What is the mosted talked about anime or maga?

Souske · Jun 14, 2003, 10:47

Hi this is another thread I made in the anime/manga section. This time I wanna know what is the Hotest or the coolest anime/manga to hin in Japan and the U.S because I might buy one of the anime or manga you think is great.

Shadow · Jun 15, 2003, 01:54

Hmmm... i dunno about which one is the hittest in Japan right now. But here are some pretty cool "recent" titles that I really enjoy:
- Wolf's Rain.
- Macross Zero. (only 2/5 episodes have been released)
- Tokyo Underground.
- Last Exile.

But for anime that I really like (including older ones), try these ones:
- RahXephon. (highly recommend)
- Full Metal Panic.
- Cowboy Bebop.

Souske · Jun 15, 2003, 03:26

Hey Shadow: I seen RahXaphon it is Very good and Full m1 episode from "Newtype" it's really cool.

Shadow · Jun 15, 2003, 03:32

Hi Souske, glad that you like them....

and yes... I love RahXephon - the music, the CG, and the incredible plot are just... amazing... (you have to finish watching this series since it gets better and better; btw, don't miss out on small part after the credits in the last episode...!)

Souske · Jun 15, 2003, 03:36

For me I LOVE Evey single inch of that movie RahXaphon

. I also like a DVD movie and this Episode called "PLEASE TEACHER" I seen it B4 I really thought it would be great to get the movie.

Shadow · Jun 15, 2003, 04:11

Oh! there's a DVD movie for Onegai Teacher? (I only saw the series) Nice... i didn't know that...... let me chk and see if i can get it here too~

Souske · Jun 15, 2003, 04:26

They do have a DVD of that show

Souske · Jun 15, 2003, 10:22

Dose Anyone else Know?I don't care if it's a website or a magazine

Doetje · Jun 16, 2003, 04:52

Dunno bout Onegai Teacher ...

Some other anime that is quite popular in fansubbing world atm are for example:

-Naruto (Ninja comedy with a great story, nice emotions and all)
-Gundam Seed (if you like Gundam)
-Last Exile (will come to America real soon, is licensed)
-Stellvia (Very funny, great story, SF Space, one of the hits atm)

There's lots of others around too but those are some of my personal (and other's) favorites atm

Shadow · Jun 16, 2003, 07:45

Oh Doetje, I'm also getting Naruto as well (up to eps 37 so far), but haven't started to watch it yet.

It seems that they are still releasing it, do you know how many episodes it has in total?

tasuki · Jun 16, 2003, 10:18

While the titles above are currently popular, I think it fails to answer Sousuke's question, which was "what are the most talked about anime and/or manga".

You would probably all be very surprised to learn what makes it to a best 100 anime list in Japan. I was watching one such program on television a few months back and was taken aback when I found out that Gundam (the original and on of the most successful franchises in anime history) only made it to 10th place. Evangelion, another "big" name on North American charts, was waaaaaaaaay down there (40 or 50-ish).

The laurel was handed to an anime called "Furandaazu no inu" or the Dog of the Flanders, which I'm fairly certain that only a the very few hardcore anime fans in North America have heard of, let alone seen.

I personally think that the most popular animes (and manga) are those that endure. While I don't especially like some of the following, they endure...

Dr. Slump
Dragon Ball
Doreamon
Sazae-san
Gundam
Macross
Most of the Studio Ghibli's movies
There's more, but I can't think of more at this very minute...

Souske · Jun 16, 2003, 10:43

Hey Tasuki Wanna make a free talk Thread?

Doetje · Jun 17, 2003, 21:03

Originally posted by Shadow
Oh Doetje, I'm also getting Naruto as well (up to eps 37 so far), but haven't started to watch it yet.

It seems that they are still releasing it, do you know how many episodes it has in total?

Well Ep 37 was the Ep that was aired on TV in Japan last Wednesday. Up till now there are 173 chapters in the Naruto manga, and there's still a chapter being released every week. Now at the moment the anime is at about chapter 65-75 or so (should check). So just make the calculations ;) There'll probably be at least another 30 episodes, most likely a lot more.

Now to answer the question of the most talked about anime in Japan, here's the current (June 2003) top 20 from Newtype Japan readers
[list=1][*]Shinseiki Evangelion ("Neon Genesis Evangelion")[*]Kido Senshi Gundam SEED ("Mobile Suit Gundam SEED")[*]Kiddy Grade[*]Kido Senshi Gundam ("Mobile Suit Gundam"[*]Cowboy Bebop[*]Galaxy Angel[*].hack//Tasogare no Udewa Densetsu (".HACK//DUSK")[*].HACK//SIGN[*]Overman King Gainer[*]Azumanga Daioh[*]Nanaka 6/17[*]Juni Kokki ("The Twelve Kingdoms")[*]Shinseiki GPX Cyber Formula[*]ONE PIECE[*]Sakura Taisen ("Sakura Wars")[*]Spiral - Suiri no Kizuna[*]HEATGUY-J[*]Kido Senkan Nadesico ("Martian Successor Nadesico")[*]Inu Yasha[*]Saishu Heiki Kanojo[/list=1]

Here's another list that might be of some interest, the top 10 manga sales in Japan
[list=1][*]Hikaru No Go 20[*]Black Jack ni Yoroshiku 4[*]Peach Girl 15[*]LOVE MODE 11[*]Omake no Kobayashi-kun 10[*]Dragon Ball 3 Kanzenban[*]Spiral 8[*]Bijo ga Yaju 1[*]W Juliet 13[*]Karakuri Circus 26[/list=1]

That's about what I can tell you, and those are facts, not personal opinions

KoranRi · Jul 12, 2003, 14:42

Personally, I like FY (obviously) and Gensoumaden Saiyuki for manga and anime. Imadoki is cute and if u are a fan of Watase u'll like it. Dunno if u are into shojo tho. Weiss Kruez (it's about assassins..their missions and pasts) and FAKE (shounen ai...the whole reason I have not read it, but my friend likes it) are both supposed to be good. That's all for now! Ja ne no da!! ^_____________________^

NorthwindHost · Jul 12, 2003, 18:41

Personally, Currently watching Inu-Yasha - Kenshin.

I think both are ok. =)

Watched .hack, didn't quite get it (maybe because I only saw one?)

Dragonball pretty much just died out.

KoranRi · Jul 14, 2003, 15:11

I watched 5 eps of .hack, and yeah it is confusing. But that's what I like. It's kinda hard to predict anything at this point really. I can't wait until we buy the rest of it.

budd · Jul 15, 2003, 08:01

ebichu -- after they see it...

Jun 14, 2003, 10:47	#1
Souske Oldbie Join Date: Jun 12, 2003 Location: Texas Age: 20 Posts: 215	What is the mosted talked about anime or maga? Hi this is another thread I made in the anime/manga section. This time I wanna know what is the Hotest or the coolest anime/manga to hin in Japan and the U.S because I might buy one of the anime or manga you think is great.

Jun 15, 2003, 01:54	#2
Shadow Bored working guy Join Date: Mar 28, 2003 Location: Toronto Age: 30 Posts: 145	Hmmm... i dunno about which one is the hittest in Japan right now. But here are some pretty cool "recent" titles that I really enjoy: - Wolf's Rain. - Macross Zero. (only 2/5 episodes have been released) - Tokyo Underground. - Last Exile. But for anime that I really like (including older ones), try these ones: - RahXephon. (highly recommend) - Full Metal Panic. - Cowboy Bebop. __________________ "If meaning lies with having met someone and not in meeting them, then what is the meaning of having met them?" --Soma--

Jun 16, 2003, 04:52	#9
Doetje Junior Member Join Date: Jun 16, 2003 Location: Belgium !! (Gent) Age: 24 Posts: 11	Dunno bout Onegai Teacher ... Some other anime that is quite popular in fansubbing world atm are for example: -Naruto (Ninja comedy with a great story, nice emotions and all) -Gundam Seed (if you like Gundam) -Last Exile (will come to America real soon, is licensed) -Stellvia (Very funny, great story, SF Space, one of the hits atm) There's lots of others around too but those are some of my personal (and other's) favorites atm __________________ Boo says hi !

Jun 16, 2003, 10:18	#11
tasuki Regular Member Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: Location: Tokyo. Country: Quebec, Canada Posts: 365	While the titles above are currently popular, I think it fails to answer Sousuke's question, which was "what are the most talked about anime and/or manga". You would probably all be very surprised to learn what makes it to a best 100 anime list in Japan. I was watching one such program on television a few months back and was taken aback when I found out that Gundam (the original and on of the most successful franchises in anime history) only made it to 10th place. Evangelion, another "big" name on North American charts, was waaaaaaaaay down there (40 or 50-ish). The laurel was handed to an anime called "Furandaazu no inu" or the Dog of the Flanders, which I'm fairly certain that only a the very few hardcore anime fans in North America have heard of, let alone seen. I personally think that the most popular animes (and manga) are those that endure. While I don't especially like some of the following, they endure... Dr. Slump Dragon Ball Doreamon Sazae-san Gundam Macross Most of the Studio Ghibli's movies There's more, but I can't think of more at this very minute... __________________ - His arrogance is matched only by his firepower. - La culture, c'est comme la confiture: moins on en a, plus on l'etend. - TANSTAAFL.

Jun 17, 2003, 21:03	#13
Doetje Junior Member Join Date: Jun 16, 2003 Location: Belgium !! (Gent) Age: 24 Posts: 11	Originally posted by Shadow Oh Doetje, I'm also getting Naruto as well (up to eps 37 so far), but haven't started to watch it yet. It seems that they are still releasing it, do you know how many episodes it has in total? Well Ep 37 was the Ep that was aired on TV in Japan last Wednesday. Up till now there are 173 chapters in the Naruto manga, and there's still a chapter being released every week. Now at the moment the anime is at about chapter 65-75 or so (should check). So just make the calculations ;) There'll probably be at least another 30 episodes, most likely a lot more. Now to answer the question of the most talked about anime in Japan, here's the current (June 2003) top 20 from Newtype Japan readers [list=1][]Shinseiki Evangelion ("Neon Genesis Evangelion")[]Kido Senshi Gundam SEED ("Mobile Suit Gundam SEED")[]Kiddy Grade[]Kido Senshi Gundam ("Mobile Suit Gundam"[]Cowboy Bebop[]Galaxy Angel[].hack//Tasogare no Udewa Densetsu (".HACK//DUSK")[].HACK//SIGN[]Overman King Gainer[]Azumanga Daioh[]Nanaka 6/17[]Juni Kokki ("The Twelve Kingdoms")[]Shinseiki GPX Cyber Formula[]ONE PIECE[]Sakura Taisen ("Sakura Wars")[]Spiral - Suiri no Kizuna[]HEATGUY-J[]Kido Senkan Nadesico ("Martian Successor Nadesico")[]Inu Yasha[]Saishu Heiki Kanojo[/list=1] Here's another list that might be of some interest, the top 10 manga sales in Japan [list=1][]Hikaru No Go 20[]Black Jack ni Yoroshiku 4[]Peach Girl 15[]LOVE MODE 11[]Omake no Kobayashi-kun 10[]Dragon Ball 3 Kanzenban[]Spiral 8[]Bijo ga Yaju 1[]W Juliet 13[]Karakuri Circus 26[/list=1] That's about what I can tell you, and those are facts, not personal opinions

Jun 15, 2003, 03:26	#3
Souske Oldbie Join Date: Jun 12, 2003 Location: Texas Age: 20 Posts: 215	Hey Shadow: I seen RahXaphon it is Very good and Full m1 episode from "Newtype" it's really cool.

Jun 15, 2003, 03:32	#4
Shadow Bored working guy Join Date: Mar 28, 2003 Location: Toronto Age: 30 Posts: 145	Hi Souske, glad that you like them.... and yes... I love RahXephon - the music, the CG, and the incredible plot are just... amazing... (you have to finish watching this series since it gets better and better; btw, don't miss out on small part after the credits in the last episode...!)

Jun 15, 2003, 03:36	#5
Souske Oldbie Join Date: Jun 12, 2003 Location: Texas Age: 20 Posts: 215	For me I LOVE Evey single inch of that movie RahXaphon . I also like a DVD movie and this Episode called "PLEASE TEACHER" I seen it B4 I really thought it would be great to get the movie.

Jun 15, 2003, 04:11	#6
Shadow Bored working guy Join Date: Mar 28, 2003 Location: Toronto Age: 30 Posts: 145	Oh! there's a DVD movie for Onegai Teacher? (I only saw the series) Nice... i didn't know that...... let me chk and see if i can get it here too~

Jun 15, 2003, 04:26	#7
Souske Oldbie Join Date: Jun 12, 2003 Location: Texas Age: 20 Posts: 215	They do have a DVD of that show

Jun 15, 2003, 10:22	#8
Souske Oldbie Join Date: Jun 12, 2003 Location: Texas Age: 20 Posts: 215	Dose Anyone else Know?I don't care if it's a website or a magazine

Jun 16, 2003, 07:45	#10
Shadow Bored working guy Join Date: Mar 28, 2003 Location: Toronto Age: 30 Posts: 145	Oh Doetje, I'm also getting Naruto as well (up to eps 37 so far), but haven't started to watch it yet. It seems that they are still releasing it, do you know how many episodes it has in total?

Jun 16, 2003, 10:43	#12
Souske Oldbie Join Date: Jun 12, 2003 Location: Texas Age: 20 Posts: 215	Hey Tasuki Wanna make a free talk Thread?

Jul 12, 2003, 14:42	#14
KoranRi Regular Member Join Date: Jul 12, 2003 Posts: 81	Personally, I like FY (obviously) and Gensoumaden Saiyuki for manga and anime. Imadoki is cute and if u are a fan of Watase u'll like it. Dunno if u are into shojo tho. Weiss Kruez (it's about assassins..their missions and pasts) and FAKE (shounen ai...the whole reason I have not read it, but my friend likes it) are both supposed to be good. That's all for now! Ja ne no da!! ^_____________________^ __________________ Even though I'm hurt in dreams, nothing really changes I've opened a new door... and I keep on going in a world that spreads out before me I've hurt myself just to make my body a little bit stroger, my body that was embraced by such a big pain... Now I keep on walking on a road that continues faraway... it's just this. Lapis~prolgue~ - Gackt See fire. See fire burn. -Z-kun

Jul 12, 2003, 18:41	#15
NorthwindHost Junior Member Join Date: Jul 12, 2003 Location: Lynbrook, NY - Korean Posts: 7	Personally, Currently watching Inu-Yasha - Kenshin. I think both are ok. =) Watched .hack, didn't quite get it (maybe because I only saw one?) Dragonball pretty much just died out. __________________ Phillip Ma Northwind Hosting Solutions http://www.northwindwebhost.com

Jul 14, 2003, 15:11	#16
KoranRi Regular Member Join Date: Jul 12, 2003 Posts: 81	I watched 5 eps of .hack, and yeah it is confusing. But that's what I like. It's kinda hard to predict anything at this point really. I can't wait until we buy the rest of it.

Jul 15, 2003, 08:01	#17
budd __________ Join Date: Jul 10, 2003 Posts: 1,972	ebichu -- after they see it... __________________ ttp://www.tcvb.or.jp/

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