metaleggman wrote:I don't remember any "ORORORORORO". I haven't watched it in a while, so what you talking bout?
Then you haven't watched the series. Or maybe it was a sub only thing. Kenshin does something silly and gay every single episode and makes that 0_o face while saying "Orooooooooo" or some variation. Also happens when random girl reluctantly hurts him. Fucking retarded. I don't get it.
Why is it so hard for anime to convey humor? Aside from a few points in Trigun, I've never laughed at any show that was supposed to be funny.
Oh, those weird "cute" faces that he made. I remember those, lol, they just didn't put the orooro or w/e in the dub. I watched it on toonami while they still has somewhat good programming. I think it's supposed to be like one of those things where everyone would say, "Oh kenshin!" and laugh while he's getting beaten. weird, I agree.
I laugh at cro high and yakitate japan, as the first is specifically a comedy with the other having plenty of comedic elements.
But, to that guy that posted Naruto, bleach, one piece, etc. Read the comics instead. SO much better. I don't care if it's subbed or dubbed, they are very unentertaining IMO when they were redone into comics. It's kindof like FLCL, the comics are even more confusing, since it's not the original media. tbh, this is the biggest thing you gotta remember when choosing what to read/watch.
retrogamer wrote:Racket, you should do a little Calvin & Hobbes tribute on your new site.
What makes you say that?
cuz it was banned in some county for inspiring rebeliousness or something. It would be funny to do something random like that on either this or the anime site!
My favorites are the original Lupin III, Detective Conan and Trigun. The Street Fighter series are also pretty good. I think a Shenmue anime would be really cool(Maybe we could find out how it ends )!
There are some great anime movies like Akira (Of course), Metropolis, Blood The Last Vampire, Vampire Hunter D, Demon City Shinjuku (My favorite), Black Jack and MANY more.
Good luck with your new project! Maybe you can make your own Racketboy flash anime
(I liked Cowboy Bebop also. The last episode REALLY sticks with you!)
OK, more of the same from me, no doubt, but as with everything I am not a typical fan. I'm a picky-as-hell fan. My "safe" recommendations for anime beginners, safe meaning accessible and both representative of anime but not necessarily bound by the tropes, are all solid works, I think. So here goes...
Start people off with series with dubs that are acceptable. Subtitles are sometimes a harsh introduction.
Cowboy Bebop seems to please all types and the English dub is just as cool as the original Japanese. Gunsmith Cats doesn't have a great dub, but it's acceptable and the work is accessible, humorous, and not crazy sci-fi or fantasy. Nice and down to earth. Vampire Hunter D, the more recent movie, is only available in dub format and is a great action flick. Macross Plus movie edition is a great starter for action, plotting, and characters. I prefer the OVAs to the movie, but they're slower paced, and may turn off some people. The dub is decent quality, for the most part.
Almost anything by Studio Ghibli that's been released by Disney. They've done great dub jobs with Miyazaki and company's works. Some of them feel a little young, but they're good anyway and particularly good for newbies with kids who want to occasionally share. Princess Mononoke is also a good title to use to transition into subtitles. While most of the dubbing is good, there are a couple awkward lines.
The ADV release of Robotech is a good introduction for people who remember the 80s fondly.
For those who don't mine comedy that gets a little crazy, acceptable dub series are:
El-Hazard: The Magnificent World is a great introduction to harem-style comedies that actually transcends them and makes for a great drinking game to boot. Not only that but the English dub is BETTER than the original Japanese. Avoid any of the spinoffs or follow-up material or be soured to the entire genre. Tenchi-Muyo: Ryo-Ohki is recommended only for people who can handle and enjoy El-Hazard. Starting with the OVAs is recommended as they are considered the best quality. If they enjoy the dub of the OVAs it may be safe to transition to the original TV series, though that might also be a good time to try to introduce subtitles. Ranma 1/2 has a VERY accessible dub job and starts off very entertaining for most audiences, but interest will likely taper off around season 3 where Happosai and predictability in the plot and characters kills much of what makes it great. Jump ahead to the OVAs and movies to have more Ranma fun without some of the shackles of the show.
When these anime nephytes are ready to start tackling subtitles here are some good starter series.
Record of Lodoss War is great for fantasy readers and tabletop role-players. The subtitled version is best. Start with the OVAs as these are the most consistent and entertaining. Escaflowne is a spectacular work for fantasy fans and people who just like some human drama. That and the action sequences are also incredible, if a bit sparse. Avoid the temptation to watch this dubbed or be ruined to one of the best series ever produced. Oh! My Goddess is a nice, short series for people who don't mind warm and fuzzy shows. If warm and fuzzy is not on the menu avoid like the plague. Trigun is a pretty cool series with an interesting central plot, a bizarre human dilemma, and some amusement combined with a darker side at times. The dub is OK so this might be a good crossover series to introduce people to subtitles. Dragon Half is like a bad trip that you enjoyed to no end. Watch subtitled. There is nothing I can say about this short work that it can't say better for itself. Patlabor movies and the You're Under Arrest movie are great for fans of political intrigue and action and don't mind a slower pace.
Works for neophytes to avoid...
Neon Genesis Evangelion is regarded by many as an incredible series that can't be beaten and is hated with a passion by others. That it is so polarizing makes it dangerous for neophytes. Only people firmly into the genre should taste these waters, and with a pinch of salt in hand at that. Fist of the North Star should be avoided by any but very particular types of viewers. This, too, is a polarizing show best left for people who have seen enough anime not to be scared away, just in case they have a bad reaction. Good to play MST3K with, however. Gasaraki tried hard to be like NGE and yet remain grounded. In some ways it succeeded. Still, it will likely bore less dedicated viewers regardless of some of its better qualities.
That's a very interesting way of setting it up. That would actually be helpful, considering some see NGE and get sucked in, while some turn away permanently because of it. I think Yu Yu Hakusho is a good one for newbs to the genre as well. Decent plot, dub, and character development. It's about a spirit detective, tho the comic is a bit better.
