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May 10, 1:47 PM
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I was hoping I could get some recommendations for shorter series. I don't care how new or old they are, and watch pretty much every genre. I am particularly fond of yuri/shōjo-ai, rom-coms (although they really tend to be hit-or-miss), thriller/horror.
As long as it's good though, I'll check anything out. Please and thank you, lol.
May 10, 2:08 PM
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Flip Flappers (yuri/shoujo ai/magical girls/surreal)
Angels of Death (horror/survival/dark romance)
Akudama Drive (dystopian future/action/thriller)
May 10, 6:12 PM
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@Zarutaku Thanks! Other than probably the lewd one, I'll definitely check them out!

@Ohayotaku Thank you as well, these look interesting!
May 10, 9:09 PM
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Romcom

Nana is 47 eps long, but its very good https://myanimelist.net/anime/877/Nana
Lovely★Complex https://myanimelist.net/anime/2034/Lovely%E2%98%85Complex
Kimi ni Todoke https://myanimelist.net/anime/6045/Kimi_ni_Todoke
Kaichou wa Maid-sama! https://myanimelist.net/anime/7054/Kaichou_wa_Maid-sama
Horimiya https://myanimelist.net/anime/42897/Horimiya
Ore Monogatari!! https://myanimelist.net/anime/28297/Ore_Monogatari
Ouran Koukou Host Club https://myanimelist.net/anime/853/Ouran_Koukou_Host_Club
Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun https://myanimelist.net/anime/23289/Gekkan_Shoujo_Nozaki-kun
Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii https://myanimelist.net/anime/35968/Wotaku_ni_Koi_wa_Muzukashii
Itazura Na Kiss https://myanimelist.net/anime/3731/Itazura_na_Kiss
Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun https://myanimelist.net/anime/14227/Tonari_no_Kaibutsu-kun
Skip Beat! https://myanimelist.net/anime/4722/Skip_Beat
Net-juu no Susume https://myanimelist.net/anime/36038/Net-juu_no_Susume
Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai https://myanimelist.net/anime/37450/Seishun_Buta_Yarou_wa_Bunny_Girl_Senpai_no_Yume_wo_Minai
Tonikaku Kawaii https://myanimelist.net/anime/41389/Tonikaku_Kawaii
Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! https://myanimelist.net/anime/14741/Chuunibyou_demo_Koi_ga_Shitai
Golden Time https://myanimelist.net/anime/17895/Golden_Time
Amagami SS https://myanimelist.net/anime/8676/Amagami_SS
Clannad https://myanimelist.net/anime/2167/Clannad

Mostly Thriller, some horror

Mononoke https://myanimelist.net/anime/2246/Mononoke
Perfect Blue https://myanimelist.net/anime/437/Perfect_Blue
Mahou Shoujo Madoka https://myanimelist.net/anime/9756/Mahou_Shoujo_Madoka%E2%98%85Magica
Summertime Render https://myanimelist.net/anime/47194/Summertime_Render
Kaiji https://myanimelist.net/anime/3002/Gyakkyou_Burai_Kaiji__Ultimate_Survivor
Paprika https://myanimelist.net/anime/1943/Paprika
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni https://myanimelist.net/anime/934/Higurashi_no_Naku_Koro_ni
Shiki https://myanimelist.net/anime/7724/Shiki
Gankutsuou https://myanimelist.net/anime/239/Gankutsuou
Shinsekai yori https://myanimelist.net/anime/13125/Shinsekai_yori
Touhai Densetsu Akagi: Yami ni Maiorita Tensai https://myanimelist.net/anime/658/Touhai_Densetsu_Akagi__Yami_ni_Maiorita_Tensai
Mouryou no Hako https://myanimelist.net/anime/4879/Mouryou_no_Hako
Death Parade https://myanimelist.net/anime/28223/Death_Parade
Id:Invaded https://myanimelist.net/anime/40046/Id_Invaded
Death Billiards https://myanimelist.net/anime/14353/Death_Billiards
Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin https://myanimelist.net/anime/6114/Rainbow__Nisha_Rokubou_no_Shichinin
Another https://myanimelist.net/anime/11111/Another
Tasogare Otome x Amnesia https://myanimelist.net/anime/12445/Tasogare_Otome_x_Amnesia
Kara no Kyoukai (several films) https://myanimelist.net/anime/2593/Kara_no_Kyoukai_Movie_1__Fukan_Fuukei
Gakkougurashi! https://myanimelist.net/anime/24765/Gakkougurashi
Shiguang Dailiren https://myanimelist.net/anime/44074/Shiguang_Dailiren
Great Pretender https://myanimelist.net/anime/40052/Great_Pretender
Jigoku Shoujo https://myanimelist.net/anime/228/Jigoku_Shoujo
Mieruko-chan https://myanimelist.net/anime/48483/Mieruko-chan
BANANA FISH https://myanimelist.net/anime/36649/Banana_Fish


Monster is 74 eps long but worth a watch https://myanimelist.net/anime/19/Monster
M2zCMay 10, 9:15 PM
May 11, 5:34 AM
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I don't watch much in the way of yuri or romcoms, but I'll give you some recs for the horror and/or thriller category in line with the stated specifications. Leaving aside any I see mentioned already as well.

- Elfen Lied
- Happy Sugar Life (+ yuri on this one)
- Aku no Hana
- Shinreigari
- Subete ga F ni Naru
- Beautiful Bones - Sakurako's Investigation
- Urasekai Picnic
- Kiseijuu
- Mayoiga
- AI no Idenshi
- Gakkou no Kaidan
May 11, 10:19 AM
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Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal

Spice and Wolf (2024)

Madoka Magica

Hellsing or Hellsing Ultimate

Steins;Gate 0
May 11, 5:21 PM
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There are a lot of recommendations now, lol. I'll look through them, and see which ones I'd wanna watch first. Thank you, everyone!

@M2zC I've been meaning to watch Nana for a long time, and if I can find something with seeds, I'll definitely watch it soon. Does it not have a conclusive ending, though? I thought I read something about the manga not finishing, so was wondering if the anime was open-ended. Will watch, regardless.

@WatchTillTandava Elfen Lied is great, so if any of the others come even close, that'll be great!

@mo_lave Is 0 in the same vein as the original? I loved Steins:Gate so I'm hoping so, lol.
May 11, 6:34 PM
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There are a lot of recommendations now, lol. I'll look through them, and see which ones I'd wanna watch first. Thank you, everyone!

@M2zC I've been meaning to watch Nana for a long time, and if I can find something with seeds, I'll definitely watch it soon. Does it not have a conclusive ending, though? I thought I read something about the manga not finishing, so was wondering if the anime was open-ended. Will watch, regardless.

@WatchTillTandava Elfen Lied is great, so if any of the others come even close, that'll be great!

@mo_lave Is 0 in the same vein as the original? I loved Steins:Gate so I'm hoping so, lol.
@pludel2 Sort of, it explores a timeline where Mayuri does not slap Okabe.
May 11, 7:00 PM

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@pludel2 Sort of, it explores a timeline where Mayuri does not slap Okabe.
@mo_lave Lol, I'll check it out at some point, for sure. Thanks. : p
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There are a lot of recommendations now, lol. I'll look through them, and see which ones I'd wanna watch first. Thank you, everyone!

@M2zC I've been meaning to watch Nana for a long time, and if I can find something with seeds, I'll definitely watch it soon. Does it not have a conclusive ending, though? I thought I read something about the manga not finishing, so was wondering if the anime was open-ended. Will watch, regardless.

@WatchTillTandava Elfen Lied is great, so if any of the others come even close, that'll be great!

@mo_lave Is 0 in the same vein as the original? I loved Steins:Gate so I'm hoping so, lol.
@pludel2

No ending to the Nana anime, it continues in the manga.

The manga is on hiatus, so there is also no ending. 21 volumes in total before the hiatus. The anime ends at Vol 12, Chap 42.

Still worth watching, even if you don't continue with the manga, but the manga also worth a read. Even without a proper ending.
M2zCMay 12, 1:47 AM
May 12, 2:31 AM
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There are a lot of recommendations now, lol. I'll look through them, and see which ones I'd wanna watch first. Thank you, everyone!

@M2zC I've been meaning to watch Nana for a long time, and if I can find something with seeds, I'll definitely watch it soon. Does it not have a conclusive ending, though? I thought I read something about the manga not finishing, so was wondering if the anime was open-ended. Will watch, regardless.

@WatchTillTandava Elfen Lied is great, so if any of the others come even close, that'll be great!

@mo_lave Is 0 in the same vein as the original? I loved Steins:Gate so I'm hoping so, lol.
pludel2 said:
I've been meaning to watch Nana for a long time, and if I can find something with seeds, I'll definitely watch it soon. Does it not have a conclusive ending, though?
By the way, since you were looking for shorter series, I think Nana is more pleasant if you drop it at around ep.30 (you will know the moment, no spoilers). It doesn't have any meaningful ending anyway. You can actually do the same with From the New World (Shinsekai yori).
And now they will burn me for my heresy...

And since noone suggested Liz and the Blue Bird, I'll add it for yuri, as it's short and awesome.
I also second Happy Sugar Life - while its yuri side is mediocre, it's pretty dope as a thriller. Just do yourself a favor and avoid trailers + skip first few minutes of ep.1 as they spoil something there (for whatever reason).
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@LoveYourSmile I get what you're saying about Nana, but if I like it, I'll finish it, lol.
I'll check the other ones out, though, thanks!

@JoeChip I watched and read Hatsukoi years ago, and liked it! And I've been aware of the other one for a long time, so maybe it's time to finally check it out, lol. Thanks!

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