edit: feel free to reply no matter how old this thread gets!

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

  • dorron@lemmy.world
    5·
    1 year ago

    Purists may hate the suggestion of an American studio but… Avatar, legend of aang and korra are both great

    • BestBunsInTown_@lemmy.world
      3·
      1 year ago

      Nick just opened a whole studio devoted to making more series in the universe so maybe a good time to check them out. The first series is perfection and Korra has some amazing highs (and lows that aren’t really the series’ fault but the exec’s fault)

      • Mothra@mander.xyzOP
        2·
        1 year ago

        Fun fact: People in the industry say that Avatar has such great animation and choreography that they are heavily ripped off, I mean, referenced, in the making of other western animated action shows. I should definitely check it out

      • dorron@lemmy.world
        2·
        1 year ago

        Oh interesting thanks I’ll definitely look that up! loved the world building, progression and growth from aang to korra

        Totally agree on the highs and lows, Amon was such a good introductory antagonist and the suspense at the end of season 1 was something else, some things just seemed resolve themselves a bit too quickly!