RepentantSky Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 I'm growing tired of Shounen. I don't want to see another anime like DBZ, Naruto, My Hero Academia, SAO, or anything like that. I want something unique, something that tries to catch your eye with more than just visuals, something that is just different. I haven't watched an anime in full since AoT season 2, and I'm tried of dropping anime ultimately because things are so samey. I'm asking for a tall order here, and I know that, but I really, really want something to watch that's interesting, good, and doesn't try to rely too heavily on cliche's. I need something new and different, because I don't want the occasional rare anime that everyone is into to be the only thing I watch, especially since I so rarely enjoy those few great anime as much as most people do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whutever42 Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 I had this problem as well. The problem for me is the incredible length of those shows you listed. What I did (I don't know if it will work for you) is to instead of watch popular stuff watch series with 13-25 episodes. Doing this defiantly got me back into anime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssjup81 Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 How can we recommend something if we don't know what you like? No shounen, got that. What genre do you lean towards in general. For instance, I like mystery and crime stuff in a general sense, whether it's a novel, fanfiction, comic, manga, live-action television show, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beocat Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 I think it's the genre. They do a lot of the same things especially as far as moving the plot forward. Drop that genre and try a few different things. Another - horror anime. 12 episodes. Ah! My Goddess - romance anime. Moribito - action with meaning. Psycho-Pass - mystery psychological thriller Selector infected WIXOSS - magical girl card anime, very different and pushes some boundaries Uta no Prince-Sama - reverse harem and a really fun time. I smiled so much Hanayamata - slice of life, good watch, interesting and helps you slow down some without grounding to a halt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RepentantSky Posted April 9, 2018 Author Share Posted April 9, 2018 7 hours ago, ssjup81 said: How can we recommend something if we don't know what you like? No shounen, got that. What genre do you lean towards in general. For instance, I like mystery and crime stuff in a general sense, whether it's a novel, fanfiction, comic, manga, live-action television show, etc. As long as it's not shounen, I'm open to pretty much anything as long as it can stand out among all the other anime in it's genre. @Beocat I haven't seen the last one of those. I will gladly so ahead and check it out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadMeatKiller Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Drifters - historical figures teleported to a different world which they would fight off the 'Ends'. A place further than the universe - Slice of life, school girls goes to Antarctica. Yuru Camp - Slice of life, comedy, about girls camping. Ballroom e Youkoso - its a shounen (According to MAL) but it has a different vibe compared to those popular shounens. Its about a school boy joining and competing ballroom competitions. Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e - school life, psychological, drama, about class rankings. hope it helps ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beocat Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 5 hours ago, RepentantSky said: @Beocat I haven't seen the last one of those. I will gladly so ahead and check it out. Let me know what you think of it. I really enjoyed it, probably my favorite Slice of Life. I was listing by memory (trying for one anime of each genre) but there are a few other anime in my collection you might not have seen but would enjoy if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssjup81 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 (edited) On 4/10/2018 at 4:55 AM, RepentantSky said: As long as it's not shounen, I'm open to pretty much anything as long as it can stand out among all the other anime in it's genre. How about shoujo? :-P lol Joking aside, dunno if they "stand out" because that type of thing is highly subjective. For example, a lot of people like Naruto. I got bored of it, but I really like Hunter x Hunter and find that it's better written and stuff. Anyway, here are some suggestions for comedy, drama, slice of life, supernatural, mystery, etc., that comes to mind for me: Azumanga Daioh Excel Saga Jungle wa Itsumo Hale Nochi Guu Jungle wa Itsumo Hale Nochi Guu Deluxe Jungle wa Itsumo Hale Nochi Guu Final Noir Isshukan Friends Kuroshitsuji Kuroshitsuji II Marmalade Boy Detective Conan Edited April 12, 2018 by ssjup81 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.p Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 steins; gate bungou stray dogs one outs gansta drifters I think these will help you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG-Anime Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Hi , maybe check out Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beocat Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 @RepentantSky tried any yet? Still having trouble or want more suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Part_time_anime Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 (edited) Food wars!!! Known as Shokugeki no Souma - this anime is so unique and amazing. It’s about chefs that have a battle. Whoever can make the best dish and impress the judges win. It sounds dull but it’s not it’s actually amazing I definitely recommend this anime to you. I’m still watching it as new episodes are being released. the cooking is soo intense so it’s the judging part of it, one of the episode I actually started sweating lol just kidding. My point is it’s an overall an amazing anime must watch. It was almost part of my top ten. Had to place pic because the anime is amazing and intense. Edited May 3, 2018 by Part_time_anime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivi Hyuuga Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Charlotte The Land of the Lustrous ef: A Tale of Memories Violet Evergarden A Place Further Than The Universe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misari Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Raxephon Baccano Gunslinger Girl Samurai champloo Karekano Kodomo no omocha Honey and clover C the money soul and possibily control Spice and wolf Maoyuu Maho Yusha Kami no Puzzle 91 days Argento soma the rose of Versailes Psycho pass welcome to nhk if you want more https://www.anime-planet.com/users/Akagi92/anime?sort=rating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierrem70 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 I would recommend watching The Disastrous Life of Saiki K it's a great Anime!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasazaki Chan Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 I ♡♡♡ thriller animes so I would recommend Death Note, Terror in Resonance, Another, Mirai no Nikki, or Hell Girl. Don't binge watch Hell Girl.. Hell Girl is an anime you want to watch a few every night to satisfy your lust to watch thriller animes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RepentantSky Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 I should respond to this thread. It feels kind of mean to leave you all hanging like that. So, I have watched and I really liked Hanayamata. It was without different. I have watched anime like Food Wars, Samurai Champloo and Cowboy Bebop, the latter two which I watched as the anime first appeared in the West. @Sasazaki Chan I have heard and seen all of those but Hell Girl, I will have to give it a shot. @pierrem70 I have watched that and wasn't a huge fan sadly. I never finished it. @Misari I have seen, Welcome to the NHK, Psycho Pass, Spice and Wolf, Karekano, Gunslinger Girl, Baccano, and I already said, Samurai Champloo, but there are a few there that I need to try and see what I think, so thank you. @Vivi Hyuuga I have seen Violet Ever Garden, but the rest I have not so I will have to check those out. Thank you. As it is, I currently don't have as much time to watch anime as when I started this thread, and I'm having a hard time keeping up with this season right now, but when I have time to try and check these out, I for sure will. Though it could be a very long time before that happens. Thanks for all the suggestions. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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