched Highschool of the dead was good some bits were fucking awesome ok guys changing steam profile to remove the bit that says hate anime now

Blocked wrote:


You called?

If you want people to recommend you Anime, it'd be better if you give us more information, like any specific genre's, themes, etc. Here are a couple of anime per genre and a small synopsis with my thoughts on them that you may enjoy.

It's perfectly understandable that you came with prejudices when it came to anime. Nowadays in Western culture, anything that is drawn and animated is often assigned as childish, unless it's something like Family Guy or Southpark. People usually think that the only "cartoons" that are made are for children. Oh how wrong and ignorant they are.

Just a quick warning, Anime isn't something you can simply watch and immediately understand the culture, references, and what the Japanese accept as "normal" and "too much" (if there even is a too much). If you do not like the idea of nudity in any way, stray from anime labeled as "Ecchi".

I highly recommend you stay away from anime like Tokyo Ghoul, Sword Art Online, Attack on Titan and Mirai Nikki. As much as people claim them to be good, it's mostly because they only view it as-is. They don't look more indepth, and think that just because it has action and decent animation, it is immediately a masterpiece (yes, there are seriously people who think that. A lot of them even). I have tried to go as much for Action anime right now, but do note that anime, atleast in my opinion, truly shines when the story isn't getting distracted with too much action, although there are some that manage to use the action really well (like the 2nd and 4th anime on the list I'm giving). Also keep in mind that unlike movies and western TV shows, the synopsis for most anime barely scratch the surface when it comes to its plot, characters, and a lot of other things.

Now without further ado, here are 5 pretty good anime I suggest you give a try, consisting of anime that are a mix of action, intelligent wordplay, anime with deep meanings that you can see if you look and listen well enough, and characters that are genuinely fun to watch and you can feel for.


Bakemonogatari (The Monogatari Series):
Genre's: Mystery, Romance, Supernatural, Vampire, Ecchi

Synopsis:


The Bakemonogatari is a series of stories involving Araragi, a half-vampire. Bakemonogatari is it's first season, and it's about his encounters with several people after certain events happened to him in Golden Week (a Japanese holiday), turning him into a vampire. The girls he meet all have different problems involving apparitions, which are something along the line of ghosts.

The Monogatari Series is my personal favorite anime. The characters are all pretty awesome, get good development and are all unique. They may appear to follow the cliche anime character tropes at first, but they diverge from that. The stories are interesting from start to finish, the animation is absolutely amazing, albeit it a bit weird for someone who is completely new to the artform that is Anime. Did I mention that they speak atleast 20 words a' second, if not faster?

Do note that Bakemonogatari is it's first season, and they don't simply do "season 2" behind it. Every season (except for Monogatari Series Second Season, which is actually the 4th season) has a different name. The correct order to watch this series in is "Bakemonogatari -> Nisemonogatari -> Nekomonogatari (Kuro) -> Monogatari Series Second Season -> Hanamonogatatari -> Tsukimonogatari -> Owarimonogatari (not out yet) -> Kizumonogatari (not out yet)". Do keep this in mind.

Trailers/Openings:



Fate/stay night (Fate Series)
Genre's: Action, Fantasy, Magic, Shounen, Supernatural

Synopsis:


In my opinion, Fate/stay night is an absolutely amazing piece of art. The visual novel that is. The anime is pretty good on it's own, with amazing animation (no seriously, it's probably the best animation that has ever come out), a kickass soundtrack and some pretty good character development (albeit it not as good as the visual novel, but I digress). This is the kind of anime that drag in a lot of people, as it both looks good and is definitely above-average when it comes to it's storytelling. If you still think anime is for kids, that will most likely end with this franchise.

Keep in mind that Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] (this anime) is only one of several entries of this series, much like Bakemonogatari. The correct order to watch this in is "Fate/stay night: Fate Route (got a shitty adaptation, you can skip it) -> Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works (make sure you watch the TV series and not the movie) -> Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel (not out yet) -> Fate/Zero".

In my opinion, Fate/Zero is the absolute best of the best when it comes to anime, and you can watch it separately from Fate/stay night, but I do not advice that. Fate/Zero and Fate/stay night kinda spoil eachother, but Fate/Zero spoils a lot more of Fate/stay night than vice versa. To be honest though, Fate/Zero is one of the anime I can confidently call an actual masterpiece of art, and not just in its artstyle and animation.

Trailer/Openings:
(Do note that the first trailer contains slight Fate/Zero spoilers)



Durarara!!
Genre's: Action, Mystery, Supernatural

Synopsis:


Durarara!! is another anime I absolutely enjoy watching. It's about gangwars, mixed in with a bit of supernatural. A city that is in a constant state of danger, where you follow the daily lives from normal High school students, to an underground doctor who is hiding a supernatural being, to an information broker that can manipulate whoever he wants and however he desires. Although it does take 10 episodes for the plot to really kick in, you'll sure be going for a ride, with plot twists you absolutely would not expect, to a satisfying ending for it's first season, which, even if its second season weren't announced, would still be a pretty good way to end it.

Durarara!! may not be the best anime, but it's one that is rather well-known and has enough suspense and mystery in it to pull in any kind of media viewer. Do keep in mind that the way it tells the stories of the characters a bit different than usual anime and TV shows do. They first show the conclusion of the episode from a rather outsider-perspective, and then show how the characters involved got into that situation, from a different person's perspective. It may be confusing at times if you don't pay attention, but all in all it's a good watch, and one you'll most certainly enjoy.

Trailer/Openings:



Noragami
Genre's: Action, Adventure, Shounen, Supernatural

Synopsis:


Noragami is just awesome. That's literally all I think of when I see it. Bones, which after this anime and another one that came out recently (and ofcourse a couple that most people see masterpieces), is one of my absolute favorite studios. The supernatural elements are done absolutely fantasticly, the action is well-choreographed and doesn't feel like it's there just to have some action, and the characters. The characters are just so much fun to watch. And the Opening. The Opening is absolutely gorgeous.

If you'd rather not watch anime week-by-week, it might be better for you to not start with this one. Noragami's second season is gonna start airing next week, and boy is the hype real.

Trailer/Openings:



Working!!
Genre's: Comedy, Slice of Life

Synposis:


I'm going to be honest with you here. I had a tough time deciding what the 5th anime I'd recommend would be. In the end, I've decided to go for a comedy anime for variety's sake, and because this anime is so unpopular (views-wise), which is something it absolutely does not deserve. This here, ladies and gentlemen, is an anime with quality comedy, character development (which is quite rare for comedy anime), and an amazing cast to back it all up. Also, did I mention that it has a closed ending, which is also quite unlike most comedy anime?

Working!! was a killer Comedy/Slice-of-Life anime that I underestimated when I first started watching it. It's pretty amazing, and for a beginner it's also quite watchable. Granted, the comedy the Japanese enjoy is a lot different from the Western culture, but Working!! is the perfect anime to get to learn the jokes and anime tropes a little. Also, it's a lot of fun.

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Now, I know this is a really long post, but regardless I hope you'll enjoy the 5 anime I've listed here. If you need more anime, feel free to ask me here or add me on Steam! Alternatively, I make Top Anime lists on Youtube which might interest you aswell! My Youtube channel can be found here, and my Steam Profile can be found here!

watch tokyo ghoul u pleb

btw he was using tokyo ghoul as a general term the story is so fkking good and it made me cry and it was just generally amazing

『LightArrows.exe』 wrote:
OMG HE RETURNED

THE APOCALYPSE DRAWS NEARRR

Date a live is pretty damn good. Nice long ass post LightySamma

Jesus Light, you poured your heart and soul into that post.

damn lighty lol i watched high school of the dead which was decent ill watch some of your suggestions tommorow now i have rid my self of anime hatred