What's an anime everyone should see at least once{No Naruto,Bleach,Death Note or DBZ}

[Diocletian]

I say that they should watch these:{In no order}

5.Akira
4.Totoro/Doraemon
3.Great Teacher Onizuka
2.Rurouni Kenshin
1.Speed Grapher

[Chocobo]

AAAH!

You have it ^_^;;;

Rurouni Kenshin. Definately. o_o;; Actually, you should first see Samurai X - Trust & Betrayal. Go watch all the episodes of Rurouni Kenshin. Then Watch Samura-X Reflections. Such a sad series.. ;__;

Anyway, my top five to have as "much watch"

1. {Movie..ish}Samurai-X/{series}Rurouni Kenshin
2. {series}Trigun
3. {series and movie}Fullmetal Alchemist
4. {Movie} Mononoke Hime
5. {series}Witch Hunter Robin

[SSDynamite]

In my opinion... Dragonball! Maybe not the whole series (it takes a while) but it's definatly worth the watch for any anime fan. Also I think popular ones such as Inu Yasha and Naruto would be a good choice seeing as a lot of people enjoy watching them and it's a way people can start talking to each other etc.

[Amray The II]

Spirited Away,
Rurouni Kenshin,
Full Metal Alchemist,
Princess Mononoke,
Cowboy Bebop.

[hirokiaibalovex3]

Spirited Away
Inuyasha
Ouran High School Host Club
Vampire Knight
Howl's Moving Castle

[Ashminigun]

If you want a sci-fi with close related to actual facts, salaryman-mentality with question about hope and dreams also struggle between love and life drama, you must, at least have go with Planetes (Fact: sound doesn't travel in vacuum space)

[_Freddie_]

1. FLCL

2. Code Geass

3. Yu yu hakusho.

[Amray The II]

I think that Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu is getting in the list of "Must See Anime". Mainly because of its popularity. I just think that anime fans should simply watch it to see what their own views on it are as it is well-known and talked about loads.

Lucky Star is another. Their are so many references from other anime and games in that anime for people to enjoy. I think that anime is suited for any hardcore Otaku.

[Eikoseisui]

Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni
Paranoia Agent
Jungle wa Itusmo Hale Nochi Guu
Outlaw Star
Cowboy Bebop
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei

[Akihiko Yamamoto Hozagaki]

I usually have a long list, but most people have already mentioned the titles.

Whether or not someone has mentioned, everyone has to see Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. I keep mentioning this show, but that's because it's the most brilliant anime I've seen in a long time. It can appeal to all ages, all types of fans, and all genders. It's an all-around incredible show with superb art. The comedy is truly comedic, and the characters feel real and new. This show is a must-see for anyone who calls themselves an anime fan.

[Souhi]

I usually have a long list, but most people have already mentioned the titles.

Whether or not someone has mentioned, everyone has to see Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. I keep mentioning this show, but that's because it's the most brilliant anime I've seen in a long time. It can appeal to all ages, all types of fans, and all genders. It's an all-around incredible show with superb art. The comedy is truly comedic, and the characters feel real and new. This show is a must-see for anyone who calls themselves an anime fan.

I'll be a 2nd opinion in this. You don't understand the meaning of epic until you've laid eyes on this series. Watch it.

[Doom85]

Cowboy Bebop
Fullmetal Alchemist
Neon Genesis Evangelion
FLCL
Samurai Champloo
Eureka Seven
One Piece
Noein: To Your Other Self
Fantastic Children
Outlaw Star

[naotavespaboy]

No one's mentioned Princess Mononoke yet. Excellent film and in my opinion the underrated gem of studio Gibli. Others would have to be FLCL already mentioned by several people, Black Lagoon, Trigun, Full Metal Panic and the highly underrated Rune Soldier.

[Ashminigun]

Well, thank you naotavespaboy for mentioning Black Lagoon. One of those mature theme anime that I really love to watch. It depicts exploits of a moltey crew of modern ('90s) day pirates/smuggler set in the South China Sea. In this anime, everyone is not the right-side of the law and you got all kind of criminals/bandits in store; let it be the Russian Mob, terrorist, corrupted cops, EGL assassin or cross-dressing psychopathic killer twins. If you like gun-blazing action, bad-mouth strong woman and more profanity you must watch this.

Welcome to the N.H.K. it also a must if you want mature dark comedy and otaku-driven satire

[Ruby_MoonT]

any Miyazaki/Ghibli film (Totoro, Spirited Away, Howl, Laputa, etc.)
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Cowboy Bebop
Sailor Moon
Rurouni Kenshin
Inuyasha
Fullmetal Alchemist
Prince of Tennis
FLCL
FF7: Advent Children
Suzumiya Haruhi (just so they'll understand the whole Hare Hare Yukai dance thing that everyone is doing...)
Lucky Star (just so they'll understand the Motekke Sailor-fuku dance thing...)
Gurren Lagann

...I think those will cover the most of the major phenomenons in the recent anime history (^^)

[Sword]

Any head-frying anime like Neon Genesis Evangelion and Ghost in the shell (All of it!).

[Mayonnaise-Senpai]

Vampire Princess Miyu
Great Teacher Onizuka
Air Gear
Ikki Tousen
Bakugan
Visions of Escaflowne

[Yuki Atsuma]

FLCL
Vampire knight
Air t.v
Kanon
Rurouni Kenshin
Full metal alchemist
Elfen Lied

[Memento Mori]

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann[If anyone says anything, I'll shoot you. <_<]

COWBOY BEBOP

[Sword]

I'll be a 2nd opinion in this. You don't understand the meaning of epic until you've laid eyes on this series. Watch it.

I took this advice on board yesterday and went and watched the first 2 eps on youtube and I wasn't disappointed. I want to thank everyone who said this is a must see because quite frankly IT IS.

P.S. I'm talking about Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann

[ria1]

I'm gonna say Speed Racer. And why not? This is the first Japanese Anime series to successfully cross over to American audiences.

[survivor]

FMA and Spirited Away.

Just showing anime isn't some random childish crap that weird people watch.

[sataned]

I SAY! Naruto,Bleach,Death Note,and DBZ WOOT!jk lol
for sure Dbz though...
well yeah
1. Cowboy Bebop
2. Samurai champloo
3. afro samurai
4. Fooly cooly!
5. NGE
6. FMA
7. Shin chan(although i wouldnt call it anime)
8. one piece season 1(goodshtuff)
9. Animatrix (movie)
10. POKEMON!
11. YUUUUUGIIIIIIIOOOOOOOOH!
12. Digimon (1st series)
13. Dead leaves
15. Amazing Nuts!
16. Elfen Lied

[jplaya828]

since by the looks of it noone is going to mention it il say it
Gundam Wing

[SGI]

Well it seems that a lot of people here are mentioning anime that they like. But one anime that everyone should see is Otaku no Video.

This anime, before Genkishen is both a parody and tribute to anime fans. It allows you to look at yourself and see our fandom for what it is. And to both love and hate that truth.