Genre is located after the title in the [ ].
Title
One-Line Description Studio
Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo (The Girl who Leapt through time) [adventure/well-rounded] A high school girl gains the power to time travel, and rather enjoys it. Only later does she find out that it comes with consequence. The character designer is the same for Neon Genesis Evangelion and FLCL.
Kadokawa Shoten, Madhouse
Princess Mononoke [adventure] Cursed by a demon god trying to destroy his village, Ashitaka leaves his village to find a cure. His journey pulls him into a battle of man versus the forest gods. Studio Ghibli
Nausicaa, Valley of the Wind [adventure] Archetypical story of a warrior princess...
Anime recommendations: other
siu tou on 9.01.2009
Title
One-Line Description Studio
Mushishi A mushishi travels the world helping people with their seemingly supernatural mushi problems. Mushi are beings that most humans can not see, but are similar to the gods of nature. I completely love this anime - a nice mellow change of pace with an interesting concept and seperate by linked stories to keep you thinking. Artland
Natsume Yuujinchou / Zoku Natsume YuujinchouLike Mushishi meets Kekkaishi. Natsume is usually a target for spirits and is troubled by them. After moving to a new home, he finds the 'Book of Friends' amongst items he inherited from his grandmother, which has the power to command the spirits whose names are...
Anime recommendations: scary, mystery
siu tou on 9.01.2009
Title
One-Line Description Studio
Shigofumi A shinigami who delivers the last words from the dead has a unique situation in that she is the only shinigami that ages. She also has mysterious past that comes to light when a high school student recognizes her. JC Staff, Bandai, Genco
Kara no Kyoukai ~ Garden of Sinners A string of supernatural suicides baffle police requires an individual with her own super natural powers. Intriguing cinematrography and beautiful art. Music by Yuki Kajiura (Mai Hime, Noir, Tsubasa, Aquarian Age).
ufotable, Aniplex, Kodansha, Notes
Ghost Hunt A supernatural detective agency picks up an unlikely assisstant who is unaware of her own powers. By the same author...
Anime recommendations: comedy
siu tou on 9.01.2009
Title
One-Line Description Studio
Moyashimon - Tales of Agriculture A college entrance student had the ability to see and talk to microbes - and they are soooo cute (and a little mischievous)! (Pictured above)
Shirogumi, Dentsu, Fuji
Lucky Star Similar to Azumanga Daioh, this one follows a group of high school girls, and the main one is a game playing otaku. Kyoto Animation
Azumanga Daioh A group of high school girls, one a child prodigy and another in desperate need of Ritalin. Give it a few episodes and it will grow on you. Genco, J.C. Sta...
Anime recommendations: shoujo (for girls), romance, lighter
siu tou on 9.01.2009
Title
One-Line Description Studio
Nodame Cantible / Nodame Cantible: Paris Hen College students attending a music school, and a genius pianist and violionist aspires to become a world famous conductor though he can't leave Japan.
J.C. Staff, Genco
Fruits Basket An orphaned high-school girl decides to live on her own in the wilderness (which is actually on someone elses property) and stumbles upon the family secret of the mosrt popular boy in school. Studio Deen
Honey & Clover I / Honey & Clover II College students attending art school, and their daily issues. Genco, Dentsu, Fuji TV
Ouran High School Host Club A group of high school girls, one a child prodigy and another in desperate need of Ritalin....
Anime recommendations: shounen (for boys), action, adventure
siu tou on 9.01.2009
This page is temporary until I can create a post for each recommended series.
Titles are 'approximately' ordered by favorite to less favorite, but don't let that throw you off, I recommend all the anime on this page.
Organized in table format with info links, descriptions, and studio info; because it's interesting to see a trend in the good studios.
Title
One-Line Description
Studio
Code Geass / Code Geass R2
The country of Japan is conquered by Brittania, spawning a wave of revolution, where a young man make a contract with a strange woman to gain the power of suggestion. Like Death Note meets Gundam with CLAMP as the character designers.
Mainichi, Sunrise
Mai Hime
A group of girls...
Anime recommendations: well-rounded
siu tou on 9.01.2009
This page is temporary until I can create a post for each recommended series.
Titles are 'approximately' ordered by favorite to less favorite, but don't let that throw you off, I recommend all the anime on this page.
Organized in table format with info links, descriptions, and studio info; because it's interesting to see a trend in the good studios.
Title
One-Line
Description
Studio
Dennou Coil: A Circle of Children
Story
of kids with glasses that allow them to see a digital world mapped on
to of reality, and trying to discover the truth behind a virus that
emerges from corrupted spaces.
Madhouse, Bandai
Xam'd: Lost
Memories
Like
Eureka Seven
and Nausicaa put into one! This one comes out on...