| Username: An00biz Looking for: still looking for a non stereotypical harem series ... especially where the ending (who ends up with whom) is not predictable Favourite Genres: comedy, slice of life, harem, romantic comedy Any other comments/information: I watched and enjoyed Seto no Hanayome thanks again for the recommendation Archaeon - but it wasn't exactly what I was looking for |
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An00biz said: Username: An00biz Looking for: still looking for a non stereotypical harem series ... especially where the ending (who ends up with whom) is not predictable Favourite Genres: comedy, slice of life, harem, romantic comedy Any other comments/information: I watched and enjoyed Seto no Hanayome thanks again for the recommendation Archaeon - but it wasn't exactly what I was looking for Try Ef ~ a tale of memories: Very unpredictable (at least to me), or the very least rollercoaster psychological romance. However it has no comedy or harem (one love triangle though). H2O ~Footprints in the Sand~: DEFINEATELY THIS ONE!!! harem, the ending which surprised me to tears. Comedy, lots of drama, romance. Lovely Complex: you may like this, even though it hasn't got any harem, it's a good romcom Honey and Clover: If you're looking for adult relationships and development, go for this though, again, no harem, just a good dramatic romance and soul-searching Myself ; Yourself: Your basic school harem romcom - not that much of a predictable ending though NANA: Adult relationships rather than school-life ones. Also no harem, but complex relationships and romcom sola: HAREM SLICE OF LIFE action, some comedy, ROMANCE. very very unpredictable ending (or at least different to other harems) True tears: another high school harem romance with drama. ending was quite predictable though vampire knight: this ones a shot in the dark. not really harem, but some comedy, drama and romance aspects to it hope this helps. I'd say defineately look into seeing: H2O ~Footprints in the Sand~ and sola. Maybe Myself ; Yourself, true tears and even Ef ~ a tale of memories |
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An00biz said: Username: An00biz Looking for: still looking for a non stereotypical harem series ... especially where the ending (who ends up with whom) is not predictable Favourite Genres: comedy, slice of life, harem, romantic comedy Any other comments/information: I watched and enjoyed Seto no Hanayome thanks again for the recommendation Archaeon - but it wasn't exactly what I was looking for Well, a nonstereotypical harem ending is kind of hard to find if it is a real harem. Real harems usually have real harem endings. But if you want something that is not a harem but has harem aspects then that would make it easier. Shuffle is really unique and I don't think I can point out something that is a lot like that but not already on your list. Utawarerumono - I love the story, definitely could be considered a harem since the amount of women around him increases throughout. I think it would be similar to Elfen Lied in that it is action and fighting combined with harem. Fate Stay/Night - I think there are 5 girls who get close to him in this anime and definitely some romance that I enjoyed. Mahoraba - It's a unique harem in that the guy falls for one girl who has five different personalities. Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu - You might like it since you like Kannagi, Melancholy, and Toradora. I like those too and I feel like this gives off a similar atomosphere. Especially compared to Kannagi. Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei - You'll either love it or you'll zetsuboushita! More of a dark comedy than a harem though. There's a couple more I'd recommend but they come closer to stereotypical harems. |
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An00biz said: Username: An00biz Looking for: still looking for a non stereotypical harem series ... especially where the ending (who ends up with whom) is not predictable Favourite Genres: comedy, slice of life, harem, romantic comedy Any other comments/information: I watched and enjoyed Seto no Hanayome thanks again for the recommendation Archaeon - but it wasn't exactly what I was looking for Well, there is always the reverse harem of Ouran High School Host Club. One girl and a bunch of pretty boys may seem weird at first, but the show has heart and you should try it out. There is also Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge that uses the same concept of Ouran only a little more wacky. |
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| well .. there are 2 good examples for the anime I am looking for Shuffle! surprised me really at the ending .... and it was not predictable in the ending The other one is School Days .... if you call that a harem series ... when you know the ending you know what I mean ^^ Edit: Another example (even if it isn't really a good one) would be Akane-iro ni Somaru Saka .... it was rather stereotypical most of the time, just the ending wasn't what I expecting And about Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu - I watched about 8 episodes or so of this anime ... I don't think it has much in common with Haruhi and Kannagi ... but maybe I'll complete this series some day |
An00bizJan 25, 2009 1:23 AM
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An00biz said: well .. there are 2 good examples for the anime I am looking for Shuffle! surprised me really at the ending .... and it was not predictable in the ending The other one is School Days .... if you call that a harem series ... when you know the ending you know what I mean ^^ Edit: Another example (even if it isn't really a good one) would be Akane-iro ni Somaru Saka .... it was rather stereotypical most of the time, just the ending wasn't what I expecting And about Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu - I watched about 8 episodes or so of this anime ... I don't think it has much in common with Haruhi and Kannagi ... but maybe I'll complete this series some day Hm... How about Mahoraba Heartful Days? I don't know if it would fall into being predictable or not, but I think it's borderline since I know some people who had not expected the surprise in there at the time. However, since it IS an older series, I do expect that it might seem pretty cliche now to some viewers. |
| Username: wesley96 Looking For: An anime that makes you cry A LOT Favorite Genres: Slice-of-life, comedy, psychological Extra: Make sure it's an anime I haven't seen (check my anime list ;) Exmaples: Air, Clannad, Fruits Basket |
wesley96Jan 25, 2009 11:40 AM
An00biz said: well .. there are 2 good examples for the anime I am looking for Shuffle! surprised me really at the ending .... and it was not predictable in the ending The other one is School Days .... if you call that a harem series ... when you know the ending you know what I mean ^^ Edit: Another example (even if it isn't really a good one) would be Akane-iro ni Somaru Saka .... it was rather stereotypical most of the time, just the ending wasn't what I expecting And about Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu - I watched about 8 episodes or so of this anime ... I don't think it has much in common with Haruhi and Kannagi ... but maybe I'll complete this series some day Eh, I was judging based on the atmosphere and tastes and not similar stories or circumstances. I thought Akane-iro had a pretty stereotypical ending though. These are some harems that aren't on your list. Canvas 2 - If you like Da Capo and Akane you'll probably like this. Personally, I think it's better than both. Ah My Goddess - I think it's pretty standard harem but apparently some people think it should be on the essentials list (because it was one of the first I think but could be for different reasons) Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku wo - Definitely a unique ending but don't know how much you'll like it. Futakoi - It's like Onegai Twins on steroids. |
tigerzJan 25, 2009 11:39 AM
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wesley96 said: Username: wesley96 Looking For: An anime that makes you cry A LOT Favorite Genres: Slice-of-life, comedy, psychological Extra: Make sure it's an anime I haven't seen (check my anime list ;) Exmaples: Air, Clannad, Fruits Basket I know it's on your list, but just keep watching One Piece. Aside from some other robot shows, it is the one show that makes me legit cry. |
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I know it's on your list, but just keep watching One Piece. Aside from some other robot shows, it is the one show that makes me legit cry. Geez, Nami's arc was already depressing, it gets SADDER? Damn, |
wesley96 said: Username: wesley96 Looking For: An anime that makes you cry A LOT Favorite Genres: Slice-of-life, comedy, psychological Extra: Make sure it's an anime I haven't seen (check my anime list ;) Exmaples: Air, Clannad, Fruits Basket Try Canvas 2. I think that's what you're looking for. Also a very touching story is Mahoraba ~Heartful days~. Kino's Journey is very sad. Particularly episode 2 which was probably the most meaningful and tragic episodes I've ever seen. Heck, I'd say just watch episode 2. Also True Tears. |
tigerzJan 25, 2009 4:29 PM
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wesley96 said: Username: wesley96 Looking For: An anime that makes you cry A LOT Favorite Genres: Slice-of-life, comedy, psychological Extra: Make sure it's an anime I haven't seen (check my anime list ;) Exmaples: Air, Clannad, Fruits Basket I'd recommend this one: http://myanimelist.net/anime/587/Hanbun_no_Tsuki_ga_Noboru_Sora It's a very calm, sad but somehow also heartwarming story .... well it didn't make me cry but I was touched ... also imho it isn't as cheesy/sloppy as Air, Clannad and all those other animeseries which are a coproduction of KyoAni+Visual Key, which is imho a plus point ^^ . On the other hand you might check out Kanon (2006) since you liked Air and Clannad .... produced by the same staff and very similar setting to Clannad... with (as far as I watched it) less comedy but the same sloppy moments |
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On the other hand you might check out Kanon (2006) since you liked Air and Clannad .... produced by the same staff and very similar setting to Clannad... with (as far as I watched it) less comedy but the same sloppy moments I've been wanting to check out Kanon 06, it's just that Funimation has been deleting the eps constantly and I can't find them :( |
wesley96 said: I know it's on your list, but just keep watching One Piece. Aside from some other robot shows, it is the one show that makes me legit cry. Geez, Nami's arc was already depressing, it gets SADDER? Damn, Good sir you have no idea. KEEP WATCHING. |
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| One Piece makes someone cry? Did I miss something? *is just reading the manga though* |
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Good sir you have no idea. KEEP WATCHING. I will then ^_^ One Piece makes someone cry? Did I miss something? *is just reading the manga though* You only read about |
| well... that one I also saw in the anime... I didn't find it that depressing ... maybe I am just to cold hearted .... and I don't really like those sad parts in anime .... but this is going offtopic |
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| @ wesley96 You should give Barefoot Gen a try, especially since you liked Grave of the Fireflies so much. Also try Ushiro no Shoumen Daare, as it's along the same lines. Top wo Nerae has quite an emotionally charged ending to it. Air (the movie) is an obvious suggestion Clannad (movie) also has a few tear jerking moments Tokyo Godfathers Mahou Tsukai ni Taisetsu na Koto ~Natsu no Sora~ may not seem like an emotional anime, but wait till you see the last two episodes as the series makes sense then. And finally, if you truly want to cry your eyes out (and trust me when I say this will make grown men of any age sob like a little girl - I've tested it on my friends and they all reacted the same, lots of manly tears abounded), then the movie you should watch is Flanders no Inu. If that movie doesn't make you bawl your eyes out at the sadness and injustice of the world, then you're made of stone. |
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| @ wesley96 Oh Rose of Versailles is also a tear jerker. Give that a try ^_^ Also, Aishiteruze Baby is also just endearing and some parts you just want to cry for Yuzuyu... that is if you haven't watched it already. Mahoraba ~Heartful days~ is touching in some parts but it's mostly comedy from what I remembered. I actually originally recommended that for An00biz though... for being a not too typical harem anime. |
StarSidereal said: @ wesley96 Oh Rose of Versailles is also a tear jerker. Give that a try ^_^ Also, Aishiteruze Baby is also just endearing and some parts you just want to cry for Yuzuyu... that is if you haven't watched it already. Mahoraba ~Heartful days~ is touching in some parts but it's mostly comedy from what I remembered. I actually originally recommended that for An00biz though... for being a not too typical harem anime. Yeah, but people cry for different reasons. I don't cry at all so it's hard for me to figure it out but I know from personal experience that people will cry if they experience something heartfelt and sensational. In this case, it would be tears of joy rather than sadness. Kind of like when you watch people with disabilities participate in the special olympics. But it's true that there are probably a lot better tear jerkers out there than this. |
tigerzJan 26, 2009 12:55 AM
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| Username:cooltjh4 Looking for: very interesting action packed martial arts anime/manga with at least a little romance. also maybe a underdog sorta thing to. Favourite Genres: Romance, martial arts, comedy, horror, psychological, drama, slice of life, ecchi, harem, action, adventure, supernatural, and school life. Any other comments/information: really appreciate it if u can help me. |
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cooltjh4 said: Username:cooltjh4 Looking for: very interesting action packed martial arts anime/manga with at least a little romance. also maybe a underdog sorta thing to. Favourite Genres: Romance, martial arts, comedy, horror, psychological, drama, slice of life, ecchi, harem, action, adventure, supernatural, and school life. Any other comments/information: really appreciate it if u can help me. You've watched Rurouni Kenshin, then check out the OVAs, Tsuiokhen and Seisouhen |
| yup, and try History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi too! Edit:oops! |
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| @ unregistered He's already seen that one :) @ cooltjh4 Himawari Jyuushin Enbu - Hero Tales Fighting Beauty Wulong Samurai Girl Muteki Kanban Musume 2x2 Shinobuden (more comedy than marital arts though) Basilisk: Kouga Ninpou Chou Ninja Scroll Kage Kara Mamoru! Ranma Hokuto no Ken Souten no Ken Fatal Fury Shadow Skill Grappler Baki Hajime no Ippo (boxing) Ahita no Joe (boxing) And if you don'tmind the ecchi content Sumomomo Momomo: Chijou Saikyou no Yome |
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| thanks for the suggestions. |
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| Username: Orange-kun Looking for: a good serious romantic anime that isn't a side plot, no ecchi, no moe (I repeat: no moe), and no unhealthy amounts of blushing, and no harems. Something more along the lines of Shinkai's works. favorite genres: I don't think it really matters since I want romance/drama anime. Yeah, I realize I just killed 95% of suggestions but w/e. |
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potatomac911 said: I guess I will be the first to go, since I am new to anime. Username: potatomac911 Looking for: I am looking for some kind of Action, Sci-F,i Mystery, Horror anime. I will try any kind. But I am not too crazy about the slice of life stuff. Or romance. I am more into action. Favourite Genres: If played out right, Mecha. I like Action, Mystery, Sci-fi and horror. And well..I also love a good plot twist. I like animes that make you think. Any other comments/information: I will not watch ANY ecchi type of anime. I also don't like it when animes have a ton of blood and gore. I don't like nudity in animes either. Well, if anybody is nice enough to help me out. I will be very glad! Thanks! -Potatomac911 For you, I would definately go with Higurashi no Naku Koro ni. Crazy anime that will make you think and on more of the mysterious side of things...I will warn you tho, it does get a bit bloody, but nothing that'll make your stomach churn. |
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Orange-kun said: Username: Orange-kun Looking for: a good serious romantic anime that isn't a side plot, no ecchi, no moe (I repeat: no moe), and no unhealthy amounts of blushing, and no harems. Something more along the lines of Shinkai's works. favorite genres: I don't think it really matters since I want romance/drama anime. Yeah, I realize I just killed 95% of suggestions but w/e. once again I recommend: http://myanimelist.net/anime/587/Hanbun_no_Tsuki_ga_Noboru_Sora - i think this one quite fits your conditions for what you are looking for. Personally I think it is one of the best romance/drama series I have seen so far and hey, it only has 6 episodes so it is a quick watch |
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| Username: aoikishu Looking for: looking for a anime ( probably won't be able to watch it for a while ) that's about a person and their animal partner(s) that fight with them. Like Mai-hime "Children", and Kilala from Inuyasha, and digimon .. from digimon. Or weapon partners like Raising Heart from Nanoha or Soul from Soul Eater. |
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| USERNAME: Boba_ganush06 LOOKING FOR: an anime that is a romance, comedy, action... EX) Shakugan no Shana, Fate/stay night, or Busou Renkin anything thing along those would be great thanks |
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| (whistles) Well, an anime that covers two of the criteria (romance and comedy) is Ouran High School Host Club. One of the funniest anime out there, and I'm sure you will love it. |
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Boba_Ganush06 said: USERNAME: Boba_ganush06 LOOKING FOR: an anime that is a romance, comedy, action... EX) Shakugan no Shana, Fate/stay night, or Busou Renkin anything thing along those would be great thanks I|d recommend trying Soul Eater (but that one is allready on your to watch list ... and isn't really fitting in the comedy genre). Besides that, if you don't mind ecchi you should go with Zero no Tsukaima and maybe Sekirei.Xam'd: Lost Memories would also be something you might like and @aoikishu: the only anime which you didn't mention yet and I know that it would be in this category is Pokemon ^^ |
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| Just noticed, you haven't watched Shakugan no Shana season 2. If you liked the first one, you are bound to like the second. After a bit more thought: Zero no Tsukaima To Aru Majutsu no Index Toradora! Full Metal Panic! Hayate the Combat Butler (if highly experienced watcher) |
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Dr_Jan_Itor said: Just noticed, you haven't watched Shakugan no Shana season 2. If you liked the first one, you are bound to like the second. well imho the first one was way better |
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Boba_Ganush06 said: USERNAME: Boba_ganush06 LOOKING FOR: an anime that is a romance, comedy, action... EX) Shakugan no Shana, Fate/stay night, or Busou Renkin anything thing along those would be great thanks Try Tower of Druaga - the Aegis of Uruk. If you like that there is a second series currently airing. It's not as dark, but has good romance, unique sense of comedy, and the action is like an RPG. I'm pretty sure you'll like it. |
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| @An00biz: True, but most people are prone to watch sequels, and usually form a more positive opinion of it if they had a liking of the original. |
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| USERNAME: reggietard LOOKING FOR: anything romance/action/comedy/harem/ecchi/supernatural/mecha (don't care if its ecchi or not and doesn't need to include all the genres but if it did then dang thats 1 hell of an anime amirite?) I just need something to watch o.o EXAMPLES: I recently just watched melancholy of haruhi suzumiya and i really liked it, or something like shakugan no shana or ZnT (idk why but the abusive main characters are fun to watch lol.) |
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| Something that DOES include all those genres: Excel Saga Hayate the Combat Butler (recommend to watch later, as it is parody heavy) Others you might like: Lucky Star Full Metal Panic Fummofu Ouran High School Host Club |
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reggietard said: USERNAME: reggietard LOOKING FOR: anything romance/action/comedy/harem/ecchi/supernatural/mecha (don't care if its ecchi or not and doesn't need to include all the genres but if it did then dang thats 1 hell of an anime amirite?) I just need something to watch o.o EXAMPLES: I recently just watched melancholy of haruhi suzumiya and i really liked it, or something like shakugan no shana or ZnT (idk why but the abusive main characters are fun to watch lol.) Try Inukami!. I think that is what you are looking for. It's romance, supernatural, action, comedy, ecchi, and harem with a tsundere female and a guy that gets abused by like 13 girls. Or you could look at Rozen maiden. You might like that one. It's got a dark atmosphere and a nice battle royale theme but it is funny and the female lead is very tsundere. |
tigerzFeb 2, 2009 12:26 AM
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| thanks for all your help guys... got a lot of watching to do now |
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reggietard said: USERNAME: reggietard LOOKING FOR: anything romance/action/comedy/harem/ecchi/supernatural/mecha (don't care if its ecchi or not and doesn't need to include all the genres but if it did then dang thats 1 hell of an anime amirite?) I just need something to watch o.o EXAMPLES: I recently just watched melancholy of haruhi suzumiya and i really liked it, or something like shakugan no shana or ZnT (idk why but the abusive main characters are fun to watch lol.) You might as well try: Shuffle! (imho the best harem series ever) even though it misses the action and the mecha part. It's a harem series with an rather unusual ending and I highly recommend watching it. As mentioned earlier Hayate might also be something for you. It really is a mix of all those genres and you might like the female lead role Sanze'nin Nagi. btw. I think I'll try Inukami! as well since I also look for an anime like that ^^ |
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reggietard said: USERNAME: reggietard LOOKING FOR: anything romance/action/comedy/harem/ecchi/supernatural/mecha (don't care if its ecchi or not and doesn't need to include all the genres but if it did then dang thats 1 hell of an anime amirite?) I just need something to watch o.o EXAMPLES: I recently just watched melancholy of haruhi suzumiya and i really liked it, or something like shakugan no shana or ZnT (idk why but the abusive main characters are fun to watch lol.) Shuffle seems to fit all those categories. Seto no Hanayome, Nagasarete Airantou, maybe Hayate the Combat Butler. |
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An00biz said: You might as well try: Shuffle! (imho the best harem series ever) even though it misses the action and the mecha part. It's a harem series with an rather unusual ending and I highly recommend watching it. As mentioned earlier Hayate might also be something for you. It really is a mix of all those genres and you might like the female lead role Sanze'nin Nagi. btw. I think I'll try Inukami! as well since I also look for an anime like that ^^ Haha, yeah I was gonna recommend shuffle too but it didn't have action in it so I figured Inukami would be a better fit. I'm surprised you haven't watched it though Anoobiz. I would have recommended it to you before but it is pretty obvious who the female lead is. I do think it is one of the more original stories so it will probably be your best bet at getting something similar to shuffle. Although I should give you guys a warning: Inukami is ecchi but there are an awful lot of elephants in this series so it might be a little akward at first. I skipped episode 2 (I think that is the dog one) because I thought it was too much but other than that it was bearable for me. |
tigerzFeb 2, 2009 1:42 AM
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| Hi. Username: Tsumi-tan Looking for: A bunch of lolies Favourite Genres: Beautiful character design, yes. Any other comments/information: I just want lolies right now xD DAME NINGEN! |
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Tsumi-tan said: Hi. Username: Tsumi-tan Looking for: A bunch of lolies Favourite Genres: Beautiful character design, yes. Any other comments/information: I just want lolies right now xD DAME NINGEN! hmm... how about trying Strike Witches ... I haven't watched that one but a friend told me it is about a couple of lolis |
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| @ Tsumi-tan Ichigo Mashimaro Kyou no Go no Ni (TV series) Binchotan iDOLM@STER Xenoglossia Gunslinger Girl - Il Teatrino Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight! Kodomo no Jikan Yawaraka Sangokushi Tsukisase!! Ryofuko-chan |
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| Hi. Username: Shiomi Looking for: something to shut down my boredom Favourite Genres: Schoollife, romantic comedy, shonen (action like bleach or soul eater [NO NARUTO !!!]) Any other comments/information: *slaps An00biz* thanks |
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