The Official "MyGaming" Anime Thread
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shadowfox
Anime Junkie
lol ... which one. There are so many it's impossible to keep track of which one's which, and where they fit in the timeline.
Well ... the hardcore fans could probably tell you - I ain't one of them. There's a new one this season, as if the franchise needed more deadweight.
Tsar
The thing that should not be
I am watching the new seasons. but I just don't know if I like it. I prefered full metal panic.
shadowfox
Anime Junkie
Maybe because Full Metal Panic actually worked the characters into the plot properly - gave them characteristics and played with the relationships between them, and added some pretty decent comedy to the mix. Each and every one of FMP's characters stuck with me to some degree.
Gundam on the other hand, is mostly about the Gundams, they use cookie cutter templates for the characters and their relationships, to the point where each series is basically a repeat of the previous, only with new characters. At least that was my experience with Gundam Seed and Gundam 00. Which prompted me not to actually watch anything else.
Tsar
The thing that should not be
Hahaha. Totally agree with you. FMP is my fav anime.
Staple2
New member
Look, I randomly decided Imma watch some anime some time ago. After being recommended a few series in this thread, I decided to give Death Note ago. It was pretty awesome. Not the best thing I've ever seen, but good enough to lure me into trying out another anime series. So once more, after reading about it here, I tried Code Geass. The first season/R1 was okay. I wasn't too impressed and put off watching the second/R2 for a few weeks. When I did, though, I was hooked. And now, today, I watched the final episode. And I cried. Nothing too dramatic. I just sat there, watching the episode, feeling that pang in my throat grow gradually more potent, until eventually, when all was revealed, and Nunally started crying. It got too much. I sat there silently sobbing for close to a minute. Goddammit.
shadowfox
Anime Junkie
I may have mentioned somewhere that I considered the second season better than the first 
If sad moments aren't your thing, I recommend staying away from Clannad, Clannad ~After Story~, Kanon, Air, Angel Beats! - hell, anything with KEY's name attached to it.
On the other hand, I totally recommend watching them
Also, another series which isn't everyone's cup of tea, but moved me quite a bit, was the Aria franchise. It's an easy-going slice-of-life type anime that doesn't really go anywhere; it's simply one girl's exploration of a copy of Venice where she's training to become an Undine. It's her experiences along the way that made this series for me - soundtrack is also epic.
If you do get the urge to check it out, start off with Aria the Animation, followed by Aria the Natural, followed by Aria the Origination. Those are the 3 seasons - there's an OVA that hopped in between the 2nd and 3rd seasons as well.
If sad moments aren't your thing, I recommend staying away from Clannad, Clannad ~After Story~, Kanon, Air, Angel Beats! - hell, anything with KEY's name attached to it.
On the other hand, I totally recommend watching them
Also, another series which isn't everyone's cup of tea, but moved me quite a bit, was the Aria franchise. It's an easy-going slice-of-life type anime that doesn't really go anywhere; it's simply one girl's exploration of a copy of Venice where she's training to become an Undine. It's her experiences along the way that made this series for me - soundtrack is also epic.
If you do get the urge to check it out, start off with Aria the Animation, followed by Aria the Natural, followed by Aria the Origination. Those are the 3 seasons - there's an OVA that hopped in between the 2nd and 3rd seasons as well.
Off-The-CHart
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not really hardcore but enjoy watching it often enough in free time.
been keeping tabs on Bleach, but have lately gone over to reading the manga as the fillers are killing me.
will be getting the Naruto Shippuudens when it has finally ended as I quite enjoyed the 1st.
started Fairy Tail a while back but haven't watched again since I am letting them build up.
I made the mistake of spamming to watch the 1st 60 or so in 1 shot
sadly my current list is almost just fan-service
with the odd exception here and there.
been keeping tabs on Bleach, but have lately gone over to reading the manga as the fillers are killing me.
will be getting the Naruto Shippuudens when it has finally ended as I quite enjoyed the 1st.
started Fairy Tail a while back but haven't watched again since I am letting them build up.
I made the mistake of spamming to watch the 1st 60 or so in 1 shot
sadly my current list is almost just fan-service
with the odd exception here and there.
ZenbaaS
New member
I may have mentioned somewhere that I considered the second season better than the first
If sad moments aren't your thing, I recommend staying away from Clannad, Clannad ~After Story~, Kanon, Air, Angel Beats! - hell, anything with KEY's name attached to it.
On the other hand, I totally recommend watching them
Also, another series which isn't everyone's cup of tea, but moved me quite a bit, was the Aria franchise. It's an easy-going slice-of-life type anime that doesn't really go anywhere; it's simply one girl's exploration of a copy of Venice where she's training to become an Undine. It's her experiences along the way that made this series for me - soundtrack is also epic.
If you do get the urge to check it out, start off with Aria the Animation, followed by Aria the Natural, followed by Aria the Origination. Those are the 3 seasons - there's an OVA that hopped in between the 2nd and 3rd seasons as well.
Some of my all time Favs
shadowfox
Anime Junkie
Hmmm ... well ... if mind-games are your thing then ... let's see:
There's Umineko no Naku Koro ni - which is a spin-off of the Higurashi series, and it's all about the protagonist outwitting an opponent in a psychological game where everyone's lives are at risk. It's light on action, and falls more into the psychological thriller genre. You can actually watch Higurashi no Naku Koro ni and it's sequel Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai as well - similar concept, although I would advise you to pay close attention because missing something means losing track of what's going on. In the case of Higurashi I would recommend watching both seasons back to back if you can manage it.
Next up would be Paranoia Agent - I haven't gotten around to watching it yet, but apparently it's quite good as well.
Hell Girl (Jigoku Shoujo) may also be worth watching, but the pacing is quite slow in terms of plot development, which I've found in the past puts people off a bit. There are 3 seasons, with the final season arguably being the better of them.
There's Umineko no Naku Koro ni - which is a spin-off of the Higurashi series, and it's all about the protagonist outwitting an opponent in a psychological game where everyone's lives are at risk. It's light on action, and falls more into the psychological thriller genre. You can actually watch Higurashi no Naku Koro ni and it's sequel Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai as well - similar concept, although I would advise you to pay close attention because missing something means losing track of what's going on. In the case of Higurashi I would recommend watching both seasons back to back if you can manage it.
Next up would be Paranoia Agent - I haven't gotten around to watching it yet, but apparently it's quite good as well.
Hell Girl (Jigoku Shoujo) may also be worth watching, but the pacing is quite slow in terms of plot development, which I've found in the past puts people off a bit. There are 3 seasons, with the final season arguably being the better of them.
shadowfox
Anime Junkie
