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Apr 17, 2014 2:53 PM
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Hello everybody! I'm new to watching anime, but I've watched some already. I was wondering which could be some "must-watch" anime. I don't necessarily mean they have to be the best out there, but anime EVERYONE has watched and you should watch if you want to be considered at least an anime initiate.
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Apr 17, 2014 3:53 PM
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Apr 17, 2014 4:15 PM
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High School DxD
Infinite Stratos
Fairy Tale
Elfenlied
Shingeki No Kyoujin
Strike The Blood

(this list isnt done from my own opinion)
Apr 17, 2014 4:57 PM
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http://myanimelist.net/anime/13125/Shinsekai_yori
http://myanimelist.net/anime/14075/Zetsuen_no_Tempest
http://myanimelist.net/anime/9253/Steins;Gate
http://myanimelist.net/anime/5630/Higashi_no_Eden

These are probably the 4 best anime I have seen in a very very long time. All mature in nature and thought provoking. A must see if your looking for something that is not the norm.
Apr 17, 2014 5:17 PM
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Really? Some of those mentioned above don't really seem like must-watch anime that everyone has seen.

http://myanimelist.net/topanime.php?type=bypopularity

While the Top Anime list is good, this one shows the number of people that have watched each anime. So this is probably more what you're looking for, but cross-reference it with the Top Anime.

I'll agree with Elfen Lied and Steins;Gate.
Apr 17, 2014 5:22 PM
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moaru said:
Really? Some of those mentioned above don't really seem like must-watch anime that everyone has seen.

http://myanimelist.net/topanime.php?type=bypopularity

While the Top Anime list is good, this one shows the number of people that have watched each anime. So this is probably more what you're looking for, but cross-reference it with the Top Anime.

I'll agree with Elfen Lied and Steins;Gate.


you must not have seen Shinsekai Yori or Ztsuen no tempest then grant it they are lower on the popularity list but everyone I have recommended them too have ended up adding them to their favorites. Elfen Lied is overrated crap imo.
Apr 17, 2014 5:41 PM
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Biggus said:
moaru said:
Really? Some of those mentioned above don't really seem like must-watch anime that everyone has seen.

http://myanimelist.net/topanime.php?type=bypopularity

While the Top Anime list is good, this one shows the number of people that have watched each anime. So this is probably more what you're looking for, but cross-reference it with the Top Anime.

I'll agree with Elfen Lied and Steins;Gate.


you must not have seen Shinsekai Yori or Ztsuen no tempest then grant it they are lower on the popularity list but everyone I have recommended them too have ended up adding them to their favorites. Elfen Lied is overrated crap imo.


I agree, a lot of good anime are lower in popularity due to overrated/mainstream anime eg naruto,bleach. Luckily, someone recommended me watching Zetsuen no Tempest or i wouldnt have found it...
Apr 17, 2014 6:14 PM
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I was about to recommend everything Gintama as well. Well, this show's the way to go if you want to laugh, cry, feel warmth etc. Show offers everything. It's the only show i've watched so far that i consider a "Masterpiece".
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Akira
Black Lagoon
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu
Hellsing Ultimate
Hotaru no Haka
Ima, Soko ni Iru Boku
Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki
Redline
Steins;Gate
Apr 17, 2014 8:20 PM
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I dont agree with steins gate - it's boring at times. That's very bad for anime.

Code Geass
Magi
Kore wa Zombie Desu ka?
Attack on Titan
Apr 17, 2014 8:25 PM

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Try this list

http://myanimelist.net/topanime.php
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Apr 17, 2014 9:06 PM
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Here's a few things I'n pretty sure people haven't mentioned yet.

Hetalia
Black Butler
Kill la Kill
Ghost Hunt
Apr 17, 2014 11:16 PM
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Death Note
Toradora
Amagami SS and Amagami SS Plus
DBZ
Acchi Kocchi
Angel Beats!
Anohana
Chuunibyou Demo Koi ga Shitai!
Beyond The Boundary
Cowboy Bebop
Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood
Lucky Star
Persona 4 The Animation
Apr 18, 2014 12:02 AM

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If you just want to watch anime that the most people have seen:

http://myanimelist.net/topanime.php?type=bypopularity

But there are a lot of bad ones on there that I think are not worth watching even if they are popular. Still, doesn't hurt to give them all a shot and see what you like.
Apr 18, 2014 12:11 AM
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For everyone, no matter what genre they prefer:
Angel Beats!
Clannad
Little Busters!
Anohana
Steins;Gate
Apr 18, 2014 1:16 AM

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Legend of the Galactic Heroes
Monster
Mushishi
Serial Experiment lain
Haibane Renmei
All Satoshi Kon work
Neon Genesis Evangelion+End of Evangelion
Baccano
Full Metal Alchemist:Brotherhood
Cowboy Bebop
if you need more feel free to check my list and give 8,9 and 10 a try
Apr 18, 2014 1:35 AM
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Elemental Gelade
Guilty Crown
Inu X Boku SS
Jyuushin Enbu
Kaichou wa Maid Sama
Noragami
Rurouni Kenshin
Tales of the Abyss
Utawarerumono
Vividred Operation
X
World Destruction
Yumekui Merry
Zetusen no Tempest
Apr 18, 2014 1:40 AM

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Everything from top 100 pretty much.. Except the bullcrap called Gintama ofc, though fanboys will rape me now.
Apr 18, 2014 1:45 AM

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Everything from top 100 pretty much.. Except the bullcrap called Gintama ofc, though fanboys will rape me now.
I take your Homm and eat it.


Things 'everyone' has seen:
Attack on Titan
The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi
Naruto/Bleach/One Piece (+Rurouni Kenshin/Soul Eater/Inuyasha/et.)
Death Note
FMA/Brotherhood
Code Geass
Elfen Lied
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
Ghibli films
Clannad
a Gundam Wing/SEED/00
Evangelion
K-On!
Cowboy Bebop
Apr 18, 2014 8:51 AM

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MUST SEE ANIME (Quality classic series that everyone is familiar with.)

Cowboy Bebop
Samurai Champloo
Ghost in the Shell :Stand Alone Complex
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Toradora
Clannad
Baccano!
Elfen Lied (I dislike this personally but it's still must see)
Welcome to the NHK

Fantasy Must see:

Twelve Kingdoms
Escaflowne (also dislike this but still must see)
Berserk

Mecha:

At least one Gundam series
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann


"Shoujo":

Princess Tutu
Revolutionary Princess Utena
Fruits Basket
Ouran High School Host Club (Absolutely)

If you love "battle shounen" then:

One Piece
Hunter x Hunter
YuYu Hakusho
Claymore
Trigun
Rurouni Kenshin
Apr 18, 2014 9:02 AM

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Just watch the Top 100, that should keep you busy
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You really are the king of marathoning

Jun 5, 2015 12:51 PM
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Hajime no ippo
Death note
Code Geass
fate/sero
One Piece
Naruto
Hunter x Hunter
Jun 5, 2015 2:03 PM
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+1 Shinsekai Yori- Haven't seen such original, good anime in a long time
+ Toradora
+ Clannad
Jun 5, 2015 2:06 PM

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I don't know if they are popular, but I really like/d these:

Death Parade.
K project.
Angel Beats!
Fairy Tail.
Oregairu.

And muchmuch more.
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OLD THREAD
Avatar: Anzu Kadotani from Girls und Panzer.

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Cardcaptor Sakura-best magical girl anime ever
Tantei gakuen q-underratted detective anime/manga

Don't go for only the recent animes with glassy animations, go for the classics like ranma ½
Jun 6, 2015 12:35 PM

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Probably mainstream picks but still I'm pretty sure most people would likely these

Death Note
Full metal Alchemist
Hunter x Hunter 2011
Steins Gate
Code Geass
The Tatami Galaxy
Great teacher onizuka
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R4vel said:
Yosuga no Sora
Pupa
ImoCho
Those should be in a "must not watch"

Anyway:
FMA: Brotherhood
Steins;Gate
Kaiba
Higashi no Eden
Welcome to the NHK
Shinsekai Yori
Hunter x Hunter 2011
Hotarubi no Mori e
Natsume Yuujinchou
絶対大丈夫だよ

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Steins;Gate
Attack on Titan
FMA/Brotherhood
Boku dake ga inai machi
Darker than black
Death Note
SAO
kimi no na wa
akame ga kill

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