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*Pyoro* · 2007-12-17, 21:24

I've been busy for a while and haven't watched much anime, so I need your help finding the best new series to watch. The last series I watched was Death Note, absolutely loved it. So please, if any new series come to mind that are similar to the my favs listed below, let me know! Thanks in advance.

Currently working on:

Seirei no Moribito

Memorable favorites:

Death Note
Elfen Lied
Shingetsutan Tsukihime
GITS:SAC
FMP
FMA
Honey and Clover
KimiNozo
Suzuka
Avatar (if it counts!)

Recently Finished:

Aishiteru ze Baby
Baccano!

I've seen quite a few series, but these are the ones that immediately come to mind. Basically I like series that are either excellent storylines with good action and character development, or slice of life romance. Things I don't like are anime like Naruto or Bleach which run on with barely any plot development. Thanks, any help is appreciated.

Deus ex Digital Boy · 2007-12-17, 22:29

I'd highly reccommend any of the 5 shows in my sig-banner, though if you want a place to start specifically, I'd do Baccano first since it's the mot refreshing, original anime to exist in... like, ever. But if you'd rather have something to really really get drawn into, go for Welcome to the NHK.

*Pyoro* · 2007-12-17, 22:55

i've watched all of NHK and a bit of eureka 7, couldnt really get into eureka. NHK was pretty good, but i was watching it in the middle of dead winter in cleveland so its depressing nature hit a little too close to home

ill definitely check out the others tho, thanks for the tip!

Zero Shinohara · 2007-12-17, 23:48

If you can take a bit of a depressing theme and being eaten alive - literally - by dramatic settings, then watch Clannad. I'm watching it as I post and given I already want to crawl into fetal position and take cover in a corner, I'd say it's good.

I second Tengen Toppa. Awesome storyline and lots of action - good character development too.
Eureka SeveN is very good and I recommend it. Get to it if you can.
Lucky Star is obviously an unspoken candidate to you, if you like the slice of life/comedy genre.

Neaco · 2007-12-17, 23:55

Try Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, first and 2nd season, which just finished today. Mystery/thriller that while confusing at first will keep you guessing and has great characters to boot

tripperazn · 2007-12-18, 00:03

Check out ef ~a tale of memories~. It's a refreshingly original romance with deep characters and "interesting" presentation. Not for everyone, but I loved it. Work through the first few episodes of boring cliches and paper thin characters. It gets far better later.

If you liked Kiminozo/KGNE, check out Hanbun Tsuki ga Noboru Sora. It's got a lot of the same themes.

Reno · 2007-12-18, 08:27

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Originally Posted by *Pyoro*

I like series that are either excellent storylines with good action and character development

Monster is excactly that!

Westlo · 2007-12-18, 08:38

I've found the best titles this year to be Baccano!, Gurren Lagann, Seirei no Moribito, Terra e and ef ~a tale of memories~. Try them out as well as stuff like Mononoke, Dennou Coil & Ghost Hound.

mdauben · 2007-12-18, 10:30

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Originally Posted by *Pyoro*

I like series that are either excellent storylines with good action and character development

Seirei no Moribito has all those things. A fantasy series with a great story, great characters and some great action. Arguably one of the best shows of 2007.

*Pyoro* · 2007-12-18, 14:08

thanks for all the suggestions, i finished Aishiteru ze Baby and i am about halfway through baccano!, and it's quite good. i like how its fast paced and keeps you on your toes.

Dxon · 2007-12-18, 15:06

Kaze no Stigma
Ikki Tousen
Mahou Sensei Negima. (comedy in those three.

)
I dont know if they really have character development but I think they have.

tbl · 2007-12-18, 19:25

Code Geass - watch it now. The lead surpassed Light imo.

bbduece · 2007-12-19, 10:07

Seirei no Moribito very good anime

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Code Geass - watch it now. The lead surpassed Light imo.

i totally agree

*Pyoro* · 2007-12-19, 15:50

ok finished baccano last nite, liked it a lot despite the ending feeling a little rushed. I watched the first episode of Seirei no Moribito, and it seems a little slow to me, not much action to grab my attention and characters seem a little distant. I'll stick with it for a few more tho, and I will check out Code Geass.

Cheezy · 2007-12-19, 16:34

Clannad
Kaiji
Bamboo Blade
Minami-ke
Shion no Ou
Goshuushou-sama Ninomiya-kun

These are all new animes that are currently airing. All of them very great.

2007-12-17, 21:24	Link #1
Pyoro Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Age: 36	Took a break from anime, need suggestions on good new series! I've been busy for a while and haven't watched much anime, so I need your help finding the best new series to watch. The last series I watched was Death Note, absolutely loved it. So please, if any new series come to mind that are similar to the my favs listed below, let me know! Thanks in advance. Currently working on: Seirei no Moribito Memorable favorites: Death Note Elfen Lied Shingetsutan Tsukihime GITS:SAC FMP FMA Honey and Clover KimiNozo Suzuka Avatar (if it counts!) Recently Finished: Aishiteru ze Baby Baccano! I've seen quite a few series, but these are the ones that immediately come to mind. Basically I like series that are either excellent storylines with good action and character development, or slice of life romance. Things I don't like are anime like Naruto or Bleach which run on with barely any plot development. Thanks, any help is appreciated. Last edited by Pyoro; 2007-12-19 at 15:47.

2007-12-17, 23:48	Link #4
Zero Shinohara I'll keep walking. Artist Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: This is FLORIDAAAAAAaaa Age: 37	If you can take a bit of a depressing theme and being eaten alive - literally - by dramatic settings, then watch Clannad. I'm watching it as I post and given I already want to crawl into fetal position and take cover in a corner, I'd say it's good. I second Tengen Toppa. Awesome storyline and lots of action - good character development too. Eureka SeveN is very good and I recommend it. Get to it if you can. Lucky Star is obviously an unspoken candidate to you, if you like the slice of life/comedy genre. __________________ Sometimes I look back and think to myself, "how the hell did I manage to screw this up?"

2007-12-18, 00:03	Link #6
tripperazn Toyosaki Aki Scanlator Join Date: Nov 2007	Check out ef ~a tale of memories~. It's a refreshingly original romance with deep characters and "interesting" presentation. Not for everyone, but I loved it. Work through the first few episodes of boring cliches and paper thin characters. It gets far better later. If you liked Kiminozo/KGNE, check out Hanbun Tsuki ga Noboru Sora. It's got a lot of the same themes. __________________

2007-12-18, 19:25	Link #12
tbl Affably Evil Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hammerspace or Australia, I forget which	Code Geass - watch it now. The lead surpassed Light imo. __________________ Destroy. Destroy. Destroy. Slowly, completely, gently beyond comparison, cruelly to the point of numbness, I'll violate your life. That's right. The instant I rip off your limbs, tear open your rib and pull out your intestines, biting into your neck as you scream in agony, chewing through your eyes as I ignore your pleas for mercy and spreading your brains on the ground like butter! I am sane, well more or less

2007-12-17, 22:29	Link #2
Deus ex Digital Boy 21st Century Digital Boy Join Date: Nov 2007	I'd highly reccommend any of the 5 shows in my sig-banner, though if you want a place to start specifically, I'd do Baccano first since it's the mot refreshing, original anime to exist in... like, ever. But if you'd rather have something to really really get drawn into, go for Welcome to the NHK.

2007-12-17, 22:55	Link #3
Pyoro Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Age: 36	i've watched all of NHK and a bit of eureka 7, couldnt really get into eureka. NHK was pretty good, but i was watching it in the middle of dead winter in cleveland so its depressing nature hit a little too close to home ill definitely check out the others tho, thanks for the tip!

2007-12-17, 23:55	Link #5
Neaco Senior Member Graphic Designer Join Date: Oct 2004	Try Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, first and 2nd season, which just finished today. Mystery/thriller that while confusing at first will keep you guessing and has great characters to boot

2007-12-18, 08:38	Link #8
Westlo Lets be reality Join Date: May 2007	I've found the best titles this year to be Baccano!, Gurren Lagann, Seirei no Moribito, Terra e and ef ~a tale of memories~. Try them out as well as stuff like Mononoke, Dennou Coil & Ghost Hound.

2007-12-18, 14:08	Link #10
Pyoro Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Age: 36	thanks for all the suggestions, i finished Aishiteru ze Baby and i am about halfway through baccano!, and it's quite good. i like how its fast paced and keeps you on your toes.

2007-12-18, 15:06	Link #11
Dxon Inactive Member Join Date: Dec 2007	Kaze no Stigma Ikki Tousen Mahou Sensei Negima. (comedy in those three. ) I dont know if they really have character development but I think they have.

2007-12-19, 15:50	Link #14
Pyoro Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Age: 36	ok finished baccano last nite, liked it a lot despite the ending feeling a little rushed. I watched the first episode of Seirei no Moribito, and it seems a little slow to me, not much action to grab my attention and characters seem a little distant. I'll stick with it for a few more tho, and I will check out Code Geass.

2007-12-19, 16:34	Link #15
Cheezy brrr Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden	Clannad Kaiji Bamboo Blade Minami-ke Shion no Ou Goshuushou-sama Ninomiya-kun These are all new animes that are currently airing. All of them very great.