| Serial Experiments Lain |
I'm also filled with pure-hearted ulterior motives. |
| Kino no Tabi |
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| Mind games? Legend of the Galactic Heroes |
Holybaptiser said: Serial Experiments Lain I second this! Twisted, amazing, and at the end you'll think about it for weeks. |
| Death Note |
| 5 main aspects I base my ratings on: 1. Did DramaEnthusiast make a thread about it? 2. Is it better than Breaking Bad? 3. Did MellowJello recommend the shit out of it? 4. Has it caused a (very entertaining) shitstorm on MAL? 5. Is it actually good? Scratch the fifth point, it's not very relevant... |
GoldenBRS said: Well, I kind of ignored the mind games part, because it's not a prevalent part of the show, but it really does have it. You'll have to watch it a couple of times to really notice and understand the psychological manipulation that is done on Lain the character.Holybaptiser said: Serial Experiments Lain Don't know what this show is, but it is cool. In my ptw. |
| I'm also filled with pure-hearted ulterior motives. |
| Shinsekai yori |
The real world is past the virtual world is future. |
| Oh, and just keep watching Kaiji. If One Outs had identical twin, that would be it. |
| Keep watching Mawaru Penguindrum, pick up Ergo Proxy from PTW, add Neon Genesis Evangelion(some things are repetitive, so never mind), do what Holy recommended, and Rentas said: Texhnolyze. It's quite difficult to comprehend though |
 Just this once, I'll fulfill whatever your wish is. |
Holybaptiser said: Serial Experiments Lain No. Don't do it. This show is so awful. I'm going to recomend Casshern Sins. It's really good, isn't too weird, and makes sense. Yet it still may make you think. Also, it may not seem good at first, but stick with it to the end and you might like it. EDIT: Nevermind. I noticed you dropped it. But seriously, don't do Lain. The show is so awful.... How about Ghost Hound instead? It's coherent, thought provoking, and entertaining. It also has similarities to Serial Experiments Lain. |
TrishaCatApr 15, 2013 2:50 PM
| So we're shitting on recommendations now, huh? Okay, Mr Shit-For-Taste. |
| I'm also filled with pure-hearted ulterior motives. |
| Serial Experiment Lain Spiral Hyouka |
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Holybaptiser said: So we're shitting on recommendations now, huh? Okay, Mr Shit-For-Taste. I'm sorry. I realize that these are reccomendations for GoldenBRS, not just to say my own individual taste. However please don't say I have bad taste. My favorite anime as you can see are highly regarded. As are yours. Please don't resort to insults just because I didn't like something you did. GoldenBRS: Serial Experiments Lain is certainly thought provoking. However, a warning: Serial Experiments Lain contains a lot of moments that one has to really think about in order to understand what's going on. It has a lot of seemingly incoherent events that take place as it progresses its story. While the storyline itself is coherent, its often difficult to understand what exactly is going on at times. Watch the first episode and you'll understand what I mean. |
Battlechili1 said: However, a warning: Serial Experiments Lain contains a lot of moments that one has to really think about in order to understand what's going on. It has a lot of seemingly incoherent events that take place as it progresses its story. While the storyline itself is coherent, its often difficult to understand what exactly is going on at times. Watch the first episode and you'll understand what I mean. *looks at thread title* *looks at bold* *raises an eyebrow....* |
Just this once, I'll fulfill whatever your wish is. |
| Finally someone asking for something different, rather than hentai, echi and SoL rom coms. Battlechili1 said: Holybaptiser said: Serial Experiments Lain No. Don't do it. This show is so awful. I'm going to recomend Casshern Sins. It's really good, isn't too weird, and makes sense. Yet it still may make you think. Also, it may not seem good at first, but stick with it to the end and you might like it. EDIT: Nevermind. I noticed you dropped it. But seriously, don't do Lain. The show is so awful.... How about Ghost Hound instead? It's coherent, thought provoking, and entertaining. It also has similarities to Serial Experiments Lain. Go back to Toonami bro. I third Lain, that show I beyond brilliant, watch that shit as soon as possible. |
The forums are dark, and full of ego. |
Battlechili1 said: You know, I thought it was blatantly obvious that I was asking you a rhetorical question, but I should have known someone like you wouldn't be able to pick up on that.Holybaptiser said: So we're shitting on recommendations now, huh? Okay, Mr Shit-For-Taste. I'm sorry. I realize that these are reccomendations for GoldenBRS, not just to say my own individual taste. However please don't say I have bad taste. My favorite anime as you can see are highly regarded. As are yours. Please don't resort to insults just because I didn't like something you did. GoldenBRS: Serial Experiments Lain is certainly thought provoking. |
| I'm also filled with pure-hearted ulterior motives. |
Holybaptiser said: Battlechili1 said: You know, I thought it was blatantly obvious that I was asking you a rhetorical question, but I should have known someone like you wouldn't be able to pick up on that.Holybaptiser said: So we're shitting on recommendations now, huh? Okay, Mr Shit-For-Taste. I'm sorry. I realize that these are reccomendations for GoldenBRS, not just to say my own individual taste. However please don't say I have bad taste. My favorite anime as you can see are highly regarded. As are yours. Please don't resort to insults just because I didn't like something you did. GoldenBRS: Serial Experiments Lain is certainly thought provoking. Come on guys, don't pick on him. That used to be me when I was 13 too =( |
FauxAzn said: Holybaptiser said: Battlechili1 said: You know, I thought it was blatantly obvious that I was asking you a rhetorical question, but I should have known someone like you wouldn't be able to pick up on that.Holybaptiser said: So we're shitting on recommendations now, huh? Okay, Mr Shit-For-Taste. I'm sorry. I realize that these are reccomendations for GoldenBRS, not just to say my own individual taste. However please don't say I have bad taste. My favorite anime as you can see are highly regarded. As are yours. Please don't resort to insults just because I didn't like something you did. GoldenBRS: Serial Experiments Lain is certainly thought provoking. Come on guys, don't pick on him. That used to be me when I was 13 too =( We picked on you when you were 13 too didn't we? Either way, watch Lain, I will also second Texhnolyze, cuz I got it on good authority that it's good at what it does. |
| The forums are dark, and full of ego. |
GoldenBRS said: Jovoo said: FauxAzn said: Holybaptiser said: Battlechili1 said: You know, I thought it was blatantly obvious that I was asking you a rhetorical question, but I should have known someone like you wouldn't be able to pick up on that.Holybaptiser said: So we're shitting on recommendations now, huh? Okay, Mr Shit-For-Taste. I'm sorry. I realize that these are reccomendations for GoldenBRS, not just to say my own individual taste. However please don't say I have bad taste. My favorite anime as you can see are highly regarded. As are yours. Please don't resort to insults just because I didn't like something you did. GoldenBRS: Serial Experiments Lain is certainly thought provoking. Come on guys, don't pick on him. That used to be me when I was 13 too =( We picked on you when you were 13 too didn't we? Either way, watch Lain, I will also second Texhnolyze, cuz I got it on good authority that it's good at what it does. Lol picking on him. already haha. Heh that's funny. Will watch Texhnolyze seems awesome. Still will watch Lain. Good boy *throws cookie*. |
| The forums are dark, and full of ego. |
| On second thought I kinda agree that lain was kinda boring...in fact I didn't even understood everything that happened until I did a little research and I was like...that's it?meh also since it hasn't been mentioned I sugest Zetsuen no Tempest |
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BTBAM said: shinsekai yori Go home unit 1, you're drunk. |
| The forums are dark, and full of ego. |
| Lain & texhnolyze may be a bit too dry for you I ended up dropping Texh Try Shinsekai Yori, NGE and Ergo proxy first and if you can handle those then you can handle lain & tex Since you want battle of wits Then try LoGh Something like one outs Akagi |
RX-782Apr 15, 2013 4:12 PM
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| Revolutionary Girl Utena It's pretty much METAPHORS: THE ANIME SERIES. Please note that yes, it has a fantasy tag but it is not fantasy in the traditional sense of the term. The entire thing takes place in a high school set in our world. The 'fantasy' tag comes from the fact that it deconstructs fairy tales and has some magic, but not the traditional kind of magic. Just you know, swords appearing out of peoples' bodies and castles floating upside down in the sky, but no one shoots fire from their eyes or anything like that. |
AmberlehApr 15, 2013 4:28 PM
Tavor said: Battlechili1 said: However, a warning: Serial Experiments Lain contains a lot of moments that one has to really think about in order to understand what's going on. It has a lot of seemingly incoherent events that take place as it progresses its story. While the storyline itself is coherent, its often difficult to understand what exactly is going on at times. Watch the first episode and you'll understand what I mean. *looks at thread title* *looks at bold* *raises an eyebrow....* There are thought provoking anime that are still coherent throughout each episode and just leave things to think about afterwards. Lain requires more than that. I feel it requires and asks too much of others. Holybaptiser said: Battlechili1 said: You know, I thought it was blatantly obvious that I was asking you a rhetorical question, but I should have known someone like you wouldn't be able to pick up on that.Holybaptiser said: So we're shitting on recommendations now, huh? Okay, Mr Shit-For-Taste. I'm sorry. I realize that these are reccomendations for GoldenBRS, not just to say my own individual taste. However please don't say I have bad taste. My favorite anime as you can see are highly regarded. As are yours. Please don't resort to insults just because I didn't like something you did. GoldenBRS: Serial Experiments Lain is certainly thought provoking. I did understand it was a rhetorical question. I said what I said to apologize for complaining about Lain. It wasn't my right to complain. FauxAzn said: Come on guys, don't pick on him. That used to be me when I was 13 too =( I'm older than 13. :/ Amberleh said: Revolutionary Girl Utena It's pretty much METAPHORS: THE ANIME SERIES. THIS THIS THIS THIS THIS THIS THIS THIS THIS. Now this is a good psychological and thought provoking anime. I love it. I recently started watching it and it has become one of my favorites very quickly. It reminds me a lot of Evangelion. Though I do warn you: It has a very poor English dub, in case for some reason you would choose to watch that one. And admittedly there is some reused animation for the series that may make it feel a bit repetitive in some ways. However, if you can look past it, you might have just found you a pretty sweet anime. |
TrishaCatApr 15, 2013 4:58 PM
| Chaos;Head |
Shebadi said: Chaos;Head True, it makes you think. It makes you think "Why the hell am I watching this?" |
| One word: Paprika. |
GoldenBRS said: Amberleh said: Shebadi said: Chaos;Head True, it makes you think. It makes you think "Why the hell am I watching this?" ain't watching dat. Fair enough. Lain is also pretty good. |
Amberleh said: Shebadi said: Chaos;Head True, it makes you think. It makes you think "Why the hell am I watching this?" Aha, couldn't agree more. Well if you don't mind a show not revolving totally around psychological, FML Brotherhood has a large psychological aspect to it. And although not for everyone, Gantz does make you think. |
| Zetsuen no tempest made me think.. A lot I don't think psychological is really the word, although mirai nikki is up there for those 2 categories, also I wouldn't say zetsuen is like Mirai Nikki, it just made me think a lot. |
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| Something like One Outs? Read Liar Game. Also keep watching Kaiji. |
| Adding Madoka Magica, Mirai Nikki, Welcome to the NHK!, Perfect Blue. All of those are great. +1 to Neon Genesis Evangelion, Ergo Proxy You might as well plan on watching Monster and Serial Experiments Lain since most people seem to be obsessed with them here on MAL. Not a fan personally, but you'll probably like them. Also might want to check out Satoshi's stuff - Paprika, Paranoia Agent FLCL is another big one Not a fan of these either, but they're well known, so yeah. Sorry if these shows I mentioned aren't exactly like One Outs; I haven't seen it. Hope it helped though. Amberleh said: Revolutionary Girl Utena It's pretty much METAPHORS: THE ANIME SERIES. Please note that yes, it has a fantasy tag but it is not fantasy in the traditional sense of the term. The entire thing takes place in a high school set in our world. The 'fantasy' tag comes from the fact that it deconstructs fairy tales and has some magic, but not the traditional kind of magic. Just you know, swords appearing out of peoples' bodies and castles floating upside down in the sky, but no one shoots fire from their eyes or anything like that. I would say Utena wasn't a bad choice if it wasn't the definition of repetition. Not trying to kick you in the balls, just saying. Battlechili1 said: Holybaptiser said: Serial Experiments Lain No. Don't do it. This show is so awful. I'm going to recomend Casshern Sins. It's really good, isn't too weird, and makes sense. Yet it still may make you think. Also, it may not seem good at first, but stick with it to the end and you might like it. EDIT: Nevermind. I noticed you dropped it. But seriously, don't do Lain. The show is so awful.... How about Ghost Hound instead? It's coherent, thought provoking, and entertaining. It also has similarities to Serial Experiments Lain. Bro, your avatar is TTGL lmao. Nuff said. Jovoo said: BTBAM said: shinsekai yori Go home unit 1, you're drunk. how rude |
BTBAMApr 15, 2013 11:03 PM
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BTBAM said: Adding Madoka Magica, Mirai Nikki, Welcome to the NHK!, Perfect Blue. All of those are great. +1 to Neon Genesis Evangelion, Ergo Proxy You might as well plan on watching Monster and Serial Experiments Lain since most people seem to be obsessed with them here on MAL. Not a fan personally, but you'll probably like them. Also might want to check out Satoshi's stuff - Paprika, Paranoia Agent FLCL is another big one Not a fan of these either, but they're well known, so yeah. Sorry if these shows I mentioned aren't exactly like One Outs; I haven't seen it. Hope it helped though. Amberleh said: Revolutionary Girl Utena It's pretty much METAPHORS: THE ANIME SERIES. Please note that yes, it has a fantasy tag but it is not fantasy in the traditional sense of the term. The entire thing takes place in a high school set in our world. The 'fantasy' tag comes from the fact that it deconstructs fairy tales and has some magic, but not the traditional kind of magic. Just you know, swords appearing out of peoples' bodies and castles floating upside down in the sky, but no one shoots fire from their eyes or anything like that. I would say Utena wasn't a bad choice if it wasn't the definition of repetition. Not trying to kick you in the balls, just saying. Battlechili1 said: Holybaptiser said: Serial Experiments Lain No. Don't do it. This show is so awful. I'm going to recomend Casshern Sins. It's really good, isn't too weird, and makes sense. Yet it still may make you think. Also, it may not seem good at first, but stick with it to the end and you might like it. EDIT: Nevermind. I noticed you dropped it. But seriously, don't do Lain. The show is so awful.... How about Ghost Hound instead? It's coherent, thought provoking, and entertaining. It also has similarities to Serial Experiments Lain. Bro, your avatar is TTGL lmao. Nuff said. Jovoo said: BTBAM said: shinsekai yori Go home unit 1, you're drunk. how rude Nice, have fun :D you will like them. |
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| Erm that dude needs to choose another anime to shit on aside from Serial Experiments Lain. Not only is it great but it's unique and those type of anime have their merits even if one person happens to not like 'em. Anyways I'll go with Texhnolyze. That anime made me think about how disgusting and wretched humanities future could be. As crazy as it might seem there is really only one or two things in the anime that are far-fetched and probably not possible... Which means everything else sort of is possible.. Which means... well fuck. :D |
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Vanisher said: Something like One Outs? Read Liar Game. Also keep watching Kaiji. How could I forget about Kaiji.That show is probably one of the best psychological shows I've seen |
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| If you're fine with manga, you cannot go wrong with Liar Game. Same author as One Outs. If you're fine with Light Novels, Utsuro no Hako to Zero no Maria. This novel is extremely good and can be found on baka tsuki. |
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