Anime appreciation thread~!

Polymorphia wrote: MUSHISHI IS GETTING A SEQUEL.

I saw that ^___^

Space Dandy does look too comedy based for me but I thought that about Samurai Champloo at first but I ended up really liking it.

Polymorphia wrote: Metalmarsh89 wrote: Any recommendation for anime watchers like myself who aren't into sci-fi? I've watched a fair amount of anime, but I'm always looking for more.  I don't know what you have and haven't watched and I'm still sorting through the "essentials" of anime right now, but the above-mentioned Mushishi (fantasy) is great and totally-not-sci-fi. Monster (mystery/crime thriller) is great too. Marawu Penguindrum (other) is another one starting with an "M" that is very good (and weird) as well. =

http://myanimelist.net/animelist/Metalmarsh89

There's a list of everything I have seen so far, and a few more I plan to check out. Lately I haven't spent much time watching anime, but mainly just reading manga. I do enjoy other fantasy variations, but sci-fi gets on my nerves sometimes (which is odd because I am a math geek). I also like sports-related, romance, and some action/adventure. Really though, I could enjoy anything that's got a good, solid storyline.


Edited by Metalmarsh89 - January 04 2014 at 15:57

Polymorphia wrote: MUSHISHI IS GETTING A SEQUEL.

people are probably already aware, but a 45min special was aired last week, too.

it was a good diversion while we wait for second series. pretty typical in format; kind of like how the stories are spread across 2-3 episodes in the series, but in one hit. all the touchstones of mushi-shi were there: simplicity, mystic, and an air of melancholy. i'd say it is worth watching. 

I think Malazan Book of the Fallen would work very good in Anime actually, Apsalar.

Haven't finished watching the first series of Mushishi yet. It's nice and wonderfully animated but I can't watch more than 1 or 2 episodes at a time, doesn't really grab my attention that well.

I did watch a little bit of Dogs and Scissors and thought that was just weird.
Although I did laugh when the dog dressed up like Sherlock Holmes.

I'd start with Steins because it's so unique and well done for the whole time plot. 

Apsalar wrote: aginor wrote: I think Malazan Book of the Fallen would work very good in Anime actually, Apsalar. if it was executed well it would be epic! would love to see how Kruppe (probably my favourite character these days) would be portrayed.

or Anomander Rake transforming into his Elient shape, 

Horizons wrote: I finally finished Cowboy Bebop and really enjoyed it. Not my favorite of all time, but i still really liked it. My favorite episodes that spring into mind are Jupiter Jazz, Real Folk Blues, Wild Horses, and and Waltz for Venus.

The soundtrack for Cowboy Bebop is definitely one of its best features.

I was discussing with a classmate once, and she said that Les Claypool collaborated with the producer of Cowboy Bebop on several other anime and provided music for them. I've researched it a little bit, but couldn't find anything to back it up. Anyone else know anything about this?