This 2009 thread had some good suggestions for realistic, human-oriented anime titles, but I'm looking for something along those lines that doesn't involve teenagers or high school/college romance. Super-picky requirements follow!
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posted by speedythepolkaboy
on May 4, 2013 -
11 answers
Watched Studio Ghibli's
Whisper of the Heart several days ago, and am now obsessed with introspective movies/TV series about young students living in Tokyo. Suggestions?
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posted by stoneandstar
on Feb 17, 2013 -
14 answers
(I know it's a long-shot) but could someone identify what kind of videoplayer this is and let me know where I can acquire/download it from please.
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posted by sockpim
on Sep 12, 2012 -
7 answers
I just watched Daft Punk's Interstella 5555 again, and it got me wondering, if I love Interstella 5555, what other anime might I enjoy. Assume I know little about anime, and bonus points if I can watch it via Netflix streaming.
posted by 4ster
on Jul 15, 2012 -
10 answers
I'm seeking a certain sort of anime--the slow-paced nature appreciation.
Here is an extreme example.
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posted by Tufa
on Jun 20, 2012 -
15 answers
Yet another "help me identify this half-remembered thing from my childhood" post. Please help me identify this vaguely-remembered anime about a robot child?
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posted by Ziggy500
on Jun 12, 2012 -
6 answers
I have a netflix account, and I like anime (but know little to nothing about it). What are the best ones, on netflix, to watch? Among the one's I've seen and liked on Netflix: Samurai Champloo, Macross (all of them), Blue Drop, Spice and Wolf, and Gurren Lagann, and Initial D. There are others, but are there any hidden anime gems on Netflix that I'm missing?
posted by 630
on May 31, 2012 -
34 answers
What is this geometric figure?
Is there a name for the figure inscribed in the circle
here?
posted by vash
on Apr 8, 2012 -
4 answers
What is the name of illustrations of rooms? What is this Japanese art style?
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posted by ichomp
on Feb 7, 2012 -
3 answers
I know everybody asks this (and I've read through the previous questions looking for recommendations), but what should I watch next? Preferably on Netflix or Hulu Plus (not web only). In general, I tend to like: mysteries/crime procedurals/law dramas, especially with a quirky twist, and also shows involving a quirky band of misfits (or individual) working outside the law to bring justice to the little people while finding out who done them wrong (e.g. the A-Team, Burn Notice, The Pretender, etc.) I also like heist shows and sci-fi. And occasionally anime.
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posted by kittenmarlowe
on Feb 6, 2012 -
59 answers
Can you explain the stock "lantern-jawed transvestite" character in mainstream Japanese animation?
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posted by Nomyte
on Oct 12, 2011 -
7 answers
I like anime, but I've been mostly out of touch for a while. When I look at a list of titles I don't know what most of them are! Can you give me some recommendations of gorgeous or endearing or mind-bending anime series newer than 1996 or so that aren't Death Note, Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji) or Wallflower? (Liked all of those, but have seen them!) Older favorites include Revolutionary Girl Utena, Fruits Basket, Saiyuki, Hana Yori Dango, Kodomo no Omocha, movies by Satoshi Kon... Gay characters are a plus, though not required. Availability isn't really a factor, I will find it as long as I know what it is!
posted by tomboko
on Sep 28, 2011 -
25 answers
Where can I purchase or download English audio and/or radio dramas based on animes? Is there a website that caters to such a medium? If not, which animes do you know that have been converted to an audio drama? Perhaps a podcast?
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posted by UsagiBride
on Jul 27, 2011 -
1 answer
Looking for
boy's clothing/fashion blogs, preferably for babies and toddlers, but teenagers will do too. It must be happy, cute, fun, and crafty.
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posted by midnightmoonlight
on Jul 16, 2011 -
4 answers
I just heard about the Evangelion stuff....and that it's great. I want to catch up. But they seem to make endless "adjustments" to their DVDs, leaving me unsure what to buy.
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posted by Quisp Lover
on Apr 13, 2011 -
12 answers
Cowboy Bebop's [amazing] soundtrack was heavily inspired by American music. What should I be listening to?
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posted by Senza Volto
on Apr 12, 2011 -
13 answers
Japan-themed gift for a 12 year old boy. He's interested in anime, video games, and all things Japanese (even though he doesn't really know that much about Japan). A book with lots of photos would be great, but adult ones have too many words, and kids ones have too little real info.
This book looks perfect, but it's not releasing until this summer.
posted by Snower
on Feb 13, 2011 -
14 answers
What are some comics, mangas, animations, animes, and other illustrated works, from any part of the world, that depict regular sex and sexual behavior without fetishizing it?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 27, 2010 -
16 answers
I'm hoping for help finding sources for particular kinds of porn, mostly hentai/anime/cartoon based.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 18, 2010 -
3 answers
Another help-me-find-this-book question -___- When I was younger, like 9, I found a bunch of thin little paperback books in a bookstore in the mall. They were only about $1 each and were renditions of Heidi, Cinderella, etc. The most distinctive aspect was that the illustrations were anime-style!
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posted by joyeuxamelie
on Oct 18, 2010 -
9 answers
In Japanese society, it is
really that awkward when someone asks you to call them by their first name (given name)?
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posted by reductiondesign
on Aug 9, 2010 -
17 answers
What are other Japan-made cartoons that you recommend to me that are similar to Kiki's Delivery Service or Princess Sarah?
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posted by LittleMissItneg
on Jul 8, 2010 -
36 answers
Hey Guys, I just finished watching an awesome anime called Claymore and I was wondering if anyone knew of any other anime similar to that one. In other words something pretty violent with a conflicted hero and strong story.
posted by AngryLlama
on May 9, 2010 -
11 answers
Please help me find manga and/or anime that has a story that would appeal to a mature audience, but without "mature" content.
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posted by Vorteks
on Feb 15, 2010 -
38 answers
I am reading the "My Father's Dragon" collection to my son, and I recently discovered that there was an anime released in 1997 called Elmer no Bouken: My Father's Dragon. I want to find a copy of it. I searched google and amazon, but I can find no record of it. Can anyone help me out?
posted by senador
on Jan 21, 2010 -
4 answers
