The Anime/manga thread (+ recommendations!)

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May 9, 2016 3:45 AM #1448290

The manga is definitely more brutal than the anime that's for sure. I'd rather stick with the manga actually, since the first season just finished not so long ago, might take another while for the next one anyway.

Also, when's the movie?

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May 9, 2016 4:04 AM #1448292

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Did it get any better after the first episode? I dropped it right away pretty much.

Yes.

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May 9, 2016 4:07 AM #1448293

I read somewhere that 1 and 2 were released already in Japan and 3 was due out later this year. Don't quote me on this though.

The first movie is supposed to be just parts of the first season cut into a movie, and the 2nd and 3rd movies were supposed to be original. So I'm not sure if, they are even doing another season, or if the 2nd and 3rd movies are just going to act as the continuation of the first season and that's it.

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May 9, 2016 7:38 AM #1448306

Does the original story even have 2 different storyline? Or they just make one out of the blue? The movie seems to follow the original storyline at first so Idk how can they make it original at the middle of the road.

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May 9, 2016 10:14 AM #1448311

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Yes.

Hmm... guess I'll watch up to episode 3.

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May 9, 2016 2:37 PM #1448322

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Does the original story even have 2 different storyline? Or they just make one out of the blue? The movie seems to follow the original storyline at first so Idk how can they make it original at the middle of the road.

Based on the MAL descriptions, it looks like the movies are original. The manga didn't have two different story lines.

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To those looking for a good anime to watch, I recommend "Sakamoto desu ga?"

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"First year high school student Sakamoto isn't just cool, he's the coolest! Almost immediately after starting school, he began attracting everyone's attention. The girls love him, and most of the boys resent him. There's even a boy in the class who works as a model, but who is constantly upstaged by Sakamoto! No matter what tricks the other boys try to play on him, Sakamoto always manages to foil them with ease and grace. Though Sakamoto may seem cool and aloof, he helps others when asked, such as in the case of the boy in his class who was being constantly bullied. No matter what difficulties Sakamoto encounters, he moves through his high school life with confidence and class.
I can't get enough of this anime. It kinda teaches me more about common sense and how to overcome life obstacles.

Anyways, when you have the chance let me know your thoughts. This anime is worth the watch.

I think the anime works better towards small shorts like Tonari no Seki-kun. Some of the scenes are endearing, but otherwise they can get pretty weird and awkward. I don't mind the anime, but it works better in short spurts rather than full 20 minute episodes.

The art is nice though.

Oh I also tried researching where to start watching Gundam. Holly shiiiiiit.

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May 9, 2016 6:45 PM #1448340

I've always loved gundam wing. It's alot more gritty and real them the others I think. I could never really get into the other series.

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May 9, 2016 7:05 PM #1448344

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I've always loved gundam wing. It's alot more gritty and real them the others I think. I could never really get into the other series.

iirc Gundam Wing was the first one to make it out internationally? Either way it gets mixed reviews, mostly positive. The common consensus I'm getting is to just start from the beginning and not bother with any of the other timelines.

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May 11, 2016 2:37 PM #1448481

I'm really enjoying watching Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress at the moment. The animation is superb, I recommend watching it.

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May 12, 2016 4:48 AM #1448540

It's basically an AoT rip-off with a Tokyo Ghoul theme except with zombies.

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May 12, 2016 6:59 AM #1448545

I feel like I shouldn't trust anyones recommendation aside from Raptor.

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May 12, 2016 1:30 PM #1448554

Right now im planning to watch Mushibugyo is it good or nah?

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May 12, 2016 6:13 PM #1448569

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Right now im planning to watch Mushibugyo is it good or nah?

It's extremely braindead and stereotypical. There's essentially zero depth in it. If you go into it with that mindset, you'll probably enjoy it more. I know I did.

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I feel like I shouldn't trust anyones recommendation aside from Raptor.

I'm flattered, but real talk you should always consider many perspectives if you choose to at all. I don't consider myself 100% correct all the time.

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May 15, 2016 5:55 PM #1448787

Damn, Shinsekai Yori was fucking fantastic, Jellyfish wasn't kidding. Starting FLCL next.

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May 16, 2016 10:54 AM #1448840

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Damn, Shinsekai Yori was fucking fantastic, Jellyfish wasn't kidding. Starting FLCL next.