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[QUOTE=Drizzt][COLOR=DarkSlateGray]I get NewtypeUSA. It comes monthly at as cost of $90 a year. expensive isn't it...[/COLOR][/QUOTE] I herd that it was going to get even more expensive; that they were either going to raise the price to $13 a mag or only release a DVD once every 3 months.

[quote name='aranis']I really liked...Bebop, and was looking for a similar anime to enjoy.[/quote] I would suggest L/R: Licenced by Royalty. It's about a 2-member british spy team that goes on dangerous, yet fun to watch, missions. I saw the free full-length episode on the Geneon sample disc, earlier and I was surprised at how good it is. It's like a cross between Cowboy Bebop and Lupin III.

I only saw the 1st ep. that came free with one of last year's Newtype mags. I liked the "feel" of the show and how the intro theme added to the ambience, but aside from that, the characters and storyline were too morbid and were a pain to watch. I fell asleep the first time I watched it. It wasn't at all scary and there wasn't much to think about, either. Now, I know that this was just the first episode, but I expected a show that grabs your heart from the beginning and won't let go until the end.

[quote name='AniSmith']...and the music is pretty decent too, orchestral and rock...interesting[/quote] To this day, the X OST Vol. 2 is my no. 1 favorite anime soundtrack. Kohei Koizumi's "STRENGTH" is beautiful, and I could listen to the bonus song, "Crystal", sung by the seiyu that plays Kamui, all day.

[quote name='Solo Tremaine][color=#503f86']Mamoru, densuke- please don't start arguing. It's pointless.[/color][/quote]Sorry. I'm being as civil as possible here, but densuke needs to quit being so condecending towards the other members and myself; it's insulting. Again, I apologize. [color=navy]I appreciate the respectful spirit in which your post was made, but this kind of thing is best saved for PM. Thanks. ^_^ ~Dagger~ [color=#503f86]Addendum: If you do find he or anyone else is being insulting or condescending then either PM him directly to sort it out or tell a Moderator if you feel the problem really is that bad. Simply throwing a second opinion to a comment isn't necessarily being condescending/insulting/deragatory anyway, though. And that goes for anyone at any time, so it's best to think before you retaliate. It doesn't matter who starts an argument, so long as someone has the initiative to finish it. It can take as long as you want to drag it out for, but the main thing to remember is to keep it out of forum topics. Thanks. -Solo[/color][/color]

[quote name='densuke']Nobody has any intention of irritating you personally...[/quote] I was referring to sub-genre labeling, in general. I never accused anyone of intentionaly irritating me. [quote name='densuke']... battles taking up most of the last half of every episode in many series. That only leaves half a show to put some decent writing into, and some shows don't get even that much...[/quote] Point noted, though one could say the same thing about the mecha genre. [quote name='densuke']I don't understand the gist or intent of your comment about or even mention of Kare Kano.[/quote] I was simply stating an opinion. [quote name='densuke'] This thread seemed to be inviting members to post about series they liked.[/quote] Does that mean that no one has the right to share their opinions on other people's favorites? r2vq said that X/1999 was just ok, but I didn't get all hot and bothered and start re-evaluating what this thread is meant to be about. [quote name='densuke'] It is all one to me whether you trouble yourself to watch it or not...[/quote] So you don't mind if I choose not to watch it? Thank Goodness! :rolleyes:

[QUOTE=densuke]Gee, Sailor Moon is [i]mahou shoujo[/i] - not that it's a big crime to lump mahou shoujo in with shoujo titles, but mahou shoujo is generally aimed at a younger age group and I think overall those shows are not as strong in the writing and production values. It's not that I don't like them either. I just think they fare better when considered separately... ...[b]Kareshi Kanojo no Jijyou[/b] Thoughtful and charming, also hilarious and explosive. Kare Kano gives the look and feel of a first-rate shoujo manga better than any other adaptation. It also probably has the most crossover popularity, due to the strong male and female characters. Flawed by too many recap episodes, which to some make the ending seem forced. I think the ending is fine but would have liked to see better flow and more content. Licensed.[/QUOTE] I know that sailor moon is a "magical girl" anime, but it seem that the sexual themes and the blatent violence(i.e. Usagi getting cut in the face by the clock monster in season 1) made it more attractive to teens and young adults; btw, I never really found it necessary to separate [i]mahou shoujo[/i] from shoujo; labeling too many sub-genres can get irritating. As for [b]Kare Kano[/b], I never had a high school romance myself, and since I know that many shoujo anime work best when one can [b]relate[/b] to the story, I never bothered to watch it.

[quote name='r2vq']" Atashi wa Shoujo ja arimasen ga. shoujo no anime wa suki desu yo. ^^[/quote] "Ore mo. Shoujo anime o ai suru wa, anata wa shoujo inakute mo ii desu!" [quote name='r2vq] " [b]X/1999[/b'] was OKAaaaaaaaaaay.... I wouldn't call it the best in Shoujo Anime though. I found a lot of the anime to be taken up with boring fillers. Though I do like the concept of the angels and the seals. Each with a cool l33t pawa. My favourite character is Nataku. I have a wallscroll of him and there's a picture of him in my agenda. ^^"[/quote] " X is one of the few anime to touch me, emotionally; especially at the end of episode 19... My favorite character is Satsuki, btw." [quote name='r2vq']"If you like Shoujo anime you should watch Aishiteruze Baby (I can't help by advertise this everywhere I go ^^) a wonderful shoujo anime, though not mainstream...Other new series that I've noticed are Mahou Shoutai, and Kyou Kara Maou. Take a look into these series if you'd like something new to munch on. ^^"[/quote] I say: "Thanks! I'll check them out. I've also wanted to try 'Alice 19th', too."

[quote name='gendou ikari']WHy? Why must people hate my god sent hobby? Today at school I was talking to my friend about Azumanga Daioh at lunch time, and one of the students across from me rudely asked "Is that some of that Japanese crap?" I wanted to punch him, it sure as hell is better than american cartoons, thats for sure, and it's definatley better than the crap on the big screen, so why the hate? Why the controversy? I cannot understand it...[/quote] Here's a simple answer to why they all hate anime: Ignorant people fear what they don't understand and thus, they hate what they fear. Got it? Oh, and have you ever met the type who thinks all anime are hentai? Those people infuriate me!

I don't know if this sort of thread has already been done here, but I wanna know, if you are a shoujo fan, what are you top three shoujo anime of all time. Here are my favorites: 1. [B]X/1999-TV [/B] (referred to as just "X") By CLAMP The apocalyptic anime about 2 groups of superhumans fighting each other for the fate of Earth. This anime has one of the deepest stories ever and the most complaex characters. Even thought there seems to be quite a large number of characters, you'll end up memorizing and liking each one. 2.[B] Fushigi Yuugi [/B] (The Mysterious Play) By Yuu Watase A tale of a high shool girl who is transported to mystical world and is suddenly given the role of "Pristess of Suzaku" and is in charge of gathering the "Seven Stars of Suzaku". Not only will you be pulled into the romantic triangles that insue, but you'll laugh your a** off at the characters personalities! 3. [B]Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon [/B] by Naoko Takeuchi I grew up on this one so it always gets my props. Most of us know the story here: A teenager who is clumsy, ditzy, cries alot, and makes bad grades in school suddenly finds out (thanx to a talking black cat) that she is the sodlier of the moon, and one of the protectors of Earth.

[quote name='densuke']Hrm, I won't argue over your dislike of Blood or Kai Doh Maru, but I am not sure you would profitably extend your boycott to Ghost In The Shell: Standalone Complex, which has been fairly riveting for some 32 episodes now. Or Video Girl Ai for that matter...[/quote] I never saw those two yet, but I have planned to see Ghost in the shell 2: Innocense and the new Appleseed movie, which is all done in CG.

I also have the first volume of the Twelve Kingdoms. It's ok, but it seem to be way too much like Fushigi Yuugi.

[quote name='Dagger IX1']I don't know how successful this thread will be, but I thought it was worth a shot. The title basically says it all--come here to discuss series that have just been licensed, speculate about which ones will be picked up next,...[/quote] Well, I'm paticulary interested in Kaleido Star, a show about a girl who is trying to become a part of a famous circus. I saw the ADV preview and the animation looks beutiful. I also want Dragon Drive.

The [B]X Origional Soundtrack: Volume 2[/B] is one of the BEST anime st's ever. And anyone who doesn't think so has obviously never heard it. :smirk: [COLOR=Navy]I completely agree, but surely you can give us some concrete reasons. ~Dagger~[/COLOR]

Have any of you bought a defective copy of this series? I bought mine at Best Buy last week and when I watched it, it froze during the first ep. I had it exchanged, but the new copy also froze in the exact same place.