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Feb 14, 2015 3:04 PM

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i kan understand u
i put my "cannot finnish" shows in the on-hold section to spare it for other time i dont want to drop anime immediately
i will watch it if im in the mood for it
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Feb 14, 2015 4:12 PM

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Being an elitist sheep feels good.

Anime is good, fucking deal with it.
Feb 14, 2015 5:14 PM

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SomeLife said:
just watch what you like, half the considered must watches are hyped trash


This. Every season the try-hard depth-of-a-petris-dish show for testosterone deficient young boys gets the most hype (like Death Parade this season) and if you're going to listen to the average slackjaw in terms of what is a 'must watch' you will never get anything done.

That said, as I was dropping Death Parade, it started getting better in the previous two episodes, so I'm still watching, but it's still a valid example.
Feb 14, 2015 8:10 PM

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Aria-da-Capo said:
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Full list please? It's pictures and I don't understand everything

LoGH
Mushishi
Ping Pong
Monster
The Tatami Galaxy
Kyoudai Brothers
Mononoke
Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex
Versailles no Bara
Beck
Welcome to the NHK
Jojo first season
Berserk
Planetes
Kaiji
Detroit Metal City
Black Lagoon
Hajime no Ippo
Gankutsuuo
Kaiba
Utena
Kuuchu Buranko
Terra e
Grey Wings
Hyouge Mono
Ergo Proxy
Saraya Goyou
Texhnolyze
Cromartie High School
Aoi Bungaku Series
Shirokuma cafè
Lain
Paranoia Agent
Master Keaton
City Hunter
Nobunaga Concerto
Feaor said:

Edit: you ninja'd me by 17 seconds. Well played.


I feel like this needs to be a challenge. Where you get little badges, you can put on your profile, as you complete the "Elitest Pandering Anime Starter Kits".

Some quality shows on this list though.
Feb 14, 2015 8:25 PM
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Hajime no Ippo and Aoi Bungaku elitist? wtf
Great list though.
LucasRTSFeb 14, 2015 8:29 PM
Feb 14, 2015 8:31 PM

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laraes said:
Besides the fact that One Piece is my all-time favorite anime, I simply am not motivated to watch other "big" ones?
Like I saw AoT a good year after it was released and found it...ok or rather meh. I dropped Neon Genesis Evangelion after 3 episodes, FMA Brotherhood after 10, Gurren Lagann after the half, Mirai Nikki after 10, Death Note after 6, I hated Elfen Lied and Black Butler and didn't like Ano Hana that much. I just can't get myself to watch the Monogatari-series, Steins;Gate, Dragonball, Clannad or other "Must-Watch"-anime , I have seen approx. 3 out of 30 series from the Top Anime TV Series list.
I have no clue why? I am a rather active watcher, so I don't get it? I am aware of the fact that there have to be reasons for so many people liking this shows, but most of the time I don't like them that much.
Can anyone relate to this? D:
try hunter x hunter thank me later
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Feb 14, 2015 8:36 PM

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LucasRTS said:
Hajime no Ippo and Aoi Bungaku elitist? wtf
Great list though.
Considering Aoi Bungaku adapts actual serious Japanese literature I feel like it appeals to 'elitists' more than anything.
Feb 14, 2015 9:06 PM
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You didn't watch Cowboy Bebop.
There's your problem.
Mar 2, 2015 7:39 PM

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I think you just need to work on pinpointing what you like about the shows you like, and what you dislike about the shows you dislike. The better you can figure that out, the more likely you are to be able to identify other shows you would like/dislike, and you'd likely be able to get better recommendations as well.

As for the shows you've watched, you need to keep in mind that people generally have one of a few ideas in mind when you ask for "must watch" anime. The first is beginner-friendly anime, or anime people are more likely to enjoy if they view the medium as "odd" overall- they serve as icebreakers, in a sense. The second is just commonly-loved anime; they're very popular/highly acclaimed by many users who like the genre- this may or may not apply for your taste, however. The third is historical/important anime from a trope perspective, meaning anime that helped define or dramatically change genres. (Since you seem interested in this last group, I would point you to this list.)

In any case, you obviously don't "need" to watch any of the above. It varies depending on your view of the anime medium, your taste, and your interest in different genres. Even though you seem to be looking for specific traits, it's good that you're willing to broaden your horizons (that automatically makes you more interesting to talk to than most imo).

You don't even need to watch new anime to figure out what you like. Just examine the anime you've already watched and extrapolate from there.

Side note: One Piece was my first anime and a (in that I watched some of it before I even knew what anime was) favorite, and as far as I can tell we both love Katanagatari. I don't see that too often. :o
Mar 3, 2015 12:50 AM

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laraes said:
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Then how the hell do you like one piece?


Because it was the first anime I ever watched , so it's kind of nostalgic. Also, it's just my type of anime , dramatic and comedic at the same time, every episode feels like 5 minutes because I simply enjoy it :3


every episode feels like 5 minutes because it has terrible pacing and practically nothing happens most of the time

anyway you need to develop your own taste instead of being so worried about what others like. for starters you could try finding anime similar to one piece since you enjoy it so much
Mar 3, 2015 2:17 AM
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Feaor said:
LucasRTS said:
Hajime no Ippo and Aoi Bungaku elitist? wtf
Great list though.
Considering Aoi Bungaku adapts actual serious Japanese literature I feel like it appeals to 'elitists' more than anything.


very poor adaption of the stoires
then again you could say Guin saga is that to cuase that is based on a 120 volume full size 600-800 each volume novel
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Mar 3, 2015 2:26 AM

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crystal_3001 said:
Aria-da-Capo said:

LoGH
Mushishi
Ping Pong
Monster
The Tatami Galaxy
Kyoudai Brothers
Mononoke
Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex
Versailles no Bara
Beck
Welcome to the NHK
Jojo first season
Berserk
Planetes
Kaiji
Detroit Metal City
Black Lagoon
Hajime no Ippo
Gankutsuuo
Kaiba
Utena
Kuuchu Buranko
Terra e
Grey Wings
Hyouge Mono
Ergo Proxy
Saraya Goyou
Texhnolyze
Cromartie High School
Aoi Bungaku Series
Shirokuma cafè
Lain
Paranoia Agent
Master Keaton
City Hunter
Nobunaga Concerto

Edit: you ninja'd me by 17 seconds. Well played.


I feel like this needs to be a challenge. Where you get little badges, you can put on your profile, as you complete the "Elitest Pandering Anime Starter Kits".

Some quality shows on this list though.
will try, will try lol
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Mar 3, 2015 2:55 AM

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You are a hipster who doesn't like the mainstream.

But i'm more hipster than you and i love the mainstream, because hating the mainstream is too mainstream.
Mar 3, 2015 3:03 AM

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Someone has an Elitist Pandering list for manga? I'd like one.
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Hulohot said:
Someone has an Elitist Pandering list for manga? I'd like one.

Berserk
Oyasumi Punpun
20th Century Boys
Vagabond
Bitter Virgin
Blame!
Onanie Master Kurosawa
Cross Game


There's dozens more but I'm too lazy.
Mar 3, 2015 3:12 AM

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Cakedog said:
Hulohot said:
Someone has an Elitist Pandering list for manga? I'd like one.

Berserk
Oyasumi Punpun
20th Century Boys
Vagabond
Bitter Virgin
Blame!
Onanie Master Kurosawa
Cross Game


There's dozens more but I'm too lazy.
2elitist4me lol
Mushishi manga is also good
btw
is Yotsuba on elitist tier? (i sound lyk a noob nao lol)
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Cakedog said:
Hulohot said:
Someone has an Elitist Pandering list for manga? I'd like one.

Berserk-Reading
Oyasumi Punpun-Currently reading
20th Century Boys-Completed
Vagabond-Reading
Bitter Virgin-Will try
Blame!-Currently- Currently reading
Onanie Master Kurosawa - Will try
Cross Game-Will try


There's dozens more but I'm too lazy.

Don't be lazy plox. Need more to become an anoying elitist brat like the guys that circlejerk with LotGH.
Mar 3, 2015 3:49 AM

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There is an on-hold section in your list
All credit goes to Sacred.
Mar 3, 2015 5:03 AM

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There is no such thing as a "must-watch" show.


Correction: Death Note.


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Drop whatever u feel like , son , But not Death Note .
Mar 3, 2015 5:06 AM

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Most of them are not even "must watch".
added the fourth most popular anime onto this site
Mar 3, 2015 5:26 AM

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Dont force yourself, just watch the shows you enjoy.

Mar 3, 2015 6:22 AM

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EvenJellyOn said:
Most of them are not even "must watch".
agreed

Zeta986 said:
Steps how to find good anime.

step 1 : Avoid the Hype
step 2 : Avoid the recommendation
step 3 : Never watch on-going shows
step 4 : Watch Elitist Pandering anime in this list



step 5 : You have been Enlighten and your Lifespan has been extended for 20 years.

These should be the "must watch"
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