Question – Someone New to Anime,What Series Should Watch 1st

Not Sir Phobos · Post by **Not Sir Phobos** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 7:53 am

Neon Genesis Evangelion.

irmgaard · Post by **irmgaard** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 7:36 pm

^^

RoboFlonne · Post by **RoboFlonne** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:18 pm

Neon Genesis Evangelion. Devil Grin

Oooh... You'll scar him for life!

dave1999artwork · Post by **dave1999artwork** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:26 pm

Manga released all the best anime in the early 90s. Just turns out that most of it is Shonen era. Where I am, sci-fi/fantasy anime is alot more popular than drama or comedy (if there is any real comedy in Japanese culture). Anyone new to anime, I would recomend the following titles-

The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor (OVA)
Fist Of The North Star (Movie)
MD Geist
Devilman
Vampire Hunter D
Ninja Scroll
Megazone 23
Demon City Shinjuku
Monster City
Orgus 02
Akira
Rumik World: Fire Tripper
Street Fighter II
Katsuhiro Otomo's Memories
Macross Plus
Roujin Z
Nausicca: Valley Of The Wind
Dominion Tank Police
Patlabor
Appleseed

and, at your own discretion, Urotsukidoji: Legend Of The Overfiend. Fourteen is normally the best age to see this at- any earlier in life and it will f**k your head up, give you nightmares. Women tend to hate it- at least I haven't spoken to one online or otherwise who's said anything positive about it. They tend to think that it says women enjoy rape. Urotsukidoji is also the origional daddy of hentais- if you watch any otehr hentai, 9/10 you feel doji dejavu. A Kite and Mezzo Forte are perhaps the next origional adult anime next to Urotsukidoji- all other hentais are pale copies of Urotsukidoji.

Apart from those listed, all the other anime seems to be rubbish

Baakay · Post by **Baakay** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:53 pm

Wow, I dunno about using a term like "rubbish..." It absolutely depends on where you're coming from and what sort of story you like.

I personally would never guide someone toward any of the hentai shows as a first anime. Not that I think they're evil or anything, but I would hate to think I was perpetuating the all-too common belief that anime = dirty cartoons. ( After they've gotten past the basic "difference" of anime from other sorts of entertainment, then show 'em the good stuff

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Depends on the genre they like.

Hard to argue with Naussica -- it's one of those films that can potentially appeal to just about anyone.

While on a personal level I HATE Akira, passionately, it *is* one of the granddaddies of the art form. I'd probably go with Grave of the Fireflies over Barefoot Gen just because the latter is... incredibly graphic in places. If the person liked military stuff I'd recommend Zipang -- just don't expect much from the final episode. Or for someone with an interest in Japanese history, Kenshin. For someone who is a literature buff, either Emma or Gankutsuo.

For people who have a background with fantasy literature or D&D or the like, it's hard to beat Lodoss Wars. And if they have a sense of humor, Slayers.

And for horror? geez what is the name of the show with Lucy? I just suddenly drew a total blank. End-of-semester tired-brain going on.

Course I also am a fan of all things Gundam, but you have to have a taste for old-school anime to enjoy a lot of it. Just... jump over the tenor

Oh, and PS... of course there is humor in Japanese culture... some of it takes a little extra attention to "get" until you're used to it, but there are some absolutely hilarious things out there!! (Helps if you like puns and wordplay

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wELCOME cONSUMER · Post by **wELCOME cONSUMER** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 4:46 pm

Giant Robo!

Did I say that before? Not sure. Either way, watch it!

redwolf · Post by **redwolf** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:09 pm

I have to agree that a Ghibli movie could be the best way to introduce...the movie format makes it easier to take in...you can work on the longer series later.

Nausicaa and Totoro are my favorites. Mononoke Hime and Omoide Poro Poro (Directed & written by Takahata) are a couple that take place in Japan, the latter in modern Japan but still with some fantastic elements.

I'm not sure what is meant by excluding CG anime...losing out on a lot of neat shows like Haibane Renmei, Mushishi, Honey & Clover, etc. However, I understand if you are trying to find something that is available on dvd.

Baakay wrote:And for horror? geez what is the name of the show with Lucy? I just suddenly drew a total blank. End-of-semester tired-brain going on.

Are you talking about Elfen Lied?

dave1999artwork · Post by **dave1999artwork** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:43 pm

As far I I know, most people who get into anime are kids, usually 12-15 and are angst filled teenagers. In my case however, I was nine when I first started watching and I was into the really violent R17 anime, Devilman, North Star and that.

Maybe rubbish was a bit strong, but the better animes seem to be the shonen era animes manga dubbed in the 90s.

Anime is far too cute and androgeneous to be funny. Alot of anime has the power to touch you, but I don't recall laughing at an anime unless it was out of madness (in which case, the 20th episode in DBZ since Son Goku and Freeza started fighting)

I can understand your hate towards Akira. While the animation is flawless, and the lip-syntching done especially for the Japanese language, the majority of the anime just sees lots of battling and post apocalpytic destruction- that I did laugh at cus it just seemed to go on forever. Akira wasn't the first anime I seen, first anime was The Guyver, and before that Samurai Pizza cats and that Ulyses space show (but that's before I was consiouly aware of the genre)

Baakay · Post by **Baakay** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:21 pm

redwolf wrote:
Baakay wrote:And for horror? geez what is the name of the show with Lucy? I just suddenly drew a total blank. End-of-semester tired-brain going on.
Are you talking about Elfen Lied?

Yes, bless your gizzard. I couldn't raise Kymaera to jump-start my brain for me

oh...

and Dave, I'm 49. I would suggest that perhaps backing off on some of the more extreme definite and derogatory statements might help your sale go a bit better.

Just a suggestion.

klet · Post by **klet** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 10:25 pm

Baakay wrote:Yes, bless your gizzard. I couldn't raise Kymaera to jump-start my brain for me

Sorry. We were glued to the TV, watching Noir.

Ummmm . . . Dave, what do you mean, anime has no humor?

I've watched plenty of stuff that's hilarious . . . even more so if you know Japanese and can get some of the jokes that don't translate as well. There's a lot of slap-stick humor out there, too. Slayers is funny. Gokudo, Ranma, some parts of Hunter x Hunter. Heck, even stuff like Escaflowne and Fushigi Yuugi has its moments. Considering how few anime I've actually seen, I'd assume that there's loads more out there. You just need to know where to look.

Baakay · Post by **Baakay** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 10:51 pm

klet wrote:
Baakay wrote:Yes, bless your gizzard. I couldn't raise Kymaera to jump-start my brain for me
Sorry. We were glued to the TV, watching Noir.

Oooo! Good choice. Very good indeed.

What's always bothered me about Noir is that it was one of the most interesting shows I ever saw, visually, and I've never run across a cel from it that had one of the beautiful backgrounds with it!! frustrating!

*can't believe I didn't remember Elfen Lied. geeeeez*

Makoli · Post by **Makoli** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:07 pm

if you want something purely bizare id suggest excel saga.