Prince of Tennis

[Icestorm]

powerful story line, good character development, depending on type of anime whether they do it well for instance fight scenes in bleach are good, straight to action unlike for instance DBZ where its constipation for one episode and stupid macho talk before some guy blows the other up.. in this they go into depth about weapons, fighting styles, very imaginative, the abiltiy to change the depth of emotions potrayed, i can go on for ages here but you get the point

[Neve]

The main thing that makes an anime good in my opinion is the characters - especially the main character. If you don't like the main chracter its very difficult to watch because the chances are that the main character isn't gonna die. Other than that, good storyline and humour always helps.

Also animes with a legendary, pivotal episode around episodes 15-17 seem to do well.

[Ryuukishi]

All of the above are definitely major reasons anime like Naruto, Bleach, Inuyasha and One Piece are very popular series. In addition, these anime are tailor made for the main stream audience with a large cast of characters, epic storylines and themes that don't push the envelope as much as some other anime.
Then again, the sheer amount of episodes is not really an absolute measurement of popularity nor is it a true measurement of 'quality'. DBZ for example is an absolute failure (IMHO)in terms of character and story development, but it's got over 200 eps. Trigun has only 26 eps and it kicks DBZ's ass in terms of story, characters and plot development.

[UraharaTenchou]

character no doubt, their characteristic, the storyline..mysteries, and of course, there sure be a fave character eveyone will love, like ichigo and urahara is liked by many, so does kakashi and sasuke..

[Ryuukishi]

I think the genre also plays a role because Naruto and Bleach are both shounen action type shows. The addition of tragic character backgrounds and the great development of the characters come from the shoujo angst/slice of life anime. The good blend make for more interesting shows. DBZ being an example of a purely shounen anime based solely on action and Kare Kano or To Heart as purely shoujo anime based on characters and relationships.

[St1ckBuG]

I'm just wonderin.... animes such as bleach and naruto are very popular but wat is it dat makes it popular? wat is it dat makes the audience get hooked onto an anime?

I can't think of one anime that was ever actually considered "un-popular" (or atleast one that I was watching). Trigun, Bleach, Samurai Champloo, Inuyasha, Outlaw Star, Azumanga, Fate/Stay Night, and even DBZ.

In the area where I grew up, mostly through middle school, Cartoon Network was what most kids watched. So regardless of the anime title, it was anime, so it was automatically popular: everyone would be talking about the new DBZ episode during lunch.

But that was back when, I think, anime wasn't even close to it's peak of popularity. People weren't downloading the newest episodes via torrent, and I think in 7th and 8th grade no one knew what a forum was ;P. Also, people weren't reading mangas in the libraries or in lunch. This is all a totally different story in the present. And this is what makes anime's popular: word of mouth. If you see someone reading a manga about an anime you're never heard or, or hear a conversation about one you've never heard of, what are you going to do? Google it! (what else :P). So each person will like anime for their own reason and maybe influence others to follow.

Basically what I'm saying is that I've never come across an Anime that I didn't like. So I would automatically think that is was popular because people wouldn't tell me otherwise.

So the only thing I can tell you, is why I love watching anime: I wish I was them. I wish I had my own special powers and a sword or a servant. I've always wanted to be put in the main caracters shoes, but we all know that's impossible, so the closest thing to that was watching. So as long as the characters are doing something that I wish I could do, or are in a situation that I wish I was in, I like that anime.

[Gekkou]

I havent seen it but i have read about it, is it any good?

[Gekkou]

I havent seen many animes and dont know about the crazies anime but the weirdest anime i have see is Slayers

[Shinji]

Absolutely the storyline and the fighting. That's what hooked me anyway.

[silverwolf801]

If the the story line of the anime is good then the anime would come out sucessfull like scryed or samurai champloo

[unwaken]

A good storyline is essential.

Good drawings aren't that important anymore, there are just too many animes with good drawings but with a lousy plot. -_-

[Onwuachi]

I think, you can agree or disagree, that the FIRST thing that catch the attention is

the TITLE.

You will be hooked with a title like ( im giving a false example) " Sword of cursed Samurai ". A STRANGE TITLE ( ex : BLEACH) or a SUGGESTIVE TITLE that you like because of your anime/manga style ( ex : DEATH NOTE ).

Then everything can kick back in , like animation level , storyline and main character 's popularity.

Seriously , the first thing that catch the eye is either the Title if you search an anime or the design if you find an image of an anime, then you search what it is.

Who will be interested in an anime named ( also fake example) " Little Kitty Adventure "


Agree or disagree ? :winking56

[MooL]

FANBASE FANBASE FANBASE

An anime is nothing without a fanbase, and through mass media sites or search engine bases like Animesuki or AnimeTurnPike, an anime will get recognized.

Of course, a Japanese anime will not be recognize if it is not understood, so translators and SUBBERS are the key to foreign fanbase success. Animation companies (of any country) should be so grateful that so many of their fans are bilingual and dedicated to spreading the love.

All that other junk like plot line, character development, artwork, soundtrack, and a title are only secondary to having a fanbase. Even stupid shows can become popular if they have stupid supporters, right?

Having a good, well rounded show with all the trimmings only attracts fans and loyal viewers. Making a show popular is having viewers (intelligent or not) coming back for every episode.

[Shinji]

FANBASE FANBASE FANBASE

An anime is nothing without a fanbase, and through mass media sites or search engine bases like Animesuki or AnimeTurnPike, an anime will get recognized.

Of course, a Japanese anime will not be recognize if it is not understood, so translators and SUBBERS are the key to foreign fanbase success. Animation companies (of any country) should be so grateful that so many of their fans are bilingual and dedicated to spreading the love.

All that other junk like plot line, character development, artwork, soundtrack, and a title are only secondary to having a fanbase. Even stupid shows can become popular if they have stupid supporters, right?

Having a good, well rounded show with all the trimmings only attracts fans and loyal viewers. Making a show popular is having viewers (intelligent or not) coming back for every episode.That goes for everything. No artist, for example, will get recognized without a fanbase.

[Ethanol]

For me, I would say an anime that gets your attention. One that when you watch it, you can't turn away..you're pulled into it. Enough people get pulled into it, they start turning into fans of the show. Look at me for example, I didn't even know what Bleach was a couple of months ago, and now I am a huge fan of it.

[St1ckBuG]

FANBASE FANBASE FANBASE

An anime is nothing without a fanbase, and through mass media sites or search engine bases like Animesuki or AnimeTurnPike, an anime will get recognized.

Of course, a Japanese anime will not be recognize if it is not understood, so translators and SUBBERS are the key to foreign fanbase success. Animation companies (of any country) should be so grateful that so many of their fans are bilingual and dedicated to spreading the love.

All that other junk like plot line, character development, artwork, soundtrack, and a title are only secondary to having a fanbase. Even stupid shows can become popular if they have stupid supporters, right?

Having a good, well rounded show with all the trimmings only attracts fans and loyal viewers. Making a show popular is having viewers (intelligent or not) coming back for every episode.

I TOTALLY and whole heartedly agree.

[zibeline]

You can buy the uncut serie on ebay!!!!

[Icestorm]

no i havnt watched it, is it any good?

[Random Havoc]

Characters. Proof? Even seen Kenshin?

[General Cox]

Suzuka was fab, kinda ended up a cult in here, which me and ceta led of course :p

erm, i like Karin, though its not a typical romance anime :p

[Fafara]

Straight off comedy shows?

EDIT: shit! Wrong forum!

[MooL]

Ohh, I've seen only a handful of episodes, but it's INCREDIBLY GORGEOUS.

The plot can only been fantastic considering Alexander Dumas is a literary genius, but I hold high expectations for it.

It's so interesting and compelling, and I can't help but love little naiive Albert. <3

[Chrono Detector]

What makes an anime good is the storyline and the plot. The character development is another essential element as well. The drawings aren't really important, I rather watch an anime with poor drawings with a good storyline and plot too it, take Samurai Champloo for instance, I admit the drawings isn't perfect, but at least it has a good plot and story to it.

[Gundamblueriver]

I belive that it is the characters and their situation that makes a show popular. If those two things sucked, no one would watch it. I, like most of you, don't belive that art style has anything to do with it. There is this REALLY old show called Dororo that has the absolute worst art style I've ever seen. (Tezuka Osamu art style, god I hate it) But I know the plot and love the characters so I'm dying to see it. I haven't seen it yet, but I will as soon as I can. If the art stopped me, I would miss out on a really good show.
So I think that the characters and plot make anime popular. If they didn't have those going for them, there would be no fanbase.

[SLVR]

Charcter development

[sunny]

so the series neds here? dont they have to find the bomb?

[ultimate]

for me it would be characters, story/plot and animation though mainly characters and story/plot...

[JefferyXie]

Good storyline,interesting characters,supurb graphics.These r things that make great anime

[Byakuya7]

Storyline, Plot, character developement, amazing soundtrack, and the ability to sometimes break away from typical archetypes and accomplish the unexpected.

[Munky]

Anime has great story line, great characters with great attitudes! It isnt something for small kids coz small kids cant get the story since the story line of good animes are mostly mind-boggling. Anime characters look way cool and anime girls are lovely and KAWAIII!!

[Ryuukishi]

FANBASE FANBASE FANBASE

An anime is nothing without a fanbase, and through mass media sites or search engine bases like Animesuki or AnimeTurnPike, an anime will get recognized.

Of course, a Japanese anime will not be recognize if it is not understood, so translators and SUBBERS are the key to foreign fanbase success. Animation companies (of any country) should be so grateful that so many of their fans are bilingual and dedicated to spreading the love.

All that other junk like plot line, character development, artwork, soundtrack, and a title are only secondary to having a fanbase. Even stupid shows can become popular if they have stupid supporters, right?

Having a good, well rounded show with all the trimmings only attracts fans and loyal viewers. Making a show popular is having viewers (intelligent or not) coming back for every episode.

I'm confused by this because isn't popularity usually measured by the amount of fans that an anime has? Its like saying an anime is popular because its popular right?

If you mean advertising type promos and information like on sites such as Anime web Turnpike or Anime News Network then I must agree. Like the big studio movies that get lots of trailer spots on TV and in theatres to build up hype about the movie so people will go and watch.

[Icestorm]

i agree with the part that you want to be them have cool powers.. makes you an insentive.. well for me aswell anyway

[Ryuukishi]

If you are into art, read the book, or are really into literary based stuff then this should be a blast for you.
BUT....
If you are looking for a NORMAL anime this is not for you.

The art is incredibly stylistic in terms of texture, motion, and color and not like any other anime art I've ever seen.
It took my eyes and brain a while to get used to the animation. The story was kinda slow for the first couple eps but it quickly got interesting. I haven't read the book and I watched a movie of it but this was much better than the movie.

Its not one of my personal favorites but a very good anime none the less. It seems like one of those anime you either like or can't stand to watch.

What made you buy it?

[Ryuukishi]

Please use the spoiler tags people!

I've watched the movie too and I did cry a little during that plane scene but I doubt they are going to make another movie or TV show. It's been a while since the original series ended but if there aren't any more manga volumes to create the storyline then I don't think there's much hope of a continuation.

And we all know what happens to anime that deviates from the original manga (Naruto, Bleach, Rurouni Kenshin). They start to suck rocks with filler eps.

[Chobi]

there is 4 episodes and a short movie that are gonna be released this year tho :P

[Ryuukishi]

Yeah, a couple but most are series like romantic comedies or Sci-fi comedy. Majority of anime have elements of comedy mixed with serious stuff and storylines, nothing like Family Guy or the Simpsons.
Full on random/comedic/parody anime are:
Excel Saga
Project A-ko
Azumanga Daioh (I think it's just totally random)
FLCL

[Ryuukishi]

Ohhhh. Shows how much I know....

Hopefully it will pick up the storyline and not go off on some weird tangent. And yet, deep down inside I was really hoping for another FMA TV series just so I can see more of Roy Mustang. I wish I could just snap my fingers and make people I don't like blow up too. *sigh*

[Ryuukishi]

love hina if you want it funny , and i dont know if you guys will kill me for this, but i like yuu watase, so ayashi no ceres, and fushigi yuugi if you like it sappier. errrr, aishiteruze baby is cute.


YESSSSSS! Another Yuu Watase fan! Fushigi Yuugi Rules! :headbang:
*Bows to shrine of Hotohori*
But aside from that...
Kare Kano - the anime is incomplete and you have to read the manga
Chobits
Kimi ga Nozomu Eien
Ayashi no Ceres
To Heart

Ummm...that's all I can think of at the moment.

[Munky]

Hmmm.. Ichigo 100% and Suzuka are like ecchi anime right? But still pretty much romance so i agree too.
Hey try Teacher Onegai and Green Green TV

[Kenta]

I watched the whole thing when it was subbed by anime-kraze. What's in the uncut version? Quite enjoyable overall, although I hoped that Albert would end up with xxxxxx. I never read the book but the anime was done very well imo.

[Chobi]

lol, i want the serie to continue cause i want to see Winry get together with Ed :P

[Yoruichi's Sister]

heh i just got the anime, gonna watch it tonight hope its good
do not worry its one of the greatest anime ever :biggrinki
its really funny XD

[choujiwong]

Chobits and Midori No Hibi...

[Ruka]

Storylines, Characters & Plot.

[choujiwong]

An anime must have great storyline, great characters, great setting...In short, everything has to be great if that anime is to br favoured by all... ...

[Ruka]

Fruits Basket, Ichigo 100%, Boys Be, Chobits & Midori no Hibi.

-Ruka

[Yoruichi's Sister]

yeah Kenshin rockz =D
hey Destiny, why dont you like Naruto anymore?

[Ruka]

Oh yeah. And the setting too. Makes an Anime Popular.

-Ruka

[M-50]

I watched DBZ first.

[Tensa Zangetsu]

Naruto is what got me ito it but the first one i ever watched besides pokémon was card captors, that program was great

[Random Havoc]

Well this is the kind of anime that has symbolism in every turn. I think the ending as it is Winry and Ed not together holds something of symbolism as well. It's a very deep anime, which can't be fully comprehended without reading between the lines.

[Ruka]

Akazukin Chacha. lol XD

-Ruka

[Random Havoc]

Ronin Warriors.

[General Cox]

Hmmm.. Ichigo 100% and Suzuka are like ecchi anime right? But still pretty much romance so i agree too.
Hey try Teacher Onegai and Green Green TV

suzuka isnt ecchi, the manga is, but theres not much of it in the anime series apart from an episode in the baths near the start of the series.

[Ruka]

Onegai! Teacher

[Ruka]

Rurouni Kenshin & Samurai 7

-Ruka

[Ruka]

I really like the Anime. But I love Manga even more!! My favorite character is Nodoka Miyazaki.

I thought this thread was about MSN Messenger

-Ruka

[Luso Clemens]

Good luck downloading peacemaker, i've been trying for quite a while now. It's so hard to find a reliable torrent for that anime, which I think is mainly due to the fact that it has been licensed.

BUAHAHAAHA! I have Peace Maker, japanese, english subbed, all 24 episodes on one DVD <3
XD

1. Peace Maker Kurogane
2. Samurai 7
3. Samurai Champloo
4. Ruroni Kenshin

[sunny]

got the day when it will air in japan?

[teamninja60]

suzuka is a pretty good show. really tugs at the heart strings sometimes.
HONOKA-CHAN!!!
aside from that you can try chobits, or kare kano or fruits basket. they're all good really.

[bleachyboy]

not half,i was wary when i read that it was about baking,but it made me laugh so much.up to episode 48,and downloading 49.

[m_scroll88]

what's the most inspiring anime? its gotta be ghibli's movie. especially princess mononoke (if you haven't seen it you're missing out). if you're a ghibli fan what's the best ghibli movie? and if not what is the most inspiring anime you've seen?

[Byakuya7]

The most inspiring anime that I've seen would probably be Hajime No Ippo. It almost motivated me to become a boxer.

[SLVR]

Glass mack

[SLVR]

Kenshin. Shinomori Aoshi PWNS all

[Sunfire249]

Rurouni Kenshin or Otogizoushi ^_^

[Sunfire249]

I have to agree with Princess Mononoke, and also Chobits! So sweet ^_^ I loved the ending.

[Gundamblueriver]

Full Metal Alchemist is inspiring to me. It makes me want to never give up doing anything.

[Umi]

MARS but I've only seen it as a manga >.>.....<.<...

Hmmm....I'd say...
Chobits
Chrno Crusade
Gravitation ( >.< No, I'm not gay, yes, I am a girl. It's still good)

[Random Havoc]

Kenshin made me always look towards the future and not give up because other people could be suffering much more than me.

Street Fighter II V the series is kick ass in music as well and always gets me pumped to do almost anything.

[Sunfire249]

Boys over Flowers!!

[Quiet Demon]

As screwed up as it may seem I found Hellsing inspiring. It gave me new ideas for confronting certain situations. Also Gungrave...
...I really do have a grim mindset, huh.

[BeeCrest]

Princess Mononoke was inspiring, and so was Juvenile Orion.

[Pipp-ORK]

Spirited Away, for a Ghibli movie; otherwise, it's-


Air. :D

[SmallKid57]

Kenshin... its just idk inspiring... like its sad too... but its funny... and it shows the suffering of ppl

another thing it taught me was that one person can slaughter a whole army...

[SmallKid57]

kenshin... story line is sweet and well... yea...

[Quiet Demon]

My favourite would have to be Samurai Champloo for its innovative approach to the samurai genre. Rurouni Kenshin is a bit drawn out for my liking, but non-the-less great.

[ChansteR]

I have to admit, Naruto is pretty inspiring, Naruto is all like "dont give up" and crap

Then there is always Eureka 7, it showed me that you should always love your loved ones and never give up on the love of your life

[ChansteR]

hmmm lets see.....

Suzuka, Ichigo 100%, Love Hina, Karin, Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora, Mai Hime (more action but it has its romantic parts), AIR, Shuffle!, Chobits, Kashimashi ~Girl Meets Girl~ (literally means, girl meets girl ^_^), REC and so many more, Iv seen so many romantic type anime that I want to watch them >_>

[lil_lee_boi]

i'd have to say the drawn in storyline, voice, and the way it's drawn, and i mean the way it'd drawn as in how sweet it looks when the characters are fighting and it's showing just how fast it is or as in drawn in meaning beatifully

[lil_lee_boi]

Since we have a guess the anime and movie why not do one of these?

This one might be a gimme for some people who know about it. Hopefully it isn't though.

[vision33r]

Straight off comedy shows?

EDIT: shit! Wrong forum!

Urusei yatsura

[vision33r]

Votoms, Mazinger Z, Gatchaman, etc. Of course, most of you kids wasn't born yet...

[Cheryl]

I watched Sailormoon when I was maybe six years old?.., then Akazukin Cha Cha, followed by Pokemon, Digimon, Tsubasa Chronicles, Naruto, Tactics, Maburaho, Bleach...

[Cheryl]

Definitely the character development and whether the anime has the ability to make the audience feel for the characters. Plot must be good too, and I personally prefer animes with good drawings.

[Ryuukishi]

Votoms, Mazinger Z, Gatchaman, etc. Of course, most of you kids wasn't born yet...

Ooooooh WOW! Someone who actually watched Mazinger Z too! *eyes are shimmering with tears* NATSUKASHII!! I watched it as TranZor Z on TV with Grandizer and later on I watched Robotech, but I had no idea that these were japanese anime. Gunbuster was the first anime I watched in the original Japanese language with subtitles.

To clear up earlier questions:
Speed Racer is an anime AKA: Mach Go,Go,Go!

Voltron is originally an anime aka: Go Lion! but, like Transformers, they animated more for the American audience with monster-of-the-week storylines.

[Glayce]

First anime I watched featured a big blue cat. ^^ Although at that time, I didn't know it was an anime.

Let me present Doraemon!

[crawls away and hides under a rock]

[Ryuukishi]

Nausicaa is another great Ghibli movie that really says "Go Green!" like nothing else.

As for other anime it has to be:
Tokyo Godfathers-even when you hit rock bottom you can still start over.
Gunbuster - Showed me what it means to dedicate your 'life' to a greater cause and that death is a shortcut.
Princess Nine - made me wish I could play baseball.

[Shinji]

Kenshin. Never look back.

[Ryuukishi]

well after episode 61 there's no point to watch the series cuz they are not inspired from the manga.
If you loved the anime series you should read the manga cuz in the manga there's Jinchuu Arc (the most important arc of the Ruroken)

I entirely agree. After the Kyoto Arc there really is no storyline that makes sense and you should continue reading the manga for the Jinchuu arc. Otherwise when you reach Reflections you will have no idea what some of the fight scenes are from and what relevance they have to the story.
They kinda did what Bleach is doing now and just going off on a random tangent just to take up space.

[Alkarzar]

Hikaru no go.

But that could be cause It is the most recent one I have seen but it is one of the best Animes for story I have ever seen and I have seen alot.

[Alkarzar]

Dragonball Z ... Man its been awhile but its still going.

[Shinomori]

<-------------------------------------------------

Nothing else to say. :toocool:

[sharkskin]

cybertokyo.net has it as DDL but it will take forever to download throu DD >_>
Thanks, the download just finished, and I'm going to watch it soon.

[chakra25]

Full Metal Panic is pretty funny.

[M_Ghey]

Excl Saga. If you are into realy weird stuff, then try Bobobo-bo Bobo-bo. (sp?)

[COWoDOOM]

As a child of the 80s Robotech was the greatest show ever(still watch it pretty regulary now). Then I stopped watching anime for a while. And what got me Hooked again was Vampire Hunter D.

[Random Havoc]

Just to keep this thread going? What do you think Kenshin is trying to deliver us a a message?

Never look back?
Never regret.
Learn from your mistakes?

I'm quite curious about this

PS: 200th post :D

[choking]

one of the best animes ive seen... ^ ^

[Byakuya7]

Just to keep this thread going? What do you think Kenshin is trying to deliver us a a message?
Never look back?
Never regret.
Learn from your mistakes?
I'm quite curious about this
PS: 200th post :D


He's probably trying to say that to learn from your mistakes you must atone and make amends for what you have. Thats probably not his full message though, but I believe that its one of the strongest principles that dictates his thoughts and actions.

[Random Havoc]

Ronin Warriors, then dragon Ball, then Dragon Ball Z, there was sailor moon and samurai pizza cats (please tell me someon knows this... funny as hell!)

[Quiet Demon]

Would Speedracer count? Otherwise it would have to be Dragon Ball.

[Rokusaburo]

First Anime I watched was Teka-man, Which In spanish was Techno-man, I was about 4-5 :) The rest is History

[Rokusaburo]

GTO: By far the best comedy ive seen.
Golden Boy
FLCL
Excell Saga
Love Hina
Ranma
Bobobo-bobobo-bobobobo
I'll post more when I remember what I have watched

[ChansteR]

FLCL (FO SHO!!!!!!!)
Love Hina
Karin
Excel Saga
Bobobobobo (I dont know how many "bobobo" there are susposed to be)
DearS
Ichigo 100% (just a little)

[Rokusaburo]

Great Teacher Onizuka, Every episode is a lesson in life, truly hard shit

[_Ink]

best one had to be Cromatie Highschool
you haven't watch that, u are in the dark!

[Rokusaburo]

Cromartie Lol, It was SOOOOOO wierd

+ what the hells up with the robot, forget his name now, but its pretty damn funny

[ChansteR]

best one had to be Cromatie Highschool
you haven't watch that, u are in the dark!
Nope, I havent watched one before so am I in the dark xD but yea, there are a lot of comedy type animes

[choking]

chobits is funny too

[ChansteR]

I just have to say, FLCL is must in comedy anime to see xD

[Anharat]

First anime I saw, exept sailor moon that my sis loved, was Naruto. A lot of my classmates watched it on the breaks, so they got me by it. The first episode I saw was 140 something :P

[m_scroll88]

Nausicaa is another great Ghibli movie that really says "Go Green!" like nothing else.
As for other anime it has to be:
Tokyo Godfathers-even when you hit rock bottom you can still start over.
Gunbuster - Showed me what it means to dedicate your 'life' to a greater cause and that death is a shortcut.
Princess Nine - made me wish I could play baseball.

nausicaa is great but i don't know about tokyo godfather (abit too disturbing). if you've seen grave of the fireflies, would you say it's better then nausicaa? i can't decide. eventhough grave of the fireflies is depressing it has awaken something inside of me.

[RevRuby]

msn 1-26 (http://www.keiichianimeforever.com/anime/onlineanime/series.html/en/negima) i havent' checked yet for subs or what not, but i found this.

[Zanteszuken970]

my fav anime will have to be read or die and slayers and also naruto and i reading the manga samuri deeper

[Zanteszuken970]

yeah it is a good anime but the voice acting sucked to me and if you have dish yune in to the action channel you can watch it sometimes

[Rokusaburo]

Inu Yasha, Bleach, GITS: SAC, GITS: SAC 2nd gig, GTO!!!, Love Hina, Naruto, Ranma, Ramna 1/2, GGX, Xenosaga EP1, Tengou Tenge, Ikki Tousen, Samurai X, Samurai Champloo, FMA - Anime I've been watching/rewatching latley.

Manga: Rereadin' Love Hina, Bleach and Inuyasha

[Rokusaburo]

Its OK, but theirs better anime

[Sandal Hat]

Bleach
Naruto
Saiyuki
Black Cat
Mushishi

[chakra25]

I'm currently watching Bleach, Mai-Otome, Fate Stay Night, and Naruto.

[M_Ghey]

Anime: Bleach, Berserk, FMA, Rurouni Kenshin, Noir( trying to start)
Manga: Bleach, Hellsing.

[m_scroll88]

for me its the character. good character expression (especially the vocal) and unique concept such as gods in bleach that is very closely linked to buddhist belief. anime that make us endlessly guess are the most addictive (DBZ) but some light hearted one are more satisfying.

[Alkarzar]

Hikaru no go ... fantastic anime

[choking]

latest animes are bleach and fate stay night

[Gundamblueriver]

Right this minute I'm interested in XXX Holic. I was just talking about it with my sister. But in a few minutes or so I'll be interested in Tsubasa because my sister and I will be watching it.

[imuza]

School Rumble

[St1ckBuG]

Azumanga Daioh: It's based off a Japanese "Calvin and Hobbs" type comic strip.

Excel Saga: I've never heard any anime character talk so damn fast in my life.

[Cheryl]

Right now...Bleach! Obviously.. XD

[mojo_maniac]

well bleach of coarse and fate/stay night..... da naruto fillers are gettin boring but da manga is good.

[_Ink]

the robot name is Mechazawa-kun
and it was damn funny when they played the Maria Sama ga Miteru joke.
The moviw based on real people is coming out right now, go watch that and then watch the anime.
The anime makes a lot of bones tickle lol.
My fav episode was the one where they all ended up singing in the choir for a bloody song they did not know the lyrics, the title or the singer....it was hilarious!

[Z_Blitz]

Hmmm... FLCL is plain weird but its funny in a sense. Same applies to Excel Saga. There is also Yakitake! Japan, which in my opinion is one of the funniest anime series I have ever seen. Shuffle! Is a comedy/romance anime that is pretty funny too :). Ichigo 100% is a must see its a comedy/romance anime too.

[Chobi]

Bleach
Shakugan no Shana
Hantsuki
Black cat
BLOOD+
fate/stay night
Karin
Mai Otome

[RevRuby]

yes, z_blitz has it right! yakitate! japan is hilarious!!! i have to watch with my pause button ready tho cause the sub has so many explanations of things, but even with that, i love that show. oh my pierrot...

[Ichigo1234]

Naruto, Bleach, and One Piece

[The_Supervisor]

Bleach, Hellsing, Berserk, Wolf's Rain, Tenjou Tenge, GANTZ, Read or Die, Vandread :winking56

[Undying]

I watched episodes 1-26... It was good, but heck, almost no magic (and he is Mahou, right?) Are there further episodes after 26, or is it the last?

[Undying]

I think I know Jinchuu like the Jinchuu arc :p.
Message from Kenshin? Don't kill people unneccessarily or else you'll get a cross shaped scar on your cheeck adn will have an insane white haired person plot your death in a perfect Jinchuu :p
[serious]
I actually think that Kenshi is giving us this message - whatever mistakes you made in the past, you can always fix them in the future, provided you don't give up you ideas.

[Zanteszuken970]

xxx a holic is awsomee and so is tsubasa

[jodec123]

Bleach, Fruits Basket, Rurouni Kenshin

[Rokusaburo]

Just finished D/L'n the 12th episode of Tenjou tenge

[Umi]

Does Sailormoon count? If not, then Chobits ^^;

[grimm_fans]

pokemon or db or doramon
i forgot

[UraharaTenchou]

black cat
deathnote

[Sunfire249]

Blood+
Noein
Otogizoushi

[King Nothing]

Hey guys,

Iread the Battle Angel Alita Manga, and then started reading the Lasr Order sequel to it. I read the first 7 volumes but there wasn't an ending so I'm assuming that there are more volumes to it. The problem is that I can't find any information on it. So can anyone tell me if there are more volumes, and if so where I can get them. It would be most appriciated.



P.S. This is my first post.

[Rokusaburo]

GTO ftw still

[Rokusaburo]

doramon

Doremon? Lol or Digimon?

[Kabane]

most likely DBZ...sigh...

[Kenta]

the original dragonball and i was actually old enough to understand it at that time! yes, doraemon too. cyber formula (some race anime) but it was either doraemon or dragon ball first. i remember they showed doraemon at 6 in the morning!

[Planeswalker]

The earliest anime I remember seeing was an ep of Sailor Moon. After that came Pokemon (about 5 years ago lol) and then DBZ. The first anime I saw that wasnt directed towards the childrens genre was NGE.

[Kenta]

yeah, nge was probably the first bloody anime i've watched. borrowed it from a friend in high school.

and dbz was the bomb back then. kids watch it, teenagers watch it, and adults watch it. my dad was a fan lol, and some friends of my parents watch too. unbelievable.

super saiyajin! everyone knew that term.

[Ryuukishi]

Doremon? Lol or Digimon?

Its Doraemon, a children's anime about a little boy and his robot cat called Doraemon. Doraemon is supposed to be from the future so he and the little boy get in trouble with all of the gadgets the cat has. It's one of the longest running anime EVER with over 2,000 episodes that started in 1973. No it's not a typo Doraemon has over two thousand episodes and dozens of movies.

My friend from Japan said that her cranky old boss has the Doraemon theme song as a ringtone on his cell which went off while he was lecturing her. Ha ha ha ha. It totally killed his image.

[K.Ogawa]

and dbz was the bomb back then. kids watch it, teenagers watch it, and adults watch it. my dad was a fan lol, and some friends of my parents watch too. unbelievable.
super saiyajin! everyone knew that term.

i'd have to say that the dragon ball was my first, and that was when i was really young. i wasn't into anime yet, but what really got me into collecting anime was GTO. after that, i got evangelion, ghost in the shell, akira, and then it was all downhill from there. i think i have about close to 70-80 titles now... sad, sad... :eek13:

[Ryuukishi]

nausicaa is great but i don't know about tokyo godfather (abit too disturbing). if you've seen grave of the fireflies, would you say it's better then nausicaa? i can't decide. eventhough grave of the fireflies is depressing it has awaken something inside of me.

I have yet to watch Grave of the Fireflies, but when I first saw Nausicaa as the US released movie Warriors of the Wind, the strong character of the Princess moved me. It was dubbed and hacked up a bit but its evidence of a great story that can still reach an audience. So when I saw the original subbed version I could really understand the story and that Nausicaa just wanted to protect the future of the whole planet.

[K.Ogawa]

most inspiring... as in, personally? c'mon, you didn't just ask the us army E4 nihon-jin that... i'd give you the typical answer.

DBZ. when i was a kid, i was getting picked on a lot. so i watched some dbz, and i wanted to be the prince of saijins and kick those bullies asses... of course i was just a kid. but it got me in the habit of working out... now, running, weight lifting (and now being in the army) was the fruit of that. bakada!!

but i'd have to say GTO has inspired me greatly. i do, actually, want to teach english in japan and eventually move there. as well as learn how to ride a motorcycle (cars are expensive as hell to own there. i don't think i'd be able to afford it)

and ai yori aoshi is another secret personal favorite of mine... hey, i'm a sucker for romance since i'm the 20, soon to be 40, year old virgin (c'mon, i'm not an otaku, why don't girls like me?) it's just the kind of romance you know will never exist, but still warms you heart and soul like quaker oats... quaker oats people...

ja na

[K.Ogawa]

i should get a lot of replies for this :biggrinlo

let's see. me? I have a lot, but among those, i have chosen the "cream of the crop".

top of the list?: Saito Hajime (from rurouni kenshin, peacemaker kurogane, etc)... c'mon, the guy's actually a real person. he'd be proud to know that he still lives on as a badass even after he passed on... to some people, that is true immortality. but, i like him personally because (from the anime's i've seen and by historical account) he was a very staunch and just man who followed his beliefs even after the shinsen gumi were disbanded, being a police officer for the new government. no hard feelings eh? that's a true man there...

next is brandon heat: true grave himself from gungrave. quiet guy who you could trust. so much that even after death, he keeps his promise. says a lot about the guy. :toocool:

eikichi onizuka: ah yes, ex motorcycle gang leader turned middle school teacher from GTO. a man who cares about his students, was captain of the karate team in college, loves to have fun, sees what is most important in life, and most importantly, a VIRGIN. yes, i can relate so much. you're my hero GTO.

yoruichi: simply put, everything i want in a woman. wise, tanned skin and dark hair with piercing eyes, deadly in martial arts, humorous, quick and limber, and can turn into a cat... (that's just so cool... even if it was a duck, turning into an animal is cool)... so if any of you lovely ladies here meet two of the requirements above, pm me :biggrinki ... j/k

a few others: suzuka from outlaw star, ichimaru gin, urd from ah my goddess, kenji (180sx power!!) from initial d, jack hoffner in licensed by royalty, and others i can't think of right now..



uh, did someone else already start a thread like this? hit me if they did :sad:

[Shinraco]

can any one direct me to a site or torrent in which i would acquire Rurouni Kenshins OVA entitled Reflection? how many vol/cha is the manga?

[Planeswalker]

http://img17.imagecash.net/preview/796728992.jpg

Zoro (One Piece): This guy is just the kewlest character in existance. this Triple sword wielding guy has the best fights in manga and anime (although manga fights are better). This guy knows no fear, he was prepared to cut off his own feet to fight against Mr 3 in Little Garden. His kewlest fights were against Mihawk and Mr 1 though. Currently he is about to fight Kaku from CP9.

http://img15.imagecash.net/preview/551769142.jpg

Chloe (Noir): How could you not love a knife wielding assasin/lesbian? Purple hair and kewl clothing make for a nice character look. Shes a little insane inside the old brain but thats ok.

http://img17.imagecash.net/preview/195985721.jpg

Maya (Evangelion): Shes just cute XD I cant really put my finger on it but whenever Im asked for a fav character she always comes to mind.

[bleachyboy]

lets see.....

akabane from getbackers:he is just so brutal,but has this aura of coolness about him,plus he can be quite deadpan.

sanji:just funny as hell.plus i like his fighting style

the mighty damuramu from the dragonhalf OVA:
whats not funny about a selfobsessed knight who refers to himself in the 3rd person,cant die from getting a sword iin the head since his brains too small.

soifon:cute,cool and other things i cant put my finger on.

shunsui:ever since his entrance to chad,i loved the comedic style and calmness about him.his shikai is so damn cool as well.

mayah jingu from burn up:an ample chested,gun mad sniper is sexy in my books.

ill stop there isnce theres loads more

[Boko]

There are rumors about a second season that will follow the manga but you cant trust rumor completly :P epside 1 to 26 are the one out now

[The_Supervisor]

Saito Hajime (from rurouni kenshin, peacemaker kurogane, etc)
Saito appears in other anime!!!!!!!:eek: :eek: :eek:
When I saw the thread's name I thought, I'm gonna post Saito as my favorite and guess what, opening post: Saito Hajime
Yeah, he's the best, he's as bad as a good guy can get

[The_Supervisor]

The manga is 28 volumes (don't know how many chapters that is)

[The_Supervisor]

My first was Rurouni Kenshin, or pokemon if you really consider it as anime (I don't)

[Icestorm]

Dragon Ball Z

[K.Ogawa]

[QUOTE=Planeswalker]
Chloe (Noir): How could you not love a knife wielding assasin/lesbian? Purple hair and kewl clothing make for a nice character look. Shes a little insane inside the old brain but thats ok.
[QUOTE]
oh, nothing wrong at all bro. cheers... ;) excellent taste

[Ryuukishi]

The opening for Trigun was cool and ranks up there with Tank! (Cowboy Bebop). Of course D-technolife is cool as is Ai Chuseishin (Excel Saga).

But my favorite ending theme hands down is the ending theme for Excel Saga, Menchi no Aisuru, where the dog is singing with a human translator. Ha ha ha ha

[Ryuukishi]

I just finished watching Aquarian Age...not bad. A little flaky on the plot in some places but the music was pretty good.

[Anamika16]

Current Manga:
- XXX Holic
- Tsubasa
Current Anime:
- Bleach
- Rozen Maiden
- DN Angel
Old Favourites:
- Fruits Basket
- Inuyasha

[Anamika16]

First anime was sailor moon, Pokemon, Digimon, then Card Captor Sakura, but Inuyahsa got me hooked and then I started watching a lot…as much as I could get my hands on!! Anime…that is…lol and then I started reading some Manga

[Rokusaburo]

FMA opeing - Ready, steady, go - L'arc~en~ciel
Great teacher onizuka 2nd opening - Hitori no yoru - Pornograffiti

[The_Supervisor]

D-Techno is one of the best
Also like Kimi ni fureru dakede and 1/2 from RK

[m_scroll88]

Full Metal Alchemist is inspiring to me. It makes me want to never give up doing anything.

a agree fullmetal alchemist is pretty inspring. it even makes me see chemistry a new light to it. i'm studying chemistry so you could imagine how motivated i was after watching it.

[m_scroll88]

I have yet to watch Grave of the Fireflies, but when I first saw Nausicaa as the US released movie Warriors of the Wind, the strong character of the Princess moved me. It was dubbed and hacked up a bit but its evidence of a great story that can still reach an audience. So when I saw the original subbed version I could really understand the story and that Nausicaa just wanted to protect the future of the whole planet.

you gotta watch grave of the fireflies or you're missing out man! but be prepared with tissues if you're female. if you're male i advise you watch it alone (just a little tip)

[ShishioMakoto]

Here it is. (if you can list all the animes in my collection ill give you an e-cookie ^_^)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/monkeyman17/Picture005.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/monkeyman17/Picture001.jpg

[Ryoko]

i thought FLCL was kinda stupid....i guess u have to have a certain type of comedic personality to laugh at it. there are however some funny ass sexual undertones in it. im not really into straight comedy anime even though its always a must in anime so it does not get stale... Tri-gun has some funny comments in it as well.

[Ryoko]

all you need is hot girls with guns or super powers nuff said....ohh ya and a good animation production company....but the most crucial part is translating it into english without botching the job...sorry but i can only read and understand english and my reading isnt the fastest in the world so sometimes during large speeches i cant read it all at once. so i think a good translation company is a big + as well.

[Rokusaburo]

Tenchi Muyo and Tenchi in Tokyo was Hila' aswell

[Ryoko]

haha TM has its moments as well but i dunno if this can classify as a comedy. TM is Harem anime Elfen Lied is hilarious too if your into that. I guess it depends on the person. I just got elfen Lied btw i give it a 9/10...not really my bag of anime but i really liked it especially the ending...leaves alot of space for a new series.

[xyouxarexuglyx2]

I DLed the codec and I still don't know how to open them.

[Chrono Detector]

Use VLC player. It worked for me.

[blade000]

here's mine...hehe...still "buyin" more right now as we speak hahaha

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/1892/yeawutever3uz.jpg

[Rokusaburo]

Just D/L a Codec-all for windows/media player

[Rokusaburo]

Elfen Lied

Classified more as Hentai and for its blood shed... not that funny tho~

[Luso Clemens]

Cromartie High - Very funny... Freddy and his horse rock
One Piece - Cool characters and lots of comedy
Viewtiful Joe - <_<; That's just my opinion there... heehee...
Samurai Champloo - Favorite episode? Americans show up and play baseball is all I'm going to say...

Those are the anime that I found funny
I'm sure their are plenty more, but I just can't remember them all, I've watched too much

[Pipp-ORK]

Urusei Yatsura, FLCL, Azumanga Daioh, and Excel Saga. They're all really good, and hilarious, too. :D

[Rokusaburo]

Deadleaves if f*cked up but never the less funny. If yoru into crazy, fetishy, crude humor, see deadleaves

[blade000]

d/l matroska pack the d/l corel player. works great for me with this combo

[K.Ogawa]

has anyone seen "the pilot"?... i heard that was good.

i think they should make an anime about manzanar. i had a grandfather (on my uncles side) that was there... it's actually a sad story. the us' own version of a concentration camp...

[ultimate]

the animes that GONZO produces [is that the right word?...] are they always like 24 eps or less? cos i saw trinity blood and that was like 24 eps, so was fmp and fmp: second raid... and now i am watching black cat and i heard that it might be 24 eps too... i was just wondering thats all

[Rokusaburo]

Just d/ling a codecall is much easier in my honest opinion

[ChansteR]

that would take to much, just dl VLC player, google it, dl it and then start watching.

MKV's also are the type of format to where you can turn subs on and off and if the the option is there, turn it to english or japanese

[K.Ogawa]

i'm sorry gentlemen, i got ya'll beat!! :biggrinki

just playing. but i do have a pretty big collection (i won't lie, a lot of them are from ebay... hey, were else will you get a whole series for less than 25? i'm a top buyer for my boy so he gives me discounts and what not. i dont' even think about buying from retail.)

as for yours... i have everything you have except the 3rd and 4th row from the right on the first picture and that dragon ball cd at the top. from what i see, you have rurouni kenshin, samurai x, samurai deeper kyo, cowboy bebop, excel saga, dragon ball, and gungrave... can't make out the rest.

i'm not sure the number at this moment, but i've got a lot of titles...

sigh, i'm a loser, haha :rolleye09

[Rokusaburo]

That works too

[Planeswalker]

^^ I dont think Ihave you beat but I have got the other two beat hands down.

I dont have a digital camera but Ill list em:

Neon Genesis Evangelion collection
Hellsing collection
Trigun collection
FMP collection
FMP Fummofu collection
Noir collection
Witch Hunter Robin collection
Cowboy Bebop collection
Armitage Dual Matrix
Vampire hunter D Bloodlust
Both Neon Genesis movies

And on my comp:
FMP The second raid (complete)
Tenjou Tenge (complete plus OVA)
7 eps of Fate Stay Night
Alot of random One Piece
Alot of random Naruto
Alot of random Bleach

[blade000]

the reason i don't like most samurai anime's is because the fight scenes arent very good. It's just like ching ching ching, a final draw, and one person falling apart after a few seconds.

the only samurai anime with good action is samurai champloo. The fight seens are crazy. Maybe ninja scroll too...

[blade000]

holy crap 7 cd's for gungrave? there's only like 25 episodes right?

i guess i can understand 15 cd's for RK though...

[Planeswalker]

holy crap 7 cd's for gungrave? there's only like 25 episodes right?

i guess i can understand 15 cd's for RK though...

Trigun and Neon Genesis have 26 eps on 8 CD's so its possible

[Munky]

holy crap 7 cd's for gungrave? there's only like 25 episodes right?

i guess i can understand 15 cd's for RK though...

yeah it depends on the quality... better quality means bigger size. I have Samurai Champloo eps 1-23 in one DVD but the quality sucks!
I also have naruto 1-170 and bleach 1-70

[Munky]

Hmm.. so havent seen Samurai X or Rurouni Kenshin?
If you have, what about Kenshin and Saito's fight at the dojo?
I agree that samurai champloo has better fighting scenes, one reason to this is that its new

[Munky]

VideoLan player? VLC, yeah I have that but I dont download MKV's

[=~brAnDoN-kAorU~=]

This looks like some shojo manga....

[=~brAnDoN-kAorU~=]

This manga/anime is funny. I'm sure most of you out there have read/watched it before. :D

Ever seen it? :)

[=~brAnDoN-kAorU~=]

Oops...I accidentally double-threaded it. Can the admin please delete this thread?

[Shinraco]

i did!! it was awesome one of my favorite echhi(is it echhi?) an my first full series wich was download through the super information highway! when i first watched it an she became his right hand i was like "wdf? that must be a dream! theres no way they could pull off a whole series where a guy right hand is a naked woman??!!" but they did an it was really funny

[Shinraco]

an YOU dont consider Bleach a Samurai-ish anime?!! blasphemy i say! burn you heretic burnnn

[blade000]

bleach is samurai...but i was kinda just talkin bout non magical samurai anime's...pure samurai.

[choking]

kaw ninja ka! samurai champloo is way better than lupin 3

[Random Havoc]

Kenshin OVA doesn't have cra fight scenes. But the thing that made Kenshin series popular wasn't the fighting per say... that's the difference...

[Ryuukishi]

the reason i don't like most samurai anime's is because the fight scenes arent very good. It's just like ching ching ching, a final draw, and one person falling apart after a few seconds.
the only samurai anime with good action is samurai champloo. The fight seens are crazy. Maybe ninja scroll too...

I find this interesting considering that your screen name is blade000. Anyway, just out of curiosity as to how you came to form this opinion, what other 'pure samurai' anime have you seen?

And in defense of one of my favorite genres of anime, Samurai Champloo's battle scenes are much the same "ching, ching, ching" -hero talks to enemy- "ching, ching, ching" - enemy gloats over hero's weakness- "ching, ching, ching" - someone falls bleeding to the ground. It's basically the only way a samurai battle is fought, right? Unless you count the baseball episode, ha ha ha! (^_^)

[blade000]

well i've seen all the rurouni kenshin series, samurai champloo, samurai deeper kyo, samurai 7, and ninja scroll. Well i guess i haven't seen that many...but even though the storylines on most of these aren't bad, they would be fukcing awesome with better fight scenes. Like how SC had good fight scenes, but the story writing could have been better. Don't u think?

[Shinji]

How can you not like Rurouni Kenshin?

[Chrono Detector]

I thought the storyline for Samurai Champloo was good. I didn't even care about the animation quality. The storyline and plot quality is all it matters to me. I could care less watching an anime with perfect animation with a weak and bad storyline.

[Random Havoc]

He probably doesn't like the fights scenes of RK but I'm sure he likes the other aspects.

[Rokusaburo]

the fight scenes arent very good.

U obviously havent seen Rurouni Kenshin - Betrayal.

then, do you even consider Bleach any good? Cuzz most of the fighting (96%) of it is Samurai Oriented (Feudal Japan) fighting.

That being said, rethink your post

[The_Supervisor]

After reading the reactions I think I should ask:"What do you look for in samurai-oriented anime fighting scenes?"
Of course not every action scene can be top-quality-intense-shit,
but like someone else before me said, RK Episode 30 - Kenshin vs Saito is one hell of a fight
Or maybe you just don't like samurai

[ShishioMakoto]

well gungrave is the $130 pack from best buy and so is FFU (well ffus pack was only $32) the rest are off ebay so thats why they are bigger whats pictured there from top to bottom:

Rurouni Kenshin
Samurai X (Ruruoni Kenshin OVAs)
Samurai X the motion picture
Record of Lodoss War
Samurai Deeper Kyo
Akira
Cowboy Bebop
Cowboy Bebop the movie
Trigun
DBZ: History of Trunks
Outlaw Star
Excel Saga
FLCL
Last Exile
Final Fantasy Unlimited (FFU)
Gungrave
Metropolis

and for "Buying" animes on my HDD:
Bleach
Rune Soldier Louie
Samurai Champloo (will have on DVD by the end of this month)
Samurai 7 (once all the english DVDs come out ill get this on DVD)
Peace Maker Kurogane
Getbackers
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children

Everything on my computer is complete or else i wouldn't download it (Except for bleach but that's obvious)

[Rokusaburo]

Samurai fighting is the escense behind any fighting oriented scenario in japanese art/work.

Anything and everything fighting oriented is based and has a specific resemblence to Fuedal Era Samurai. Why? Because they have been Japans greatest fighters/warriors.

what to expect from a Samurai fight is baisicaly a dance tha is portraied excelently and conjugates the escense of honor and pride. Thats why as a Samurai rarely would you see someone fight dirty or un-nobly. because that was what they lived for. Hence why death plays such a big role. Being shamed in fighting, as well as being brought To shame in any other sircumsatance meant hara-kiri. Disemboulment of onesself.

even in the great wars fought by the samurai; being injured the samurai would kill themselves before being killed by enemy hands.

Also, the samurai that did not serve the lord of their respective prefectures would be known as the Ronin, or masterless samurai. Usually taking jobs as mercs and bodyguards. When you see Rurouni Kenshin, Kenishin is a merc, a hired assassin and bodyguard. yet his skills are superb and his fighting style is so up to par that he is almost characterized as a Ninja, for his speed and viciouse approach.

All that being said, I personally look for gracefull fighting, respecting one another, even if it is yoru enemy. All the fundamentals of honor and pride with every clash of swords.

That truly is what makes it beautifull

[Gundamblueriver]

I can't even begin to list my collection. I have WAY more anime than anyone could ever imagine. Trust me I've seen and own aproxamitly over 200 anime. My list would take up the whole page.

[m_scroll88]

LUM. good comedy and abit of romance. one of the top classic

[Ichigo1234]

In my House, I have...
InuYasha First Season Box Set(Not Bootleg)
Yu-Gi-Oh-Stolen:Blue Eyes White Dragon(uncut, but not a bootleg)
Yu Yu Hakusho:Born Anew

On my computer, I have...
Bleach 1-56
Naruto 1-75
One Piece 39-110
the Fullmetal Alchemist movie

that's seven anime in total

[ShishioMakoto]

lolz gundams makeing shit up to feel cool. and ichigo why don't you have to episode 70 of bleach???

[m_scroll88]

this is probably the most touching movie i've ever seen. it has taught me the way of non-dicrimination (not that i really did before). i have gain a real realisation of the suffering of this harsh world and contemplate the preciousness of family. we must not take things for granted and should help out others in needs. in this western society i see too much greed and selfishness, i'm losing hope in humanity. what are your views?

[geyut]

I just started watching Air, and I really like it. Only problem is that it looks like there are only 13 eps and a movie. Am I missing something, or is it as bad as it looks with only 13 episodes?

[ChansteR]

unfortunely, yes there are only 13 episodes in the anime but there is also the extra one of "air: summer special" which is a extended version of a part in the real anime. There is also the AIR movie which is practically the anime but shorter and different animation

[SLVR]

No it one o my favorite series and thier are 13 episodes. Plus some other stuff I think that I ever botherd o wtach. But the point is its good

[Byakuya7]

its a very good anime from what little I've seen. Im on the fourth episode right now, and I plan on continuing this series, because it's held my interest.

[blade000]

good point man. But you brought up another question in me. How do ninja's play a role in japan? are they related to samurai in anyway? are they better than samurai?

[geyut]

Trigun here.
I don't remember it much, but I do remember loving it :P

[.Samurai]

BLASPHEMY my name is samurai... he doesnt like me..

[blade000]

hey sam is that the grown up naruto on ur sig? he looks alot cooler eh?

[Ryuukishi]

BLASPHEMY my name is samurai... he doesnt like me..

It's not that he doesn't like samurai, he's just looking for cool action scenes involving guys waving around swords in intense battle sequences. Story notwithstanding.

I agree very much with Rokusaburo and his explanation of the basics of 'bushido' or 'way of the samurai'. Being a samurai was less about fighting and more of a way of life. They were the upper-middle class of Japanese society much like the Knights and noble families of Europe. Most samurai were also trained in poetry, music, dance and other forms of art and were participants in Japan's high culture.

Ninja, on the other hand are portrayed as assasins and warriors of the shadows. Also known as Shinobi, ninjas were trained in the art of stealth and assasination. In Bleach the 2nd Division under Soi-fon are the ninja branch of the Gotei 13. Yoruichi is also of that division and you have to notice how their uniforms are different from the other divisions. They wear close fitting clothes that are easy to move around in, not baggy like the others. Their skills involve speed (Shunpo) and their attacks involve instant death (Soi-fon's Suzumebachi takes only two strikes to kill). In Kenshin, Shinomori Aoshi and Makimachi Misao are members of the Oniwabanshuu group of ninja.
The most famous ninja clan is the Iga clan that was led by Hattori Hanzo under the Tokugawa Shogunate.

[blade000]

when i was little i always thought that ninjas were chinese and samurais were japanese...hehe thx for clearin it up for me man

[Ryuukishi]

Some of the martial arts found in Japan actually migrated over from China. You've heard of the Shaolin Monks right? Ya, Japan borrowed alot from China, including their writing system.

Actually, now that I think about it, Samurai Champloo didn't have much real samurai fighting. The fighting style of Mugen resembles more Brazilian capoeira than anything else. Jin kicked ass in the traditional samurai style of course.

I just remembered a samurai anime that has animation that is similar to SC. Darker colors, sharper character animation and totally patchy as far as continuity and quality. It's called 'The Hakkenden' and it's story is based on the Legend of the 8 Dog Warriors of the Satsuma clan. The story is more serious and the fight scenes are graphic and intense, you might like it. Also someone on this forum recommended Blade of the Immortal as a good samurai anime.

[Icestorm]

Ninjas are chinese and originated from chinese farmers.

[Kazuya]

What do you expect from fights? The fight in reality arent so long Oo. For example Ching Ching Ching and you are dead :P

[K.Ogawa]

my mother watched that movie and cried her eyes out.

as a half filipino and half japanese (it's strange, i know. one grandparent on each side was Japanese, but i was raised all over the place) i know full well the beef between filipino's and japanese.

i think you know about manzanar, the concentration camp that he us put on japanese americans in the world war... i had grandfather and grandmother of my cousin there... that war was definetely tragic and being here reminds me of my roots and how much my blood has been in war.

perhaps i'm stupid, but i'm the only descendant since my grandfathers that have joined the military and went to war, none others, and i think that all of them are opposed to it. i might even go as far as to say that they were ashamed of me (the japanese now HATE american soldiers) and now that i've become part of this picture that they hate, i've been kind of disowned.
my mother send some pictures of me to my uncles and aunts and didn't get even a "we're praying for him"... no reply at all..

i've digressed again... sorry!

anyway, i agree with you. though it may be just an anime, i recommend it to a person who is open minded and likes drama movies. its a realistic look at what war looked like for people on the other side...

[K.Ogawa]

now i KNOW i'm a loser. i bought gungrave from my boy on ebay for 20, and it was TWO DVD'S...

i'm not particular on the dubbing, though i find that if it has a dubbed option, the subs are fine.

if you ever check ebay out for anime (i really recommend it esp. if you have paypal), animecast is the man to go to (there's a few others too). he's got good prices, a good rep, and good shipping, won't let you's down.

[m_scroll88]

To K.ogawa.
its good to see that there are people who still remember the tragic of the war. i've been contemplating on human behaviour (mostly western people) and they seems to be unaware or disconcern for less fortunate people. it seems like society now days are losing a sense of morality (it seems like the good people are extincting). don't get me wrong i'm not asking people to be depress but just be aware of the morals and help others out.

are you a buddhist by any chance?

[m_scroll88]

if you like loud classic comedy anime watch LUM. it has loud humour and intersting story line.

[Rokusaburo]

How do ninja's play a role in japan? are they related to samurai in anyway? are they better than samurai?

The origin of ninja isn't clear, but it's said that might be around 6th century. In the 15th century, ninja flourished as spys who helped feudal lords and samurai warriors. There were mainly two styles of ninja: Koga ninja which is originated in Shiga prefecture and Iga ninja which is originated in Mie prefecture.

Ninja were usualy the lower class farmers/peseants and what not, that would train themselves in isolation and create clans.

Ninjutsu--"the art of stealth, the way of invisibility"*

Ninja--"the legendary spies and commandos feudal Japan"

Since the ninja rarely left any traces or documentations of their history and selldomly boasted about their actions and glory, little is known of their culture and thus it is made a legend.

Deadly combatants, assassins, and spies, the ninjas were the shadow warriors for hire during the fourteenth through seventeenth centuries in Japan, a period of eastern history rife with conflict. The philosophy of the ninja was to operate in the dark quiet, unseen and unnoticed. They could go where armored warriors could not, accomplish in secret what greater numbers could not in the open. Ninjas were consummate fighters, but they preferred deception to outright violence, charisma to belligerence, night to day.

Traditionally, ninjas were trained from birth. They learned to be preternaturally vigilant of the world around them. By five or six, children's play took the form of training exercises which taught balance and agility. They learned how to walk without making noise, to assume disguises that allowed them to blend in with a crowd, and to scamper across trees and roofs with ease. As they grew older, these future ninjas began hand-to-hand combat and eventually weapons training.


I truly can not say if either a samurai is better then a ninja, but, I do certainly prefer the Samurai over the Ninja.

[Byakuya7]

the reason i don't like most samurai anime's is because the fight scenes arent very good. It's just like ching ching ching, a final draw, and one person falling apart after a few seconds.
the only samurai anime with good action is samurai champloo. The fight seens are crazy. Maybe ninja scroll too...


Please allow me to correct you by showing you some good samurai animes with superb fight scenes

1.) Samurai X trust and Betrayal
2.) Rurouni Kenshin (mostly fights toward end of arc)
3.) Jubei-Chan
4.) Jubei-Chan 2 (crazy budget for the fights.)
5.) Ninja Scroll
6.) Basilisk
7.) Samurai Champloo (at certain parts)
8.) Peacemaker Kurogane

You obviously havent watched much samurai anime if the only one you can think of is Samurai Champloo which had decent fight scenes. If I were you I would also check out Afro Samurai coming out at the end of this year. It should blow your mind..

[Luso Clemens]

<333 Samuraaai
<333 Kenshin
Cause Kenshin does have cool fight scenes
Not all samurai anime is bad... I loove Samurai anime

[tednfs]

The manga is awesome
You can find it on www.seedler.org i think
or dc++
the manga rocks
the only problem is the sequel entitled the dawn
is hard to find
there are 4 chapters i found
two in english
two in russian
damn

[ashuran]

wow its a awsome new anime thing is ive only seen the first four episodes. Anyone know where i can download the rest of the series?

[Shinomori]

Just face it, Rurouni Kenshin is hax.

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Anyways.

[Taghsiu]

1.Wolfwood
2.Sosuke
3.Vash
4.Chrono
5.Josua
6.Rurouni Kenshin
7.sasuke
8.Goku
9.Vegeta
10.Broly

Feel free to tell me how you feel about your choice
Which character do you think would most likly win in a battle.

[SmallKid57]

rurouni kenshin is the best b/c he doesn't hesitate to kill those who hurt his friends/family.

[The_Supervisor]

Voted RK cuz he's the strongest (not comparing with the other choices) like a hero should be and cuz he's got the right morality which is "not killing anyone/not allowing anyone to kill anyone". Must admit the only others I knew were Goku and Vegeta, but that's like DBZ...you know...

[Alkarzar]

Read a review and been trying to find it in a shop since !

[Kyouka Suigetsu]

Tednfs, don't you mean prequel? The Dawn takes place in WW2 when Walter was still a teenager. It's a pretty good series. Alucard's appearance in this series is kind of weird though. I know he says that he chooses how to look, but it's kind of......feminine.

No one should use the anime to judge the new OAV or the manga. The former's animation is some of the best I've ever seen and everyone looks closer to how they are in the graphic novels. All of the characters have a lot more depth too and are far more interesting. They start laying on the back story and personal reasons for them in the later half of the series.

Alucard really is a tragic induvidual. When you hear his story, then you can understand why he is what he is and why the monster carries on with his existence. You also learn more about Anderson and what he wants he in the end. No, it's not for all non-Catholics and monsters to die either. He actually shows compassion to someone who disagrees to what he believes.

Hell, even Maxwell's personality seems justified later and is kind of depressing when you learn of it later in the story...