Recommendations?!?!?!?!?

[Collection King 13]

I own a few.. but want to buy some more...
My favs are:
Ninja Scroll
Fist of the North Star (Movie not series)
Vampire Hunter D

[batman1180]

Basilisk
Samurai 7
Ninja Scroll Series

[TheJoker]

ok so as series go

My all time Favs (in no particular order)

1. Rourini Kenshin (up to the end of Shishio)
2. DBZ (yeah yeah i no)
3. Trigun
4. Naruto
5. Bleach
6. yu yu hakasho
7. Record of the Lotus War
8. Fullmetal Alchemist
9. Mobile Fighter Gundum Wing
10. Mobile Fighter G Gundum
11. Hellsing

Movies

1. Ninja Scroll
2. Akira
3. Fist of the North Star
4. X 1999
5. Vampire Hunter D
6. The first Drangonball movie (red ribbon Army)
7. The last DBZ movie (one where Trunks gets his sword)

[Zurbaran1]

Go away and don't come back.

[Bullseye]

Akira
Blood the Last Vampire
Ghost in the Shell

[Kirk Durfey]

For comedy, try Ranma 1/2...

[lord odin]

Samurai 7

[bat_collector]

Gundam Wing!

[noseeb13]

I have a lot of anime but my list of should sees are:
Bleach
DBZ
Samurai 7
Vampire Hunter D (Bloodlust) Must See
Naruto (sometimes good sometimes not so much)
Appleseed
Gundam Wing and GW Endless Waltz movie.
Karas
Cowboy Bebop (all time favorite) series and Movie
Samurai X Trust and Betrayal movies
Gantz (good if you like horror)
Outlaw star
Samurai Champloo
Trigun
if you like Gundam 8th MS team was really good
FLCL (only 6 episodes but a lot of fun to watch)
Robotech
...I think that's it:D

[noseeb13]

Also any of the Miyazaki movies are good.

[Wooktroop]

http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=43304

[moon_knight1971]

Samurai Champloo
Elfen Lied
X (movie not series)
Princess Monoke
Akira
Ninja Scroll
Tenjho Tenje
Scryed
Bible Black
Street Fighter Alpha
The Warrior
Ghost in the Shell (both movies not series)

[JadeGiant]

OK peeps, how about some pics for the members who don't know what these names mean?

[riderV3]

Karas
All Studio Ghibli movies
Onegai teacher, Twins
Mazinkaiser OVA
Giant Robo OVA
Shigo gatai Godannar
Gatchaman
Shin Getter Robot OVA
Suzumia Haruhi
Binchotan
Geroro
And the new just released TV series in Japan, Lucky Star, funny stuff.

[sincity]

i was wondering if anybody has seen Guyver?
what are your thoughts.
it's a personal fave of mine!

[Primal]

Cowboy Bebop (tv show & movie)

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Neon Genesis Evangelion (tv show & movies)

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Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust

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Ghost in the Shell (movies & tv series)
Blood: the Last Vampire
Akira
Princess Mononoke

[riderV3]

i was wondering if anybody has seen Guyver?
what are your thoughts.
it's a personal fave of mine!

I read the original comic Guyver and I think anime ver does it no justice, it's an excellent comic series and still going, highly recommand it!

[noseeb13]

i was wondering if anybody has seen Guyver?
what are your thoughts.
it's a personal fave of mine!

I forgot about that one. Im really liking the new anime right now. You are talking about the new one right?

I remember the old movie too with Mark Hammel.

[P1X4R]

i've been watching Eureka Seven and Samurai Champloo lately. i also picked up Gunbuster complete set.

[Wolverine1]

These arent in Japanese are they?

[Tendou-Kabuto]

I read the original comic Guyver and I think anime ver does it no justice, it's an excellent comic series and still going, highly recommand it!

You think so? The old OVA is pretty bad but the new TV series is quite good and is very faithful to Takaya's vision. Infact Takaya worked very closely with the staff of the new TV series and did most of the screenplay. Not only that but Takaya also retconned a few things as well. Things he felt he didn't do very well in the manga the first time.

So the TV series IMO and the creator's opinion does the series justice fine.

[riderV3]

You think so? The old OVA is pretty bad but the new TV series is quite good and is very faithful to Takaya's vision. Infact Takaya worked very closely with the staff of the new TV series and did most of the screenplay. Not only that but Takaya also retconned a few things as well. Things he felt he didn't do very well in the manga the first time.

So the TV series IMO and the creator's opinion does the series justice fine.

Okay you're talking about the new one, I haven't have a chance to watch that but sounds like it's worth a look...

[P1X4R]

These arent in Japanese are they?

i'm watching E7 and Samurai Champloo in English but Gunbuster is in Japanese w/ English subtitles.

sometimes i'll go back and watch it in English or Japanese but i often end up not finishing it. actually it happens more often when i go to English mode. there are some really bad voice actors out there! lol

[Tendou-Kabuto]

i've been watching Eureka Seven and Samurai Champloo lately. i also picked up Gunbuster complete set.

Gunbuster is the Greatest OVA ever. I still cry at the ending everytime.

Make sure to pick up Diebuster as well. I believe the first vol hits the US next month.

[Tendou-Kabuto]

Okay you're talking about the new one, I haven't have a chance to watch that but sounds like it's worth a look...

A Must for any fan of Guyver..

[P1X4R]

Diebuster? hmmm.. i'll check it out. thanks!

yeah, the ending to Gunbuster gets to me every time.

[riderV3]

Wait a sec, Gunbuster?

You mean that giant robot Gunbuster or something else??

[riderV3]

Okay, Diebuster, so you guys are talking about the giant robot Gunbuster...

I finished the Diebuster already, I don't like the robot/character design at first but it gorws on me fairly quick.
The first one is still a better series but Diebuster is also one of the better animes I've seen for years.
The ending is...stirking I say, as shocking as the first one.
Another excellent series anyway!

And I quite like the opening song.

[riderV3]

Try Godannar, another great robot anime.

[Pogo4321]

Everybody should see Metropolis-- based on the graphic novel by the brilliant Osama Tezuka.

[riderV3]

Everybody should see Metropolis-- based on the graphic novel by the brilliant Osama Tezuka.

That is the one on my list, but never have a chance to watch that...

[P1X4R]

another recommendation. Voices of a Distant Star. short but sweet! it's a very heartfelt tear jerker. :) here's the trailer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzWLXxYL5Ro

[P1X4R]

i just realized it also touches on the whole time/space travel thing like Gunbuster. man, i love anime! :thumbs2:

[P1X4R]

Akira
Blood the Last Vampire
Ghost in the Shell

i enjoyed the first english dubbed version of Akira. also liked Blood the Last Vampire. we were able to have a special screening of it a few years back with the director. GITS was good too. i haven't gotten into their latest series though.

[kaza5555]

I'm not a big anime fan but have seen many. Two I highly recommend are:

Giant Robo (the best IMO)
The Big O

Watching Giant Robo is like watching the Marvel Universe come to life. Super powered good guys versus super powered bad guys doing their thing. Some of the best action sequences I've seen in anime. If you love Ninja Scroll, you'll love this even more.

[tuv1305]

Some of my faves are...

Full Metal Alchemist
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Escaflowne (the series)
Vampire Hunter D

[TheJoker]

9. Mobile Fighter Gundum Wing
10. Mobile Fighter G Gundum


i had to add those after going throu my collection last night.... good stuff

[Tendou-Kabuto]

Diebuster? hmmm.. i'll check it out. thanks!

yeah, the ending to Gunbuster gets to me every time.

Yeah. Diebuster (Top wo Nerae 2) is the sequel to Gunbuster (Top wo Nerae 1)

If you like Gunbuster you have to see Diebuster


Yes, Gunbuster is one of my favorite productions of all time. Still has the same impact from when I first saw it as a kid.

[Tendou-Kabuto]

Okay, Diebuster, so you guys are talking about the giant robot Gunbuster...

I finished the Diebuster already, I don't like the robot/character design at first but it gorws on me fairly quick.
The first one is still a better series but Diebuster is also one of the better animes I've seen for years.
The ending is...stirking I say, as shocking as the first one.
Another excellent series anyway!

And I quite like the opening song.

Haha Yeah, Diebuster is very different in style when compared to Gunbuster. Modern Gainax and Old school Gainax

Groooovin Magic...

[Tendou-Kabuto]

Try Godannar, another great robot anime.

I Highly Recommend Godannar as well

Also GaoGaiGar, One of the Greatest Super Robot show ever

[Tendou-Kabuto]

Everybody should see Metropolis-- based on the graphic novel by the brilliant Osama Tezuka.

A Classic!

[Tendou-Kabuto]

another recommendation. Voices of a Distant Star. short but sweet! it's a very heartfelt tear jerker. :) here's the trailer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzWLXxYL5Ro

Probably the Greatest short Anime film ever produced. Able to convey such a Powerful Message in only a half hour. To think it was done on some guy's power Mac. Makoto Shinkai is one of the best directors in the industry.

[Tendou-Kabuto]

I'm not a big anime fan but have seen many. Two I highly recommend are:

Giant Robo (the best IMO)
The Big O

Watching Giant Robo is like watching the Marvel Universe come to life. Super powered good guys versus super powered bad guys doing their thing. Some of the best action sequences I've seen in anime. If you love Ninja Scroll, you'll love this even more.

Ginat Robo is Great stuff. If you like it I would also recommend GaoGaiGar and G Gundam

[Primal]

another recommendation. Voices of a Distant Star. short but sweet! it's a very heartfelt tear jerker. :)

Wanna talk tearjerkers? :bawling:

Great movie of a brother & sister's ordeal in WWII Japan.

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[Tendou-Kabuto]

Wanna talk tearjerkers? :bawling:

Great movie of a brother & sister's ordeal in WWII Japan.

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/8532/b00006hawp01lzzzzzzzin2.jpg

Another Classic!!! Incredible film!!

[P1X4R]

yup, i have Grave of the Fireflies. great movie!

[riderV3]

I Highly Recommend Godannar as well

Also GaoGaiGar, One of the Greatest Super Robot show ever

Gaogaigar OVA is way too awesome,the ending gets me all the time...:bawling:

Gaogaigar actually belongs to a lineage of anime in Japan called Yusha(the brave).
The very first one was Exkiaser, the second one was my all time favorite, Yusha Dagun, totally fantastic and there're quite a few other Yusha animes.

Sadly, Gaogaigar is the last of this Yusha series...

[riderV3]

The Voice Form the Distant Star is sure awsome.

Just an interesting trivia, Makoto Shinkai is not only the director, he's also....everything!
From character design to sketching, from panels to animation process and all, he did that whole 25 minutes anime ALL BY HIMSELF!!

Of course the music is from someone else but he did the animation part all by himself, very talented.

And his second work is awesome too, same music artist as the Distant Star, beautiful music.
The name is "The Place Promied In Our Early Days", check it out if you have a chance.

[Pogo4321]

If you really want to get into some classic old school stuff pick up the Gigantor sets--man I loves me some classic anime and it don't get much more classic than Gigantor. And it has one of THE great theme songs.

I also join in to recommend Giant Robo and Big O.

[moon_knight1971]

Just watched The Warrior. Great vintage anime!

[noseeb13]

Desert Punk is also pretty good for action and humor.

[VaultMan]

I own a few.. but want to buy some more...
My favs are:
Ninja Scroll
Fist of the North Star (Movie not series)
Vampire Hunter D


With these three, you dont need anything else. And did you need all of these ?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?! in your thread? :laugh:

[JM28Cardiff]

I Like-

Blade of the Immortal
Lone Wolf & Cub
Samurai Executioner
Path of the Assassin
Lady Snowblood
Crying Freeman
Satsuma Gishiden

As for Anime, Ive watched a few, but they are mostly incomprehensible! I suppose I liked Laputa - Castle in the Sky the most.

[spenca7]

I got some cheap manga at my LCS and it was called "Couple" I really enjoyed it even though I am not a huge manga fan but it ended at book 3 and it seemed it should have gone more. Anybody know anything on that?

[carbo-fation]

It depends....what kind of anime are you looking for?

Shonen anime like DBZ, One Piece, Bleach, Black Jack, Cybord 009, Prince of Tennis, Whistle, Captain Tsubasa, Gundam Wing, Gundam Seed, Mobile Suit Gundam, Fate/Night Stay, Mushishi, Inuyasha, Shaman King, Black Cat, Fullmetal Alchemist, Fullmetal Panic (all three seasons) and Naruto (somewhat kid stuff)
Also, all Miyazaki movies such as Nausica, Castle in the Sky, Howl's moving Castle, etc.

Mature anime:

Basilisk
Hellsing
Monster
Trinity Blood
Karas
Cowboy Bebop
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Gantz
Beserk
Ghost in the Shell
Appleseed
Trigun
Gungrave
Last Exile
Saiyuki
Wolf's Rain
GTO (more of a comedy)
SteamBoy
Samurai Champloo
Rurouni Kenshin
Death Note
D.Grayman
Detective Conan
Paranoia Agent
Maison Ikkoku
Golgo 13
Witch Hunter Robin
Inital D
YuYu Hakushu

[Anespian]

I'd enjoy Black Lagoon 1 & 2, Initial Ds.

[riderV3]

I'd enjoy Black Lagoon 1 & 2, Initial Ds.

No Intinal D for me but Black Lagoon is HOT!:thumbs2:

[Anespian]

Tenjo Tenge, Ikki Tousen was good too with fabulous chic & fighting scenes. always like vampire stuff like Trinity Blood, Blood+ & Vampire Hunter D. Wish there is a series on DarkStalkers. New Robotech movie brought back some old memories.

God, Save Our King is quite entertaining too.

[riderV3]

Tenjo Tenge, Ikki Tousen was good too with fabulous chic & fighting scenes. always like vampire stuff like Trinity Blood, Blood+ & Vampire Hunter D. Wish there is a series on DarkStalkers. New Robotech movie brought back some old memories.

God, Save Our King is quite entertaining too.

Tenjo Tenge, Ikki Tousen sure have nice characters but they're a bit...pointless to me, I enjoyed the characters and fight scenes but I don't really feel the soul in those works...

And just let you know that Trinity Blood, Blood+, Vampire Hunter D and God, Save Our King are all...female titles...
Of course you can watch it even you're a man but they were designed for female audience group, so I personally don't have those on my list...
But my sister like those titles a lot and she has even read the original novel of "God, Save Our King" before it made its way into anime.

[Anespian]

Tenjo Tenge, Ikki Tousen sure have nice characters but they're a bit...pointless to me, I enjoyed the characters and fight scenes but I don't really feel the soul in those works...

And just let you know that Trinity Blood, Blood+, Vampire Hunter D and God, Save Our King are all...female titles...
Of course you can watch it even you're a man but they were designed for female audience group, so I personally don't have those on my list...
But my sister like those titles a lot and she has even read the original novel of "God, Save Our King" before it made its way into anime.

Oh Gosh! I guess i need to re-examine my sexuality:redface: Anyhow, I was about any anime which have some humour & action.

[riderV3]

Oh Gosh! I guess i need to re-examine my sexuality:redface: Anyhow, I was about any anime which have some humour & action.

Don't worry, there's nothing wrong with your sexual orientation!
Just those titles are more for female due to the nature of the characters and the plot but they're still suitable for male audience.:)

That stupid sword in the "God, Save Our King" is quite funny actually...:laugh:

[Tendou-Kabuto]

And just let you know that Trinity Blood, Blood+, Vampire Hunter D and God, Save Our King are all...female titles...
Of course you can watch it even you're a man but they were designed for female audience group, so I personally don't have those on my list...
But my sister like those titles a lot and she has even read the original novel of "God, Save Our King" before it made its way into anime.

Blood + and Vampire Hunter D are general titles, NOT Shoujo titles. They are in the same realm as titles like Cowboy Bebop, Wolf's Rain or Gundam Seed.

[Tendou-Kabuto]

Gaogaigar OVA is way too awesome,the ending gets me all the time...:bawling:

Gaogaigar actually belongs to a lineage of anime in Japan called Yusha(the brave).
The very first one was Exkiaser, the second one was my all time favorite, Yusha Dagun, totally fantastic and there're quite a few other Yusha animes.

Sadly, Gaogaigar is the last of this Yusha series...

I am also a big fan of Yuusha series. Alttho GGG is the last they seem to keep the licenses alive in terms of merchandise, so it's never really gone. Plus there's still new GGG productions.

[Tendou-Kabuto]

Tenjo Tenge, Ikki Tousen was good too with fabulous chic & fighting scenes. always like vampire stuff like Trinity Blood, Blood+ & Vampire Hunter D. Wish there is a series on DarkStalkers. New Robotech movie brought back some old memories.

God, Save Our King is quite entertaining too.

Tenjho Tenge is one of mya favorites. It's actually quite deep if you read the manga and a Martial Artist. I can admit that Ogure makes th story very confusing and complicated but all will be revealed in time.

Love Ikkitousen as well, Ryofu is my woman.

Current series Dragon Destiny is not bad so far but I am curious as to how much of the manga it will cover.