So I decided to start watching Anime again, and since I stopped watching, I'm aware there are literally hundreds of series being released in japan, and since I'm going to be bored for the next couple of weeks, I thought I might as well get back into it.
I don't want to just start watching any anime. I was hoping if anyone could recommend some Anime that have darker themes or concepts surrounding them. As I am what is considered a "western" audience, this would probably appeal to me.
Hell, probably easier to make a list, so I was wondering if there is Anime show or show(s) that suits this little criteria: =]
1. Darker, more adult themes (preferably not sexual per se, although that is fine, but themes that are suited for a young adult-adult demographic)
2. Preferably from at least the 90's-00's.
3. An anime with a rather adult or intelligent concept, perhaps philosophical or thought-provoking. (Sound's like Death Note, right?) Perhaps thriller, or psychological themes? Something that would appeal to the Western psyche (which is a big ask of anime, I understand.) Not a must, but perhaps themes/concepts that will make me think a bit, not just something stupid.
4. I don't mind the genre, but I am a fan of "realistic"styled anime, which deals with real(-ish) themes, although I don't mind sci-fi, or neo-shit, just NO fantasy. I don't mind the setting (past, future, present, another dimension)
5. Action and violence is a must, I know this may conflict with point 4 but I need to be entertained and blown away by visuals at the same time. (I am a "western" audience)
6. Please, nothing cute that will make me go, awwwwww. Semi-realistic character animation/design. =]
7. A story, plot and characters which I could give a shit about. Perhaps even admire and want to draw or whatever. Just a story that will make me WANT to watch the next episode all the way until the end.
I hope that isn't too specific a criteria. If any anime series that you have watched comes to mind that fits all or most of what I've typed up, please let me know and tell me WHY you like it so much? Perhaps with a bit of a premise telling me what the series is about? Even If I have heard of it. So: Dark, violent, adult and intelligent and with a story I want to get involved in.
If anything comes to mind, let me know! Best/longest answer gets the 10 points!
Thanks. =]
I don't want to just start watching any anime. I was hoping if anyone could recommend some Anime that have darker themes or concepts surrounding them. As I am what is considered a "western" audience, this would probably appeal to me.
Hell, probably easier to make a list, so I was wondering if there is Anime show or show(s) that suits this little criteria: =]
1. Darker, more adult themes (preferably not sexual per se, although that is fine, but themes that are suited for a young adult-adult demographic)
2. Preferably from at least the 90's-00's.
3. An anime with a rather adult or intelligent concept, perhaps philosophical or thought-provoking. (Sound's like Death Note, right?) Perhaps thriller, or psychological themes? Something that would appeal to the Western psyche (which is a big ask of anime, I understand.) Not a must, but perhaps themes/concepts that will make me think a bit, not just something stupid.
4. I don't mind the genre, but I am a fan of "realistic"styled anime, which deals with real(-ish) themes, although I don't mind sci-fi, or neo-shit, just NO fantasy. I don't mind the setting (past, future, present, another dimension)
5. Action and violence is a must, I know this may conflict with point 4 but I need to be entertained and blown away by visuals at the same time. (I am a "western" audience)
6. Please, nothing cute that will make me go, awwwwww. Semi-realistic character animation/design. =]
7. A story, plot and characters which I could give a shit about. Perhaps even admire and want to draw or whatever. Just a story that will make me WANT to watch the next episode all the way until the end.
I hope that isn't too specific a criteria. If any anime series that you have watched comes to mind that fits all or most of what I've typed up, please let me know and tell me WHY you like it so much? Perhaps with a bit of a premise telling me what the series is about? Even If I have heard of it. So: Dark, violent, adult and intelligent and with a story I want to get involved in.
If anything comes to mind, let me know! Best/longest answer gets the 10 points!
Thanks. =]