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Dec 8, 2012 1:41 PM
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What3v3r
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Hey
I am looking for an new Anime after i finished Bakemonogatari.

I want something >22episodes.
A little bit like Steins Gate.
I donßt mean especially with time Travels, no I mean this good atmosphere and nice Story.
I would prefer it, when it is a little "darker" or dramatical.

regraz
#1-4:I had the feeling to kill myself
#5:Ok, would never watch it again #6: Nice Time
#7:very satisfying, easy to watch, interesting themes, good Enjoyment, good Feeling
#8-9:even better
#10:Kept me the whole time on the edge of my bed. Content to think about. Just awesome.
##It heavily depends when I watched it. So something from five years ago would get now definitely an different Score than then.
##Dislike most Comedy-Shows and over the top wimp-guys. #"wrong" behavior in important Situations. #Characters who always have the same dumb personality/or want to help the enemy
Dec 8, 2012 1:44 PM
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Treekodar

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Gantz is pretty sophisticated.. or was it psycho? Hmm.
Mr. Wonsworth, you may NOT eat my scones!
Dec 8, 2012 1:45 PM
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Backpainz

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-Durarara!!
-Akira(movie)
-Phantom:requiem for the phantom
-Gosick
-Berserk

Dec 8, 2012 1:47 PM
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Ellamenopea

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Ghost in the Shell: SAC is on your PTW list, I'd suggest that. It's a really good story... quite a thriller, to be honest. I enjoyed it. And it's 'dark', but not too much, you know?

Dec 8, 2012 2:19 PM
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Jacona

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Wouldn't hurt to try Kino no tabi.
Dec 8, 2012 2:21 PM
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Suzune-chan

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Mawaru Penguindrum
Monster

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Dec 8, 2012 2:52 PM
#7
NexusHanzer
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Texhnolyze

Heavy on atmosphere with plenty of sophisticated storytelling. Just make sure you power through the first several episodes.
Dec 8, 2012 3:37 PM
#8
renders

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Bakemonogatari/nisemonogatari
Dec 8, 2012 3:56 PM
#9
waaave

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Katanagatari if you want something similair to Bakemonogatari. It has 12 eps, but they're 45 mins long so it's more than 22 regular eps.
Dec 9, 2012 5:24 AM
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What3v3r
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Treekodar said:
Gantz is pretty sophisticated.. or was it psycho? Hmm.


Look at my List:)

Backpainz said:
-Durarara!!
-Phantom:requiem for the phantom
-Gosick
-Berserk

Already read so much about it.... added :)
cannout find
sounds nice
sounds uniteresting

Ghost in the Shell:
Yeah dont, know want to watch it since years :P

Mawaru Penguindrum
Sounds strange..... right for me

Texhnolyze
Hmm, may I should give it a THIRD try....

Bakemonogatari
I dont finished it yet, i even dont started it for now
But i will tonight, and its so short, that i need a new one, when its over .

Monster
I read so much about it, so yeah, i will watch this or nisemonogatari
#1-4:I had the feeling to kill myself
#5:Ok, would never watch it again #6: Nice Time
#7:very satisfying, easy to watch, interesting themes, good Enjoyment, good Feeling
#8-9:even better
#10:Kept me the whole time on the edge of my bed. Content to think about. Just awesome.
##It heavily depends when I watched it. So something from five years ago would get now definitely an different Score than then.
##Dislike most Comedy-Shows and over the top wimp-guys. #"wrong" behavior in important Situations. #Characters who always have the same dumb personality/or want to help the enemy
Dec 9, 2012 7:49 AM
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JelliedMilk
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Ryoujoku Famiresu

Pretty dark lolz
Dec 9, 2012 9:49 AM
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chirale

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Texhnolyze, 22 eps.
Dec 9, 2012 9:57 AM
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Sweetpea

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For sophisticated anime, I have to second Monster, Kino's Journey and Maruwaru Penguindrum.

You should also check out
Paprika
Mouryou no Hako
Kara no Kyoukai
Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom
Perfect Blue
Dec 9, 2012 10:00 AM
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Holybaptiser

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Suzune-chan said:
Mawaru Penguindrum
A well rounded, thought provoking show? Yes. Sophisticated? Not so much.

Aoi Bungaku Series
Eve no Jikan (Movie)
Fate/Zero - Some may disagree, but it is unquestionably sophisticated. Lots of dialogue and strategic battles.
Kara no Kyoukai - 7 movies. Presented very well.
Texhnolyze

If you want sophistication at its brim, where you could compare it to a brilliant beacon of class, you should scratch out your episode restriction and watch shows like Monster and Legend of the Galactic Heroes.
I'm also filled with pure-hearted ulterior motives.

Dec 9, 2012 12:32 PM
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UncommonNL
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Ellamenopea said:
Ghost in the Shell: SAC is on your PTW list, I'd suggest that. It's a really good story... quite a thriller, to be honest. I enjoyed it. And it's 'dark', but not too much, you know?


I second that motion,

If you really follow the story and immerse yourself in the universe of GITS it's one hell of a show.
Dec 9, 2012 3:11 PM
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PreFuturism-0

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Casshern Sins,

Now that you've been enlightened...

Dec 12, 2012 3:56 AM
#17
What3v3r
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Sweetpea said:
For sophisticated anime, I have to second Monster, Kino's Journey and Maruwaru Penguindrum.

You should also check out
Paprika
Mouryou no Hako
Kara no Kyoukai
Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom
Perfect Blue


Yeah after such a big feedback i will watch monster and then Kara (looks great :)
Holybaptiser said:
Suzune-chan said:
Mawaru Penguindrum
A well rounded, thought provoking show? Yes. Sophisticated? Not so much.

Aoi Bungaku Series
Eve no Jikan (Movie)
Fate/Zero - Some may disagree, but it is unquestionably sophisticated. Lots of dialogue and strategic battles.
Kara no Kyoukai - 7 movies. Presented very well.
Texhnolyze

If you want sophistication at its brim, where you could compare it to a brilliant beacon of class, you should scratch out your episode restriction and watch shows like Monster and Legend of the Galactic Heroes.


Jup, Texhnolyze... I will it give an another try :)
Where is the Problem with my episode restriction? Can´t get the point?
#1-4:I had the feeling to kill myself
#5:Ok, would never watch it again #6: Nice Time
#7:very satisfying, easy to watch, interesting themes, good Enjoyment, good Feeling
#8-9:even better
#10:Kept me the whole time on the edge of my bed. Content to think about. Just awesome.
##It heavily depends when I watched it. So something from five years ago would get now definitely an different Score than then.
##Dislike most Comedy-Shows and over the top wimp-guys. #"wrong" behavior in important Situations. #Characters who always have the same dumb personality/or want to help the enemy
Dec 12, 2012 4:47 AM
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Holybaptiser

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I'm just saying that two of the most sophisticated shows I've seen are 70+ episodes each.

LOL apparently I'm blind. Misread the OP.
HolybaptiserDec 12, 2012 4:54 AM
I'm also filled with pure-hearted ulterior motives.

Dec 12, 2012 6:37 AM
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Lolipedophin
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Mirai Nikki, if you haven't watch it yet. I think it was even one of the recommendations for Steins;gate lovers. Dark and it was pretty sophisticated. I'm 99% sure you'll like it.
Dec 12, 2012 12:32 PM
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LittleCaesars

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Akira
Cowboy Bebop
Eve no Jikan
Kara no Kyoukai
Memories
Millennium Actress
Paprika
Tamala 2010: A Punk Cat in Space

Ghost in the Shell
Mawaru Penguindrum
Perfect Blue
Paranoia Agent

Dec 12, 2012 3:04 PM
#21
Nefayn

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Sophisticated? Bartender and Kemonozume comes to mind.
Dec 12, 2012 3:35 PM
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Baman

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Legend of the Galactic Heroes is sophisticated as fuck.
Dec 12, 2012 3:44 PM
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Yellowline

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I dont think you know what sophisticated means op...
Dec 12, 2012 3:50 PM
#24
Ochimusha

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Texhnolyze and Mawaru might fit your tastes.... and I guess.
Baman said:
Legend of the Galactic Heroes is sophisticated as fuck.
Dec 12, 2012 5:27 PM
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Good Suggestions thus far, also adding Mononoke (The TV Series...Not the Movie that Studio Ghibi made)
Dec 12, 2012 5:30 PM
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You'll find a more 'classy' degree of 'sophistication' with longer seasons in my opinion. Starting with Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Rose of Versailles, Monster and Master Keaton. Remember to keep that pinky stiff and upright whilst sipping your tea, good chap.
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Dec 12, 2012 7:36 PM
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Shoryu

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Ergo Proxy.

Just this once, I'll fulfill whatever your wish is.
Dec 12, 2012 8:14 PM
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Baconzombie
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For currently airing shows, Psycho pass'll make you feel more urmmm "sophisticated" when you're watching it.

My friend said kino no tabi was about different governmental systems and stuff so you'd probably feel smart when you watch that.

Haibane renmei will make you think a lot, but I see you weren't too big of a fan of lain, so idk. It's pretty hard to recommend since my definition of "sophisticated" is probably different than yours XD
Dec 12, 2012 8:15 PM
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Nidstang said:
Sophisticated? Bartender and Kemonozume comes to mind.


These, also anything done by Mamoru Oshii (except Urusei Yatsura obviously)

"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself."
-Friedrich Nietzsche
Dec 12, 2012 11:57 PM
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bazza

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Mushishi <<<<------- Watch it you must

Philosophical, episodic anime you learn more in one episode of Mushishi than most other shit
Dec 12, 2012 11:59 PM
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Lolipedophin said:
Mirai Nikki, if you haven't watch it yet. I think it was even one of the recommendations for Steins;gate lovers. Dark and it was pretty sophisticated. I'm 99% sure you'll like it.


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Dec 16, 2012 4:06 AM
#32
What3v3r
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Wow thanks dudes! So much reccomandations :)
I see i have much to do in the holidays.

Although I wanted to watch Monster first, i now will watch Gohst in the Shell, because i saw a episode on Animax :)

Mirai Nikki, if you haven't watch it yet. I think it was even one of the recommendations for Steins;gate lovers. Dark and it was pretty sophisticated. I'm 99% sure you'll like it.

1.) Look at my list...
2.) Why are so many guys into that Series?
I mean, i read the manga and it wasn´t very good , but then i somehow managed to watch the Anime and it wasn´t so good like everybody is doing....
Good, yes but nothing to suggest.
#1-4:I had the feeling to kill myself
#5:Ok, would never watch it again #6: Nice Time
#7:very satisfying, easy to watch, interesting themes, good Enjoyment, good Feeling
#8-9:even better
#10:Kept me the whole time on the edge of my bed. Content to think about. Just awesome.
##It heavily depends when I watched it. So something from five years ago would get now definitely an different Score than then.
##Dislike most Comedy-Shows and over the top wimp-guys. #"wrong" behavior in important Situations. #Characters who always have the same dumb personality/or want to help the enemy
Dec 16, 2012 4:46 AM
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http://myanimelist.net/anime/820/Legend_of_the_Galactic_Heroes

About as sophisticated as you're going to get.
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