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| you could try fate series (fate zero + fate stay night unlimited blade works ) but first season has no romance. All other points are there, all female characters are usefull and there are some, good story, good characters, 1 of the best animatated animes so the action scenes look awesome +its serious story: 7 mages summon 7 sevants for a holy grail war to fight in a tag team death battle till 1 team remains. everyone uses different tactics ^^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9erufX1zeY (fate zero amv/ 1st season/ i hope you dont mind to have a pretty long prologue. the first action scenes start at ep 4, since they try to introduce all characters carefully so you care for them) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iey2jcDtZS0 (fate stay night unlimited blade works tv/ thats the 2nd season, it doenst have such a long intro like the first 1 and its 10 years after. you can also watch this 1 first if you rly like, since each 1 spoilers a bit of the other ones story, but fate zero has a better story in my opinion) psycho pass (not useless female mc/ she grows soo much through this series/ just hints for romance, futuristic anime about police, thriller like, also nice world build=) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HBWWotRmYc (1st opening) mirai nikki (story is not that special, but fine. it has an extreme strong female lead + much romance and very bloody action. its pretty famous since the female is the most famous yandare) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7VqSWZjzd0 )opening) |
| My favorite quotes from animes: Those who seek miracles will never experience one. The hand of salvation only extends to people who try to make miracles happen. - Ef a tale of melodies. I destroy worlds. I create worlds. - Code geass We are humans. - Shinsekai yori 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, and a 10km run EVERY SINGLE DAY!!! - One punch man |
| I'd recommend: Beast Player Erin - There's no romance subplot though I'm afraid, but it matches your other criteria with a great female protagonist, action and a very interesting, in-depth storyline. Seirei no Moribito - Not sure if there's any romance in this one, but I've heard good things about it. Same writer as Erin. Princess Mononoke - A bit of romance, but it doesn't go into depth. Movie. Chihayafuru - A bit more romance in this one, might not be what you're looking for since the plot revolves around a card game. |
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| Mnemosyne Akatsuki no Yona Fate/Stay Night UBW Guilty Crown Gurren Lagann +1 Shinsekai Yori |
   I envy your delusion; I wish I could live in it  |
| Princess Mononoke +1 Death Note Code Geass |
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| Definitely the Fate series as already suggested above. I'd also recommend Terror in Toyko, there's no (strong) female lead, there's some romance but not too much. Imo it has a pretty good storyline though and I couldn't stop watching. Death Note is another anime that you just can't stop watching. Shingeki no Kyojin aka Attack On Titan, great art, good plot imo, strong but reserved female lead. Also another tip, just go through people's anime lists and randomly pick anime that sound interesting to you. |
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| Since your so new to anime, and haven't watched much. I'd reccomend just watching most/all anime on the popular anime list. Most people will reccomend them to you anyway since their good. http://myanimelist.net/topanime.php?type=bypopularity Altough there is quite a few hidden gems not high up on the popular list, most of the really good/memorable anime are. ^^ |
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| +++++++++++++ Chihayafuru |
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| +1 to Akatsuki no Yona and since you're looking for some depth, I'll also recommend Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom |
TarotistOct 2, 2015 2:52 PM
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| Not all have what you're looking for, but these are definitely enjoyable (for most): +1 to: http://myanimelist.net/anime/22297/Fate_stay_night:_Unlimited_Blade_Works_(TV) http://myanimelist.net/anime/25013/Akatsuki_no_Yona http://myanimelist.net/anime/21563/Kamigami_no_Asobi http://myanimelist.net/anime/457/Mushishi http://myanimelist.net/anime/1698/Nodame_Cantabile http://myanimelist.net/anime/12531/Sakamichi_no_Apollon ....Also let me take this chance to invite you to a game we are hosting. It's about watching anime that others have rated high. It's a good way to watch something new. Come, read the rules and if you are interested feel free to participate. Here is the topic. (^_^)/ |
SnugglyWhuggly said: I'd recommend: Beast Player Erin - There's no romance subplot though I'm afraid, but it matches your other criteria with a great female protagonist, action and a very interesting, in-depth storyline. Seirei no Moribito - Not sure if there's any romance in this one, but I've heard good things about it. Same writer as Erin. Princess Mononoke - A bit of romance, but it doesn't go into depth. Movie. Chihayafuru - A bit more romance in this one, might not be what you're looking for since the plot revolves around a card game. Second Seirei no Moribito, though the romance is quite secondary. Princess Mononoke is a great movie with some interesting major female characters, but the main character is a dude. If you like it though, watch Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind, which is perhaps not as good (though the comic is amazing) but has similar themes and a strong female lead. Not all of Miyazaki's movies star women but his female characters are usually very good. Revolutionary Girl Utena and Rose of Versailles are both fantastic, full of sword fighting, determined and physically strong female main characters, some romance... they are a bit older though, so if you prefer the more recent art styles that might turn you off of them and especially Rose of Versailles. Both have a lot of intrigue but Utena is kind of weird and symbolic, though the first few episodes don't show it that much. |
| Akagami no Shirayuki-hime Ergo Proxy |
 All credit goes to Sacred. |
| I'm going to go ahead and vote for Fate Zero + Fate Stay Night Unlimited Blade Works. It's got pretty much everything you're looking for. The one that I'm going to vehemently disagree with is Ergo Proxy (sorry, FireEmblemIke24). It's slow, plodding, artwork starts out good and then just gets worse and worse, full of exposition, and is just a chore to watch in my frank opinion. |
| Rather than repost, read my suggestions in another thread from earlier today: http://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=1434305&show=0#msg42450362. None of the shows I mention there have been recommended so far. The request in that thread is similar to yours, too. Of those suggested above, I'd endorse SnugglyWuggly's list as well. For an "over-the-top" option, try Kill la Kill. |
SeijiSensei said: For an "over-the-top" option, try Kill la Kill. Kill la Kill has quickly become one of my favorites, but I'm forced to wonder if it's good for a newcomer. A lot of the humor from that show comes from how it satirizes common anime tropes, so a newcomer might not be able to appreciate it as much. |
DoctorNordo said: Kill la Kill has quickly become one of my favorites, but I'm forced to wonder if it's good for a newcomer. A lot of the humor from that show comes from how it satirizes common anime tropes, so a newcomer might not be able to appreciate it as much. I watched it with a friend who is a professional sculptor and had seen only a couple of Ghibli movies and not much else. It's now his favorite show. It's pretty easy to tell if it's something that has appeal after just a couple of episodes. Not much romance, though, and a lot of skin. |
SeijiSenseiOct 2, 2015 3:50 PM
SeijiSensei said: I watched it with a friend who is a professional sculptor and had seen only a couple of Ghibli movies and not much else. It's now his favorite show. It's pretty easy to tell if it's something that has appeal after just a couple of episodes. Not much romance, though, and a lot of skin. I'm not saying it can't be enjoyable for a newcomer. What I am saying is that they're not going to be able to have a full appreciation for it. |
| Steins;Gate |
| Welcome to the NHK Dennou Coil Kaiba The Tatami Galaxy Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann |
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| going off your 5 Akame ga Kill is probably a really good option for you you could also watch vampire knight guilty |
CL8aBoiOct 4, 2015 4:05 PM
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