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Best Anime

By apwall21 - 16-10-2011 23:07

I've been a regular anime fan for about a year now, having started (late) with the original Naruto series, Bleach, and am now watching Yakitate. Any really good anime series that the rest of us may have missed?I've been a regular anime fan for about a year now, having started (late) with the original Naruto series, Bleach, and am now watching Yakitate.

Any really good anime series that the rest of us may have missed?

 

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Re: Best Anime

By kingjaime - 16-10-2011 23:50

[BVB]

I've not watched any for years, and never one of those full-on series, but of the more old-school stuff I liked all three of Cyber City Oedo 808 and standalone Vampire Hunter D.I've not watched any for years, and never one of those full-on series, but of the more old-school stuff I liked all three of Cyber City Oedo 808 and standalone Vampire Hunter D.

Re: Best Anime

By apwall21 - 17-10-2011 00:42

Any chance you have a link to an English Subbed version of CyberCity? I'm working on my Japanese. ;)Any chance you have a link to an English Subbed version of CyberCity? I'm working on my Japanese. ;)

Re: Best Anime

By apwall21 - 17-10-2011 03:06

jamie, you might like Michiko and Hatchin, short lived series.jamie, you might like Michiko and Hatchin, short lived series.

Re: Best Anime

By j-core - 17-10-2011 12:52

I used to like 3x3 eyes. That was great when I was younger. Ghost in a shell. Yuyu hakusho, Chobbits and lots of other clamp. Moved on to Devil may cry recently.I used to like 3x3 eyes. That was great when I was younger.

Ghost in a shell. Yuyu hakusho, Chobbits and lots of other clamp.

Moved on to Devil may cry recently.

Re: Best Anime

By apwall21 - 06-12-2011 00:15

Detective Conan episodes from the 90's have been an interesting diversion the last few weeks. The graphics are pretty standard, if you're attentive (or watch too many episodes back to back) you may notice some repeated character forms. The bonus is in the crafty ways in which the crimes are committed and in seeing all those old "new" technologies... It was difficult to believe that the September/October set of Naruto Shippuuden's were given the title of Naruto. So many problems with proportions in the faces. The most recent, however, had some solid artistry, but it appears they have been relying on flashbacks to bolster the clip lengths. Hope they can get a reliable crew and keep working on the story in the face of the rebuilding of Fukushima, and it was nice to see the most recent story offer a perspective of that destruction with awareness.. The new Bleach, as usual, looks really good, and the story line is pretty interesting. Gotta admit, it's a bit disappointing seeing Kurosaki regain his powers so quickly. It seems like there could have been more done to develop the X-cution and others. Similar sentiments for the Bleach crew, though they haven't done anything involving the disaster. Well, I'm still asking; any good anime series?Detective Conan episodes from the 90's have been an interesting diversion the last few weeks. The graphics are pretty standard, if you're attentive (or watch too many episodes back to back) you may notice some repeated character forms. The bonus is in the crafty ways in which the crimes are committed and in seeing all those old "new" technologies...

It was difficult to believe that the September/October set of Naruto Shippuuden's were given the title of Naruto. So many problems with proportions in the faces. The most recent, however, had some solid artistry, but it appears they have been relying on flashbacks to bolster the clip lengths. Hope they can get a reliable crew and keep working on the story in the face of the rebuilding of Fukushima, and it was nice to see the most recent story offer a perspective of that destruction with awareness..

The new Bleach, as usual, looks really good, and the story line is pretty interesting. Gotta admit, it's a bit disappointing seeing Kurosaki regain his powers so quickly. It seems like there could have been more done to develop the X-cution and others. Similar sentiments for the Bleach crew, though they haven't done anything involving the disaster.

Well, I'm still asking; any good anime series?

Re: Best Anime

By apwall21 - 21-01-2012 19:29

The year-end break is over, and both Bleach and Naruto have the main char in training and personal growth modes. Naruto seems forever to be waiting for this great war, which could be good, considering if it really is a "great ninja war", there better be some darn glossy looking fight scenes and solid story lines. The graphics are mostly back up to par with head dimensions, but the Shinto spirituality explanations get a bit thin sometimes. Bleach is just kinda strange, with the training going on inside a game-system. I'm left asking, Why don't they just capture the bad-guy into the game-system and erase all his health?Still, it's good to see some exterior char development and the return of the early crew. Now where is that busty boss lady? They spent alot of time settting up her char... I think I'm at about 2003 w/ the Conan series, and I gotta say the graphics are miles beyond the earliest versions. The series is currently paying more attention to the main plot advancement than the murder cases, which is nice, but the murder styles get less complicated as a result (or I've just been watching so long I could actually be a detective...).The year-end break is over, and both Bleach and Naruto have the main char in training and personal growth modes.

Naruto seems forever to be waiting for this great war, which could be good, considering if it really is a "great ninja war", there better be some darn glossy looking fight scenes and solid story lines. The graphics are mostly back up to par with head dimensions, but the Shinto spirituality explanations get a bit thin sometimes.

Bleach is just kinda strange, with the training going on inside a game-system. I'm left asking, Why don't they just capture the bad-guy into the game-system and erase all his health?Still, it's good to see some exterior char development and the return of the early crew. Now where is that busty boss lady? They spent alot of time settting up her char...

I think I'm at about 2003 w/ the Conan series, and I gotta say the graphics are miles beyond the earliest versions. The series is currently paying more attention to the main plot advancement than the murder cases, which is nice, but the murder styles get less complicated as a result (or I've just been watching so long I could actually be a detective...).

Re: Best Anime

By geoclphredux - 21-01-2012 20:06

[MZ UKI]

Ghost in a Shell is a brilliant anime series a proper intelligent series, I also remember watching.... The meloncholy of Haruhi Suzamiya... (i think it's called that), it starts of slow but my gosh it gets real messed up.Ghost in a Shell is a brilliant anime series a proper intelligent series, I also remember watching.... The meloncholy of Haruhi Suzamiya... (i think it's called that), it starts of slow but my gosh it gets real messed up.

Re: Best Anime

By apwall21 - 22-01-2012 04:27

Yea, my generation had a love for angst and bitterness. probably why I enjoy these later, relatively lighter fair series. they're such a change from the popular anime of my youth, which primarily focused on despondent hard-asses whose renown was their "quick wit" of sarcasm and general lack of care for anything but revenge or just staying alive in a cold chaotic world...Yea, my generation had a love for angst and bitterness. probably why I enjoy these later, relatively lighter fair series. they're such a change from the popular anime of my youth, which primarily focused on despondent hard-asses whose renown was their "quick wit" of sarcasm and general lack of care for anything but revenge or just staying alive in a cold chaotic world...

Re: Best Anime

By apwall21 - 22-01-2012 04:28

fare even..fare even..

Re: Best Anime

By pho_oenix - 22-01-2012 20:32

[INDIA]

FULL METAL ALCHEMIST gd story.liked it flame of rica or something similar to yuyu hakusho there was another one cant remember the name.something to do with drifting. go to animax site for more.FULL METAL ALCHEMIST
gd story.liked it

flame of rica or something
similar to yuyu hakusho

there was another one cant remember the name.something to do with drifting.

go to animax site for more.

Re: Best Anime

By robtmircea - 24-01-2012 15:31

deffinetely Clannad&Clannad After Story give it a try ;)deffinetely Clannad&Clannad After Story


give it a try ;)

Re: Best Anime

By junior_963 - 24-01-2012 20:08

black lagoon best i ever watchedblack lagoon best i ever watched

Re: Best Anime

By pho_oenix - 25-01-2012 15:33

[INDIA]

FULL METAL ALCHEMIST u sld give it a try. one of the best out there n so mature u can make it into a movie.FULL METAL ALCHEMIST
u sld give it a try.
one of the best out there n so mature u can make it into a movie.

Re: Best Anime

By lamy201 - 29-01-2012 22:02

dont miss: berserk Code Geass DEATH NOTE Fullmetal Alchemist nice to watch: gundam 00 Fate Stay Night movie Trinity Blood Trigun Rurouni Kenshin X TV old classics: Inuyasha escaflone Cowboy Bebop ongoing towa no quo my advice visit http://www.gogoanime.com/anime-list watch few episodes and if you like it download it from http://www.nyaa.eu/dont miss:
berserk
Code Geass
DEATH NOTE
Fullmetal Alchemist

nice to watch:
gundam 00
Fate Stay Night movie
Trinity Blood
Trigun
Rurouni Kenshin
X TV

old classics:
Inuyasha
escaflone
Cowboy Bebop

ongoing
towa no quo


my advice visit
http://www.gogoanime.com/anime-list


watch few episodes and if you like it download it from
http://www.nyaa.eu/

Re: Best Anime

By geoclphredux - 30-01-2012 19:51

[MZ UKI]

AH YEAH Death Note!!! I forgot about that. Defo worth a watch through. And Trigun, bloody hilarious anime at points lolAH YEAH Death Note!!! I forgot about that. Defo worth a watch through.
And Trigun, bloody hilarious anime at points lol

Re: Best Anime

By apwall21 - 08-02-2012 02:07

Bleach is finally back on, with some crazy psycho games. Oughta be an interesting story for a bit. Crossing my fingers...Bleach is finally back on, with some crazy psycho games. Oughta be an interesting story for a bit. Crossing my fingers...

Re: Best Anime

By apwall21 - 10-02-2012 01:17

The latest Naruto had some nice looking graphics in flashback. Only problem with flashback, you generally know who's gonna live, so the story is a bit, well, predictable. Still, rather touching stuff, I nearly teared up.The latest Naruto had some nice looking graphics in flashback. Only problem with flashback, you generally know who's gonna live, so the story is a bit, well, predictable. Still, rather touching stuff, I nearly teared up.

Re: Best Anime

By junjun2118 - 20-02-2012 09:16

Guilty Crown & Mirai Nikki! Hands down!Guilty Crown & Mirai Nikki! Hands down!

Re: Best Anime

By junjun2118 - 20-02-2012 09:21

I see a few good ones are mentioned.. Here are a few more! Bakemonogatari Angel Beats Blood+ Samurai Champloo Elfen Lied [C] The Money of Soul & Possibility ControlI see a few good ones are mentioned.. Here are a few more!

Bakemonogatari
Angel Beats
Blood+
Samurai Champloo
Elfen Lied
[C] The Money of Soul & Possibility Control

Re: Best Anime

By apwall21 - 20-02-2012 14:59

Just as a correction for my early disparaging comment toward the Detective Conan series; the animation, in general, has bordered on good to amazing from 2002 to at least 2005. The 2004 series has been the strongest in animation, so far. (I'm working from oldest to newest). Any repetitious background was long gone by 2000, and 2004-5 had some amazing attention to detail in frame settings, proportions, etc. As the half-retarded-intellectual-bastard-child of studio, I suggest viewing this series from at least 2003 into 2005 (where I am right now) for purview of some excellent graphical attention to background detail. You may have to sift through some graphically average episodes, but even those normally hold at least a few solid frames.Just as a correction for my early disparaging comment toward the Detective Conan series; the animation, in general, has bordered on good to amazing from 2002 to at least 2005.

The 2004 series has been the strongest in animation, so far. (I'm working from oldest to newest). Any repetitious background was long gone by 2000, and 2004-5 had some amazing attention to detail in frame settings, proportions, etc.

As the half-retarded-intellectual-bastard-child of studio, I suggest viewing this series from at least 2003 into 2005 (where I am right now) for purview of some excellent graphical attention to background detail.

You may have to sift through some graphically average episodes, but even those normally hold at least a few solid frames.

Re: Best Anime

By theteamoffds - 20-02-2012 18:36

[GS]

Death Note or Tsubasa.Death Note or Tsubasa.

Re: Best Anime

By apwall21 - 28-02-2012 02:47

Hoorah for great combat scenes! Both Bleach and Naruto busted out some nice combat series these last few episodes. Naruto definitely wins the exciting storyline award for the week. Bleach was graphically superior as usual, but even with all the plot twists, it's like they've either been too slow with advancing the story or too tame with the fighting. I'm picking the latter as my choice. I don't know if it's laziness on the part of the production team, or the story line just calls for way too much dwelling on the past, but with all the flashbacks, I've felt like Kurosaki's a patsy B* for most of this series.Hoorah for great combat scenes! Both Bleach and Naruto busted out some nice combat series these last few episodes.

Naruto definitely wins the exciting storyline award for the week.

Bleach was graphically superior as usual, but even with all the plot twists, it's like they've either been too slow with advancing the story or too tame with the fighting. I'm picking the latter as my choice. I don't know if it's laziness on the part of the production team, or the story line just calls for way too much dwelling on the past, but with all the flashbacks, I've felt like Kurosaki's a patsy B* for most of this series.

Re: Best Anime

By apwall21 - 11-03-2012 19:11

Ahh, Naruto has been so beautiful... Blood, guts, back-stories and some really nice graphics. Bleach has at least been interesting. Funny to watch some of the combat scenes between the Shinigami and XCution, and utterly disappointing in others.Ahh, Naruto has been so beautiful... Blood, guts, back-stories and some really nice graphics.

Bleach has at least been interesting. Funny to watch some of the combat scenes between the Shinigami and XCution, and utterly disappointing in others.

Re: Best Anime

By apwall21 - 13-03-2012 06:43

Still loving the Detective Conan series. Just about everything from 2005 onward is simply so wonderful in background detail. I'm currently in late 2008, and kinda dreading when I actually have to wait for the new weekly episodes.Still loving the Detective Conan series. Just about everything from 2005 onward is simply so wonderful in background detail. I'm currently in late 2008, and kinda dreading when I actually have to wait for the new weekly episodes.

Re: Best Anime

By apwall21 - 15-03-2012 00:54

Watched the latest Bleach today. Totally didn't see that coming.Watched the latest Bleach today. Totally didn't see that coming.

Re: Best Anime

By apwall21 - 23-03-2012 19:05

Whee!! Fighting! Sometimes... Naruto is tying in a bunch of old characters and making some interesting moves in advancing the entire story. Bleach has done the same, though with a smaller background of characters to choose from, many of the usual suspects are involved. Plenty of combat and scenes without excess flashbacks.Whee!! Fighting! Sometimes...

Naruto is tying in a bunch of old characters and making some interesting moves in advancing the entire story.

Bleach has done the same, though with a smaller background of characters to choose from, many of the usual suspects are involved. Plenty of combat and scenes without excess flashbacks.

Re: Best Anime

By apwall21 - 05-04-2012 00:05

Well, it's official. Bleach has closed the series with a basically terrible conclusion, offering everything I hate to see in stupid goodbye episodes. Ahh Bleach, such a great start, with the Rescue from Soul Society and Aizen/Hecho Mundo story lines. Naruto has called forth the troops (80,000 shinobi and samuri) for the battle with Akatsuki, and both sides have some massive firepower. With this many characters, I would be really surprised if there aren't another 2 seasons of on-field combat and back stories before Naruto even gets some serious combat.Well, it's official. Bleach has closed the series with a basically terrible conclusion, offering everything I hate to see in stupid goodbye episodes.

Ahh Bleach, such a great start, with the Rescue from Soul Society and Aizen/Hecho Mundo story lines.

Naruto has called forth the troops (80,000 shinobi and samuri) for the battle with Akatsuki, and both sides have some massive firepower. With this many characters, I would be really surprised if there aren't another 2 seasons of on-field combat and back stories before Naruto even gets some serious combat.

Re: Best Anime

By apwall21 - 11-05-2012 03:43

The latest Naruto looked SEXY. Truly art. The story was everything I love in ninja tales. Lots of boring chit-chat and hours spent on... ok no, it was BOMBS!! BOMBS EVERYWHERE! Nice start to The War, I must say, and I look forward to many more excellent episodes.The latest Naruto looked SEXY. Truly art. The story was everything I love in ninja tales. Lots of boring chit-chat and hours spent on... ok no, it was BOMBS!! BOMBS EVERYWHERE!

Nice start to The War, I must say, and I look forward to many more excellent episodes.

Re: Best Anime

By chelseax1 - 13-05-2012 22:50

[INDIA]

i had started naruto all over again[by that i mean the start:)] with my last episode being 117 shipuden.abt a 6-9 months ago. after reading ur comments i think will continue frm where i left after my exams. whats the current episode.i had started naruto all over again[by that i mean the start:)]
with my last episode being 117 shipuden.abt a 6-9 months ago.

after reading ur comments i think will continue frm where i left after my exams.
whats the current episode.

Re: Best Anime

By geoclphredux - 13-05-2012 23:07

[MZ UKI]

Wait wait wait, apwall21, are you even attempting to watch the other animes that people have suggested to you? No offence, I mean Bleach and Naruto are good, but very mainstream, I mean everyone kind of knows of them and the standards of quality within those animes are therefore going to be good. You should pay some more attention to the ones people have suggested. For Example: Ghost in the Shell's second season, (called Stand Alone Complex. 2nd GIG) has remarkable artistry and a ridiculously clever narrative (especially the first season's narrative). The violent scenes in it aren't just some random blind attacking session at 100000mph with speed lines, all the attacks a thought out like a real military squadron and have terrific quality. Sorry for the long message but I just feel that you are missing out on some amazing stories out there. Death Note, Code Geass... Even The Meloncholy of Haruhi Suzamiya is a worth a watch, it's hilarious, very heartwarming and some odd episodes have some unsuspected violence in it lolWait wait wait, apwall21, are you even attempting to watch the other animes that people have suggested to you?
No offence, I mean Bleach and Naruto are good, but very mainstream, I mean everyone kind of knows of them and the standards of quality within those animes are therefore going to be good. You should pay some more attention to the ones people have suggested.
For Example:
Ghost in the Shell's second season, (called Stand Alone Complex. 2nd GIG) has remarkable artistry and a ridiculously clever narrative (especially the first season's narrative). The violent scenes in it aren't just some random blind attacking session at 100000mph with speed lines, all the attacks a thought out like a real military squadron and have terrific quality.

Sorry for the long message but I just feel that you are missing out on some amazing stories out there. Death Note, Code Geass... Even The Meloncholy of Haruhi Suzamiya is a worth a watch, it's hilarious, very heartwarming and some odd episodes have some unsuspected violence in it lol

Re: Best Anime

By apwall21 - 14-05-2012 03:39

I have to reoffer my caveat. I watched some original Ghost in the Shell and such back in the 90's. I don't mind some of that stuff, but I can't do the bleak and black hearted tales of pure violence and revenge. It took me years to realize that, but I just don't watch it anymore. That doesn't mean the artistry isn't good, and the story doesn't deserve to be told, only that I can't watch. Call it easily affected, but it's a preference choice. I'll look into the new Ghost Stand Alone on your recommendation.I have to reoffer my caveat. I watched some original Ghost in the Shell and such back in the 90's. I don't mind some of that stuff, but I can't do the bleak and black hearted tales of pure violence and revenge. It took me years to realize that, but I just don't watch it anymore. That doesn't mean the artistry isn't good, and the story doesn't deserve to be told, only that I can't watch. Call it easily affected, but it's a preference choice.

I'll look into the new Ghost Stand Alone on your recommendation.

Re: Best Anime

By apwall21 - 14-05-2012 03:42

Chelseax, it's N Shippuuden 262 or 3, I think.Chelseax, it's N Shippuuden 262 or 3, I think.

Re: Best Anime

By apwall21 - 17-05-2012 23:20

Ok. I have to say, the graphics in Ghost are quality, as expected. The story lines are interesting. There's much reliance on character form (physical shape) to give depth to the villains, as opposed to development, as the primary goal of each episode is action, and there is little time for such niceties as "why". Generally it is really solid physics responses, even if it's based on non-existent "future tech". True to your word, the tactics are mostly realistic, if not regularly involving a few too many physical enhancement requirements. Few too many shots of a half-naked lady in front of a sports car with squealing tires, to just keep the interest of the audience (obviously primarily males 16-35). Enigmatic endings are interesting, but I'm watching the episodes in quick sequence so their getting a bit old. The AI/Life discussion is certainly interesting. Last episode was 17, a wine cellar episode.Ok. I have to say, the graphics in Ghost are quality, as expected. The story lines are interesting. There's much reliance on character form (physical shape) to give depth to the villains, as opposed to development, as the primary goal of each episode is action, and there is little time for such niceties as "why".

Generally it is really solid physics responses, even if it's based on non-existent "future tech". True to your word, the tactics are mostly realistic, if not regularly involving a few too many physical enhancement requirements. Few too many shots of a half-naked lady in front of a sports car with squealing tires, to just keep the interest of the audience (obviously primarily males 16-35). Enigmatic endings are interesting, but I'm watching the episodes in quick sequence so their getting a bit old. The AI/Life discussion is certainly interesting. Last episode was 17, a wine cellar episode.

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By luckyducky - 19-05-2012 01:17

Even tho it has quite the predictable storyline, DBZ is hands down my favorite anime.Even tho it has quite the predictable storyline, DBZ is hands down my favorite anime.

Re: Best Anime

By lep963 - 19-05-2012 01:26

The best anime is Saint Seiya.The best anime is Saint Seiya.

Re: Best Anime

By apwall21 - 19-05-2012 20:19

Finished "Stand Alone" season 1. Onto G2G.Finished "Stand Alone" season 1. Onto G2G.

Re: Best Anime

By apwall21 - 31-05-2012 16:30

Well, I nailed my prediction on the Naruto back-story bit. So far it's been fairly active as far as combat, but lots of back-story involvement between combatants.Well, I nailed my prediction on the Naruto back-story bit. So far it's been fairly active as far as combat, but lots of back-story involvement between combatants.

Re: Best Anime

By apwall21 - 09-06-2012 04:10

Dag-Gum It. I'd like to see Ghost in the Shell Season 3! Could do without the blatant US hating, but otherwise...Dag-Gum It. I'd like to see Ghost in the Shell Season 3! Could do without the blatant US hating, but otherwise...

Re: Best Anime

By pho_oenix - 11-06-2012 16:13

[INDIA]

if u like drifting initial D is worth a watch.not a classic but is interesting.if u like drifting initial D is worth a watch.not a classic but is interesting.

Re: Best Anime

By overthetop3 - 17-06-2012 11:00

[AUSNZ]

Have a look at Nichijou. Its hilariously over the top (geddit) humour gets me every time...Have a look at Nichijou. Its hilariously over the top (geddit) humour gets me every time...

Re: Best Anime

By apwall21 - 25-06-2012 09:50

Gem. Brilliant. Up to Episode 9. Really really really hope they didn't burn it all out on the first 10 episodes.

overthetop3 wrote:

Have a look at Nichijou. Its hilariously over the top (geddit) humour gets me every time...

Gem. Brilliant. Up to Episode 9. Really really really hope they didn't burn it all out on the first 10 episodes.

Re: Best Anime

By overthetop3 - 11-02-2013 11:48

[AUSNZ]

[b]Epic necromantic bump.[/b] The current anime season contains what has (for me at least) been a diamond in the rough in Kotoura-San, and I hope it continues to be worth watching instead of fizzling out. It probably won't ever be a contender for 'best' anime, but it cannot be underestimated either. See at first glance, Kotoura-San seemed like just another generic anime that wasn't worth touching with a 10 foot pole. Then I actually watched the first episode. And it was so much more than advertised... the first 10 minutes made me sad and the only thing that kept me from crying projectile tears was the knowledge that the main characters life would get better eventually. Even when things do get better however, there's still a lot of drama for a show that was billed as a 'romantic comedy'... Despite the drama however, it is still a romantic comedy that's fairly cliche (mind reader + pervert = predictable punchline) and kind of naughty at times. In my opinion, the comedy is a bit weak, but also necessary to prevent the anime from being depressing and emo, like it might have turned out if the comedy wasn't there. I hate sad stories. tl;dr version: Kotoura-San is an anime that doesn't look at all promising on the surface, but you have to watch the first episode before you can accurately judge whether or not you will enjoy it.Epic necromantic bump. The current anime season contains what has (for me at least) been a diamond in the rough in Kotoura-San, and I hope it continues to be worth watching instead of fizzling out. It probably won't ever be a contender for 'best' anime, but it cannot be underestimated either.

See at first glance, Kotoura-San seemed like just another generic anime that wasn't worth touching with a 10 foot pole. Then I actually watched the first episode. And it was so much more than advertised... the first 10 minutes made me sad and the only thing that kept me from crying projectile tears was the knowledge that the main characters life would get better eventually. Even when things do get better however, there's still a lot of drama for a show that was billed as a 'romantic comedy'...

Despite the drama however, it is still a romantic comedy that's fairly cliche (mind reader + pervert = predictable punchline) and kind of naughty at times. In my opinion, the comedy is a bit weak, but also necessary to prevent the anime from being depressing and emo, like it might have turned out if the comedy wasn't there. I hate sad stories.

tl;dr version: Kotoura-San is an anime that doesn't look at all promising on the surface, but you have to watch the first episode before you can accurately judge whether or not you will enjoy it.

 

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