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Apr 28, 2013 6:22 PM
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Hi I'm looking for some new anime (past 5 years ?) that is on some good/great level and is seinen or mature and has a great story and drama. I like action as well.

The thing is, I check sites like myanimelist, ann, and others, and when I press seinen, there are school kids in it, or kids that are 15 !

I'm 25 and it's just not my level anymore, although I still love the medium.

I mean I watched Berserk, Death Note, Aachi and Ssipak, Redline, and a lot of others, but thease are old. I mean I can watch something old, the thing is I probably watched it already.

Please share your suggestions !
Apr 28, 2013 6:24 PM
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Perhaps Psycho-Pass

Just this once, I'll fulfill whatever your wish is.
Apr 28, 2013 6:28 PM
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Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom.

Technically, the main character is like 16, but he doesn't look like it, and the series is about him being an assassin for an American underground crime organization. Plenty of action, subtle romance, and great drama.

The soundtrack is also beautiful.

Here's a trailer for the dub, which imo was pretty good:

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Apr 28, 2013 6:29 PM
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Steins;Gate
Kara no Kyoukai
Fate/Zero
Kickstarter for Rokujouma is fully funded. Good work everyone. Lets wait for the result of our hard work together.
Apr 28, 2013 6:32 PM
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Fate/Zero pretty much

And as your first post in the forums (wtf 4 years long)

Hi and welcome to the MAL forums!
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Apr 28, 2013 7:19 PM
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Well, one show that I did not see anywhere on your list was Black Lagoon. If you like seinen, and you like action, then you should really give that one a shot.
Apr 28, 2013 7:20 PM
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Blue Gender
Detroit Metal City
Kara no Kyoukai
Planetes
Steins;Gate
Zipang
Apr 28, 2013 8:25 PM
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Legend of the Galactic Heroes
I'm also filled with pure-hearted ulterior motives.

Apr 28, 2013 8:33 PM
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I'm surprised no one has recommended this yet.

Uchuu Kyoudai is a great Seinen series which offers a great story, has some drama, and has comedy that makes the series enjoyable throughout
Apr 28, 2013 10:45 PM

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Ergo Proxy
Gankutsuou
Elfen Lied
Black Heaven
Gantz
Texhnolyze
maybe Haibane Renmei
Apr 29, 2013 4:47 AM
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Wow guys ! great response ! thank you for the suggestions and the welcome :D

I always thought Fate/Zero would be cheesy boy meets super-girl no ? based on what I saw in Fate/Stay Night.

Uchuu Kyodai and Psycho Pass look wicked ! I watched Gantz and Ergo Proxy, both good although Gantz was only great at the end and Ergo Proxy at the start hehe.
At least compairing Gantz to the Manga, OMG that was...some nice fresh air, although with gratious tits.
Apr 29, 2013 5:16 AM

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Shigurui
Kurozuka
Angel Cop
Crying Freeman
Mouryo no Hako
Himitsu: Top secret
Shadow Star NaruTaru
Kino's Journey
Dead Leaves
Trava

and obviously Attack on Titan :P

"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself."
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Apr 29, 2013 6:17 AM

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sobi123 said:
I always thought Fate/Zero would be cheesy boy meets super-girl no ? based on what I saw in Fate/Stay Night.


Fate/Stay night is a really bad joke compared to Fate/Zero.
Apr 29, 2013 7:38 AM

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You should watch:
http://myanimelist.net/anime/6114/Rainbow:_Nisha_Rokubou_no_Shichinin

sobi123 said:

I always thought Fate/Zero would be cheesy boy meets super-girl no ? based on what I saw in Fate/Stay Night.

Wut?
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Apr 29, 2013 11:13 AM

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Akagi
Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin
Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor
Apr 29, 2013 11:37 AM

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Rose of Versailles
Armored Trooper Votoms
Apr 29, 2013 11:40 AM

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I would recommend Lupin the Third: Mine Fujiko to Iu Onna
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Apr 29, 2013 11:52 AM

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Shiki (on your PTW).
May 4, 2013 2:52 PM
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eh what about C, the main character is only 6 years younger than you? there really arent enough animes directed for adults in this decade
May 4, 2013 5:07 PM

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Seeing as it seems you are looking into anime without lead characters of high school age made in the last five years, let's see:

Eden of the East
Aoi Bungaku Series
Hyouge Mono
Kuchu Buranko
Lupin III: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine
Fate/ Zero
Detroit Metal City
Kara no Kyoukai
Arakawa Under the Bridge
House of Five Leaves
Level E
Usagi Drop
Jormungand
Psycho-Pass

I'll warn you that some of the titles on this list (particularly Hyouge Mono and Aoi Bungaku) won't be for everyone since they are far from appealing to popular tastes for many anime fans. But, take your pick on any titles here that could interest you.
May 5, 2013 12:20 AM

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Usagi Drops
Otona Joshi no Anime Time
Hatarakiman
Psycho-Pass
Level E
Sarai-ya Goyou
Mushishi
Souten Kourou
Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu
Alexander Senki
Aoi Bungaku Series
Bakumatsu Kikansetsu Irohanihoheto
Eikoku Koi Monogatari Emma
Fuyu no Semi
Genji Monogatari Sennenki
Gintama
Hetalia Axis Powers
Garasu no Kantai
Hotaru no Haka (!! they are kids, but it's not a story for kids!)
Versailles no Bara
Le Chevalier D'Eon
Millennium Actress
Mononoke
Genshiken (university students)

almost all the "Young Animator Training Project" anime

and it's not because the characters are young that the anime is for kids! Like"Bokurano" (main characters are elementary kids but...)
Try "josei" genre! you shouldn't have problem with kids since the main chara is an adult! "Historical" genre also have a lot of adult cast!
May 5, 2013 12:40 AM

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ergo proxy
seirei no moribito (one of my favourites)
kaiji series
hellsing ultimate
one outs
space brothers
btooom
May 5, 2013 12:57 AM
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Hyouge Mono
May 5, 2013 1:10 AM

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sobi123 said:
Wow guys ! great response ! thank you for the suggestions and the welcome :D

I always thought Fate/Zero would be cheesy boy meets super-girl no ? based on what I saw in Fate/Stay Night.

No believe me Fate/Zero is way different I promise you its worth the watch.

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