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Mar 5, 2014 4:23 PM
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So, I want people to recommend shows that surprised them to me. Don't tell me too much (if anything) about the show, I like going in blind. An example of a show that surprised me personally would be Tsuritama, mostly because I didn't think that a fishing show wouldn't be very good. I am up for any genre and mood right now.
Mar 5, 2014 4:27 PM
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Master Keaton.
Mar 5, 2014 4:28 PM
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what do U exacly mean by "suprised" ? i dont quite get this example about fishing show...
You mean that U want something not hyped but actually really good or what?
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zamieszkiwały Zza Światy, pomiędzy którymi można było odbywać podróże.
Wiedza na ten temat była jednak przekazywana wyłącznie nielicznym wybrańcom.
Wielcy bohaterzy musieli stawać do walki ze złem, w obronie dobra,
by przezwyciężyć zagrażające równowadze mroczne widmo ciemności i chaosu
i zaprowadzić niezbędny wszem wobec praworządny ład i porządek.
Oto legenda jednego z nich…
Mar 5, 2014 4:37 PM
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I am being purposefully vague, but basically a show that didn't come out as you expected it to. I didn't expect an anime about fishing to be good, which was the example.

I didn't expect Gatchaman Crowds to have a sort of central message, etc. Just the first show or two that come to mind that did something which really surprised you.
Mar 5, 2014 4:38 PM
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Ano Hana.

Though highly rated, I didn't expect for it to be one of my 10's, not even of my 9's.
Mar 5, 2014 4:39 PM
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greatsailorman said:
I didn't expect Gatchaman Crowds to have a sort of central message, etc. Just the first show or two that come to mind that did something which really surprised you.
Did you not watch the original Ninja- tai Gatchaman? It was a masterpiece.
Mar 5, 2014 4:41 PM
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No, i never saw any part of Gatchaman before Crowds. Always interested though.

To Hederick, I've seen Annohana, and I liked it. Thanks though
Mar 5, 2014 4:43 PM
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Humanity has Declined
Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica
Squid Girl
Shinsekai Yori
Yuru Yuri
Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai
Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai Next
Mar 5, 2014 4:44 PM
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Railgun S. I watch the first season, Railgun, and it wasn't too good. It was more as one big introduction to the world it was in. Railgun S however shocked me to the core.

Introducing and delivering THE best clone story in 16 episode that you will ever come across in your life. I was truly shock of how much of a masterpiece of a story it is and I couldn't imagine ever seeing a beautiful piece of fiction ever in my wildest dreams.

Shocking beautiful.
Take a look. There's an odd, darkish, red coloring inside of my gun-cannon. Can you just... do a little scrub scrub and clean it out?


Can you see it? You probably can (kinda hard to miss it *cough*). Just Reach your arm on up back there. I, myself, have no plausible idea on how it got all the way in there. >:3


Mar 5, 2014 4:46 PM
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I went in to Hajime no Ippo with low expectations because I thought I didn't like fighting/sports anime but surprisingly enough it hooked me. I'm usually not a fan of such anime.

Another anime that surprised me was Madoka Magika. I heard of the hype going into the anime and I thought people were just over-rating the anime> i was pleasantly surprised to find out it was as good as people said it was.
Mar 5, 2014 5:13 PM

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Nazo no Kanojo X

I won't say much more but don't read any of the reviews. Nothing like plot twists though.
Mar 5, 2014 6:04 PM

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greatsailorman said:
An example of a show that surprised me personally would be Tsuritama, mostly because I didn't think that a fishing show wouldn't be very good.
Excellent! I felt just the same about Tsuritama. Some similar experiences of mine:

Alice Academy
Princess Jellyfish
Kokoro Connect
Humanity Has Declined
Sora no Woto

Enjoy!
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Mar 5, 2014 8:38 PM

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Now and Then, Here and There
Mar 5, 2014 9:05 PM
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Ef A tale of memories 1st Season
Ef A tale of Melodies 2nd Season
Mirai Nikki
Black Lagoon
Jormungand
MOnster
Zetsuen no tempest
HIgurashi
Mar 5, 2014 10:52 PM

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Monster

Higurashi

Code Geass
Mar 5, 2014 11:12 PM

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Gankutsuou
Space Battleship Yamato 2199
Noein
Birdy the Mighty Decode
Mar 6, 2014 11:30 AM

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2nd Hajime no Ippo

Berserk - thought it would be a bunch of grunts
Mar 6, 2014 12:30 PM

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Seconding Berserk, Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica and Kokoro Connect.
Mar 6, 2014 12:32 PM

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Ima, soko ni iru boku DEFINITELY
Mar 6, 2014 12:34 PM

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Kokoro connect, tokyo magnitude 8.0, Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica & Samurai Flamenco!
Mar 6, 2014 12:34 PM

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Inferno Cop and Free
If i can toss your salad you can toss mine
Mar 6, 2014 12:34 PM
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Death Note , surprisingly episode
Darker Than Black : Ryuusei No Gemini, Surprisingly changed on different aspects
Psycho Pass
私はあなたを愛して。 29915250
It takes one step backward, and two steps forward. *Avi
Mar 6, 2014 1:25 PM

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Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. If you haven't seen it, I recommend you watch it. I am a hundred percent sure you will be as surprized as I am (in a good way).
Mar 6, 2014 1:27 PM

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JoJo,i went in there awaiting the weirdest shit EVER,because it has such disgusting characters with flashy colours and wierd ass poses,turns out if was epic.
Mar 7, 2014 10:13 AM
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Just wanted to thank everybody for their suggestions. These should hold me off til I leave for boot camp! I've found plenty that I haven't seen, so thank you. If you have any others, feel free to continue recommending them!
Mar 17, 2014 10:01 AM

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Now and then here and there
Texhnolyze
Aku no hana
Speed Grapher
Mar 17, 2014 10:29 AM

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i think Natsume Yuujinchou really great!
Mar 17, 2014 2:28 PM

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Spice and wolf, a great, great show I didn't expect it to be half as good as it is
Mar 17, 2014 2:58 PM
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Code Geass
Higurashi
Ga-rei Zero
Mahou shoujou madoka magica
Kokoro Connect
Mar 17, 2014 3:52 PM

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well i was really sceptical about Code Geass, was about to watch it for more than 2 monts, and when i finally did, i was really positively surprised! Pretty great show.
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K A T - Legenda Zza Światów - wstęp:
W dawnych czasach, które już niemal całkowicie przeminęły, magia i posługujące się nią istoty,
a także zaklęte stwory i złowrogie, nieokiełznane bestie
zamieszkiwały Zza Światy, pomiędzy którymi można było odbywać podróże.
Wiedza na ten temat była jednak przekazywana wyłącznie nielicznym wybrańcom.
Wielcy bohaterzy musieli stawać do walki ze złem, w obronie dobra,
by przezwyciężyć zagrażające równowadze mroczne widmo ciemności i chaosu
i zaprowadzić niezbędny wszem wobec praworządny ład i porządek.
Oto legenda jednego z nich…
Mar 17, 2014 4:30 PM

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http://myanimelist.net/anime/7674/Bakuman.
http://myanimelist.net/anime/587/Hanbun_no_Tsuki_ga_Noboru_Sora
http://myanimelist.net/anime/10568/Kamisama_no_Memochou
http://myanimelist.net/anime/3358/Kure-nai
http://myanimelist.net/anime/11933/Oda_Nobuna_no_Yabou
http://myanimelist.net/anime/245/Great_Teacher_Onizuka

Bakuman If you enjoy learning about how manga and animes are created, need motivation for the future and working hard towards achieving your goals, masterpiece imo
Hanbun - Drama
Kure-Nai - Very unique and interesting to watch, one I have not seen in a long time
Oda Nobuna No Yabou - Historical takes place in sengoku era, very interesting story especially if you like japanese historical events
GTO, Currently watching this at 22/43, VERY GOOD, extremely funny, the MC is freaking awesome, and a MUST watch if you enjoy unique anime, I have yet to see ANYTHING EVER like this.

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