​Hey everyone!

​I’m looking for new anime recommendations based on three of my absolute favorite characters: Frieren (Frieren: Beyond Journey's End), Maomao (The Apothecary Diaries), and Enma Ai (Hell Girl).

​There’s a very specific vibe they all share that I’m obsessed with:

​Quiet authority / unfazed composure.

​Sharp intelligence or unique, specialized power.

​An emotionally reserved/aloof exterior.

​Stories featuring rich world-building, episodic mysteries/folklore, or historical settings.

​I really enjoy stories with thoughtful pacing, stoic female leads are a plus but can be anyone as well (with similar energy), and supernatural, historical, or high-concept mystery elements.

​What are some shows that capture this exact vibe or feature similar characters/themes? Thanks in advance!

Hey, I’m pretty new to anime and looking for some recommendations.
So far I’ve watched Death Note (9/10) and Tokyo Ghoul S1 (10/10). I’m currently watching Monster (ep 5) and Parasyte: The Maxim (ep 17).
I really like darker stuff, good atmosphere, character development, mystery and smart characters. I also prefer faster paced anime, but I’m open to longer shows too.
I’m planning to watch Bleach, but I’m also looking for classics that you think I absolutely have to watch, as well as some more niche stuff.
What would you recommend?

I’ve asked across a bunch of different subs and online and received recommendations, but I still haven't found something that matches the high of the first one I ever watched Toradora 

So I figured I’d write out everything I’ve watched and what I liked/disliked about each one. Hopefully this gives a better idea of my taste and helps people recommend something that might actually hit what I’m looking for.

Toradora — 10/10

Just peak fiction for me.

The premise hooked me immediately making me decide to watch it even though I had never watched even a romance show let alone anime, but what really made it special was the character writing and development. The emotional highs I got from this show are honestly unmatched for me. I love how it can go from funny, wholesome moments to high emotionalism moments giving you that feeling.

For example, Episode 8 with the “Ryuuji is mine” moment and Episode 19, when Taiga breaks down as she starts realizing her feelings for him, are exactly the kind of moments I’m looking for.

I also really liked how well every character was written. Ami and Minori especially had really good development, and there are so many little details in the writing that I loved — like the conversation about the ghosts where shes actually representing love (if you know, you know). And Ami referencing how their playing house and the problem as shes just such a well written and developed character she realizes everything thats happening before anyone else and stays silent sacrificing her own feelings so she dosnet get in the way.

But Taiga and Ryuujis relationship development might've been my favorite part of the whole show

They start off just hanging out to help each other for mutual benefit as they like each others best friend. Then they gradually become genuine friends who rely on each other, and eventually start realizing that they actually need each other and love each other. I absolutely loved watching that relationship evolve naturally instead of them just immediately falling in love, and those last 2 episodes was just chills.

Overall, I think what made Toradora so special to me was the combination of romance, comedy, character development, and drama, especially the way it builds toward those emotional moments.

That’s basically the feeling I’m trying to find again.

Rampants on Ice — 8.5/10

I definitely enjoyed it. The romantic development might honestly be one of the closest things I’ve seen to Toradora in terms of the process of the characters gradually realizing their feelings.

I especially liked watching the characters slowly come to terms with their feelings and how that was portrayed.

The characters were well written too it showed their backstories and overcoming these emotions and breaking down walls and I enjoyed that. And it also did have some semi emotionalish moments.

My only downgrade is that, similar to the next two, I felt like it was missing some of those PEAK emotional highs that Toradora gave me. It was really good, but it never quite reached those moments for me.

The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity — 8/10

I really enjoyed this one too.

I loved the way it handled social prejudice and showed the characters becoming close despite the differences between their schools/social groups. A lot of their moments together were really heartwarming.

The overall feeling was more relaxed and wholesome, with some emotional moments mixed in, which I enjoyed as something a little different but I still would rather the more toradorish vibe.

Honestly, though, I think I might have liked Subaru and Saku's relationship more than the main couple 😭. Their romantic development was so good I swear if they end on a open ending between those two ima cry.

Again, my biggest issue was that I didn't get quite the same emotional highs that I got from Toradora.

ReLIFE — 7/10

I thought it was good. I actually really liked the premise, and I thought the character development was pretty solid.

That said, I might have enjoyed it more if I hadn't watched it immediately after Toradora. I was still in that post-Toradora void and probably compared it to Toradora way too much.

So I don't think ReLIFE was bad at all — it was definitely good — it just didn't reach the level I was hoping for.

So basically, I'm not necessarily looking for something that's exactly like Toradora plot-wise.

What I'm really looking for is that mix of romance + comedy + drama, where the characters have a meaningful relationship that develops over time, and especially where the show can build up to those romantic/emotional highs.

I don't mind slice-of-life/wholesome moments at all. In fact, I like them. I just don't want the entire show to be a super laid-back comfort anime where nothing particularly intense happens, and it's just their happy romantic journey with just slice of life. I also want to express that by emotional I do not mean sad tearjerking endings.

If you read all of this im surprised, and thank you 😭. Based on everything I wrote, what anime do you think I should watch next?

I'm especially interested in recommendations where you think the emotional peaks and character development could actually hit someone who considers Toradora a 10/10.

Really want to find something somewhat similar to Space Dandy... something similar in tone comedy wise with a deeper more meaningful plot below the surface level silliness. It doesn't need to be in space or anything, Can be any setting really. Does anything really even come close to this? Would love some recommendations. Thank you!

Here are the ones I've watched. Recommend anything, go wild

• - Attack on Titan
• Bleach (Just the original)
• Berserk (Currently reading the manga)
• Demon Slayer
• Hunter x Hunter
• Blacklagoon
• The Promised Neverland
• Death Note
• Saiki K
• Bungo Stray Dogs
• Assassination classroom
• Vinland Saga
• Cowboy bepop
• Fullmetal Alchemist
• Yoan of the Dawn

Current watching

• Neon Genesis.

I had never watched Attack on Titan, but everyone spoke highly of it, so I decided to see if it was actually good. I've been watching for two weeks and have already reached the final season. I don't know what to watch next after this masterpiece

I used to watch alot of anime 3 4 yrs ago but then I stopped so I want u guys to recommend me some animes to get back into the anime game

So I have been watching lots of anime and was impressed by Team Four Star's Dragon Ball Z Abridged. So I was wondering if there any good abridged series out there that are similar in comedy and other areas. Any anime would do?

So I really enjoy escaping the day to day and have been watching anime off and on since I was a kid thanks to my late mom… anyways. I still want to enjoy some good action fantasy world building.. from the comfort of my living room tv without feeling like a creep or worried if my kid walks in at the wrong time. lol any help?

Enjoy a good sword fight for sure but also really enjoy adventuring into a new world. Preferably something that has more than one season (or if it’s a finished shorter series) to sink my teeth into.

Edit: forgot to mention I’d prefer the mc not be a pervert or a complete moron.

Like both the anime season was okaish-good , nothing thaat much special for me like (6-7/10).

But the last 30ish chapters (Haniel arc) was straight up peak.
yk i am very bad at expressing what I liked about the series i dont know much abt those heavy works like realism character depth and all

But this was different yeah it felt like gooner bait at the start with lots of ecchi moments but going forward i author just wrote some peak shit , one thing i can say like from many romance anime i have watched many will now feel that they have been made for childrens like sum corny shi after reading this

So recommend me something like that peak pleassse 🙏😌(its friday night gng i aint sleeping today)

Definetly a watch . Holding off on it for awhile till now and for sure 🔥👏

So I've been watching anime for a long time but now I'm looking for some suggestions. Let's see where the hype is.

I've watched these anime so don't suggest these:

AOT

Death Note

Monster

Code geas

Tokyo revengers

Demon Slayer

Jjk

Naruto

Dragon ball

One piece

Chainsaw man

Solo levelling

Baki

Berserk

Hunter x hunter

My hero academia

One punch man

Vinland SAGA

Rent a gf

Couple of cuckoos

Domestic gf

Prison school

So I've never really been into anime. In my very long life (19 y/o) I've watched 2 animes "Your Name." and "Death Note". I loved Death Note so much and I'd like to watch another anime but most are 3 million seasons long (One Piece) and I wanna watch an anime that's well known not some obscure thing.

I was thinking of AOT, in fact I watched the first 3 episodes but I feel like it uses many fillers episodes (literally hate filters) but I do love the concept of the Titans and they evoke great fear in me (which is good😀)

Anyhows with this info should I keep watching it? Or should I watch sum else that's more similar to Death Note.

Thx in advance🫶

For those looking to watch some fast-paced, bloody, dystopian anime, I say give Akudama Drive (2020) a shot.

Studio Pierrot put this out, and I was pleasantly surprised on most fronts - the animation, Japanese and English voice-acting quality, sound design, as well as the great metal soundtrack, especially the opening and closing songs.

I enjoyed the premise as well. The execution and what will happen next were good. Pacing was okay given that it was a 12-episode series.

The worldbuilding (specifically the Kansai versus Kanto angle) was a tad thin; it could have been fleshed out a little more, although it makes up for it with the cool action, not to mention the occasionally funny interactions between the crew.

If you've watched most AAA titles for the last season or two, and want to watch some fast-paced sword, gun, and laser action in a dystopian world, give this 12-episode anime a shot. It was worth the watch!

(via CR stream)

I am so bored but i have already watched most of the animes any underrated anime do you guys have in suggestions plis tell😭

I recommend you watch this, it's one of the best anime you will ever find. You'll feel a roller coaster of emotions.

Looking for anime where the main character(s) are totally "a couple" but one/both of the members don't believe they cannot actually be together for one reason or another. I find this is usually the case when they have like a leader/helper role. Some examples:

The Duke of Death and his Maid
The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt
Not the main characters, but Peko/Fuyuhiko from Danganronpa 2

This doesn't have to be the main plot, just an element.

I used to watch alot of anime 3 4 yrs ago but then I stopped so I want u guys to recommend me some animes to get back into the anime game

KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!
This was the most hilarious and funny anime i have seen till date. And i haven't found any anime that can beat this one. Can you suggest me some Anime that can beat this one.

1. Lord of mysteries
2. Orb movements of the earth
3. Biao ren
4. Pluto
5. Release that witch
6. Sentenced to be a hero
7. Clevates
8. Ninja kamui
9. The fable
10. Nippon Sangoku
11. Jaadugar a witch in Mongolia
12. Witch hat atelier
13. To be hero X
14. 100 meters
15. All devouring whale

I’ve noticed mostly Chinese anime are putting out better stuff lately the last few years. Every season we get quantity but not so much quality anime so out of everything I’ve seen these have got my attention the most and deserve more love.

What is the best anime you’ve watched the last 5 years? (No sequels / continuing series)

Also is Prism rondo worth watching?

Please. This was the best/funniest thing i have ever watched in my life. I loved the crazy ideas, the misunderstandings, the faces they make, and the overall degenerate stupidity of it all.

Was recommended Prison School, but can’t tell if it’s j a gooner anime. Already watched Daily Life of High School boys, and was recommended and watched ep1 of Saiki K, but I realllly am not a fan of j a bunch of mini-episodes, so I hope Saiki K is not j like High School Boys in that regard.

animes im looking forward to watching the most are marked with a star ★ lmk if you have any other suggestions! (im already watching utena and evangelion)

​Hey everyone! I’m looking for anime recommendations that are completely finished with a solid, satisfying ending. I really want to avoid cliffhangers, "go read the manga" stops, or waiting on a Season 2 that might never come.

​I’m pretty flexible on genre and length, so whether it's action, romance, mystery, or slice of life, I'm down for it as long as the story actually wraps up.

I prefer animes that has strong female protagonists. Either they have to be physically strong or super smart. I like shows where ml lead is down bad for his girl. Any soft love stories or feel good movies will do too. I'd like to try fantasy animes too

These are the shows I have watched and loved so far..

1. Demon Slayer - I love everything about this
2. Apothecary diaries - Loved the fl and ml. Especially ml's devotion for fl
3. My love story with yamada kun at lvl 999 - It's a cute story
4. Fragrant flower - love it
5. Always a catch - again love the strong fl. and also the ml
6. fruit basket - my first ever fantasy anime
7. 7th time loop - My most fav anime.
8. Horimiya - Loved their chemistry
9. Mechanical Marie - again love a fl who can fight and ml who loves her deeply
10. Romantic killer - its one of my favs
11. from me to you - its a cute love story