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@iAmCheway:
No, that wasn't directed at you. Only the NIMU NIMU

I confess that the SAO light novels is way better than the anime, but the anime isn't THAT bad.
Secondly, how can all of you watch Elfen Lied? I practically passed out on the first episode due to creepiness.
Thirdly! Anime must watch list. (In no specific order.)
- Anohana
- Natsume Yujin-cho
- Bakemonogatari
- Nisemonogatari
- Blue Exorcist
- Fate/Zero
- Humanity Has Declined (Ridiculous anime but addicting somehow. o.o)

[url=http://myanimelist.net/anime/5630/Higashi_no_Eden]Eden of the East[/url]
[url=http://myanimelist.net/anime/2025/Darker_than_Black:_Kuro_no_Keiyakusha]Darker Than Black, season 1 only[/url]
[url=http://myanimelist.net/anime/270/Hellsing]Hellsing[/url]
[url=http://myanimelist.net/anime/777/Hellsing_Ultimate]Hellsing Ultimate[/url]
[url=http://myanimelist.net/anime/889/Black_Lagoon]Black Lagoon[/url]
[url=http://myanimelist.net/anime/19/Monster]Monster[/url]
[url=http://myanimelist.net/anime/11843/Danshi_Koukousei_no_Nichijou]Daily Lives of High School Boys[/url]
[url=http://myanimelist.net/anime/877/Nana]Nana[/url]

Can someone explain to me why SAO is so bad? I get that there is some skipping going on but the plot is so interesting especially after last weeks episode..

[quote=FierceElmo]If you're looking for character development, it starts happening at episode 8 or so. The reason why they've delayed it so much is because the main story doesn't happen until 2 years after the game starts. This is why the anime feels really rushed in the first several episodes. The producers wanted to get through the side stories out of the way and quickly get into the main story. This is where you find all the character development you require [/quote]

... You're kidding me right? I'm up to date on Sword Art Online, both in the light novel and the anime. Character development doesn't happen. The character itself becomes established and he skips from being from a certain level to another /higher/ level. OTP development isn't character development if you're referring to Asuna entering the picture.

Fairy Tail, Fullmetal Alchemist, Fullmetal Alchemist 2:Brotherhood.
FMA, FMA 2:brotherhood.
The only difference is, FMA doesn't follow the manga, while FMA 2 brotherhood follows the manga.
FMA Brotherhood manga description: Edward and Alphonse Elric are two alchemist brothers searching for the legendary catalyst called the Philosopher's Stone, a powerful object which would allow them to recover their bodies (which were lost in an attempt to bring their mother back to life through alchemy). Born in the village of Resembool from the country of Amestris , the two brothers lived there with their mother Trisha Elric. Their father, Van Hohenheim, left home for unknown reasons and years later, Trisha died of a terminal illness, leaving the Elric brothers alone. After their mother's death, Edward became determined to bring her back through the use of alchemy, an advanced science in which objects can be created from raw materials. They researched Human Transmutation, a forbidden art in which one attempts to create or modify a human being. However, this attempt failed, ultimately resulting in the loss of Edward's left leg and Alphonse's entire body.
I would stll watch it FMA then FMA 2, I prefer FMA 2 brotherhood. I like the storyline more in that one.

Anymore? Keep going! I need to keep myself busy for the next week! D:

[quote=Amazing]Watch until the main character has his special ability activated. That's when the anime starts to pick up.

Also, don't listen to those who watch Sword Art Online, unless you're one of those people (like me) who are into super tsundere generic OTP with cute waifu-like girls... or Asuna. I love Asuna. Really though, don't watch Sword Art Online. It's .hack with /some/ action with no character development or much going on for it.[/quote]

If you're looking for character development, it starts happening at episode 8 or so. The reason why they've delayed it so much is because the main story doesn't happen until 2 years after the game starts. This is why the anime feels really rushed in the first several episodes. The producers wanted to get through the side stories out of the way and quickly get into the main story. This is where you find all the character development you require

[quote=iAmCheway]Yosuga No Sora is probably one of the best anime's I've ever watched. LOL[/quote]

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTuOBXZ3upA]NIMU NIMU NIMU NIMU[/url]

Sigh, all these Sword Art Online haters. Don't worry about them, give it a try, it's not half bad.

I am listing animes that FIT your criteria, but i will not say anything about it being i like or not.

[url=http://myanimelist.net/anime/11759/Accel_World]Accel World[/url]
[url=http://myanimelist.net/anime/11757/Sword_Art_Online]Sword Art Offline.[/url]
[url=http://myanimelist.net/anime/8630/Hidan_no_Aria]Hidan no aria[/url]
[url=http://myanimelist.net/anime/13535/Binbougami_ga!]Binbougami ga![/url]

I second SAO haha
the anime starts off pretty slow, but it really picks up at around episode 8.

I read the light novel (up until volume 7), and it didn't disappoint me

EDIT: IDK about bleach & naruto, but one piece is really good.

@metaghost4: I like to make things difficult.

@metaghost4: That's OK. So do Kishimoto, Kubo, and Oda.

Black Butler
Mirai Nikki
Elfen Lied

[quote=metaghost4]@Davyn: I think countering that opinion would be easier.[/quote]

Yes, there would be less to write. Do tell. I'm up for a good laugh.

[quote=metaghost4]Naruto - Ninjas
Bleach - Grim Reapers
One Piece - Pirates

Must I say more?[/quote]

Explain in detail why all three are terrible. Because you could write an essay.

Sword Art Online.

[quote=SweetArts]I tried watching clannad, and I was getting bored. <etc, etc> ninjas[/quote]

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[quote=SweetArts]EDIT: I tried watching clannad, and I was getting bored I want to try finding something like naruto or angel beats. Like, action and unrealistic abilities, or like ninja.[/quote]

You either have ADD or terrible taste in anime for liking Naruto.
Or both.

EDIT: I tried watching clannad, and I was getting bored I want to try finding something like naruto or angel beats. Like, action and unrealistic abilities, or like ninja.

Great Teacher Onizuka
Beelzebub
Samurai Champloo
Durarara
Steins Gate
Gintama

Code Geass is a fun anime to watch, but it's kind of saddening towards the end.

[quote=SweetArts]@Phong128992 Why are there so many code geass anime's o.o
@Pantheon What's GTO? like, what does the letters g t o stand for?[/quote]

There are only two main seasons (The first and R2). The others are an OVA, and an animated picture book.

And GTO stands for Great Teacher Onizuka. Watch it now.

[quote=Ricee]You must not have read the rest of the books. There's TONS of character development. All the secondary characters don't get much, but we see a lot in the main characters to come.[/quote]

I'm judging the anime and exclusively the anime. I've read the light novel and I'm not going to trick the OP there's such a thing when there isn't.

@RisingRain: It's overrated because it's good. and I was recommending things to her taste. Deathnote and Angel Beats are both overrated and popular, so I recommended her overrated and popular anime that was similar to those.
Secondly, I've watched all current SAO episodes and continuing to watch SAO. I'm just saying that SAO at it's current state is NOT WORTH recommending.

@Phong128992 Why are there so many code geass anime's o.o
@Pantheon What's GTO? like, what does the letters g t o stand for?

[quote=Ricee]You must not have read the rest of the books. There's TONS of character development. All the secondary characters don't get much, but we see a lot in the main characters to come.[/quote]

Accel World has a much better story.

Code Geass . or anything 8 above from my list .
http://myanimelist.net/animelist/phong128992

[quote=Reticent]People should stop recommending Sword Art Online. The first few episodes are worthless and it hasn't gotten that far after those worthless episodes. e-e
I recommend Code Geass : It's about some genius who wants to make a better world for his blind sister by thwarting the government or something using a mind control power. It's got mecha.
Clannad: Slice of life genre, heartbreaking and good character development like angel beats (not much action)[/quote]

It's pretty funny, because the two you recommended weren't honestly that much better. Especially loloverratedCodeGeass.
And OMGICRIEDITSTHEBESTANIMUEVERClannad.

@Weregarurumon wait, so what's the anime similar to digimon?

MÄR: Marchen Awakens Romance.

You never cease to amaze me on your horrible to mediocre tastes, Basilmarket.

@dcp88 you said it was like digimon! D:

@DarkKusagari Are you talking about Modoka Magica? like some other guy mentioned?

People should stop recommending Sword Art Online. The first few episodes are worthless and it hasn't gotten that far after those worthless episodes. e-e
I recommend Code Geass : It's about some genius who wants to make a better world for his blind sister by thwarting the government or something using a mind control power. It's got mecha.
Clannad: Slice of life genre, heartbreaking and good character development like angel beats (not much action)

[quote=Amazing]Watch until the main character has his special ability activated. That's when the anime starts to pick up.

Also, don't listen to those who watch Sword Art Online, unless you're one of those people (like me) who are into super tsundere generic OTP with cute waifu-like girls... or Asuna. I love Asuna. Really though, don't watch Sword Art Online. It's .hack with /some/ action with no character development or much going on for it.[/quote]

You must not have read the rest of the books. There's TONS of character development. All the secondary characters don't get much, but we see a lot in the main characters to come.

Fooly Cooly (FLCL)
Short anime only 6 episodes long, fighting, comedy, and small bits of romance and drama. Mad old though so not sure where you'll find it, oh actually wait it may be subbed on youtube gimmie a sec.
EDIT: Heres it Subbed on Youtube. [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhUyc6Tsclo&list=SPF67B4B83CEDF0B14&index=1&feature=plpp_video][/url]

[quote=ThePepsi]I'd recommend Accel World.
Enough action for you. Please don't stop watching the anime once you see the main character.

http://myanimelist.net/anime/11759/Accel_World[/quote]

Watch until the main character has his special ability activated. That's when the anime starts to pick up.

Also, don't listen to those who watch Sword Art Online, unless you're one of those people (like me) who are into super tsundere generic OTP with cute waifu-like girls... or Asuna. I love Asuna. Really though, don't watch Sword Art Online. It's .hack with /some/ action with no character development or much going on for it.

Edit:
Since I get randomly quoted and lectured, I'd like to clarify something.

I'm [i]completely[/i] up to date with the anime and light novel. I've read all the chapters and watched all the episodes so I KNOW what I'm talking about here.

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann.

Short, manly, and mechas.

I'd recommend Accel World.
Enough action for you. Please don't stop watching the anime once you see the main character.

http://myanimelist.net/anime/11759/Accel_World

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