anime

[UniManiac]

im currently addicted to anime, after watching every show on adult swim, please post all your anime pictures, i dont care if they are dirty either. just gimme um

[James_Potter]

Originally posted by UniManiac
i dont care if they are dirty either.

ewwwww, you're icky.
I don't like anime, by the way, it's sooo 'little kid'ish.

[UniManiac]

im not icky im addicted

[DK]

I can't stand it, but i confess, Gundam models are fun to build:D .

[Catboy]

http://pantransit.reptiles.org/images/1999-12-05/nt-cowboy_bebop.jpg
Cowboy Bebop, on Adult Swim. One of the greatest Anime ever. I own all of the episodes, the movie, nd the new special edition DVD.

http://www.animefurystudios.com/naruto%20copy.jpg
Naruto, my favorite anime and Maga. I own ever episode in english so far 1-122 and 5 of the manga books.
http://www.galeon.com/animeymangagaleria/img/grupos12.jpg
Ranma 1/2 a hilarious manga and decent TV series. Good video game.

http://www.absoluteanime.com/hellsing/index.jpg
Hellsing. A decent maga, but an awesome serious anime.
http://www.alyon.org/generale/theatre/cinema/affiches_cinema/g/g-gol/ghost_in_the_shell.jpg
The first movie was ok. The series is well... not so great. But the second movie, is better than all of the Star Wars movies, all of theLOTR movies and every action movie ever made since 1950, put together.

http://homepage.mac.com/jubei1/kenshin/kenshingumi.png
Rurouni Kenshin. An awesome series, must see.
http://digilander.libero.it/goku04online/ecard%20005-inuyasha.jpg
Inuyasha. A funny but cool series.

http://www.caratulasdecine.com/Caratulas/Doraemon.jpg
I love Doraemon, a robot-cat from the 24th century. It's funny. But only people who are deep into the japanese culture would understand half of the jokes. It;s only sold in japan, with an option of english subtitiles.

http://www.syntheticgraphics.com/meshes/images/gundam_ds.jpg
Gundam Wing and all other series of Gundam. One of the best anime ever, and with sch selection. I own several movies at least 10 series DVD sets and 20 something models. I love the MS 08 series the best, but there is nothing cooler than modeling a Zaku III 1/32 scale while watching "Endless Waltz" movie.

NOw, I could go on for another hour, listing the library of titles I enjoy, but I figure I might as well only give you a small bit of semi-popular titles to look at.

I tried to keep it all SFW, but if yo really want to see an awesome anime with tons of blood, gore and tons of naked ladies to boot, go rent : Ninja Scroll. most Hollywood video stores should have it, as well as some blockbusters.

did I fill your anime perversities full?

Akira also has tons of blood, however no awesome nakedness...

[Catboy]

The green one is my Zaku III, all of these are scale to one-another and I believe 1/116 scale.

[UniManiac]

yes cowboy bebop is my favorite anime, but i still need more pics, outlaw star is good too

[UniManiac]

the data sofs not in your picture though : (

[CRAZY legs]

whats cowboy bebop about?

[brockfisher05]

I dont consider this anime but this is on adult swim

[UniManiac]

no! i want/need only anime! but the brach show is the shit, so funny! anime!

[brockfisher05]

Aqua teen hunger force kicks ass too

[UniManiac]

ok! back to the anime!!! more pictures

[dubmuni2004]

Originally posted by DK
I can't stand it, but i confess, Gundam models are fun to build:D .

Ditto my friend.

[dubmuni2004]

what about astro boy?!?!

[dubmuni2004]

what about Initial D..drifting is way too much fun.

[Catboy]

Dual is also one of my favorite series, its got mecha and a funny story line. It's also the reason I am addicted to curry.
http://homepage.mac.com/wntermute/anime/pix/source/rpg-tristat-dual.jpg

And I cant forget to mention FLCL or Fooly Cooly or Furi Curi. It only has 6 episodes right now, but it is one of the coolest and most original anime ever.
http://www.tvtome.com/images/shows/20/3/48-13875-sm.jpg

P.S. I don't care if it is illegal either, but if you really wanted I could maybe burn you a few DVD's, like FLCL or Cowboy Bebop the movie.

But you would have to pay for shippin'.

[Goatman!]

i love initial d! its one of my favorite racing games. i just wish i could understand the story...:(

[brockfisher05]

the best anime cartoon of all time is ..............................................SPEED RACER!!!( the old 80's versions not the new ones)

[Goatman!]

heck yeah! speed racer used to be my favorite show when i was a kid. right along with ren and stimpy and fraggel rock

[brockfisher05]

no besides speed racer is was all about CAPTAIN PLANET !!!
it was a big show in canada Idont know about the states thow

[brockfisher05]

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[johnfoss]

Originally posted by brockfisher05
the best anime cartoon of all time is ..............................................SPEED RACER!!! I used to watch that one. I think it was also about the most violent kids-type cartoon show ever. Lots of bodies being blown up & stuff. I also used to watch Kimba and Astro Boy.

So what's anime, and what isn't? What's the definition?

[Catboy]

Originally posted by johnfoss
I used to watch that one. I think it was also about the most violent kids-type cartoon show ever. Lots of bodies being blown up & stuff. I also used to watch Kimba and Astro Boy.

So what's anime, and what isn't? What's the definition?


an·i·me (ăn'ə-mā') n.

A style of animation developed in Japan, characterized by stylized colorful art, futuristic settings, violence, and sex.

[Japanese, short for animēshon, animation, from English ANIMATION.]

Astroboy does rock, alot. The manga is quite good too... and cheap.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/ac/Astroboy.png

[john_childs]

There is a story at news.com today about the anime trading and some of the studios starting to crack down: Anxious times in the cartoon underground (http://news.com.com/Anxious+times+in+the+cartoon+underground/2100-1026_3-5557177.html?tag=nefd.lede)

[johnfoss]

Originally posted by Catboy
an·i·me (ăn'ə-mā') n.

A style of animation developed in Japan, characterized by stylized colorful art, futuristic settings, violence, and sex. I don't get it. This excludes illustrations and comic books, and also shows like Kimba which have no futuristic settings or sex.

As for Astro Boy, that may just be the American, or English-language name for that guy. I saw him several times in Japan, but never with any form of Astro Boy labeling. I can't remember his "real" name though.

Gilby, Jack Hughes and I also saw Ultra Man. Now he's definitely not anime because he was live-action:
http://unicycling.smugmug.com/gallery/322928/1/12833618
http://unicycling.smugmug.com/gallery/322928/1/12833634

[Catboy]

Manga (漫画) is the Japanese word for comics; outside of Japan, it usually refers specifically to Japanese comics. Because most Japanese nouns have no plural form, manga can be used to refer to multiple comics, although mangas is sometimes used in English.

Manga should not be confused with manhua or manhwa, Chinese and Korean comic books, respectively.


Anime also includes, fantasy in non-futuristic settings.

[UniManiac]

tokeyo mew mew is tight too

[Catboy]

Originally posted by UniManiac
tokeyo mew mew is tight too


Toky Mew Mew is weird...
http://anime.goo.ne.jp/tokyo-mewmew/goods/img/kodansha13.jpg


But Tokyo Tribes is dope:
http://www.justmanga.com/jmcover/tokyotribes1.jpg

[UniManiac]

outlaw star is way up on my charts!

[Catboy]

Outlaw Star is... ok. Tenchi Muyo is cooler.

http://www.animezen.net/images/anime/o/u/outlaw_star/main.jpg

[UniManiac]

i used to watch tenchi alot, but nomore, now cowboy and runroni kenshin, the batosi

[evil-nick]

Man, all this anime talk and no mention of Trigun? Damn... Once you get past the first couple episodes it's awesome... The first few are mostly about the humor and character introduction... by the 6th episode... it starts getting good :D

I want to be Wolfwood for Halloween. And Christmas.

[Tim]

Originally posted by evil-nick
Man, all this anime talk and no mention of Trigun? Damn... Once you get past the first couple episodes it's awesome... The first few are mostly about the humor and character introduction... by the 6th episode... it starts getting good :D

I want to be Wolfwood for Halloween. And Christmas. Yeah its great. I was sad when it ended though:mad: and mad it was kinda short but sweet.

A big gun in the shape of a cross would rock!

[dubmuni2004]

Or what about ronin warriors? Toonami used to rock on cartoon network, now its all yu-gi-oh and lame crap like that...

[Catboy]

Originally posted by evil-nick
Man, all this anime talk and no mention of Trigun? Damn... Once you get past the first couple episodes it's awesome... The first few are mostly about the humor and character introduction... by the 6th episode... it starts getting good :D

I want to be Wolfwood for Halloween. And Christmas.


Don't worry fool, Trigun is in my Library. I have a DVD and a T-shirt.

I don't wear the T-shirt anymore, because it's really old. But I think Ill wear it tomorrow.

[total uni]

its a good thing i cant see the post above this one!

[Tim]

Originally posted by total uni
its a good thing i cant see the post above this one! oh but you can....

Don't worry fool, Trigun is in my Library. I have a DVD and a T-shirt.

I don't wear the T-shirt anymore, because it's really old. But I think Ill wear it tomorrow.

[jugglerobaby]

Yakitate_Japan so far is a great series

Bleach

Samurai_Champloo

SunaBouzu

Last Exile

and the best

G.T.O Great teacher Onizika or something like that

Macross Zero is a veary prety Ova also

Golden Boy is 6 epsoids and a bit pervish but reall funn and all hte epsods ahve a good moral )

and this is not anime but you all should wach it

RedVSBlue halo driven movies crazy funny

Fullmetal alchmest is ok

Stay far away form
NowandThen HereandThere
crono crusade
boththese have crapy endings and arntworth your time

have funn

[brockfisher05]

I cant handle all the new manga and anime stuff its all about eXtreme t.v

[Mistercookieface87]

neon genesis evangelion is what got me into anime... I mean when it first came out here in the states, I used to watch Sailor Moon, but I didn't really get into anime until a few years ago. Has anyone here seen Mamono Hunter Yohko? It only had 6 episodes (that I know of).

http://members.aol.com/AnimeSama/DHY/dhy1_a.jpg

If you're really addicted, you should check out Otakon (or any other convention, Otakon is the only one I've been to though) It's held in Baltimore every summer and it's a blast.

Offical Site (http://www.otakon.com/default2.asp)

Everyone's dressed up (I have to figure out what I'm going as this year) and you can buy every DVD you've ever heard of...

[Murde Mental]

Yeeeah!! Captain Planet!! I remember him!! somewhat...


could someone please freshen up my memory?? I would love to remember more about this dude

[darchibald]

I don't remember him being a big part of the show. He normally came in at the end to save the day. It was all about the planeteers (I can't remember their names but thats probably what it was). They all had different elemants and were from around the world. There was an american guy (very hip), Russian girl with wind or water power, chinese girl and south american guy with earth power. I think there was two more also. They would fight the big pig guy, boss hog is the name that comes to mind but I think thats off Dukes of Hazard. It was all about fighting polution.

Captain Planet,
He's our hero,
Gonna take polution down to zero!

That's all I remember but I do remember I loved it, or it could be one of those that you say you hate but secretly like and then miss when its gone.

David

I hate anime or manga or japanimation or whatever you wanna call it. Cept for Astro Boy and Speed Racer. Are TMNT's japanimation? If they are i like them too.

PS. I found a site, --> http://www.turner.com/planet/

[Murde Mental]

YEAAAH! the rings!! I always wished I had some of those rings..

[brockfisher05]

here is bassicaly how the show worked...................

These teens, from the far reaches of the world, are very different in background and upbringing but share one overwhelming passion: a heartfelt desire to save the Earth.

With rings given to them by Gaia, they each control one special element of nature that is an extension of their personalities and talents. The extent of these powers is limited and cannot approach the strength of Captain Planet. Once Captain Planet has been summoned forth, the rings are rendered powerless until he completes his tasks and returns to the Earth. Various forms of pollution also sap the powers of the rings.


Although the Planeteers are generally knowledgeable about environmental issues, they do not always understand the dangers posed by environmentally hazardous situations, and they may need an explanation from Gaia or Captain Planet.

Their vehicles - Wind Kayaks (small, swift boats), the Geo Cruiser (a large flying vehicle), Solar Cycles (small, motorcycle-like land vehicles), the Eco-Sub (a small underwater vehicle), and the Eco-Copster (a small, highly maneuverable flying vehicle) - are nonpolluting and operate off alternative energy sources.

[brockfisher05]

if anyone whants more information on each character just ask

[brockfisher05]

CAPTAIN PLANET:

An environmental super hero with the powers of nature, Captain Planet is a composite of the five Planeteers and their powers - Earth, Fire, Wind, Water and Heart - magnified. At his disposal are all of the elements and forces of the natural world.

Intellectually, Captain Planet has an encyclopedic knowledge of the universe; emotionally, he is a blend of the five disparate personalities and imaginations of the Planeteers. He is the combination of their hearts and souls, and a metaphor for their teamwork and cooperation.

If Captain Planet is exposed to toxic wastes, smog, acid rain and other pollutants his powers are temporarily weakened, and he must return to the Earth to "recharge."

Captain Planet has a powerful empathic sense and "feels" the suffering of all fellow creatures - even evil ones. Hence, he does not like to inflict pain, which often requires him to use his wits in addition to his incredible strength to defeat the enemies of Earth. He's also quick-witted and usually has a comic line for the villains.

Although he is an environmental super hero, he also realizes that he is not the long-term solution to the world's ecological problems. He stresses that people must accept responsibility for the future of Earth. This is exemplified in his recurring line "The Power is Yours!", a reminder that people, indeed, have the power to bring about change.

Captain Planet only appears in his Captain Planet garb. These are not clothes but elements of the Earth that are integral to his composition. He is able to rearrange his molecular structure to transform himself into the various powers and elements of nature, e.g., water, wind, fire, ice, etc. Captain Planet's outfit does not represent a specific culture. He has grass-green hair, sky-blue skin, earthy brown eyes, blood-red chest, gloves and boots, and sunlight-yellow insignia/globe. The globe, on his chest, sometimes flickers and turns gray when he is losing power or is exposed to high levels of pollution.

[James_Potter]

dude, don't even, Captain Planet is totally not anime. he's way above those japanimation dorks.

[brockfisher05]

when did I ever say he was a said I didnt think it was but it is till way better I just felt this was a good place to post

[dudewithasock]

Just thought I'd revive this thread instead of starting a new one.

My co-worker told me about this anime called Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tengen_Toppa_Gurren_Lagann); weird name, I know, but it's not bad. Pretty action-y (it's a mech anime) and you get attached to the characters.

Another one I really like is s-CRY-ed (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scryed), good one to check out if you like the action-based animes. If you can't tell, I'm much more into those kind than the soap-opera-esque ones.

[Hazmat]

:D For me, this has to be the best anime ever made. Hands down. :D

[thejdw]

Anime sucks, I'm sorry but, Its for kids :rolleyes:

[Triball]

Dragonball Z, hell yea:cool:

[dudewithasock]

Anime sucks, I'm sorry but, Its for kids :rolleyes:

Hahahaha. Spoken like a very naive person.

[forrestunifreak]

I might like anime if it wasn't that stupid annoying japanese stuff. Annoys the heck out of me.

[thejdw]

Hahahaha. Spoken like a very naive person.
I'm assuming the pun in that is the naughty side of anime exists, am I right there?

[dudewithasock]

I'm assuming the pun in that is the naughty side of anime exists, am I right there?

No...I'm saying that just because something is in cartoon form does not make it for kids. There are very psychological, violent, dramatic, romantic, thought-provoking, etc. types of anime, just like there types of live-action.

[thejdw]

No...I'm saying that just because something is in cartoon form does not make it for kids. There are very psychological, violent, dramatic, romantic, thought-provoking, etc. types of anime, just like there types of live-action.
I'll need an example befor I buy that.

[dudewithasock]

A very famous example for intense anime is the movie Akira. The Ghost in the Shell movies also exemplify this.

[hansc]

I'll need an example befor I buy that.

I haven't seen it myself, but try Berserk. Animes such as Elfen Lied isn't really what I consider as "for kids" either, just check the first episode.

[Jerrick]

Big O, Bleach, Blood+, Coboy Bebop, Eureka Seven, FLCL, Fullmetal Alchemist, Ghost in the Shell, Inuyasha (not so much anymore though), Lupin the 3rd, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Paranoia Agent (amazing), Samuri Champloo, S-Cry-Ed, Trigun, Trinity Blood, and there lots more.

[hansc]

Here are some anime series I like. Click on the links if you want to read the story, I won't spoil anything here.

Claymore (http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=anime&aid=4892). If you enjoy fights with huge weapons.

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/7408/claymore01jr9.jpg

One Piece (http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=anime&aid=69). Has anyone mentioned this? I'm sure someone have. Check it out if you like series like Naruto, Dragonball, Bleach etc. I had a very hard time to get used to the style, but after watching some episodes (took quite some time for me) you'll eventually like it.

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/7065/onepiecesw5.jpg


And some non-fighting anime. Not for those who dislike anime; you'll probably hate the following series.

School Rumble (http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=anime&aid=2165). As the name implies, it's a school anime. Very "light weighted" with lots of humor.

http://azureflame.files.wordpress.com/2006/10/school-rumble-nigakki.jpg

Death Note (http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=anime&aid=4563). Where they use their brains to fight rather than over-sized swords. Recommended even if you aren't really into anime.

http://z.about.com/d/manga/1/0/8/6/-/-/DeathNote_Anime_Cast_500.jpg

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=anime&aid=3651). I guess you can call this a school anime too. Many references in the show, it can be quite hard to understand/easy to miss if you aren't familiar with manga/anime/games/...
PS. Don't judge an anime by it's first episode.

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/2382/themelancholyofharuhisutd8.jpg

Fruits Basket (http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=anime&aid=34). Some hate it, other love it. If you don't like series where "nothing happens", this isn't for you. Watch the first episode and you'll probably know which group you belong to.

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/6245/furubajr2.jpg

[unibikeling]

i would post some hentai pictures.. but i dont think they would be good for the family fora.

[Hazmat]

:p How many of yous remember this particular Japanese Anime. (http://perso.wanadoo.es/imperio3/multimedia/wall/sailor_moon03_1024.jpg):p

[Hazmat]

Oh and the Dragonball series works like this.
1) Dragonball = TV Series.
2) Dragonball Z = TV Series.
3) Dragonball GT = TV Series.
4) Dragonball AF = When i was in high school, My Japanese friends told me they were put into comic books rather then TV and were only released/available in Japan which would make perfect sense.

So i guess the only way we'll know for sure is to find out. :D