The Anime Thread

[Benji]

So I just Googled "BL Anime" wondering what is was and... uh... wish I hadn't done that at work.

[Ruki]

Oh....boy love.

[=BK=]

I keep getting a banner ad on here for Manga and it honestly looks like it'd lead to a lot of BL stuff.

[Benji]

Keeping in mind I've never seen it and know nothing about it - is Naruto worth giving a shot to? I've always heard about how good it is, but investing that amount of time into it seems like it would be a massive slog.

[Ruki]

When I watched it in highschool I enjoyed it...but there was a lot of filler episodes and just extending the episode length like Dragon Ball Z.

[gunnar hendershow]

Naruto is better read than watched from just about everyone I've talked to who are big fans of the franchise.

[Benji]

Cool, I'll leave off then. Cheers

[Liam]

I had a brief foray back into talking about anime, and decided that Attack on Titan (in terms of Netflix/Crunchroll ready series go) might be the way to go.

Is it worth my time?

[MalaCloudy Black]

Yes.

[gunnar hendershow]

Yes, yes it is.

[Mick]

So I just Googled "BL Anime" wondering what is was and... uh... wish I hadn't done that at work.

 

 

 

 

 

[Liam]

Five episodes in to Attack on Titan.

Watched first episode of Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood last night.

I'm getting the hang of this anime thing.

To be fair, I have watched most of Death Note before and bits of Mirai Nikki, but this is a step forward.

[apsham]

So in the recent Sony sale the Sword Art Online game that was out on the Vita before the new one that just came out was cheap so I picked it up. Most people said to watch the anime first so I started on that - episode one. Love the concept.

[Ruki]

2 minutes ago, Apsham said:

So in the recent Sony sale the Sword Art Online game that was out on the Vita before the new one that just came out was cheap so I picked it up. Most people said to watch the anime first so I started on that - episode one. Love the concept.

And that's where the love ends (Outside of the animation). At least for me.

[Benji]

Yeah, I tried SAO and couldn't even get past the first episode. Not a very well realised concept.

[gunnar hendershow]

The GGO arc in season two was pretty cool, mainly because I enjoyed Sinon. I've watched all of SAO because it's so pretty but that's where most of my enjoyment ended. That and watching a show as popular as it gave me ample riffing opportunities amongst friends.

[Azazel]

I enjoyed Attack on Titan, Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood and the original Full Metal Alchemist.  I'm looking for new shows in general to watch and my last couple were horror and comedy themed shows, and variety is nice.

Any suggestions?  I should note I tried Cowboy Beebop a while ago and gave up after Disc 1.

[MalaCloudy Black]

I mean I don't know how you gave up on Bebop but okay. 

Code Geass is my go-to, it's a sci-fi / dystopian / mecha anime set in an alternate universe, where England rules much of the world and has subjugated Japan and designated it "Area 11". It's about a British prince who obtains a power called "geass" - specifically, his allows him to basically mind control people - and he uses it to start a rebellion against the Holy Britannian Empire. Things take off from there.

There's also Silver Spoon, which is a slice of life comedy series about a teenager who moves from the suburbs to go to an agricultural high school in rural Japan. It's got some romance elements as well, and it's a really cute series. 

Also, shit, @damshow, what was that one anime we were watching that was about music? I can't remember the title. It's a really great show, heartbreaking sad pretty often - if you want to feel like being punched in the stomach without actually being punched, watch it. It's a slower paced drama/romance ordeal. 

[Ruki]

Cowboy Bebop was the best!

If you want lots of action with some comedy, check out Kill La Kill (be warned...there is fanservice). If you want something less fanservice-y, Gurren Lagann. If you want lots of action with a really dumb (but somehow it works concept)...Ben-To. 

I've heard amazing things about One Punch Man, but I haven't gotten around to it myself. 

Mirai Nikki was fantastic...in a Battle Royale type setting. With cellphones. If you're in the mood for a slice of life with a bit of mystery? I cannot recommend Kokoro Connect enough. 

[Liam]

When you guys say fanservice, what does that mean? I mean, I get that you mean stuff that is there solely for anime/series fans, but how does that manifest itself in anime? What would I be expecting going into a show that people consider has a lot of fanservice?