Anime & Manga Anime Suggestions.... What do you recommend?

[The Silent Z]

Hello Folks,

It’s been sometime since my last anime that I continued til the end or kept up with to any real worth mentioning extent. However now days I’m a bit out of touch and want to dive back into a series like I once did, I’ve heard about a few current (I think current options?) out there and some newer ones in general. Here’s a few I’ve come to ponder checking out after talking with some folks on here about them and some I got from a YouTuber I started watching that got me curious about it....

Ones I’m considering:
Jo Jo’s Bizarre Adventure
My Hero Academia/BNHA
One Punch Man

Ones I know to some extent & considering checking out further:
One Piece
Bleach
FMA
Zoids (Maybe & for nostalgia’s sake)


Ones I know and finished or still somewhat know what’s going on currently:
Naruto
Yugioh
Pokémon
Dragon Ball Z
Conan the Kid Detective (feel like I’m remembering the name wrong

I could mention others in the second category but names escape me at the moment. Open to suggestions both mainstream and lesser known but quality choices out there, whether it’s Tv or reading the chapters or both. ^^

Thanks!
Toast

 

[Delinquent]

FMA

Which one? The one from 2003 or Brotherhood?

 

[The Silent Z]

Which one? The one from 2003 or Brotherhood?

Probably both. I recall once upon a time a lot of FMA talk around another forum and maybe this one too, so considering seeing what it’s all about, seems like I heard more about brotherhood then anything though.

 

[Oberan]

FMA Brotherhood is much better than the original, imo. If you're going to watch both, watch the original first!

It seems you enjoy Shounen anime! I can recommend a few for you! Synopses come from MyAnimeList

Spoiler: Yu Yu Hakusho

Status: Complete
Episodes: 112
Rating: PG-13​

One fateful day, Yuusuke Urameshi, a 14-year-old delinquent with a dim future, gets a miraculous chance to turn it all around when he throws himself in front of a moving car to save a young boy. His ultimate sacrifice is so out of character that the authorities of the spirit realm are not yet prepared to let him pass on. Koenma, heir to the throne of the spirit realm, offers Yuusuke an opportunity to regain his life through completion of a series of tasks. With the guidance of the death god Botan, he is to thwart evil presences on Earth as a Spirit Detective.

To help him on his venture, Yuusuke enlists ex-rival Kazuma Kuwabara, and two demons, Hiei and Kurama, who have criminal pasts. Together, they train and battle against enemies who would threaten humanity's very existence.

Spoiler: Rurouni Kenshin

Status: Complete
Episodes: 95
Rating: PG-13​

In the final years of the Bakumatsu era lived a legendary assassin known as Hitokiri Battousai. Feared as a merciless killer, he was unmatched throughout the country, but mysteriously disappeared at the peak of the Japanese Revolution. It has been ten peaceful years since then, but the very mention of Battousai still strikes terror into the hearts of war veterans.

Unbeknownst to them, Battousai has abandoned his bloodstained lifestyle in an effort to repent for his sins, now living as Kenshin Himura, a wandering swordsman with a cheerful attitude and a strong will. Vowing never to kill again, Kenshin dedicates himself to protecting the weak. One day, he stumbles across Kaoru Kamiya at her kendo dojo, which is being threatened by an impostor claiming to be Battousai. After receiving help from Kenshin, Kaoru allows him to stay at the dojo, and so the former assassin temporarily ceases his travels.

Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan tells the story of Kenshin as he strives to save those in need of saving. However, as enemies from both past and present begin to emerge, will the reformed killer be able to uphold his new ideals?

Spoiler: InuYasha

Status: Complete
Episodes: 167
Rating: PG-13​

InuYasha follows Kagome Higurashi, a fifteen-year-old girl whose normal life ends when a demon drags her into a cursed well on the grounds of her family's Shinto shrine. Instead of hitting the bottom of the well, Kagome ends up 500 years in the past during Japan's violent Sengoku period with the demon's true target, a wish-granting jewel called the Shikon Jewel, reborn inside of her.

After a battle with a revived demon accidentally causes the sacred jewel to shatter, Kagome enlists the help of a young hybrid dog-demon/human named Inuyasha to help her collect the shards and prevent them from falling into the wrong hands. Joining Kagome and Inuyasha on their quest are the orphan fox-demon Shippo, the intelligent monk Miroku, and the lethal demon slayer Sango. Together, they must set aside their differences and work together to find the power granting shards spread across feudal Japan and deal with the threats that arise.

Spoiler: Cowboy Bebop

Status: Complete
Episodes: 26
Rating: R/17+​

In the year 2071, humanity has colonized several of the planets and moons of the solar system leaving the now uninhabitable surface of planet Earth behind. The Inter Solar System Police attempts to keep peace in the galaxy, aided in part by outlaw bounty hunters, referred to as "Cowboys." The ragtag team aboard the spaceship Bebop are two such individuals.

Mellow and carefree Spike Spiegel is balanced by his boisterous, pragmatic partner Jet Black as the pair makes a living chasing bounties and collecting rewards. Thrown off course by the addition of new members that they meet in their travels—Ein, a genetically engineered, highly intelligent Welsh Corgi; femme fatale Faye Valentine, an enigmatic trickster with memory loss; and the strange computer whiz kid Edward Wong—the crew embarks on thrilling adventures that unravel each member's dark and mysterious past little by little.

Well-balanced with high density action and light-hearted comedy, Cowboy Bebop is a space Western classic and an homage to the smooth and improvised music it is named after.

Spoiler: Soul Eater

Status: Complete
Episodes: 51
Rating: PG-13​

Death City is home to the famous Death Weapon Meister Academy, a technical academy headed by the Shinigami—Lord Death himself. Its mission: to raise "Death Scythes" for the Shinigami to wield against the many evils of their fantastical world. These Death Scythes, however, are not made from physical weapons; rather, they are born from human hybrids who have the ability to transform their bodies into Demon Weapons, and only after they have consumed the souls of 99 evil beings and one witch's soul.

Soul Eater Evans, a Demon Scythe who only seems to care about what's cool, aims to become a Death Scythe with the help of his straight-laced wielder, or meister, Maka Albarn. The contrasting duo work and study alongside the hot headed Black☆Star and his caring weapon Tsubaki, as well as the Shinigami's own son, Death the Kid, an obsessive-compulsive dual wielder of twin pistols Patty and Liz.

Soul Eater follows these students of Shibusen as they take on missions to collect souls and protect the city from the world's threats while working together under the snickering sun to become sounder in mind, body, and soul.

Spoiler: Code Geass

Status: Complete
Episodes: 25
Rating: R/17+​

In the year 2010, the Holy Empire of Britannia is establishing itself as a dominant military nation, starting with the conquest of Japan. Renamed to Area 11 after its swift defeat, Japan has seen significant resistance against these tyrants in an attempt to regain independence.

Lelouch Lamperouge, a Britannian student, unfortunately finds himself caught in a crossfire between the Britannian and the Area 11 rebel armed forces. He is able to escape, however, thanks to the timely appearance of a mysterious girl named C.C., who bestows upon him Geass, the "Power of Kings." Realizing the vast potential of his newfound "power of absolute obedience," Lelouch embarks upon a perilous journey as the masked vigilante known as Zero, leading a merciless onslaught against Britannia in order to get revenge once and for all.

Spoiler: Death Note

Status: Complete
Episodes: 37
Rating: R/17+​

A shinigami, as a god of death, can kill any person—provided they see their victim's face and write their victim's name in a notebook called a Death Note. One day, Ryuk, bored by the shinigami lifestyle and interested in seeing how a human would use a Death Note, drops one into the human realm.

High school student and prodigy Light Yagami stumbles upon the Death Note and—since he deplores the state of the world—tests the deadly notebook by writing a criminal's name in it. When the criminal dies immediately following his experiment with the Death Note, Light is greatly surprised and quickly recognizes how devastating the power that has fallen into his hands could be.

With this divine capability, Light decides to extinguish all criminals in order to build a new world where crime does not exist and people worship him as a god. Police, however, quickly discover that a serial killer is targeting criminals and, consequently, try to apprehend the culprit. To do this, the Japanese investigators count on the assistance of the best detective in the world: a young and eccentric man known only by the name of L.

Spoiler: Gurren Lagann

Status: Complete
Episodes: 27
Rating: PG-13​

Simon and Kamina were born and raised in a deep, underground village, hidden from the fabled surface. Kamina is a free-spirited loose cannon bent on making a name for himself, while Simon is a timid young boy with no real aspirations. One day while excavating the earth, Simon stumbles upon a mysterious object that turns out to be the ignition key to an ancient artifact of war, which the duo dubs Lagann. Using their new weapon, Simon and Kamina fend off a surprise attack from the surface with the help of Yoko Littner, a hot-blooded redhead wielding a massive gun who wanders the world above.

In the aftermath of the battle, the sky is now in plain view, prompting Simon and Kamina to set off on a journey alongside Yoko to explore the wastelands of the surface. Soon, they join the fight against the "Beastmen," humanoid creatures that terrorize the remnants of humanity in powerful robots called "Gunmen." Although they face some challenges and setbacks, the trio bravely fights these new enemies alongside other survivors to reclaim the surface, while slowly unraveling a galaxy-sized mystery.

Spoiler: Fate/Zero

Status: Complete (There are several other anime in this series.)
Episodes: 26
Rating: R/17+​

With the promise of granting any wish, the omnipotent Holy Grail triggered three wars in the past, each too cruel and fierce to leave a victor. In spite of that, the wealthy Einzbern family is confident that the Fourth Holy Grail War will be different; namely, with a vessel of the Holy Grail now in their grasp. Solely for this reason, the much hated "Magus Killer" Kiritsugu Emiya is hired by the Einzberns, with marriage to their only daughter Irisviel as binding contract.

Kiritsugu now stands at the center of a cutthroat game of survival, facing off against six other participants, each armed with an ancient familiar, and fueled by unique desires and ideals. Accompanied by his own familiar, Saber, the notorious mercenary soon finds his greatest opponent in Kirei Kotomine, a priest who seeks salvation from the emptiness within himself in pursuit of Kiritsugu.

Based on the light novel written by Gen Urobuchi, Fate/Zero depicts the events of the Fourth Holy Grail War—10 years prior to Fate/stay night. Witness a battle royale in which no one is guaranteed to survive.

Spoiler: Fairy Tail

Status: Complete
Episodes: 328
Rating: PG-13​

In the mystical land of Fiore, magic exists as an essential part of everyday life. Countless magic guilds lie at the core of all magical activity, and serve as venues for like-minded mages to band together and take on job requests. Among them, Fairy Tail stands out from the rest as a place of strength, spirit, and family.

Lucy Heartfilia is a young mage searching for celestial gate keys, and her dream is to become a full-fledged wizard by joining this famous guild. In her search, she runs into Natsu Dragneel and his partner Happy, who are on a quest to find Natsu's foster father, the dragon Igneel.

Upon being tricked by a man, Lucy falls under an abduction attempt, only to be saved by Natsu. To her shock, he reveals that he is a member of Fairy Tail and invites her to join them. There, Lucy meets the guild's strange members, such as the ice wizard Gray Fullbuster and magic swordswoman Erza Scarlet. Together as a family, they battle the forces of evil, help those in need, and gain new friends, all the while enjoying the never-ending adventure that is Fairy Tail.

Spoiler: Neon Genesis Evangelion

Status: Complete
Episodes: 26
Rating: PG-13​

In the year 2015, the world stands on the brink of destruction. Humanity's last hope lies in the hands of Nerv, a special agency under the United Nations, and their Evangelions, giant machines capable of defeating the Angels who herald Earth's ruin. Gendou Ikari, head of the organization, seeks compatible pilots who can synchronize with the Evangelions and realize their true potential. Aiding in this defensive endeavor are talented personnel Misato Katsuragi, Head of Tactical Operations, and Ritsuko Akagi, Chief Scientist.

Face to face with his father for the first time in years, 14-year-old Shinji Ikari's average life is irreversibly changed when he is whisked away into the depths of Nerv, and into a harrowing new destiny—he must become the pilot of Evangelion Unit-01 with the fate of mankind on his shoulders.

Written by Hideaki Anno, Neon Genesis Evangelion is a heroic tale of a young boy who will become a legend. But as this psychological drama unfolds, ancient secrets beneath the big picture begin to bubble to the surface...

Spoiler: D. Gray-Man / D. Gray-Man Hallow

Status: Complete
Episodes: 103 / 13
Rating: PG-13​

Losing a loved one is so painful that one may sometimes wish to be able to resurrect them—a weakness that the enigmatic Millennium Earl exploits. To make his mechanical weapons known as "Akuma," he uses the souls of the dead that are called back. Once a soul is placed in an Akuma, it is trapped forever, and the only way to save them is to exorcise them from their vessel using the Anti-Akuma weapon, "Innocence."

After spending three years as the disciple of General Cross, Allen Walker is sent to the Black Order—an organization comprised of those willing to fight Akuma and the Millennium Earl—to become an official Exorcist. With an arm as his Innocence and a cursed eye that can see the suffering souls within an Akuma, it's up to Allen and his fellow Exorcists to stop the Millennium Earl's ultimate plot: one that can lead to the destruction of the world.

Spoiler: Hunter X Hunter (1999) / Hunter X Hunter (2011)

Status: Complete / Complete (The second retells the story closer to the manga)
Episodes: 62 / 148
Rating: PG-13 / PG-13​

Hunter x Hunter is set in a world where Hunters exist to perform all manner of dangerous tasks like capturing criminals and bravely searching for lost treasures in uncharted territories. Twelve-year-old Gon Freecss is determined to become the best Hunter possible in hopes of finding his father, who was a Hunter himself and had long ago abandoned his young son. However, Gon soon realizes the path to achieving his goals is far more challenging than he could have ever imagined.

Along the way to becoming an official Hunter, Gon befriends the lively doctor-in-training Leorio, vengeful Kurapika, and rebellious ex-assassin Killua. To attain their own goals and desires, together the four of them take the Hunter Exam, notorious for its low success rate and high probability of death. Throughout their journey, Gon and his friends embark on an adventure that puts them through many hardships and struggles. They will meet a plethora of monsters, creatures, and characters—all while learning what being a Hunter truly means.

Spoiler: Demon Slayer

Status: Ongoing
Episodes: 26
Rating: R/17+​

Ever since the death of his father, the burden of supporting the family has fallen upon Tanjirou Kamado's shoulders. Though living impoverished on a remote mountain, the Kamado family are able to enjoy a relatively peaceful and happy life. One day, Tanjirou decides to go down to the local village to make a little money selling charcoal. On his way back, night falls, forcing Tanjirou to take shelter in the house of a strange man, who warns him of the existence of flesh-eating demons that lurk in the woods at night.

When he finally arrives back home the next day, he is met with a horrifying sight—his whole family has been slaughtered. Worse still, the sole survivor is his sister Nezuko, who has been turned into a bloodthirsty demon. Consumed by rage and hatred, Tanjirou swears to avenge his family and stay by his only remaining sibling. Alongside the mysterious group calling themselves the Demon Slayer Corps, Tanjirou will do whatever it takes to slay the demons and protect the remnants of his beloved sister's humanity.

Spoiler: Attack on Titan

Status: Ongoing
Episodes: 59 + 8 OVAs + 4 Movies
Rating: R/17+​

Centuries ago, mankind was slaughtered to near extinction by monstrous humanoid creatures called titans, forcing humans to hide in fear behind enormous concentric walls. What makes these giants truly terrifying is that their taste for human flesh is not born out of hunger but what appears to be out of pleasure. To ensure their survival, the remnants of humanity began living within defensive barriers, resulting in one hundred years without a single titan encounter. However, that fragile calm is soon shattered when a colossal titan manages to breach the supposedly impregnable outer wall, reigniting the fight for survival against the man-eating abominations.

After witnessing a horrific personal loss at the hands of the invading creatures, Eren Yeager dedicates his life to their eradication by enlisting into the Survey Corps, an elite military unit that combats the merciless humanoids outside the protection of the walls. Based on Hajime Isayama's award-winning manga, Shingeki no Kyojin follows Eren, along with his adopted sister Mikasa Ackerman and his childhood friend Armin Arlert, as they join the brutal war against the titans and race to discover a way of defeating them before the last walls are breached.

Spoiler: Tokyo Ghoul / [I]√A[/I] / :re

Status: Complete / Complete / Complete
Episodes: 12 / 12 / 24
Rating: R/17+ for all​

Tokyo has become a cruel and merciless city—a place where vicious creatures called “ghouls” exist alongside humans. The citizens of this once great metropolis live in constant fear of these bloodthirsty savages and their thirst for human flesh. However, the greatest threat these ghouls pose is their dangerous ability to masquerade as humans and blend in with society.

Based on the best-selling supernatural horror manga by Sui Ishida, Tokyo Ghoul follows Ken Kaneki, a shy, bookish college student, who is instantly drawn to Rize Kamishiro, an avid reader like himself. However, Rize is not exactly who she seems, and this unfortunate meeting pushes Kaneki into the dark depths of the ghouls' inhuman world. In a twist of fate, Kaneki is saved by the enigmatic waitress Touka Kirishima, and thus begins his new, secret life as a half-ghoul/half-human who must find a way to integrate into both societies.

Spoiler: Noragami / Noragami Aragoto

Status: Complete / Complete
Episodes 12 + 2 OVAs / 13 + 2 OVAs
Rating: PG-13 / PG-13​

In times of need, if you look in the right place, you just may see a strange telephone number scrawled in red. If you call this number, you will hear a young man introduce himself as the Yato God.

Yato is a minor deity and a self-proclaimed "Delivery God," who dreams of having millions of worshippers. Without a single shrine dedicated to his name, however, his goals are far from being realized. He spends his days doing odd jobs for five yen apiece, until his weapon partner becomes fed up with her useless master and deserts him.

Just as things seem to be looking grim for the god, his fortune changes when a middle school girl, Hiyori Iki, supposedly saves Yato from a car accident, taking the hit for him. Remarkably, she survives, but the event has caused her soul to become loose and hence able to leave her body. Hiyori demands that Yato return her to normal, but upon learning that he needs a new partner to do so, reluctantly agrees to help him find one. And with Hiyori's help, Yato's luck may finally be turning around.

Spoiler: Black Clover

Status: Ongoing
Episodes: 154
Rating: PG-13​

Asta and Yuno were abandoned at the same church on the same day. Raised together as children, they came to know of the "Wizard King"—a title given to the strongest mage in the kingdom—and promised that they would compete against each other for the position of the next Wizard King. However, as they grew up, the stark difference between them became evident. While Yuno is able to wield magic with amazing power and control, Asta cannot use magic at all and desperately tries to awaken his powers by training physically.

When they reach the age of 15, Yuno is bestowed a spectacular Grimoire with a four-leaf clover, while Asta receives nothing. However, soon after, Yuno is attacked by a person named Lebuty, whose main purpose is to obtain Yuno's Grimoire. Asta tries to fight Lebuty, but he is outmatched. Though without hope and on the brink of defeat, he finds the strength to continue when he hears Yuno's voice. Unleashing his inner emotions in a rage, Asta receives a five-leaf clover Grimoire, a "Black Clover" giving him enough power to defeat Lebuty. A few days later, the two friends head out into the world, both seeking the same goal—to become the Wizard King!

Spoiler: The Seven Deadly Sins

Status: Ongoing (Every Season has a different anime title)
Episodes 76
Rating: PG-13​

In a world similar to the European Middle Ages, the feared yet revered Holy Knights of Britannia use immensely powerful magic to protect the region of Britannia and its kingdoms. However, a small subset of the Knights supposedly betrayed their homeland and turned their blades against their comrades in an attempt to overthrow the ruler of Liones. They were defeated by the Holy Knights, but rumors continued to persist that these legendary knights, called the "Seven Deadly Sins," were still alive. Ten years later, the Holy Knights themselves staged a coup d’état, and thus became the new, tyrannical rulers of the Kingdom of Liones.

Based on the best-selling manga series of the same name, Nanatsu no Taizai follows the adventures of Elizabeth, the third princess of the Kingdom of Liones, and her search for the Seven Deadly Sins. With their help, she endeavors to not only take back her kingdom from the Holy Knights, but to also seek justice in an unjust world.

 

[TPBx]

Oberan pretty much covered most of the bases for shounen series. I'd also recommend Sword Art Online now as well because while years ago it was meme'd to hell and back for being bland, Alicization to me has kind of redeemed the series. And I dont want to spoil anything so I'll leave it at that, so yeah awesome show even through the worst bits of its early days.

Also not on there is Fire Force which is made by the creator of Soul Eater and produced by the same studio as Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. This show is a work of fricking art. The story and characters can be kind of rough at times but damn theres nothing that really beats its animation, style, and sound design (get some good headphones with quality bass and you'll immediately understand). Tbh if Demon Slayer didn't just come out the season before it aired I would've easily called this the best anime of 2019. Like this clip alone is just a sample of the genuine quality of the show.



Theres also the plethora of Isekai (Parallel World) anime to choose from. Though its a kind of a worn out trope theres still some gems like Konosuba, Re:Zero, That Time I Was Reincarnated As A Slime, and Overlord.

And if you really cant find anything and have a Netflix sub. Just go on Netflix's anime section. No seriously. For the most part all the series currently on Netflix are all solid and you can watch them in subs or dubs.

 

[Oberan]

TPBx

Thanks! Fire Force is great, isn't it! I can't believe I forgot it! I tend to overlook the new ones because I'm late to the trends haha!

Overlord is my all time favorite isekai anime! It's very much R rated though so go in knowing that! (I've watched it three times all the way through on Hulu. sigh Still waiting on the newest season.) Another good one is Log Horizon which is FINALLY getting another season after YEARS of waiting!

There are also a plethora of sports-based shounen, which I didn't mention. (Kuroko no Basket, Haikyuu!!, Air Gear, Hajime no Ippo, and one of my personal favorites Aoharu x Kikanjuu.)

 

[The Silent Z]

FMA Brotherhood is much better than the original, imo. If you're going to watch both, watch the original first!

It seems you enjoy Shounen anime! I can recommend a few for you! Synopses come from MyAnimeList

Spoiler: Yu Yu Hakusho

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Status: Complete
Episodes: 112
Rating: PG-13​

One fateful day, Yuusuke Urameshi, a 14-year-old delinquent with a dim future, gets a miraculous chance to turn it all around when he throws himself in front of a moving car to save a young boy. His ultimate sacrifice is so out of character that the authorities of the spirit realm are not yet prepared to let him pass on. Koenma, heir to the throne of the spirit realm, offers Yuusuke an opportunity to regain his life through completion of a series of tasks. With the guidance of the death god Botan, he is to thwart evil presences on Earth as a Spirit Detective.

To help him on his venture, Yuusuke enlists ex-rival Kazuma Kuwabara, and two demons, Hiei and Kurama, who have criminal pasts. Together, they train and battle against enemies who would threaten humanity's very existence.

Spoiler: Rurouni Kenshin

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Status: Complete
Episodes: 95
Rating: PG-13​

In the final years of the Bakumatsu era lived a legendary assassin known as Hitokiri Battousai. Feared as a merciless killer, he was unmatched throughout the country, but mysteriously disappeared at the peak of the Japanese Revolution. It has been ten peaceful years since then, but the very mention of Battousai still strikes terror into the hearts of war veterans.

Unbeknownst to them, Battousai has abandoned his bloodstained lifestyle in an effort to repent for his sins, now living as Kenshin Himura, a wandering swordsman with a cheerful attitude and a strong will. Vowing never to kill again, Kenshin dedicates himself to protecting the weak. One day, he stumbles across Kaoru Kamiya at her kendo dojo, which is being threatened by an impostor claiming to be Battousai. After receiving help from Kenshin, Kaoru allows him to stay at the dojo, and so the former assassin temporarily ceases his travels.

Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan tells the story of Kenshin as he strives to save those in need of saving. However, as enemies from both past and present begin to emerge, will the reformed killer be able to uphold his new ideals?

Spoiler: InuYasha

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Status: Complete
Episodes: 167
Rating: PG-13​

InuYasha follows Kagome Higurashi, a fifteen-year-old girl whose normal life ends when a demon drags her into a cursed well on the grounds of her family's Shinto shrine. Instead of hitting the bottom of the well, Kagome ends up 500 years in the past during Japan's violent Sengoku period with the demon's true target, a wish-granting jewel called the Shikon Jewel, reborn inside of her.

After a battle with a revived demon accidentally causes the sacred jewel to shatter, Kagome enlists the help of a young hybrid dog-demon/human named Inuyasha to help her collect the shards and prevent them from falling into the wrong hands. Joining Kagome and Inuyasha on their quest are the orphan fox-demon Shippo, the intelligent monk Miroku, and the lethal demon slayer Sango. Together, they must set aside their differences and work together to find the power granting shards spread across feudal Japan and deal with the threats that arise.

Spoiler: Cowboy Bebop

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Status: Complete
Episodes: 26
Rating: R/17+​

In the year 2071, humanity has colonized several of the planets and moons of the solar system leaving the now uninhabitable surface of planet Earth behind. The Inter Solar System Police attempts to keep peace in the galaxy, aided in part by outlaw bounty hunters, referred to as "Cowboys." The ragtag team aboard the spaceship Bebop are two such individuals.

Mellow and carefree Spike Spiegel is balanced by his boisterous, pragmatic partner Jet Black as the pair makes a living chasing bounties and collecting rewards. Thrown off course by the addition of new members that they meet in their travels—Ein, a genetically engineered, highly intelligent Welsh Corgi; femme fatale Faye Valentine, an enigmatic trickster with memory loss; and the strange computer whiz kid Edward Wong—the crew embarks on thrilling adventures that unravel each member's dark and mysterious past little by little.

Well-balanced with high density action and light-hearted comedy, Cowboy Bebop is a space Western classic and an homage to the smooth and improvised music it is named after.

Spoiler: Soul Eater

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Status: Complete
Episodes: 51
Rating: PG-13​

Death City is home to the famous Death Weapon Meister Academy, a technical academy headed by the Shinigami—Lord Death himself. Its mission: to raise "Death Scythes" for the Shinigami to wield against the many evils of their fantastical world. These Death Scythes, however, are not made from physical weapons; rather, they are born from human hybrids who have the ability to transform their bodies into Demon Weapons, and only after they have consumed the souls of 99 evil beings and one witch's soul.

Soul Eater Evans, a Demon Scythe who only seems to care about what's cool, aims to become a Death Scythe with the help of his straight-laced wielder, or meister, Maka Albarn. The contrasting duo work and study alongside the hot headed Black☆Star and his caring weapon Tsubaki, as well as the Shinigami's own son, Death the Kid, an obsessive-compulsive dual wielder of twin pistols Patty and Liz.

Soul Eater follows these students of Shibusen as they take on missions to collect souls and protect the city from the world's threats while working together under the snickering sun to become sounder in mind, body, and soul.

Spoiler: Code Geass

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Status: Complete
Episodes: 25
Rating: R/17+​

In the year 2010, the Holy Empire of Britannia is establishing itself as a dominant military nation, starting with the conquest of Japan. Renamed to Area 11 after its swift defeat, Japan has seen significant resistance against these tyrants in an attempt to regain independence.

Lelouch Lamperouge, a Britannian student, unfortunately finds himself caught in a crossfire between the Britannian and the Area 11 rebel armed forces. He is able to escape, however, thanks to the timely appearance of a mysterious girl named C.C., who bestows upon him Geass, the "Power of Kings." Realizing the vast potential of his newfound "power of absolute obedience," Lelouch embarks upon a perilous journey as the masked vigilante known as Zero, leading a merciless onslaught against Britannia in order to get revenge once and for all.

Spoiler: Death Note

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Status: Complete
Episodes: 37
Rating: R/17+​

A shinigami, as a god of death, can kill any person—provided they see their victim's face and write their victim's name in a notebook called a Death Note. One day, Ryuk, bored by the shinigami lifestyle and interested in seeing how a human would use a Death Note, drops one into the human realm.

High school student and prodigy Light Yagami stumbles upon the Death Note and—since he deplores the state of the world—tests the deadly notebook by writing a criminal's name in it. When the criminal dies immediately following his experiment with the Death Note, Light is greatly surprised and quickly recognizes how devastating the power that has fallen into his hands could be.

With this divine capability, Light decides to extinguish all criminals in order to build a new world where crime does not exist and people worship him as a god. Police, however, quickly discover that a serial killer is targeting criminals and, consequently, try to apprehend the culprit. To do this, the Japanese investigators count on the assistance of the best detective in the world: a young and eccentric man known only by the name of L.

Spoiler: Gurren Lagann

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Status: Complete
Episodes: 27
Rating: PG-13​

Simon and Kamina were born and raised in a deep, underground village, hidden from the fabled surface. Kamina is a free-spirited loose cannon bent on making a name for himself, while Simon is a timid young boy with no real aspirations. One day while excavating the earth, Simon stumbles upon a mysterious object that turns out to be the ignition key to an ancient artifact of war, which the duo dubs Lagann. Using their new weapon, Simon and Kamina fend off a surprise attack from the surface with the help of Yoko Littner, a hot-blooded redhead wielding a massive gun who wanders the world above.

In the aftermath of the battle, the sky is now in plain view, prompting Simon and Kamina to set off on a journey alongside Yoko to explore the wastelands of the surface. Soon, they join the fight against the "Beastmen," humanoid creatures that terrorize the remnants of humanity in powerful robots called "Gunmen." Although they face some challenges and setbacks, the trio bravely fights these new enemies alongside other survivors to reclaim the surface, while slowly unraveling a galaxy-sized mystery.

Spoiler: Fate/Zero

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Status: Complete (There are several other anime in this series.)
Episodes: 26
Rating: R/17+​

With the promise of granting any wish, the omnipotent Holy Grail triggered three wars in the past, each too cruel and fierce to leave a victor. In spite of that, the wealthy Einzbern family is confident that the Fourth Holy Grail War will be different; namely, with a vessel of the Holy Grail now in their grasp. Solely for this reason, the much hated "Magus Killer" Kiritsugu Emiya is hired by the Einzberns, with marriage to their only daughter Irisviel as binding contract.

Kiritsugu now stands at the center of a cutthroat game of survival, facing off against six other participants, each armed with an ancient familiar, and fueled by unique desires and ideals. Accompanied by his own familiar, Saber, the notorious mercenary soon finds his greatest opponent in Kirei Kotomine, a priest who seeks salvation from the emptiness within himself in pursuit of Kiritsugu.

Based on the light novel written by Gen Urobuchi, Fate/Zero depicts the events of the Fourth Holy Grail War—10 years prior to Fate/stay night. Witness a battle royale in which no one is guaranteed to survive.

Spoiler: Fairy Tail

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Status: Complete
Episodes: 328
Rating: PG-13​

In the mystical land of Fiore, magic exists as an essential part of everyday life. Countless magic guilds lie at the core of all magical activity, and serve as venues for like-minded mages to band together and take on job requests. Among them, Fairy Tail stands out from the rest as a place of strength, spirit, and family.

Lucy Heartfilia is a young mage searching for celestial gate keys, and her dream is to become a full-fledged wizard by joining this famous guild. In her search, she runs into Natsu Dragneel and his partner Happy, who are on a quest to find Natsu's foster father, the dragon Igneel.

Upon being tricked by a man, Lucy falls under an abduction attempt, only to be saved by Natsu. To her shock, he reveals that he is a member of Fairy Tail and invites her to join them. There, Lucy meets the guild's strange members, such as the ice wizard Gray Fullbuster and magic swordswoman Erza Scarlet. Together as a family, they battle the forces of evil, help those in need, and gain new friends, all the while enjoying the never-ending adventure that is Fairy Tail.

Spoiler: Neon Genesis Evangelion

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Status: Complete
Episodes: 26
Rating: PG-13​

In the year 2015, the world stands on the brink of destruction. Humanity's last hope lies in the hands of Nerv, a special agency under the United Nations, and their Evangelions, giant machines capable of defeating the Angels who herald Earth's ruin. Gendou Ikari, head of the organization, seeks compatible pilots who can synchronize with the Evangelions and realize their true potential. Aiding in this defensive endeavor are talented personnel Misato Katsuragi, Head of Tactical Operations, and Ritsuko Akagi, Chief Scientist.

Face to face with his father for the first time in years, 14-year-old Shinji Ikari's average life is irreversibly changed when he is whisked away into the depths of Nerv, and into a harrowing new destiny—he must become the pilot of Evangelion Unit-01 with the fate of mankind on his shoulders.

Written by Hideaki Anno, Neon Genesis Evangelion is a heroic tale of a young boy who will become a legend. But as this psychological drama unfolds, ancient secrets beneath the big picture begin to bubble to the surface...

Spoiler: D. Gray-Man / D. Gray-Man Hallow

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Status: Complete
Episodes: 103 / 13
Rating: PG-13​

Losing a loved one is so painful that one may sometimes wish to be able to resurrect them—a weakness that the enigmatic Millennium Earl exploits. To make his mechanical weapons known as "Akuma," he uses the souls of the dead that are called back. Once a soul is placed in an Akuma, it is trapped forever, and the only way to save them is to exorcise them from their vessel using the Anti-Akuma weapon, "Innocence."

After spending three years as the disciple of General Cross, Allen Walker is sent to the Black Order—an organization comprised of those willing to fight Akuma and the Millennium Earl—to become an official Exorcist. With an arm as his Innocence and a cursed eye that can see the suffering souls within an Akuma, it's up to Allen and his fellow Exorcists to stop the Millennium Earl's ultimate plot: one that can lead to the destruction of the world.

Spoiler: Hunter X Hunter (1999) / Hunter X Hunter (2011)

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Status: Complete / Complete (The second retells the story closer to the manga)
Episodes: 62 / 148
Rating: PG-13 / PG-13​

Hunter x Hunter is set in a world where Hunters exist to perform all manner of dangerous tasks like capturing criminals and bravely searching for lost treasures in uncharted territories. Twelve-year-old Gon Freecss is determined to become the best Hunter possible in hopes of finding his father, who was a Hunter himself and had long ago abandoned his young son. However, Gon soon realizes the path to achieving his goals is far more challenging than he could have ever imagined.

Along the way to becoming an official Hunter, Gon befriends the lively doctor-in-training Leorio, vengeful Kurapika, and rebellious ex-assassin Killua. To attain their own goals and desires, together the four of them take the Hunter Exam, notorious for its low success rate and high probability of death. Throughout their journey, Gon and his friends embark on an adventure that puts them through many hardships and struggles. They will meet a plethora of monsters, creatures, and characters—all while learning what being a Hunter truly means.

Spoiler: Demon Slayer

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Status: Ongoing
Episodes: 26
Rating: R/17+​

Ever since the death of his father, the burden of supporting the family has fallen upon Tanjirou Kamado's shoulders. Though living impoverished on a remote mountain, the Kamado family are able to enjoy a relatively peaceful and happy life. One day, Tanjirou decides to go down to the local village to make a little money selling charcoal. On his way back, night falls, forcing Tanjirou to take shelter in the house of a strange man, who warns him of the existence of flesh-eating demons that lurk in the woods at night.

When he finally arrives back home the next day, he is met with a horrifying sight—his whole family has been slaughtered. Worse still, the sole survivor is his sister Nezuko, who has been turned into a bloodthirsty demon. Consumed by rage and hatred, Tanjirou swears to avenge his family and stay by his only remaining sibling. Alongside the mysterious group calling themselves the Demon Slayer Corps, Tanjirou will do whatever it takes to slay the demons and protect the remnants of his beloved sister's humanity.

Spoiler: Attack on Titan

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Status: Ongoing
Episodes: 59 + 8 OVAs + 4 Movies
Rating: R/17+​

Centuries ago, mankind was slaughtered to near extinction by monstrous humanoid creatures called titans, forcing humans to hide in fear behind enormous concentric walls. What makes these giants truly terrifying is that their taste for human flesh is not born out of hunger but what appears to be out of pleasure. To ensure their survival, the remnants of humanity began living within defensive barriers, resulting in one hundred years without a single titan encounter. However, that fragile calm is soon shattered when a colossal titan manages to breach the supposedly impregnable outer wall, reigniting the fight for survival against the man-eating abominations.

After witnessing a horrific personal loss at the hands of the invading creatures, Eren Yeager dedicates his life to their eradication by enlisting into the Survey Corps, an elite military unit that combats the merciless humanoids outside the protection of the walls. Based on Hajime Isayama's award-winning manga, Shingeki no Kyojin follows Eren, along with his adopted sister Mikasa Ackerman and his childhood friend Armin Arlert, as they join the brutal war against the titans and race to discover a way of defeating them before the last walls are breached.

Spoiler: Tokyo Ghoul / [I]√A[/I] / :re

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Status: Complete / Complete / Complete
Episodes: 12 / 12 / 24
Rating: R/17+ for all​

Tokyo has become a cruel and merciless city—a place where vicious creatures called “ghouls” exist alongside humans. The citizens of this once great metropolis live in constant fear of these bloodthirsty savages and their thirst for human flesh. However, the greatest threat these ghouls pose is their dangerous ability to masquerade as humans and blend in with society.

Based on the best-selling supernatural horror manga by Sui Ishida, Tokyo Ghoul follows Ken Kaneki, a shy, bookish college student, who is instantly drawn to Rize Kamishiro, an avid reader like himself. However, Rize is not exactly who she seems, and this unfortunate meeting pushes Kaneki into the dark depths of the ghouls' inhuman world. In a twist of fate, Kaneki is saved by the enigmatic waitress Touka Kirishima, and thus begins his new, secret life as a half-ghoul/half-human who must find a way to integrate into both societies.

Spoiler: Noragami / Noragami Aragoto

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Status: Complete / Complete
Episodes 12 + 2 OVAs / 13 + 2 OVAs
Rating: PG-13 / PG-13​

In times of need, if you look in the right place, you just may see a strange telephone number scrawled in red. If you call this number, you will hear a young man introduce himself as the Yato God.

Yato is a minor deity and a self-proclaimed "Delivery God," who dreams of having millions of worshippers. Without a single shrine dedicated to his name, however, his goals are far from being realized. He spends his days doing odd jobs for five yen apiece, until his weapon partner becomes fed up with her useless master and deserts him.

Just as things seem to be looking grim for the god, his fortune changes when a middle school girl, Hiyori Iki, supposedly saves Yato from a car accident, taking the hit for him. Remarkably, she survives, but the event has caused her soul to become loose and hence able to leave her body. Hiyori demands that Yato return her to normal, but upon learning that he needs a new partner to do so, reluctantly agrees to help him find one. And with Hiyori's help, Yato's luck may finally be turning around.

Spoiler: Black Clover

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Status: Ongoing
Episodes: 154
Rating: PG-13​

Asta and Yuno were abandoned at the same church on the same day. Raised together as children, they came to know of the "Wizard King"—a title given to the strongest mage in the kingdom—and promised that they would compete against each other for the position of the next Wizard King. However, as they grew up, the stark difference between them became evident. While Yuno is able to wield magic with amazing power and control, Asta cannot use magic at all and desperately tries to awaken his powers by training physically.

When they reach the age of 15, Yuno is bestowed a spectacular Grimoire with a four-leaf clover, while Asta receives nothing. However, soon after, Yuno is attacked by a person named Lebuty, whose main purpose is to obtain Yuno's Grimoire. Asta tries to fight Lebuty, but he is outmatched. Though without hope and on the brink of defeat, he finds the strength to continue when he hears Yuno's voice. Unleashing his inner emotions in a rage, Asta receives a five-leaf clover Grimoire, a "Black Clover" giving him enough power to defeat Lebuty. A few days later, the two friends head out into the world, both seeking the same goal—to become the Wizard King!

Spoiler: The Seven Deadly Sins

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Status: Ongoing (Every Season has a different anime title)
Episodes 76
Rating: PG-13​

In a world similar to the European Middle Ages, the feared yet revered Holy Knights of Britannia use immensely powerful magic to protect the region of Britannia and its kingdoms. However, a small subset of the Knights supposedly betrayed their homeland and turned their blades against their comrades in an attempt to overthrow the ruler of Liones. They were defeated by the Holy Knights, but rumors continued to persist that these legendary knights, called the "Seven Deadly Sins," were still alive. Ten years later, the Holy Knights themselves staged a coup d’état, and thus became the new, tyrannical rulers of the Kingdom of Liones.

Based on the best-selling manga series of the same name, Nanatsu no Taizai follows the adventures of Elizabeth, the third princess of the Kingdom of Liones, and her search for the Seven Deadly Sins. With their help, she endeavors to not only take back her kingdom from the Holy Knights, but to also seek justice in an unjust world.

Much appreciated! A lot of familiar names here that I forgot about, but definitely recall seeing them before (Like brief mentions or clips or appearing on the old TV guide on cable) It will take some time but I’ll check those suggestions more over time.

Just started Jo Jo’s Bizarre adventure yesterday

Oberan pretty much covered most of the bases for shounen series. I'd also recommend Sword Art Online now as well because while years ago it was meme'd to hell and back for being bland, Alicization to me has kind of redeemed the series. And I dont want to spoil anything so I'll leave it at that, so yeah awesome show even through the worst bits of its early days.

Also not on there is Fire Force which is made by the creator of Soul Eater and produced by the same studio as Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. This show is a work of fricking art. The story and characters can be kind of rough at times but damn theres nothing that really beats its animation, style, and sound design (get some good headphones with quality bass and you'll immediately understand). Tbh if Demon Slayer didn't just come out the season before it aired I would've easily called this the best anime of 2019. Like this clip alone is just a sample of the genuine quality of the show.



Theres also the plethora of Isekai (Parallel World) anime to choose from. Though its a kind of a worn out trope theres still some gems like Konosuba, Re:Zero, That Time I Was Reincarnated As A Slime, and Overlord.

And if you really cant find anything and have a Netflix sub. Just go on Netflix's anime section. No seriously. For the most part all the series currently on Netflix are all solid and you can watch them in subs or dubs.

Much appreciated here as well! But another nice list of suggestions and it is appreciated. Been out of the anime watching/reading scene for the most part and it’s been awhile so having all these options and a lot of names I didn’t know about is awesome.

I do have Netflix along with Hulu, so between the two hopefully I can get a good amount of options to watch in full or least in order for what they do have.

 

[Crayons]

I absolutely agree regarding FMA. Watch Brotherhood. It follows the story of the original manga closely and is REALLY GOOD. The dubbing is also really well acted.
The 2003 one was shite. (Tonally wrong, deviated from the author's original story.) Also it is not "the original" and sorry but calling it that drives me batshit. The original was the manga. You could call 2003 the first anime, but it isn't the origin of the story, therefore not the original. /rant

I'm not sure I want to recommend the Bleach anime, because I didn't like it, but I'm a big fan of the Bleach manga, so if you only want to watch anime rather than read, it is worth checking out. Please don't watch the dub though.

Your Name and A Silent Voice are really great anime movies on Netflix. They are quite slice-of-lifey, especially Silent Voice. Your Name has some minor fantasy elements in it.

Also I'm going to recommend Boruto again. Strangely better than you would think.

 

[Hyde]

I'll always recommend Darling in The FranXX and it's one of the only "recent" animes that I've watched. The synposis is a little confusing to explain, but the general idea is that children are separated from adults in a dystopian society where they are essentially indoctrinated into acting as pilots for mechas that fight an unknown species of monsters known as Klaxosaurs. If you're more into slice of life, however, then I definitely recommend checking out Honey & Clover or Anohana instead.

 

[The Silent Z]

I absolutely agree regarding FMA. Watch Brotherhood. It follows the story of the original manga closely and is REALLY GOOD. The dubbing is also really well acted.
The 2003 one was shite. (Tonally wrong, deviated from the author's original story.) Also it is not "the original" and sorry but calling it that drives me batshit. The original was the manga. You could call 2003 the first anime, but it isn't the origin of the story, therefore not the original. /rant

I'm not sure I want to recommend the Bleach anime, because I didn't like it, but I'm a big fan of the Bleach manga, so if you only want to watch anime rather than read, it is worth checking out. Please don't watch the dub though.

Your Name and A Silent Voice are really great anime movies on Netflix. They are quite slice-of-lifey, especially Silent Voice. Your Name has some minor fantasy elements in it.

Also I'm going to recommend Boruto again. Strangely better than you would think.

Learning more about FMA then I ever thought without having read or watched it yet. Haha. between all I’ve seen from folks in here.

I say Anime but I’ll accept Manga as well, I just figured Anime would be acceptable for the intentions of the thread. I recall feeling similar about another series years ago though, the manga just seemed better then the anime for that particular series.

But much appreciated on the suggestions! Nice to get pointed in worth while directions.

Haha I will! Slowly getting into checking out more then clips of Boruto! I just wish Anko and a few other characters would have been given more then I am seeing so far. But that’s a common fan issue with any series

3 episodes in and am really liking Jo Jo’s Bizarre Adventure! Looking forward to all these other options out there being brought to my attention.

I'll always recommend Darling in The FranXX and it's one of the only "recent" animes that I've watched. The synposis is a little confusing to explain, but the general idea is that children are separated from adults in a dystopian society where they are essentially indoctrinated into acting as pilots for mechas that fight an unknown species of monsters known as Klaxosaurs. If you're more into slice of life, however, then I definitely recommend checking out Honey & Clover or Anohana instead.

Oh? Curious. Appreciate the suggestions!


Edit: Just remembered a old anime I used to watch and play the game. But anyone recall ‘Duel Masters’ ? There’s another coming to mind but the name is kinda fuzzy at the moment.

 

[Crayons]

Haha I will! Slowly getting into checking out more then clips of Boruto! I just wish Anko and a few other characters would have been given more then I am seeing so far. But that’s a common fan issue with any series

I wonder if there's any good Anko fanfic?

I feel like with Bleach, the anime takes ages and ages to get through fights whereas with the manga you can read them as fast or slow as you like. Also, I think the art is WAY better in the manga. Some of Kubo's best work is in his sound effects and page compositions, and you don't get those in an anime. But that's the comics nerd in me talking. XD

 

[The Silent Z]

I wonder if there's any good Anko fanfic?

I feel like with Bleach, the anime takes ages and ages to get through fights whereas with the manga you can read them as fast or slow as you like. Also, I think the art is WAY better in the manga. Some of Kubo's best work is in his sound effects and page compositions, and you don't get those in an anime. But that's the comics nerd in me talking. XD

I don’t know, can’t say I’ve looked myself, fanfics of any fandom can be a dangerous road with some things you can’t unsee.

I’ll keep this in mind! FMA and Bleach were amongst the most common and popular of mention besides Naruto and One piece on the last forum I was on and where most of my rp and forum exp derives. So always remained curious about them.

 

[SMT-Nocturne]

Gregory Horror Show is very unique and underrated. So is Zatch bell! (or Gash bell)

 

[The Silent Z]

Gregory Horror Show is very unique and underrated. So is Zatch bell! (or Gash bell)

Appreciate the recommendation! I completely forgot about that one, But I actually have seen a fair bit of Zatch Bell, way back when it was more of a main stay on Cartoon Network as a kid.

 

[SMT-Nocturne]

Appreciate the recommendation! I completely forgot about that one, But I actually have seen a fair bit of Zatch Bell, way back when it was more of a main stay on Cartoon Network as a kid.

OMG, You remember that show on Cartoon Network!? Man, in the anime community it's like that show never existed.

 

[The Silent Z]

OMG, You remember that show on Cartoon Network!? Man, in the anime community it's like that show never existed.

I can’t believe I completely forgot about it. But yeah, I definitely recall it on CN! Used to watch as often as I could, it was a good show but memory has me thinking the schedule of when it was on was inconsistent but still watched quite a bit. Byakugan I think is the name of another one I watched quite a bit and played the game? Trouble is another series had a similar name so might be off on the name a little. Zatch Bell, Duel masters and a few lesser talked about shows that were pretty good but short lived on CN it seems like.

Edit: googled it, name and memory recall was bothering me. Bakugan: Battle Brawler's

 

[SMT-Nocturne]

I can’t believe I completely forgot about it. But yeah, I definitely recall it on CN! Used to watch as often as I could, it was a good show but memory has me thinking the schedule of when it was on was inconsistent but still watched quite a bit. Byakugan I think is the name of another one I watched quite a bit and played the game? Trouble is another series had a similar name so might be off on the name a little. Zatch Bell, Duel masters and a few lesser talked about shows that were pretty good but short lived on CN it seems like.

I personally don't recall how the schedule was for Zatch bell. I was really young when I saw it. Hell, I believe I HATED it because it made me cry(It was one of those emotional moments) I just remember the commercials. I've watched most of it online, I loved it as a preteen. Hell, I've read the manga!

Okay, here's another thing I can recommend to you. The creator Zatch bell made another series called Doubutsu no Kuni(Animal Land). It's a real hidden gem manga. I love it so much and the poor series doesn't have a fandom. I find it even better then Zatch bell. You should give a try, it's somewhat short. So far, the people who I've shared it with enjoyed it. Hook me up if you do get into it. I have no friends who likes this manga! XD

I sadly, Have not seen Byakugan....so I can't really comment on it. )=

 

[The Silent Z]

I personally don't recall how the schedule was for Zatch bell. I was really young when I saw it. Hell, I believe I HATED it because it made me cry(It was one of those emotional moments) I just remember the commercials. I've watched most of it online, I loved it as a preteen. Hell, I've read the manga!

Okay, here's another thing I can recommend to you. The creator Zatch bell made another series called Doubutsu no Kuni(Animal Land). It's a real hidden gem manga. I love it so much and the poor series doesn't have a fandom. I find it even better then Zatch bell. You should give a try, it's somewhat short. So far, the people who I've shared it with enjoyed it. Hook me up if you do get into it. I have no friends who likes this manga! XD

I sadly, Have not seen Byakugan....so I can't really comment on it. )=

That makes sense. I was in fourth grade I believe when Zatch Bell was playing on CN, I could be off on the schedule issues, but seems like a lot of rotation in general took place for the daytime anime watching back then. Looking back that series was pretty unique in addition to other positives it had going for it.

Oh? Never heard of this series but appreciate the suggestion all the same! A familiar source for a series then of Zatch Bells creator made that one. But will do! Haha

Had the name wrong, spelled it like the dojutsu from Naruto. It’s actually, Bakugan: Battle Brawlers, a series that kinda reminds me of Pokémon meets beyblade. It wasn’t bad from what I recall of it and the game on PlayStation was pretty good definitely surpassed my expectations for it.

 

[SMT-Nocturne]

That makes sense. I was in fourth grade I believe when Zatch Bell was playing on CN, I could be off on the schedule issues, but seems like a lot of rotation in general took place for the daytime anime watching back then. Looking back that series was pretty unique in addition to other positives it had going for it.

Oh? Never heard of this series but appreciate the suggestion all the same! A familiar source for a series then of Zatch Bells creator made that one. But will do! Haha

Had the name wrong, spelled it like the dojutsu from Naruto. It’s actually, Bakugan: Battle Brawlers, a series that kinda reminds me of Pokémon meets beyblade. It wasn’t bad from what I recall of it and the game on PlayStation was pretty good definitely surpassed my expectations for it.

Yup! There's no anime of animal land and Zatch bell wasn't popular so...Animal land had very little luck to become big.

Bakugan: Battle Brawlers? I've never heard of it. I've never got into Bakugan. I was mostly into pokemon, Digimon tamers(oh boy how much I love tamers) and....that's it! I think those are the only animes I got into as a kid. Everything else is when I was a Teenager and now!

My taste in anime now is mostly horror or fantasy. I Also watch a lot of hidden gems so..I know shows that are really good but no one else knows! It's a blessing and a curse.

 

[The Silent Z]

Yup! There's no anime of animal land and Zatch bell wasn't popular so...Animal land had very little luck to become big.

Bakugan: Battle Brawlers? I've never heard of it. I've never got into Bakugan. I was mostly into pokemon, Digimon tamers(oh boy how much I love tamers) and....that's it! I think those are the only animes I got into as a kid. Everything else is when I was a Teenager and now!

My taste in anime now is mostly horror or fantasy. I Also watch a lot of hidden gems so..I know shows that are really good but no one else knows! It's a blessing and a curse.

Yeah that’s the name now that I googled and corrected myself. But makes sense, I recall it being a short lived anime way back when. I recall Digimon though, don’t think I ever really got into it but liked some characters as a kid.

Nice! I’ve never been into Horror myself, but I know a lot of people who are so combining The two makes sense. Fantasy is one of the main genres for me whether it’s anime or outside of anime/manga.

 

[SMT-Nocturne]

Yeah that’s the name now that I googled and corrected myself. But makes sense, I recall it being a short lived anime way back when. I recall Digimon though, don’t think I ever really got into it but liked some characters as a kid.

Nice! I’ve never been into Horror myself, but I know a lot of people who are so combining The two makes sense. Fantasy is one of the main genres for me whether it’s anime or outside of anime/manga.

Welp, I can recommend fantasy anime then! There's an anime which I called the 'female version of Zatch Bell.' It called Rozen Maiden. It has a very close plot compare to zatch bell. Except rozen Maiden it's a smaller series and a little bit better writing wise? I know for sure it's more popular then zatch.

 

[The Silent Z]

Welp, I can recommend fantasy anime then! There's an anime which I called the 'female version of Zatch Bell.' It called Rozen Maiden. It has a very close plot compare to zatch bell. Except rozen Maiden it's a smaller series and a little bit better writing wise? I know for sure it's more popular then zatch.

Thanks! It’s appreciated.

Currently finishing up episode 8 of JJBA.

 

[Malphaestus]

Legend of Galactic Heroes.

 

[Malphaestus]

3-gatsu no lion.