Fireduck Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Hey guys. As someone who is new to anime, it can be kind of daunting to pick and choose shows to watch and to purchase. I've gone off of reviews and word of mouth, and also just googled such topics, but I'd love to get opinions from the forum. In your guys' opinions what are the must watch anime and for a collection/collector the must own anime. Like what anime out there is considered the pinnacle of Anime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohayotaku Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 (edited) I generally don’t buy into the concept of an anime with universal appeal since everyone has their own tastes. I much prefer to think that in the vast variety of anime series there’s something for everyone instead of a few series that appeal to everyone. It’s much easier to recommend series on an individual basis . As far as exploring, I would recommend subscribing to a streaming service with a variety of titles and check out series where the concept interests you even if it’s not a genre you usually watch. I doubt Romance, Sports or Reverse Harems will ever be favorites of mine, but I have come across examples that were surprisingly enjoyable. That being said, there are some favorites of mine that tend to be pretty widely appreciated (regardless, I would recommend watching before buying if possible) Cowboy Bebop Fullmetal Alchemist (both versions are sufficiently different that they are worth checking out, though my own preference is Brotherhood) Trigun Cardcaptor Sakura Mushishi Death Note My Hero Academia Most of these are pretty mainstream, but when recommending more obscure stuff, I prefer to know a bit mire about what they’re looking for Edited June 24, 2019 by Ohiotaku 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge heartless Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 (edited) Really depends, I mean someone could recommend me some anime and I might not like them. I could recommend some anime and you might not like them. Those these animes I could watch any time. Jojos bizzarre adventure part 3 Hunter x hunter the 2000 seires Mai-hime Magi The Labyrinth of Magic, Magi kingdom of magic Fate/zero, fate/stay night unlimited blade works tv read or die tv series Dragon ball yu yu hakusho rurouni kenshin my hero academia attack on titan one punch man i was reincarnated as a slime cowboy bebop samurai champloo Danganronpa Ghost in the shell fullmetal alchemist Iria anime series Baki the grappler 2001 series and 2018 series. Edited June 24, 2019 by Serge heartless 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireduck Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 What's the general consensus on Space Dandy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohayotaku Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 (edited) If you’re looking for public opinion check out the MAL listing. As far as my own opinion, it made me laugh at times, but there were also entire episodes that did nothing for me. There are a few generally brief moments of sentiment and characterization, but it’s 95% percent a gag/parody series. I think I still have a couple of the better episodes recorded from Toonami, but not worth buying IMO. Edited June 24, 2019 by Ohiotaku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seshi Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 I second Trigun, Rurouni Kenshin/Samurai X, And Yuu Yuu Hakusho And would like to add Monster, and Inuyasha. For movies I’d also add some Miyazaki films in there, along with The girl who leapt through time, and Summer Wars. Like others have already said, and you probably are able to tell, everyone will have a different preference. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge heartless Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Some of the Miyazaki films are really good like Spirited away and princess mononoke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endynyp Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I agree with Ohiotaku; anime is really specific. But, there are some classics that while they may not have universal appeal (indeed I think they are not universally appealing) they are seminal. Lots have been mentioned already (Studio Ghibli's films). For example, Akira and Vampire Hunter D were really important films for their time (but they don't have universal appeal) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humbby Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Well the must watch series are going to be classics. Even if youre not into the genre you should still try it. Death Note Steins Gate Cowboy Bebop Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood Etc. Since I Don't Know which shows you like I cant give you recomendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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