| Gintama was the most enduring series for me. The comedy always got to me every single episode and the serious moment really hit hard on me. Whatever it's from the popular arcs such as the Shogun Assassination Arc or underrated arcs such as the Shinsengumi Crisis Arc, all of them had a lasting impact on my taste towards anime and thus the series became my number one favourite anime of all times (Hunter x Hunter (2011) was also very close in being in the same calibre of Gintama). |
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| Your Lie in April.... cried for an entire week after watching it. :( |
| Your Lie in April and that especially since it was one of the first anime I've watched after getting into anime. |
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_oak said: The video from David Dean Burkhart's (a channel I follow!) is so beautiful right, one of the most beautiful videos I have ever seen, otherworldly like the audio.. I listen to this and watch it so often.. when I first came across it I desperately wanted to go into the video lol. I'll come back later and write to everything.. thankyou for responding :)) ..wishing you have a wonderful wonderful day! I like the video version too that David put it's perfect... I'm not surprised you wanted to go into the video too LOL, that seems so like you :d. I hadn't listened to the full version but I kept playing it on repeat afterwards.. Hope all is well for you ~ |
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Artreyu said: Yeh, I like it to look a bit grungy, modern anime is nice looking too but I feel like the realism is lost a bit, also love the atmospheric scenes at Sylia's place too in Bubblegum, those are some of my favourite also. Actually I would say that type of aesthetic and older anime in general make me anxious a bit or feel weird and timeless it's really hard to explain lol (not in an off-putting way). Newer anime I feel more complacent and at ease I guess so it's easy to watch at anytime (safe but unfeeling), but when I go on those nostalgia trips or reflection days I need to have no committments because of the uneasiness and anxiety I get from the older anime lol. I love these openings too from Orphen This OP is sooo good! Have you seen Orphen? Ohh I get you, uneasiness and anxiety from older anime.. although the feeling is the opposite for me ..but totally get that feeling where you need some space to watch such stuff, because the emotions or vibe generated from watching the old anime can spill into our daily life, affect our moods.. "spillover effect" lol Speaking of which, what's one of the latest anime that you enjoyed? Artreyu said: And when Isabella says Joji it's so expressed it makes me laugh lol, remember this scene: oh yaa. such a beautiful scene.. I love how resolute, confident and supportive Joji was at such young age.. such people are infectious in how they make feel us good or inspired.. I watched this video the day you posted and didn't watch it now, so hope I'm not forgetting anything :p Artreyu said: Yeh he was still very happy with Yukari's choice in the end since he felt it sincere as well despite her being torn between him leaving and all. Actually you're right about that too which is funny, even though he can be persuasive sometimes he still enjoys the opposition and differing opinions/independent choices others make. :P Ironically that's what probably makes people more attracted and more likely to do what he wants though because he gives them complete freedom lol. You have a crush on him x], like Yukari! yes ..maybe they feel very respected when they're given all the choice even if it may go against him or his feelings or opinions, and that's why sometimes people want to do as he wants? :p ..and, it's also not easy to be given complete freedom, it is actually more difficult, it involves more responsibility, takes more individuality.. this is why Joji feels like such a mature wise man, he likes individuals and will treat you like an individual, even if he may try to lure you into something else haha. being with him must feel like staying on our toes all the time. Hehe.. he's a very beautiful character, I don't think I've come across someone like him even in movies or to an extent in real life..:)) Artreyu said: They have each other at least though lol, so assuming they're not divorced/unhappy they can be lazy and live out their days together lmao. Problem is it takes time to get to know people, people are scared to invest (use their time) in getting to know someone without "reward" so of course this makes the whole process more clinical lol, this is because we're more busy as well so time becomes even more precious. The whole thing feels less special now though, but even then looking back at my childhood and teens everything seems to have happened incidental and circumstantially, like how people segragate into certain groups, it's annoying sort of lol. I want more oddball relationships and not for things to be like "ofc that happened look what x and x has and y and y has" :/, things are too "ideal" or cliche or "of course they're together" "of course they're friends" I need some power clash lol, I guess I'm just sick of seeing the same patterns over and over and being like "ofc this is how it is" ._______. Arts, I feel like my parents are very lonely.. they say the same thing you said, that we three have each other, but.. they've been through some very sad times since 2013 and I feel bad for them, I wish there was someone else that could give them warmth or some protection of some kind.. at their middle age when I see my parents hurt and in pain, it feels very depressing.. I wonder what you mean by patterns repeating? :p ..are you waiting for a friendship with someone much different from you in all ways, a friendship where they're challenging to you yet both are held together by mutual love? hmm, you know this thought about how in childhood our friendships just happened coincidentally occurred to me yesterday. I don't even know how we gravitated to each other and just became such close friends, among so many others who found their own bunch only to part ways due to cruel circumstances.. in some way it is very beautiful and miraculous.. Artreyu said: It's really weird, like in dating, let's say everyone got a partner who matched all their fantasy/dream qualities, would it really be special then? Wouldn't it just be clinical? Everyone could gush over their partners and what not but idk, it just doesn't feel right somehow, like wouldn't the way they make you feel be artificial because it's everything you wanted, or more realistically "ideal", since irl some people have their "ideals" in both friendships/relationships. I hate that everyone can't know everyone on a deeper level, that would be amazing I think, and solve so many problems because of shared empathy. That's so true :) ya I think it would be empty too and we would fail to see what's in front of our eyes if we always held onto the ideals.. there wouldn't be a give and take from one another.. (i guess this is what you meant by power, there's got to be some flow of electricity from both sides hehe) ..and give and take happens only when both are open on all levels.. there has to be some flow even if it's through a mere glance, and that happens only when two people are open, thus allowing for connection or 'knowing' on deep level.. we need to remove ideals :( Artreyu said: It's hard to explain, I guess I've changed a lot now because it's been a long time since I've felt "real" or "here" with a real person or anyone, so I'm looking for something much more substantial and very specific but it's hard to actually pinpoint. Also it's probably difficult to find because it's abstract as well, and that's hard to pull off these days because most rl life conversation is about the daily grind understandably lol. But even then, those conversations idm with the right people too which is another case... I guess I'm just getting bored of the same old same old patterns in life that I see everywhere irl, it doesn't feel special. :/ Irl you can't show vulnerability, you have to facade perfection and having your life together, there's some truths to how people behave online either in cruelty and offense or vulnerability with one another because we're protected by anonymity. God, I wish I could let you know how this has been torturing me in the past few days.. I just want to hide somewhere for a while. Even now Artreyu, I attempted writing this message a few times but couldn't but anyway, I feel good this time so.. You know, sometimes, when you're hurting talking to anyone can make us like we don't have the courage to even talk normally and feel very weak.. I get you..:) I hope you do find something like that.. nothing would be a bigger blessing in life to find someone like that. The other people also cannot be blamed, I feel.. it's understandable, and everyone feels the pinch I think, and so they don't really venture into this vulnerable side of life with others because it can be taxing emotionally, energy-wise, mentally.. but that said, I wish we were allowed to feel whatever we feel.. were allowed to *just be* without being judged or bothered too much.. Artreyu said: Rofl  I sometimes wish I didn't have a passion though, it's hard to exist sometimes when you're constantly thinking about the topic all hours @___@, in my case it's the fingerboard, my hands, or a certain piece of music, and then if I've done a recent performance the pieces will keep playing over and over for the next day usually and getting flashbacks and stuff. To answer your question I HAVE to practice everyday or at least touch the instrument (play a bit), I used to study privately as well with a teacher (everyone instrumentalist does), then there's orchestra(s) and chamber (smaller groups) as well. Probably if you play any stringed instrument (Violin, Viola, Cello, Contrabass) you're interested in classical because you need traditional classical training for technique. :o  In my eyes, I'm just seeing "how blessed" I guess I have some poetic image of musicians :D ..but, I am sure you have your difficulties hehe.. do you like memorize the score sheet(sorry is that what it's called)? ..your hands? Do you worry about your hands like we see in anime about mangakas who are so protective of their hands? :D ..sorry, please don't feel uncomfortable, but this is cute lol. Do you get bored of it, how do you find motivation if you do? What's the first musical piece that comes to your mind reading this word 'special'? Artreyu said: I probably perceived Nodame differently yeh but it's still comedic and dramatized of course lol, Your Lie also too, they exaggerated a lot I feel and made people seem more rude than they would be irl LOL. People are more polite/kinder even in competition settings, it's bad to be rude because of networking and such and most of the soloists I've seen don't talk to anyone at all before they're about to go on, they are warming up or in the corner or something or in their dresser room. But on the other side, people are judgmental but they would keep it to themselves and be tactful lol. Ooooh. now that you explain, I recall that aspect.. people feeling viciously competitive and expressing are hyperbolic feelings and all ya.. :D these things are overlooked by us, because it's nothing more than usual drama and a lot things that go unnoticed by us must draw your attention when you watch such musicals :p ..speaking of which, how does it feel to give performances?? :D Artreyu said: Ionno, I guess it's supposed to be over-dramatized Your Lie but from my perspective it's a bit funny lol... probably only thing I dislike is clique-type stuff or "social" uptrading idk what to call it, but that occurs everywhere irl, it's just more pronounced in skill-based artistic/sports things like everyone wanting to be friends with the prodigy/principal players/best artistic/most athletic etc .___. On stage it's different though because the music, actually everything becomes familial on stage which is quite ironic lol. Haha, ya that happens everywhere, but the way it was represented in Your Lie felt... more dramatic, it's not so sever in real life, I hope? :o .. 'everything becomes familial on stage'.. that's great.. :) ..Art, one time I read somewhere in the newspaper that all performers in orchestra or choir (I think choir, I'm not sure) have their hearts beating the same, in the same way or something.. I don't remember the exact words but that was more or less what I remember or understood from that article. That is such a beautiful thing and I think it is true, it must be a special space to be in.. and maybe that is why music unites people (players and listeners) even if it's for a few moments.. and that is why so much love for music from everywhere in the world.. sorry my train of thoughts ran away far from our convo :D Artreyu said: Yeh Hagi is from Blood+, I actually haven't watched it yet and I only know about him from a friend mentioning x] and me googling anime cellists LOL, I know he plays Bach's 5th suite in the series though which gives me cosplay ideas one day and then I'll actually be able to play the 5th Suite at x anime con which would be funny, actually would be so funny to cosplay as Hagi and then someone can be Shaiapouf (from HxH) and play violin lol, or Black Butler lmao, wow and then we can play trios :O. Oh wow, are you into cosplay? :D I understand the concept but don;t know the characters.. it seems like a great idea.. :p Ya.. hehe.. I've seen a video on your profile page of the ending of Vampire Princess.. loved the lyrics of the song, the scene too, it reminded me of your first post on this thread and how you said about seeing the dark side as a grown up.. and the 'you can remain a child in my world' ...:) I'm thinking of watching it soon! Artreyu said: Don't be jealous :P, sometimes I wish I didn't love(?) it or always think about it 24/7 lol. It's impossible though, as soon as I discovered that instruments/these sounds existed it was over from there lol. So I do envy people who can brush these things off and go on about life lol, though that can also mean one is obsessed with another field too. .____. 'as soon as I discovered that instruments/these sounds it was over from there'........that's... just... great.... *sigh I wish I found that much passion in something for so long, seriously.. it's a great thing, and to fall in love with something, have that feeling/passion sustain and devote yourself to it, Arts....!  Artreyu said: Oh Nodame was all classical yeh, they only jazzed up that Spring Sonata for that scene and then some of the trio stuff at the beginning where Nodame is playing with the others lollll, but all of it is from the composers yeh iirc what the characters performed. In Shigatsu they had to use some arrangements for the collaborations. I mean I did get emotional too for some of the performances like Kreutzer (because it was performance) but idk, it was really hard for me to get through the actual show lol, I actually did drop it 3 times before too... Honestly I got annoyed at the end LOL. It could have been much more beautiful and poetic I thought and less... "tsuny" idk lol. I think I'm being overly critical though because it's a story within my field, the story concept is great, but it could've been so much more if they made it a bit more authentic. There's a few very beautiful people who died young irl in the music world who were considered "great" and a few performers who have died from heart attacks after performances, but in their memorials it's more sad, some of their colleagues regret having written certain negative letters and stuff because they loved them as family in the end (they never got to apologize). Hmm :) I agree about how it should've been more poetic, or as I like to say more 'relaxed' ,and allowing us to feel it rather than have it all dramatized.. (sorry I can't really recall much but is interesting to know about :) BTW, Arts, it is said Kaori improvised a lot in her performances, is it really improvised.. because to me they all sounded great.. :D ..same with Nodame, like do they really do variations as they describe and critique, and how good are the improvised ones, are they as spellbinding as is expressed by characters.. ?? (sorry I don't recall a specific scene but you get the idea).. Haww so heart attacks during performances are real... what negative letter, arts? Seems like a cold cruel rivalry O_O I'm reminded of my favorite movie where there's a hauntingly beautiful scene of death during a musical performance.. I never thought it happened, maybe coincidentally, rarely.. Artreyu said: Probably I mainly liked the performance scenes the most like Emi's Chopin :P and the last performances with Kaori's improvs :d. I like the light-heartedness though since it's all over Nodame lmao, but probably if I made Shigatsu it would be a bit darker or morbid but then it would probably appeal less to people and not have good closure lol. I guess it works out because the story works out because they're in their teens and I'm just being critical. x] make it more morbid.. how so? :p And ya.. that would now be a good show. 'Not good closures' are good closures! :) Artreyu said: Yeh, she was :d, it's hard to escape though really at a certain level, I'm no prodigy but it's the only thing I have in this life really that's of anything substantial. So for her, since she's gifted (imo) it's even worse it's too hard to put aside despite wanting an ordinary/modest life. Either way both ways are difficult though, you're either gonna be miserable in a deadend job of dying because you have to reach perfection LOL which I picked the latter because I'll probably regret so much if I didn't pursue, I can't not though because I'm always thinking about it .______. Aww, it's the only thing that's substantial, that's not bad is it? :( This is inspiring to me Arts, how you always think about it.. how you fell in love with music, 'it was over from there' and pursued it.. Artreyu said: No :O, I've heard Texhnolyze's OST though and I really like it, I first saw it selling at an anime con when I was younger and always wanted to watch it then but never got to it so it's been on my list forever lol Sorry I took so long to reply too, I'm just a bit stressed atm  oh..hmm.. I'd really say watch it when you are really in that safe period, when you feel like no matter what you may watch, it wouldn't affect you deeply... or wouldn't affect your daily life.. No please, take your time always.. it should really be last thing on your mind, and please do so only when or if you feel like, I know it takes a lot of energy and time, and sometimes we may not feel like indulging in conversations so... don't say sorry.. :) ..I think I wrote too much here and there, please just ignore all that which feels irrelevant.. I hope you're doing better.. what can I say about stress, hoping that something in your daily life will bring a smile, perhaps some sign from universe in some way.. @Artreyu - ..a happy new year to you and yours.. warm wishes! :) |
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| Kimi ga Nozomu Eien (Rumbling Hearts) is the first and also the last Anime title to make me shed tears. As time passes by, I learned how to take control of my emotions and not let some 2D animated show take me on a roller coaster ride. |
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| The original FMA. The soundtrack still gives me goosebumps. |
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| A pretty generic answer, but Hughes death and his funeral was my first emotional impact. First time I learned that not every good guy has a happy ending and the scene that fully convinced me that anime can be emotional. |
| Madoka Magica, especially the movie. For the TV series, Sayaka's story and development resonated too deeply with me and I found myself depressed a bit. The finale gave me hope though. For the movie, the first time I watched it I felt rage, confusion, despair, and lots of negative things as I didn't understand anything but what I did was bad. The second time it changed and I felt sadness, empathy, despair again and other things. And for the third time it changed again. Everytime I see that movie it changes my feelings however the feeling of despair is always persistent. |
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| I don't really remember when was that and what anime hit me for the first time to the point to get emotional but prooooobably was Naruto when I was a lot younger (8 years ago or more) and Lovely Complex lol alos when I was just a little kid at 13 or 14 y/o (it was my first romance anime) |
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| Naruto - I cried so much while watching this series. The first time in episode 19, last episode of The Land of waves arc. |
| dragon ball z. not an overly good or emotional anime, compared to other ones. but i started watching it when i was 5 years old and it definitely had emotional moments that got me |
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| I have watched anime all the way back to the 80s when I was a child. And even if they have some impact!! The biggest emotional impact was given to me when I started to watch Yuri!! Sakura Trick helped me to find the right path!! But it didn't have that big of an impact, its a easy and nice anime Then I saw Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru. And there she was! My lesbian heroines Yuuna!! She is everything I want my girls to be!! So brave strong and ferocious!!! But also so kind and loving towards her friends!! Especially towards her lover Tougou! My girls are so awesome!!Strong beautiful loyal lionesses ! And it have a huge emotional impact and was so fucking good It was new the girl was the "hero"!! The girls fought and saved the day!! Males was neither needed or welcomed!! My girls made a huge emotional impact on me! Something I miss when watch anime with males in them! 99.9 percent of the males have fucking behaviour problems screaming and pissing me off!!! The cute lesbian is all I want!! So those are extremely important to me! I learned that anime girls are the best ever!! And the lesbians are at the top on the hill!! Looking down at the rest! Girls and Yuri are superior and make the biggest emotional impact on me of all media out there!!  |
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| In my national TV (from Catalonia) there was a channel almost exclusively for anime (3xl). Sadly it doesn't exist anymore, but it was the gate for most children to this otaku world. The series were all perfectly dubbed, and there was a great variety, from Detectice Conan, One Piece, Inuyasha, etc. to some animes like Bobobo or Keroro. But the one that resonanted with me the most was without a doubt Monster. I was pretty young, around twelve years old, and common sense would dictate that in that age I had to be seing things like Dragon Ball, but I got hooked to Monster, and I would return immediately from school to watch this masterpiece. Years after I rewatched it and it was like I remembered, although I understood more of the plot. |
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| Pokemon The First Movie Mewtwo Strikes Back(It's also the first anime I've seen), I saw the movie before the actual show first and still ended up crying in the scene where everyone cries. |
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| It was bleach for me. I was so sad when i was like 13 when oriihime kissed ichigo goodbye |
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| It was Parasyte ; The Maxim.... after a long time this fricking anime made me cry like a baby..... |
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| Well Naruto was my first show and I watched it for years so I'd be surprised if it wasn't that. |
| I honestly can't remember because I get pretty emotional at any sad anime boi moment but I think the 1st one was in One Piece when it showed Ace's backstory with Luffy and Sabo after he died. |
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| It was Air. I was very young at the time, and I just could not stop crying at the end. Then I watched the movie and cried even more. At the time I already knew that a good anime could make you laugh until your stomach hurts, or the excitement of a good fight, but that was my first time crying. Happened very few times since then. |
| Koe no Katachi. That movie made me bawl my eyes out. |
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| Y'all, its fucking B gata H kei for me. Yeah the one about those two idiots trying to fuck for 12 episodes. It was actually pretty good and it is what got me into anime and it hit me hard in the feels many times. |
| Hunter x Hunter is a 1/10 |
| The first anime that emotionally affected me was Samurai Champloo for sure. From it's music to it's editing, it's a masterpiece |
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| Haikyuu There is almost always someone that disappoints or loses despite their hard work and dedication. It really hit home for me. |
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| Hmm-I gotta say Maison Ikkoku really had me tied up in emotional knots the first time I saw it. |
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