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Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: hooded-unknown on April 08, 2007, 07:35:07 PM
I'm interested in seeing what anime people like or liked the most. I also want to know what are the "hit" series right now. You can list your top 5  :P

1 Fruits Basket
2 Sailor Moon
3 Tenchi Muyo
4 FMA
5 Trigun

As you can see, I'm very old school...  :wink:
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: Spiritsnare on April 08, 2007, 07:36:36 PM
I'm burning several series and shoving them in your backpack once we come back from spring break. >3
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: hooded-unknown on April 08, 2007, 07:40:01 PM
Quote from: SpiritsnareI'm burning several series and shoving them in your backpack once we come back from spring break. >3

Aiyah, thank you so much x__x I'm doing this too for the sake of the artist "colony". I have no idea what to draw *sobs*

And I think I put this thread in the wrong section ;__;
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: Nina Star 9 on April 08, 2007, 09:58:58 PM
welllll~~ this is really easy for me to narrow down to 3 series.





in fact... it's becuase i really only like 3 series. xD


1. kino no tabi (simply becuase it pwns? not much to say about this one...)
2. cowboy bebop (who cares if it was on adult swim. really. :P it's still awesome to me.)
3. red garden (i started watching it because of the annoyingly poppy opening theme... >_>; who cares if it is their worst song... then i got hooked on all the treen drama and lesbians. XD)


so~ o_o; hope that helps.
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: LordKefka on April 08, 2007, 10:00:42 PM
I have no top anything. But I did like these ones off the top of my head..

Planetes
She and Her Cat
Comedy
Monster
Honey and Clover II
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: LordKefka on April 08, 2007, 10:03:18 PM
And I don't think that list is considered old school..=\

I think old school would be more like original Gundam, BGC OVA, Gunbuster, Getter Robo etc etc etc...
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: Emerge on April 08, 2007, 11:14:16 PM
1. Vandread
2. Onegai Twins
3. Shakugan no Shana
4. Kannaduki no Miko
5. .hack//Liminality

why is Vandread on top? because Pyoro Py0wnz j00 :twisted:
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: LastElixir on April 09, 2007, 12:28:42 AM
hmmm...

all time favs:

-Cowboy Bebop
-Master Keaton
-Kino no Tabi
-Mushishi
-Kaleidostar
-Paniponi Dash

Current favs:

-Hidamari Sketch
-Code Geass
-Bartender
etcetc

j
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: Spiritsnare on April 09, 2007, 06:55:04 AM
It's really hard to pin down anything, but if I really had to choose, my first and last pick would be Azumanga Daioh, simply because it (along with Spirit of Wonder) got me into anime.
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: ~~Loktera~~ on April 09, 2007, 08:18:17 AM
All-Times:

~Tenchi Muyo!! (TV)
~Sakura Taisen.
~Urusei Yatsura
~Ranma 1/2
~Darling (Hentai OAV)

Current:

~Death Note
~Kanon
~Hayate the Combat Butler
~Nagasarete Arantou
~Honey & Clover (I & II)
~Magi pokaan
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: Pimpstress Rei on April 09, 2007, 01:16:00 PM
Bubblegum Crisis (regular and Crash)
Gunbuster
Ranma 1/2
Devil Hunter Yohko
Onegai Teacher
Onegai Twins
Bleach
Ayashi no Ceres
Rurouni Kenshin

Yep.
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: Barnes on April 09, 2007, 03:22:07 PM
QuoteBubblegum Crisis (regular and Crash)

HUZZAH! (Haven't seen Crash yet, though.)

Current fave:

-Project A-Ko (I could possibly call this the funniest anime of all time, if I also call Alien the scariest movie of all time)
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: mDuo13 on April 09, 2007, 09:38:59 PM
1. Shingetsutan Tsukihime
2. .hack//SIGN
3. Monster
4. Madlax
5. Ah! My Goddess

Order subject to change without notice.
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: Jehuty on April 09, 2007, 09:39:50 PM
Top 5

Azumanga Daioh
Guyver
Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle
Moonphase
Ikki Tousen

That's in no particular order.
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: Makou on April 09, 2007, 10:15:17 PM
Not sure in what kind of order these would be in, but I like:
Air
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
Code Geass
Fruits Basket
. . .
Is that it?
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: Spiritsnare on April 09, 2007, 10:55:27 PM
Quote from: MakouNot sure in what kind of order these would be in, but I like:
Air
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
Code Geass
Fruits Basket
. . .
Is that it?

I thought you had a bit of an obsession with Fate/stay night?
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: JorgeRPG077 on April 09, 2007, 11:22:02 PM
I'm the one that has Fate/Stay Night as my current obsession along with Rozen Maiden and speaking of which:

1)Evangelion
2)Revolutionary Girl Utena
3)Elfen Lied
4)Rozen Maiden
5)Fate/Stay Night
6)Kanon 2006 version
7)Gankutsuou:The Count of Monte Cristo
8)Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni
9)The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
10)Trinity Blood
11)Tsukuyomi Moon Phase
12)Azumanga Daioh
13)Giant Robo
14)All of UC Gundam
15)Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha(3 seasons)
16)Sailor Moon S
17)Ghost In The Shell:Stand Alone Complex(both seasons)
18)Pani Poni Dash
19)Cowboy Bepop
20)Samurai Champloo
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: Makou on April 10, 2007, 12:30:28 AM
Quote from: Spiritsnare
Quote from: MakouNot sure in what kind of order these would be in, but I like:
Air
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
Code Geass
Fruits Basket
. . .
Is that it?

I thought you had a bit of an obsession with Fate/stay night?
Let's just say the anime wasn't up to par.
Though, don't say that to my previous forumites. They'd kill me for such heresy >.>
(Especially Royal Knight.... god, I miss the big lug).
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: Tsubasa on April 10, 2007, 07:37:35 AM
I never really tried to distill my favorites of favorites into a list of 5.  I find myself having a hard time.

My top 3 would probably be:

-Martian Successor Nadesico
-Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha A's
-ToHeart

From there, there are a few other titles and I'm not sure which ones to advance to the list: Happy Lesson, Slayers NEXT, Saber Marionette J, AIR, and Kanon.

And then there are those that I'd also consider, but I'd rather consume them in other forms: Card Captor Sakura (manga) and Sakura Taisen (game).

I think I'll just leave the list of 3.... ^^;
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: phoenixphire24 on April 10, 2007, 07:59:58 AM
1. Full Metal Alchemist
2. Yakitate!! Japan
3. Ouran High School Host Club
4. Death Note
5. Hellsing
6. Fruits Basket
7. Cardcaptor Sakura
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: LastElixir on April 10, 2007, 09:33:34 AM
Quote from: TsubasaI never really tried to distill my favorites of favorites into a list of 5.  I find myself having a hard time.

My top 3 would probably be:

-Martian Successor Nadesico
-Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha A's
-ToHeart

From there, there are a few other titles and I'm not sure which ones to advance to the list: Happy Lesson, Slayers NEXT, Saber Marionette J, AIR, and Kanon.

And then there are those that I'd also consider, but I'd rather consume them in other forms: Card Captor Sakura (manga) and Sakura Taisen (game).

I think I'll just leave the list of 3.... ^^;

It's all about SMJ and Slayers NEXT!

1. Cherry is moe.
2. Ragna Blade blew my mind back in the day.
2. Zelgadis is moe.

j
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: JorgeRPG077 on April 10, 2007, 09:35:34 AM
Quote from: Makou
Quote from: Spiritsnare
Quote from: MakouNot sure in what kind of order these would be in, but I like:
Air
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
Code Geass
Fruits Basket
. . .
Is that it?

I thought you had a bit of an obsession with Fate/stay night?
Let's just say the anime wasn't up to par.
Though, don't say that to my previous forumites. They'd kill me for such heresy >.>
(Especially Royal Knight.... god, I miss the big lug).

YOU FAIL

*TAKES OUT DARK SABER'S SWORD*  :twisted:
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: Tsubasa on April 10, 2007, 10:13:16 AM
Quote from: RyuHayabusa
Quote from: Makou
Quote from: Spiritsnare
Quote from: MakouNot sure in what kind of order these would be in, but I like:
Air
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
Code Geass
Fruits Basket
. . .
Is that it?

I thought you had a bit of an obsession with Fate/stay night?
Let's just say the anime wasn't up to par.
Though, don't say that to my previous forumites. They'd kill me for such heresy >.>
(Especially Royal Knight.... god, I miss the big lug).

YOU FAIL

*TAKES OUT DARK SABER'S SWORD*  :twisted:
I see where he's coming from.  The FSN anime covered only about half of the game and didn't cover what's considered by many to be the best scenario: Heaven's Feel.  It didn't even have the epic conclusion to the Unlimited Blade Works scenario.
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: Sunara Ishi on April 10, 2007, 10:49:17 AM
I also see where he's coming from... so I don't mind...

I suppose my list would be:

1.Vampire Princess Miyu
2.Sakura Taisen
3-5:
Kanon
Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha A's
Jigoku Shoujo

Its hard to list faves as there's so many awesome series... but VPM will always be my #1. >.<
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: DemonLordZabuza on April 10, 2007, 10:59:49 AM
Quote from: RyuHayabusa
Quote from: Makou
Quote from: Spiritsnare
Quote from: MakouNot sure in what kind of order these would be in, but I like:
Air
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
Code Geass
Fruits Basket
. . .
Is that it?

I thought you had a bit of an obsession with Fate/stay night?
Let's just say the anime wasn't up to par.
Though, don't say that to my previous forumites. They'd kill me for such heresy >.>
(Especially Royal Knight.... god, I miss the big lug).

YOU FAIL

*TAKES OUT DARK SABER'S SWORD*  :twisted:
Last I recall LadyKaren had that sword...but anywho...

But my list of of bestes anime series:
Saint Seiya...woot for spanish dub :D
One Piece...leave me alone I love Shonen
...ummm...thats all I can think of as of right now
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: Tsubasa on April 10, 2007, 11:05:38 AM
Quote from: DemonLordZabuzaOne Piece...leave me alone I love Shonen
OMG, One Piece.  A favorite of mine too, but in manga form.
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: otakuya on April 10, 2007, 11:17:15 AM
1. Slayers (TV, Next, Try)
2. Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
3. Azumanga Daioh
4. Ranma 1/2
5. School Rumble/Nigakki
6. Tsubasa R. Chronicle
7. Fullmetal Alchemist
8. Tenchi Muyo
9. Ah Megami-sama
10. Ai Yori Aoshi
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: LastElixir on April 10, 2007, 11:59:08 AM
Quote from: Tsubasa
Quote from: DemonLordZabuzaOne Piece...leave me alone I love Shonen
OMG, One Piece.  A favorite of mine too, but in manga form.

yeap, finally read vol 45... OMG clazy time

j
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: Jun-Watarase on April 10, 2007, 12:03:47 PM
Quote from: Emerge1. Vandread
2. Onegai Twins
3. Shakugan no Shana
4. Kannaduki no Miko
5. .hack//Liminality

why is Vandread on top? because Pyoro Py0wnz j00 :twisted:

I LOVE the storyline and the ending of KnM, but IMO, the anime sort of... sucked. XD; The manga is really cool, though. I skipped through the mecha during the anime. (Don't kill me.)
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: Spiritsnare on April 10, 2007, 12:07:20 PM
Quote from: Jun-Watarase
Quote from: Emerge1. Vandread
2. Onegai Twins
3. Shakugan no Shana
4. Kannaduki no Miko
5. .hack//Liminality

why is Vandread on top? because Pyoro Py0wnz j00 :twisted:

I LOVE the storyline and the ending of KnM, but IMO, the anime sort of... sucked. XD; The manga is really cool, though. I skipped through the mecha during the anime. (Don't kill me.)

So you weren't there to see Necoco making things go BOM.
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: zoupzuop2 on April 10, 2007, 12:58:50 PM
I wouldn't put things in a specific order, given that I'm not INTO all that many animes...

...Haruhi Suzumiya is respectable because it has something for everyone. It has philosophy for those that like their entertainment deep, humor for those seeking something light of heart, and GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS for those who happen to like that sort'a thing. Haruhi's li'l brigade covers a whole BUNCH of moé traits in one season alone, most notably meido, bunny, fuku, 'silent girl', loli, the 'down-south' accent girl...
I like it because it does what it does well. It's certainly not the first anime ever to be deep, nor was it the first to have a gajillion moé girls running around at once, nor was it the first to have a hinted 'maybe he's yaoi', but it melds it all into one show quite nicely. And it's funny to see Haruhi pushing Kyon around. XD

Ranma ½ was my first sole anime love. It, too, has something for everyone, but in a far more simple fashion. It's got action for the average beef-jerky eating joe, comedy for the ones who take particular liking to laughing, and romance for those who enjoy it. Every character has SOMETHING that makes them specifically unique, and they all somehow contribute to the madness, if at least for a comment. Each one has their flaws, qualities, hangups... all without getting too emotional and/or involved with the character. Within a few episodes, you feel as if you relate to at least 3 of them, and could have a conversation with anyone there. The anime sort'a damaged the integrity of the story and characters, and the english dub moreso (what happened to Kasumi's intelligence and Gosunkugi's spine? They went missing somewhere... ;_; ), but they're all dear to me in some way or another. It's so easy to get caught up in Ranma and Akane's romance, the same way so many 'normal people' (PLEASE no references to my first JerryCon.) get caught up with Ross and Rachel of FRIENDS.

Princess Princess was a surprising one too. It detailed, in a rather unorthodox fashion, what it takes to be a MAN... integrity, honor, dedication. The humor mixed nicely with the drama.
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: DemonLordZabuza on April 10, 2007, 01:38:27 PM
Quote from: Tsubasa
Quote from: DemonLordZabuzaOne Piece...leave me alone I love Shonen
OMG, One Piece.  A favorite of mine too, but in manga form.
I will agree that the manga is flippin awesome :D
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: Zee on April 10, 2007, 04:33:46 PM
One Piece
Cowboy Bebop
Rurouni Kenshin
Death Note

Those are my top 4. ^^

EDIT: I can't believe I forgot Slayers. :P  Make that my top 5.
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: JorgeRPG077 on April 10, 2007, 04:39:10 PM
Quote from: DemonLordZabuza
Quote from: RyuHayabusa
Quote from: Makou
Quote from: Spiritsnare
Quote from: MakouNot sure in what kind of order these would be in, but I like:
Air
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
Code Geass
Fruits Basket
. . .
Is that it?

I thought you had a bit of an obsession with Fate/stay night?
Let's just say the anime wasn't up to par.
Though, don't say that to my previous forumites. They'd kill me for such heresy >.>
(Especially Royal Knight.... god, I miss the big lug).

YOU FAIL

*TAKES OUT DARK SABER'S SWORD*  :twisted:
Last I recall LadyKaren had that sword...but anywho...

But my list of of bestes anime series:
Saint Seiya...woot for spanish dub :D
One Piece...leave me alone I love Shonen
...ummm...thats all I can think of as of right now

and speaking of which, I need, no, DEMAND to see a pic of her wearing that :P
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: ultramangaia on April 10, 2007, 06:13:37 PM
So hard to choose just 5 so I`ll list 10.

1.Naruto- tv,movies
2.Escaflowne -tv
3.Rurouni Kenshin- tv
4.Cowboy Bebop-tv,movie
5.Trigun-tv
6.Trinity Blood-tv
7.Fate/stay night-tv
8.Nanoha A`s
9.Eva-tv,movies
10. Fullmetal Alchemist-tv,movie
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: Mew on April 11, 2007, 03:20:05 PM
As of recent, Code Geass, by far.

Other really good series include Fullmetal Alchemist, BLOOD+, and Gankutsuou. I'm sure there are many others but these are the only ones I can remember atm.
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: JorgeRPG077 on April 11, 2007, 04:12:17 PM
Quote from: GokuMew2As of recent, Code Geass, by far.

Other really good series include Fullmetal Alchemist, BLOOD+, and Gankutsuou. I'm sure there are many others but these are the only ones I can remember atm.

Blood+? you gotta be kidding me, right? That series was crap all the way through. No matter how many times i tried getting into the story and characters, i just couldn't. and basically, Saya, THE Saya from the original Blood OVA got turned into a wimp, and when they tried to make her bad-ass again near the end of the series, the writers failed. It felt contrived and the writers did a great disservice to one of the most badass characters in anime. I felt cheated, really, I did.
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: gmontem on April 11, 2007, 04:45:26 PM
Berserk
Cowboy Bebop
Full Metal Panic Fumoffu
Sexy Commando    XD;;
Twelve Kingdoms, even though neither anime nor novel is finished. =[
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: PacificPikachu on April 11, 2007, 05:30:13 PM
1. Cowboy Bebop
2. Wolf's Rain
3. Gankutsuou
4. Mushishi

Those are my absolutely locked-in top four--after that it's a mess of Honey & Clover, Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu, RahXephon, Last Exile, Kino's Journey, Fullmetal Alchemist, Haibane Renmei, Naruto and a TON of other things I'm not even going to bother listing. I have wayyy too many favorites. ^^;

That's not including anime movies. XD; Because otherwise it just gets too complicated.
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: neko ewen on April 29, 2007, 08:02:32 PM
The ones that have had the most enduring appeal for me are Azumanga Daioh and Evangelion.

Others that I really really like include:
Lucky Star
Key the Metal Idol
Pretty Sammy
Rurouni Kenshin
Tenchi Muyou!
Battle Athletes Victory
Code Geass
Scryed
Fullmetal Alchemist
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: Tsubasa on April 29, 2007, 08:05:01 PM
Quote from: neko ewenBattle Athletes Victory
Good stuff.  Not sure if it'd be in my top list, but it's an "old" favorite.
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: short_storiesgl on April 30, 2007, 10:54:26 PM
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Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: Chpal on May 10, 2007, 03:42:03 PM
hard to decide but the anime im always in the mood to watch would ahve to be:
Chobits
Strawberry Panic!
Welcome to the NHK
Kasimasi
Excel Saga
Elfen Lied
Deathnote
The Melancholy of Harui Suzumiya
and Ashiteruzi Baby
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: Jehuty on May 10, 2007, 10:14:01 PM
Tsukuyomi Moon Phase...
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: felicity869 on May 12, 2007, 03:05:57 AM
1. Planetes
2. Paradise Kiss
3. Fruits Basket
4. Chobits
5. ________ umm...I lose
Title: What are the best anime series to you, by far?
Post by: Jelly Donut on May 28, 2007, 05:00:08 PM
1. Samurai Champloo
2. Naruto
3. Bleach
4. Onegai Teacher
5. Ranma 1/2
6. Great Teacher Onizuka