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Most Moving Anime?

Postby y2kwizard » Sun Nov 10, 2002 2:45 pm

Hello all. I'm relatively new to the whole anime scene, and I'm looking for a good series to start with. More specifically, I'm looking for one of the most moving anime series that are out there.

I've heard that Eva tends to make people really squirm and think about life, but I really haven't heard about any really moving animes otherwise. I mean, I know that I might wanna try the Cowboy Bebops and Triguns for their coolness factors, but I'm looking for a really good, moving anime.

Anyone have any advice for me? Thanks a lot!
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Postby Gaikotsu » Sun Nov 10, 2002 2:59 pm

Well, I thought the last couple of episodes of Saber Marionette J were pretty moving, (the first 20-some episodes are almost pure comedy, but the last few eps take a much more serious turn).

Here's all the others I can think of: Boogiepop Phantom has a very engaging story, but I'm not sure if I'd call it genuinely "moving" though. Trigun had some pretty emotional moments. Jin Roh: the Wolf Brigade was a very moving experience, and I've heard good things about Grave of the Fireflies.

I also feel I should reinforce what people are saying about Evangelion. It gets quite serious in the second half, fleshing out the characters and revealing their inner demons. It can be a very moving experience if you give it the chance.
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Re: Most Moving Anime?

Postby Sub0 » Sun Nov 10, 2002 3:01 pm

y2kwizard wrote:Hello all. I'm relatively new to the whole anime scene, and I'm looking for a good series to start with. More specifically, I'm looking for one of the most moving anime series that are out there.

I've heard that Eva tends to make people really squirm and think about life, but I really haven't heard about any really moving animes otherwise. I mean, I know that I might wanna try the Cowboy Bebops and Triguns for their coolness factors, but I'm looking for a really good, moving anime.

Anyone have any advice for me? Thanks a lot!


there's this one anime that's like Ai Yori Aoshi (sorta Old Yeller humified ;-p) but it's hentai ;-p I'd imagine that'd move ppl alot... if you prefer clothes than Ai Yori Aoshi. If you aint so down with the romantics than try Ayashi No Ceres (Celestial Legend in NA), it's a bit romantic but mostly action... like a bit more intense Titanic. if you no want romantic than why ask for drama?!?! The best you'll get is a few episodes of Mellowdrama, I love mellowdrama like what my Av has (Evangelion), RahXephon has some and Outlaw Star does it nicely... JinRoh is pretty good at it (as is Metropolis) but it doesn't quite hit the spot for me... and those two are 90 minute movies so... Ai Yori Aoshi is only available fansubbed btw.
Macross and Beserk are another story, sorta Titanic (Ceres) inversed... you'll catch drama but it's more romantic but it's not... well youll see. I recomend those too.
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Postby mexicanjunior » Sun Nov 10, 2002 3:04 pm

Grave of the Fireflies will depress you like no other anime.
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Postby Sub0 » Sun Nov 10, 2002 3:10 pm

:lol: yeah jest about everybody sheds a tear when watching Grave of the Fireflys (movie) and Now and Than Here and There (12 eps)... really depressing but happy at the same time... but mostly depressing

On the other hand would be Escaflowne (26 eps) and Princess 9 (25 eps?) course I'm biased with Princess 9 cuz it's about baseball and I love baseball ;-p... otherwise it's just pretty good, not Escaflowne level (btw the Esc series is moving, the movie isn't...)
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Postby Lucia » Sun Nov 10, 2002 3:13 pm

depends on the kind of moving you are talking about
Romantic Moving:
ayashi no ceres
video girl ai
graviation
ruronin kenshin ova
vampire d bloodlust
x
love hina ova
ahh my goddesses

Misc Moving:
grave of the fireflies
fruit basket
princess mononoke
angelic layer

umm more probably but those are the ones that i have in my head so far depends on the moving you're talking about
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Postby Sub0 » Sun Nov 10, 2002 3:20 pm

Oh, Angel Sanctuary should piss you off like nothing ;-p but it does have a very good romantic undertone (3 ovas on one disc)
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Postby y2kwizard » Sun Nov 10, 2002 3:22 pm

You guys have pretty much hit what I'm looking for on the head.

These past few weeks have been a bit depressing for me, and I'm also looking for something...well...I dunno. Maybe a VENT for this depression, maybe something uplifting, or maybe something depressing. Any ideas?

Thanks again for your replies.
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Postby Lucia » Sun Nov 10, 2002 3:29 pm

if u've watched ruronin kenshin
kenshin seisouhen ova part 1 and 2 are great!!!
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Postby RadicalEd0 » Sun Nov 10, 2002 6:03 pm

Definitely check out Here and There Now and Then, and wait till you get to End of Eva, great vent for depression
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Postby Alucard_FoN » Sun Nov 10, 2002 6:07 pm

If by moving you mean animes that make you think about life and all, I would suggest RahXephon. If you mean emotionally charged... well, that kinda varies from person to person. But I was emotionally moved while watching Chobits, so that might be a good one for you.
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Postby Wonka » Sun Nov 10, 2002 6:57 pm

Dragon Pink..... very moving.
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Postby mexicanjunior » Sun Nov 10, 2002 6:59 pm

Wonka wrote:Dragon Pink..... very moving.


It certainly moved my pants. :shock:
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Postby Hakura » Sun Nov 10, 2002 7:48 pm

Okies Here is my list

Trigun - it's a very rewarding series ^^ it has emotional parts and funny comical parts. I cried a lot at one part :(:(
Angelic Layer - most of the series is cute, but I was moved by the last little bit
Berserk - awsome just plain awsome....
Now and then Here and There - you will NEVER seen another anime like this....very very good
Grave of the Fireflies - Super depressing..... but very good
Eva - Not so great until the end..and the movie End of Evangelion now thats good
Ayashi no Ceres - Romantic and weird ^^ but overall ok
Kenshin Ovas - everyone needs to see this
Onegai Teacher - good... made my cry :(:(
Maison Ikkoku - really old but super down to earth and cute


I have more but thoes stand out the most ^^
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Postby psyko » Sun Nov 10, 2002 10:37 pm

Trigun is definitely one of the most moving anime out there. It's also a very fun anime. It makes a strong case for pacifism. If you wanna see how moving anime can get, Trigun is a good one.

I personally found FLCL to be one of the most moving anime out there. Some people say it's crazy, insane, weird, which is true to an extent. But in its heart, it's a beautiful coming-of-age story, which I found to be incredibly moving. The kiss scene in episode 6 (the last episode) is one of the most moving scenes in anime.

Oh, and don't watch Love Hina if you want something moving. It's purely a fanservice and comedy anime that tries to pretend to be a romance story. You might be able to call it romance, but that would be calling an anime that in 25 episodes goes from "hi" to "I sort of might like you, but I won't tell" a romance anime. It doesn't have good comedy, either.
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