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When was the best anime made?

1970's (and before... is there any before that?)
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1980's
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1990's
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56%
It just keeps getting better! (2000's)
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Hi all,

It's been a long time since I've watched any new anime. Any suggestions of new stuff (say, last 3-5 years) that's good? I think the only one I've seen is Death Note, which I did like. For a basis, here are some of my favoite series:

Fruits Basket
Tenchi
Utena
Cowboy Bebop
Ah! My Goddess
Kare Kano
Kenshin

I guess I like comedy, light-hearted stuff mostly. Not really into gore or vampires. Don't mind some yaoi.

Help me find new crack!! :wow:
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MMMMMM crack Ive been watching:

Gankutsuou - took a while to get used to the animation style, but I grew to enjoy it. It is a Count of Monte Cristo Space opera type thing.

Bokurano - INSANELY sad but really well done, I bawled like a little girl.

Tekkonkinkreet - a movie I fell in love with.

Ongoing ones:

Natsume Yuu-jin Chou - Its almost like a drama, I am hooked.

07-Ghost - I was really into this one, but the last episode, 9 I think, they lost me a little bit. It could go either way from there :D

Code Geass is another one I've been trying to catch up on.
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If you like Utena, you might like Mnemosyne, although it's not very light-hearted.

Have you seen Trigun? Full Metal Alchemist?

Yakitate!! Japan

Mushishi

Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

These are some of my favorites that may fit what you like. Enjoy! :D
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No I have not seen Trigun . What's it like?
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If you want a light-hearted comedy, you could check out Lovely Complex. It's about 26 episodes.
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I have not seen a ton of newer stuff, but I have seen two recent things that have impressed me. One is Death Note which you mentioned, and the other is Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann.

I would definitely recommend Gurren Lagann. It's mainly very lighthearted but plenty of interesting twists and great action.
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I second Natsume Yuu-jin Chou. Gives a glimpse into Japanese culture on the supernatural. Mushishi is great too, not funny but meaningful and touching.

The other one I enjoyed because the romance was realistic (as in boy meets girl but doesn't immediately fall in love) is Toradora.

Have you watched Bleach? Lotsa action and humour :)
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light romance/funny/ touching

Fushigi Yuugi ***** my favorite :D

Itazura na Kiss

Bokura ga Ita

A Cheeky Angel

Nodame Cantabile

Aishiteruze Baby

Full Moon wo Sagashite

Kaikan Phase- not as good as the manga
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Nana
Vampire Knight
Vampire Knight Guilty ....etc, etc
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The 90's were definitely the bomb for me!

I loved Fruits Basket, surprisingly enough.

Does anyone know of any newer good mecha anime (besides Gundam) to watch?
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HAHAHA I just found a super fun new series, I'm about half way thru it's called Skip Beat. All about a girl who gets dumped so she swears to become a famous idol to get revenge. I'm laughing out loud constantly.
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HAHAHA I just found a super fun new series, I'm about half way thru it's called Skip Beat. All about a girl who gets dumped so she swears to become a famous idol to get revenge. I'm laughing out loud constantly.
Waiting for the new season :^^:

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Well a couple that are not comedys but I found to be quite good are Stellvia & Kurau Phantom Memory.

For light comedy with compelling story I could add Tsukuyomi Moon Phase , Shakugan no Shana & Mai Hime.
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Well a couple that are not comedys but I found to be quite good are Stellvia & Kurau Phantom Memory.

For light comedy with compelling story I could add Tsukuyomi Moon Phase , Shakugan no Shana & Mai Hime.
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Your purpose is light comedy with compelling story I could add Tsukuyomi Moon Phase Shakugan no Shana Mai Hime.
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Your purpose is light comedy with compelling story I could add Tsukuyome Moon Phase Shakugan no Shana Mai Hime.
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