Is there anything like NGE or Lain out there?

criticalx · Post by **criticalx** » Sun May 18, 2008 5:14 pm

I haven't watched any anime in years, but I'm looking to get back into it.

My favorites would have to be Neon Genesis: Evangelion and Serial Experiments: Lain. The art direction in both can be pretty abstract and bizarre, just like their storylines.

Basically, I want something that's going to mind-eff me. Something original that dwells in the intellectual/spiritual/metaphysical realm. Action is a plus.

Any suggestions would be appriciated.

The Origonal Head Hunter · Post by **The Origonal Head Hunter** » Sun May 18, 2008 6:27 pm

Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, it dives into the spiritual and metaphysical.

hasteroth · Post by **hasteroth** » Sun May 18, 2008 6:28 pm

The Origonal Head Hunter wrote:Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, it dives into the spiritual and metaphysical.

I was gonna say that...

Well there's always Noein.

godix · Post by **godix** » Sun May 18, 2008 6:57 pm

Higurashi no naku koro ni. Doesn't really explain what it's doing until the second season (Higurashi no naku koro ni Kai) but trust me, it's better without the explanation. Just stick to regular higurashi and pretend Kai doesn't exist.

Yok/0 · Post by **Yok/0** » Sun May 18, 2008 7:13 pm

hasteroth wrote:
The Origonal Head Hunter wrote:Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, it dives into the spiritual and metaphysical.

I thought it was about the dance?

The Origonal Head Hunter · Post by **The Origonal Head Hunter** » Sun May 18, 2008 7:16 pm

Yoko+ wrote:
hasteroth wrote:
The Origonal Head Hunter wrote:Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, it dives into the spiritual and metaphysical.

I thought it was about the dance?

its a tribal dance.

Lyrs · Post by **Lyrs** » Sun May 18, 2008 9:51 pm

Dennou Coil - explores the electronic and virtual side of the interconnected world-Net-scape through the eyes and minds of children. It provides a fairly imaginative look at the code work, tools, and personalities behind the building of software and technology in general. Best Intellectual Anime of 2007. If you liked Lain, you'll love Dennou Coil.

Ghost Hound - explores the spiritual and Shintoistic side of the spirit-worldscape through the eyes of a group of kids whose lives are entwined together by forces larger, more powerful, and vastly more egotistic then their own. Wheras evangelion drew inspiration from the Bible, Ghost Hound draws from the myths, legends, and shamanistic practices of Japan's ancient pantheistic religion.

LivingFlame · Post by **LivingFlame** » Sun May 18, 2008 10:25 pm

Ergo Proxy. Can't believe that wasn't mentioned yet. Definitely Ergo Proxy.

Ishbalan · Post by **Ishbalan** » Mon May 19, 2008 12:36 am

godix wrote:Higurashi no naku koro ni. Doesn't really explain what it's doing until the second season (Higurashi no naku koro ni Kai) but trust me, it's better without the explanation. Just stick to regular higurashi and pretend Kai doesn't exist.

Quoted for truth

ZephyrStar · Post by **ZephyrStar** » Mon May 19, 2008 12:59 am

RahXephon ...it's kindof an eva clone, but it's really good.