Before I start I was wondering if those that live in London know where I can mod my PS2? Cuz there are really awesome japanese games I REALLY want to play!:cry: PM me the shop name and address if you know, thanks!;)
Now on to the list:
My favourite anime/mangas. I also felt like placing recommended games for each series in case fans are interested, yes anime licensed games weren't really first class quality but I thought why not? Besides I don't think your are going to know these titles anyways, since most of the GOOD games were japan exclusives, we in US and EU only get the garbage (I guess its cuz we are not cool enough) anyways here's the list.
Naruto Shippuden
Considered by lots to be the new Dragonball Z, Set 2 years after the original saga, Naruto and friends continue their battle against Orochimaru, Akatsuki and the retrieval of Sasuke. With new characters, new jutsus and unravelled mysterious, this is currently the best anime around and I highly recommend people to watch the animes or read the mangas alike!
Recommended game:
Naruto Shippuden Narutimate Accel 2
Bleach
The story follows the life of a teenager Ichigo Kurosaki, who then meets the soul reaper Rukia and eventually becomes one himself and is wrapped in battles against the hollows and Arrancar. Another really good anime, the manga is good too but I recommend watching the anime for better effects.
Recommended game:
Bleach Blade Battlers 2nd
Shaman King
The story follows the life of Yoh Asakura (a shaman who can see and talk to ghosts as well as unite with them) who aims to become Shaman King. Yoh and his friends will be fighting many powerful enemies along their way. The anime wasn't that bad but I strongly recommend reading the manga, it has an even deeper story, more characters and you will see even more powerful over soul transformations not seen in the anime, the drawings in the manga at first are not very good but around halfway it gets much better.
Recommended game:
Shaman King Funbari Spirit
Hellsing
The story follows the quest of the immortal vampire hunter Alucard, who vowed to serve his master Integral and the organisation Hellsing and kill every last vampire, even though he is one himself. A pretty freakish manga, major editing was done in the anime, although not as gory there's still gore on it, so watch at your own risk kids!
Recommended game:
None
Dragonball Z
The most popular anime in existence, I have never met anyone who hasn't heard of Dragonball Z. The story takes place several years after the original, Goku, being married to Chi-chi, matured to an adult and bared a son by the name of Gohan. One day a mysterious character named Raditz appeared and started causing havoc, claims to be of the saiyan race and is also Goku's brother. Goku, with the help of Piccolo, sets off to rescue his son, which lead him to battles that could not only determine the fate of earth, but the entire universe. If you missed out on this awesomeness then I pity you, and your children!
Recommended game:
Dragonball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3
Gundam SEED Destiny
The sequel to Gundam SEED. Takes place during the Cosmic Era, set 2 years after the first, the war has ended and the Earth alliance and ZAFT have come up with a peace treaty, but tensions however are still in the air and both sides still seem to continue improving their weapon systems. ORB representative Cagali had a meeting with Gilbert Durandal in the ZAFT armoury when suddenly intruders attacked and high jacked their latest mobile suits, another conflict was about to begin. If you are very interested in the story you should watch Gundam SEED first.
Recommended game:
Gundam SEED Destiny Aliance vs ZAFT 2+
Avatar The Last Airbender
I don't know why people started making a hassle about this one; it's a pretty good anime I think. The story follows the pilgrimage of Aang, the last survivor of the air bender deity, to defeat the fire lord and end the war that was going for 100 years, since it was his responsibility as the Avatar, the only one able to master all 4 elements wind, water, earth and fire. Aang and his friends travel the world to learn the different elements, meeting new friends and enemies.
Recommended game: None (Decent Game that is)
Inuyasha:
The story follows the quest of a mid school girl named Kagume who can travel to feudal Japan, where she met a half demon named Inuyasha, who aims to become a full fledge demon by using the power of the shiekon jewels, however the jewel was scattered around the world and the 2 had to work together to gather the jewels, meeting new friends and enemies who also seek the jewels for their own purposes. Anime and manga are good alike, I recommend both!
Recommended game:
Inuyasha A Feudal Combat
One Piece:
The story follows the adventure of Monkey D Luffy. Who lives in the pirate era and dreams to find the legendary treasure hidden by Goldroger called One Piece in order to become the Pirate King. Luffy must first get a ship and form a crew. The wide oceans and seas are full of dangerous enemies. I recommend watching the anime, the manga is great at first but gets unimpressive later.
Recommended game:
One Piece Unlimited Adventure
Rurouni Kenshin
The story is about the adventures of a wandering Samurai named Kenshin, who was once known as Battosai, the most feared man slayer in Japanese history, but disappeared during the beginning of the meiji era. The story is an epic adventure pitting Kenshin and his friends against powerful enemies as well as solving mysteries of their pasts. The anime is great but there are 2 versions of the English dubbings, a good one and a terrible one, sadly the good one is hard to find, so therefore I recommend reading the manga, but you will miss out on good fillers though. The OVAs are also called Samurai X but their not really that good.
Recommended Game:
Rurouni Kenshin: Enjou! Kyoto Rinne
That's that! Man! Japan must be an awesome place! To bad most of them don't know how to make a good anime games, and when they do they don't port them to other regions, which sucks.