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5 Centimeters Per Second (movie) Excellent
i heard that this was a good movie, and just based on that info, i watched it, and i was not disappointed, i loved the somber mood of the whole movie, and i enjoyed the relationship of Takaki and Akari, and how the distance strained it, i could maybe relate to Takaki of how he didn't really want to let go, and it didn't quite ruin his life, he hasn't enjoyed it as much as he could have, where as Akari has gone on further in her life, but still reminisces, very good movie comedy:n/a story:8 action:n/a romance:8 animation:9 voice acting:8 soundtrack:7 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Azumanga Daioh (TV) Very good
uses the same joke too much sometimes, but most of the time very hilarious, any comedy lover should watch comedy:9 story:5 action:n/a romance:n/a animation:7 voice acting:9 soundtrack:7 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Azumanga Daioh - The Very Short Movie Good
if you watched the tv series, it won't hurt to watch comedy:8 story:n/a action:n/a romance:n/a animation:7 voice acting:7 soundtrack:n/a (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Azumanga Web Daioh (ONA) Good
if you watched the tv series, it won't hurt to watch comedy:7 story:n/a action:n/a romance:n/a animation:7 voice acting:7 soundtrack:n/a (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad (TV) Very good
i'll admit, i was a bit skeptical of an anime based on a band, with a bunch of performing, but the music was actually half decent, so i didn't mind, but another thing that was interesting and sometimes annoying was the usage of english, never before have i seen this much english in an anime, but anyways, the main character seems pathetic, but does have some redeemable qualities, so he's not the type of character that is a total loser, which pisses me off sometimes comedy:7 story:7 action:n/a romance:8 animation:7 voice acting:8 soundtrack:9 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Berserk (TV 1997) Very good
little bloody for my taste at first, but i got used to it, and even though it is filled with action, it has a deep story comedy:n/a story:8 action:9 romance:6 animation:7 voice acting:7 soundtrack:5 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Bleach (TV) Excellent
typical shounen anime, but there isn't anything wrong with that, anyone that loves action anime HAS to watch this at one point comedy:7 story:7 action:8 romance:5 animation:7 voice acting:9 soundtrack:9 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody
Castle in the Sky (movie) Very good
a nice beginning to the movie that sucks you into the story, fun story line with romance/fantasy/action, if you like studio ghibli movies, you'll like this comedy:5 story:8 action:7 romance:5 animation:8 voice acting:7 soundtrack:4 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Chibits (special) Good
funny adventure of sumomo and kotoko, it's pretty cute (or kawaii) if you liked chobits, watch it comedy:6 story:4 action:n/a romance:n/a animation:7 voice acting:7 soundtrack:3 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Chobits (TV) Very good
i thought this would be another typical harem anime, alot like "love hina" where the main character is generally a loser, but a nice guy that all the girls fall in love with, and the first few episodes didn't hinder my prediction, but it turned out to be quite different, it is more like a love story between only one boy and one girl, and the other characters only further their relationship. i liked how this seemed like a fun romantic comedy anime, but had a deeper meaning of whether perfection is truly what humans want, and how emotions can't be controlled, a much more insightful anime than i had predicted, don't miss it ~chi! comedy:8 story:8 action:4 romance:9 animation:7 voice acting:7 soundtrack:5 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Chobits (OAV) So-so
just shows recaps of series, watch if you just want to be reminded of the good times comedy:4 story:4 action:1 romance:6 animation:7 voice acting:7 soundtrack:4 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (TV) Excellent
one of the best new animes, the first few episodes made me instantly think of Death Note, but even though the premise might me somewhat similar, the character himself, Lelouch, is very much different than Light from Death Note, i'd say maybe more human, the mechas were so cool in this show, they weren't too flashy, but the concepts were original, the drama and story in this anime will suck you in, i even started to get goosebumps the last few episodes, that good comedy:3 story:9 action:9 romance:5 animation:8 voice acting:9 soundtrack:6 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Cowboy Bebop (TV) Very good
beautiful animation, and another great seiyu job done by the cast, also terrific soundtrack, only, and seriously only complaint is that this anime has no real story line, only real story arc are the last couple of episodes comedy:4 story:8 action:8 romance:6 animation:10 voice acting:9 soundtrack:9 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
Darker than Black (TV) Very good
darker than black? what a title, but don't worry, it's not over the top, as it does have its dark moments, this anime had some of the most complex characters i've ever seen, and the story is difficult to follow but good, and the action is pretty sweet, the only thing is that this anime leaves too many questions unanswered, and personally i was somewhat disappointed at the end, i wish the anime had more episodes so it could be better explained, darn budgets comedy:4 story:8 action:8 romance:3 animation:9 voice acting:8 soundtrack:6 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Death Note (TV) Excellent
who knew that writing could be so cool! great animation, and unbelievable voice-acting, story is compelling and keeps you watching for hours...until the second half of the anime, then the story leaves some to be desired comedy:3 story:10 action:8 romance:5 animation:9 voice acting:10 soundtrack:8 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
FLCL (OAV) Good
the creater of this anime must have been high on crack or something, but in this case, crackheads are funny, interesting animation and storyline, another anime where the soundtrack took the front seat, fun to watch, but might leave you scratching your head comedy:7 story:5 action:8 romance:5 animation:8 voice acting:8 soundtrack:8 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Fullmetal Alchemist (TV) Masterpiece
omg, one of the best story lines ever, i was amazed that an anime that detracted from the original manga so far could still be so good, animation is fluid and story is so great that i couldn't stop watching for hours and hours comedy:7 story:10 action:8 romance:4 animation:9 voice acting:9 soundtrack:9 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Movie - Conqueror of Shamballa Very good
the ending of the series wasn't so bad, except for fans like me that wished that ed and al could somehow reunite, and they did, but not in the way i thought, i don't want to ruin it for people that have not read it, so i won't say how it didn't turn out the way i had hoped, but the animation is as good as ever, and we get to see all of our favorite characters, and finally, some closeur comedy:1 story:8 action:8 romance:n/a animation:9 voice acting:9 soundtrack:7 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
(The) Girl Who Leapt Through Time (movie) Excellent
The first few scenes make it look like it's going to be a scifi movie, but don't worry, it's going to be a captivating movie with drama and romance. I enjoyed this movie alot, and even though it was not a Ghibli, it still had that kind of feel, that this was a deep story, and you would fall in love with the heroine, even though all of the voice actors are rookies, they do a decent job, and maybe even made the movie better...? comedy:7 story:9 action:n/a romance:9 animation:9 voice acting:8 soundtrack:6 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Grave of the Fireflies (movie) Masterpiece
i'm a pretty tough guy, and it'll probably take a bit to get me to tear up, but this anime did, and in the first half only, an extremely touching story that will give you chills, but a must watch for anyone that loves a good drama anime comedy:n/a story:10 action:n/a romance:n/a animation:8 voice acting:9 soundtrack:5 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka (TV) Masterpiece
one of the funniest animes i've ever watched, ever ever, the character is extremely original with memorable voice acting from Wataru Takagi, anime is so good, made me think about becoming a teacher, just to see what it was like, a must watch for comedy lovers comedy:9 story:9 action:7 romance:6 animation:8 voice acting:9 soundtrack:9 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Haibane Renmei (TV) Good
a very calm, interesting anime, the pace of the series is a little slow, so if you're not patient, you may not be able to stand this anime, but otherwise it has an original story, with so much symbolism you can't stand it comedy:4 story:8 action:n/a romance:n/a animation:8 voice acting:8 soundtrack:4 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Hajime no Ippo (TV) Excellent
another anime where the main character is a wuss that becomes brave, story has been used many times, but it was still original, i've never watched a sports themed anime, and this didn't disappoint, animation bugged me in the beginning, but it picked up later on comedy:8 story:8 action:8 romance:5 animation:7 voice acting:8 soundtrack:7 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Hajime no Ippo - Champion Road (special)
Hajime no Ippo - Mashiba vs. Kimura (OAV)
Hikaru no Go (TV) Very good
go? seriously, an anime about a board game played by grandpas? i was somewhat skeptical of this anime before i watched, but its story stuck me in my seat, and i just kept watching, i loved to see how Hikaru grows up, changing his looks and even his personality, everybody should watch this show...CAUTION:may make you want to play GO comedy:7 story:8 action:6 romance:2 animation:8 voice acting:8 soundtrack:6 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Hikaru No Go: New Year Special
Hitsuji no Uta (OAV) Good
comedy:n/a story:8 action:n/a romance:6 animation:7 voice acting:8 soundtrack:6 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Hunter X Hunter (TV 1999) Very good
a typical shounen action anime, this anime was fun, main character Gon reminded me of Son Goku alot, and the overall resembled yu yu hakusho (can't be helped, same manga author) but if you like good fights, and powerful kids, this is a can't miss comedy:6 story:7 action:8 romance:n/a animation:6 voice acting:7 soundtrack:5 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Hunter X Hunter (OAV) Very good
you ever wonder what happened with kurapica and the genei ryodan? well wonder no more, because this ova will have all the answers. i liked this ova because it had a darker feel to it than the series, and kurapica is so cool, this is a must watch if you enjoyed the original series comedy:5 story:8 action:9 romance:n/a animation:7 voice acting:7 soundtrack:5 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Hunter X Hunter: G I Final (OAV) Good
gon and killua finally get to greed island, and now they have a whole new adventure, well, even though some of our favorite characters are gone, gon and killua still entertain, it seemed like this was what yugioh was based off of, but if you liked the series, you should watch this comedy:6 story:6 action:8 romance:n/a animation:6 voice acting:7 soundtrack:5 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Hunter X Hunter: Greed Island (OAV) Decent
oh...my...god...talk about taking a dive, the series and previous ovas had it right, i don't know why they went and changed gon's character from being an innocent good boy to a stubborn idiot, and his "powerful" move is so stupid i couldn't believe it, if you like the series and other ovas, watch this just to get it out of your system, but be warned, this might create new questions after answering old ones comedy:5 story:4 action:6 romance:n/a animation:6 voice acting:7 soundtrack:5 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Kodomo no Jikan (TV) Decent
comedy:7 story:6 action:n/a romance:5 animation:7 voice acting:8 soundtrack:7 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Love Hina (TV) Very good
i'm a guy, and sure, i likea good action anime, but what about the romance? Love Hina satiated my hunger for this genre, and then some, a great harem-love story that makes you root for the main character the whole way, feeling his pain, happiness, and naughtiness... comedy:8 story:7 action:n/a romance:9 animation:8 voice acting:8 soundtrack:6 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Love Hina Again (OAV)
Love Hina Spring Special - I Wish Your Dream
Love Hina X'mas Special - Silent Eve
Lucky Star (TV) Excellent
comedy:9 story:7 action:6 romance:n/a animation:8 voice acting:9 soundtrack:8 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
(The) Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (TV) Excellent
an anime that shows its episode unchronologically, i thought it would bug me, and it did a bit, but the story of this anime compensated for it, ten-fold, terrific voice acting done, especially of kyon, though some claim him to be lifeless, i see him as a realistic high school kid, simply detatched, that's all, and you'll love his sarcastic remarks, not to mention one of the BEST opening and ending theme songs EVER comedy:9 story:8 action:7 romance:6 animation:9 voice acting:10 soundtrack:9 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Mobile Fighter G Gundam (TV) Decent
i am a personal lover of the more recent Gundam series (can't watch the old ones, can't stand the animation write now) but this didn't exactly fit the bill, it is chock full of action, and even has a bit of romance, but the ending disappointed me too much, otherwise i would've given this a higher grade comedy:2 story:5 action:7 romance:3 animation:8 voice acting:7 soundtrack:3 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing (TV) Very good
the first gundam i've ever watched, and now that i was older, i watched again, expecting to be disappointed because any 10yr old can be entertained by big robots with guns and laser swords, but here i am, an 18yr old still amused by this anime, although some back story is needed, and cells were overused, i didn't mind comedy:n/a story:7 action:8 romance:3 animation:8 voice acting:7 soundtrack:3 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Mushi-Shi (TV) Masterpiece
wow, i love a good drama anime, but i have a pretty short attention span so i need some comedy or romance or action or something to spice it up, or i lose interest. this anime either lacked or had minor sprinkles of those, but i still LOVED this anime, pace seemed slow at times, but the great stories kept me stuck to the screen, even though it was episodic, each episode seemed to be so deep that each could be their own movie, i loved ginko, the main character, serious, smart, and sarcastic, just the way i like it comedy:5 story:10 action:5 romance:7 animation:9 voice acting:9 soundtrack:8 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Naruto (TV) Excellent
another shounen anime, how can this possibly be different? i watched naruto due to the insistence of my little brother, and boy am i happy that he did, though there ends up being a record setting amount of filler episodes, before that point this anime is the bomb, i can't believe that an anime intended for kids has such an intricate story line and deep characters, this anime has it all, action? no prob, drama? it's there, comedy? by the truck loads, romance? just a hint, but its nice, watch it, it won't dissapoint ~dattebayo~ comedy:7 story:8 action:9 romance:3 animation:7 voice acting:9 soundtrack:7 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Naruto (OAV)
Naruto Shippūden (TV) Excellent
this series is on going currently, but man, has naruto grown up, after the time skip, he's back and better than ever, this series has a bit more of a serious tone, but comedy still exists, i'd say more, but i haven't watched the whole series yet comedy:6 story:8 action:9 romance:n/a animation:7 voice acting:9 soundtrack:5 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom (movie 3)
Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel (movie 2)
Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
Naruto: Konoha Sports Festival (movie)
Neon Genesis Evangelion (TV) Excellent
wow...that's the first word i thought of after watching this anime, one of the most original story lines i've ever watched, this anime sucked me in, another emo kid is the main character, but he doesn't ever really break out of that mold, and it was alright this time, his supporting cast made up for what he lacked in personality, now, i'm not a sick freak that watches hentai (cuz that's sick, in my opinion) but i have to say that the main females of this anime could be the dream girls of any guy, but the ending felt like an acid trip comedy:4 story:9 action:8 romance:7 animation:8 voice acting:8 soundtrack:5 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth (movie)
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (movie)
Oku-sama wa Joshi Kōsei (TV) Decent
comedy:5 story:7 action:n/a romance:8 animation:7 voice acting:7 soundtrack:6 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Ouran High School Host Club (TV) Very good
i'm a guy, but i like a good romance genre anime as much as any other girl (maybe not), but i was slightly skeptical of this, my first shoujo anime, it didn't help that the OP was the most poppy happy song i've ever heard for an anime so far, but it grew on me, but the ending was one of the catchiest, each character had complex personalities, and there is comedy/romance/drama galore, the biggest turn off for me was the homo-erotic relationships that appeared to exist, though they didn't (i hope) its a good anime that nobody should miss, guy or girl comedy:8 story:6 action:n/a romance:9 animation:7 voice acting:8 soundtrack:6 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Princess Mononoke (movie) Excellent
studio ghibli, why do you make such good movies? WHY? well i can't say i blame them for that, it has an original story, and little more gore than i thought studio ghibli provides usually, but it was fine, the action sequences were very smooth and enjoyable to watch, and so was the somewhat abrupt but warming romance between the main character and the title female comedy:n/a story:9 action:8 romance:5 animation:9 voice acting:8 soundtrack:4 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
RahXephon (TV) Excellent
comedy:n/a story:9 action:9 romance:8 animation:9 voice acting:8 soundtrack:7 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
RahXephon: Pluralitas Concentio (movie)
Rurouni Kenshin (TV 1996) Very good
oro? one of the first animes i've ever watched, i first watched dubbed in english, then i watched the original, and it only got better, the comedy parts were good mood lighteners, but i craved the dark action and inner turmoil of himura kenshin, and despite the bad-guy-of-the-week feel, the kyoto arc makes up for all of that comedy:5 story:7 action:8 romance:5 animation:7 voice acting:8 soundtrack:4 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal (OAV) Masterpiece
rurouni kenshin rocks! but this friggin owns you, new OVA may bother some, but the mood of the OVA was perfect, everything dark, and waaay bloodier than the original series, but it fit, the dark history of kenshin makes me love the anime even more, a must must must watch, even if you didn't like the original series that much comedy:n/a story:10 action:10 romance:9 animation:10 voice acting:9 soundtrack:5 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Spirited Away (movie) Excellent
i loved the voice acting done for chihiru in the japanese version, though some may call her acting "flat" i found it to be extremely realistic of a child and had no problem accepting it, even the beginning of the movie enchants you to keep watching and you're trapped in your seat as if you were stuck in a haunted bath house... comedy:5 story:9 action:6 romance:5 animation:9 voice acting:8 soundtrack:5 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Strawberry Panic! (TV) Good
comedy:5 story:7 action:n/a romance:8 animation:7 voice acting:8 soundtrack:6 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Welcome to the NHK (TV) Very good
this whole thing is just a conspiracy! haha, other animes have had characters that were extremely paranoid, but sometimes that would make the anime extremely dark, but this anime makes it comical and pokes some fun at it, the main character is a typical cynical guy, but took his pessimism a step too far, he interacts with a pretty young girl that wants to cure him of his ways comedy:9 story:8 action:5 romance:8 animation:7 voice acting:8 soundtrack:7 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files (TV) Very good
if you like action shounen anime, you'll love this, though you should watch the japanese version if you want all of the gore that is censored out in the english, i loved the main character, though a bad guy in the eyes of society, the hero of the story, and there's even a sweet little romance between him and his lady friend comedy:6 story:7 action:8 romance:6 animation:8 voice acting:8 soundtrack:5 (0-worst, 10-best, n/a-not available)
Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie (movie 1/1993)