GobotFool Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Okay, its been some time since I last DL'd any anime and I need a good fix. Generally speaking I prefer serious anime with emphasis on plot and charactor development, afterwards comedic drama, like trigun and Kenshin. So give me some suggestions folk, yes I know a topic like this pops up every month but hey its good for us, keeps us informed of whats out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joke-machine Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Well it doesn't have a whole lot of comedy (in fact almost none) but the series Then and Now, Here and There is fantastic. Very dark, plot driven, character developed series. Just don't watch it if you are in a depressed mood (seriously dark anime). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalvinmaui Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Definetly check out the Hokuto no ken series (Fist of the North Star) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob joe mac Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Saikano a very depressing war time thing this show IS about the characters. Now and then Here and there as said before is must like the above except don't let the animation turn you off it is one great show. I just finished Wolf's Rain the other night and it seemed rather serious and character driven (though the ending was not very good) One Piece- A great show (LONG though) has the best combination of humour, tragedy and kick ass fighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 If you're looking for a Leiji Matsumoto-type space opera (with comedy...which is rare for a Matsumoto series) then check out The Galaxy Railways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnollman Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Crest of the Stars and sequels. Great shows..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabbit Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 (edited) Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd Gig The first impressed me with depth in the story and I fell in love with the spider tanks called Tachikoma, I must get one if robot technology in Japan is advanced enough to build an actual sentient one. There is even a Tachikoma Special available, mini episodes of these funny cute tanks. Just watched the first season of 26 episodes within two weeks (massive downloads), now awaiting more of the 2nd. Edited April 6, 2004 by Wabbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Crest of the Stars and sequels. Great shows..... Yeap I second that. A 4th installment is in the works....from rumours. I second Saikano and N&T,H&T as well. Gunslinger Girl is very nice, if you don't mind the cute lil girls with guns. And for some F***ed up crap....you can watch Narutaru, FLCL, and Lain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JELEINEN Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Legend of the Galactic Heroes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull Leader Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Jungle Wa Itsumo Hale Nochi Guu (and the "deluxe" OAVs) Emphasis on comedy, but there are some drama moments here and there, I couldn't stop watching it and now I have the entire series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Jungle Wa Itsumo Hale Nochi Guu (and the "deluxe" OAVs)Emphasis on comedy, but there are some drama moments here and there, I couldn't stop watching it and now I have the entire series. You have Guu Final as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J A Dare Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone ComplexGhost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd Gig Anyone have the bootlegs? Are they worth it? In general, if the subs are 50-75% accurate, I can take it. DLing isn't an option for me as I'm still on 56k dial-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one_klump Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Well, I actually started watching Kiddy Grade, and besides the funny name, it is really a good series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRock Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 I would suggest you try out L/R: Licensed by Royalty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindem Herz Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Planetes. Even if Areaseven's review doesn't talk fondly of it (his only review which I thought was DEAD wrong, heck, the only one I thought he was wrong), it's a GREAT character driven series (with cool, realistic and functional mecha and double the standard framerate). It's a story about the day to day basis of the members of the Half Section, The Half Section is the responsable of removing any piece of space debris that may cross it's orbital way so it won't blow out of the sky useful satelites and manned spacecraft. In other words, they are the trashmen, the Debris Section of Technora Corporation, starting from the introduction of it's newest member, Ai Tanabe, a extremely optimistic girl whose romantic notions of space are crushed by a diaper wearing, headbanded EVA worker. Even the "episode characters" are given a whole workout. Chapter 10's Temura Poiter's (the guy that went up to sell his spacesuit model, if I remember the name correctly) story it's the most bittersweet tale of victory of not only one man, but a whole doomed community. Gigalde Gangalagash or Nono-chan are also good examples Of course, there are some comedic events. Like the ninja squad rescue, Fee's "save the smoker pod" run and most scenes when Goro Hoshino is on. Can't recommend it enough. After all, it's my second favorite anime, second only to Macross Plus BTW, the Half in Half Section stands for almost anything, from Half-Staffed to Half-Assed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanata67 Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 does invader zim count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakobi Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Peace Maker Kurogane, Gungrave and Witch Hunter Robin all get my vote Don't judge Gungrave by its first episode either, as after that it really comes into it's own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatMoose Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 (edited) Seconded on Witch Hunter Robin (the subbed version, not the CN one). It's absolutely fantastic. Great cast (Amon is one baaad man), superb animation, FANTASTIC plot, excellent music. It's all good, ya dig? Edited April 6, 2004 by GreatMoose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Don't judge Gungrave by its first episode either, as after that it really comes into it's own. Yeah....gungrave...its cool. Thank God they didn't do the story like the game did. Bear Walken eh...hehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit29 Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Berserk, alot of charcter development and plot and of course violence and dark themes. Animation is rough in spots but it works here since Berserk is a rough and gritty show. Witch Hunter Robin is decent. Sometimes I find it hard to believe Robin is 15 or so. Good music. Decent cast of characters. Great looking character designs 12 Kingdoms. From what I've seen(10 episodes) its very heavy on charcacter development and plot. Devil Lady. Something from Go Nagai actually worth watching...its dark, its heavy. It never lets up. Great cheezy horror music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakobi Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 (edited) Bear Walken eh...hehe. It's all about the bear! 12 Kingdoms. From what I've seen(10 episodes) its very heavy on charcacter development and plot. 12 Kingdoms is another fantastic anime that I can thoroughly recommend to anybody (especially those of you who enjoyed Fushigi Yugi), just wish I had more time to see it all Edited April 6, 2004 by wakobi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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