DBZ...just kidding. I'm looking for good Anime!

SirValiant · Post by **SirValiant** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 7:28 pm

Hey everyone,

I wanna find another really good Anime to get into. I'm a huge fan of Dragonball Z and Berserk, and I really like Gundam Wing. I'm really into the whole theme of virtue in these anime and what is especially important is my interest in the knightly aspects in these anime. This is clearly evident in Berserk, and somewhat evident in Gundam Wing with the Gundams, and while Goku isn't a knight, he sure acts in that manner of chivalry and stuff. I really like the intricacies of Berserk and Gundam Wing in their elaborate plot and I like the feudal aspects as well. And it almost seems like I lean toward apocalyptic stories. I also really like Akira, and a sort kinda liked Metropolis and Princess Mononoke.
I didn't like Ghost in the Shell. I saw a trailer for Earthian, if anyone can tell me if they know if thats any good. Anyways, can you guys recommend anything else?

My friend was telling me something about Samurai X or something. Anyone know anything about that also?

WarpedElements · Post by **WarpedElements** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 7:46 pm

Samurai X is the precursor for Rouroni Kenshin. It's back when Kenshin was violent and a killer/etc. Check it out before watching the series just called "Rouroni Kenshin". Check out "Hellsing" if you want knights/etc. S'bout a group (Called hellsing) that is there to destroy the undead. They treat it like modern day knights (atleast the leader) and are loyal to the queen of england. Their secret weapon is a vampire of great power. He loves getting skewered. They also fight with the Vatican's (that's Catholic Pope peoples) anti-undead units because of religion/beliefs.

Lessee..virtue...I guess i shouldn't recoommend La Blue Girl then...

Inu-yasha deals with Fuedal Japan and has to do with virtue/true love/some other good stuff.

For no particular reason i'm gonna say "Noir" just because it's secret spy badass stuff.

Arigatomina · Post by **Arigatomina** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 7:48 pm

Rurouni Kenshin is good (don't care much for the actual samurai x ovas - that's just me) if you like honor codes and history in your anime - Meiji era japan, and it's not as depressing as Samurai X. And Earthian is an alright anime - rather depressing a lot of the time, and not very action packed if you aren't into romance/dramas. If you're not familiar with it, you might consider Yu Yu Hakusho - I find that it has similar traits to dbz (on the good side), but a tighter story line since it has a lot less episodes - and the fighting is cleaner, plenty of character interaction and tournaments.

ShatteredIllusionsOfKurei · Post by **ShatteredIllusionsOfKurei** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 7:59 pm

If you like Gundam Wing you'll LOVE Escaflowne! It has the suit business and pilot and ecerything like that! Look up a music video on it! It's a REALLY good anime! ^_^

Moonlight Soldier · Post by **Moonlight Soldier** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 8:07 pm

Record of Lodoss Wars...involves knights..general fantasy etc...
Very cool...

SSJVegita0609 · Post by **SSJVegita0609** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 9:12 pm

Your tastes sound very similar to mine, so try anything on my top 10 that you haven't already seen:

1. Berserk
2. X/1999
3. Rurouni Kenshin (OVA)
4. Outlaw Star
5. Trigun
6. Record of Lodoss War
7. Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
8. Princess Mononoke
9. Cowboy Bebop
10. Hellsing

BTW, the Kenshin OAV's are Samurai X.

SirValiant · Post by **SirValiant** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 11:00 pm

Wow. Thanks everyone. I also meant to ask about Ninja Scroll and Evangelion. I heard those were really good. I thought that La Blue Girl comment was pretty funny

I'm still open for any more recommendations. Anyone know where I can find out more about X/1999's or Record of Lodoss War's storyline?

Eddard_179 · Post by **Eddard_179** » Wed Jul 09, 2003 2:18 am

In my opinion Evangelion is one of the best animes ever made and an anime everyone should see. Ninja scroll is also a great movie both ar worth a look into.

EarthCurrent · Post by **EarthCurrent** » Wed Jul 09, 2003 2:24 am

Patlabor...'nuff said.

Hitori · Post by **Hitori** » Wed Jul 09, 2003 2:33 am

EarthCurrent wrote:Patlabor...'nuff said.

Oh yes!! I remember watching it over in Japan.... 8)

Teh good stuff!!