Which Anime are you watching or have watched recently III?

by **Ameriganastan** » Mon Jan 26, 2015 9:54 pm

New haven america wrote:
Mike the Progressive wrote:
Oh...
So he dies by his wife's grave?

He dies in front of her grave

Oh, God. That scene almost made me emote the first time. I choked it down though.

by **Mike the Progressive** » Mon Jan 26, 2015 9:59 pm

New haven america wrote:
Mike the Progressive wrote:
Oh I guess I missed that part...

Did you watch episodes 63 & 64 all the way through?

64 I did, but apparently didn't complete 63.

by **Eaglleia** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 3:19 am

Prumia wrote:I have been thinking about giving Hunter X Hunter a try. Is it any good? If so, what is it actually about?

I think it's a little overrated (don't kill me fans) but it's still a good show, worth a watch. Way too long, though.

New haven america wrote:
Mike the Progressive wrote:
Yeah.

He's not alive though...

Perfect ending tbh.

by **Prumia** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 6:37 am

Tano wrote:
Prumia wrote:I have been thinking about giving Hunter X Hunter a try. Is it any good? If so, what is it actually about?

Stop whatever you are doing and watch it right now.

Like Haven said above, it's (at it's most basic) a story about a talented young boy who is looking for his father. It chronicles his various journeys and accomplishments over several arcs, with each one showing his further progression and improvements.

One of the best things about HxH are the characters: there are a lot of them, with huge variety, and almost all of them are executed with awesome perfection (with a few exceptions of course )

It's also a bit more intellectual than most shounen. I also like how it explains the battles, strategies, powers, etc. with great detail.

All in all it is amazing and you need to watch it right now

I see what you are both saying. It sounds interesting enough to at least try. I usually give an anime at least three episodes before I make a "yes or no" choice about watching them.

by **Old Tyrannia** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 7:48 am

Eaglleia wrote:
New haven america wrote:
He's not alive though...

Perfect ending tbh.
Somehow I feel it would have felt a bit cheaper if he stayed alive.

by **Landenburg** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 8:15 am

Can anyone suggest an anime with dynamic changes in the main character, kinda like Kenichi the First Disciple (it doesn't need to be martial arts).

by **New haven america** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 9:02 am

Old Tyrannia wrote:
Eaglleia wrote:Perfect ending tbh.
Somehow I feel it would have felt a bit cheaper if he stayed alive.

I thought it was a bit weird how Ed and Al didn't even seem to take any time to mourn him, at least not on-screen. It never even shows them finding out about his death, he just leaves Central and they never mention him again. What, did Pinako never tell the boys that their father is dead? I can imagine some awkward conversations a few years down the line.

*Undetermined Amount Of Time After The End Of FMAB*

Winry: So, Ed, Al, what's it been like exploring the world?

Al: Awesome! We've learned so much about alchemy!

Ed: Yeah, it was pretty cool.

Al: But we're going to keep exploring and expanding our knowledge! Who knows- maybe one day, one of us might even bump into dad!

Ed: Oh, yeah, I haven't seen that guy in ages. Just like him to just disappear after all the action was over.

Al: I wonder where he went? I bet he's been travelling around the world just like us, helping people and learning more about alchemy!

Pinako: Oh, I must have forgotten to mention. I found your father's dead body sprawled over your mother's grave not long before you got back to Resembool. I had it cremated. Sorry, the old mind's going.

Ed and Al:

Pinako: ... He looked happy, if it's any consolation.

Well, considering there was a 2 year timeskip after they first got back, pretty sure someone would have told them by then.

by **Zottistan** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 2:51 pm

Started Serial Experiments Lain a few minutes ago.

Hoping this normals up a bit later on...

by **Kalbana** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 3:05 pm

Is it just me, or is season 2 of Date A Live A LOT worse than the first season?
I'm only on episode 4 though, so it could get better

by **Kalbana** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 3:07 pm

Landenburg wrote:Can anyone suggest an anime with dynamic changes in the main character, kinda like Kenichi the First Disciple (it doesn't need to be martial arts).

Do you mean gaining lots of power or suffering a massive personality change?

by **Dejanic** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 3:08 pm

I'm continuing to watch One Piece, the greatest anime in the history of mankind, as per usual.

by **Mike the Progressive** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 3:17 pm

Alright. Keeping in mind that I loved FMA/FMAB and SAO, what anime should I watch next? That's similar to those.

by **Kalbana** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 3:19 pm

Mike the Progressive wrote:Alright. Keeping in mind that I loved FMA/FMAB and SAO, what anime should I watch next? That's similar to those.

Try SAO2. If you have already watched it, try The Irregular at Magic High School

by **Mike the Progressive** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 3:22 pm

Kalbana wrote:
Mike the Progressive wrote:Alright. Keeping in mind that I loved FMA/FMAB and SAO, what anime should I watch next? That's similar to those.

Try SAO2. If you have already watched it, try The Irregular at Magic High School

SAO 2? Like the various arcs?

by **Prumia** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 3:23 pm

Landenburg wrote:Can anyone suggest an anime with dynamic changes in the main character, kinda like Kenichi the First Disciple (it doesn't need to be martial arts).

There are the pseudo classic ones you could try, such as Code Geass and Death Note.

by **Ameriganastan** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 3:33 pm

Mike the Progressive wrote:Alright. Keeping in mind that I loved FMA/FMAB and SAO, what anime should I watch next? That's similar to those.

Sengoku Basara.

by **New haven america** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 4:40 pm

Zottistan wrote:Started Serial Experiments Lain a few minutes ago.

Hoping this normals up a bit later on...

That is all.

by **The united states of Saints** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 5:11 pm

Prumia wrote:
Landenburg wrote:Can anyone suggest an anime with dynamic changes in the main character, kinda like Kenichi the First Disciple (it doesn't need to be martial arts).

There are the pseudo classic ones you could try, such as Code Geass and Death Note.

Haven't watched Death Note yet but I recently finished Code Geass and you will be mad at several things but it is very enjoyable at times

by **Prumia** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 5:23 pm

The united states of Saints wrote:Haven't watched Death Note yet but I recently finished Code Geass and you will be mad at several things but it is very enjoyable at times

Without spoiling anything, I can say that while some parts just made be go "What!?" there were still a lot of awe inspiring moments. Death Not was much the same way. I recommend Death Note to everyone to at least try. I have also found it is a good anime to introduce some to the genre with; it dispels most people notions of anime as simple "cartoons."

by **Reformed SU** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 5:37 pm

Code Geass...

by **Reploid Productions** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 5:39 pm

Landenburg wrote:Can anyone suggest an anime with dynamic changes in the main character, kinda like Kenichi the First Disciple (it doesn't need to be martial arts).

If you want an anime that doesn't overstay its welcome, Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann packs a surprising amount of character development in its main character into 20-someodd episodes. Especially considering how unashamedly over the top it gets. When I recommend it though, I always tell people to 1) Bear with the off-model artwork in episode 4, it was a different art director, and 2) give it to the end of episode 8 before deciding whether to keep going.

Another one I would suggest is G Gundam; once you look past the series' extremely generous helping of cheese, it has a LOT of surprisingly nuanced character development among the protagonists. Be warned though, it's basically Gundam meets Street Fighter, and while not quiiiiite as over the top as Gurren Lagann, still gets pretty over the top at times.

Zottistan wrote:Started Serial Experiments Lain a few minutes ago.

Hoping this normals up a bit later on...

Oh... oh dear. Um. Hope springs eteranal?

by **Prumia** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 5:56 pm

Reploid Productions wrote:If you want an anime that doesn't overstay its welcome, Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann packs a surprising amount of character development in its main character into 20-someodd episodes. Especially considering how unashamedly over the top it gets. When I recommend it though, I always tell people to 1) Bear with the off-model artwork in episode 4, it was a different art director, and 2) give it to the end of episode 8 before deciding whether to keep going.

I cannot believe I actually forgot about that one. It does have great characters, even if some people might disagree, but getting pass that over the top presentation is a chore for a lot of people. I hated it the first time I watched it, but after re-watching it as a favor for s friend, I was surprised by how deep it actually was.

by **Las Palmeras** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 7:47 pm

New haven america wrote:
Zottistan wrote:Started Serial Experiments Lain a few minutes ago.

Hoping this normals up a bit later on...

That is all.

Seconded...no, wait: third.

However if you continue (to at least episode eight) you'll find reality stranger than fiction because...

by **Spoder** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 10:11 pm

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is gr8 m8.

by **Nazi Kingdom of Neo-Prussia** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 10:14 pm

I just finished Soul Eater and the original Fullmetal Alchemist.
I'm currently watching Soul Eater NOT and some Ouran Highschool Host Club, although I'm not sure whether I like it yet or not...
Rewatching the Sword Art Online Aincrad arc.

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