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Re: Best anime series?
I love Serial Experiments Lain, my favorite overall anime, but that's more like a long movie and isn't multi-seasons which Deb seems to be looking for.
Similar goes for BoogiePop Phantom. A lot of quality anime is only a single season, so I dunno. Tenchi Universe Ayashi no Ceres Naruto Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Great Teacher Onizuka Cowboy Bebop Lain BoogiePop Phantom Love Hina ... I watched a lot of late 90s/early 00s anime :lol: |
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Originally Posted by PhantomStranger
(Post 12118652)
The Funimation streaming is really only worth it if you have a ROKU.
If you want a free All-Access Guest Pass at Crunchyroll that lasts 48 Hours, let me know. I DO have a Roku and it's where I do most of my TV watching! I have an indoor bike trainer (use regular outdoors bike outside) and a treadmill and I do most of my triathlon training indoors so I spend hours a week watching movies and TV shows while I train. |
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Originally Posted by van der graaf
(Post 12118757)
Given your taste in shows, I am surprised no one has recommended Serial Experiments Lain. I also second FullMetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. I would also delve into 80s anime (the best era in my opinion), OAVs like 3x3 Eyes and the Hakkenden are awesome.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...s+Lain+blu-ray |
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Originally Posted by GatorDeb
(Post 12119255)
I DO have a Roku and it's where I do most of my TV watching! I have an indoor bike trainer (use regular outdoors bike outside) and a treadmill and I do most of my triathlon training indoors so I spend hours a week watching movies and TV shows while I train.
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Huh, Serial Experiments Lain is available in its entirety in Funimation and it does sound intriguing, looks like I found myself my first anime show! Thanks! :D Have to hurry up and finish up Continuum and then this within the next two weeks now.
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Originally Posted by TheBigDave
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This is off topic, but if you're looking for good stuff to watch on the Roku, check out Acorn.tv. Lots of great British mysteries, dramas and comedies. They have a one month free trial.
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Originally Posted by GatorDeb
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I do like stuff where animals represent spirits :)
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Originally Posted by GatorDeb
(Post 12119264)
What is the difference between the Classic and the non-classic?
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...s+Lain+blu-ray |
Re: Best anime series?
Originally Posted by PhantomStranger
(Post 12119794)
There are no differences except price. Funimation re-releases their sets at lower prices after the first manufacturing run has sold out and calls it "classic." Identical discs, inferior packaging.
With that said, expect the discs to be same unless we see something different. |
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Is Avatar: The Last Airbender considered Anime even though it was produced in the U.S.?
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Originally Posted by gatordeb
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is avatar: The last airbender considered anime even though it was produced in the u.s.?
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Ha ha. That thought just popped into my head as I was browsing around. So anime by definition has to be produced in Japan?
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Originally Posted by GatorDeb
(Post 12121847)
Ha ha. That thought just popped into my head as I was browsing around. So anime by definition has to be produced in Japan?
Or, as Pikachu would say, "Pika--CHU!" |
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Yep, there's a lot of U.S. (and elsewhere)-produced shows that are in the style of anime, but they're not anime.
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Originally Posted by Ash Ketchum
(Post 12121817)
No!
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Originally Posted by GatorDeb
(Post 12121933)
Hey, I just noticed something, did you go and edit the quote and un-capitalize my username and the title of the show? :lol:
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Not sure if you're still looking for series or if this would be a type of anime that you like.. But one of my favorite series is Cardcaptor Sakura. There were 3 seasons (70 episodes) and 2 movies in its run.
Don't be drawn in by the horrid Cardcaptors show (English dub). They tried to saturday morning cartoon the original series and changed the focus of the show from being about Sakura a 10 year old girl to a boy in the series that isn't the main character. They also cut and stitched together shows from multiple episodes and basically turned it into a horrible mess. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardcaptor_Sakura http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...vol1_cover.jpg It's considered a Shōjo manga series. Cardcaptor Sakura takes place in the fictional city of Tomoeda. Ten-year-old Sakura Kinomoto accidentally releases a set of magical cards known as Clow Cards from a book created and named after the sorcerer Clow Reed. |
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Originally Posted by Ash Ketchum
(Post 12122006)
No, that wasn't me. At least not intentionally. Sometimes weird things happen and you never know why. I'd swear the internet has a mind of its own.
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While Avatar: The Last Airbender is not considered Anime, but it's pretty good series.
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Renewed my Crunchyroll anime subscription and took advantage of the Funimation 6 months/$20 offer.. THough I didn't up my HuluPlus since I still don't like that they make you sit through so many commercials when you are paying for it. They have a decent amount of Anime shows to watch without paying for plus.
Now to find some stuff to watch. Watched part of No Game No Life on Crunchyroll. Seemed decent so far. |
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Originally Posted by Canis Firebrand
(Post 12122128)
Not sure if you're still looking for series or if this would be a type of anime that you like.. But one of my favorite series is Cardcaptor Sakura. There were 3 seasons (70 episodes) and 2 movies in its run.
Don't be drawn in by the horrid Cardcaptors show (English dub). They tried to saturday morning cartoon the original series and changed the focus of the show from being about Sakura a 10 year old girl to a boy in the series that isn't the main character. They also cut and stitched together shows from multiple episodes and basically turned it into a horrible mess. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardcaptor_Sakura http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...vol1_cover.jpg It's considered a Shōjo manga series. Cardcaptor Sakura takes place in the fictional city of Tomoeda. Ten-year-old Sakura Kinomoto accidentally releases a set of magical cards known as Clow Cards from a book created and named after the sorcerer Clow Reed. |
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Not a card game at all.. Sorry if the short description gave that indication.
Here's a little more. I didn't want to post too much of the plot to spoil it.. It's an older series, so likely not on any streaming service. Cardcaptor Sakura takes place in the fictional city of Tomoeda. Ten-year-old Sakura Kinomoto accidentally releases a set of magical cards known as Clow Cards from a book created and named after the sorcerer Clow Reed. Each card has its own unique ability and can assume an alternate form when activated. The guardian of the cards, Cerberus, emerges from the book and chooses Sakura to retrieve the missing cards. As she finds each card, she battles its magical personification and defeats it by sealing it away. <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/1BpPisswa1M" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> |
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No, I saw that, but it involves the character using cards :)
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The Internet TV service will stream the first four episodes of “Sailor Moon” — uncut and remastered — starting Monday, May 19, through a deal with distribution company Viz Media, which acquired exclusive North American rights to the franchise from Tokyo-based Toei Animation Co. Hulu will add two new episodes of the 200-episode series each subsequent Monday. Viz’s NeonAlley.com platform also will distribute the series via the Hulu and Hulu Plus video player. Initially, the “Sailor Moon” episodes will be subtitled. |
Re: Best anime series?
I know I'm late to the party, but I'll throw some recommendations in...
To the titles already recommneded, I'll second... Cowboy Bebop (obligatory) Gungrave FullMetal Alchemist Brotherhood (obligatory IMO) Wolf's Rain Full Metal Panic! Monster Samurai Champloo Baccano! DBZ - Debatedly the most popular anime of all time. Some new ones that no mentioned... Trigun Gun X Sword - Very underrated. A mix of Bebop and Trigun Tiger & Bunny - Don't let the name fool you, it's quality, I might be reviewing it on here soon. Big O Mushi-Shi Lupin The 3rd - I'd highly recommend the new series, Woman Called Fujiko Mine, it's an origin story. Code Geass Black Lagoon Yu Yu Hakusho. You should probably make a list, lol. Since FMA Brotherhood is on Netflix, I'd say start there. |
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