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So I may not be a typical anime fan. I am
30 and dont know a lot yet ; I watched a little on toonami and adult swim when I was younger but never gravitated to any of the bigger name stuff like DBZ , Naruto or Bleach. I watched a little Cowboy Bebop , Lupin The Third , Samarai Champloo , and a tiny bit of Gundam but since I never really had friends who were into it I just let it go.
Then a few months ago I started seeing a lot of anime pop up on Netflix. A year or two ago they had a show called Monster on Netflix which was fucking awesome , but they only had some of its episodes and then took them off. I ended up watching Death Note ( which I found mostly good if the writing did get somewhat bungled ) and Ajin season 1 ( havent done the second one yet )
But this just kinda whet my appetite and so I got curious and searching around I found the apps Crunchyroll and Funimation. So now my eyes were opened to the vast selection of shows of all kinds.
So far I have only watched a few things to completion ( mostly dubbed things on funimation because they are easy to watch in bed.
I have finished and recommend
Kinos Journey - a show about Kino, a girl who travels from country to country ( on a talking motorcycle called Hermès) where each society is set up to have their own strange philosophical rules.
91 Days - a revenge story that plays out a bit like The Godfather ; the main character sees his family slaughtered while he hides in a closet. Years later he receives a letter saying telling him about the crime family to blame. He sets out to infiltrate and assasinate them.
Mob Psycho 100 - surprisingly this is not about the mob at all. Its about a boy named mob who has psychic powers and he is hired by a teacher whose really just a liar , to help him exercise ghosts. Its a goofy comedy action series but still really fun. I read they are doing a second season.
Psycho Pass (2 Seasons) - a dystopian sci-fi that recalls something like a cross between Judge Dredd and Minority Report. Where cops can point a gun at any citizen and read their probability of committing crime. If its too high they can be executed.. this also has some of my favorite opening themes Ive come across
stuff Im watching now but havent finished
Sweetness & Lightning ( on Crunchyroll ) - a really cute show about a single dad little girl. The mother has died and the dad is a teacher who cant cook. The little girl is interested in food and they meet one of the dads students in the park. Her family owns a traditional Japanese restaurant and they become friends. Every episode is centered around a different dish they learn to make.
March Comes In Like A Lion ( on Crunchyroll) - a quiet but interesting story about a 17 professional Shogi player. Ive just started this one but its really beautifully animated.
Little Witch Academia ( Netflix ) - Think Harry Potter with an all girl cast. Its one I threw on for my 5 year old nephew and was immediately charmed by. I gather it was first done as a movie and later expanded
Shows from the Winter 2018 season (currently airing via simulcast)
A Place Further Than The Universe (Crunchyroll) - Easily my favorite thing currently going. Its about a group of girls that go on an expedition to Antarctica. If you only read the synopsis it might not seem like much , but its a very touching story about friendship and loss. Its beatifully animated and uses music super well too.
Junji Ito Collection ( Crunchyroll & Funimation ) - a series that uses the stories of horror author Junji Ito. There are two stories in every episode and they are often strange and disturbing. Horror anime doesnt seem to be that big of a genre but this show is interesting with a unique style
Pop Team Epic ( Crunchyroll & Funimation) - A silly comedy skit show that is pretty much the anime answer to Robot Chicken. The animation itself is kindve a joke too and you have to know it does have adult moments but will make kids laugh if they see it
PoorMonger
(844 posts)I should have said in the OP but I would love to hear if anyone has recommendations. Old or new, though ideally something I can find via streaming ( I have Netflix , Funimation, Crunchyroll & Amazon.
Ferrets are Cool
(21,110 posts)Must watch anime according to Ferrets are Cool.
In no particular order:
Cowboy Bebop
Samurai Champloo
Trigun
One Punch Man
Parasyte
Serial Experiments Lain
Monogatari series
Soul Eater
Full Metal Panic
Full Metal Alchemist
Black Lagoon
Girls Last Tour
Made in Abyss
Ghost in the Shell:Stand Alone Complex
My Hero Academia
Baccano!
Steins;Gate
FLCL
Death Note
Yes, I've watched ALL of these and 100s more. These are the ones I can come up with off the top of my head. I fully recommend each one.
Hope you enjoy.
PoorMonger
(844 posts)I was already looking at trying One Punch Man - its done by the creator of Mob Psycho 100 & its already up on Netflix.
Ill heard a little about Made In Abyss and it sounds very compelling.
I will start with those two after I finish the things Im working through now. But if I can Ill go through all these in time
Ferrets are Cool
(21,110 posts)wifey heads to bed, then I get in about 2 hours worth each night.
I finished Hellsing Ultimate last nite. It's very adult. Lots of blood and gore. As is Devilman Crybaby. WOW, that one is intense.
Although I've seen it before, wifey and I are watching Rurouni Kenshin atm....two episodes each nite during supper.
Hunter x Hunter is one you shouldn't miss too.
rpannier
(24,338 posts)Try watching Puella Magi Madoka Magica
It's very adult. The episodes are well written
The artwork for the witches realm is great (Ralph Bakshi from Wizards great)
Ferrets are Cool
(21,110 posts)magical girl anime was viewed. Very much a game changer.
vercetti2021
(10,156 posts)I'm not into it, but man did I enjoy Death Note.
PoorMonger
(844 posts)As I mentioned it was one of the things I watched on Netflix and it helped to kick start my interest again.
I dug the show, though I still havent watched the live action Netflix movie. I read that most of the fans dont care for it. Though to be fair since Im only recently back into the medium I dunno how I compare to average anime viewers.
vercetti2021
(10,156 posts)3 in Japanese. And the American Death Note.
While the Japanese versions stuck to the original story, the American version took a different route.
Usually the American version is scrutinized over it not having Asian actors in it. Or they say white washed. Even though L was played by an African American actor.
Wednesdays
(17,408 posts)Hands-down my top recommendation for adult initiates to anime. And I'm pretty sure it's still on Netflix, too.
And my family and I always watch the English dub version the first time around. We appreciate the Japanese voice acting, but we feel it's a more enjoyable experience not having to stare at the bottom of the screen until we're more familiar with the story.
Ferrets are Cool
(21,110 posts)I began my anime watching career using dubs, but I am a Sub-Snob now.
I will have to check and see if an official SS club actually exists.
vercetti2021
(10,156 posts)Only anime I ever enjoyed. I'm not big into it...but the story was gripping
PoorMonger
(844 posts)Its a new one that just went up on Netflix. I havent checked it out yet but its also supposed to be a serial killer mystery show.
vercetti2021
(10,156 posts)But anime never was my thing to begin with.
rpannier
(24,338 posts)Faustian story
Very adult
The episodes are interesting
I got bored of Death Note
PoorMonger
(844 posts)Episode 12 made me cry
One more to go next week.
Plus Violet Evergarden will go up on Netflix this week!
rpannier
(24,338 posts)Far and away the best anime ever made
A Faustian story using the magic girl theme
The art work for the witches realm is very Bakshiesque