| It does seem that newer anime these days gets a lot more attention and discussion than stuff from the 80s or earlier. Which is understandable, but I think that at least sometimes part of the reason not a lot of people watch older anime is that no one really talks about it in these forums. So what are some of your favorite "oldies," particularly from the 80s or earlier? Me, it's Maison Ikkoku. Simply put, that is the best romantic comedy anime I've -ever- seen (Not nostalgia talking either, as I've only just watched it last year). Every character is charming and entertaining in their own unique way, and how everything dovetails in the last 12 episodes is absolutely brilliant. |
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| Although I think they have a newer version now I happen to like the old mobile suit gundam. The one you picked is cool too though. |
| Rose of Versailles. Watched it 6 times already, and I'm feeling like watching it again. It makes history alive, it is the prototype for shoujo, has several artistical implications and is the most awesome romance I've ever watched or read. Ai no Kusabi (shut up and leave me alone, I love it and it's still my favourite OVA ever) Gundam. The first UC arc, I mean. It has Char. inb4 Legend of the Galactic Heroes, I'm right before the second moment of important SPOILER. And it's as good as everyone says it is. |
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| Saint Seiya (original) and Captain Tsubasa hands down! those were the series that rlly got me into anime! |
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| I love Nausicaa to bits. I know it's too 'environmental' for some people but that kind of thing doesn't bother me at all. |
| Define "Old School". |
Tyestor said: Define "Old School". I think he means old as in anime from the 80's and probably early 90's. |
Tyestor said: Define "Old School". I'm guessing over two decades old. Mine can be described with one image. |
Zuly said: Tyestor said: Define "Old School". I'm guessing over two decades old. Mine can be described with one image. lol, i do believe she's right. |
| Hokuto no Ken. Cheesy epic is probably the right way to describe it. |
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ArnoldK said: Me, it's Maison Ikkoku. Simply put, that is the best romantic comedy anime I've -ever- seen (Not nostalgia talking either, as I've only just watched it last year). Every character is charming and entertaining in their own unique way, and how everything dovetails in the last 12 episodes is absolutely brilliant. I'm kind of skeptical of anything by Rumiko Takahashi. Seems like just about everything I've seen from her (while enjoyable) is recycling the same or highly similar character personalities. It's almost to the point where I feel "Seen one Takahashi show, seen them all" applies whether it be Urusei Yatsura, Ranma 1/2, or Inuyasha. As for 80's stuff, Macross/Robotech should get a mention. |
| Not in any specific order, ladyxzeus said: Gundam. The first UC arc, I mean. It has Char. inb4 Legend of the Galactic Heroes. Almost every UC i've seen so far. Plus Macross and Votoms. There goes almost all old school I've watched. I just happened to pick old school stuff I might like and ended up actually liking them. |
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| Touch Cat's Eye Rose of Versailles The Secret of Blue Water Ai no Wakakusa Monogatari I and II |
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Unsight said: ArnoldK said: Me, it's Maison Ikkoku. Simply put, that is the best romantic comedy anime I've -ever- seen (Not nostalgia talking either, as I've only just watched it last year). Every character is charming and entertaining in their own unique way, and how everything dovetails in the last 12 episodes is absolutely brilliant. I'm kind of skeptical of anything by Rumiko Takahashi. Seems like just about everything I've seen from her (while enjoyable) is recycling the same or highly similar character personalities. It's almost to the point where I feel "Seen one Takahashi show, seen them all" applies whether it be Urusei Yatsura, Ranma 1/2, or Inuyasha. It has some of that with the main characters, but in a more realistic and fleshed out bent- Kyoko is more three dimensional than your typical tsundere, and there's a lot of subtle growth in the two leads, moreso than in her other series. Godai's more of a kid in the beginning compared to the end. And the way it develops and wraps everything up is just amazing. |
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| The only oldschool anime I ever watched was Akira which is an amazing film. I watched a bit of Fist of the North Star (not really sure how old it is) and that wasn't too bad. |
| Uh isn't the 90's "old School" now? it's been 10 years. But Maison Ikkoku was easily the most over hyped bullshit I've ever seen. I have no fucking clue why people think Rumiko Takahashi is anybody worth praising. All her major work is long drawn out fluff with shitty characters and childish romance. I don't remember much from the 80's, just mainly Gundam and maybe like dragon ball and battle of the planets. But I always wondered about the original Gundam, it was quite literally one of the most popular anime in Japanese history. The Gundam in japan is like superman here. So why hasn't Sunrise gone back and given the anime a face lift? It hasn't aged well at all and is notorious for animation errors. I think we owe Gundam alittle justice. |
| It doesn't think, it doesn't feel, it doesn't laugh or cry..... All it does from dusk till dawn is make the soldiers die. |
Jigero said: Uh isn't the 90's "old School" now? it's been 10 years. But Maison Ikkoku was easily the most over hyped bullshit I've ever seen. I have no fucking clue why people think Rumiko Takahashi is anybody worth praising. All her major work is long drawn out fluff with shitty characters and childish romance. There's nothing "childish" about the romance in Maison Ikkoku. For such "overhyped bullshit" you sure didn't mind it that much, rating it a 7. |
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| LoGH. Votoms and Gundam also comes into a respectively second and third place. |
| A few ones that look really good altough I haven't seen them are Take the X train Irresponsible captain tylor Shonan Junai Gumi |
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| These are my favorite old anime. Buttobi CPU(1997) Cat Girl Nuku Nuku(1992) Dragon Pink(1994-1995) Jewel BEM Hunter Lime(1996) Mad Bull 34(1990-1992) My Dear Marie(1996) Ninja Scrool(1993) Project A-ko(1986-1990) Outlanders(1986) Urusei Yatsura(1981-1986) Video Girl Ai(1992) Dominion Tank Police(1988) Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki(1992-2005) Ghost in the Shell(1995) |
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| Bubblegum crisis (original as well as 2040 though I realize 2040 isn't really old school yet) burn up Eva macross |
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| Slam Dunk (from the '90s). |
| Guyver. |
| Everything Psajdak said except for DBZ and Pokemon (haven't watched it and not on my Plan to Watch list). Of course Ghost In The Shell movie (1st) |
| I remember watching Detective Conan when I was still back in China around like 6-8 years-old. Never completely watched like all the movies or episodes, but everytime when I had the chance, it was a blast. |
| Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Kaze no Tani no Nausicaa Hokuto no Ken Kidou Senshi Zeta Gundam City Hunter Choujikuu Yousai Macross Bubblegum Crisis Saint Seiya Touch YuYu Hakusho Akira Soukou Kihei Votoms Lupin III Uchuu Senkan Yamato Mirai Shounen Conan Space Adventure Cobra Fushigi no Umi no Nadia Versailles no Bara Akai Kodan Zillion |
| Gunsmith Cats, Hokuto no Ken, and Ranma 1/2. |
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| Trigun ( tho i liked the second part more) |
| I consider "old school" after some deliberation to be 10 or more years ago. Going off this, Ghost in the Shell (First movie) and Cowboy Bebop are definitely up there. The other older anime that I ahve seen I didn't really like much (see: Akira and Top wo Nerae!). MRS_FUTOSHI said: A few ones that look really good altough I haven't seen them are Shonan Junai Gumi That's the prequel to GTO. Although, it isn't required to watch GTO. |
| My top 5 1. NGE + EoE 2. Cowboy Bebop 3. Votoms 4.Trigun 5. Slayers |
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| 1. My Neighbour Totoro - I don't care if it's a kids anime (I think it was meant for kids and adults equally), it's a masterpiece 2. Angel's Egg - because I like like weird/artistic anime. It is very slow-paced and has an extremely vague plot. Not for everyone, but the art is brilliant. 3. Only Yesterday - From 1991, but that's probably old-school enough, now that we are in 2010. Some of the best character development in n anime movie. I need to watch some old-school TV anime staples, like the first Gundam, Rose of Versailles and at least one of Leiji Matsumoto's work..but I can say these are my favourite old-school anime movies so far. |
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| lets see .. I love the classic one .. but these are my favorite Ai no Wakakusa Monogatari II Aka-chan to Boku .. I love this one .. it was very touching .. it made me laugh & cry .. Alps no Shoujo Heidi .. classic and great one .. Ganbare! Kickers Hai! Akko Desu .. I loved how the characters grew through the years .. seeing Akko life change from a newly married to a mother with children how she acted with them it was a very good slice of life ... Hello! Lady Lynn, Lady Lady .. very good one .. although I prefer the first part of it .. Ika no Kabamaru .. MASTERPIECE .. it's still very funny after all these years even my younger brothers love it .. Romeo no Aoi Sora .. Rose of Versailles Slam Dunk .. another MASTERPIECE ..very funny and great one .. made me like wish to hold a basketball :D |
| Macross and some, not all of the UC Gundam, like Zeta and Urusei Yatsura. |
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zfinleyx1 said: Amen to Gundam 0079. Too many Gundam fans nowadays have only seen SEED and 00, possibly Wing.Although I think they have a newer version now I happen to like the old mobile suit gundam. The one you picked is cool too though. I'm in the process of watching the original 80s Super Demension Fortress Macross, which's on-hold because of 0079.. but, it was really good from what I'd seen. xD Jigero said: I agree. SEED and 00 don't even compare to U.C. Gundam. And I doubt most fans could watch it due to it being made in 1979; as a basic generalization of the New Age community.But I always wondered about the original Gundam, it was quite literally one of the most popular anime in Japanese history. The Gundam in japan is like superman here. So why hasn't Sunrise gone back and given the anime a face lift? It hasn't aged well at all and is notorious for animation errors. I think we owe Gundam alittle justice. |
Allegiant said: Fixed slightly. They're hardly fans of a franchise if they've only picked up the most recent ones.Amen to Gundam 0079. Too many Gundam "fans" nowadays have only seen SEED and 00, possibly Wing. |
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