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Redbeard 101
Oscar the Grouch
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One psychological must have is Perfect Blue. For starters be warned this is not for the kiddies. One of the most suspenseful movies I've seen in a long long time. While it may not be new it still holds it's own. I tried thinking of a good summary but was lost as what to type. So I'll just copy a bit from our own encyclopedia. The review doesn't even list who reviewed it so which ever staffer did thanks for the review. It's coming in handy.
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solot58
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I second series like Gungrave and Monster, but i'd also add to the list Gankutsouou (pretty sure i spelled the name wrong) its based off the famous novel The count of Monte Cristo by alexander dumas, but from the perspective of Albert. Almost forgot, Code Geass should fit all of those requirements...if you dont believe us, just check the ratings, they've almost never failed me in deciding to pick up a new show
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Magical Ducky
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Gantz is a very darkly themed anime which often gets the rap of being exploitation as it is very violent and gory, but it is highly psychological and evocative, in my opinion.
Full Metal Panic has your fun militaristic action, complete with stoic soldier-boy. Kino's Journey is a delight, very philosophical and intuitive. that's all I can think of right now, it's really cold in my house, time to go find me some blankets and tea. |
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silver_omicron
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Fullmetal Alchemist, to be exact, is not something you can classify as "Psychological Drama" but it does touch on Philosophical concepts with a heavy emphasis on the Military both as profession and as a theme to be observed in the plot line. No... you can't exactly locate an "Id, Ego, Superego", and it isn't entirely about war, but it certainly delves into the human psyche as far as the complexity of emotions go.
War plays a large part, both as backstory and as current happenings within the movie. If anything, i'd recommend reading a little about the series and watching the movie, if you're too lazy to be bothered with the whole thing. Regardless, it's still an animé worth watching. |
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SolRHN
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Thank you all, again. I've seen some Fullmetal Alchemist and have the movie on dvd. I do enjoy it, and when I'm in the mood for something light hearted it seems to do the trick. I'm also familiar with Full Metal Panic! and I love it. I had not forgotten about it, but I had put it on the back burner. The other suggestions sound cool too. By the way, I've checked out a bit of gungrave since I started this thread, and I thought it was pretty cool, so thanks on that one. I started a list of all your suggestions, so I'll be sure to check them out. Thank you.
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animebrainyanic
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One movie recommendation is Paprika, having thought to buy a DVD of these and thought it would be a waste of money but it's totally not, surely it is one of the best psychological movies I have watched and still looking for the answers why and why is that? Still, today I am still re-watching this psychological, horror genre along with my friends. I love this movie very much along with some Hayao Miyazaki's movies. A great movie for everyone, overall it's good, I'm still comparing the series Monster and Paprika like they are alike, much more of a Seinen maybe.
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Tony K.
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Woah, you're right  . Then I'll just add links for Mamoru Oshii and Satoshi Kon since these two in particular are renowned for the psychological themes in their writing/directing.
I'll also throw in Mind Game, a very unorthodox title, but in my opinion a masterpiece, on the philosophy of life. I wrote the summary, though I made it a bit obscure so that the audience could make their own interpretation at the end. It starts out a little serious, but when you break it down, it's all comedy, really. The visuals are.. "crazy," to make it subtle. Character designs, artwork, backgrounds; a lot of it is a mix of 2D/3D with super imposed, live-action pictures integrated here and there. It may seem a bit too weird for some of you, but I feel it's pretty unique in presenting a very fun atmosphere. Anyway, the essential theme in this one is that we shouldn't take life for granted. When you get a second chance, you'd better go for it all. "Don't get down, stay cheery, look forward to life, seize the day!" Those are the kinds of slogans I got from it. And no, it's not anything like a shounen title. The narrative is much different, literally a "mind game," and the themes/symbolism are on a much more mature level. Well, here's a trailer for those who are curious. Also, here is a dedicated thread discussing the movie. |
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exilesgate
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Most of these have already been stated but I would like to mention them anyway.
Perfect Blue is one of my favorites. Very serious and psychologically twisted. Paranoia Agent is an excellent anime that explores multiple aspects of human fear and desire to escape. Gasaraki is awesome! Very political with a lot of Japanese cultural references. One that hasn't been stated yet is the original Mermaid Forest OVAs. They're Rumiko Takahashi's only horror anime and they are beautifully done. They are a little hard to get a hold of but they're worth it. And no, I am not talking about the newer tv version. |
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young98
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psychological is one of my favorite types of anime because of how smart or deep the story has to be, otherwise it'll be retarded
Death Note has an awesome story, and i started watching this anime thinking there's no way Light can be caught, but then L shows up, and rains on his parade, in ways i didn't think possible, yet seem very logical once presented Neon Genesis Evangelion is another, the psychological aspect isn't too strong early on, but it grows until it climaxes at the end where you see the inner turmoil of Shinji, and even the ones of other characters, the last two episodes are so chock full of psychologicalness that you'll probably need to watch it a couple times just to attempt to understand, the alternate ending movies present a more clear ending, but still make you think |
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Skys
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I recommend that anyone who is interested in the Philosophical/Psychological genre (and even people who are not) should check out Kino's Journey, Haibane Renmei, and Ghost Hound. All three of them are really great shows that should be seen at least once.
Kino's Joureny
Many times I don't really like episodic anime, but that isn't the case for this one. I really enjoyed being able to take a look at the world and people in general from so many different perspectives. Haibane Renmei
Haibane Renmei may move at a rather slow pace for an anime, but it is really fun to watch. The mysteries of the world Rakka finds herself in are a good representation for the major questions in our own lives. Where does one's soul come from and where does it go when it leaves? What is one's purpose in life? How much is there beyond our reach? Questions like these are what makes this show truly enjoyable. Ghost Hound
This is a show I did not find till recently. As of now, only about half the episodes have been broadcast, but I highly enjoyed watching it. This anime is definitely not for those who like everything to be apparent from the beginning. Most of this anime is played out like a puzzle, with pieces being added slowly overtime. But that aspect of the anime is what I truly enjoy. Psychology plays a large role in this anime with much focus being given to characters emotions and past experiences. Many psychological terms are brought up in this anime (Don't worry, they are explained) and I felt they really broadened my understanding of the human mind and why many of the characters act the way they do. Anyone who likes psychology or just wants to watch a really interesting anime should check this one out. |
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loka
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i'm expecting this topic to get locked soon based upon animenewsnetwork.com/bbs/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=21419
i suggest posting your request for recommendations on other message boards [that allow such things.] there are also anime list sites out there that allow you to search by users' tags; i.e. find all anime users have tagged psychological. though this approach will likely yield an unwieldy number of shows. |
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Skys
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Yes, that link is how I got to this thread. This is one of their recommendation threads by genre. I do not expect it to be locked. |
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Sogekingu
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Speed Grapher is a really good anime, and ever episode will leave you wanting for more. Its got action and a really good storyline.
Death Note is a must see, lots of suspense and psychological drama. Ever episode is just awesome, and once one finishes you'll probably want to see the next one immediately. Darker than Black is a really good series too, its alot like Black Lagoon except with people who have supernatural powers, and while its not as action packed as Black Lagoon every fight scene is just awesome. and the 2 arc episodes in the show are all really good.\ Ergo Proxy I can't say much about this show since I'm only 2 episodes in but so far its a really good show and with suspense and alot of action, its pretty dark. |
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Mistress9
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Wow everyone has already given you so many good suggestions, but I want to add one on. I highely recommend Perfect Blue, its my favorite anime movie. It basically centers around Mima a retired pop idol trying to make it as an actress, but mysterious events keep happening that lead her to question her sainty and the possibly that she could be a murder. It's a really good movie, that leaves you realing, even after watching it numerous times. I have seen it four times, and I still get goose pipples watching it. Seriously I hightely recommend this title.
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Reno-chan
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I'll happily endorse the recommendations of Kino's Journey, Haibane Renmei, and Monster.
A very worthy show that hasn't been listed yet is Legend of the Galactic Heroes. This 110 episode OAV (with additional movies and OAVs) is in my opinion the best space opera ever. The characters are very well developed, including minor characters, with the main characters being fully fleshed out and believable. You get to see a war play out between the Galactic Empire (a monarchy/military dictatorship) and the democratic Free Planet Alliance from both sides. Each side has its own flaws in its government, and likable, sympathetic characters. I could see some people into flashy action getting bored by this series, but I find the political intrigue and space battles to be quite compelling, and the real possibility of death for characters I like keeps me on the edge of my seat while watching this. I can't recommend this series enough. Another rather philosophical show is Master Keaton. It's by Naoki Urasawa, the creator of Monster, but unlike Monster, it's extremely episodic. Most episodes focus on the title character, Taichi Keaton, doing investigations for the insurance company he works for. You get to see him do just about everything - he's a master of survival, detective work, surveillance, you name it - and episodes usually resolve with touching scenes or interesting revelations. I wouldn't recommend this show as highly as LotGH, but if you enjoy Kino's Journey or Monster, definitely check this out. Last edited by Reno-chan on Sun Jan 20, 2008 11:40 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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