| Im trying to expand my horizons and im just looking for the right anime to do it, because im really into action/thriller series and I get bored with almost anything else. |
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| Entry level? Clannad and Clannad After Story for sure. |
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Tavor said: That. Although it might be a bit heavy, for newcomers.Entry level? Clannad and Clannad After Story for sure. Lucky Star was my earliest slice of life. Hate/Love kind of thing though. 1st episode will decide. Acchi Kocchi was just hilarious. K-On because it has free music. Nichijou because the title is a blatant lie. Yuru Yuri is all sorts of excellent. Funny, non-explicit yuri, and some great slice of life. |
MellowJello said: Tavor said: That. Although it might be a bit heavy, for newcomers.Entry level? Clannad and Clannad After Story for sure. True. Biased I guess though since it was like 'entry-like' anime to me since it got me more involved with anime in general. Second your rec of Acchi Kocchi as well. |
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| clannad is about as heavy as they get(at least of what Ive seen) spice and wolf is the most slice o' life/romance I can think of or GJ-bu, but you should give toradora, mayo chiki, or boku wa tomadochi a try also 3rd for acchi kocchi although it is very episodic it is a good watch |
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Aneaus said: Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo This. Great intro for the genre. |
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| Entry level... not really sure what your getting at with that, but here are some of SoL titles I managed to enjoy and I'm not really a fan of the genre Welcome to the NHK GTO Haibane Renmei Planetes Tatami Galaxy Usagai Drop |
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| Uchuu kyoudai is the most basic, entry level slice-of-life show. I'll even go as far to call it the "flagship" slice of life show out there. Good luck |
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| I got into SoL with Lucky Star, it was the show that got me into SoL when i was a bleachtard |
| Oreimo is what got me into slice of life... |
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bottosai-01 said: Entry level... not really sure what your getting at with that, but here are some of SoL titles I managed to enjoy and I'm not really a fan of the genre Welcome to the NHK GTO Haibane Renmei Planetes Tatami Galaxy Usagai Drop I just meant a anime for beginners of the genre you know like you might recommend Naruto for shonen newcomers or Gurren Lagann for people interested in Mecha series. |
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| Do not start with Clannad, start with Angel Beats! The reason being that Angel Beats! is the perfect entry level drama for those into action, as it's basically half and half; action and drama. If you like the drama side of Angel Beats! then move on to Clannad, Air, Kanon, etc. But don't dive head first into straight drama. |
| Rosario and Vampire Also really, don't start with Clannad. So yeah, Rosario and Vampire or Yuri Yuri for me. |
| Toradora! was one of my first SoL/Romance and I actually really enjoyed that. Plus, it has a plot - a lot of SoL don't have a clear plot and I found that pretty discouraging when starting out with the genre. I don't mind now that I'm used to it (actually it's probably my favorite genre now), but boy did it bother me when I started out. I wouldn't go for anything too 'cute girls doing cute things/nothing' to start with, so I wouldn't recommend Yuru Yuri, K-ON or Nichijou as said above, even though they aren't bad series. They just take some getting used to. |
| I would avoid Toradora! especially if you're looking for something entry level, unless you're really into Tsundere's. Although I'm hesitant to call the main a tsundere because she acts more like a straight up bitch. Kamio-chan makes a good point, Angel Beats seems like a very good place to start for you. However I would also recommend Clannad because it has a lot of elements you will find back in SoL and romance. Comedy, drama, several love interests, cute character design and high school life. Then again I'm heavily biased because Clannad was my first and in my top 5. |
Riiken said: I would avoid Toradora! especially if you're looking for something entry level, unless you're really into Tsundere's. Although I'm hesitant to call the main a tsundere because she acts more like a straight up bitch. Kamio-chan makes a good point, Angel Beats seems like a very good place to start for you. However I would also recommend Clannad because it has a lot of elements you will find back in SoL and romance. Comedy, drama, several love interests, cute character design and high school life. Then again I'm heavily biased because Clannad was my first and in my top 5. I strongly recommend that people who are new to anime stay away from Clannad, which has been known to cause clinical depression in those who finished it. Start with something like K-on! or whatever, that doesn't make your brain hurt. |
Solvite said: I strongly recommend that people who are new to anime stay away from Clannad, which has been known to cause clinical depression in those who finished it. Wow, really? Who was this? |
Solvite said: Riiken said: I would avoid Toradora! especially if you're looking for something entry level, unless you're really into Tsundere's. Although I'm hesitant to call the main a tsundere because she acts more like a straight up bitch. Kamio-chan makes a good point, Angel Beats seems like a very good place to start for you. However I would also recommend Clannad because it has a lot of elements you will find back in SoL and romance. Comedy, drama, several love interests, cute character design and high school life. Then again I'm heavily biased because Clannad was my first and in my top 5. I strongly recommend that people who are new to anime stay away from Clannad, which has been known to cause clinical depression in those who finished it. Start with something like K-on! or whatever, that doesn't make your brain hurt. You make it sound like a bad thing. Tearjerkers aren't necessarily inaccessible or a bad place to start. I'd even argue it's the reason why Clannad is so popular and "mainstream". If you don't like a certain aspect of Clannad there is good chance you'll like something else. Don't like the music? You still have gorgeous art. Don't like the characters? You still have interesting story arcs. Don't like the drama? You still have the comedy. With K-on!: Don't like moe? ... |
Kamio-chan said: Do not start with Clannad, start with Angel Beats! The reason being that Angel Beats! is the perfect entry level drama for those into action, as it's basically half and half; action and drama. If you like the drama side of Angel Beats! then move on to Clannad, Air, Kanon, etc. But don't dive head first into straight drama. That seems like a decent proposal. I also find Planetes or Uchuu Kyoudai to be good entry s-o-l series. |
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| I've decided to start with Planetes & Lovely Complex then I'll move on to Toradora & Clannad |
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| Angel Beats isn't romance until the end :/ smh Try: -Sukitte ii na yo -Kaichou wa Maid Sama |
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| Clannad: After Story is more like torture than a tear jerker. Hurts so freaking good. The first season's really funny though. |
JavierR said: Solvite said: I strongly recommend that people who are new to anime stay away from Clannad, which has been known to cause clinical depression in those who finished it. Is this true? Clannad was the first anime i've watched that wasn't a battle shounen. I didn't find it that depressing at all. Even so, not depressing enough to cause clinical depression. The ending wasn't even sad. Did you watch after story? And yes. Whether or not it actually was depression is open to interpretation, but you can find posts on multiple medical websites from people saying Clannad made them have trouble functioning in society for a while. |
JavierR said: Solvite said: JavierR said: Solvite said: I strongly recommend that people who are new to anime stay away from Clannad, which has been known to cause clinical depression in those who finished it. Is this true? Clannad was the first anime i've watched that wasn't a battle shounen. I didn't find it that depressing at all. Even so, not depressing enough to cause clinical depression. The ending wasn't even sad. Did you watch after story? And yes. Whether or not it actually was depression is open to interpretation, but you can find posts on multiple medical websites from people saying Clannad made them have trouble functioning in society for a while. I watched afterstory immediately after I finished CLANNAD. I feel that the people that seriously need medical attention due to depression from watching CLANNAD had problems to begin with. imo It was really hard for me to watch. Anyways, can't go wrong with the ones he chose to start with. |
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| I cried 5-7 episodes straight in Clannad AS, but I would I was far away from depression. It all really depends on the individual. So for your case, Solvite, it would make sense that Clannad AS impacts you greatly (I would spoil tag that info by the way) compared to someone like me, who is not even a parent to being with. |
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Tavor said: I cried 5-7 episodes straight in Clannad AS, but I would I was far away from depression. It all really depends on the individual. So far your case, Solvite, it would make sense that Clannad AS impacts you greatly (I would spoil that info by the way) compared to someone like me, who is not even a parent to being with. Couldn't figure out how to do a spoiler tag so I just deleted it. I really wouldn't call After Story a "Slice of Life" anime, even though it fits the criteria. There is nothing "cute" about after story. Even the opener makes me cry. |
Solvite said: Couldn't figure out how to do a spoiler tag so I just deleted it. {spoiler}stuff{/spoiler} but replace {}'s with []'s Solvite said: I really wouldn't call After Story a "Slice of Life" anime, even though it fits the criteria. There is nothing "cute" about after story. Even the opener makes me cry. How so though? There's not really an ambiguous plot here, it simply follows the everyday lives of the cast which offers a "slice of life". Sure, the super natural element distracts from it from the SoL genre, but holistically, it's a SoL. I would have to point out that "cute" is not a factor in this thread. Even SoL can be drama-oriented or just plainly light-hearted like Acchi Kocchi. |
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Tavor said: Solvite said: Couldn't figure out how to do a spoiler tag so I just deleted it. {spoiler}stuff{/spoiler} but replace {}'s with []'s Solvite said: I really wouldn't call After Story a "Slice of Life" anime, even though it fits the criteria. There is nothing "cute" about after story. Even the opener makes me cry. How so though? There's not really an ambiguous plot here, it simply follows the everyday lives of the cast which offers a "slice of life". Sure, the super natural element distracts from it from the SoL genre, but holistically, it's a SoL. I would have to point out that "cute" is not a factor in this thread. Even SoL can be drama-oriented or just plainly light-hearted like Acchi Kocchi. I always thought SoL is supposed to be like "A regular day in the lives of the characters". Clannad: After Story is like: Watch this guy get shit on for 20 episodes. |
Solvite said: I always thought SoL is supposed to be like "A regular day in the lives of the characters". Clannad: After Story is like: Watch this guy get shit on for 20 episodes. Life has ups/downs, and some have more than others, Tomoya happened to have more of the |
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| I still say the OP should watch the Rosario + Vampire english dub. Its on netflix in 720p, so you don't have to "download" it. Its funny, it has romance, it doesn't have a hard to follow story. The second season is kind of meh, but its a really fun anime to ease you into the ANGST of most other anime. |
Solvite said: I still say the OP should watch the Rosario + Vampire english dub His list said he dropped Rosario for the manga. Well, if action and thrillers only excite you, it's better if you go half action and half romance like Angel Beats!, although I thought the story could have been done better. Stay away from Clannad if you hate melodrama. I was one of the people who found the melodrama to be too cheesy and I didn't like it. But if you get emotional easily, shoot for it. I'd say Toradora- good one to start with, one of my first romance comedies with an intriguing story and an actual conclusion. Kaichou wa Maid Sama - Another first one for me, it's very cliche but not at all bad in any way. Acchi Kocchi - More lighthearted and silly. If you don't want a heavy plot like Toradora, try this. |
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DateYutaka said: Tavor said: Oh snap, DateYutaka is here to stir up some trouble because everything he says is 100% truth! never said that but sorry but any one wo can say toradora is a realistic bulit romance story is not of there right mind Tvking00 said: Im trying to expand my horizons and im just looking for the right anime to do it, because im really into action/thriller series and I get bored with almost anything else. I did not see a single line of text where the anime had to be 'realistic'. I'm surprised you didn't call me out on Clannad however. |
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DateYutaka said: my view is thus if its sometimg that can happen in real life it best be realistically written or there is a disconnect is there not never said that but sorry but any one wo can say toradora is a realistic built romance story is not of there right mind if you compare it too Maison Ikkoku more realistic build of romance with better more Likeabe leads that you what to see work out caude there both ikable from the start of the story whle for most of the story taiga is hatefull and the guy is bland as sin Aye, you're missing the point here. Did this thread call for the 'best' romance/SoL? Did this thread call for 'realistic' writing? Nope, you're simply recommending anime to expand the OP's horizons on this genre; nothing more or less. |
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