×
  • remind me tomorrow
  • remind me next week
  • never remind me
Subscribe to the ANN Newsletter • Wake up every Sunday to a curated list of ANN's most interesting posts of the week. read more
Want to see
Akane Iro ni Somaru Saka (TV)
Allison & Lillia (TV)
Amatsuki (TV)
Arashi no Yoru ni (movie)
Black Blood Brothers (TV)
Blassreiter (TV)
Bludgeoning Angel Dokuro-chan (TV)
Casshern Sins (TV)
Chance Pop Session (TV)
Chaos;HEAd (TV)
Chiko, Heiress of the Phantom Thief (TV)
Denpa teki na Kanojo (OAV)
E's Otherwise (TV)
Earl and Fairy (TV)
Eden of the East (TV)
El Cazador de la Bruja (TV)
(The) Familiar of Zero (TV)
Fantastic Children (TV)
Flag (ONA)
Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu (TV)
Galaxy Angel (TV)
(The) Garden of Sinners (movie series)
Gasaraki (TV)
Gate Keepers (TV)
Genji Monogatari Sennenki (TV)
Ghost Slayers Ayashi (TV)
(The) Girl Who Leapt Through Time (movie)
Glass Maiden (TV)
Gunparade March (TV)
Hakaba Kitarō (TV)
Hayate the Combat Butler (TV)
(The) Irresponsible Captain Tylor (TV)
Kodocha (TV)
Koi Kaze (TV)
Kurenai (TV)
Last Exile (TV)
Library War (TV)
(The) Melody of Oblivion (TV)
Metropolis (movie)
MoonPhase (TV)
Mōryō no Hako (TV)
Moyashimon (TV)
Musashi: The Dream of the Last Samurai (movie)
My Bride is a Mermaid (TV)
Nabari no Ou (TV)
Nagasarete Airantou (TV)
Neo Ranga (TV)
Nighthead Genesis (TV)
Ouran High School Host Club (TV)
Pani Poni Dash! (TV)
Princess Tutu (TV)
Psychic Squad (TV)
Rave Master (TV)
Revolutionary Girl Utena (TV)
Rumbling Hearts (TV)
Rune Soldier (TV)
Rurouni Kenshin (TV 1996)
Ryoko's Case File (TV)
Shamanic Princess (OAV)
Shiki (TV)
Shonen Onmyouji (TV)
Shura no Toki: Age of Chaos (TV)
Skip Beat! (TV)
(The) Sky Crawlers (movie)
Tales of the Abyss (TV)
(The) Third: The Girl with the Blue Eye (TV)
Time of Eve (ONA)
(The) Tower of Druaga: The Aegis of Uruk (TV)
Utawarerumono (TV)
Vampire Hunter D (OAV)
Voices of a Distant Star (OAV)
Yawara! A Fashionable Judo Girl (TV)
Yugo the Negotiator (TV)
Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou-sensei (TV)

Seen some Comment
Basilisk (TV) high level of animation and artwork; wrenchingly sad, which is something I try to avoid; Romeo and Juliet plot; great fight scenes; following this series again now that it is on repeats on IFC; watched all but first 2 episodes, will try to watch them later
(The) Big O (TV) Watched some of the early episodes, missed unknown later episodes, and then watched episodes 14-26, which means I watched all of the Cartoon Network co-produced episodes.
Bleach (TV) stylish drawn action series; too many episodes for my taste, however, this series I will be willing to watch at a later time because of the artwork; currently too many anime series to watch on tv to watch it; am watching the Bount arc since it's a stand alone plot from the main story drawn from the manga
Blood+ (TV) too many anime series to follow on tv, so watch this at a later time; did watch episode 1 and episode 37? to keep tabs on series
Boys Over Flowers (TV) have volumes 9-12 left to watch good story, but terribly static/stiff animation makes it somewhat unappealing not as good as the manga; the supporting characters are even more reduced to comic relief chorus rather than have the minor interesting depth they had in the manga good pop intro/ending songs finished volume 12, final volume-may rewatch though
Chrono Crusade (TV) fun and enjoyable series, watch at a later time, watched only a few assorted episodes
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 (TV)
D.N.Angel (TV) watched volume 1; good, entertaining, sweet, intriguing with the setup of Dark and his opponent Krad, Dark Mousy what kind of name is that, seems like Daisuke might eventually fall for the other twin sister
Descendants of Darkness (TV)
FLCL (OAV) episodes 5 and 6 left to watch
Fruits Basket (TV 1/2001) very enjoyable, poignant series; watch about 1/3 of episodes on Colors TV; watch all episodes at a later time
Fullmetal Alchemist (TV) Watched about 1/2 of series; very enjoyable, poignant, borderline on magnificent series; American VAs very, very good; original VAs absolutely wonderful, especially the VA for Edward Elric.
Genshiken (TV) finished volume 1; finished volume 2-may rewatch though
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (TV)
Hellsing (TV) finished volume 1, just 3 episodes-may rewatch though
Inuyasha (TV) enjoyable, attractive series; too many episodes a minus for me; watched assorted episodes; may never be able to watch it from start to finish, not enough time in *my* limited life to do so
Mobile Suit Gundam 00 (TV)
Moribito - Guardian of the Spirit (TV)
Mushi-Shi (TV) watched Volume 1; stunningly beautiful artwork; wonderously introspective series
Naruto (TV) seems young for my taste, need more mature character interactions to interest me; too many episodes a minus for me; may watch at a later time
New Fist of the North Star (OAV) enjoyable; violent, but too violent for me at times; watched only episode 1?
Now and Then, Here and There (TV)
One Piece (TV 1999) character designs very off-putting; too many episodes a minus for me; may, may watch it a later time
Peacemaker (TV) Watching the Complete Collection. Finished through episode 8. Scanwatched eps 11-15. Will complete rest of eps at a later time.
Requiem from the Darkness (TV)
Samurai Champloo (TV) lucky enough to start watching from episode 1, will watch to end; atypical drawn series, angular and realistic character designs and rich color schemes very appealing
Scrapped Princess (TV) watched up to volume 4 now
Spiral (TV) watched only 1 episode; lovely piano in background music; will watch at a later time
(The) Story of Saiunkoku (TV) to support this series, bought the available episodes 1-10 from TSRI; very, very pretty series makes it a pleasure to watch; good story, large cast provides lots of interesting interactions, lots of interesting complications; original VAs very good, I especially like the flustered VA for Ryuki, the strong, but feminine VA for Shuurei, and the deep, sardonic VA for Senior Secretary Kou. The American VAs is only decent; while Brad Swaile is doing a very good job as Death Note's Light, he is very bland and thus utterly forgettable portraying Ryuki.
Tenjho Tenge (TV) think I watched about 2/3 of series from tv, through episode 26; fun and trashy enjoyable with its sexily drawn characters; great fight scenes; very good artwork and animation; good, juicy plot featuring a tortured main characters and other characters hungry for the achievement of their personal goals; above average American VAs work, I especially like the sexy and deep VA for Shin and the additional depth in VA for Mitsuomi. I also like the dramatic music during the fight scenes.
Trigun (TV) watched only volume 1, episodes 1-4; seems enjoyable buffoonish in its comedy; likeable; will watch it at a later time to see the dramatic shift in story that people rave about
Trinity Blood (TV) watched about 1/3 of series; did watch the final 5-6 episodes; spoiler following---do not read futher if you don't want to know--------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- . . . . . . . . . . . stupid that you didn't get to see Abel and Cain fight; stupid unfinished plot at the finale; just too lushly animated to dislike; will watch definitely at a later time
(The) Twelve Kingdoms (TV)
Wolf's Rain (TV) lovely older style artwork and animated; quiet yet engrossing series about characters on a journey

Seen all Rating Comment
Akira (movie) Very good worthy of being called groundbreaking, still relevant anime, however, pervasive nihilistic atmosphere not to my taste for repeat viewing
Appleseed (OAV) Good
Black Jack The Movie Very good very good plot, great medical details; melodramatic preachy talk lowered the rating
Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody Very good enjoyable watching practically all the characters in action; standard bad guy, wished he would have been more original and interesting; Ichigo and his gang were fun as usual
Blood: The Last Vampire (movie) Very good very good horror action story; very good artwork and animation, amazing use of CG; quite clever in the dub version that characters are seen speaking Japanese and that dialogue is subtitled; definitely can tell there's more to the story; some details not explained or very little explained; should have been longer or should have cut out extraneous parts
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (TV) Very good
Cowboy Bebop (TV) Excellent one of the premier, must see anime series; although episodic, characters are distinctive, appealing, cool, well-developed and sympathetic
Dead Leaves (OAV) Not really good Bizarre, Ultra-violent, Ultra profanity-strewn, plausible plot, ultimately too extreme for my taste, non-ending
Death Note (TV) Excellent lucky enough to start watching from episode 1, will watch to end; smart, well animated battle of wits plot; American VAs well cast; I especially like the VA for L.
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Movie - Conqueror of Shamballa Very good not as good as the series, but wraps up some loose ends satisfying (except for more development between Ed and Winry - I wanted something way different than what actually happened)
Ghost in the Shell (movie) Excellent
Gunslinger Girl (TV) Excellent
Gurren Lagann (TV) Excellent
Hell Girl (TV) Very good
Howl's Moving Castle (movie) Very good visually spectacular first half, then plot didn't make sense after the halfway mark; romance underdeveloped
Jin-Roh - The Wolf Brigade (movie) Masterpiece Intelligent, well-written, well-executed character drama; everything is stellar-artwork, amazing animation; characterizations, plot including twists and turns; poignant emotional moments; will leave an indelible impression in my memory
Kai Doh Maru (OAV) Good
Karas (OAV) Excellent visually fantastic, good story, very nice character designs, great fighting sequences
Kiki's Delivery Service (movie) Good lovely artwork, but what's the point of the story? If Kiki needed to leave home to train as a witch, how does running her own delivery service accomplish that?
Kino's Journey (TV) Masterpiece Although artwork is unremarkable, the story far makes up for it. Surprising, bizarre, sometimes disturbing studies in possibilities of facets of human nature. An illuminating look into the human psyche. A must see for stellar intelligent, intellectual entertainment.
Macross Plus (OAV) Very good
(The) Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (TV) Masterpiece Watched Volumes 1-3; Brilliantly crazy; great situational and character driven comedy; more subtle storytelling makes it a cut above other series; very attractive artwork and great animation
Negadon: The Monster from Mars (movie) Good
Ninja Scroll (movie) Very good
Noein - to your other self (TV) Very good watching from episode 1 from reruns currently running on sci-fi; enjoyable; liked the sci-fi plot; Karasu is sexy in that classic angry, broody masculine way
Perfect Blue (movie) Very good very good suspense plot
(Le) Portrait de Petite Cossette (OAV) Good great visuals; a good story about an unhealthy love affair that includes a nice twist
Read or Die (OAV) Very good
Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal (OAV) Masterpiece
Speed Grapher (TV) Good
Spirited Away (movie) Excellent A cliche-free children's movie. Very unlike and incomparable to American animated children's movies. Simple, subtle, unsentimental, but compelling story. Fantastic artwork.
Strait Jacket (OAV) Good
Street Fighter Alpha (OAV) So-so
Street Fighter Alpha: Generations (OAV) Not really good
Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie Good
Sword of the Stranger (movie) Excellent
Tactics (TV) Good
Tenjho Tenge: Ultimate Fight (OAV) Good
Tokyo Godfathers (movie) Excellent excellent story, surprising humor throughout, especially in the facial expressions of Miyuki; great color-rich hues of dark browns, good animation; quality animation and artwork for an anime movie
Twilight of the Dark Master (OAV) So-so
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (movie) Excellent
Witchblade (TV) Excellent
X (movie) Very good Very confusing if you haven't read the manga like I have, especially the 1st 1/2 hour to an hour. Very stylish looking, great animation. Some relationships revealed at the end made the characters more interesting; worth reading the manga if you want the complete story