| Shinsekai Yori has a really interesting world and the visuals are a big part of it, but the animation isn't exactly the most consistent. Also, go for anything KyoAni and more often than not you'll be pleased aesthetically. Not sure if they adhere to your requirements about the story. |
| 5 main aspects I base my ratings on: 1. Did DramaEnthusiast make a thread about it? 2. Is it better than Breaking Bad? 3. Did MellowJello recommend the shit out of it? 4. Has it caused a (very entertaining) shitstorm on MAL? 5. Is it actually good? Scratch the fifth point, it's not very relevant... |
| definitely Hibike! Euphonium. It's like Hyouka style animation but even higher quality. The backgrounds and characters are just beautiful. |
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| Look on movies for that, specifically Makoto Shinkai ones. 5 Cm per second and Madoka Magica Rebellion. |
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| K Project is what you need if you want to see the most beautiful art & animation. |
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geralt said: Shinsekai Yori has a really interesting world and the visuals are a big part of it, but the animation isn't exactly the most consistent. Also, go for anything KyoAni and more often than not you'll be pleased aesthetically. Not sure if they adhere to your requirements about the story. The worldbuilding in Shinsekai Yori is amazing in terms of the storyline and characters, plus the art and visuals are rather nice, although the animation isn't as good as the anime that you've mentioned in your list. Also, have a look at P.A. Works and Kyoto Animation. Hibike Euphonium looks nice, if that's what you're looking for. [img]http://i.imgur.com/WHzs9mf.gif |
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Aereldor said: Phann said: definitely Hibike! Euphonium. It's like Hyouka style animation but even higher quality. The backgrounds and characters are just beautiful. I understand where you're coming from, but my gripe with Hyouka is how annoying some of its characters are (a personal opinion) and that this being shoved in your face pulls you away from its (admittedly beautiful) visuals rather than making the moment more immersive. From what I've heard, Euphonium is very similar in these respects. I'd have to disagree with that. I actually have the same opinion as you of Hyouka; it looks great but has a dull story and annoying characters, but I absolutely loved Hibike Euphonium. The characters are not similar at all imo, and Hibike has an actual plot. |
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Aereldor said: If you're okay with movie series, Kara no Kyoukai would be good.AzureDaora said: Look on movies for that, specifically Makoto Shinkai ones. 5 Cm per second and Madoka Magica Rebellion. I already mentioned that movies were out of the running. Also, given my concerns with silly, inconsequential, or cringeworthy plots and characters, Makoto Shinkai would pull me right out of the moment and knock me upside the head with a frying pan. If in normal running time, then your best bet would be SHAFT (Denpa Onna, Monogatari, Madoka Magica) and KyoAni shows. Madhouse would be good as well. Try Aoi Bungaku. |
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| Shinkai Makoto's landscapes are one of the best aesthetics in animation. The most detailed for me is, I don't know. But I loved Monster's art because the characters looked like a real visage of a real person in the real world. |
Aereldor said: Then you'll love it.Phann said: I'd have to disagree with that. I actually have the same opinion as you of Hyouka; it looks great but has a dull story and annoying characters, but I absolutely loved Hibike Euphonium. The characters are not similar at all imo, and Hibike has an actual plot. You know what, I'm going to take you up on that. I've been tempted to watch Euphonium for some time now, and its setting in an orchestral ensemble might partially annul my Moe allergies. I'll try not to cry because my own high school had about three other musicians and teachers who couldn't play, teach, or appreciate music. Hibike!Euphonium is definitely a nice treat if you're interested in music, especially if you joined a band in school before. It's realistic and the school does actually feel like a school. |
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Aereldor said: Monstrum said: Shinkai Makoto's landscapes are one of the best aesthetics in animation. The most detailed for me is, I don't know. But I loved Monster's art because the characters looked like a real visage of a real person in the real world. I've already seen Monster, and everything about the show hit home for me. However, while its landscapes were an artistic achievement in just how much they changed with the mood of the show, I don't know if they lend themselves well to the mark of fidelity that I'm searching for. This might be the second or third time I'm saying this, but Makoto Shinkai's work is, in my humble opinion, inadequate when it comes to characters and narrative. How dull the characters are is how stupendous the landscapes are. Makoto Shinkai has a great equation how to balance his works to mediocrity. However. I beg to differ on his magnum opus in my opinion, 5cm per second. I think the blandness of its characters are made deliberately for any typical couple you can see on every side of the world is not as much as enthralling as fictional couples are. This captivated me as my fidelity in animation is typically realism; or else, surrealism. And I have one more recommendation that I myself enjoyed, its the ef: Tale of the two. It has a nice plotline, and also got nice frames of thrill. It is divided into two series: ef: Tale of Memories. and ef: Tale of Melodies. |
JomsDec 13, 2015 3:55 AM
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| and forgive me for my oblivious response on recommending a movie of Makoto to you, as I never knew you disdain his works. Typical MAL user won't even care about posts below the first, lest shall react regarding the first. Nevertheless, have you ever heard about The Tatami Galaxy? It has a peculiar art compared to the common cartoons but it is impressive as its similar kind, Mind Game (movie) |
| I can most certainly say that Kotonoha no Niwa has the best animation in anime I have seen by far. It is so vivid that it's like it's a live action movie. |
| from the creators of nagiasu, there is also Hanasaku Iroha |
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Aereldor said: not at allromagia said: from the creators of nagiasu, there is also Hanasaku Iroha I already detailed my love for PA Works and several of their shows, but I have already seen Hanasaku Iroha. In my opinion, it shares the same lackluster and annoying story and characters as Nagi no Asukara which prevented both from being incredible shows. its more slice of life, and less love polygons, which makes it better imo the adults also get more screen time, unlike nagiasu where uroko and akari become irrelevant in the 2nd half |
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| Shitcom. Flawless anime tbh |
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| EDIT. Yes, I know ur not really looking for feature films, BUT, excluding shinkai and ghibli is impossible. Best* and most detailed* are rather broad terms when you consider the many factors used for animation art. But I supposed you can't go wrong with more shows and films from these studios: Kyoto Animation, Studio Ghibli, P.A.Works and Ufotable. Also check out works by director Makoto Shinkai Some name dropping: K-on! The Movie  Tamako Market Tamako Love Story  Kyoukai no Kanata Nichijou Amagi Brilliant Park Hyouka (you mentioned, and its still one of KyoAni's best) Hibike! Euphonium  Hanasaku Iroha You mentioned Lull in the Sea, also great 5 Centimetres Per Second Children Chasing Lost Voices The Place Promised in Our Early Days The Garden of Words  Funny enough, I did a random forum topic on this guy a few days ago: http://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=1460333 Some random shows from other studios: Non Non Biyori for some great background work Is the Order a Rabbit for atmosphere and generally pleasant and vibrant colours Cowboy Bebop for gritty and dense space and world building Also come on...why the hate for hyouka, I'm aware of it being more to specific tastes, but it is an really outstanding show, among my favourites. |
NaChiKyoTsuki97Dec 13, 2015 6:07 AM
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Basicly any movie with high budget, obviously also the ones made by Studio Ghibli. We don't have to forget the fact that there're different conceptions when talking about best art. In any case, regarding The Garden of Words, it's a pity that they focussed way too much in the animation and the story feels quite bland in comparison. The water and rain animation were nice but also this:  |
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| I'd say Seirei no Moribito. I think it looks really good, especially some backgrounds and it has an outstanding narrative. |
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 KnK Epilogue. Not even Zero or UBW come close to the crisp animation and expertly executed snow animation shown in this short OVA. |
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For a show shot in 16:9 standard definition, Seirei no Moribito is remarkably beautiful especially in its landscapes and backgrounds. One thing you'll notice throughout is the depiction of water, which plays an important role in the story. Other than the unconvincing rapids during the river rescue in the first episode, nearly all the remaining scenes with lakes or pools or water have a remarkable clarity. The character models are finely detailed as well. Satelight employs a team of French illustrators led by Thomas Romain who have created some excellent illustrations in shows like Ikoku Meiro no Croisee and AKB0048 among others. Croisee is especially distinctive because it relies heavily on traditional European perspective drawing rather than the "flat" style common in anime and classical Japanese art. It was an appropriate choice given that the show is set in 19th century Paris. Here's one of the pre-production sketches for that show:  Nakamura Kenji worked with Toei to create a remarkably illustrated anthology of stories beginning first with the closing arc of Ayakashi Samurai Horror Tales called "Bake Neko" and carried forward in a 12-episode sequel called Mononoke. The episodes all appear to have been drawn on parchment and are extraordinariy beautiful like this:  Here's another scene from Mononoke which emphasizes the "flat" style:  Kurenai by Brains-Base can seem pretty conventional in its interior shots, but once in a while they throw in a scene which is incredibly striking. Here's a wall-scroll from the Kuhouin mansion:  The same might be said for Chihayafuru by Madhouse. The daily-life scenes can often be fairly mundane, but when they put their minds to it, they produce some scenes like this:  A-1 is another studio whose work can be largely pedestrian, but they invested real effort in Shinsekai yori. There's a scene in the early going where the characters are riding in a boat under a beautiful star field. Here's another striking example, where the main character's image is reflected on a frozen pond:  Production I.G generally has what I see as a "glossy" style that you can see in shows like Suisei no Gargantia or Ghost Hound. One of the episodes in RD Sennou Choushitsu consciously recalls 2001: A Space Odyssey with this interior of a white room:  Finally, let me toss in a word for 2009's noitaminA remake of the Tale of Genji called Genji Monogatari Sennenki. While the show itself is slow going, as is the novel, it is exquisitely illustrated throughout. Here's a shot of one of the characters and an exterior:   |
| Kara no Kyoukai (2007 anime that looks like 2011 anime) Fate/Zero (same as KnK, it looks like it's been produced 3 years younger) |
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nimbussnidget said: geralt said: Shinsekai Yori has a really interesting world and the visuals are a big part of it, but the animation isn't exactly the most consistent. Also, go for anything KyoAni and more often than not you'll be pleased aesthetically. Not sure if they adhere to your requirements about the story. The worldbuilding in Shinsekai Yori is amazing in terms of the storyline and characters, plus the art and visuals are rather nice, although the animation isn't as good as the anime that you've mentioned in your list. Also, have a look at P.A. Works and Kyoto Animation. Hibike Euphonium looks nice, if that's what you're looking for. [img]http://i.imgur.com/WHzs9mf.gif Added Hibike to my plan to watch list just because of that gif |
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| I would say Shaft and KyoAni lead the pack. KyoAni's two best animated pieces are by far Tamako Love Story and Hibike! Euphonium. Shaft's shows are all good, but Monogatari by far has some of the best animation, sometimes the best I've ever seen. That's mainly in the newer seasons/OVAs though, like Owari and Tsuki, and not so much in Bake, Nise, or Neko. |
| Don't about which anime is the best, but SnB: Genesis did a pretty much perfect job with that dance scene. |
SapewlothDec 13, 2015 12:16 PM
| Proud founder of The Official Anti-Ging Freecss Fan Club Join now! Kellhus said: GuusWayne said: there is a limit to the suspension of disbelief And it's the fan that did it. Not the smoking porn reading rubik cube genius rape ape with a magic boat. |
Sapewloth said: Don't about which anime is the best, SnB: Genesis did a pretty much perfect job with that dance scene. The animation and CGI in SnB Genesis were spot-on most of the time. It's truly a gem people somehow manage to overlook. |
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| xxxholic. |
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| as I see some people didn't even read title well shaft or ufotable are as decent as specific kyoani propably too |
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If you want something that just looks fantastic, I'd recommend Haruhi Suzumiya or Gurren Lagann  |
| This post got linked on the MAL facebook page, so expect lots of people to list anime you don't want to see now, ach ^_^ But you are asking for too much. Only so much anime exists. Most anime that have great visuals and meet your quite exacting story/character standards (or that are similar to Wolf Children) will be movies. So I'd recommend seeing pretty much all of Ghibli's films, and many others. I could also name some series with variously deficient plots or characters, that I think are still worth watching because their animation (incl. 3DCGI) is just so remarkable but otherwise, I think SeijiSensei nearly exhausted the possible TV series. There's Madhouse's decade-old Paranoia Agent (you should also see the movies by its creator, Satoshi Kon), and Gunslinger Girl though: And if you're looking for works by Nagi-Asu's art staff, try AniDB: here's art designer Yoshinori Shiozawa and art director Kazuki Higashi. You've already seen several. |
MiporinDec 18, 2015 8:56 PM
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| Kyousougiga (TV) - Great natural sceneries, great character designs, great action scenes, great music, great characters, great story. Great series in general. Pics ang gifs: Aiura - Short-episode slice-of-life series, but with animation quality greater than most 12-episode anime. The watercolor-like artstyle is really nice as well, and the then-rookie voice actresses were remarkably good. Pics ang gifs: Hanayamata - This one may not be in everyone's tastes as a whole, with some drama (might be considered forced) and all that. It does have pretty backgrounds and animations, though. Pics ang gifs: [url=http://myanimelist.net/anime/20057/Space☆Dandy]Space☆Dandy[/url] - Episodic comedy anime from Watanabe. Lots of interesting characters and places, since Dandy travels the galaxy. Animation and art style varies from episode to episode, so even if you don't particularly like the way one of them looks, it may be quite different in the next one (not THAT much, though). An AMV for this one: |
TulicloureDec 13, 2015 1:20 PM
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OneTrueBaita said: Indeed. This show was filled with gif-worthy moments.Sapewloth said: Don't about which anime is the best, SnB: Genesis did a pretty much perfect job with that dance scene. The animation and CGI in SnB Genesis were spot-on most of the time. It's truly a gem people somehow manage to overlook. |
| Proud founder of The Official Anti-Ging Freecss Fan Club Join now! Kellhus said: GuusWayne said: there is a limit to the suspension of disbelief And it's the fan that did it. Not the smoking porn reading rubik cube genius rape ape with a magic boat. |
| Loved the art in Nagi no Asukara.. is there something similar without the annoying characters (like Manaka)? |
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| If you're looking for an action series that is pure fun and allows you to shut your brain off for a while, check out Tenga Toppen Gurren Lagann It has very great animation, especially the last couple of episodes. It doesn't have the best story, but it has really memorable characters |
OneTrueBaita said: The animation and CGI in SnB Genesis were spot-on most of the time. It's truly a gem people somehow manage to overlook. I, too, have been surprised by how rarely Bahamut is mentioned here, particularly in the recommendation threads. I'm sure it had a pretty big budget given that it is adapted from a hit mobile game and underwritten as well by NBCUniversal. Back in 2012 a 20% ownership share in cygames was sold for nearly $100 million, making the company itself worth half-a-billion dollars. No anime studio except for Toei comes close to that. |
AzureDaora said: Aereldor said: Then you'll love it.You know what, I'm going to take you up on that. I've been tempted to watch Euphonium for some time now, and its setting in an orchestral ensemble might partially annul my Moe allergies. I'll try not to cry because my own high school had about three other musicians and teachers who couldn't play, teach, or appreciate music. Hibike!Euphonium is definitely a nice treat if you're interested in music, especially if you joined a band in school before. It's realistic and the school does actually feel like a school. I hated Hyouka and love Hibike! Euphonium, so I wouldn't say the two are that similar. |
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