The Anime and Manga Thread v46 [OLD THREAD]

[what-wut]

Sherbros, thanks for harping on how good "A silent voice" is, I just saw it and yes indeed it is amazing, but also please accept this from the bottom of my heart.

 

[Woldog]

Sherbros, thanks for harping on how good "A silent voice" is, I just saw it and yes indeed it is amazing, but also please accept this from the bottom of my heart.

As I'm the one who started this hype train about it. You're welcome and I accept your Stone Cold middle finger.

 

[what-wut]

My Kenshin: trust and betrayal blu ray just arrived, waiting for a chance to watch it with a friend who hasn't seen this masterpiece.

The odd thing is, I kinda feel that blu ray remastering is bad for some older anime. After watching the opening clip, I kinda wish I got the normal dvd.

 

[heavyarms21]

@JBSchroeds

Latest Mercenary Enrollment

Ijin doing Ijin things , still satisfying.

 

[JBSchroeds]

@JBSchroeds

Latest Mercenary Enrollment

Ijin doing Ijin things , still satisfying.

Such a helpful lad, giving out pointers like that.

 

[Panty Raider]

if anyone is into current seasonal anime, SPY X FAMILY might be the best new show of the season.

 

[what-wut]

if anyone is into current seasonal anime, SPY X FAMILY might be the best new show of the season.

Yeah, it's really good. I saw first two episodes and I'm gonna wait for a few episodes and watch them then.

 

[Panty Raider]

Yeah, it's really good. I saw first two episodes and I'm gonna wait for a few episodes and watch them then.

IMO binging is the worst way to watch an anime. It is good to think about it over at least a day. I really had to hold off on binging Case study of vanitas.... just one a day.

 

[NoSmilez]

I don't know what is the preferred method of consuming anime now. Do I go week by week or wait till it's all done then binge it.

 

[tru3f4n]

Good list but then you included Darker than Black, and Baccano. Imo both suck ass.

I love nearly all those anime, but I think AOT is better. No story is more interesting than AOTs in anime. Most of those are good due to characters and the fights....important aspects but the narrative is the most important aspect to me and many others. Nothing beats AOT in that department.

AOT is overrated it's just doing the same shit Code Geass did just less effectively.

 

[GtehMVP]

Well thats why you dont enjoy AOT as much. You prefer characters that are more dynamic and arent one dimensional and plot devices. Imo I love the characters, Erwin, is one of the best characters in anime.

I prefer plot to characters. Shows like Severance, AOT, etc are right up my alley.


It started to....move the plot forward? By revealing twists hinted at, and foreshadowed in past seasons? I would say thats good story telling.

AOT is goat, have they finished the dub for the final season prt 2 yet? I've been waiting to binge it, just trying to avoid spoilers

Characters are important to me, but I'm all about the sweeping plot too. No anime has pulled me in quite like FMAB until AOT. They are paced so well, dripping out huge reveals, and opening the world. That's how Elden Ring felt to me, as we slowly get introduced to new locations with great backstories.

What are your favs, list as many as you want

I just started Monster. I'm really in the mood for a good thriller, and it's something I've never got around to watching. It has a such a great start so far.

Severance was fucking awesome too. I loved every minute of it, but my fav moment

Spoiler

was Dylan waking up in the closet. That was such a big wtf moment.

This motherfucker lol

 

[what-wut]

IMO binging is the worst way to watch an anime. It is good to think about it over at least a day. I really had to hold off on binging Case study of vanitas.... just one a day.

I kinda lose interest when it's 20 minutes a week. 3 episodes together is enough for me.

 

[jojoRed]

AOT is overrated it's just doing the same shit Code Geass did just less effectively.

I used to think CG was a top tier anime, even after several rewatches. I then rewatched it again last year....and its mediocre as fuck. I cant believe I actually rated it so highly. I think at the time it was great, but with age it has gotten worse.

AOT is goat, have they finished the dub for the final season prt 2 yet? I've been waiting to binge it, just trying to avoid spoilers

Characters are important to me, but I'm all about the sweeping plot too. No anime has pulled me in quite like FMAB until AOT. They are paced so well, dripping out huge reveals, and opening the world. That's how Elden Ring felt to me, as we slowly get introduced to new locations with great backstories.

What are your favs, list as many as you want

I just started Monster. I'm really in the mood for a good thriller, and it's something I've never got around to watching. It has a such a great start so far.

Severance was fucking awesome too. I loved every minute of it, but my fav moment

Spoiler

was Dylan waking up in the closet. That was such a big wtf moment.

This motherfucker lol

You have my taste bruh and the reasons why I like the same shit. Its why I love ER......

Some suggestions as good as AOT? None on that level as far as I know. I watched sub so I dunno about dub. Its probably finished.

I loved Monster early on but I always hit some episodes in the middle that have nothing happening and I drop it. But its really well done.

Youve probably seen some I rate super highly and among my favourites ever.

If you like AOT, youll like The promised Neverland Season 1 is goddamn A+++++ tier. You'll love that if you havent seen it. 12 episodes of greatness. Dont watch the next season.

Some fantastic psychological thrillers include Kaiji. This show was pretty much the main inspiration for Squid Game. Some of the games are pretty much ripoffs in the show. Its slower at points but its so worth the payoffs.

A more sports version and more fast paced is One Outs. Its damn amazing. The same author did Liar Game, which I love.

Stein's Gate. Its 12 episode.....and it took me 2 tries to get past the first 6 but trust me its damn amazing. Its honestly worth it, and I actually enjoyed the first 6 more after the second 6 episodes.

These are more shonen and youve seen em but I love these:
These anime litter my top 25.

FMA: B
AOT
Death Note
Ippo. I love this shit, still the only manga I read.
Hunter X Hunter. Both versions, I love the darkness of the first.
Yu Yu Hakashu
Cowboy Bepop
Great Teacher Onizuka
Rainbow
Devilman Crybaby. Some of the best music in an anime ever. Episode 9 can make anyone cry. Edgy and might not be for everyone but I loved it.
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure

Newer anime that may make the list if their series finishes strong:

Vinland Saga
Jujutsu Kaisen
Demon Slayer [I know, I know but that animation, the fights ooooh]
Tower of God

Guilty Pleasure that may make my top 10 if it finishes strong:

Kaguya Love is War [dub]. Great narrator, some absurd logic, and some dumb characters. Romance but fuck it man, just enjoy it.
Man Severence is awesome, too bad we need to wait a year for the second season. I love this kind of onion storytelling where new reveals put everything into context but also makes us question more.

 

[rob mafia]

These anime litter my top 25.


AOT
...
Newer anime that may make the list if their series finishes strong:

 

[Cole train]

We could really use new season of kaisen

Besto friendos

 

[jojoRed]

Im an anime only.

I hear manga readers crying but season 4 has been amazing.

Season 3 Part 2 is the greatest season of any anime ever. Isayama cant possibly have fucked it as badly as manga dweebs say.

 

[Threetrees]

I used to think CG was a top tier anime, even after several rewatches. I then rewatched it again last year....and its mediocre as fuck. I cant believe I actually rated it so highly. I think at the time it was great, but with age it has gotten worse.


You have my taste bruh and the reasons why I like the same shit. Its why I love ER......

Some suggestions as good as AOT? None on that level as far as I know. I watched sub so I dunno about dub. Its probably finished.

I loved Monster early on but I always hit some episodes in the middle that have nothing happening and I drop it. But its really well done.

Youve probably seen some I rate super highly and among my favourites ever.

If you like AOT, youll like The promised Neverland Season 1 is goddamn A+++++ tier. You'll love that if you havent seen it. 12 episodes of greatness. Dont watch the next season.

Some fantastic psychological thrillers include Kaiji. This show was pretty much the main inspiration for Squid Game. Some of the games are pretty much ripoffs in the show. Its slower at points but its so worth the payoffs.

A more sports version and more fast paced is One Outs. Its damn amazing. The same author did Liar Game, which I love.

Stein's Gate. Its 12 episode.....and it took me 2 tries to get past the first 6 but trust me its damn amazing. Its honestly worth it, and I actually enjoyed the first 6 more after the second 6 episodes.

These are more shonen and youve seen em but I love these:
These anime litter my top 25.

FMA: B
AOT
Death Note
Ippo. I love this shit, still the only manga I read.
Hunter X Hunter. Both versions, I love the darkness of the first.
Yu Yu Hakashu
Cowboy Bepop
Great Teacher Onizuka
Rainbow
Devilman Crybaby. Some of the best music in an anime ever. Episode 9 can make anyone cry. Edgy and might not be for everyone but I loved it.
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure

Newer anime that may make the list if their series finishes strong:

Vinland Saga
Jujutsu Kaisen
Demon Slayer [I know, I know but that animation, the fights ooooh]
Tower of God

Guilty Pleasure that may make my top 10 if it finishes strong:

Kaguya Love is War [dub]. Great narrator, some absurd logic, and some dumb characters. Romance but fuck it man, just enjoy it.
Man Severence is awesome, too bad we need to wait a year for the second season. I love this kind of onion storytelling where new reveals put everything into context but also makes us question more.

You have great taste bro !

 

[Threetrees]

Isayama cant possibly have fucked it as badly as manga dweebs say.

Here’s hoping there’s an anima exclusive ending

 

[jojoRed]

You have great taste bro !

Thanks man.

I could have huge lists for each category or genre. Ive watched too many anime in my lifetime. Im a huge sucker for a good Shonen or sports anime.

Here’s hoping there’s an anima exclusive ending

Fuck, it can't be as bad a GOT surely.

Im coping now but man with a story this well planned and written, he cant have fucked it up. Maybe Im coping lol...

I remember him putting out the final panels a few years ago, long before the end of the series.

 

[Threetrees]

Thanks man.

I could have huge lists for each category or genre. Ive watched too many anime in my lifetime. Im a huge sucker for a good Shonen or sports anime.

Fuck, it can't be as bad a GOT surely.

Im coping now but man with a story this well planned and written, he cant have fucked it up. Maybe Im coping lol...

I remember him putting out the final panels a few years ago, long before the end of the series.

Without spoilers I can say it’s not as bad as I think people make it out to be. It’s just a very jarring way to end the story.