What is the best anime series?

[QUOTE="Capitan_Kid"][QUOTE="Lucky_Krystal"]

I'm surprised at all the mentions of DBZ. I mean sure, I used to think the same. But that was back when I was a kid with low expectations and knowledge of what makes a really good show. That and I had never seen any other anime aside from Sailor Moon and Pokemon. But viewing DBZ as an adult with my nostalgia visors taken off, that show was awful.

Lucky_Krystal

I won't deny its influence. Its one of the first of the "long drawn out shonen anime." It paved the way for shows like Naruto, One Piece, and Bleach. And I'd honestly take DBZ over those 3 shows anyday. But its still cheesy, over the top, full of fillers and a even a few plot holes. The plot and characters aren't all that deep either; in fact they're very simplistic. I just think that there are many works in the medium that are far greater than DBZ.

[QUOTE="Capitan_Kid"][QUOTE="Lucky_Krystal"]

I'm surprised at all the mentions of DBZ. I mean sure, I used to think the same. But that was back when I was a kid with low expectations and knowledge of what makes a really good show. That and I had never seen any other anime aside from Sailor Moon and Pokemon. But viewing DBZ as an adult with my nostalgia visors taken off, that show was awful.

Lucky_Krystal

I won't deny its influence. Its one of the first of the "long drawn out shonen anime." It paved the way for shows like Naruto, One Piece, and Bleach. And I'd honestly take DBZ over those 3 shows anyday. But its still cheesy, over the top, full of fillers and a even a few plot holes. The plot and characters aren't all that deep either; in fact they're very simplistic. I just think that there are many works in the medium that are far greater than DBZ.

Star Blazers? :lol:

Not really an anime fan but I liked: Samurai Champloo, DBZ, and Ranma 1/2

No anime series.

 

Anyone who says Michael Bay sucks must agree that anime sucks because they both use the exact same techiniques for attention of the audience. This is a fact, no trolling at all.

lo_Pine

Errr almost forgot.

well there is no "best" anime as everyone has different tastes...if you just picked a genre it would be easier to give you some recommendations of the most well-received in it

i've always like Inuyasha

Watch Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood now! 

soulless4now

cowboy bebop

by alot.

MakeMeaSammitch

These aren't the "best" but are my personal favorites (other than Death Note..).

• Black Lagoon
• Hoshi no Kirby
• Fullmetal Alchemist (Brotherhood)
• Berserk
• Soul Eater
• Welcome to the NHK!
• Black Cat
• Black Butler
• Gundam Wing
• Mobile Fighter G Gundam
• Hellsing Ultimate
• Shinryaku Ika Musume

I also recommend Code Geass if you liked Death Note.gamah_killah

how's Code Geass?

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. Lucky Star. K-on. Whatever anime that's come out in the past two years that is 2moe4me when I haven't been paying attention. 

It's a toss up for me. Monster, Eden of the East, Baccano!, Ergo Proxy, and Cowboy Bebop all get the top spot for me.

EDIT: Obviously DBZ is a must. I assume that everyone watches DBZ, and if they don't, they are missing out on the journey through life :lol:.

I liked Death Note but I stopped after the second season, N was such a dumb character...  I would rcommend Cowboy Bebop though, it's so good.

metroidprime55

I agree. N was terrible.

Theres a difference between finding a logical solution and solving a puzzle, and pulling answers out of your ass just because the writer wants you to be intelligent. 

Anyway, Its not the best, but one I saw recently and loved was Birdy the Mighty Decode

[QUOTE="Capitan_Kid"][QUOTE="Lucky_Krystal"]

I'm surprised at all the mentions of DBZ. I mean sure, I used to think the same. But that was back when I was a kid with low expectations and knowledge of what makes a really good show. That and I had never seen any other anime aside from Sailor Moon and Pokemon. But viewing DBZ as an adult with my nostalgia visors taken off, that show was awful.

Lucky_Krystal

I won't deny its influence. Its one of the first of the "long drawn out shonen anime." It paved the way for shows like Naruto, One Piece, and Bleach. And I'd honestly take DBZ over those 3 shows anyday. But its still cheesy, over the top, full of fillers and a even a few plot holes. The plot and characters aren't all that deep either; in fact they're very simplistic. I just think that there are many works in the medium that are far greater than DBZ.

I think dragonball is one of the most accessable Anime. Its cheesy and over the top, but thats its charm. Its characters are simple but likeable. I think its a great beginners Anime. 

I rewatched it for the first time since I was a kid just recently and I enjoyed it because I just dont think its a show thats supposed to be really taken all too seriously. And one thing Ill give it credit for is how long it lasted with at least staying entertaining. There are a lot of animes that are a lot better, but hardly any of them run even 1/8th as long or have nearly as much content.

It doesn't NEED to be as long as it does, but the Lord of the Rings movies didn't need to all be 3+ hours each. But thats also a part of its charm. There is something that is enjoyable about excess. It made every event feel huge, and gave a good effect that there were massive obsticles the characters had to overcome. Like beating freeza, and cell and Majin buu while watching them felt like the hardest things to do in the history of the unvierse. 

Theres a difference between finding a logical solution and solving a puzzle, and pulling answers out of your ass just because the writer wants you to be intelligent.VendettaRed07

Naruto
Naruto Shippuden
Bleach
One Piece
Fairy Tail
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann

Hard to say which one I've enjoyed most of all but favorites would be

• Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood
• Steins;Gate
• Fate/Zero

whiskeystrike

[QUOTE="whiskeystrike"]

Hard to say which one I've enjoyed most of all but favorites would be

• Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood
• Steins;Gate
• Fate/Zero

T-Bone91

[QUOTE="T-Bone91"][QUOTE="whiskeystrike"]

Hard to say which one I've enjoyed most of all but favorites would be

• Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood
• Steins;Gate
• Fate/Zero

AcidThunder

Monster by Naoki Urasawa. Nothing else comes close!

[QUOTE="AcidThunder"]

[QUOTE="T-Bone91"] Which is the anime in your gif?T-Bone91

[QUOTE="T-Bone91"][QUOTE="AcidThunder"] i think it's a game not an anime. and it's tales of xilia if i am not mistaken

AcidThunder

[QUOTE="gamah_killah"]I also recommend Code Geass if you liked Death Note.CKYguy25

how's Code Geass?

Not really an anime fan but I read manga volumes instead.

1. Rurouni Kenshin is just godly

2. Dragon ball and Dragon ball Z, the anime is just annoying IMO, the manga is much smoother and more mature(sex/violence)

3. Inuyasha, loved that manga

4. Death Note was addicting for a while, but the later volumes were terrible and the ending was horrible, would have enjoyed it better if [spoiler] Light become a powerful ruler instead of dieing like an idiot [/spoiler]

5. Rosario Vampire is a sexy newer manga I've been enjoying

6. Ultimo is a pretty cool collab with Stan Lee and Shonen Jump

I've been way out of the manga anime scene ever since Shoen Jump died a few years back.

Cowboy Bebop

Dragon Ball and Death Note.

 i think it's a game not an anime. and it's tales of xilia if i am not mistaken

AcidThunder

I believe that anime is "Blue Exorcist". Haven't watched it, just a guess.

Anyway, i haven't watched very many anime but i do enjoy them when i have the time. from the ones i have seen, here's my list (And yes, i had to include pictures to make it look sexy :D ):

-Full metal alchemist brotherhood: Really great anime, story is fantastic. The episodes have deeper meanings about life and makes you think. Love it.

-YuYu Hakusho: Epic fights, watched it when i was a kid, loved the violence. Still fun to watch ages later.

-Shiki: Just finished this one, really good, loved the ending.

-Steins;Gate: Once the story kicked in, i couldn't stop watching.

-Trigun: Funny at some parts, good story, decent action. All around good.

-Code Geass: Amazing, the story had me pinned to my desktop monitor for like 4 days while i watched the whole anime.

-Fate/Zero: Just watched this one, the story is mature and focuses on many different characters. The action is good and i love the theme behind the characters, has a sense of Nihilism. Fantastic.

[QUOTE="AcidThunder"]

 i think it's a game not an anime. and it's tales of xilia if i am not mistaken

blizzard158

I believe that anime is "Blue Exorcist". Haven't watched it, just a guess.

Anyway, i haven't watched very many anime but i do enjoy them when i have the time. from the ones i have seen, here's my list (And yes, i had to include pictures to make it look sexy :D ):

-Full metal alchemist brotherhood: Really great anime, story is fantastic. The episodes have deeper meanings about life and makes you think. Love it.

-YuYu Hakusho: Epic fights, watched it when i was a kid, loved the violence. Still fun to watch ages later.

-Shiki: Just finished this one, really good, loved the ending.

-Steins;Gate: Once the story kicked in, i couldn't stop watching.

-Trigun: Funny at some parts, good story, decent action. All around good.

-Code Geass: Amazing, the story had me pinned to my desktop monitor for like 4 days while i watched the whole anime.

-Fate/Zero: Just watched this one, the story is mature and focuses on many different characters. The action is good and i love the theme behind the characters, has a sense of Nihilism. Fantastic.

Cowboy Bebop.

Clannad and Ergo Proxy are #1 and #2.Guppy507

[QUOTE="heeweesRus"]

dbz

k2theswiss

[QUOTE="whiskeystrike"]

Hard to say which one I've enjoyed most of all but favorites would be

• Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood
• Steins;Gate
• Fate/Zero

T-Bone91

It's a PS3 JRPG that releases this August, Tales of Xillia.

The gifs are from this

Cowboy Bebop

Blueresident87

how is that show?

Dragonball Z

- FLCL
- Monster
- Hellsing
- Darker Than Black
- Black Lagoon