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Jul 4, 2014 5:28 PM
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So after finding myself coming back to anime to see what's new after a year, I realise the reason I stopped in the first place was that I really wasn't willing to trawl through a bunch of bad series' just to find a gem anymore.

I've reached the threshold such that rather than being optimistic about watching a new series, I'm more hesitant and feel like I shouldn't waste my time. Throughout the three or so years I've been seriously watching anime I've just grown more and more cynical; some tropes are almost omnipotent. I am so over eye-rolling, immature fanservice yet - unless things have changed significantly in the last year - I can count on one hand the series' which don't have an inkling of it.

I guess I just really want another Steins;gate or Madoka, where everyone agrees with the fact that it's a great series and I can just slip into and enjoy it without fear of constant frustration at the writing.

Does, or has anyone else felt the same way?
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Jul 4, 2014 5:29 PM
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No cause I don't suck at picking anime.
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Jul 4, 2014 5:31 PM
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When I had only seen 90 or so anime? No, I didn't.... There's thousands out there--meaning a lot more to discover.
It's natural for a person to deny he's a failure as a human being. That's why he searches for somebody who is more miserable than himself. That's why so much animosity exists on the internet. Those who aren't able to find a more miserable person, turn to the internet and call other people losers, even though they've never met. Just to make themselves feel superior. isn't that pathetic? There's a sense of security that comes from speaking badly of someone else. But that isn't true salvation. — Tatsuhiro Satou
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The only thing more pathetic than quoting someone you know nothing about, is quoting yourself.
Jul 4, 2014 5:31 PM
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Watch Noein if you want another Steins Gate.
Jul 4, 2014 5:32 PM
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You just watch a lot of shit. Don't watch shit.
Jul 4, 2014 5:36 PM
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OP, it is time for you to retire from watching anime and move on to other hobbies.
Jul 4, 2014 5:36 PM
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You've watched all the good anime, might as well quit now.
Jul 4, 2014 5:37 PM
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No.
Jul 4, 2014 5:38 PM
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Watch Inferno Cop.
And I mean that in the most sexually painful way possible.
Jul 4, 2014 5:42 PM

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Jul 4, 2014 5:47 PM

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No because I'm good at picking out anime.
You haven't even seen many anime.
Look better.

I can see you


Jul 4, 2014 5:50 PM
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I would recommend perusing through anime from the late 90s and early to mid 2000s.
There's a lot to choose from during those eras.
Jul 4, 2014 5:51 PM

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All Chinese cartoons are shit so you're just in the same boat as you were in when you started watching.
Jul 4, 2014 5:51 PM

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Korrvo said:
No cause I don't suck at picking anime.
an egomaniac and a fool

Jul 4, 2014 5:51 PM

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worldeditor11 said:
OP, it is time for you to retire from watching anime and move on to other hobbies.
There's always the overrated tv shows, like Breaking Bad or Game of Thrones,or some shitty western cartoons, like Regular Show or Adventure Time, good luck going back to the mediocre world, just make sure u watched HxH's CA Arc and Ano Hana before u go
PriestSlayerJul 4, 2014 5:55 PM
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Why am I a Berserk fan? All I ever experience is pain.

We are in the eclipse and Miura has sacrificed us
Jul 4, 2014 5:52 PM

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The kind of stuff that I really love only come along maybe once a year, and I'm fine with that. It makes 'em all the more special and unique to me when they do show up.
Jul 4, 2014 5:52 PM

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As long as there is incest, there is always something good to watch.
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insan3Spectre said:
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Jul 4, 2014 5:52 PM

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You just finished Air and now it's on your favorites list. What's the problem?
Jul 4, 2014 5:52 PM

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insan3Spectre said:
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You'll have to excuse me, I haven't really been around this community in a while
IntroverTurtle said:
You've watched all the good anime, might as well quit now.

I note the sarcasm but no, that's not what I'm saying really, it's more of a psychological change than anything else (by the way, congratulations on almost 20000 posts, I remember you last I was here!)
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The kind of stuff that I really love only come along maybe once a year, and I'm fine with that. It makes 'em all the more special and unique to me when they do show up.

I guess I'm just coming to terms with that and that's the mindset I have to adopt.
Jul 4, 2014 5:53 PM

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I've been feeling that way, but SAO2 will not only save me, but save us all.
Jul 4, 2014 5:53 PM

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Korrvo said:
No cause I don't suck at picking anime.
Jul 4, 2014 5:54 PM

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jojo's bizarre adventure
tokyo ghoul
hunter x hunter
no game no life
ping pong the animation
are none of these good for you?
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Jul 4, 2014 5:55 PM

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antonn said:
I've been feeling that way, but SAO2 will not only save me, but save us all.


you are a blasphemer. Jibril and NGNL are our only saviors.


Jul 4, 2014 6:00 PM

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Zeally said:
antonn said:
I've been feeling that way, but SAO2 will not only save me, but save us all.


you are a blasphemer. Jibril and NGNL are our only saviors.

True words from a disciple of the new gods, i'm with u brother o/ my 400 post, now i'm just as influent as Steph!
PriestSlayerJul 4, 2014 6:05 PM
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Why am I a Berserk fan? All I ever experience is pain.

We are in the eclipse and Miura has sacrificed us
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Zeally said:
antonn said:
I've been feeling that way, but SAO2 will not only save me, but save us all.


you are a blasphemer. Jibril and NGNL are our only saviors.



Really? God, just kill me now, please...
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Jul 4, 2014 6:13 PM

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Nope. Fate/stay night is yet to air. So I still believe good animes will always be out there.
Jul 4, 2014 6:15 PM

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Hulmy said:
Zeally said:


you are a blasphemer. Jibril and NGNL are our only saviors.



Really? God, just kill me now, please...
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Why am I a Berserk fan? All I ever experience is pain.

We are in the eclipse and Miura has sacrificed us
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Hulmy said:
Zeally said:


you are a blasphemer. Jibril and NGNL are our only saviors.



Really? God, just kill me now, please...
Unfortunately for you, there is no jibril for you in heaven. I already booked reservations for eternity with a waifu contract.

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Jul 4, 2014 6:18 PM

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Maybe you suck at picking anime. There a lot of good ones you have not seen.

Hunter X Hunter 2011 is just amazing. Also Samurai Champloo, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, No Game No Life, Log Horizon, Fullmetal Alchemist BROTHERHOOD, Hajime No Ippo, Ruroi Kenshin, Attack On Titan, etc.
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Jul 4, 2014 6:20 PM

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I love the sarcasm in these comments. Op you still haven't watch that many anime, You're simple not looking well, if you want anime like madoka and steins gate, ask mal users in the recommendation section, I'm sure you will get some that are to your liking. Well have fun.
Jul 4, 2014 6:23 PM

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The more I watch the more good stuff waits for me. Sequels, franchises etc...

Basically

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No cause I don't suck at picking anime.
I probably regret this post by now.
Jul 4, 2014 6:24 PM

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>Complains about shit Anime
>Hasn't watched FMA:B
Jul 4, 2014 6:35 PM

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There are a lot of promising sequels coming up. As for already aired anime, my plan to watch list is getting shorter and the titles aren't as exciting. You can always watch Breaking Bad though.
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Jul 4, 2014 6:39 PM

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I'm actually reallly enjoying Yahari, so my faith has been restored. Surprsigly, enough, I've enjoyed Yahari more than any other anime I've seen this year, except maybe monogatari.
Jul 4, 2014 6:40 PM

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No. I haven't watched Legend of Galatic Heroes, the Gundam series, Cowboy Bebop or HxH 2011 yet.
Jul 4, 2014 6:45 PM

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I think it's funny how the 'there's nothing left for me' posts come from those with about the same number in their lists as me, a total noob. How about:

Satoshi Kon?
Utena?
Texhnolyze?
SEL?
Monster?
Nana?
T&B?
Jin Roh?
GITS: SAC?
Hnc?
Berserk?
Mushishi?
Jul 4, 2014 8:08 PM

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Honestly, this is really because of my taste. Even though I may not have watched all those suggested here, most of them I recognise and have looked into.

Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood for example. I watched the original and liked it well enough, but I realise the style isn't for me. This is the same for most anime. I guess when I said 'good' in the title, I meant suited to my taste. My list isn't huge because there aren't a whole heap of shows that cater to it.

Sure there are plenty of 'good' anime I haven't watched, I just probably won't enjoy them as much because it's not suited to my taste.
Jul 4, 2014 8:11 PM
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Nope
Jul 4, 2014 8:23 PM
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I don't think I'll find anymore masterpieces, but I'm sure there's plenty of good shows out there.

Try to pick the right shows if you feel like you're in that situation though, not easy, but perfectly findable.
Jul 4, 2014 8:29 PM

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I just lost faith that i'm gonna find a decent thread here, does that counts? I luv my humor sense <3
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Why am I a Berserk fan? All I ever experience is pain.

We are in the eclipse and Miura has sacrificed us
Jul 4, 2014 8:46 PM

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I feel sorry for people who have certain tastes. I could care less about the genre I watch, so there's a lot out there for me.

Still, I doubt that you've seen everything that you would like to watch. I don't know how specific your tastes are, but you should at least try to watch something just to see if you like it.

If all else fails, you can always go read manga or play VNs. Manga might just have the appeal you need.
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Honestly, this is really because of my taste. Even though I may not have watched all those suggested here, most of them I recognise and have looked into.

Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood for example. I watched the original and liked it well enough, but I realise the style isn't for me. This is the same for most anime. I guess when I said 'good' in the title, I meant suited to my taste. My list isn't huge because there aren't a whole heap of shows that cater to it.

Sure there are plenty of 'good' anime I haven't watched, I just probably won't enjoy them as much because it's not suited to my taste.
Looks like you've found your answer. You stay within the bounds of your expected taste, not venturing out and exploring, finding new aspects of your taste, etc thus getting bored. Basically, you don't know your actual taste, you just think you do.
Jul 4, 2014 9:09 PM

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a. Going from your favourites, Utena and Nagi no Asukara sound right up your alley

b. i thought something like that before, but then i realized this:
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When I had only seen 90 or so anime? No, I didn't.... There's thousands out there--meaning a lot more to discover.

c. i'd also like to +1 this post
IntroverTurtle said:
Looks like you've found your answer. You stay within the bounds of your expected taste, not venturing out and exploring, finding new aspects of your taste, etc thus getting bored. Basically, you don't know your actual taste, you just think you do.
Jul 4, 2014 9:17 PM
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I feel sorry for people who have certain tastes. I could care less about the genre I watch, so there's a lot out there for me.

Still, I doubt that you've seen everything that you would like to watch. I don't know how specific your tastes are, but you should at least try to watch something just to see if you like it.

If all else fails, you can always go read manga or play VNs. Manga might just have the appeal you need.


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Jul 4, 2014 9:22 PM
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I didnt like Madoka... at all. On topic: no.
Jul 4, 2014 9:25 PM

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Theres still plenty of harem to watch
Jul 4, 2014 9:30 PM

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Your list seems like it isn't made 100% of nerd/gamer anime, so there is hope for you yet. Get some more tastes. Nerd shows aren't all there is to anime.
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Your list seems like it isn't made 100% of nerd/gamer anime, so there is hope for you yet. Get some more tastes. Nerd shows aren't all there is to anime.
what's a nerd/gamer anime anyway?
well, gamer i can figure... stuff like sao, ngnl, maybe mirai nikki, but nerd shows? o_0 mind giving some examples?
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