[OOC] Pirate Age

[Mizos]

Awwww man I'm sensing some character development for Nolan, he just took a life.

Sorry I read the post and I loved that moment

[Fox of Spades]

Haha, thanks Mizos ^w^)/! Nolan will feel bad about this after all the fighting, haha.

:D hey guys, I was just wondering, what are your top five favorite anime and why?

I figured, this would make a neat discussion topic and help us get to know each other better :D! Plus, ehehe, I'm on the hunt for good anime sooo *treats this as a recommendation list of sorts* //shot

But really, I'm just curious ^w^! Also, what anime are you currently watching?

Answers

1. Kagerou Project:


It's really complicated and I just fell in love with the concept and all the characters. Basically, there was a Medusa named Azami who fell in love with a soldier. They wanted to be together forever, but that wasn't possible because the soldier was human and would one day die. Because of this Azami creates a never-ending world where time forever stands still, but it backfires when villagers find out about the existence of a Medusa.

They nearly kill her husband and Azami runs to never-ending world by herself so her husband and daughter can live in peace.

OTL explaining everything would require an essay xD but the gist of it is, something goes really wrong and some of the snakes manage to leave the never-ending world and enter our own. So every time someone dies on the 15th of August they get sent to the never-ending world.

The story revolves around a handful of teens who die on August 15. They are brought back to life by the snakes from Azami's world and come back with eye powers.

2. K-ON!


It doesn't really have a plot and is somewhat like Lucky Star. It's basically about a five high school girls who decide to form a band xD it's pretty silly and good for grins and giggles.

3. Hell Girl


This was great xD! It can be kind of bloody and disturbing at times, but the story is interesting and the art is pretty too. It's about a website called Hell Correspondence. It can only be accessed at midnight. You type in the name of the person you want dead and Hell girl exacts revenge for you, but in exchange you'll go to hell when you die. It starts off as a bunch of different stories but eventually everything comes together and it's just amazing.

4. Ano Hana


It has feels in it ;A; it's about six child hood friends who drift apart after one of their friends drown in a creek.

5. Tokyo Magnitude 8.0


It also has feels in it. //shot

As for anime I'm currently watching, I'm trying to finish Penguindrum before school starts xD

[Mizos]

Oh ho ho hoooo, that's a difficult question I'll have to pull a favorite from genres since I don't have a top five. I'll put mine up tomorrow as I have to log off now. I've watched K-on and Hell girl as well, I enjoyed them.

[AkiBlue]

Woo, Nolan has earned his stripes!

Ohh, guys we should do this. I like the idea!

My Top Five Anime

....This was harder than I thought.....

ANSWERS

1. One Piece!


So, I thought this show would be stupid and just drawn out and eventually come pointless like Naruto and Bleach //shot but as I watched it, I fell in love with the show. Well, because they're pirates seeking adventure that's for sure! I also appreciate how they develop as a pirate family and their determination to to never give up and they stand as a team, the sudden sad moments that hit you hard, and even lists thousands of reasons... It's just an anime/manga I'd recommend if you have the time. Ha, I don't even know how I caught up...

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2. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann!



Wow. This anime, it taught me things that I didn't expect. They have some amazing, quotable things in this anime, one of them being Reject common sense and make the impossible possible .
Like, this anime is so hardcore and yet so deep in a subliminal type of way. And I don't know, but the sudden attack of feels here and there really get to you. (This is around 27 episodes if you're willing. I think you should.) It's amazing.
Here's an AMV that depicts the show in a beautiful way.

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3. Soul Eater!



The concept of the show was pretty interesting to me. Meisters and weapons gathering 99 souls and 1 witch's soul in order to have a Death Weapon etc etc. I just think it's a cool anime. I HATED the ending though haha, but I hear the manga is better. (20 or so episodes)
Here's a cool AMV with them in it.

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4. Durarara!



Well. It's a funny name to say for one. The concept of gangs fighting might sound boring to you, but not when they add twists and turns. This city itself and all of its people is weird. From obsession over a relationship to having some unheard power to having monstrous strength because you're just crazy... Yeah. Ha, this is an interesting anime. Short (20 or so episodes), but I believe the manga is still going.

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5. Deadman Wonderland!



Oh my, how could I almost forget about one of my favorite bloody anime!? Corrupted Prisons and whatnot. Actually, I think they stopped the anime with a cliffhanger and left it to the manga which I should go look up . This is pretty intense, and bloody, and cool. Watch it!

Man I realize that I've seen a lot of anime and yet not that many at the same time... Like I read Blue Exorcist and haven't seen the show yet. But it was a good manga... Hm, Death Note was legit although I didn't finish it, but I had people tell me about it...

OH MY GOODNESS Space Dandy would be high for top 5! And I don't even know why! That show is kind of stupid, weird, and just....weird. But there are episodes where it seems like some actual in depth story is being told, but I don't know why I like, the show. But yeah, Space Dandy...

I recently saw Ano Hana. I agree, it was good. Anyone else have favorite anime? Maybe shows or movies or something?

Good list of anime movies to try: (both old)

-Akira (Old, but cool movie)
-Fist of the North Star (Old, but cool movie) [Sliiightly a lot older than the first XD]

[Fox of Spades]

Which reminds meeeee, I really need to see Soul Eater and Deadman Wonderland. *w* Defo gonna check those out after penguindrum.

The meister concept thing sounds really cool <3

[Mizos]

anime

I'll leave out some details don't want to spoil it after all.

Toradora

I don't even know where to start with this anime, it's based off the light novel by Yuyuko Takemiya who also made Golden Time and had a manga made of it (which is also recommended). I've watched slice of life's before but when I came across this one it hit me and I couldn't stop watching it. The story is about a boy name Ryuji Taksasu and a girl named Taiga Aisaka who band together to help each other with their respective love interests which happen to be the two's friends. Watching the two of them try to gain the affection of the people they love was endearing but even more was watching the two of them grow and support each other through the series. The trials the two had the face, selfishness, hate, betrayal aaaah it's so good I'd watch it over and over again. (Which I have but you get the point). It has a nice dose of humor, the voice acting is great (japanese anyway, english dub is meh). The OST is memorable and when things get serious it's hard for the heart not to pound. I'd recommend this to my worst enemy.


Clannad

The feels....that's...that's all this anime is, it's made by KEY who just...just...hurt...KEY hurts. Anyway the anime revolves more around the characters and how their world is shaped and changed by one another. It was a VN before so there are 'routes' in a way and each one is equally painful to watch but it's so engrossing it's hard to look away, there aren't always happy endings so be prepared for that. The anime mixes a good blend of comedy and tragedy which I don't get to see very often, it's hard not to fall in love with the characters as well.


Hellsing(OVA)
With respect to those who have read Twilight and Vampire Knight (I've read them as well to be fair) I will withhold my comments on a proper vampire and skip right to the core, this anime is beautifully done. The OVA's follow the manga so I'd recommend them over the tv series (though it's not too bad it doesn't have the depth the OVA's do). The stories revolves around the Hellsing Organization who hunt those that bump in the night, they are situated in London and to put it simply they get stuff done. I can't find the words to explain this anime and the things it touches but just...blood, gore, insanity, religious affiliation, vampires, guns, and explosions. If it hasn't been seen I'd recommend it.
I'd say watch it in English cause of the accents and the voicework which is really good, nothing like a Scottish bayonet wielding killer's monologue but I'd say listen to it in Japanese once...just to hear Alucard voice Jouji Nakata....just...all day. The animation not bad either.


Samurai Champloo
Samurai wielding swords and fighting during the edo period with hip hop influences nuff said. Kidding aside the anime is roughly about that, a break dancing foul mouthed samurai and a quiet samurai with insane kind of speed accompany a young girl looking for another. Watching the three interact with each other is funny enough but add in fight scenes, some character development, and a soundtrack that compliments all of that perfectly and you have a good gem worth watching.


Watamote
I went into this anime with low expectations actually but I figured eh why not, couldn't hurt to watch a few episodes. Eight episodes later day was breaking and I was staring nine. The anime follows a female protagonist who is...to put it simply an otaku entering high school with the expectancy of being popular, this may have been seen before, minus the otaku part or a few other tidbits but the way this anime handles this girls journey is beautifully done. The animation isn't flashy but it compliments the casual style, the facial expressions sell her emotions almost as much as her inner monologues and watching Tomoko blame the world for her unpopularity is unnerving but endearing at the same time, even more so when she comes to realize she may have a hand in her solitude. I see plenty of anime with a beautiful well groomed and well mannered protagonist beloved by all or many, not this anime. She barely exists and tries immensely hard to fix that, some things in the anime may even touch home for a few people.


If it wasn't clear from the selection I love me some anime with feels and character development, Hellsing is the only one of those with more story focus.
I sat for hours trying to narrow down anime and I figured I'd be there all day so I avoided any from the recent seasons and just stuck with some older ones that made an impression. (Except Watamote which was in 2013 making it more recent)
There are some honorable mentions like Ghost in the Shell but I'll be here all day if I don't stop here.

Of course One piece would be on there but I can't deny I agree with you, I did watch soul eater and Deadman Wonderland though I haven't finished the former, first episode of Deadman Wonderland drew me in. I haven't touched Durarara and Gurren Lagann...but my friend loves Gurren Lagann, and keeps offering to lend me the DVD, might take him up on that now.

[AkiBlue]

I hear you on the feels and character development. I might look up the Champloo one. And I suggest Gurren Lagann! Watch it! It has feels and character development. 26 or 27 episodes of it.

[Mizos]

Hmmmm alright I'll ask my friend for it then, sure he'll be ecstatic on that one. I recommend Champloo without a doubt.

[Fox of Spades]

I keep hearing awesome things about Clannad, should defo add it to my list >w<)/, saw a few episodes of Champloo on Animax and the hiphop twist to the sword fights are defo interesting and Watamoteeee, haha that anime was hilarious! Poor Tomoko, her suffering was good for laughs //shot

[Mizos]

Hahaha can't help but feel bad for Tomoko, I laugh and end up feeling guilty later it's a beautiful cycle.
I'd say go for Clannad, I thought I'd last at least halfway through the anime, but I was bawling before it was even halfway, not my proudest moment, fond memories though. Speaking of anime I've been on the fence with Kagerou Project, if it comes as a recommendation I'll have to add it.

[Fox of Spades]

Indeep, Tomoko's moments are so cringe worthy, but her expressions and thoughts make 'em super funny!

I'll defo add Clannad to my list *is a sucker for sad anime* and Kagerou Project is really good, though I'd recommend the manga and song series before the anime. The anime was okay (it was the manga and song series I fell in love with though xD), but without prior knowledge, it's confusing as hell.

The story is interesting though and the characters too xD

[Grothnor]

Anime Time!

My Anime Favorites

1. Code Geass

If you like Mecha, Politics with Royals, world domination, revenge, supernatural abilities, plot twists and/or (school) drama, Code Geass is for you. Its set in an alternate universe Earth where The Queen of England was forced out of England and relocated the seat of the British Empire to the 13 colonies, thus creating Britannia, which by the show's opening has become one of the world's 3 superpowers, along with the Chinese Federation and the European Union. It mainly focuses on Japan, which has been occupied by Britannia and renamed Area 11.



2. Death Note

Plot twists and supernatural stuff. 'Nuff said. A model student finds a supernatural notebook that allows you to kill someone simply by writing their name in it. He then uses it to cleanse the world of crime, and gets caught in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the police investigator sent to catch him.



3. Black Lagoon

Modern (90s) piracy in the South China seas. Okajima Rokuro is a Japanese salaryman whose been kidnapped by the crew of the PT boat 'Black Lagoon,' but ends up joining them. It's a very fun series that deals with the darkness of the human soul. And crime. And nuns. And nazis, but only for a few episodes. All in all, quite fun.



4. Elfen Lied

I understand the anime doesn't follow the manga very well, but this was the only one that got me the closest to tears. It follows a new breed of humans with nearly supernatural abilities called Diclonii, and their interactions with humans.



5. Trigun

The first anime I ever watched will always hold a special place in my heart. On the planet Gunsmoke, Vash the Stampede, the Humanoid Typhoon, is a wanted criminal with a stupendous bounty upon his head, but he's not exactly what you would expect a wanted criminal to be like. Meryl Stryfe and Milly Thompson, agents of the Bernardelli Insurance Company, are sent to find and follow him and evaluate his danger to people and property.

These are just some of my favorite anime. I love Attack on titan, but then again, who doesn't? Also, Samurai Champloo is AMAZING. It's on Netflix, so you now have no excuse to not watch it... unless of course you don't have Netflix.

EDIT: Cool! My youtube links work!

[Mizos]

Oh man Trigun brings back some fond memories, can't count how many times I've sat and watched that. I love wolfwood.
Elfien Lied just...just man, I ended up looking for the manga after I watched the anime just to find out the whole story. Black Lagoon was lent to me by a friend and then I immediatly bought it aftewards.

spoiler

When the boat flew in the air and he used that missile on the helicopter I went "I'm buying the rest of this anime."

Code Geass and Death Note were nice, I'm partial to Code Geass myself but I watched Death Note too.

On a side note I'll have a post up tomorrow at the least.

[Grothnor]

Regarding your spoiler:

Spoilers

It wasn't a missile, it was a torpedo, which makes it even more ridiculous.

Also, Black Lagoon has my favorite line from anime: "Amen, Hallelujah, Peanut Butter."

[AkiBlue]

Trigun is an awesome show! These are some really good suggestions guys.
We've hit the three day mark people, the posts, the posts!

ANNOUNCEMENT!


****** Starting August 11th, I shall be headed back to school. Yes, I'm young I know, but ssh That means I'll be slightly more busy than normal BUT posting cycles won't change unless I have to change it to fit my schedule. Don't worry, it won't be anything too drastic. If anything, my business will give you at least one extra day or so to get posts in and such and then pretend you were on time. But anyway, I'm good at organizing so I know how to time manage, that doesn't mean I won't put real life first because that's what you're supoose to do . Just like I ask you all to give me a heads up before you have to disappear, I shall do the same for you all because it's fair. And I'm sure you get the gist of that. ******

Anyhow, c'mon guys! The Waterdeep cycle is almost over! Get those posts in so we can save a town!

[Mizos]

Working on the post now.

Hmmm alright summer doesn't last forever sadly, since it's being put out there I'll be heading back to my classes on the 16th, if I slow down around that time you know why but I always make sure to give and update, it only takes a few minutes to log on after all.

[Fox of Spades]

Aye aye, captain ^^ I'll be sure to give you guys a heads up if schoolwork keeps me busy as well. Best of luck to all us all xD

[Mizos]

I didn't mention it earlier but your right Grothnor, still amazing though.
Anyway my post is up.

[Zathrax]

Lads, Lasses, question, where is Fenn right now? I got lost somewhere in the text.

[Fox of Spades]

Heya Zath, I think he's on the departing ship ^^ but I'm not too sure >-<