movies/tv The Anime Reccomendations Thread

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Well, Summer is here, and with that, comes the new summer line-up of anime that keep anime fans on their toes about what's hot and what's not these next 12 weeks. However, there are many, many, anime out there that many of us have never heard of. The plethora of anime in a diversity of genres can be daunting for fans that have already have quite a list of anime they've watched behind them, but do not know where to go next due to their particular overall likes and dislikes (such as I).

There are quite a few die hard anime fans out there that check out just about everything that comes out (like Digibro), but there are those who try to stay in a smaller niche of anime, because they may not have the time to check absolutely everything out. Me, I don't want to spend all my free time seperating the wheat from the chaff, and thus due to my current overall "meh"-ness towards this summer season, I am at a loss for what to watch.  I am sure there are other anime fans on here that run into the same problem, so let's dedicate this thread to helping one another find entertainment in anime that we may have never heard of or tried before!

 

To help out, we should list a few anime that we adore, a list that gives others an idea of what we are looking for in terms of genre and story that also tells us what you have already watched. For those with long lists, that may get difficult because that can get overwhelming, but we can try our best.

Secondly, we could ask about what we are in the mood for in terms of genre, because depending on how we are feeling in our own lives, we may not want certain anime at any given time.

Thirdly, dub or sub? We all have our preferences, and though an anime may not have a dub, that doesn't mean you should skip it if you prefer dubs.

Forthright, be open! Anime goes all the way back to the 1960's (if not earlier) and there is SOOOO much there to check out. Sure, older anime may be harder to find and may not even have a dub, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't give it a shot if others have seen it and recommend it! 

 

For those responding, be specific to who are responding to. Hopefully, this thread will get a bit more people than I enquiring about what to watch. Everyone has different tastes, so it's best to mention people if there are multiple askers and you can answer for more than one person. Also, give a small description if you can or link to MyAnimeList the summery. Makes things easy and quicker that way. And remember, we all have our own knowledge in anime, and though some stuff may not be correct, corrective criticism should be encouraging, not demeaning. We are all fans here, so be respectful. 

 

For me right now. I really want to watch Psycho Pass because of Digi, but I am not for gore/violence at all. Ergo Proxy got me into technological future-centric anime, and boy did From the New World get me into psychological/physiological manipulation of the masses (beautiful anime btw). Really anything psychological that isn't gory is what I am looking for. Nothing really mainstream though/well known (i.e. Stein's Gate, NHK, Death Note, Lain, Madoka, etc) because I've most likely watched it.  From the New World is fairly underground, so if you are looking for something more slow paced, not really full of action, but very contemplative with beautiful forested backgrounds, check that one out: http://myanimelist.net/anime/13125/Shinsekai_yori

 

I am also just looking for something lighthearted, funny, and NOT High School based. I've grown out of High school anime, because I'm settled down, married, and really look back on high school with a bit of disdain. I am interested in college anime (because I am college aged myself and going back in the fall), so stuff like Genshiken is right up my ally. The Devil is a Part-Timer is also quite funny and not set in high school. Any anime that isn't focused on fan-service (i'm a female anyways) and has a cast of characters that isn't in high school for the most part is what I'm looking for there. It doesn't even have to be comedy. Serious plots are good too, just no/little gore/violence. These types of anime I've really had a hard time finding, since the homeland demographics (Japan) really reminisce about high school so much....

I don't care much about dub or sub, although subs are easier to find and thus that's what I am used to more often than not.

Edited July 2, 2014 by Treble Bolt

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I do agree this summer's anime really have some good ones lined up! And well if you're looking for something with a college setting, I would definitely recommend Golden Time. This anime is definitely worth a watch, it has romance,comedy and lighthearted moments to it and I really liked it.

 

Also....

 

You're going to like Koko because she is one of the most funniest and energetic characters I've seen!

 

Edited July 4, 2014 by LazuriteDreams*

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Sword Art online and attack on titan are are the only two I have watched.

And sub ftw!