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Fall 2011 Anime Spotlight

Not the rest of the world doesn't stereotype or anything, not at all.

teferi wrote:

Also, the people that discount almost an entire season as not being worth it. This always happens, and a month later they're raving about 6+ series.

Yeah.. every season is the 'worst season ever', then a month or two later it's 'the best season ever'. Pretty much clockwork.

It's like people don't want to enjoy all these anime or something. Meanwhile, I have a hard time finding shows in a season I don't like.

Ishmoo wrote:

Meh. Doesn't look like there's much targeted at adults.

Almost all of the new series are targeted at adults o_O It's just that they're targeted at anime geeks-adults, and apparently that's not what you're looking for.

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It's been a while since we've seen a decent cyber-punk entry.

Indeed, recently it's become a rare genre in animes. But you can try Mardock Scramble (it's a movie triology, but still ...) and maybe Last Exile, which is steampunk and the first season was quite good.

maaya wrote:

Ishmoo wrote: Meh. Doesn't look like there's much targeted at adults. Almost all of the new series are targeted at adults o_O It's just that they're targeted at anime geeks-adults, and apparently that's not what you're looking for.

Man, I've never had my geek cred questioned before. I don't know whether to be insulted or relieved. Most of these look more like teen/YA entries to me. High School Slices of Life, HS Students being heros, etc... *Granted, anime is overwhelmingly packed full of young protagonists in all genres* but some are, without a doubt, very adult oriented. The main characters in Gantz are students, but I wouldn't let my kids watch it. My 10 year old wouldn't have any trouble following most of these new shows, but something like Monster or Texhnolyze might be above his comprehensive level. I was referring more to strictly adult shows. There's usually at least one each season that really is NOT intended to be viewed by kids. To be fair though, I have developed pickier tastes over the years. After a while the tropes start seeming obvious and a title has to stand out more to get my attention. I guess I'm in the classic anime "rut." There are always at least a couple that I'll take a chance on though. Sometimes a show can surprise you and those unexpected gems can be some of the most memorable.

You should give Fate/Zero a try even if you have no interest in Fate/Stay Night. Fate/Zero's main protagonist is a retired assassin who's now married and has a 8 year old daughter. Some of his opponents are also married or have been married, and all of them are adults. If the series follows the novels then already the first episode should have scenes you probably wouldn't want your child to see.

Man, I've never had my geek cred questioned before.

Most of these look more like teen/YA entries to me. High School Slices of Life, HS Students being heros, etc...

My 10 year old wouldn't have any trouble following most of these new shows, but something like Monster or Texhnolyze might be above his comprehensive level.

There's usually at least one each season that really is NOT intended to be viewed by kids.

Well, maybe you're a geek for something else, but at least it sounds like you aren't interested in shows aimed at (male) anime geeks nowadays.

Mmh, for adult series, the comprehension level doesn't necessarily reflect the intended audience. A lot of anime clearly aimed at adults are incredibly childish and flat. Sometimes, if it weren't for all the fanservice I'd mistake an adult show for a children's show. On the other hand you sometimes get children's shows like Denno Coil and Beast Player Erin, who are among the most complex, deep and well done series of the last years.

I think its entirely within the male anime geekdome parameters to prefer things like Trust and Betrayal, Berserk, and Ergo Proxy. They're manly too...right?

But in this case, I was hoping to see the inclusion of at least one show where the mature nature of the show couldn't be called into question. I mean, would anyone ever mistake GITS or Monster for kids fare? That's all I meant.

Mmh, I guess it's just that I don't see anything particularly geeky about these shows. Anybody can enjoy them just for good entertainment. Of course, there are different ways to define it. I'm going with the definition posted here some time ago.

I see. I think as animes these shows (would call them "mature seinen") are rare (have become rare?) overall, not only this season. You'll probably have more luck with mangas (... and books and live action series, of course).

Meh. Doesn't look like there's much targeted at adults. .... I guess the R rated fare isn't selling well these days or something.

MorwenLaicoriel wrote:

Chihayafuru: Honestly, at this point I'll try any show that doesn't look like it's aimed at moe-loving otaku. This looks like it's aimed at women.

I know what you mean. And yes, Chihaya-furu is a (award-winning) josei manga. I guess it's the show that everybody who liked Bunny Drop (also a josei) should watch, because there's apparently no other show that could be at least a bit similar.

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Phi Brain: Meh, this looks pretty generic...Oh, and I like some of the seiyuu. So I'll give it a try but I don't have high expectations.

Just keep in mind that it's a children's show ^^

Oh yeah, I know it's a kid's show! But so is Princess Tutu...and My Little Pony:FiM for that matter. Kids shows don't automatically have to be lower quality just because they're for kids.