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Title: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Monarda on February 03, 2016, 08:09:30 PM
So i've been thinking about starting to watch some animes, but i don't have any ideas as to what, anyone can help me ?
My last anime was Girls Und Panzer (it's written like this if i'm not wrong, i don't watch much anime).
I like something storydriven, nothing lewd if possible, cute stuff>hot stuff for me, or something with mysteries and such.
Anyone can suggest any ?
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Edible on February 03, 2016, 08:22:49 PM
Quote from: Starlighthawk on February 03, 2016, 08:09:30 PM
I like something storydriven, nothing lewd if possible, cute stuff>hot stuff for me, or something with mysteries and such.

Hyouka satisfies all of these requirements, while also being absolutely gorgeous.  The show's stories are broken into miniature segments (better for the show's particular brand of mysteries) and the show has very strong character development as well.

Edit: I guess the ED is kinda lewd, but you can skip that if it's not your thing <_<
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Drake on February 03, 2016, 08:50:03 PM
seconding hyouka because very yes
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: commandercool on February 03, 2016, 09:11:23 PM
When I hear "cute, story-driven, mysteries and such" the first thing that comes to mind is Yuri Kuma Arashi. It's a short, bizarre show from last year that's a little hard to describe succinctly, but if you can put up with strangeness you might like it.

And even though it only fulfills two of your criteria (and has been described by the creators as deliberately, aggressively un-cute) I always recommend people who are new to anime check out Psycho-Pass. It's a mostly-straightforward sci-fi crime drama that I think is worth looking at if you're new to the medium because it gives a nice contrast with cutesier schoolgirl-centric fare and presents a spectrum of the kinds of anime that are out there. And it's not dissimilar to western movies and TV in a lot of ways, which makes it a nice stepping stone from American media into Japanese media. And, you know, it's really good.

And finally while I'm usually hesitant to recommend it to people who are new to anime it's going to get spoiled for you prerry quick if it hasn't been already, so you should probably try Puella Magi Madoka Magica. It's a short series, technically fulfills all of your criteria, and is probably the most influential anime from the last few years. I won't say too much in a futile attempt to avoid spoilers, but if you like it you'll love it.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Edible on February 03, 2016, 09:40:56 PM
Quote from: commandercool on February 03, 2016, 09:11:23 PM
Yuri Kuma Arashi

Quote from: Starlighthawk on February 03, 2016, 08:09:30 PM
nothing lewd if possible

:getdown:
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: commandercool on February 03, 2016, 10:00:33 PM
Quote from: Edible on February 03, 2016, 09:40:56 PM
:getdown:

I guess, yeah. I don't know, it's kind of meta-lewd. I probably shouldn't make that distinction here, but it's not filed under "lewd" in my brain index.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Monarda on February 03, 2016, 10:05:58 PM
Quote from: commandercool on February 03, 2016, 10:00:33 PM
I guess, yeah. I don't know, it's kind of meta-lewd. I probably shouldn't make that distinction here, but it's not filed under "lewd" in my brain index.
Then what is lewd for you ? ?3?

Thanks for suggestions, and Edible why is your avatar gif so hipnotizing ?!?
 I waste so much time every time i see it.
And btw how do you say "Enemy spotted!" In japanese anyway ? Tenki Haken ? I can't remember.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Edible on February 03, 2016, 10:10:23 PM
Everyone loves saber lion and her eating habits.

Quote from: Starlighthawk on February 03, 2016, 10:05:58 PM
And btw how do you say "Enemy spotted!" In japanese anyway ? Tenki Haken ? I can't remember.

If you're talking about the oft-repeated phrase in Valkyria Chronicles, it's teki hakken / 敵発見
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: MetalStudios on February 03, 2016, 11:19:31 PM
Jojo is cutest anime
but no seriously Jojo has an awesome story
Manime for life
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Monarda on February 03, 2016, 11:29:10 PM
Quote from: Edible on February 03, 2016, 10:10:23 PM
If you're talking about the oft-repeated phrase in Valkyria Chronicles, it's teki hakken / 敵発見
Thanks i know (kinda) how to pronounce it but not how to write, i really liked that game, obviously, i hunger for strategy, cute stuff and beauty without late-gen graphics.
I will learn a bit of japanese this way. ~(^w^)~
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: commandercool on February 03, 2016, 11:36:38 PM
Quote from: Starlighthawk on February 03, 2016, 10:05:58 PM
Then what is lewd for you ? ?3?

To me lewdness implies an intent to just arouse or shock, whereas Yuri Kuma uses bouncing anime breasts and girls pouring honey on their naked bodies as a thematic device (which has come up surprisingly often lately). But I get that that's an insane distinction to make, so in retrospect, maybe don't watch it. Or maybe still do and just quit if it gets to be too much for you, since it isn't that much of the show. But yeah, it is still obviously titillating even if there's an ulterior motive for it.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: CenturyEgg on February 04, 2016, 01:02:26 AM
Gakkou gurashi is really good for visual storytelling and features some cute characters. I reccomend rewatching it once you are done to see all the visual cues dropped in by the animation team.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: dosboot on February 04, 2016, 02:03:36 AM
Death Note and Ghost in the Shell: SAC are two big favorites of mine that I'd recommend to any newcomer.  These are the closest ones I could think that are story driven.  Maybe Gungrave would qualify too, another one I really like.  I'm not sure what qualifies as story driven or not, some examples would be helpful of what you want or maybe don't want.  I usually think in terms of action vs comedy vs drama, the setting or main activity and finally the type of cast (especially, e.g., traditional anime teenage characters vs not).

Do you want something with cute characters or were you just reinforcing why you didn't want fanservice?  If you want cute, there's lots of stuff to like but I tend to assume newcomers to anime aren't interested.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: DNAbc on February 04, 2016, 05:23:12 AM
Please

Idolm@ster rocks everything you needed, animation, story driven and cute but without lewd stuff.

The last arc can get pretty damn depressing thougj
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Kasu on February 04, 2016, 05:54:54 AM
It took this thread to make me realize that I haven't watched a lot of stuff that's both cute and story-driven. ;>;

If you're ever looking for a good comedy, slice of life anime though I would recommend Nichijou, Acchi Kocchi, and Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!

Also, I'm not sure if it counts as cute or not, but I thought that Classroom☆Crisis had a pretty good story.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: BT on February 04, 2016, 07:16:04 AM
Gotta put Shirobako on your queue after you've watched a few shows. It's about anime girls making anime so you'll just be confused if you're new, but it's totally up your alley and by the same guy who directed Panzer.

Watch the Ghibli movies if you haven't. Kiki's Delivery Service was cute and story driven.

If you'll take romance over mystery, there's always Toradora.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: CF7 on February 04, 2016, 03:22:15 PM
Quote from: Kasu on February 04, 2016, 05:54:54 AM
Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!
Kinda second this.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Iced Fairy on February 04, 2016, 04:20:06 PM
The fact that it took this long to suggest Card Captor Sakura is saddening.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Gpop on February 04, 2016, 05:07:31 PM
Quote from: Kasu on February 04, 2016, 05:54:54 AM
If you're ever looking for a good comedy, slice of life anime though I would recommend Nichijou, Acchi Kocchi, and Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!
I second all three of these, however I only recommend S1 of Chuu2. Season 2 is.......eh.

I would also heavily recommend Kanon (2006). That is still probably my favourite anime of all time and it does fit your not-lewd, cute, and story-driven anime (tons of funny stuff and definitely drama).

I also recommend Little Witch Academia. Just two OVAs but really good stuff.

I would finally recommend a classic, Toradora!! However this is mostly if you're into the Kugyuu tsundere trope. If you are or you're okay with it, I would heavily recommend it.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: commandercool on February 04, 2016, 05:14:10 PM
Oh man, Little Witch Academia is a great suggestion. Yeah I second that.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Monarda on February 04, 2016, 08:01:08 PM
Commander, i'm not sure, but that avatar seems awfully like a person of a Start Screen of a friend's PSVita game. Is it the same one ? Maybe i'm just imagining stuff.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Edible on February 04, 2016, 08:05:48 PM
Quote from: Starlighthawk on February 04, 2016, 08:01:08 PM
Commander, i'm not sure, but that avatar seems awfully like a person of a Start Screen of a friend's PSVita game. Is it the same one ? Maybe i'm just imagining stuff.

Danganronpa.  Will be on Steam soon!
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Monarda on February 04, 2016, 08:39:35 PM
So it is a visual novel with murders, trials and a mastermind trapping a group of people to play a deadly game.
So basically Phoenix Wright + Zero Escape fused together.
(Virtue's Last Reward was my only Visual novel btw and i loved it, is there any prequels or sequels ?)
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: commandercool on February 04, 2016, 08:51:55 PM
I'm playing Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney for the first time right now, and I think it's fair to say they're similar. Danganronpa has many years of UI refinement though, so it's a much smoother game, and the trials get much more convoluted (in a good way).

I don't know how it compares to the more recent Phoenix Wright games, but I finished each Danganronpa game in less than 48 hours because I couldn't put it down, whereas I'm finding it to be a painful chore to finish up the last few scenes of Ace Sttorney. Can't comment on Zero Escape.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Monarda on February 04, 2016, 10:04:15 PM
Quote from: commandercool on February 04, 2016, 08:51:55 PM
I'm playing Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney for the first time right now, and I think it's fair to say they're similar. Danganronpa has many years of UI refinement though, so it's a much smoother game, and the trials get much more convoluted (in a good way).

I don't know how it compares to the more recent Phoenix Wright games, but I finished each Danganronpa game in less than 48 hours because I couldn't put it down, whereas I'm finding it to be a painful chore to finish up the last few scenes of Ace Attorney. Can't comment on Zero Escape.
It's true but you must take in consideration that the first game was a GBA version, so there wasn't much room for tweaks and such, the later games refined those formulas, an example would be Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright.
As for Zero Escape if you don't know it's a visual novel about a group of people who were abducted by a person named Zero, who put them to play the Nonary Game, and the people that reached 9 points could leave, but would have to let the others trapped forever if they did so.
It uses a lot of philosophical and scientific material, such as Schrodinger's Cat, the Prisoner's dillema, a TON of diverging timelines, and much more. Hope this helps.
Long post is long
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: BT on February 04, 2016, 11:19:08 PM
Quote from: commandercool on February 04, 2016, 08:51:55 PM
I'm playing Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney for the first time right now, and I think it's fair to say they're similar. Danganronpa has many years of UI refinement though, so it's a much smoother game, and the trials get much more convoluted (in a good way).

I don't know how it compares to the more recent Phoenix Wright games, but I finished each Danganronpa game in less than 48 hours because I couldn't put it down, whereas I'm finding it to be a painful chore to finish up the last few scenes of Ace Sttorney. Can't comment on Zero Escape.
Dood, Ace Attorney and Danganronpa have different appeals. You play Danganronpa for the plot and quirky anime characters and the game prods you through every gameplay element by spelling out what you have to do or what's going on. Or drops in random minigames for no discernible reason. Ace Attorney is story-centric too but definitely takes its gameplay more seriously. If you don't play Ace Attorney for the mystery solving it'll obviously be a slog.

And Zero Escape is just a huuuuge block of text "take ALL the branching paths until you 100% it" with some puzzles in the way, though I'm probably doing it a disservice with that description.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Monarda on February 04, 2016, 11:32:45 PM
Quote from: BT on February 04, 2016, 11:19:08 PM
And Zero Escape is just a huuuuge block of text "take ALL the branching paths until you 100% it" with some puzzles in the way, though I'm probably doing it a disservice with that description.
I think that's a bit radical but i know what you mean, i played it because i wanted to know everything about the story and because i connected with the characters, especially Lua Luna. I also liked how the last ending is like a representation of what the player would be thinking after playing the game.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: commandercool on February 04, 2016, 11:49:17 PM
Quote from: Starlighthawk on February 04, 2016, 10:04:15 PM
It's true but you must take in consideration that the first game was a GBA version, so there wasn't much room for tweaks and such, the later games refined those formulas, an example would be Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright.
Long post is long

Yeah, I get that. And that's why even though I honestly didn't really enjoy Ace Attorney I'm going to give at least the next game a try. I understand that it's old and they've probably improved a lot. I like the core characters at least even though I found most of the cast kind of annoying, so as long as they're the main thing carried through to the next game I'll probably enjoy that one more. Especially if the navigation gets tightened up.

Quote from: BT on February 04, 2016, 11:19:08 PM
Dood, Ace Attorney and Danganronpa have different appeals. You play Danganronpa for the plot and quirky anime characters and the game prods you through every gameplay element by spelling out what you have to do or what's going on. Or drops in random minigames for no discernible reason. Ace Attorney is story-centric too but definitely takes its gameplay more seriously. If you don't play Ace Attorney for the mystery solving it'll obviously be a slog.

I'm not quite done with Ace Attorney yet and I haven't played any of the other games, but I don't think there's a significant difference there. Neither game will let you miss any evidence (as far as I know), so you get railroaded through the detective parts either way. But in Ace Attorney you always know what's going on in the trials unless the game is deliberately tricking you or withholding information, whereas in Danganronpa sometimes you can actually get thrown for a loop, especially in the second game where I honestly didn't know what was going on a couple of times.

Both of them are much more story-based than gameplay-based, but I find the gameplay segments in Danganronpa to at least be easier to power through. Being fed all of the information all of the time at least means no wandering around clicking on things at random trying to figure out how to trigger the next story progression. But yeah, as of right now I don't agree at all that Phoenix Wright takes its gameplay more seriously.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Zerviscos on February 05, 2016, 02:41:28 PM
Chuunibyou, but I recommend Season 1 only. Season 2 kind of ruined it for me a bit.
Hyouka
Pretty much any KyoAni anime...

Little Witch Academia
Shirobako
Yuru Yuri

Are you by any chance into Magical Girls that is somewhat mysterious and deep, and romance/drama?
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Monarda on February 05, 2016, 04:25:43 PM
Quote from: [En]glish Muffin on February 05, 2016, 02:41:28 PM
Are you by any chance into Magical Girls that is somewhat mysterious and deep, and romance/drama?
If it doesn't have too much romance, fire away.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Dahel on February 05, 2016, 07:09:08 PM
On the subject of magical girls, the Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha movies are also a good pick IMO, removing the clich? parts from the series and filling the blank parts with more friendship, Nanoha style.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Monarda on February 05, 2016, 09:31:07 PM
I actually have never seen ANY Magical Girl stuff. It didn`t reach me somehow, explains why i people mention Sailor Moon and i`m like "Huh, Okay."
Also your nickname sounds like "The hell?" (Honesty Passive kicks in.)
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Dahel on February 05, 2016, 11:49:51 PM
Quote from: Starlighthawk on February 05, 2016, 09:31:07 PM
I actually have never seen ANY Magical Girl stuff. It didn`t reach me somehow, explains why i people mention Sailor Moon and i`m like "Huh, Okay."
Nanoha was supposed to be closer to a more standard magical girl anime (which is why the first few episodes have a lot of magical girl tropes) but turned out to be  closer to a shonen, where the staff of love and friendship is closer to mecha weaponry.
That's the main reason I recommend watching the two movies: while on the outside it may look like a magical girl, it's definitely a shounen, just with little girls fighting.

Quote from: Starlighthawk on February 05, 2016, 09:31:07 PM
I Also your nickname sounds like "The hell?" (Honesty Passive kicks in.)
I can't count the number of times i've used it for lame puns.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: NekoNekoRex on February 06, 2016, 03:34:52 AM
Dog Days is a hella cute anime about a young boy who gets whisked into a magical anime land with catgirls and doggirls in seperate warring kingdoms, except they fight battles in these giant obstacle courses and combat is explicitly nonviolent (minor characters get turned into animal blobs when defeated, major characters take clothing damage).

I guess there's no real mystery and there's a fair bit of fanservice (and really plays up 'cute' far harder then 'lewd'), but the plot is really fantastic (at least the first season) and made me tear up pretty hard at the end. Also it's hella cute.

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If you're new to watching anime and wondering what to look at, I recommend you play by the Con Style rule. Watch four episodes back to back, and use that to decide if you want to watch something more. Some animes will hook you right in if they're good enough.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: RuneDevros on February 06, 2016, 05:25:04 AM
ARIA is about rowing gondolas on Mars which has been terraformed into a water planet and they planted Venice, Italy on it. Every episode you watch leaves you with a warm feeling in your heart, and over the course of three seasons you watch your characters grow from apprentices to fully fledged Undines.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Zerviscos on February 06, 2016, 03:00:39 PM
Quote from: Starlighthawk on February 05, 2016, 09:31:07 PM
I actually have never seen ANY Magical Girl stuff. It didn`t reach me somehow, explains why i people mention Sailor Moon and i`m like "Huh, Okay."
Atleast watch Mahou Shoujo Madoka for us.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Monarda on February 06, 2016, 03:36:15 PM
Quote from: [En]glish Muffin on February 06, 2016, 03:00:39 PM
Atleast watch Mahou Shoujo Madoka for us.
I have a small notepad here of animes to watch, and i need to get to date with Sword Quest and play PAD, i can't do all this efficiently. But i'll try.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: NekoNekoRex on February 06, 2016, 04:26:58 PM
Quote from: [En]glish Muffin on February 06, 2016, 03:00:39 PM
Atleast watch Mahou Shoujo Madoka for us.
I think he wants cute anime, not soul-crushing anime.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: commandercool on February 06, 2016, 04:30:02 PM
Quote from: NekoNekoRex on February 06, 2016, 04:26:58 PM
I think he wants cute anime, not soul-crushing anime.

Madoka is ultimately uplifting. Also don't spoil Madoka.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Drake on February 07, 2016, 12:45:41 AM
While I think Madoka is excellent regardless of how long you've been watching anime,
the deconstruction of magical girl shows as a genre and the general tendency to rip up your expectations from the ground kind of expects from the watcher some level of experience with the genre beforehand so you have this context of expectations rather than going into the show completely neutral. While it does its best in the first 2.98 episodes to give the impressions of a standard cutesy magical girl show anyways and how the series goes on pretty much wrecks everyone without exception
, I do think something is kind of lost when suggesting Madoka as a sort of entry-level anime, because I would argue it isn't really.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: commandercool on February 07, 2016, 12:58:49 AM
That's certainly a good point, but in my mind it's a bit of a tossup between not having full context to appreciate it and having the best odds of not getting it spoiled.
And if it makes a difference I had never seen a magical girl anime before I watched it (or since, for that matter) and I feel like I basically got what it was going for. I think the tone of the show sets you up for the same expectations you might have from seeing other magical girl shows regardless of your anime experience.

Not that being spoiled would completely ruin it or anything, I'm sure it's still totally watchable if you don't know all of the key moments ahead of time since it's still great in every other way aside from just surprise value. But seeing it fresh is a rare opportunity at this point so I can't help but encourage people to take advantage of that if they have it.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Monarda on February 07, 2016, 02:00:40 AM
Well this is complicated, so i gotta really ponder how to order this amount of Anime. So sit tight, commander and CO.
*Sees Drake as nickname*
Ohhh no ! He has chased me from Advance Wars 2 ! Not the Typhoon !
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: CF7 on February 07, 2016, 02:31:05 PM
Pretty much anything by Makoto Shinkai.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Monarda on February 07, 2016, 03:05:08 PM
Watching Hyouka now, it is really nice, i love the mystery, it's easy enough to comprehend and make your own plausible theories and at the same time hard enough to make the gears in your head roll.
Approved !
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: DNAbc on February 08, 2016, 10:48:26 AM
Nice, Hyouka is pretty much the most beautiful labour of love anime anybody will see for a long time to come.

Oh, and myriad colours phantom world isnt a kyoani show btw, dont trust the anime database sites cause they lie
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Zerviscos on February 08, 2016, 03:49:33 PM
I would recommend you Spice and Wolf, but considering Season 3 never came, you might get disappointed a bit. So unless you read Light Novels, I suggest you to steer away or just watch Season 1.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Koog on February 09, 2016, 12:41:16 AM
How about Hibike! Euphonium? I finished watching it 5 days ago and I loved it.

And about a cute anime, how about K-On?

Both are scholar animes and they are pretty good. :)
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: MatsuriSakuragi on February 10, 2016, 03:32:09 AM
Quote from: Iced Fairy on February 04, 2016, 04:20:06 PM
The fact that it took this long to suggest Card Captor Sakura is saddening.

The fairy speaks truth.

All this talk of magical girl series and little mention of one of the least soul-crushing series in the genre. An all-time favorite of mine.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Delfigamer on February 10, 2016, 12:26:15 PM
Quote from: DNAbc on February 08, 2016, 10:48:26 AM
Oh, and myriad colours phantom world isnt a kyoani show btw, dont trust the anime database sites cause they lie
Dunno about you, but for me it's totally KyoAni stuff.

And speaking of cute magical girls. (http://myanimelist.net/anime/31793/Mahou_Shoujo_Nante_Mou_Ii_Desukara)

Also, this (http://myanimelist.net/anime/21405/Bokura_wa_Minna_Kawaisou), this (be prepared, though) (http://myanimelist.net/anime/24765/Gakkougurashi), this (http://myanimelist.net/anime/23289/Gekkan_Shoujo_Nozaki-kun), this (http://myanimelist.net/anime/10357/Jinrui_wa_Suitai_Shimashita), this (http://myanimelist.net/anime/11887/Kokoro_Connect), this (http://myanimelist.net/anime/20507/Noragami), this (http://myanimelist.net/anime/23277/Saenai_Heroine_no_Sodatekata) and this (http://myanimelist.net/anime/14719/JoJo_no_Kimyou_na_Bouken_TV).
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Monarda on February 10, 2016, 02:33:10 PM
Such anime. Much Mahou Shoujo
And thanks guys, this should help not only me, but anyone new to anime, now i must organize this big-ass list.

Edit: Yes, i came back here just to edit a wrong letter, trust me, it ain't OCD.... is it ?
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: NekoNekoRex on February 11, 2016, 08:17:54 PM
I mean, these suggestions only fit your specific criteria. There are much, much better animes out there, but generally aren't much in the way of 'cute'

Ie cowboy beebop, trigun, gurren lagann,, ghost un the shell sac, etc.

Not really episodic anime but the Miyazaki fulms are pretty great (understatment) and theeyre cute too, in the 'childlike wonder' sort of way
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: BT on February 11, 2016, 09:56:09 PM
Quote from: NekoNekoRex on February 11, 2016, 08:17:54 PM
Not really episodic anime but the Miyazaki fulms are pretty great (understatment) and theeyre cute too, in the 'childlike wonder' sort of way
I totally recced him Kiki's Delivery Service.  :colbert:
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Monarda on February 12, 2016, 12:49:52 AM
Quote from: NekoNekoRex on February 11, 2016, 08:17:54 PM
I mean, these suggestions only fit your specific criteria. There are much, much better animes out there, but generally aren't much in the way of cute.
Well, it's kinda like it makes me feel more comfortable in watching it, maybe it's something psychological of me.
I can tolerate lewdness, but it leaves me feeling a bit odd, i don't know how to describe it, guess that's also a product of my shy and rather innocent (Not totally of course, but way more innocent than a regular 16 year person here). So i'll try to broaden the amount of stuff i will watch, work in sweating less mentally when among new people and try to get a new GF. (Okay i don't think i needed to mention this :/)
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: CF7 on February 12, 2016, 02:06:58 PM
Quote from: NekoNekoRex on February 11, 2016, 08:17:54 PM
I mean, these suggestions only fit your specific criteria. There are much, much better animes out there, but generally aren't much in the way of 'cute'

Ie cowboy beebop, trigun, gurren lagann,, ghost un the shell sac, etc.
Also Lain. But that might be a little bit too much for a newcomer (discarding the fact, that it was one of the first anime i watched. And it was on VHS cassettes at that time even. :3).
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Mеа on February 12, 2016, 11:32:33 PM
Quote from: CF7 on February 12, 2016, 02:06:58 PM
Also Lain. But that might be a little bit too much for a newcomer (discarding the fact, that it was one of the first anime i watched. And it was on VHS cassettes at that time even. :3).
As impressed that I am that that was your first, 'little bit too much for a newcomer' could hardly be more of an understatement. Personally I consider it more 'Japanese animation' than anime, similar to how I consider the Studio Ghibli films. Kind of a silly, redundant classification but w/e.
As groan worthy as it might be, Sword Art Online is a pretty good entry level anime if it's your cup of tea. It's easy to like and it's popular. I jumped the bandwagon on hating on it for a few years until I rewatched the (first half of the) first season and actually liked it.
The melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya really hooked me and is probably one of the animes that really got me into the whole genre. Just make sure you watch the episodes in chronological, and not broadcast, order, just look it up.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Monarda on March 30, 2016, 07:54:55 PM
I'm leaving a update here:

I first watched Hyouga, cause mystery, and i really enjoyed it ! It left me both intrigued and happy.
Now i decided to try Nichijou...... and i'm not disappointed, this makes me laugh SO MUCH i wish i had found this before ! XD

Again, thanks to everyone that gave me all these suggestions, i am eternally grateful ! (Also now i know why helvetica is named that. :D)
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Sect on March 30, 2016, 09:31:40 PM
Why have none of you guys suggested Baccano! for this poor soul? Y'all should be ashamed.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Spotty Len on March 30, 2016, 10:52:12 PM
Quote from: Starlighthawk on March 30, 2016, 07:54:55 PM
Now i decided to try Nichijou...... and i'm not disappointed, this makes me laugh SO MUCH i wish i had found this before ! XD
(https://media.giphy.com/media/xKy2w6LehxxHa/giphy.gif)

My second favorite anime of all time.


Also, I second Baccano!.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: commandercool on March 31, 2016, 12:24:58 AM
Nichijou is one of those shows (along with Kill La Kill) where once every few weeks I drop what I'm doing and  just suddenly remember "Oh shit, Nichijou exists! That show is great!" and then I reminisce about my favorite bits and it improves my day. Watching Nichijou just makes your life a little better overall. It's magical.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: CenturyEgg on March 31, 2016, 01:26:01 AM
If you have half an hour to kill, go watch all the 2min episodes of plastic neesan. That show is just insane
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Monarda on March 31, 2016, 11:13:45 PM
On the weekend i sure will.... wait.... weekend we will have a National Exam (Already ?!?!?! Last year it happened at october and everyone said that i should have requested a free year of school to my brother too, because my grade somehow was crazy high.)

Also, who's that person cosplaying on your avatar pic, Century ? Is that you ?
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: CenturyEgg on March 31, 2016, 11:47:29 PM
Lol yeah it is me.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Monarda on April 01, 2016, 12:38:52 AM
Wow that is neat ! I don't know who is that, maybe Yuugi ? Dunno, have null knowledge on those games.

And... i know this sounds a bit odd, yet i'm curious.... what gender are you, i mean, not that i have anything against any sex, i mean, ehh, you don't need to answer if it bothers you, sorry !
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: the old guy on April 01, 2016, 04:09:04 AM
Yep it's Yuugi. I recommend looking her up on touhou wiki to know more about her.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: NekoNekoRex on April 01, 2016, 04:25:49 AM
It says they're male right on the sidebar.
(also I think CenturyEgg is just messing with you)
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: CenturyEgg on April 01, 2016, 09:49:13 AM
At the risk of going offtopic haha yes I am male and I crossplay. It is Yuugi and it is my cosplay.

Edit: here is proof haha
http://m.worldcosplay.net/member/19999
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Monarda on April 01, 2016, 06:53:32 PM
Amazing ! I thought before of getting into cosplay, but then i changed my mind, don`t think i`m fit for that.

And i was absurdly nervous after i made that question (As if no one had noticed), i fear a lot that i might have said something to unintentionally upset someone, yet i was so curious No, i`m not Chitanda nor am i related to her..... i think ? that i posted without thinking. Sorry for makinga bit of an unnecessary fuss.  :ohdear:
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: CenturyEgg on April 02, 2016, 05:13:10 AM
Lol no worries, it is a legit question i guess. April 1st makes everyone naturally suspicious haha.

Back on topic though, how was +stic nee-san haha? If you like stuff along those lines you can try watching danshi koukousei no nichijou (not to be confused with the equally great nichijou)
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Spotty Len on April 02, 2016, 10:40:55 PM
Quote from: CenturyEgg on April 02, 2016, 05:13:10 AM
Back on topic though, how was +stic nee-san haha? If you like stuff along those lines you can try watching danshi koukousei no nichijou (not to be confused with the equally great nichijou)
Agreed. As far as short skits comedy goes, this one is very good.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: commandercool on April 14, 2016, 03:59:01 AM
Incidentally I just finished Plastic Nee-San. Didn't like it that much. There were a few solid jokes but mostly it was just kind of slow and mean. The animation was high-energy though and it was short, so I wasn't out much for giving it a shot. But yeah, I didn't love it.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: CenturyEgg on April 14, 2016, 04:53:29 AM
Quote from: commandercool on April 14, 2016, 03:59:01 AM
Incidentally I just finished Plastic Nee-San. Didn't like it that much. There were a few solid jokes but mostly it was just kind of slow and mean. The animation was high-energy though and it was short, so I wasn't out much for giving it a shot. But yeah, I didn't love it.

No worries haha, sometimes it is a matter of taste. I personally like two extreme ends of the spectrum when it comes to anime. Philosophical and introspective on one end, brain meltingly stupid on the other. Gyagu manga byori is also great for random brainmelt.

For a more serious toned suggestion though, Ghost in the shell is great. It is old as hell but wonderful in its own way.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Monarda on April 15, 2016, 12:59:32 AM
Will sure try !

I just finished Episode 26 of Nichijou..... i didn`t know it was the last one...... my heart is rather torn apart but happy. :,)   :smokedcheese:
I need something now...... but i have like a TON of suggestions......


So much to choose......
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Mеа on April 15, 2016, 01:16:35 AM
If you read manga, try Nukoduke (http://www.mangahere.co/manga/nukoduke/c001/). Since you like cute stuff, you'll like this one. It's diabetes-level cute, it's teeth-rotting level cute, it's the-bane-of-healthy-lifestyles level cute. And I know you keep mentioning that you like cute things, so go read it. One of my destress manga, and favorites.
Basically, sleepyhead owner finds two nukos - mini cat-human hybrids - abandoned in a cardboard box out in the rain one day and decides to adopt them as pets. Then follows their random tales of how adorable they are, how the owner and every other human hnnnnnngghs at them, how the nukos love their new owner, how cute the owner is, etc etc.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: commandercool on April 15, 2016, 01:23:00 AM
I'm reading Chi's Sweet Home right now. My roommate got really into it recently, bought the whole thing, and now wants me to read it. It is pretty cute and if you like cat shit you'll probably like it a lot. It's fairly realistic cat shit though, so it reminds me a lot of his garbage cat that I hate.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: CenturyEgg on April 15, 2016, 02:38:44 AM
Ito Junji no neko nikki is clearly the superior slice of life cat manga. Jokes aside if you have read any of his other works (warning for gore and horror), the cat diary manga is hilariously out of place.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: commandercool on April 15, 2016, 02:48:04 AM
I still haven't picked that up yet. I think it's actually the only translated Junji Ito story I haven't read, just because it got licensed fairly quickly and I haven't gotten around to buying it yet. Looks pretty good though. His slice of life manga actually might be technically his best writing. All of his autobiographical stuff is very good.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Mеа on April 15, 2016, 03:05:08 AM
How'd I know someone was going to mention that. I checked it out for a little bit after reading through some of his random ones like that drr drr drr one, must not have stuck since I don't remember it much at all.
Of which btw, Junji Itoh's style is the polar opposite of what you'd consider cute, though it is a little endearing perhaps, and will likely not fit your criteria.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Monarda on April 16, 2016, 02:05:23 PM
Quote from: Mеа on April 15, 2016, 03:05:08 AM
Of which btw, Junji Itoh's style is the polar opposite of what you'd consider cute, though it is a little endearing perhaps, and will likely not fit your criteria.

Awww :(, and if i`m right there`s this anime that i think is based on Touhou called Mayoiga right ? (Ehh, i`m not really ready for that, i`m not even watching gameplays from Touhou +10. :V)
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Delfigamer on April 16, 2016, 02:46:43 PM
Quote from: Starlighthawk on April 16, 2016, 02:05:23 PM
Awww :(, and if i`m right there`s this anime that i think is based on Touhou called Mayoiga right ? (Ehh, i`m not really ready for that, i`m not even watching gameplays from Touhou +10. :V)
It's based on Touhou to the same degree The Tale of Princess Kaguya (http://myanimelist.net/anime/16664/Kaguya-hime_no_Monogatari) (another suggestion BTW!) is based on Eientei story. As like, the only thing they have in common is the source.
Besides, Mayoiga is not even cute. I mean, a bunch of edgy teens hops on a ride to a ghost village, what could possibly go wrong (http://myanimelist.net/anime/11111/Another)?
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Monarda on April 16, 2016, 02:54:08 PM
I`m drowning in suggestions !!! Can`t i like develop an ability to split into two entities ? Please life ? (Hey... that would be pretty neat for more stuff actually ! Maybe someone should make a character with that.)

Also, how many Maribel and Renko pics does that signature have anyways ? You really like em huh ?
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Delfigamer on April 16, 2016, 04:58:46 PM
Quote from: Starlighthawk on April 16, 2016, 02:54:08 PM
Also, how many Maribel and Renko pics does that signature have anyways ? You really like em huh ?
9 of them, along with one with Yukari and Kasen. (http://imgur.com/a/g8Euj) Yes, I really like them. One could even say that I'm in RenMerry hell.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Mikuru on April 16, 2016, 05:14:02 PM
If you're interested in mysteries then I would strongly recommend Higurashi no naku koro ni.
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: CenturyEgg on April 16, 2016, 05:15:53 PM
Quote from: Mikuru on April 16, 2016, 05:14:02 PM
If you're interested in mysteries then I would strongly recommend Higurashi no naku koro ni.

If you are going to watch this you have to be comfortable with gore. And if you like that watch gakkou gurashi
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: Monarda on April 16, 2016, 10:35:30 PM
I`m kinda ok with gore, i can tolerate it better than unnecessarily big breasts and such. I`ll give it a try.
Quote from: 'ω' on April 16, 2016, 04:58:46 PM
9 of them, along with one with Yukari and Kasen. (http://imgur.com/a/g8Euj) Yes, I really like them. One could even say that I'm in RenMerry hell.
I`m going in blind on a Quest about them, i really like how they`re portrayed, being a Mini-Yukari must be so cool. Still sticking with my favorites though.

Edit: Nukoduke...... it`s so cute ! I want to pet them so bad. :3  :smokedcheese:  :*
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: [Y]oukai [J]esus on April 17, 2016, 08:30:45 AM
Shin Gekijouban Evangelion
And
Shin Seiki Evangelion

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: commandercool on April 17, 2016, 09:17:01 PM
Quote from: [Y]oukai [J]esus on April 17, 2016, 08:30:45 AM
Shin Gekijouban Evangelion
And
Shin Seiki Evangelion

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann

That's how I got into anime. The problem with that is that it's all downhill from there. Aside from maybe some additional peaks in Neon Genesis Evangelion 2:  (http://myanimelist.net/anime/9756/Mahou_Shoujo_Madoka%E2%98%85Magica)
Aliens Still Did It
[/url] and Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann 2: How Does This Show Seriously Not Have ANY Giant Robots In It? (http://myanimelist.net/anime/18679/Kill_la_Kill?q=kill%20la).
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: BT on April 17, 2016, 09:17:47 PM
I have actually legit never heard NGE being called by its Japanese name before.

Quote from: commandercool on April 17, 2016, 09:17:01 PM
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann 2: How Does This Show Seriously Not Have ANY Giant Robots In It? (http://myanimelist.net/anime/18679/Kill_la_Kill?q=kill%20la).
It basically had the Daigurren in it. :V
Title: Re: Anime Suggestions for a newcomer ?
Post by: BT on April 17, 2016, 09:18:57 PM
EDIT: shit I meant to edit the last post and accidentally hit post, help