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Aug 27, 2014 7:04 AM
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I recently did a mental check on the shows I've watched, and I've found what I've enjoyed the most isn't necessarily what I'm recalling first. Granted there are the unforgettably bad shows, but this is also bleeding into good or even great shows. Like, I enjoyed the "great" show more than the "good" show, but it's the "good" one I recall first. Or I like two "good" shows about the same, but on recall only one of them really sticks out.

I know where my like for each show stands (that can change, but that's a subject for another day), but I don't know where my memory of them is going to jump.

So yeah. What makes an anime memorable to you instead of just good or bad?
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Aug 27, 2014 7:07 AM
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good characters make an anime memorable.

and boku no pico was pretty memorable too, but for another reason.
Aug 27, 2014 7:09 AM
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if it made me evoke an emotional response
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cabacc2 said:
good characters make an anime memorable.

and boku no pico was pretty memorable too, but for another reason.
Also Inferno Cop
OT: It's usually the characters, and their feats.
Aug 27, 2014 7:22 AM
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It would have to be the characters, thats probably one of the more important things in anime, maybe even the most important thing. If you have good characters with perfect voice actors that actually fit the character they're playing then it will be memorable. A perfect example is Baccano. Every character is memorable in their own way.
Aug 27, 2014 7:31 AM
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Characters, music and story.

Music being one of the most important aspects.

That's one of the reasons why Angel Beats is one of my favorites.
Aug 27, 2014 7:33 AM
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The atmosphere.

Of course, the characters and the universe system makes the atmosphere enjoyable for me.
Aug 27, 2014 7:40 AM
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Having good story line with good ending plus music can make memorable anime. With good storyline and either happy or sad ending, it'll make a memorable anime. Well, of course characters are important too, since it's part of the anime.

As long as you understand the whole situation in anime, you should be able to enjoy that anime.
Aug 27, 2014 7:42 AM
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The main Plot and the character, it's the main thing that makes an anime memorable to me.
Aug 27, 2014 7:42 AM

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Characters and good atmosphere.
Also music sometimes but it goes to atmosphere, if you there really into what anime you will remember it anyways
Aug 27, 2014 7:46 AM

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Having good character and story isn't just enough for an anime to be memorable. It's got to have that special element that stands out from thousands of other anime to be memorable.
Aug 27, 2014 7:50 AM

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SanaeSnake said:
Having good character and story isn't just enough for an anime to be memorable. It's got to have that special element that stands out from thousands of other anime to be memorable.

Example? for me it's just Plot and Character that makes anime memorable. sometime soundtrack too.
Aug 27, 2014 7:59 AM

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usually the ones that get my dick super rock hard and wet are the most memorable..
Aug 27, 2014 8:02 AM

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A great and unique story , quality and cool characters and also the soundtracks and music .
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tr1ckst3r said:
SanaeSnake said:
Having good character and story isn't just enough for an anime to be memorable. It's got to have that special element that stands out from thousands of other anime to be memorable.

Example? for me it's just Plot and Character that makes anime memorable. sometime soundtrack too.

As long as it is memorable to you, it's good enough already. Something that you feel special and something that you feel unique. But after all, it's all about taste.
Aug 27, 2014 8:07 AM

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If it connects with me on a personal level.

Or if it's just really fucking good.
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IchijouMasaki said:
tr1ckst3r said:

Example? for me it's just Plot and Character that makes anime memorable. sometime soundtrack too.

As long as it is memorable to you, it's good enough already. Something that you feel special and something that you feel unique. But after all, it's all about taste.

we're not talking it's good or not, we're talking about what makes it memorable to us.~
Aug 27, 2014 8:32 AM
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if it made me evoke an emotional response


Pretty much this.

Laughter is also good.
Epic Fight Scenes.
Aug 27, 2014 8:38 AM
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It changes my perspective on certain topics. Other than that, it's pretty much just how entertaining it was.
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tr1ckst3r said:
IchijouMasaki said:

As long as it is memorable to you, it's good enough already. Something that you feel special and something that you feel unique. But after all, it's all about taste.

we're not talking it's good or not, we're talking about what makes it memorable to us.~


well, some ppl has different taste. Sorry that i didn't state properly. I don't mean whether it's good or bad. Each individual can actually feel whether it's special or not. It's something that not all of us can feel in a same way.

Like for example, I like "Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo", that anime is my memorable anime.


Another example, Kimi ni Todoke, the best part I like is when:-


But some ppl might not like it, feel the speech and soundtrack is boring, nothing special at all. It makes them feel nothing when they watch. Nothing makes them remember any good part from the anime. Anyway, it's just my view xD
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Any interesting parts or combinations of them aka plot, characters, art, soundtracks....
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tr1ckst3r said:
SanaeSnake said:
Having good character and story isn't just enough for an anime to be memorable. It's got to have that special element that stands out from thousands of other anime to be memorable.

Example? for me it's just Plot and Character that makes anime memorable. sometime soundtrack too.

To name a few shows I've seen as examples: Attack on Titan, Date A Live, Kiniro Mosaic, and Hitsugi no Chaika. They're all shows I've enjoyed watching, but when you ask me whether these shows are memorable, I would have to say no. There is nothing really unique about these shows that I would have to highlight.
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SanaeSnake said:
tr1ckst3r said:

Example? for me it's just Plot and Character that makes anime memorable. sometime soundtrack too.

To name a few shows I've seen as examples: Attack on Titan, Date A Live, Kiniro Mosaic, and Hitsugi no Chaika. They're all shows I've enjoyed watching, but when you ask me whether these shows are memorable, I would have to say no. There is nothing really unique about these shows that I would have to highlight.
It doesn't have to be unique to be memorable. It could be how a show executed particular methods to advance the story or develop characters, for example.
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Aug 27, 2014 9:08 AM

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Random thought associations with other persons, places, or things. Although the most memorable are usually the shows I either really liked or really loathed. The mediocre stuff I forget.
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Aug 27, 2014 9:31 AM

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A meaningful and consistent story.
Aug 27, 2014 9:37 AM

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How the anime made me feel.
MAL: A community that thinks every anime is bad, but rates everything a 7/10.
Aug 27, 2014 9:37 AM

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A good story of course, which is not run-of-the-mill and characters which are individual and stay in your mind afterwards. An anime should be refreshing, funny, but also serious and should show you something new.

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Not being shit.
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Not being shit.
That's a pretty good start, so yes.
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Aug 27, 2014 9:46 AM

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1. Something mindblowing and wtfzomg happens.
2. You invoke emotional response to a certain scene, character, or setting.
3. You cry.
Aug 27, 2014 10:01 AM

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There isn't really much to this topic, all of us are basically going to answer the same thing.

Characters, Story, Music, etc.
They're all the aspects of the anime so of course if they're good, then the anime is good. Of course there is also the emotional reaction towards the anime, but again that is caused if the story has good characters that you are attached to.

Aug 27, 2014 10:04 AM

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Oustanding Script. I'll never get tired to say it.
Aug 27, 2014 10:39 AM

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The basics; characters, scenery and OSTs, of course.
But things like well-done fights and funny moments. This depends on what genre we're talking about.

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Aug 27, 2014 1:42 PM

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An outstanding plot, usually one that manages to surprise me or keep me glued to my seat.
The emotions it invokes, whether sorrow or laughter.
Outstanding characters that have great appearances or lines.
Music to a lesser extent.
"Let Justice Be Done!"

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Fight again, fight again for justice!
Aug 27, 2014 1:42 PM

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Interesting characters. Plot doesn't really matter if you don't care what happens to the characters.
Aug 27, 2014 1:43 PM

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Characters with unique personalities is all it takes to make an anime memorable.
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Gouko_Tenrou said:
Characters, music and story.

Music being one of the most important aspects.

That's one of the reasons why Angel Beats is one of my favorites.

so you can deal with shitty rushed conclusions as long as the music is good? ...okay
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A good mecha design
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SanaeSnake said:
tr1ckst3r said:

Example? for me it's just Plot and Character that makes anime memorable. sometime soundtrack too.

To name a few shows I've seen as examples: Attack on Titan, Date A Live, Kiniro Mosaic, and Hitsugi no Chaika. They're all shows I've enjoyed watching, but when you ask me whether these shows are memorable, I would have to say no. There is nothing really unique about these shows that I would have to highlight.

Well in my case AoT is quite memorable from the plot:A naked Titan who appear from nowhere start attacking human because they feel like it. I would never forget about AoT and it's main plot.
Aug 27, 2014 4:41 PM

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Amazing characters and storyline.

Sometimes art and soundtrack as well. For example, 5 cm per second is mostly memorable to me because of the art and OST.
Aug 27, 2014 4:42 PM

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Meaning. If it has good use of symbolism, character development (in most cases, not all), and music, I'll usually find the theme and find the show enjoyable.

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When it has great character interaction and the fact you can relate to some or all the characters
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To be honest I dont remember most things about an anime. I usually block it out once im done with it.
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TheNaturalPerm said:
Gouko_Tenrou said:
Characters, music and story.

Music being one of the most important aspects.

That's one of the reasons why Angel Beats is one of my favorites.

so you can deal with shitty rushed conclusions as long as the music is good? ...okay
good music certainly makes an anime more memorable to me; wasn't that what we were discussing?_?
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Truly unique characters, shock value, brilliant OST's and awesome endings.

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Mainly the characters. My favorite series are usually those that made me feel a certain way (shocked, very sad etc.) What can also make it memorable are some quotes and the OST.
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I only take care of storyline. I dont need badass character with epic soundtrack...only a good and unique story make an anime memorable.
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Meaning. If it has good use of symbolism, character development (in most cases, not all), and music, I'll usually find the theme and find the show enjoyable.

^This
Rushing to the sound of battle to protect those who can't.
My theme when I'm epic and everyone knows it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux9YbzTeekg
My theme when I am in command:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9KzEMqWRFk
My theme when I am going to fight:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTEK8Nti3_U
Mytheme when warriors like me are no longer needed:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3wnN_PxUDY
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Obviously the characters.
I'll also say the OST,but not everytime. Gatchaman Crowds has brilliant OST,but it's bad as a whole.
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3 things
The music
The characters
The emotional impact it had on me
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