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sanjuro_ronin
08-07-2007, 01:08 PM
Suggestions on the best ones to get, anyone?

In the mode of Ninja scroll and such.

Please and thank you.

NJM
08-07-2007, 01:30 PM
This is probably one of the most powerful animes out there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwTZ2xpQwpA

PangQuan
08-07-2007, 01:55 PM
Fist of the North Star

Trigun series

M. D. Geist (super bad ass)

Battle Angel

Kenshin (Hitokiri Botosai)

Ghost in the Shell #1 & 2

Basilisk: Kouga Ninpou Chou (ninja extreme)

Ninja Resurection (i think wannabe sequel to Ninja Scroll, not staring Jubei)

well here is a few. mind you im a bit more old school so most of these are a bit older dated.

NJM
08-07-2007, 01:59 PM
Why don't you try watching something that makes you think, instead of simply inducing type 2 mental scenarios?

PangQuan
08-07-2007, 02:02 PM
If watching anime doesnt make you think....you may not be an artist.

Personally I enjoy the animation, you can see tricks and tips that artists used to achieve desired effects in their art.

Yet not everyone is interested in the same things.

NOTE: I would have added Akira, though not much ninja esq. battle stuff in that one. But its a classic. A must see for anyone truly interested in Anime. Set some serious standards for modern japanese animation.

NJM
08-07-2007, 02:05 PM
If watching anime doesnt make you think....you may not be an artist.


I would argue that it is those who seek to stagnate through the worlds of others instead of grow through them that lack the spirit of artistic creation.

PangQuan
08-07-2007, 02:09 PM
lol

that may be your view.

personally, as a multi medium artist, i draw technique and actually add to my own artistic technical skill any time i see ANYTHING that i cannot do.

Though generally most artists realize that this happens. when you see a painting, or perhaps a wonderful ink cross sketch piece, you will, as an artist, notice technique and style. these kinds of things will subconciously be assimilated when you least expect it through your own artistic displays.

of course this is something that my experience has taught me over many years of being an artist...

art, like anything else, is in a constant state of evolution...the sources we take in visual, or through study will influence your current and the coming generations artistic development

PangQuan
08-07-2007, 02:11 PM
besides why are you on the internet forum debating with an artist as to how he draws what from where?

shouldnt you be thinking somewhere?

NJM
08-07-2007, 02:13 PM
lol

that may be your view.

personally, as a multi medium artist, i draw technique and actually add to my own artistic technical skill any time i see ANYTHING that i cannot do.

Though generally most artists realize that this happens. when you see a painting, or perhaps a wonderful ink cross sketch piece, you will, as an artist, notice technique and style. these kinds of things will subconciously be assimilated when you least expect it through your own artistic displays.

of course this is something that my experience has taught me over many years of being an artist...

art, like anything else, is in a constant state of evolution...the sources we take in visual, or through study will influence your current and the coming generations artistic development

You misunderstood me. I was not speaking of the art itself, the talent of creating beautiful images on various media. I am not speaking of artistic stagnation, I am not saying that you take the artistic techniques used in the art and making it your own is a problem. I am talking about a much greater canvas, and a much greater problem.

PangQuan
08-07-2007, 02:17 PM
You misunderstood me. I was not speaking of the art itself, the talent of creating beautiful images on various media. I am not speaking of artistic stagnation, I am not saying that you take the artistic techniques used in the art and making it your own is a problem. I am talking about a much greater canvas, and a much greater problem.

Ah, I see what you're saying then.

Well I suppose in response to that.....well....to each their own I suppose.

Everyone needs a break from the stress sometimes. Cartoons are better than many other choices we could make to escape reality and recieve entertainment.

Sex, Drugs, Rock N' Roll, so to speak.

Too much study CAN be a bad thing as well. Nothing to the extreme I suppose.

Plus, I like cartoons. :D

unkokusai
08-07-2007, 02:56 PM
For the most violent, realistic fight scenes, you gotta check out Dame Oyaji


Heavy stuff, man.

BlueTravesty
08-07-2007, 07:22 PM
When I was a wee one, I wasn't really into action anime series, though a couple have really changed the way I look at the genre.

My current favorite is History's Strongest Disciple: Kenichi (Shijou Saikyou No Deshi Kenichi) Unlike many series "about" martial arts, this series shows its main character training in actual styles to go from being a wimp to, well the title says it all.

Kekkaishi is pretty sweet as well :D Really cool supernatural stuff, and cg effects that don't look out of place with animation.

Unfortunately they have yet to be released in the US.

As for stuff that you can actually purchase-
Hajime no Ippo (released as Fighting Spirit in America) is an awesome series about boxing. It can be somewhat one-note in nature at times, but its formula is pretty addictive. It could just as well be called Punch Out! The Anime (this series is on netflix, if you're a subscriber you might want to try it out.)

For your samurai fix, Tsukikage Ran is a fun romp through a highly fictionalized medieval Japan. The opening credits alone will tell you whether you'll like this series or not.

That's really it for martial artsy stuff, though Ranma 1/2 is pretty good too. For Comedy, Azumanga Daioh is still tops. And if you like the occasional Romantic Comedy, Maison Ikkoku is a treat.

sanjuro_ronin
08-08-2007, 04:24 AM
Fist of the North Star

Trigun series

M. D. Geist (super bad ass)

Battle Angel

Kenshin (Hitokiri Botosai)

Ghost in the Shell #1 & 2

Basilisk: Kouga Ninpou Chou (ninja extreme)

Ninja Resurection (i think wannabe sequel to Ninja Scroll, not staring Jubei)

well here is a few. mind you im a bit more old school so most of these are a bit older dated.

Fist I got.
Will look into those you mentioned, Thanks.

sanjuro_ronin
08-08-2007, 04:25 AM
For the most violent, realistic fight scenes, you gotta check out Dame Oyaji


Heavy stuff, man.

Thanks, never heard of it, but will look into it for sure.

sanjuro_ronin
08-08-2007, 04:26 AM
When I was a wee one, I wasn't really into action anime series, though a couple have really changed the way I look at the genre.

My current favorite is History's Strongest Disciple: Kenichi (Shijou Saikyou No Deshi Kenichi) Unlike many series "about" martial arts, this series shows its main character training in actual styles to go from being a wimp to, well the title says it all.

Kekkaishi is pretty sweet as well :D Really cool supernatural stuff, and cg effects that don't look out of place with animation.

Unfortunately they have yet to be released in the US.

As for stuff that you can actually purchase-
Hajime no Ippo (released as Fighting Spirit in America) is an awesome series about boxing. It can be somewhat one-note in nature at times, but its formula is pretty addictive. It could just as well be called Punch Out! The Anime (this series is on netflix, if you're a subscriber you might want to try it out.)

For your samurai fix, Tsukikage Ran is a fun romp through a highly fictionalized medieval Japan. The opening credits alone will tell you whether you'll like this series or not.

That's really it for martial artsy stuff, though Ranma 1/2 is pretty good too. For Comedy, Azumanga Daioh is still tops. And if you like the occasional Romantic Comedy, Maison Ikkoku is a treat.

I will look into Kenichi, sounds very interesting.
Thanks.

sanjuro_ronin
08-08-2007, 04:28 AM
Where does Street Fighter fit in ?

BlueTravesty
08-08-2007, 03:37 PM
Also, I saw you like Ninja Scroll (a classic) here are some others to consider that are in a similar vein-

As much as I hate Fist of the North Star, it's prequel, Fist of the Blue Sky is actually pretty good, and doesn't require you to be familiar with Fist of the North Star's plot. The animation quality is cleaner, and the fight scenes are more entertaining than it's predecessor.

Berserk is pretty intense, and if you don't mind a lot of gore with your stoic-giant-sword-wielding hero stores, you'll probably like it. A very "Heavy" series. (Ignore the opening credits though)

Both of those are very serious, with some stylish fight scenes.

The street fighter anime movies aren't too bad either. If you can find Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie in japanese, you've got some good stuff. The fatal fury movie I saw wasn't too bad either. I've never seen the SF:Alpha anime, but I've been told to steer clear of them (which sucks because Alpha2 Gold was one of the best SF games)

sanjuro_ronin
08-09-2007, 04:45 AM
Thanks.
I found Street Fighter II and alos a japanese directors cut of Samurai X.
:D

5Animals1Path
08-09-2007, 05:12 AM
While it's not exactly MA oriented, I've gotta recommend the Gantz series. Explaining the plot is nearly pointless, but it's bloody, full of rage, fighting, and a **** slick art style.

brothernumber9
08-09-2007, 06:16 AM
I second Hajime No Ippo. It's now my favorite.

I also like the ones that are now more mainstream like Naruto, Bleach, Yu-Yu Hakusho, and Inuyasha.

A gimmicky one that plays alot on MA stereotypes, but is still entertaining (at least to me) is Grappler Baki, if for nothing else, for Yujiro "The King".

I've only seen a few episodes, but Basilisk seems really good. More like the Ninja Scroll feel that some are looking for.

Edit: Afro Samurai was good too.

sanjuro_ronin
08-09-2007, 07:13 AM
basilisk is highly reviewed.

unkokusai
08-10-2007, 01:52 PM
Thanks, never heard of it, but will look into it for sure.


Just be prepared. Its pretty hard-core.

Lucas
08-10-2007, 02:02 PM
Just be prepared. Its pretty hard-core.

please....for the love of god....no tentacle rape....please....

unkokusai
08-11-2007, 12:11 AM
please....for the love of god....no tentacle rape....please....

Oh not like that, but far worse in its way...

SevenStar
08-12-2007, 10:26 AM
Fist of the North Star

Trigun series

M. D. Geist (super bad ass)

Battle Angel

Kenshin (Hitokiri Botosai)

Ghost in the Shell #1 & 2

Basilisk: Kouga Ninpou Chou (ninja extreme)

Ninja Resurection (i think wannabe sequel to Ninja Scroll, not staring Jubei)

well here is a few. mind you im a bit more old school so most of these are a bit older dated.


those are all really good. I own most of those. I would also suggest

bleach
samurai 7
hajime no ippo
wolf's rain
yu yu hakusho
samurai champloo

Lucas
08-13-2007, 11:38 AM
those are all really good. I own most of those. I would also suggest

bleach
samurai 7
hajime no ippo
wolf's rain
yu yu hakusho
samurai champloo

ya thats a good list