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Shinigami-sama's Anime

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Seen someRatingComment
Ai Yori Aoshi (TV)GoodA well-written Love Hina ripoff. Not noteworthy, but entertaining nonetheless.
Astro Boy (TV 1/1963)Very goodInnovative and historically important and surprisingly entertaining, even by modern standards.
Blue Gender (TV)Very goodSci fi epic that transcends most of the schlock released during that time period.
Boogiepop Phantom (TV)GoodI've only seen one episode, but it looks promising.
Cardcaptor Sakura (TV)GoodI'm a big CLAMP fan, but somehow I never quite figured out why this was so exceptionally popular.
Comic Party (TV)Very goodGreat comedy in the vein of Otaku no Video, only replace anime with doujinshi.
Detective Conan (TV)Very goodOutstanding mystery series with addictive elements. I can't get myself to stop watching.
Dr. Slump (TV 2)GoodSee the first series.
Dr. Slump & Arale-chan (TV)Very goodSilly comedy that will never be licensed.
Fist of the North Star (TV)GoodIt runs a little long and eventually becomes stale, but its a classic.
Fullmetal Alchemist (TV)MasterpieceA series that is so outstanding that an explanation would only detract from its perfection.
Gad Guard (TV)Very goodThis is undoubtedly the best neo-retro giant robot show that I've seen ever since Giant Robo started the movement in 1992. Excellence oozes from the screen.
Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo (TV)MasterpieceRevolutionary animation style that exceeded my greatest expectations and the magnificent plot of The Count of Monte Cristo to tie it together. Not to mention Gonzo's signature genius.
Gate Keepers (TV)GoodI've only seen one episode, but I'm a Gonzophile.
Getbackers (TV)Very goodI've only seen one episode, but I'm a fan of both the manga and the director.
Gungrave (TV)ExcellentGreat action with intriguing characters, think Trigun meets The Godfather.
GUNxSWORD (TV)GoodSurprisingly good considering the exceedingly cliched plot.
.hack//Liminality (OAV)Very goodMore character-driven than .hack//SIGN and focuses less on the action and fantasy of The World, but it's simply too short.
Haibane Renmei (TV)MasterpieceABe yoshitoshi's uniquely wondrous art and storytelling combine to form this odd goulash of stellar proportions.
Heat Guy J (TV)GoodI've only seen one episode, but I hear good things.
Hunter X Hunter (TV 1999)Very goodGreat and original shonen series that works like a middle ground between Yu Yu Hakusho and Pokemon.
Immortal Grand Prix (TV 2)GoodFrom what I've seen, this show has stunning visuals accompanied by a cliche story.
Inuyasha (TV)Very goodHas anyone not seen this series?
InuYasha: The Tragic Love Song of Destiny (special)GoodJust a recap of the relationship between Inu Yasha and Kikyo, nothing special
(The) Irresponsible Captain Tylor (TV)Very goodI've only seen one episode, but it was immensely entertaining.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (OAV)Very goodDespite some exceedingly cliche elements, the animation is superb, the story and characters are fun, and the references and inside jokes are in and of themselves worth at least one viewing.
Kamichu! (TV)Very goodUniquely quirky and charming, this is innocence at its very best.
Love Hina (TV)Very goodThe obligatory harem show, it is frivolous and ridiculous; but entertaining nonetheless.
Lupin III: Part II (TV)Very goodA good show, but it definitely wouldn't have been my first choice of Lupin licenses.
Lupin III: Secret Files (OAV)GoodNot a great anime in and of itself, but its nice to see where it all started.
Madlax (TV)GoodI've only seen the first episode, and it sucked; but I'm going to finish it nonetheless simply because Kuroda Yousuke wrote it.
Martian Successor Nadesico (TV)Very goodOutstanding spoof of the giant robot genre, I can't wait to see more.
Mobile Suit Gundam Seed (TV)Very goodA great way to bring the original Gundam to a modern audience.
Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Special EditionGoodJust a recap of the series.
Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (TV)GoodA decent series, but the comedic elements seemed out of place.
Mobile Suit Victory Gundam (TV)Very goodA good addition to the Gundam universe, but it didn't live up to my UC expectations.
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (TV)ExcellentBest Gundam series since the original. Enough said.
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation (movies)GoodRecap of the series.
Naruto (TV)ExcellentGreat series that most fans would give their left nut to see licensed.
NieA_7 (TV)Very goodTerribly odd yet nonetheless satisfying.
Ninja Scroll (TV)GoodI've only seen two episodes, but it looks like a thinly veiled excuse for outstanding, though nonetheless shallow, action sequences.
Noir (TV)Very goodEntertaining and violent with a dark and sexy ambience.
One Piece (TV 1999)ExcellentThis is the most popular anime in Japan for a reason. It's great in every imaginable way a shonen series can be.
Patlabor The Mobile Police (OAV 1/1988)Very goodA classic show that raised the bar for both giant robot shows and anime as a whole.
Peacemaker (TV)ExcellentThe perfect answer to the Rurouni Kenshin OVA. It matches wondrous animation and action with meticulous historical accounts, with decent comedy thrown in for good measure.
Pilot Candidate (TV)GoodA forgettable sci fi series which innovations in CG as its greatest merit.
Please Twins! (TV)ExcellentI've only seen two episodes, and they were not the first two, but it was very funny and even heartwarming at times. Very promising.
R.O.D -The TV-ExcellentNot as stupendous or intellectual as the OVA, but still an outstanding work.
Ranma ½ (TV 1/1989)ExcellentClassic for a reason; perfect blend of romance, action, and comedy.
S-CRY-ed (TV)Very goodIf you took everything that has ever made X-Men popular, boiled it down into its purest form, and set it in post-apocalyptic Japan you would have s-CRY-ed.
Saiyuki (TV)DecentAn interesting and action-packed take on the Journey to the West legend. I could do without the bishonen.
Samurai 7 (TV)ExcellentA-W-E-S-O-M-E. Awesome! Watch the original movie. Then watch the series. Rinse and repeat.
Samurai Champloo (TV)MasterpieceIt takes the groundwork laid by Cowboy Bebop and builds a monument.
(The) Slayers (TV)GoodI've only seen one episode, but that was to make up for all the people who have watched it fifty times through.
Star Blazers (TV)DecentI saw as a child, I don't remember it that well.
Strawberry Eggs (TV)Very goodRarely does a show with this ridiculous of a basis have such quality comedy and even social commentary.
(The) Super Milk-chan Show (TV)GoodA hysterically funny show, but only if you understand the references (which most people won't).
Tachikomatic Days (OAV)GoodGood for a cheap laugh and sparse thought provocation, but not much else.
(The) Twelve Kingdoms (TV)Very goodThe first five episodes were not fantastic in and of themselves, but they showed an abvious foretelling of greater things to come.
(The) Vision of Escaflowne (TV)ExcellentA great series that blends shonen and shojo elements with a grand finesse.
Witch Hunter Robin (TV)ExcellentDark, morbid, violent, and stylish; watch it.