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| Fuchikoma 323th Post
 
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|  "Top 5 anime of 2002"
, posted Sat 28 Dec 19:56
This was a pretty good year for anime, alot of new titles sprung up based off of popular manga and some already great shows like Mahoromatic went into their next seasons. So here's my 5 favorite new titles that came out this year.
5- Colorful. Not really a show, but a series of animated shorts based on looking up girls skirts and being an all out perv. No plot, no story, but it's still hilarious. If you're going to see any episode... it has to be the first one where the english teacher demonstrates to a japanese class how to say "L" and "R" ELLLLLLL ARRRRRRR
4-Macross Zero. This OAV just came out this month, but not only is it the best OAV I've seen this year... but the best I've seen in a couple years. The animation is so beautiful and reminds me of Blue Submarine No. 6. The veritechs look ultra realistic and the story is off to an interesting start. It takes place before the original Macross series but still stars Roy Focker in his younger days. I've watched this first episode a couple times now and I can't wait for episode 2 this spring.
3- Samurai Deeper Kyo. Not quite as good as Kenshin was, but an excellent samurai anime in it's own right. I hear it's different from the manga, but I haven't read the manga. Nicely designed characters, great action, a storyline based on actual events and people from japanese history, and a great storyline with plenty of twists and turns as the series progresses. Not to mention Onime no Kyo is a major badass.
2- Ghost in the Shell: Standalone Complex. As my name implies I've always been a major fan of Ghost in the Shell... so it's natural this is one of my favorite shows of the year. They really couldn't fail with this series any way... a Kano soundtrack, animation by Production I.G., and based off of one of the best mangas ever created. Anime just doesn't get much better than this, and the new storyline involving the laughing man has really peaked my interest.
1- Naruto. I find myself glued to the computer every time a new episode comes out. There's nothing too exceptional about Naruto, the animation quality is only medium... definitely below GITS, but it's just so damn entertaining. The character designs are great, the ninja arts are damn cool, and the characters are voiced with terrific personality. There's a very good mix of humor, action, and a serious side of a boy determined to prove his worth to the world. When Naruto pulled off the shadow shuriken trick in episode 8 I fell in love with the show. I will definitely watch this series all the way to the end.
Here's looking at you... Onime.
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| Zepy 305th Post
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|  "Re(3):Top 5 anime of 2002"
, posted Sat 28 Dec 21:15
5. Abenobashi Mahou Shoutengai
I have to return to heaven. Thank you for everything up till now, the taiyaki we ate together was delicious, uguu~ Also, my name is actually HMX-12, an android! Goodbye! - voice by Horie yui
Best dating sim parody ever.
4. Alien 9
The last ep was released in 2002 so it works out ;)
The anime went the way that I wished it would, it didn't mess up on the manga or anything, its great.
3. Nurse Witch Komugi Magikarte
All the in jokes and parodies, all the craziness. COOL.
2. Galaxy Angels 3rd
They seem to get funnier every season, some of the craziest stuff I've ever seen.
1. Haibane Renmei
Well thought out world and characters, as well as managing to maintain a standard of quality though the anime, and a great ending. The music is well composed and manages to keep the mood going. All in all, the best experience I've had this year.
That's about it, sucky year of anime!
And Colourful was years before 2002, so you can't list it! :D
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| Satoshi_Miwa 1801th Post
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| "Re(4):Top 5 anime of 2002" , posted Sat 28 Dec 21:39
Here's my top 5....
5 - Abenoshi Magical Shopping district - A fun parody of a variety of genres, and a Gainax ending I didn't hate....Miracle of Miracles...:)
4 - Sai-Kano - A neat twist on the mecha girl concept, Sai-kano is one heart twisting turn after another. A very sad, but well done anime.
3 - Full Metal Panic - Typical Mecha comedy, but it was well done and fun. Plus it had nice character devlopment, which is always a plus. I'm looking forward to season 2.
2 - Happy Lesson - I like the mama's, so there...:)
1 - Azumanga Daioh - Truly fun and orginal slice of life comedy, with great characters and the glory of Osaka, Yamamaya, and Sakaki-san. If this doesn't get a NA release I will be very, VERY, angry...
Honorable mention - Junni Kokki, Chobits, Kanon, Aquarian Age...And others I'm forgeting...
Hmm, I think I'll have to write my thoughts up for the year in anime (domestically and digisub) as the year is almost over...
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| XIIIth Angel
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| "Re(5):Top 5 anime of 2002" , posted Sun 29 Dec 01:03
The way I see it is, if you follow a show to the very end no matter what show, it must be your favorite. Unless you:
i.) actually have that much time to kill
ii.) It's a short show (sub 13 eps)
5.) GIT:SAC - why did I place this at the bottom? Because it was a late comer to the list. I mean it is a wicked show, but I've been following the other shows alot longer so I place them higher in rank. If you've read the original manga, you'll be able to relate to the TV show, it goes deeper into the functions of PPSection9 and imurses you into the world they live in. Way better then the movie did.
4.)One Piece - I have been hunting this show down from a little before the beginning of the year. Manga to Anime, the show is faithful and even has more. While this isn't a new show, it still airs on Japanese television and it's just a fun show to watch. Never fails to please, and it's character designs are a nice break from the conventional "bug eye'd freaks" as non-anime watchers refer it to sometimes..
3.)Azumanga Daioh - This show was great till the end. (I really wanna see what happens later in the characters life) Character designs are really simplistic, but scenes, facial expressions, evil cats, and of course the ever so cute Chiyo-chan really made the show (and Osaka) A!
2.) Hajime no Ippo - This show takes the cake on the top of the list because of.. well if you've been following a show from episode 1 to 43 like I have, theres gotta be a reason why you like it. It's exciting, great story, plenty of characters, and again the designs are a good break from standard style of anime.
1.) Naruto - I know, a late comer made my top list. But no other show that groups are working on right now is as anticipated as this show. My only complaints is that it's taking the show for freakin ever to make progress... I keep thinking to DBZ.. (I watched the show way before it became popular, I swear. Read the Chinese subtitles with the dubbed over chinese voices.. because Im Chinese)
Honorable mentions:
I am really messed up as to how my order is, because some of these shows might have deserved a ranking instead of others, but oh well... (in no particular order)
- Chobits (cute and hilarous, suffers from the well known 'lastminuteplot' syndrome)
- Junni Kouki (very different, really liked)
- .Hack//SIGN (it was an interesting idea)
- Abenobashi Shotengai (should have been on the list)
- Overman King Gainer (king king king gainer)
- Rockman.EXE (Its mega man!)
- Full Metal Panic (good character designs)
- Princess Tutu (dont ask, sister got me watching)
- Noir (successfully killing 2% of human life on earth... all bad people)
- Fruit Basket (funny show, but bad homo-erotic connotations... VERY NOOO!!)
- Read or Die OAV (short but cool, sound track rocks if you dig soundtracks from patriotic movies)
- Initial D (one of my big favorites, but it didn't come out this year..)
(list is getting long.. naming just anime now)
- scyed
- comic party
- Onegai Sensei
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