I have to agree... for straight up epic / giant "robots" battling type story line mixed with an 'end of the world theme' Neon Genesis Evangelion is my favourite.

For humour, I LOVE El Hazard: The Wanderers (NOT oav...that version is a little weird).

I prefer subtitles, but to be honest, the dubs on both the above mentioned series are VERY good.

For movies, Grave of the Fireflies brings me to tears every time. What a huge tear jerker.

I gotta check out some of these other ones you guys have mentioned...

Oh, if you are into philosophy, Ghost in the shell: Stand Alone Complex (laughing man syndrome) is awesome. I love the tashikoma's and how they come to self realization.

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Originally posted by Ni-Cd I have to agree... for straight up epic / giant "robots" battling type story line mixed with an 'end of the world theme' Neon Genesis Evangelion is my favourite.

Neon Genesis Evangelion is much more than 'robots'... it explores life/death/renewal, the relationship between a son/father with the son trying to earn his father's approval (ala star wars), the oedipus complex, and other complex psychosis, religion, philosophy... all rolled into one!


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neon_Genesis_Evangelion

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Originally posted by Porky Neon Genesis Evangelion is much more than 'robots'... it explores life/death/renewal, the relationship between a son/father with the son trying to earn his father's approval (ala star wars), the oedipus complex, and other complex psychosis, all rolled into one!

I stand properly corrected.

All that you say is true, and why I love the series so much. My only disappointment was the author's attempt to complete the movie in an apocolyptic story arc involving some sort of mash of gaia theory (a la Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within). It went a little too high level/abstract to be of any use to me at that point. The main series/story arc, however, is among the best.

...and it has cool robots.

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Originally posted by Ni-Cd I stand properly corrected. All that you say is true, and why I love the series so much. My only disappointment was the author's attempt to complete the movie in an apocolyptic story arc involving some sort of mash of gaia theory (a la Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within). It went a little too high level/abstract to be of any use to me at that point. The main series/story arc, however, is among the best. ...and it has cool robots.

the series definitely had many flaws. i agree with you that the apocalyptic ending was a bit abstract and bizarre. also the middle episodes were a bit light and fruity for my tastes. but as a whole this series is a work of art!

and yes.. cool robots!

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Originally posted by jennypie It's not actually Anime. It's done sort of in that style, but it's American. Much better than the movie, which was a letdown for me. My expectations were so high. Carrie-Ann Moss should have played the part.

i imagine it would have been.

well, ill try to check it out.

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Heh. I just realized that the setting for Freelancer (some space sim opera type game from Microsoft few years ago) is loosely based upon Cowboy Bebop worlds.

/end geek talk

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Originally posted by chinamon not true. i say "ugh" but i am a tranny.

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Originally posted by kotsy lol colour me retarded

Bleach, Naruto, and Initial D as far as series go, speaking of which new bleach aired tonight in Japan so i'll get to see it tomorrow
Tried to watch the final fantasy unlimited series as I'm a HUUUUUUGE fan of the game series but couldn't really get into it..

Ghost in the shell was AMAZING, still looking to see princess mononoke and ninja scroll

My roommates always thought i was wierd for watching anime but i really don't care... the storylines are usually pretty amazing!

and i can't stand dubs... not sure why but i'm all about subtitles

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Originally posted by VolumE_TO and i can't stand dubs... not sure why but i'm all about subtitles

Dude, dubs suck more ass and penguins.

Subtitles is the ONLY way to go. In ANY kind of movie.

Dubbing is just brutal IMO.

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Plus their Japanese voices are funny. Especially when they get angry.

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is Ghost In The Shell 2: Innocence any good?

i think i saw the first one and it was kinda cool...

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Originally posted by Engine9 is Ghost In The Shell 2: Innocence any good? i think i saw the first one and it was kinda cool...

very deep, philosophical and complex

make sure you drink a couple cups of coffee b4 watching

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