The solitude in my life kinda feels a bit less bearable today after being drained at work. Who's up to chat?

  • Red_Sunshine_Over_Florida [he/him]
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    3 months ago

    I'm not much of an anime head either. I don't mind picking up a good story though, and I especially appreciate the beautiful artwork some artists make. In 2018, I tried to set up a block to watch on Hulu during the weekends while ironing my clothes, in imitation of the old Toonami but, I fell off of it. I was checked out for the rise and fall of the whole isekai fantasy genre. I guess I'd like to explore a mix of well-known classics and newer stuff. I'd appreciate any recommendations you have.

    I borrowed a lot of Ghibli movies from my college's library to see. Partially to see them for myself and partially to gain some cultural currency. I appreciate the beauty of the art in some of those animated films.

    • anarchoilluminati [comrade/them]
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      3 months ago

      Oh, for sure! Like I said, I don't know too much so I might mention ones you already watched but as someone who never really watched them I was totally blown away by a few and really grew to respect anime as a result.

      From the New World (Shin Sekai Yori) is my absolute favorite. Psycho-Pass (season 1 only), Samurai Champloo, Cowboy Bebop, Dallos, Revolutionary Girl Utena.

      But I actually really didn't like Evangelion, which, as someone really interested in religion, was extremely disappointing because I expected much better.

      I have to admit, I haven't watched the Studio Ghibli films but I know I should though. But I watched Grave of the Fireflies!