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Anime recommendations?

I just finished Anohana and I need another show to fill the void left in my heart :(

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  1. burntcookie90
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    I'm surprisingly into My Hero Academia.

    I'm surprisingly into My Hero Academia.

    6 votes
  2. [2]
    lesalecop
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    Katanagatari. Sort of just solid overall with a visually appealing style.

    Katanagatari. Sort of just solid overall with a visually appealing style.

    5 votes
    1. Durinthal
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      I'm watching Katanagatari now, it's definitely unique and worth a try but not for everyone. Nisio Isin wrote the novels that the anime's adapting and I don't think I'm a fan of his style (couldn't...

      I'm watching Katanagatari now, it's definitely unique and worth a try but not for everyone. Nisio Isin wrote the novels that the anime's adapting and I don't think I'm a fan of his style (couldn't get into the Monogatari series that he also wrote).

      1 vote
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    Kenik
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    If the anime is anything like the VN (and reviews seem to suggest this is the case), I can't recommend Steins;Gate enough. I'll warn you ahead of time that the first half-ish can be a real slog,...

    If the anime is anything like the VN (and reviews seem to suggest this is the case), I can't recommend Steins;Gate enough. I'll warn you ahead of time that the first half-ish can be a real slog, but the payoff is absolutely worth it. It goes from 0 to 60 REAL quick, and once you hit that point, I promise you'll want to binge to the end.

    4 votes
    1. SpaceCowBoi
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      It's only 24 episodes so I'm definitely down to take it on!

      It's only 24 episodes so I'm definitely down to take it on!

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    ZaphodBeebblebrox
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    I recently watched Madoka Magica, and it was extremely good. I would recommend it to anyone.

    I recently watched Madoka Magica, and it was extremely good. I would recommend it to anyone.

    4 votes
    1. silva-rerum
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      Seconded, this show is a mindfuck in the best of ways.

      Seconded, this show is a mindfuck in the best of ways.

  5. jellybones
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    If you want something warm and fuzzy watch Usagi Drop.

    If you want something warm and fuzzy watch Usagi Drop.

    3 votes
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    NoirAngel
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    If you liked Anohana Clannad is the next up.

    If you liked Anohana Clannad is the next up.

    3 votes
    1. SpaceCowBoi
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      Yes! My friend just recommended that to me. It's on the list!

      Yes! My friend just recommended that to me. It's on the list!

      1 vote
    2. Heichou
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      Although I will say: If you're a stickler for art style, Clannad might rub you the wrong way. It was animated during the awkward transitional phase between 90's realistic style and '10s moe style....

      Although I will say: If you're a stickler for art style, Clannad might rub you the wrong way. It was animated during the awkward transitional phase between 90's realistic style and '10s moe style. I, personally cannot watch the series due to the art but if you don't care, I've heard it called the greatest romance anime/manga of all time

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    glass_table_girl
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    I really, really like Made in Abyss. Only one season of it is out and it's ongoing, but like, holy shit. Incredible story so far, and the backgrounds and music are incredible.

    I really, really like Made in Abyss. Only one season of it is out and it's ongoing, but like, holy shit. Incredible story so far, and the backgrounds and music are incredible.

    2 votes
    1. [4]
      elf
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      SFX: the rumble of scientific confusion

      fill the void left in my heart

      Made in Abyss

      SFX: the rumble of scientific confusion

      1 vote
      1. [2]
        dfin
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        MiA will fill the void and then replace it with one twice as wide, haha. But man, such a good watch.

        MiA will fill the void and then replace it with one twice as wide, haha. But man, such a good watch.

        3 votes
      2. glass_table_girl
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        Is there anything that fills a giant hole better than world-sized giant hole where best dad lives?

        Is there anything that fills a giant hole better than world-sized giant hole where best dad lives?

        2 votes
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    acr
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    Trigun and FLCL. Apparently they did another season of FLCL but I never looked into it. It had been years since I watched original and when I heard the news of them bringing it back I didnt follow up.

    Trigun and FLCL. Apparently they did another season of FLCL but I never looked into it. It had been years since I watched original and when I heard the news of them bringing it back I didnt follow up.

    2 votes
    1. [3]
      dfin
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      Well they are doing another season of FLCL. I think two of the episodes are out now?

      Well they are doing another season of FLCL. I think two of the episodes are out now?

      1. acr
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        See, I have no idea. Edit - I meant - See, I have no clue what I am talking about. I will check it out this week, and see what the new season is about. Probably a different story.

        See, I have no idea.

        Edit - I meant - See, I have no clue what I am talking about. I will check it out this week, and see what the new season is about. Probably a different story.

      2. Durinthal
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        FLCL Progressive aired its first episode on Adult Swim last night. Haven't seen it myself since I wasn't enthusiastic about the original, but heard some good things about it. They aired the first...

        FLCL Progressive aired its first episode on Adult Swim last night. Haven't seen it myself since I wasn't enthusiastic about the original, but heard some good things about it.

        They aired the first episode of Alternative (the third season) back on April 1st, though the rest of it won't air until I believe September.

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    dfin
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    I've really loved the two seasons of Konosuba that are out. Have any genres that you're interested in, specifically? Given your username (if you haven't already seen them): Samurai Champloo Trigun...

    I've really loved the two seasons of Konosuba that are out.

    Have any genres that you're interested in, specifically?

    Given your username (if you haven't already seen them):

    • Samurai Champloo
    • Trigun
    • Black Lagoon

    And basically anything from Studio Bones.

    2 votes
    1. [2]
      hook
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      I would add to that: Trava Red Line Space Dandy

      I would add to that:

      • Trava
      • Red Line
      • Space Dandy
      1. dfin
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        Watched Redline then bought the Blue Ray. That movie is pure adrenaline. I love it!

        Watched Redline then bought the Blue Ray. That movie is pure adrenaline. I love it!

  10. Hypersapien
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    I kinda like Mushishi.

    I kinda like Mushishi.

    2 votes
  11. aki
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    What kind of shows are you into? If you want to watch a really unique show try Houseki No Kuni from last season. It's the only 3DCG show that I've really loved. Give it the span of an episode to...

    What kind of shows are you into? If you want to watch a really unique show try Houseki No Kuni from last season. It's the only 3DCG show that I've really loved. Give it the span of an episode to hook you, it's story, animation, framing and direction has been one of the standout ones for me in recent TV anime. It's also got a stellar OST.

    1 vote
  12. sid
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    Steins;gate is an excellent sci-fi thriller and the sequel (Steins;gate 0, airing this season) is just as good so far.

    Steins;gate is an excellent sci-fi thriller and the sequel (Steins;gate 0, airing this season) is just as good so far.

    1 vote
  13. talklittle
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    I'm taking my time watching Violet Evergarden slowly. It's kind of a serious slice-of-life (I'm no good with genres), with an ongoing backstory. It's very pretty, as expected for Kyoto Animation....

    I'm taking my time watching Violet Evergarden slowly. It's kind of a serious slice-of-life (I'm no good with genres), with an ongoing backstory. It's very pretty, as expected for Kyoto Animation. I'm finding some of the stories unexpectedly very touching even when they center around side characters.

    1 vote
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    cheenar
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    I got three recommendations for you and I cannot praise them enough. Each anime I think is worth going into without too much detail because you'll get to experience the rush of not knowing what's...

    I got three recommendations for you and I cannot praise them enough. Each anime I think is worth going into without too much detail because you'll get to experience the rush of not knowing what's coming.

    I have to preface all of these with one blanket statement. I found them all amazingly enticing because the show was truly a self-contained show. I have seen a lot of anime that requires some working knowledge of Japanese geography and culture in order to understand the nuances of it. All of these following shows do not require any of the such and can be enjoyed and analyzed throughly.

    1. Death Note:
      Super, super, super popular anime in the United States (Cartoon Network syndicated it for a while). The show follows an epic battle between two geniuses and explores the themes of religion and morality very well. The show is truly a gripping one so I would suggest just loading up the first episode and diving in. Episodes: 37~

    2. Another:
      Another is a horror anime that is not too gory and not too scary. It is definitely one to watch whenever you can, just make sure you get to it. Episodes: 12~

    3. Monster:
      This anime blew me away. I cannot remember how I found out about it because it's not available on Crunchyroll or easily on the web. I just came across it one day and now have all the episodes saved to a personal archive. This show is truly a crazy one, I'd call it Death Note on steroids. This show is rather long at 74 episodes.

    Sorry if my episode count is off by the way, I am going off my memory.

    1 vote
    1. SpaceCowBoi
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      Thank you for the recommendations! I'm definitely going to have to check out Another

      Thank you for the recommendations! I'm definitely going to have to check out Another

  15. elf
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    If you want something funny and on the fluffier side, the Working!! anime is great.

    If you want something funny and on the fluffier side, the Working!! anime is great.

  16. Durinthal
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    One that I finished recently and love is Honey and Clover, following art students in college. It's quite melancholic though so maybe not good for recovering from Anohana.

    One that I finished recently and love is Honey and Clover, following art students in college. It's quite melancholic though so maybe not good for recovering from Anohana.

  17. Hassium
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    I'm working my way through Gintama right now, love that show to bits and it's got a lot of laughs if you need something light

    I'm working my way through Gintama right now, love that show to bits and it's got a lot of laughs if you need something light

  18. h313
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    This is an old one, but Hanasaku Iroha is a great slice of life show about finding happiness in everyday monotony, as well as a purpose in life. I started it a couple days after committing to a...

    This is an old one, but Hanasaku Iroha is a great slice of life show about finding happiness in everyday monotony, as well as a purpose in life. I started it a couple days after committing to a college which just made it all the more relevant to myself. The show's has its flaws (especially episode 3), but past that episode it's great.