Don't judge them by the cover, they're worth checking:
Hi Score Girl - a nostalgic trip into history of arcade gaming of the early 90s, with a light romcom in the background. Hinamtsuri - hilarity comparable to FMP Fumoffu level, comedy slice-of-life without any permanent drama. Bu Sha - very peculiar universe (knights, sorcerers and mecha in the high-tech future), good comedy and art Boku dake ga Inai Machi - a time-leaper goes back to fix his own traumatic past only to make it much, much worse. Start is very slow, but the second volume had me on my toes all the way. Gokukoku no Brynhildr- good mind games, sci-fi, drama and gore. Supernatural human fights and technobabble give a similar vibe as Darker Than Black
Favourite type of animanga - things that will make you think, especially involving tactics and stratagems.
Otherwise mostly mystery, fantasy and supernatural; and of course comedy (random and black humour) .
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As much as I enjoy eye candy, top-notch animation isn't an essential component for a masterpiece. Story, characters, their interactions, insight, practical information, interesting setting, all of it can override poor graphics.
I don't list every title, expecially dropped ones
No daily updates, it makes me feel compelled to finish series I don't want to :)
Few words descriptions in list tags, strong/weak points
About ratings:
*My scores are largely subjective (duh). Enjoyment plays a major role along key elements like story and characters.
*I make full use of the score scale. 5/10 doesn't mean it's unbearable, only average
*Bonus points for decent mind games and military tactics
*Only shows with similar genres can be compared with each other.
An 8/10 gag comedy isn't "better" than 7/10 drama, I just found it particularly funny.
8-10 top favourites, highly rewatchable
7 - stands out from the rest, enjoyment well above the average
6 - fun way to pass time, but nothing too great
5 - it's ok, not bad but not really good either, watch and forget
4 - I want to like this but there're just too many flaws to ignore
3 - overall bad, but still one or two qualities that keep the interest going
2 - inexcusably bad
1 - if I come across the very bottom an exceptional reward is in order
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STRATEGIST COLLECTION:
Animanga where characters rely more on planning and clever ideas, less on powers (if they have any). Not necessarily military or serious themes, just as long the goals are reached through outwitting opponents.
Code Geass, Legend Of Galactic Heroes - large scale battles
Vinland Saga - revenge, war and politics in the viking era; high realism, a real manga masterpiece
Kaiji, Liar Game - gambling with very high stakes
Death Note - battle of psychology and deception
Fate/Zero, Mirai Nikki - battle royale with supernatural element
Spice & Wolf - witty merchant trying to make a fortune in the middle ages
Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai, Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu, 1/2 Prince - comedy focused, but use plenty of clever tricks and are highly entertaining
We disagree on some things but I love the way you express your opinions and don't give a shit about what the fanboys think. And your arguments against the Type Moon fags in the forums were stellar.
Hands down to your review of Bokura Wa Minna Kawaisou! Although I did laugh in some situations, I definitely agree that romance is nowhere to be found in this series.
I found it difficult to put my finger on just what exactly bothered me about Koe no Katachi, but your review sums it up perfectly. I still love it all the same in spite of its glaring flaws, though I'm a bigger fan of the one-shot. Thank you for helping me to navigate my feelings towards the series.
"Avatar" is a rip-off of anime. It was made to look like an anime. It was planned that way from the beginning, but it's rather poorly-made, cheap copy.
While "Prince of Egypt" wasn't planned to look like an anime. It was planned to be a good cartoon, and that's why it is so anime-like, because majority of anime (or at least ones that are well-known) had creators who aspired for great quality from the beginning.
Furthermore, "Avatar" copies only the visible, easy aspects of anime, i.e. superpowers and crazy face expressions.
While, "Prince of Egypt" has greatness concentrated on well-developed characters, a deep story, and unexpected developments (unless you know Bible, that's like a big spoiler).
I kind of did lol. Inside the review - stale cliches, sugary moe lolis, painfuly slow aimlessness of the so called slice-of-life. Yeah okay, I get that appeals to many even today but that doesn't make it good. It just means it has hit it's target audience and that was the whole intention behind the design. Not "make something and then sell it" BUT "make something that sells". It succeded at getting fame but popularity doesn't equal quality.
You didn't really address what I said, lol. I was saying that many people that like Lucky Star don't recognize the vast majority of the references, but still like the show. So their enjoyment isn't tied into nostalgic feelings of some 80's anime.
@GarLogan78
"there must be something more to the show for people to think it is funny or relatable"
Oh you're so very wrong here sir. Look at what happens in the cinema, "Meet the Spartans" was a commercial success and "Scary Movie" has 4 sequels now. Even though they use exact same despicable formula and critics grind them mercilessly.
Familiarity and nostalgia are a powerful driving force. Otherwise Gintama wouldn't have so many damned episodes and a sequel.
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While "Prince of Egypt" wasn't planned to look like an anime. It was planned to be a good cartoon, and that's why it is so anime-like, because majority of anime (or at least ones that are well-known) had creators who aspired for great quality from the beginning.
Furthermore, "Avatar" copies only the visible, easy aspects of anime, i.e. superpowers and crazy face expressions.
While, "Prince of Egypt" has greatness concentrated on well-developed characters, a deep story, and unexpected developments (unless you know Bible, that's like a big spoiler).
It's the only one worth reading for that manga.
"there must be something more to the show for people to think it is funny or relatable"
Oh you're so very wrong here sir. Look at what happens in the cinema, "Meet the Spartans" was a commercial success and "Scary Movie" has 4 sequels now. Even though they use exact same despicable formula and critics grind them mercilessly.
Familiarity and nostalgia are a powerful driving force. Otherwise Gintama wouldn't have so many damned episodes and a sequel.