| Next week will be our 2nd yr anniversary for my gf and I, and I know during that weekend we'll most likely be watching anime if not going out...(its a favourite past time of ours and how we met at uni) A bit about our taste, she loves romance/drama(Kimagure Orange Road,Chobits) type of animes, where as I'm more into shounen/action(FMP, Slam Dunk) anime. We've come to an agreement of me watching the harem types with her as its not all romance and mushie, but the ones I've been watching so far have been a let down(rosario+vampire, girls bravo) ..so what I'm asking is, is there any good anime we can both watch where the male lead is not a dissapointment. Comedy is a plus! |
| I have heard that the male lead from Kanon isn't too bad. |
| (づ°‿°.)づ |
| Lovely Complex Ouran High School Host Club Nodame Cantabile Fruits Basket REC |
| What a day! What a lovely Day! |
| What do you mean by disappointment? Elfen Lied Goshuushou-sama Ninomiya-kun Ichigo 100% Onegai Twins To-Love-RU Also, watch the Love Hina Christmas Special. It's the best special of the series. Ontario said: I have heard that the male lead from Kanon isn't too bad. He already saw Kanon. |
PlunNov 21, 2008 5:17 PM
| Thanks for the replies! Well so far I have already seen: Elfen Lied Goshuushou-sama Ninomiya-kun Ichigo 100% Onegai Twins To-Love-RU & Kanon to name a few I just haven't had the time to add to my 'have seen anime' list as yet i will try check out ouran highschool and I believe my gf's already downloading ef tale of memories at the moment(although from what I read on MAL it sounds pure romance anime to me) |
Plun said: Elfen Lied Ichigo 100% To-Love-RU Also, watch the Love Hina Christmas Special. It's the best special of the series. The male leads from those four shows are amongst the most disappointing in anime. Kouta (Elfen Lied), is clearly deficient in some way (I won't spoil the series, but the two main characters should have been removed to improve the show). Junpei (Ichigo 100%), is the stereotypical harem lead - plain, boring, unimaginative, idiotic, slobbish - and yet he still has the women falling all over him. Rito (To-Love-Ru) is pretty much a carbon copy of Junpei. And Keitaro (Love Hina), is possibly the most spineless character I've seen (I mean, how much abuse would you take before you hit back?). |
| What a day! What a lovely Day! |
Archaeon said: Plun said: Elfen Lied Ichigo 100% To-Love-RU Also, watch the Love Hina Christmas Special. It's the best special of the series. The male leads from those four shows are amongst the most disappointing in anime. Kouta (Elfen Lied), is clearly deficient in some way (I won't spoil the series, but the two main characters should have been removed to improve the show). Junpei (Ichigo 100%), is the stereotypical harem lead - plain, boring, unimaginative, idiotic, slobbish - and yet he still has the women falling all over him. Rito (To-Love-Ru) is pretty much a carbon copy of Junpei. And Keitaro (Love Hina), is possibly the most spineless character I've seen (I mean, how much abuse would you take before you hit back?). LoL...my point exactly... I've been watching these shows and thinking do these guys get anywhere at least? Whether with their everyday life or with the girls that fawn over them...BUT NO My gf loves these type of anime though so hence my reason for at least wanting to know of a few titles so I can download them now and by the time we watch them next week, I won't be put off by some spineless male lead |
lovely complex Nodame Cantabile Fruits Baskets Ouran High School Host Club How are these male harems 0.o That being said, I second Ouran High School Host Club, even though it doesn't fit your requirements 100%. Its a reverse harem, but its got comedy, style, and doesn't have a dull moment. It brings in emotions when it wants to, and I didn't feel *totally* dissapointed in the end (more dissapointed that they haven't made a sequel yet ;)) |
AaranaNov 21, 2008 11:16 AM
| Thanks for the tip... ..I read a bit about ouran on mal, and it looks more suited for my gf to watch on her own. Your looking at that the anime I'm more into are animes like Initial D, Samurai7, Soul Eater, Bleach...I think you get my drift For both my gf and I to meet halfway on what we choose to watch together are anime like Heroic Age, School Rumble(although I'd probably watch that one on my own if she didn't), Kare Kano and anime's along that line.. I'm currently downloading Nodame at the moment from one of the tips already after hearing good reviews about it but please feel free to recommend anymore as I do find that times I watch anime with my gf is better then watching anime by myself |
| Check out : Air - interesting like Kanon / Clannad D.N.Angel - has romance , action , fantasy , magic , school , comedy ef - a tale of melodies - 2 good 2 be true or something like that . Gin'iro no Kami no Agito - awsome graphics , has some romance , fights very good . Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora - not a harem but a good romantic / drama one / Higurashi no Naku Koro ni .. hey ... it is a harem-like :))) . Over Drive a shounen / sports that has some good comedy / romance also Sekirei - this one is a very nice harem :P and the story is not half bad . The Place Promised in Our Early Days - another movie i think you 2 will like Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge - horror girl surrounded by beautiful men that she cant look at cause beautiful things make her nose bleed or something like that . |
| thx for the reply, so far this is what's already been seen/or currently watching by my gf and I: http://myanimelist.net/animelist/oniichanpower DNAngel - Watched a few years back with an ex Sekirei - I didn't mind, but you could say its pokemon with chicks(pimpimon) which my gf is not really into ..the others I will look into |
| Well, if you are truely looking for a harem with comedy, I think that you would enjoy Ouran Host Club, I know many males that do. I suggest catching an episode streaming to see if it is something you would like or not. If you are looking for romance/action type, well, thats a whole different genre all together, and alot easier to pinpoint series ;) |
Aarana said: Well, if you are truely looking for a harem with comedy, I think that you would enjoy Ouran Host Club, I know many males that do. I suggest catching an episode streaming to see if it is something you would like or not. If you are looking for romance/action type, well, thats a whole different genre all together, and alot easier to pinpoint series ;) Well I guess thats where I maybe leading to. I've headed out the topic as harem as thats the genre we've been watching of late, but i guess anything on the romance/action type is recommendable, pls feel free to tip me some titles |
| To be honest, I didn't think I'd enjoy Ouran at first, so I was really surprised to find it was hilarious. I'd have to classify it as more of a comedy than a romance. As for Nodame, the humour is brilliantly off the wall. |
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oniichanpower said: Sekirei - I didn't mind, but you could say its pokemon with chicks(pimpimon) which my gf is not really into Don't waste it till you try it :)) I'm usually not very found of echii lols but this one is good . |
| maybe shuffle... though the male lead isn't really strong there either.. |
annabloem said: i agree, though he gets stronger and the acting really goes with the character. but he is really obliviousmaybe shuffle... though the male lead isn't really strong there either.. |
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| Well, I don't know about disappointing male leads in this, and it's something of a harem, but it is veryfunny and quite unusual. Check it out to see what you think. Tenshi na Konamaiki (Cheecky Angel) |
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| The compromise you're looking for (strong action and meaningful romance) is exactly what I've been wanting for a long time. Theres none I've found yet that blend perfectly 50/50, but the closest I can suggest are: Planetes: More on the storyline/drama side, with some action and a budding romance. Great Teacher Onizuka: Mostly a comedy/drama. But it is truely the best blend of genre's I've ever found, and my top favorite of all time. The action is awsome and sometimes funny too. The romantic elements feel very realistic. And above all else the character developments are incredible. |
| I'm afraid I can't really help you a lot on the harem angle, but if you are looking for a good mix of action and romance, with a dash of comedy thrown in for good measure, I might recommend Chrno Crusade. It's not as lighthearted (at times) as some of the other series mentioned, but definitely still worth a watch. Also, I cannot mention enough the brilliance of Nodame Cantabile. My favorite romance/comedy mix by far, though it might not be as alluring if either of you is not particularly interested in classical music. |
| Actually started watching Nodame today with my gf(upto ep.12) and I must say we love it so far! The story is great as well as the characters. Chiaki does not make me feel emasculated, and classical music is a plus for my gf as she plays classical piano. Being anime lovers, we were surprised we've never come across this series consiering its been out for awhile now. Guess this network does help in recommendations. As for the Ouran High Host Club, I can't seem to find a site that has it on offer for download(even paid sites) and coming from Australia where anime is still scarce to rent at video stores, its been pretty hard to look for. Can anyone recommend a site where I can download it? |
| "harem", male is not a "letdown"... Ranma 1/2 - hands. down. Get it. Love Hina - the male lead gets progressively better. Bastard! - not technically a harem anime, but the element is there a bit. Oh, as far as Ouran... *cough*http://fenopy.com/ *coughcough* |
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Mr_Panda said: Love Hina - the male lead gets progressively better more inane, emasculated, beaten, misunderstood, misled, stupid (seriously - learn from your mistakes), and bullied in general. Fixed |
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Archaeon said: Mr_Panda said: Love Hina - the male lead gets progressively better more inane, emasculated, beaten, misunderstood, misled, stupid (seriously - learn from your mistakes), and bullied in general. Fixed Neh. :p That depends on one's point of view. Though you have a valid point. |
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