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Sep 5, 12:25 AM
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Any series that, when you go back and watch it or listen to it's music or whatever always brings back an intense feeling of nostalgia? Basically anime that you grew up with or saw a long time ago that make you reminiscence on the past.
Sep 5, 12:40 AM
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Idk why but One piece really gives me a nostalgia vibes. It's been such a long time since I watched One Piece, I really want to rewatch it.
Sep 5, 12:40 AM
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Digimon and Tanoshii Muumin Ikka came to my mind first.



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Sep 5, 12:43 AM
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Ranma 1/2. Whenever I put it on, I can practically hear the VCR reading the tape, even if I'm watching my digital files of it.
Sep 5, 12:44 AM
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thats gonna be dragon ball and gurren lagann for me
Sep 5, 12:45 AM
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Soar High Isami everytime I watch it I feel being a kid again same as Sally the Witch.
Sep 5, 1:19 AM
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I have never really done that but Naruto could be the one. Date A Live could be the other one.

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Sep 5, 1:43 AM
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Kochikame Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsuja is my most beloved anime when it comes to pure nostalgia.. It holds a special place in my heart.
The show is known for its slapstick humor and comedic timing. The light-hearted and often absurd scenarios provide a sense of escapism and joy.
But Kochikame is much more than just comedy.. It's rich in cultural references to Japanese society, especially the working-class life in Tokyo back leading upto bubble era and the after the bubble burst.
This makes it nostalgic for me who grew up in or are familiar with that environment..

With over close to 400 episodes, the series has been a part of my childhoods and adolescence, creating a deep sense of nostalgia as i recall watching it over the years

The catchy opening and ending songs, especially katsushika rhapsody versions, and surfing in the south summer wind have left a lasting impression on me.
I still sing along to these tunes, which adds to the nostalgic feelings, as katsushika rhapsody reminds me how afterwork activities used to be in 90s,when we didn't have no internet or satellite TV..

But the most nostalgic part is The way “Kochikame” captures the transformation of Tokyo from the 70s to the 90s through Ryotsu Kankichi’s childhood stories is fascinating. It adds a layer of depth to the series, showing not just the comedic aspects but also the cultural and societal changes over the decades.

The nostalgic portrayal of Tokyo’s evolution resonates with me, especially because I have witnessed and heard about these changes firsthand in my city . It creates a bridge between different generations, making the anime a timeless nostalgia..

Ryotsu Kankichi’s moments of reflection on his childhood and the paths his friends have taken add a poignant layer to the anime.

It’s a constant reminder to myself of how time changes everything, and how friendships can evolve or drift apart despite our best intentions.

These scenes resonate with me because they reflect my own real-life experiences. The nostalgia and bittersweet emotions that come with reminiscing about my childhood days and lost friendship and feelings of first love connections to the things we did as kids are universal feelings...
It's much more than just comedy
Sep 5, 1:44 AM
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Tenchi Muyo probably would but I dont wanna rewatch it because other shows have done what it does so much better.
Sep 5, 1:59 AM

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the opening of Wonderful Adventures of Nils makes me feel the most nostalgic because it already kinda sounds nostalgic and i always watched in my childhood



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Sep 5, 2:06 AM

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Ranma 1/2. Whenever I put it on, I can practically hear the VCR reading the tape, even if I'm watching my digital files of it.
@Frumptastic yes ranma is another one for me, I love ranma ½ so much, I was so happy when they announced a remake..
I'm not Gonna complain and compare it to the original series, I'm just going to enjoy it.
Sep 5, 2:08 AM

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@Frumptastic yes ranma is another one for me, I love ranma ½ so much, I was so happy when they announced a remake..
I'm not Gonna complain and compare it to the original series, I'm just going to enjoy it.
@RainyEvenings I am cautiously optimistic about the new one. The new Urusei Yatsura was quite good from what I've seen so hopefully Ranma will be similar!
Sep 5, 2:22 AM
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Digimon, Pokémon and somewhat Beyblade, watching the Pokémon opening still makes me feel like a child and I can't watch digimon without feeling like a child
Sep 5, 2:32 AM
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Digimon
Beyblade
Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters
Cardcaptor Sakura
Spider Riders
Dragon Ball Z
All my starter show as kid but that at the time I didn't know it was anime.
Sep 5, 2:48 AM

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After having rewatched and dedicated plenty of time of my present days to all the typical anime series any typical millennial watched throughout their childhood and pre-teen years (Dragon Ball, Pokemon, Digimon and so on) after many many years of not having done so, none of these series are still able to trigger nostalgic feelings inside me the same as before. Nostalgic feelings that something lived in the past awakes when experienced again later in life, are really only felt once, they do not last forever.

If anything, the only anime series that to some extent still do have that capacity, are the ones I watched during that time of a human's life when memories are really really blurry (this is the first 5-6 years) and I also haven't revisited yet, like 74's Alps no Shoujo Heidi and 72's Gatchaman.
Sep 5, 2:55 AM

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One Piece brings back the most nostalgia, especially the pre time skip era.



Sep 5, 3:08 AM

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This CGI shitfest doest that to me ig
Sep 5, 3:10 AM

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Digimon Adventure 01 and Card Captor Sakura. Even the new series of these anime like the CCS Clear Card and Digimon Tri gave me that feeling.
Sep 5, 3:15 AM

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Ōban Star-Racers is a certified childhood classic.
Sep 5, 3:22 AM

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Series.

Is this why I got into the anime and the best franchise (anime & card game) ever.

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Sep 5, 3:36 AM

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Dragon Ball, Death Note... The first ones I completed.

Sep 5, 3:53 AM

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Dragon Ball, Yu-Gi-Oh, Captain Tsubasa, Legend of Zorro and probably Kirby. Of all of these Dragon Ball will always be the top series for nostalgia for me. I can hear a random ost from it and get hyped for no reason.
Sep 5, 3:58 AM

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"Anime Series that Brings Back the most Nostalgia"

Death note, one piece and conan
Sep 5, 4:13 AM

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probably naruto, the OPs and EDs are still on rotation with me and even that one iconic filler ost makes me feel nostalgic lol. pre-time skip one piece, death note and hxh as well.
Sep 5, 5:41 AM

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Actually this one would be newer - Hi-Score Girl. I used to hang out at arcades a lot when games like Street Fighter II and Mortal Kombat were trending.
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Sep 5, 8:36 AM

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For me Fate does tent to be the most nostalgic series. From Sabers ahoge, to Gilgamesh's laugh, Shirou love of sword and Astolfo being best girl.

It's a warn fuzzy feeling that reminds me of why I started getting into anime more and more seriously.
Sometimes it takes a real man to be best girl. Gilgamesh is also chad.

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Sep 5, 9:10 AM

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Idk, Eva maybe. Or Welcome to the NHK.
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Sep 6, 1:39 AM
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.hack//SIGN. That anime had a huge impact on me as a teen.
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, GX and 5Ds, Naruto, Dragon Ball Z, Bakugan, Zoids and Sailor Moon
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Star Blazers, Voltron & Robotech from my broadcast tv phase.

Ranma 1/2, Project A-ko, Slayers & Tenchi Muyo from my VHS phase.
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inuyasha and bleach :^)

ultrasonic sound coming out your speaker / the force is electric
Sep 8, 6:47 PM

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It would definitely be Food Wars, DBZ or Inazuma Eleven. I watched the last 2 when I was a kid, so that is obvious. But FW is more interesting because I started watching it back when I was like 15/16 at the same time as Attack on Titan when I was again being introduced into anime. The thing is that it ended in 2020, so that was exactly when I was really starting to watch a lot of animes because of COVID and it reminds me a lot about that time (not about COVID of course, but about the time when I could watch like 20 eps every day with no problem).
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Kirika_Madeleine said:
Soar High Isami everytime I watch it I feel being a kid again same as Sally the Witch.


Ooh I have a ton of nostalgia for Sally! Even though I only watched Isami months ago, it felt so nostalgic and I don’t know why
Sep 8, 8:09 PM

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Cardcaptor Sakura reminds me of so many different times in my life
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Maybe the anime which hooked me up to the media, Thunderbirds 2086:

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