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I'm not particularly into anime, I like it just as much as live action shows or other types of animation. Having said that, I feel like watching some and I'm not sure what to pick.

Here's a list of other anime shows I've watched/manga and novels I've read, so you can better judge what to recommend. ( would greatly appreciate the story to be completed, I hate waiting years for closure) :

Full Metal Alchemist, Naruto : both great stories, I've read the mangas and loved them. They wouldn't be a priority to watch because I already read them.

Attack on Titan: started with the anime, it was great, switched to the manga, got extremely disappointed with the story development and its ending. It felt a bit like nonsense for me.

Dragon Ball/Z : probably my favourite, I've rewatched it recently. I don't like GT and Super.

Overlord: I've read good part of the novel and manga. I'm liking it so far

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: please No thanks. Not for me.

Death Note: loved the first arc, not a fan of the ending but no hate for it unlike with AOT.

I also recall Escaflowne and Inuyasha, they were alright but not something I've loved or hated. Cowboy Bebop also in this category, excellent visually and great OST but the story wasn't as gripping.

Other than that... Feel free to suggest any other titles! Extra thanks if you are specific about any versions and why is the show so great.

TIA

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[–] lvxferre@lemmy.ml 23 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

My recs, roughly in order of what I'm predicting that you'll like the best, based on what you said.

  • Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann - mechas, action, epicness, plot twists? Yeah, you got all of them, while you follow the story of a bunch of people raised underground, fighting their way up.
  • Chainsaw Man - fast-paced action in a world full of demons. The protagonist merges with one, after living in shit since childhood, and that changes his life. Expect lots of humour, and the intro becoming an earworm.
  • Kimetsu no Yaiba - historical-ish setting. The protagonist is a demon killer, who's sided by his demonised sister (yup). Sword fighting, great visuals, interesting and atypical story.
  • Dr. Stone - humanity has been petrified for thousands of years, and a single genius boy is trying to discover why, how, and how to revert it. The science there is 90% accurate, 10% fantasy.
  • Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009) - you watched the "original" FMA (2003), right? This one has slightly better worldbuilding and plot, and it's better grounded in the manga, although the homunculi are more relatable in the original.
  • Noragami - the story of a stray god, a girl who can see spirits and gods, and the spirit of a dead boy.
  • Mairimashita! Iruma-kun - protag gets sold to a demon by his parents. And the demon actually treats him better than they did. So he goes to school, alongside demons, while pretending to be one.
  • Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka - a boy who wants to be a hero, fighting in a dungeon full of monsters, in a world where the gods descended and granted their blessing to mortals of their liking. Which gods? Yes. Romantic comedy with epic vibes.
  • Kill la Kill - watch this one if you watched TTGL and liked it. Heavy nudity, but the same "vibe" as TTGL. Hard to explain without giving you spoilers.

A few classics that I feel like they should be mentioned, but don't relate well to what you said that you liked:

  • Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi - movie, not a series. About a girl who's spirited away to a world full of yokai, trying to save her piggyfied parents.
  • Tonari no Totoro - also a movie, not a series, about children who move to a suburban neighbourhood full of magical creatures.
  • Neon Genesis Evangelion - psychological drama pretending to be a mecha anime.

Some old style isekais, since you mentioned that you liked Overlord:

  • Log Horizon - also "transported into a game", except that it happens with a fuckload of people at once. Most focus is how those people organise themselves in their former MMORPG, now real life, as well as how they handle the NPCs around them.
  • Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu - two girls in a fantasy world decide to summon someone, hoping to enslave him to help them out... only to get their magic deflected and end enslaved. The world is the same as the game world that the protagonist (the summoned guy) played.
  • Re:Zero - protag gets transported to a fantasy world. He doesn't know how or why. His main ability is to go back in time, when he dies; so he experiences death over and over and over.
  • Mushoku Tensei - the protag starts as completely scum, but he gets slightly less worse over time. Great worldbuilding and characterisation.
  • Benriya Saitou-San, Isekai ni Iku - a handyman gets transported into a swords-and-magic world. Big focus on character relationship.

I don't recommend the anime, but check the manga if possible:

  • Elfen Lied - a discussion on what makes a human "human", morals, and the likes. The anime adaptation is rather poor to be honest, but the manga is decent. Content warning: gore, sexual violence, a girl pissing herself right off the bat.
  • Hoshi no Samidare - a great story, but poorly animated, about a bunch of people trying to save the world from a giant biscuit hammer that you only see if you know about it, that's going to hit Earth and destroy it. While subordinated to a girl who actually wants to destroy the world.

EDIT: GreenZanbato mentioned Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken, or "That Time that I Reincarnated as a Slime". It's also an isekai, roughly with the same vibe as Overlord; but the protagonist reincarnates as a slime, and he's far more self-aware than dummy Ainz. The novels are also great to read.

[–] Mothra@mander.xyz 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Wow you went above and beyond with the recs menu, thank you. TTGL sounds interesting when you put it like that! Appreciate the other recommendations too. As for the movies- I was looking for series, and yes I've seen most of studio Ghibli ones, Chihiro and Totoro being the two I liked the most.

[–] luthis@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 year ago

Tengen is freakin awesome!! It's such a good entertaining anime.

[–] Obi@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Wow maybe I should read Elfen Lied because I remember the anime fondly, but maybe it was just the shock factor of discovering the story for the first time that made me gloss over any flaws. Was a long time ago too.

[–] lvxferre@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I heavily recommend reading the manga. It contextualises Lucy's actions better, makes Kohta look less like your typical "powerless boy" throwing random tantrums and more like a genuinely traumatised and conflicted one, and it delivers the message of the story better. The anime was fun back then, partially due to its violent nature, but I think that it aged poorly. (Notable exception: Lilium, the opening song, is still as beautiful as it was back then. Also the lyrics make more sense in the context of the manga than in the anime.)

[–] Obi@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Yesss, that reminded me I sampled a toy box version of this in an old track of mine.

I'll put that manga on my to-read in tachiyomi, thanks!

[–] 2fat4that@kbin.social 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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[–] jet@hackertalks.com 8 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Serial Experiments of Lain!

[–] Marxine@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago

Cult classic! Duvet is such a great song

[–] luthis@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 year ago

Still haven't finished this one..

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[–] JimmyDean@lemm.ee 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'd recommend the movie Akira (1988). It's pretty much a classic from the era of early anime, extremely detailed animation and official English dub.

[–] Mothra@mander.xyz 2 points 1 year ago

Yes, that's an excellent one. I've watched the movie and the manga is epic. 100% with you on that one. I didn't list as I was thinking mostly series, not movies.

[–] UnverifiedAPK@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Cowboy Bebop: Space noire, get to Jupiter Jazz part 1&2 before forming an opinion

Berserk (The 1997 version): A long burn, twist for the last two episodes

One-punch man: Comedy, overpowered main character but it's handled very well. Kinda a criticism of other animes.

Evangelion

Two guilty pleasures: Code Geass (mechs), and Future Diary (Battle Royal/Hunger Games)

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[–] Duamerthrax@lemmy.ml 7 points 1 year ago

Ghost in the Shell(1995) and the Stand Alone Complex series(2 seasons and a movie) are great.

[–] spiderman@ani.social 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

These two show might not be like the other shows that your have watched yet these two or definitely my favourite.

Odd Taxi - Generally anime cast has this typical behaviour where their talking or behaviour would not be realistic like irl (for example, Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood). You might not notice it now or might have noticed it but odd taxi is totally different from all the other anime that I have watched in regards to this. The plot is simple yet the way it moves is totally interesting. The characters are written well for a 12 episode anime. You will definitely like it.

Ranking of Kings - I have not completed it yet but this anime is so wholesome and kinda moving ngl.

Since you have watched death note, watch Code Geass too. When I started watching anime, Assassination Classroom and Violet Evergarden were one of the anime that totally bought me in. You may like these too.

[–] 0b00101010@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

It sounds like you tend to like shows with good story lines, and don't seem to mind older shows/animation as much. Simply based on their story telling, these are probably my 3 favorites.

  • Monster (2004): The story revolves around Kenzo Tenma, a Japanese surgeon living in DΓΌsseldorf, Germany whose life enters turmoil after getting himself involved with Johan Liebert, one of his former patients, who is revealed to be a dangerous serial killer.
  • Ergo Proxy (2006): Set in a post-apocalyptic future where humans and AutoReiv androids coexist peacefully until a virus gives the androids self-awareness, causing them to commit a series of murders. Inspector Re-L Mayer is assigned to investigate, discovering a more complicated plot behind it that involves a humanoid species known as "Proxy" who are the subject of secret government experiments.
  • Fruits Basket (1998, but the 2019 remake is miles better and more complete): This is a beautiful story about trauma, love, guilt, and belonging. Don't be put off by the typical highschool slice of life trope. This is probably the most wholesome, heartwarming show I have ever watched. I've seen it 3 times, and on the most recent rewatch I cried the most. Probably every 1 of 4 episodes. I kept realizing subtle plot details I had never noticed before. It has great rewatch value.
[–] Mothra@mander.xyz 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thank you! I never heard about the first two, they sound good.

As for Fruit Basket- haven't heard about it in ages! Back in the day, it was precisely the highschool slice of life that put me off. No idea it got a remake. Typically I don't like when a show makes me cry. I already have a real life for that. I seek excitement, mystery, action, escapism. But it's good to know it has a good plot, I'll keep it in mind.

[–] spiderman@ani.social 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Watch anime for monster instead of reading manga, the op and ed are one of the best that perfectly blends with the theme of the anime. Monster also has a great set of characters whom you will like.

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[–] Stache_@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 year ago

I’ve only seen a couple anime over the years, but I really enjoyed the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners on Netflix

[–] CorvusNyx 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Assassination Classroom - Just finished watching this series and it’s one of the most heartwarming meditations on teaching and education wrapped in a batshit crazy premise of junior high kids being forced to kill their teacher before he destroys the world at the end of their school year. Made me cry a few times.

[–] valen 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'll give you two suggestions at opposite ends of the spectrum:

  • Neon Genesis Evangelion is a wonderful show. It starts out as a giant robot series, but then moves in on examining how the characters are broken mentally (as in, they're already broken, not let's break stable people). Does have a tendency to depress people, but they generally feel it was a good experience.
  • Just about any Studio Ghibli movie. Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, Princess Mononoke, Castle in the Sky, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, Howl's Moving Castle. Some of these are more kids movies, but adults love them. Others have more adult themes. Stick to the ones directed by Hayao Miazaki. Warning: Grave of the Fireflys will make you cry and leave you devastated.
[–] Mothra@mander.xyz 2 points 1 year ago

Thanks for the suggestions. NGE has been mentioned a lot so I guess I'll watch it eventually.

I was asking for series rather than movies, I've seen most of Ghibli... But the fireflies one. You are the first one to say it's one of thos devastating movies though, now I don't know if I want to watch it. Thanks for the warning!

[–] taaz@biglemmowski.win 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Samurai Champloo

Psycho-Pass

Koe No Katachi

Made In Abyss

Sonny Boy (fucked up/weird, looks nice tho)

Jujutsu Kaisen

Chainsaw Man

[–] Obi@sopuli.xyz 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The fact you put Samurai Champloo on top made me check the whole rest of your list. About half made it to my watchlist thanks!

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[–] Ilflish@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

I'm gonna take some leaps If you like the mind games parts of death note (since you seem to like the first part) I recommend trying Kaiji. My personal fav and one that got me changing my expectation of anime. If you like DBZ I assume it's the fighting. And even though the first assumption is people who like Anime probably will hate sports , sports anime are usually just tournaments for battling. If you want superpowers, I might recommend Kuruko No Basuke. I you want Mind Games, maybe One Outs. If you want something more modern, Haikyuu is a good shout. Classic sports anime would be Hajime no Ippo

A general shounen? Fate/Zero is pretty safe to try.

When it comes to recommendations, realistically there are lots of great anime movies to give yourself more context for what to watch

  • Ghost in the Shell
  • Akira
  • Castle of Cagliostro
  • Kara no Kyoukai
  • Nausicaa Valley of the Wind

These are all just based on what you've mentioned but they're still a lot of spectrum for anime you could enjoy but haven't tried

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[–] TheButtonJustSpins@infosec.pub 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I can't believe no one's recommended My Hero Academia! What a great show.

[–] Mothra@mander.xyz 3 points 1 year ago

There's a few that mentioned it I'm sure! Thank you

[–] randomlemmyid@sopuli.xyz 4 points 1 year ago

Legend of the Galactic Heroes is a series with many episodes in which "...two interstellar states...are embroiled in a never-ending war...focuses on the exploits of rivals Reinhard von Lohengramm and Yang Wen-li, as they rise to power and fame in the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance..."

[–] datendefekt@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The sickest anime I've ever seen is Gant-Z. The plot: it's a game and everyone dies.

On the complete opposite end of the spectrum would be Mushishi, where people engage with the calming world of... fungi?

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[–] recnamoruen 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I see a lot of recommendations here, but here's a couple that are off the track.

Sound! Euphonium

Silver Spoon

Terror in Resonance

Planetes

Texhnolyze

Kinos Journey - both series are great the 2nd is more like the original source

Mushishi

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[–] Clav64@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Feel you with Attack on Titan - goes into some weird places and I lost interest.

Have you tried Initial D? Old school 90's early 2000's teen comedy drama about street racing. It's really funny and touching at the right moments.

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[–] Revan343@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago

Log Horizon is fantastic

[–] OnopordumAcanthium@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Mob Psycho, Serei no Moribito (Guardian of the Spirit) and all Kind of Ghibli movies :)

[–] datendefekt@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

I've collected almost all Ghibli films and love to watch them with the family!

[–] carlytm@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Here's a couple of fairly comprehensive recommendation flow charts I grabbed off Reddit a while back (well before all the recent shit):

https://cdn.imgchest.com/files/d7ogclnrbwy.png

https://cdn.imgchest.com/files/pyq9cznb394.png

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[–] Marxine@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

If you want some 80s badassery, Hokuto no Ken.

Listen to the opening, "Ai wo Torimodose" and decide if it's to your liking or not.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9hhDEfV4uo

https://piped.video/watch?v=T9hhDEfV4uo for the Piped buddies

[–] iyzsong@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

My favorites are Steins;Gate, Steins;Gate 0, From the New World and Higurashi no Naku Koro ni. Both have excellent stories.

For what they are:

  • Steins;Gate: Watch humans losting in time travels.
  • Steins;Gate: AI with time travels...
  • From the New World: A world of supermans and weak creatures.
  • Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Horror of Japan culture from old times.
[–] Horsey@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

Doot duh doo

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[–] Nemo@midwest.social 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Now I'm a sucker for space westerns, so I gotta hype Trigun. If you liked Fullmetal Alchemist it has a lot to offer you.

[–] luthis@lemmy.nz 3 points 1 year ago

Trigun was a gateway anime for me. And Orphen. But Trigun remains one of my favourites. It's not too long, has amazing subtle world building, and such fun characters

[–] Mothra@mander.xyz 2 points 1 year ago

Okay... Noted :)

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[–] Jeredin@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)
  • Ghost in the Shell Season 1 and 2
  • Macross Plus mini series
  • Macross Frontier
  • Evangelion
[–] lemmyvore@feddit.nl 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If you mentioned Ghost in the Shell then I must mention the two movies (original and Innocence). They're very important because they're both one-off's made by iconic directors and graphical artists, with their own style, distinct from the manga and the series. They're both amazing works of art, the soundtrack, the art, the plot, the cultural references, everything is top notch.

[–] Jeredin@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

I actually love both movies and the manga goes very deep, but I read somewhere in the thread that he was looking for series and not so much movies.

If you love GitS, I recommend Patlabor movies (though the 3rd isn't very good), if you haven't already seen them.

[–] Hank@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm a little disappointed that Hajime No Ippo wasn't mentioned. It's from the early 2000s, plays in the late 80s and it's about boxing. The writing and how fleshed out the characters are is unexpectedly good for that kind of setup and it's one of my absolute favorites.

Two great comical animes are golden boy and great teacher onizuka but they have a lot of cliche anime perverted jokes I can see putting off a lot of people especially when they're not deep into anime.

Then there's goblin slayer but you might want to look up the controversy about the first episode before you go blindly into it.

[–] lemmyvore@feddit.nl 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I'll piggyback here to mention Yawara! for another great cross between sports (women's judo) and teenage drama/comedy. They did a great job on the anime but IIRC it only covers part of the manga. It's a great feminine counterpart to Hajime no Ippo.

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[–] lahlorleh@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Campfire cooking in another world

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