Asking for serious anime...

[devil rider]

There all so good can't decide

[warpster69]

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[Bibi of the Blue Sea]

Blue Submarine no6

AT LAST!!!! Someone who knows about it!!!! I hail you my friend. Blue submarine No. 6 is good and serious. Sad story, human nature, mankind's struggle, and war. One excellent anime. Great graphics and the art is wonderful.

I just love Blue 6. My favorite character is Mutio (as you can see from my sig).


Thank you Monika. You just made my day.

[EchoAlchemist]

ah I know exactly what you need,

it starts with 'Bo' and ends with 'bo'.

And some 'bo' inbetween, yes? no. That is just sick and wrong....... I couldn't finish the first episode.
I've seen hellsing up there and I agree. On the list too is Paronoia Agent, shortlived though it is, Trigun((like FMA, in the begining it's heavy on the expressions, but lightens up as the story deepens if you can make it through the first ones)), Gungrave, and Gantz((seriously twisted))

[PleilA]

There's this one thing I dislike in anime, and it's the "forced", graphical humour. You know, those weird faces, tears flowing like rivers, etc. And I'd like you to recommend me some anime without (or with as little as possible of) those effects.

I've watched NGE, Kenshin, Ninja Scroll (movie) and Hellsing (plus the first OVA, still looking for the rest, though), and at the moment under surveillance is Berserk. So those are some I don't actually want to hear much about. But Kenshin and Hellsing OVAs have actually quite close to the maximum amoun of those effects I can stand.

So. Any good recommendations?

those "effects" is one of the things that makes anime different from other cartoons, its one of the things that makes anime , anime. i love them

[Zantetsuken]

I suggest watching:
Vampire Hunter D
Iria: Zeram the Animation
Kashan Robot Hunter
Eight Man After
Robot Carnival
Gun Smith Cats
Basically any anime that's not on Toonami, Adult Swim, or Fox kids.

[Princely Dreaming Doll]

those "effects" is one of the things that makes anime different from other cartoons, its one of the things that makes anime , anime. i love them

I agree.
Pleila.
Its what makes anime, anime

[Aisu Hinate]

I agree.
Pleila.
Its what makes anime, anime

Yeah, I agree also.

[akiko_kalla]

Although I do know what you mean, I always classify anime by the type of artwork and normally a longer and more in depth storyline. I agree, the sweatdrop and such don't normally appear in other cartoons, but facial expressions and such used for humor are frequent in many cartoons. I guess I just always see the difference as being how the cartoons are drawn more than anything else; anime is anime and cartoons are cartoons. But maybe it is just the ones I have seen.

[Chaux]

lol, there isnt much "serious" animes that i know, but if you want some, try the films by hayao miyazaki etc,
its kinda more of a movie than anime, but hey, thats all i know for now. XD

~inuyasha

[inuyasha_lover7089]

inuyasha
wolfs rain
defenatly not yu gi oh

[eown07]

Witch Hunter Robin, Fullmetal Alchemist, and Samurai 7. Rurouni Kenshin OVA 1 and 2 as well. I like the first one much, much better though.

[Sailor Chibimoon]

Team Medical Dragon

[Manhattan_Project_2000]

those "effects" is one of the things that makes anime different from other cartoons, its one of the things that makes anime , anime. i love them

If you have to define a genre by such trite indicators as a stylized sweat drop, than you have very shallow judgment.

Anyway, Serial Experiment's Lain is exceedingly good, although it has very little action. Boogiepop Phantom and Paranoia Agent have more action, but aren’t as good as SEL. Movie-wise, Perfect Blue is awesome.

I can't reiterate Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex enough. A-W-E-S-O-M-E

[Ami~chan]

Anyway, Serial Experiment's Lain is exceedingly good, although it has very little action. Boogiepop Phantom and Paranoia Agent have more action, but aren’t as good as SEL. Movie-wise, Perfect Blue is awesome.

I can't reiterate Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex enough. A-W-E-S-O-M-E

Agreed on everything. Perfect Blue = my love.

Here's some others to add to the list:

Cowboy Bebop - Great anime; has silly moments, but is overall a serious series. A classic in the universe of anime.

Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust - Absolutely beautiful. Perfectly serious. D's hand is the only source of comic relief, but even so, it's rare. The original movie was good, but I hold the sequal in higher opinion.

Grave of the Fireflies - A wonderful movie. You can watch this one with the entire family! Totally kid friendly, but not silly. Lighthearted in some parts, but no stupidity. Will make you cry. No action or blood, but still wonderful.

Spirited Away - Another kid friendly, but not silly, movie. One of Miyazaki's best pieces. It deserved the Oscar. It's no Hellsing when it comes to content, but it still leaves you satisfied, without feeling as if you've consumed a bucket of edible silliness.

Yu Yu Hakusho - No, I'm not crazy for putting this anime here. It has tons of silly moments, but it all balances out. Lots of action. It's one of my favorites; provides a great cast of characters with a great story. Can easily be enjoyed.

FullMetal Alchemist - It's good. Has some comedy, but just like YYH, it manages to balance it all out in the grand scheme of things.

I'm sure there are tons of others. There are bunches of animes that do have comedy, but manage to blend it in with other genres, such as action or romance.

[akiko_kalla]

I would caution that Grave of Fireflies is perhaps not for very young children. Despite the lack of obvious violence, it is very sad and points at some of the darker times both in Japan and in the world. I could see a sensitive child becoming rather upset with some of the events. If the child is mature and understands, at least to an extent, life and death and war and love, etc. Then I strongly suggest it, but if they are sensitive or too young/inexperienced to understand such concepts I stil suggest it, but at a later time. Don't get me wrong, I find it one of the best I have seen as far as the story and what you gain back from it--in fact I wish more people would see it, but it is a very heavy story and lesson and some may not quite be ready for such things.

[chuunin7]

You want a serious anime? ok then, sukisho, loveless, trinity blood, blood +, vampire princess miyu, ghost in the shell, otogi shoshi the legend of magatama. I think that's all I know..^^ hope this is helping..

[Knight_of_NI]

If you want serious anime Gungrave is one of the best.

[White Wolf Of Solomon]

i would recomend ghost in the shell it has a serious tone and when there is action it is good