Topic: Anime Anyone?

[Schmidt]

It's utterly mad. There's new strands emerging as quickly as ends are tied up. It does explain an awful lot, too - but I find myself thinking "I'm going to have to rewatch the entire thing from S1E1.

Yeah I'm looking forward to a full rewatch at some point, we're so deep into the show yet it's still referencing things all the way back at the start.

[Nobby Reserve]

Yeah I'm looking forward to a full rewatch at some point, we're so deep into the show yet it's still referencing things all the way back at the start.

My daughters have been watching it in subtitles as they are released in Japan, then re-watching them with me once the English dubbed version comes out.

After last night's episode, they took me back to watch something in season 2

Spoiler

and the Ymir (Jaws Titan) backstory

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that made it make a lot more sense than first time around.

The world-building and huge story arcs are superb.

[Schmidt]

My daughters have been watching it in subtitles as they are released in Japan, then re-watching them with me once the English dubbed version comes out.

After last night's episode, they took me back to watch something in season 2

Spoiler

and the Ymir (Jaws Titan) backstory

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that made it make a lot more sense than first time around.

The world-building and huge story arcs are superb.

Yeah I remembered enough of the broad strokes of that story, but it'll be good to go back and see the details again.

Watched the first episode of Dorohedoro, another show animated by MAPPA so of course it looks pretty amazing. Really good start to it, pretty violent from the outset and seems more on the "show rather than tell" side of things, which is unusual for an anime.

[Egyptian36]

No love for One Piece ? the last few chapters are crazy.
Been following One Piece since I was a kid and I reached a point where I just want it to end. Anyhow looks like the live action will be great.

[leinad]

I've just caught up with AOT, only one episode left so I'm guessing they are going the movie route to finish it.

[Nobby Reserve]

I've just caught up with AOT, only one episode left so I'm guessing they are going the movie route to finish it.

Nope.

They're doing a Season 4, part 3.

Starting next January, apparently. 

They announced some time ago that Season 4 would be the last, and as all the previous seasons had been split into 2 parts, everyone assumed before the start of season 4 that it would conclude the story. When it became clear that the story couldn't be squeezed into a 2-part season 4, the assumption was that they'd finish it with a film. But no, they're adding a third part to season 4.

[Ultimate Bromance]

What'd they end the season on? I've finished the manga, cbf with the anime, chuck it in a spoiler

[Nobby Reserve]

What'd they end the season on? I've finished the manga, cbf with the anime, chuck it in a spoiler

Dunno

My kids are watching the subtitles (which finished last night); I'm watching the dub (5 weeks behind)

[Schmidt]

What'd they end the season on? I've finished the manga, cbf with the anime, chuck it in a spoiler

End of S4 part 2 spoiler in case anyone isn't paying attention.

Spoiler

The rumbling just hit the first city.

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I haven't read the manga.

Sucks to have to wait so long for the final part now, but at the end of the day it means more episodes to enjoy.

[leinad]

Nope.

They're doing a Season 4, part 3.

Starting next January, apparently. 

They announced some time ago that Season 4 would be the last, and as all the previous seasons had been split into 2 parts, everyone assumed before the start of season 4 that it would conclude the story. When it became clear that the story couldn't be squeezed into a 2-part season 4, the assumption was that they'd finish it with a film. But no, they're adding a third part to season 4.

Damn, must be frustrating for anime onlys but it's probably better off it being another season rather than movie.

What'd they end the season on? I've finished the manga, cbf with the anime, chuck it in a spoiler

Spoiler

Chapter 130 when he just arrives at Marley but the used the flashback from chapter 131 in the first part of the ep

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[leinad]

I re-watched Akira recently and realised I haven't watched many anime movies, would anyone have any recommendations for me?

[OsirisMVZ]

Ghost in the Shell 1995,
Garden of Words,
Your Name,
Nausicaa,
Princess Mononoke,
Spirited Away,
Grave of the Fireflies,
Howl's Moving Castle,
The End of Evangelion,
Perfect Blue
Paprika.

[ToneLa]

generally think anime is too overplayed and obvious online but been watching Cowboy Bebop and that is seriously good watching

Love yer Ghost in the Shell. Grew up with Akira, love the cyberpunk aesthetic - would love to know what I've missed

Tenchi Muyo made me laugh. I like uh "serious" stuff I suppose

[Ginamos]

Ghost in the Shell 1995,
Garden of Words,
Your Name,
Nausicaa,
Princess Mononoke,
Spirited Away,
Grave of the Fireflies,
Howl's Moving Castle,
The End of Evangelion,
Perfect Blue
Paprika.

That's a perfect selectiion

[Sangria]

Ghost in the Shell 1995,
Garden of Words,
Your Name,
Nausicaa,
Princess Mononoke,
Spirited Away,
Grave of the Fireflies,
Howl's Moving Castle,
The End of Evangelion,
Perfect Blue
Paprika.

Patlabour 1 & 2
My Neighbour Totoro
Kiki's Delivery Service
Porco Rosso

[leinad]

Ghost in the Shell 1995,
Garden of Words,
Your Name,
Nausicaa,
Princess Mononoke,
Spirited Away,
Grave of the Fireflies,
Howl's Moving Castle,
The End of Evangelion,
Perfect Blue
Paprika.

Patlabour 1 & 2
My Neighbour Totoro
Kiki's Delivery Service
Porco Rosso

Cheers, I've seen a few but will check out the ones I haven't!

[Armand9]

some great selections there

different flavour ones i'd add

Death Note (especially 'first half' is fantastic)
Elfen Lied
Attack on Titan (can be brushed away as flavour of the year type thing but it really is something special, fucking nuts, but anime eh lol)
Tokyo Ghoul
Monster
Psycho-pass

most top tier for me

there are others i would recommend but shows were canned or ran out of manga (eg deadman wonderland, gutted that was only one season)

still haven't watched Grave of the fireflies, everyone i know who loves anime keeps telling me to watch it, i start it, but no, i can see where this is going, can do without that

[macca007]

I'll throw sword of the stranger in there for a film suggestion aswell

[macca007]

And I've seen people asking about series with some good suggestions. And I'll throw some recent ones that are defo worth watching in

Demon slayer
My hero academia
Jujitsu kaisen

Still same as the poster above, none touch one piece for me.
Caught up a while ago and started rewatching and already back on episode 700 so won't be long and should catch up again. Hopefully by the time they've finished animating the current arc which has gone on for what seems like forever. For anyone who also reads the manga it will be a killer with the month long break now.

[leinad]

New chainsaw man trailer dropped, it airs in October. Can see this being as popular as AOT, the hype for it is huge!

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[Stockholm Syndrome]

New chainsaw man trailer dropped, it airs in October. Can see this being as popular as AOT, the hype for it is huge!

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/jk7QSGwupPA&amp;t=12s" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/jk7QSGwupPA&amp;t=12s</a>

The power of simps for Makima alone is going to push this one to be the biggest anime of the season, nevermind the fact it is a great story with insane action.

Really excited about this one ngl

[red mongoose]

No love for One Piece ? the last few chapters are crazy.
Been following One Piece since I was a kid and I reached a point where I just want it to end. Anyhow looks like the live action will be great.

It is very likely the greatest thing I have ever experienced, and I don't say that lightly. It's definitely the most epic story I have ever come across.

The problem I have is that I take long breaks and then binge - right now I am catching up from around ep 840, and I'm up to 926 or so. I never come in this thread because I am scared to death of "One Piece" spoilers. I couldn't bear it.

[newterp]

what about good old Robotech?

That's what got me hooked on anime in the first place. It was really confusing though in the anime where they never went back to the Rick Hunter saga. The books - if I recall did so.

[macca007]

https://youtu.be/e9ylJNlhkmw

Minor spoiler for anyone not up to the new world (fishman island) But what goes on in that video is unreal

[ToneLa]

Don't generally watch anime but the new Cyberpunk Edgerunners has me hooked

[PhilV]

what about good old Robotech?

That's what got me hooked on anime in the first place. It was really confusing though in the anime where they never went back to the Rick Hunter saga. The books - if I recall did so.

Macross is up there with one of my favs ever. Macross 7, Frontier and Delta were all excellent.

[red mongoose]

https://youtu.be/e9ylJNlhkmw

Minor spoiler for anyone not up to the new world (fishman island) But what goes on in that video is unreal

That is unbelievable, holy shit.

[Tobelius]

Don't generally watch anime but the new Cyberpunk Edgerunners has me hooked

Yes it's excellent,a 10 for me as the world and genre interests me so.

[macca007]

Don't generally watch anime but the new Cyberpunk Edgerunners has me hooked

Just started this after seeing the comments. Good so far. Defo takes inspiration from ghosts in the shell with a lot of things as well as the obvious from the game

[leinad]

I thought this was cool, a fan animated love letter to DBZ

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[leinad]

The first episode of chainsaw man is out if anyone wants anything new to watch.

[OsirisMVZ]

Yep I caught that and Bleach TYBW, enjoyed both starters!

Gotta get down to Gundam Witch from Mercury before its too late

[leinad]

It's one of my favourite manga so I've been super hyped and they definitely delivered with that first episode! Yeah watching Bleach was just pure nostalgia for me.

Am I right in thinking Gundam is similar to Final Fantasy where you can jump in at any time?

[OsirisMVZ]

Am I right in thinking Gundam is similar to Final Fantasy where you can jump in at any time?

Sort of! There is one main timeline called the Universal Century (UC), and then everything else is an alternate universe that you can pick up whenever and watch condensed. Terminology carries over but thats about it. Black mages, Summons, someone called Cid, etc; Gundam has their own staples which carry over too.

UC shows tend to either have UC or a specific year in the title, but you can easily find a timeline list somewhere on Wikipedia for example. It spans decades so there's lots of delicious generational trauma to sink your teeth into.

The Witch from Mercury is an alternate universe show that has just started so now is the best time to start watching.

[leinad]

Would you recommend starting from the beginning of the UC timeline or some of the AU ones? I heard 00 and Iron Blooded Orphans were good ones.

[Schmidt]

Really enjoyed the first episode of the new Bleach.

Spoiler

When they almost pulled that same old trick of ruining Ichigo at the start of a new season I was ready to immediately give up on it, glad he kept his abilities (unless the failed attempt has some knock on effect in the next episode) and hopefully the show maintains a high level as that's been the problem I've had with Bleach in the past.

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Chainsaw Man was great too, I'm already liking the characters, animation, concept, everything.

[OsirisMVZ]

Would you recommend starting from the beginning of the UC timeline or some of the AU ones? I heard 00 and Iron Blooded Orphans were good ones.

I started with Gundam 00 when it came out and then tried the UC with the 0079 recap movies that are currently on Netflix. The sequel to that is called Zeta which is Empire Strikes Back levels of greatness and it really sank me into the UC stuff.

So yeah start with an AU and if you want more, you know what to try next.

[leinad]

I started with Gundam 00 when it came out and then tried the UC with the 0079 recap movies that are currently on Netflix. The sequel to that is called Zeta which is Empire Strikes Back levels of greatness and it really sank me into the UC stuff.

So yeah start with an AU and if you want more, you know what to try next.

Yeah think I will start with 00 then and see if I like it, I've never really watched a proper mecha other than Eureka Seven and Bokurano.

Really enjoyed the first episode of the new Bleach.

Spoiler

When they almost pulled that same old trick of ruining Ichigo at the start of a new season I was ready to immediately give up on it, glad he kept his abilities (unless the failed attempt has some knock on effect in the next episode) and hopefully the show maintains a high level as that's been the problem I've had with Bleach in the past.

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Chainsaw Man was great too, I'm already liking the characters, animation, concept, everything.

Bleach is 12 episode split cour so it should be quality animation throughout.

[OsirisMVZ]

A wonderfully animated 'morning routine' in Chainsaw Man ep 04.

[Armand9]

Don't generally watch anime but the new Cyberpunk Edgerunners has me hooked

yep, was really good