finalflame
Banned
Ctrl+F "Chobits". No results.
I'M OUT.
I'M OUT.
That's a lot of effort and a really nice OT though, thanks OP. Bookmarked for reading later when I have literally all the time in the world.
the recent decade of anime is beautiful (lotta pics)
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Ludger Kresnik
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It's true, though. FMA:B >>>>>>>>> FMA 2003. Brotherhood only really falters a bit in its last few episodes, but 2003 went right off the deep end way before that point.
Let's not be going there.
Crash Station
Member
I also don't understand how Hunter x Hunter is only 2 starts on the suffering scale. The second Yorkshin starts, it's just suffering all around.
EvilKatarn
Member
You managed to mention most of my favorites from this decade (Hellsing Ultimate, Fate/Zero, Madoka, JoJo) and only missed Yamato 2199.
But man, fuck the new Berserk movies. They look horrendous for most of the time, the character designs are hideous and they completely butcher the plot and atmosphere of Berserk. The 1997 series is far superior.
But man, fuck the new Berserk movies. They look horrendous for most of the time, the character designs are hideous and they completely butcher the plot and atmosphere of Berserk. The 1997 series is far superior.
TheRealTalker
Banned
oh man Op the effort in doing this
much appreciated
much appreciated
MrChocolate
Member
Subscribed.
I didn't remember that 5cm x second was from the last decade... Damn I'm old.
I didn't remember that 5cm x second was from the last decade... Damn I'm old.
Let's not disparage the new Berserk character designs too much...
Old
New
...oh
I also prefer the old show to the new movies.
vainglorious
Member
Omg what about Sailor Moon Crystal?!
I'm convinced Toei animators just fucking hate Sailor Mars.
I'm convinced Toei animators just fucking hate Sailor Mars.
Sorry for the hyper long quotation post, I know that those look ugly and are hard to read. :<
I could work with the sweat drop. TV Tropes has a category named Manga Effects, I could do that.
Maybe I watch some day.
Toradora and Spice and Wolf are worth some thoughts tho. Thank you!
Time for a rewatch, I guess.
I had GBF in an earlier draft, but I didn't see any other Gundam series and felt weird writing about it, because I completely missed all the nods to the Gundam franchise. Best I can muster is "Co-op Mecha Beyblade."
Ok fine. Better?
It's not a ranking system. More or less fanservice doesn't make an anime inherently better, the points of interests are just indicators for aspects that I think interest people.
Well, this is certainly true. Maybe the title is a bit misleading, I chose all series for different virtues, not just the visual uniqueness. Some are quite the looker though.
Haha. This was exactly how a friend of mine got me to be interested in Gintama, by showing me the toilet battle episode, although the amazing fight scenes from the first movie really got me.
Unfortunately I am feeling insecure when it comes to mecha, since I have seen very few series in that genre. I don't think I currently am able to give a fitting estimate.
I could work with the sweat drop. TV Tropes has a category named Manga Effects, I could do that.
I know, I know, the gifs look amazing, it's also on my watchlist.
KLK had a nice beginning, but it disappointed me, because the mid part seemed like Trigger was struggling to remember what to do with the story, the pacing was a mess.
No, I don't think the blood in Hellsing Ultimate looked fine, but I think Golden Age looked good. Most of the time. CGI anime are not yet there, but they're getting closer.
To my greatest shame I couldn't get me to like Penguindrum or Yuri Kuma Arashi. I know, a lot of people love them, but I left both head scratching early on.Also no mention of Penguindrum from the looks of it, so yeah, PENGUINDRUM!
This anime got really trippy (and quite screwed up) at times.XD
Now that's failure of mine if I ever seen one. I am going to add this as soon as possible.*No Kokoro Connect, even though you mention it because of Sawashiro.
Why?
Thank you very much
If there isn't Idolmaster in the OP, then there's no Love Live. Love Live was funny, but not that funny. Sorry, Love Live GAF
I was only two episodes in and then a new season happened and I forgot :x
Maybe I watch some day.
Most of those I still need to watch, but Eden of the East and Nagi no Asukara aren't in there because they disappointed me. The two movies killed my interest in EotE and Nagi no Asukara chickening out left me bleak. Could've been so much more.
Toradora and Spice and Wolf are worth some thoughts tho. Thank you!
Kids in the Slope was dropped by me, because of something with the romance and I never heard of that Bakumatsu anime before (I assume you're not talking about Bakumatsu Rock). Sounds interesting, maybe I give it a shot.
Chobits was 2002, way below the cut.
I also didn't like it very much
Agreed, 2 is too few, I up it to 3, mainly because of Komugi and the things that happen in the Ant Arc. I didn't feel like Yorkshin was that much suffering.
Wow, it really looked like that? My memory must be fooling me.Let's not disparage the new Berserk character designs too much...
Old
New
...oh
I also prefer the old show to the new movies.
Time for a rewatch, I guess.
Ludger Kresnik
Member
They fixed
most of
EvilKatarn
Member
We don't even need to delve into mocking the CG quality to ridicule the designs.
New:
Old:
Classic Toei.
MikeHattsu
Member
Good work Chariot!
The crazy thing is, the Animation Studio for the old Berserk Anime has best known for a very long Anime: Pokemon.
Old Berserk shits on Berserk movies
I actually didn't get into Yuri Kuma Arashi that much heh. Maybe I should give it another go, but I don't know. While it has some of the nice charm and insane-ness that Penguindrum has, it just didn't click with me. Like maybe the characters weren't as appealing as those in Penguindrum, which they became so just about right off the bat really. Probably the pacing too had issues so quickly for YKA.
Hero Prinny
Member
you love it. Jojo is life
Spikematic
Member
Excellent work OP. Thank you so much for all the helpful summaries and info. Will definitely check out some of those in the near future.
However, I have to vehemently disagree with your throwaway comment about the original Fullmetal Alchemist. I think it is an absolute masterpiece in it's own way and should definitely be watched. Yes, Brotherhood is the canon, but the original series has a deliciously dark story that really unfolds in a unique way. Love both series equally for different reasons and I feel everyone should really watch them.
However, I have to vehemently disagree with your throwaway comment about the original Fullmetal Alchemist. I think it is an absolute masterpiece in it's own way and should definitely be watched. Yes, Brotherhood is the canon, but the original series has a deliciously dark story that really unfolds in a unique way. Love both series equally for different reasons and I feel everyone should really watch them.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Well... the list could be worse.
That makes more sense, but at first I didn''t think it was that because the categories seem weirdly narrowed and specific.
Secret Fawful
Member
Aku no Hana is a masterpiece, visually and in direction. People bashed the rotoscoping as ugly and stupid, but it's visually unique, consistent by frame, and beautifully smooth in animation.
Also, wow at those Berserk shots. I tend to feel like FMA: Brotherhood (like Berserk new) vs. FMA '03 (like Berserk old) is really similar to that in terms of wonky frames and inconsistent facial animation vs. detail and consistency.
Also, wow at those Berserk shots. I tend to feel like FMA: Brotherhood (like Berserk new) vs. FMA '03 (like Berserk old) is really similar to that in terms of wonky frames and inconsistent facial animation vs. detail and consistency.
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
...the fanservice and moe ratings on these things are actually really useful to me. I'm serious, I'm not joking, they're giving me sort of a safety indicator of what I'd be comfortable checking out
That would lead you sway from Gurren Lagann due to the fanservice rating (unless you are looking for a combo of the two), so it's not perfect. You really have to absorb the full review.
I actually really like this rating system and have added a few things to my watchlist as a result.
I hate to say it but anything that scored a 4+ star rating in the Suffering dept. got an instant add.
heh
Steven Universe is technically not anime
And it's technically not moe because those fucking giant-pupiled shiny eyelash eyes are nowhere to be found except in gags
That said, I'll watch anything with:
Nope. Gurren Lagann and Kill La Kill are really off-putting. Fanservice for fanservice sake in an anime made almost 100% by dudes is annoying.
And it's technically not moe because those fucking giant-pupiled shiny eyelash eyes are nowhere to be found except in gags
That said, I'll watch anything with:
Nope. Gurren Lagann and Kill La Kill are really off-putting. Fanservice for fanservice sake in an anime made almost 100% by dudes is annoying.
Razgriz-Specter
Member
Rebel Leader
THE POWER OF BUTTERSCOTCH BOTTOMS
I liked some moments in the pet girl of sakura hall.. the paintings especially
Secret Fawful
Member
Seriously, though, OP, thanks for this list. I haven't wanted to watch an anime for a couple years now, but this list gave me plenty of titles to look over, especially Kafka.
Askherserenity
Member
Thanks for this, OP.
Will try to watch a few of those
Will try to watch a few of those
Gotta say, Guts looks better, but I can accept that, since he is still young in Golden Age. Waiting for the newly announced series to come to pass. Griffith on the other hand looks better in the movie version, just from these two shots. He is supposed to look handsome and human.
I sadly didn't got into it, but lately I am watching all the KyoAni shows I ignored and Hyouka will be part of that. Chitandas eyes are really something.
Okay, good points. I change that part. I guess the movie just got on my feet too much, that I forgot the unique take on Wrath. Thanks for the feedback!
*shrug*
I liked Tokyo Ravens.
Ah, the sweet sweet suffering :>
I liked the series, but at some point it just slowed down and got nowhere. Though, I loved the graduation scene very much.
You're right, I put it on 3 Stars. Thank you!
JadedWriter
Member
The movies are a essentially a music video version of Golden Age with a light skinned Caska and a half ass take on Guts. I can't condone that thing either.
Crash Station
Member
Is there anything with 5 stars in every single category (can take or leave Sawashiro)? That's what I need.
I also realized something. Dung Beetle from Bokurano used to remind me of Kyubey, but now I just see Monokuma.
I also realized something. Dung Beetle from Bokurano used to remind me of Kyubey, but now I just see Monokuma.
Best use of example. I laughed
DerangedHermit
Member
Yes, more people need to watch Sword of the Stranger!!
I agree with the posts recommending Kids on a Slope, it's great. Also, i noticed the omission of that anime about the astronaut brothers? (Space Brothers i think?)
(No Space Dandy either?)
I agree with the posts recommending Kids on a Slope, it's great. Also, i noticed the omission of that anime about the astronaut brothers? (Space Brothers i think?)
(No Space Dandy either?)
FO-totality
Poet Centuriate
Amazing OP. Bravo, Chariot.
You should throw up a general rec for Nihon Animator Mihonichi shorts, which are some of the most inventive, beautiful, bizarre, and creative short animated film I think I've ever seen (though granted I haven't gotten through the Genius Party anthologies which are supposed to be even more trippy).
You should throw up a general rec for Nihon Animator Mihonichi shorts, which are some of the most inventive, beautiful, bizarre, and creative short animated film I think I've ever seen (though granted I haven't gotten through the Genius Party anthologies which are supposed to be even more trippy).
Im_So_Pringles
Member
No Ping Pong The Animation? By far my favorite anime I've watched in recent years.
Crash Station
Member
Also realized you don't have HELLS on there, aka the best non-Gurren Lagann anime in the last decade and the best anime film period.
Ludger Kresnik
Member
It gets so much better after Nise. I haven't watched beyond Second Season yet, but Neko, Otori, and Koi are all really great arcs.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
Anime is saved
Moral Panic
Member
Great List! Missing Ping Pong, which is a real shame and has a few iffy choices, but I see Xam'd on there so all is forgiven.
Let's not disparage the new Berserk character designs too much...
Old
New
...oh
I also prefer the old show to the new movies.
Wow, wtf happened with Berserk's style in the movies? Who thought it was a good idea to go with really sparse looking 3d models? Is it cheaper to produce that way?