Kaiji, going to finish it before the second season starts. Such an intense show and Kaiji is an amazing character.

I'm technically watching Hokuto no Ken and Galaxy Express 999, though not at an alarming rate.

What a coincidence, I'm watching HSx365 too.

I'm on a quest to watch every Shaft show there is right now.

I plan to rewatch Hidamari at least 9 more times in my life.

Are we all on a Hidamari Sketch spree? I just finished watching all 3 seasons.

>>2449
I'm a big SHAFT fan, trying to watch Maria†Holic right now since there's a sequal next season. I'm on episode 3.

I plan to watch Kaiji at least 4 more times in my life, too.

I pretty much only watch old shows. I don't have time to watch things as they come out, so I'm always WAY behind. Hell, I've had After Story on hold for almost two years.

>>2455
>After Story

It's the worth to see half.

>>2456
was that a sentence

>>2457
He was saying; it (after story) is the worth-to-see half [of clannad].

>>2458
yes, that's it. thanks. sorry.

>>2458
oh ok

Currently watching Tweeny Witches
FUKKEN AWESOME. Why haven't I watch this before?

Just finished shukufaku no campanella today, finishing seitokai yakuindomo now.
Then i can actually pick up on some older stuff.

Finally finished Macross 7 after months of watching one or two episodes a week. Still have the movie and OVAs, then I'm going to start on Macross Frontier.

I'm taking the time to watch all the old studio ghibli films for the first time.

I'm watching the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure OVA now. I'm looking for older, manly anime because I'm kind of jaded about current anime. I also watched the Wild 7 OVA recently.

Patlabo, Maison Ikkoku, and Crest/Banner of the stars.

>>2479
>Maison Ikkoku
Hell yeah. The only Rumiko Takahashi series that I really enjoy.

The only "old" series I've been watching is Evangelion (again)...

Oh, and High School of the Dead, but that was from summer last year. I thought that they handled it surprisingly well (whoever 'they' are). I had the prejudice it would be completely diverging from the manga storyline, and there would be loads of QUALITY. Glad I was wrong. Even the soundtrack is awesome - Although I think that's why I'm so hyped about it in the first place.

I've been wanting to watch Infinite Ryvius for a while, but, alas, can't find a working torrent. I might actually have to buy the box-set somewhere.

Well, what do you know? I'm watching Hidamari Sketch Hoshimitsu. Just 3 episodes left so I'm going at a VERY slow pace to make last longer.

I'm also watching Sora no Otoshimono, the Gundam Trylogy, and downloading Fate/Stay Night to watch it along the next few weeks.

I'm having a tendency to drop shows this season to make time to watch old ones. Apart from Madoka and Fractale no show really made me expect the next episode.

>>2478
did you know that the guy who writes it was killed in the tsunami before you started watching it?

>>2451 here

Finished Maria†Holic now, it had some pretty funny parts. Not the best show i've ever watched, but it wasn't terrible either.

To the folks in this thread that have seen Kaiji, would you recommend it to someone with no experience or real interest in gambling or gambling anime?

>>2483
Yes. I'd never seen a gambling anime before Kaiji and I loved it. Kaiji isn't so much about gambling as it is about the power of the human spirit anyway.

As a fan of classical music I'm making an effort to watch all of Nodame Cantabile. There are 3 seasons (I think?) and a bunch of OVAs.

>>2482
No, I didn't know that. That sucks if it's true. I heard that Ritz Kobayashi hasn't reported in yet either. Now is a pretty bad time for mangaka in Japan.

>>2490

It's not true as far as I know. What was true the last time I checked was that there hadn't been any reports on his whereabouts since the quake, but there are no indications of his death

I just finished watching Rec.
It was really good for such a short series.

noir

>>2501
I watched Ivu no Jikan a couple of months ago and quite enjoyed it and also enjoyed Rec, another short series.
Therefore this thread is now also about short series (less than 10 episodes or less than 4 hours total running time) that are good.

I'm finishing Now and Then, Here and There and just started on Record of Lodoss War. I'm enjoying Record of Lodoss War, and while I can't say Now and Then, Here and There is "entertaining" I can certainly say that I'm interested in it. I almost exclusively watch older shows, and as of now I am attempting to watch all "classics" of old /a/.

>>2515

Are you enjoying it?

I dropped it years ago due to boredom, and never went back.

Kuchuu Buranko

Watching Tatami Galaxy, and pausing on every line so that I can actually read the protagonist's subs. Totally rapid fire dialogue.

>>2557
The first episodes are a pain in the ass to get used to, it gets better later on though.

>>2557

I just got this show too, and I'm looking forward to it.

>>2522

its kind of reminds me of read or die, it seems like its spending a lot of time developing a complicated story and characters. i'm 13 eps in and still not sure if i should drop it.

I'm watching Kemonozume which continues to stun me with its art direction. It's worth watching for the scenery porn alone. Next on my list is >>2470

Last two I watched were Yoake Mae Yori Ruri Iro Na and Kaliedo Star. Was going to start watching UFO no Natsu, Bokura ga Ita, or Le Chevalier D'Eon until I turned retarded.

>>2562
>Yoake Mae Yori Ruri Iro Na
What made you want to watch the cabbage anime?

>>2563
As cliched as it as, I really enjoy romantic comedies. Especially when you actually care about the main couple. Feena is such a lovely girl too. It was short and sweet.

>>2562
UFO no Natsu is pretty similar to Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora if you've seen that, but I actually like it better. Bokura ga Ita was cute, but made me rage at times too. Been meaning to watch Le Chevalier D'Eon myself.

Just finished TTGL for the 6th time. God damn I love this show so much.

Watching Ichigo Mashimaro and Hayate s1 lately (well, finishing Mashimaro then starting on Hayate.)
mashimaro is friggen adorable, though Miu is pretty annoying at times.

Started watching Ashita no Nadja per the recommendation of a friend, haven't seen much yet, but it's a rather nice and cute shoujo anime so far

Right now, I'm watching Kaiji and Evangelion. Just finished the original series of Eva, and gonna be starting the movies soon. Afterwards, I have Fate/Stay Night and Planetes to watch.

Also, I just had to pause and take this screencap on the last episode.

Slowly getting through Baccano and El Cazador de Bruja. I'm not really into the whole pre-50s and mafia/mobster aesthetics so Baccano isn't really gripping me. . .and while Cazador is more intriguing, it has less action and fewer giant mutated wasps than I expected. I'll still be sticking with both of them for now though.

watching kino's journey, and then the second rebuild movie. nothing else until next month as im at 379gb out of my 110gb cap.

>>2612
Do yourself a favor and don't watch F/SN. It is atrociously bad. Read the VN instead.

I started watching Berserk but I wasnt really feeling it

>>2613
I find it hard to believe that someone could watch those 2 shows and find El Cazador to be more intriguing. it has some snappy dialogue but thats about it.

>>2616
I strictly meant the aesthetic/setting. Bounty hunters in Mexico tickles my fancy more than old-timey mobsters.

Hidamari Sketch, Outlaw Star and Samurai Champloo.

I feel pretty behind with the times.

>>2614 here

The last episode of Kino's Journey sure caught me by surprise. Overall I enjoyed the series.

Recently finished Ika Musume and Strike Witches. Currently watching Strike Witches 2 and Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni.

just started kanon. not really that old, but it seems to be old by the standards of /an/…

>>2734
Who wouldn't consider a nine year old anime "old"?

>>2735
no one watches the 2002 version.

The 2006 version was a real visual treat that still holds up well today. The VN on the other hand came out in what 99? So it is old but still excellent.

The latest thing I played catchup on was the Slayers. Yeah, 90's stuff totally qualifies as old now ;_; Why it took me so long to see it is beyond me. The Slayers Next was just great.

I watched Kaiji again for the next season. Apart from that, i'm taking a break so that I can prepare myself for vast disappointment for most of the shows airing.

Finished Battle Programmer Shirase. It was thoroughly enjoyable.

>>2501
I just watched it too. It was pretty good.

god fucking dammit kyoani.
kanon was a great series, i really enjoyed it. one night i sat down to watch one ep before bed and ended up marathoning five cause it was just that sugoi, but then i see kyoani doing cheap repetitive shit like this - makes me feel like i was raped and enjoyed it. oh and i loved endless eight too, watched every episode with relish and then i watched them all again. its like being the victim in an abusive relationship.

>>2804
I knew I wasn't the only one that thought they looked like they were separated at birth!

>>2811
They have the same seiyuu and everything

Just finished Sketchbook Full Color's it was great, but why most the best characters have the least screentime?

Also watching LoGH and Heartcatch Precure.

>>2815
I wish there was another season. I felt sad during the last episode when they finally revealed why it's called full colors. I also teared up a little.

>>2817

Oh wow, I didn't notice that about the "colors", pretty nice. And yeah, a second season would've been nice, with such a nice cast.

But there's always the manga, right?

>>2817
>I also teared up a little.

I cried full force.

>>2826
The manga is more comedy 4koma than laid back slice of life.

Kurozuka, which is incredibly awesome for something I've never heard anyone talk about.

Blassreiter, which I'm not sure what to think of. Based on the first few episodes it looks like Nitro+ trying to do a superhero story and Gonzo throwing in a ton of bad CG.

Kiminozo/Rumbling Hearts. Very melodramatic and soap opera-y in a mostly good way, and it takes place mostly after high school which is a nice change of pace. The whole "you can't tell her she was in a coma for three years" thing seemed kinda contrived but it worked out alright.

Watched Fractale. I liked the ending but overall the show was kinda boring, and the "derp your ecchi Clain" jokes were repetitive and unfunny.

Hidamari Sketch x ☆☆☆ (season 3) now. Just like previous seasons, it seems to take a dip in quality midway through when they feature Miyako less, but the new characters are a nice addition. But it makes me sad that I will never have a rainbow-colored morning shower. ;_;

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I watched Asura Cryin 2. The first season was so terrible that I didn't watch the second when it aired, but seeing mentions of it being much better than the first agitated my completionism and got me to watch it. Luckily they were right, season two is way better. Maybe even good enough to make the time wasted on season one worth it.

I've been watching Monster, 4th season of Gintama, Black Jack, Legend of Galactic Heroes, and the Getter Robo series.

Now watching Nanoha. A bit more fanservicey than I expected.

>>4018
i just finished watching the first season of nanoha. im watching elfen lied for a break, and then im going onto the second season.

Finally got around to watching Galaxy angel, bout darn time to, had first season on dvd for more then a year now.
First epiode kind of threw me off, mostly the voice acting that bugged me, becuase they went really what I expected the characters to sound like, but once I got used to it I found myself really loving this show, all the characters are each just grate, and the episodes aren't dragged out being 15 minutes, good for a quick pick me up I think.
and can't forget that op.. I mean literally, it got stuck in my head..

>>4019
it seems a bit late now, but you may be interested to know, that The Nanoha movie is a much better done version of the first season.

Currently watching Cardcaptor Sakura with my sister. Finally hit the second half of the show and it looks like things are about to pick up.

Finished watching Big O a few nights ago. Decent series, unsatisfying ending.

I've never really been into the cutesy and moe stuff so I haven't actually watched any. A friend of mine really enjoys them and I decided to check out Lucky Star and K-On out because of that. I'm still torrenting them but I'm finally going to watch them.

>>4072

Just don't expect a plot. Slice-of-life moe kinda shows are just about the characters doing nothing.

>>4074
As long as the characters are good, there is character growth and a skeletal plot I'll be fine (mainly the first two). Do K-On and Lucky Star have good character growth and development as the shows go along?

>>4072
Just don't judge LS on the first 4 episodes, even the biggest of fans agree that they suck.

>>4079
pretty decent amount actually.

>>4082
That's funny, I dropped Lucky Star after the fourth episode. I'd go pick it up again, but I'm not sure I care anymore. My plotless slice of life tolerance is pretty low anyway.

>>4079
K-ON!: the absolute minimal amount
Lucky Star: none at all

>>4085

I just can't understand how you feel like this. My tolerance for plot-filled serious series is pretty low; I can (and do) digest one at a time, but I can watch multiple SoLs. I suppose the confusion/bemusement is mutual though.

>>4143
It is. I'm not counting actual comedies in that quota, though, just stuff like K-On! or A-channel, or Lucky Star, from what I could tell. Cute girls doing cute things is great, but I also like to have character and plot development or humor, otherwise I get bored. And if those can be combined all the better.

>>4143

I like to alternate between episodes of story driven action series and plotless moe shows. Keeps me from burning out on one thing.

>>4144
Lucky Star is totally a comedy. unlike K-On it has actual jokes.

>>4161
>Lucky Star
>Jokes

wwwww. At least the girls in K-on were pretty cute. Lucky Star didn't even have that going for it.

>>4164
Do you really want to see what happens to people who imply that Tsukasa isn't cute?

>>4165
Go ahead. I don't want no trouble, but I honestly thought she was the ugliest lucky star, and I absolutely loathe meganekko characters, so that's saying something. I am sorry for going against the grain.

Lucky Star season 2 fucking when.

>>4180
fucking never

>>4167
That's fine, I just saw an opportunity to make a threat paired with that Tsukasa pic.

>>4164

>At least the girls in K-on were pretty cute. Lucky Star didn't even have that going for it.

I just finished kurenai and had no idea what the fuck was going on for the entire show

am going to watch 2 episodes of blood+ every day starting tomorrow so that i can watch the new one airing next season. ive never tried marathoning a show over 26 episodes, but i have a feeling that it will wear me out

>>4193
You're probably wasting your time.

The new one looks stand alone.

Just finished Eve no Jikan. It was fantastic, but ending left me kind of unsatisfied. We didn't learn what Takisaka Incident was, and I really would have liked to see how the relationship between Masaki and his father ended up. Wiki article says there's a possibility for a second season. Well, I can hope. And, even though I'll watch it, can anyone confirm if the movie adds much without spoiling anything? Just a simple yes/no would be enough.

>>4337
I haven't seen either yet, but according to MAL:
>It includes all the OVAs and completely new scenes giving details on the background story of some characters.

>>4340
I hadn't checked it throughly in case of spoiler, so thank you, good sir.