edit: feel free to reply no matter how old this thread gets!

I’m not particularly into anime, I like it just as much as live action shows or other types of animation. Having said that, I feel like watching some and I’m not sure what to pick.

Here’s a list of other anime shows I’ve watched/manga and novels I’ve read, so you can better judge what to recommend. ( would greatly appreciate the story to be completed, I hate waiting years for closure) :

Full Metal Alchemist, Naruto : both great stories, I’ve read the mangas and loved them. They wouldn’t be a priority to watch because I already read them.

Attack on Titan: started with the anime, it was great, switched to the manga, got extremely disappointed with the story development and its ending. It felt a bit like nonsense for me.

Dragon Ball/Z : probably my favourite, I’ve rewatched it recently. I don’t like GT and Super.

Overlord: I’ve read good part of the novel and manga. I’m liking it so far

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: please No thanks. Not for me.

Death Note: loved the first arc, not a fan of the ending but no hate for it unlike with AOT.

I also recall Escaflowne and Inuyasha, they were alright but not something I’ve loved or hated. Cowboy Bebop also in this category, excellent visually and great OST but the story wasn’t as gripping.

Other than that… Feel free to suggest any other titles! Extra thanks if you are specific about any versions and why is the show so great.

TIA

  • Valen@beehaw.org
    5·
    11 months ago

    I’ll give you two suggestions at opposite ends of the spectrum:

    • Neon Genesis Evangelion is a wonderful show. It starts out as a giant robot series, but then moves in on examining how the characters are broken mentally (as in, they’re already broken, not let’s break stable people). Does have a tendency to depress people, but they generally feel it was a good experience.
    • Just about any Studio Ghibli movie. Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, Princess Mononoke, Castle in the Sky, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Howl’s Moving Castle. Some of these are more kids movies, but adults love them. Others have more adult themes. Stick to the ones directed by Hayao Miazaki. Warning: Grave of the Fireflys will make you cry and leave you devastated.
    • Mothra@mander.xyzOP
      2·
      11 months ago

      Thanks for the suggestions. NGE has been mentioned a lot so I guess I’ll watch it eventually.

      I was asking for series rather than movies, I’ve seen most of Ghibli… But the fireflies one. You are the first one to say it’s one of thos devastating movies though, now I don’t know if I want to watch it. Thanks for the warning!