Legend of Korra: The Full Picture *spoilers duh*

[DemolitionSquid]

I still stand by my belief that Azumanga Daioh is the greatest anime/manga of all time.

Nice choice. Azumanga Daioh is in my top 10.


HOWEVER


The greatest anime is Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, and no one will ever convince me otherwise.

[Nissa]

While I doubt that could possibly be any better than Azumanga, I'll give it a shot.

[DemolitionSquid]

While I doubt that could possibly be any better than Azumanga, I'll give it a shot.

TTGL is the purest embodiment of amalgamated anime tropes.

Mechas? Check.
Animal people? Check.
Extravagant characters who demand your attention? Check.
Fanservice for both sexes? Check.
Power levels increasing to ridiculous levels? Check.
A coherent, interesting plot about the fate of the universe? Check.

An over-the-top ride of pure nonsensical fun, like Guardians Of The Galaxy or Pacific Rim? Check.

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On a side note, here's a short list of anime similar to Azumanga Daioh you might enjoy:

Nichijou (all female)

School Rumble (2 seasons, dubbed)

Kill Me Baby! (all female, dubbed)

Sabagebu! (all female)

Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun

Cromartie High (all male, dubbed)

[TheEconomist]

I like how the pinnacle of emotional conveyance in anime is to have the character twitch for a minute or two completely unable to respond to simple stimuli.

[Gradius]

I like how the pinnacle of emotional conveyance in anime is to have the character twitch for a minute or two completely unable to respond to simple stimuli.

Vegeta in Dragonball z when he keeps finding out that people are more powerful than him no matter how much he trains lol

[DonnyZeDoof]

Too many kiddy animes here.

Have any of you seen Legend of the Galactic Heroes? It's a political space opera that explores an intergalactical conflict between a faction run by a democracy and a faction run by a dictatorship. What I like about it is that there's no black and white to basically anything. Both the pros and cons of democracy and dictatorship are explored and in the end they leave it for you to decide which one is better. Don't expect people with powers or giant robots in the anime. It primarily focuses on philosophical discourse.

This is my favourite anime because I haven't seen anything like it before from any medium.

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Too many kiddy animes here.

Have any of you seen Legend of the Galactic Heroes? It's a political space opera that explores an intergalactical conflict between a faction run by a democracy and a faction run by a dictatorship. What I like about it is that there's no black and white to basically anything. Both the pros and cons of democracy and dictatorship are explored and in the end they leave it for you to decide which one is better. Don't expect people with powers or giant robots in the anime. It primarily focuses on philosophical discourse.

This is my favourite anime because I haven't seen anything like it before from any medium.

[DemolitionSquid]

Too many kiddy animes here.

Have any of you seen Legend of the Galactic Heroes? It's a political space opera that explores an intergalactical conflict between a faction run by a democracy and a faction run by a dictatorship. What I like about it is that there's no black and white to basically anything. Both the pros and cons of democracy and dictatorship are explored and in the end they leave it for you to decide which one is better. Don't expect people with powers or giant robots in the anime. It primarily focuses on philosophical discourse.

This is my favourite anime because I haven't seen anything like it before from any medium.

That would be Legend Of The Galactic Heroes. Its Star Trekky, which is a good thing.

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If you want some more adult, "mature" anime here's a short list of my mainstream favorites:

Akira

Princess Mononoke

Grave Of The Fireflies

Ghost In The Shell
Ghost In The Shell 2: Innocence
Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Ghost In The Shell: 2nd GIG
Ghost In The Shell: Solid State Society
Ghost In The Shell: Arise

Psycho-Pass
Psycho-Pass 2
Psycho-Pass: The Movie

Ergo Proxy

Steins;Gate
Steins;Gate: The Movie

Cowboy Bebop
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie

Crest Of The Stars
Banner Of The Stars
Banner Of The Stars 2

Planetes

Death Note

Shiki

Mushishi
Mushishi Zoku Shou

Spice And Wolf
Spice And Wolf 2

Elfen Lied

[DonnyZeDoof]

I tried Ergo Proxy once.

Didn't have a clue on what was going on even after 3 episodes.

Definitely one of the most bizzare animes I've ever seen.

[DemolitionSquid]

I tried Ergo Proxy once.

Didn't have a clue on what was going on even after 3 episodes.

Definitely one of the most bizarre animes I've ever seen.

"Bizzare" is an apt description. Its the most "unusual" one on this list for sure, with the best theme song. Kiri by Monoral is sonic bliss.

Runner up goes to Elfen Lied, which is a masterpiece of perversion I recommend purely so I can watch my friends suffer and rage

[Nissa]

TTGL is the purest embodiment of amalgamated anime tropes.

Mechas? Check.
Animal people? Check.
Extravagant characters who demand your attention? Check.
Fanservice for both sexes? Check.
Power levels increasing to ridiculous levels? Check.
A coherent, interesting plot about the fate of the universe? Check.

You lost me at "fanservice", bro. That, and ridiculous power levels is something of an anime trope, and I'm a bit tired of it. After Hunter X Hunter and Irregular at Magic High School, I kind of want to just watch a chill anime now.

Has anyone seen Eureka Seven?