the best of the anime you are watching

[PerfectDeath]

post the best anime you are watching right now, not the best you have watched

1st: My-Hime (well duhhh)
2nd: Jinki:Extend (its actually making sense now O_o)
3rd: Yakite Japan (funny stuff)
4th: Air (havn't seen any new eps in a while :'( )
5th: Bleach (woot soul society)
6th: Naruto (yeay garaa ^_^)
7th: Gundam Seed Destiny

[currywu]

1. GitS: 2nd GIG - peerless animation, intriguing story, amazingly detailed world
2. School Rumble - Azumanga reincarnate, Harima owns, cute girls who aren't annoying(except Tenma)
3. Mai-HiME - large cast that actually gets developed, music, great emotional potential
4. Bleach - Started out great, degenerating into shonen cliches
5. Ah! My Goddess TV - love the music, occasionally amusing, characters have lost their charm
6. Jungle...Guu Final - great animation, recycled jokes
7. Ebichu - seriously, somebody needs to release the final two episodes(Ebichuman>God)
8. Samurai Champloo - Oozes style...without an ounce of substance or story

[Alex]

Fullmetal Alchemist

[TwinchaosX]

Fullmetal Alchemist

Same right now^^

[KiraraKim]

I concur with Alex and TwinChaos, the best thing I am currently watching is Fullmetal Alchemist.

[Kiba]

Samurai Champloo it's the only anime I'm watching right now.

[Perrin]

1- Monster
2- Fullmetal Alchemist
3- Samurai Champloo

These are the series I am watching right now and while I like them all Monster is by far my favorite. I love the story, the Characters, and the animation.

[Yurika Star]

Macross Plus, I'm always watching it cause it's wonderful.

[PerfectDeath]

i've already seen all of the Full Metal Alchemist episodes :'( so i can't say that i'm seeing it.

[Scar]

I'm rewatching FMA with a friend who's never seen it. As for new stuff, I just finished Onegai Teacher and I've been handed a stack of DVDs to watch including Fruits Basket, Nausicaa, and Armitage II + III. I'm gonna be one busy Otaku. :D

[Shadowmage]

Mai Hime
Gundam Seed Destiny (licensed....)
Air
RahXephon (I cannot seem to find the last volume... and my parents won't let me order online)

[Ender]

Ara ra,

Yu-gi Oh! d00d!!

-Prof. Ender

[TwinchaosX]

Mai Hime
Gundam Seed Destiny (licensed....)
Air
RahXephon (I cannot seem to find the last volume... and my parents won't let me order online)


Try Sam Goody for volume seven if you have one near you they usually have all of them (Cherry Creek).Also you can have the stores order it for you too.

[Illjwamh]

The best of right now? I'm not watching a whole lot right now, but the best would definately be Fullmetal Alchemist and Naruto.

[EMY23-23]

Umm, probably RahXephon, but Naruto and GITS: SAC are up there too.

[ShinoMatrix]

1. Azumanga Daioh
2. Gundam SEED Destiny
3. Bleach
4. Rozen Maiden
5. Naruto

[LadySage]

Fullmetal Alchemist is, without a doubt, the best anime I'm watching right now. Also up there (I'm not even going to bother numbering) are Ah My Goddess, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Full Moon wo Sagashite, and Air.

[Lavi]

currently watching three anime:

air
bleach
and... prince of tennis

[ShinoMatrix]

Fullmetal Alchemist is, without a doubt, the best anime I'm watching right now. Also up there (I'm not even going to bother numbering) are Ah My Goddess, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Full Moon wo Sagashite, and Air.


While I was watching it I would have agree with you, but as I reached the end, that opinion of mine somehow got shot up to bits... don't get me wrong, it's not a bad anime, but, well... let's just say I want more, because it needs more.

[Tremolo]

While I was watching it I would have agree with you, but as I reached the end, that opinion of mine somehow got shot up to bits... don't get me wrong, it's not a bad anime, but, well... let's just say I want more, because it needs more.

I personally liked how it ended, but as you say it DOES need more and, well, it's a good thing it's getting more!

*waits in anticipation for the movie*


I can't really put mine in order, so I'll just say some brief words about each:

Naruto - The current arc is really good. Still a highly enjoyable series so far.
Beck - Brilliant stuff, say no more.
Gilgamesh - A bit like a more mythical X/1999 - looking forward to seeing this develop.
Texhnolyze - In two minds about either continuing to "acquire" it or just buy the UK release in June. Dark, arty, compelling and sadly ignored.
Vision of Escaflowne - After a slight slump during the middle episodes this has pulled back up into the realm of "great".
Chrno Crusade - Stranded in a lump of filler. Help.

[tsiki]

1. Gankutsuou
2. Naruto
3. Beck
4. Gundam SEED Destiny
5. Ai Yori Aoshi
6. Yakitate! Japan
7. Bleach
8. Prince of Tennis

Some tough decicions, I could just put the top 4 into spot #1 and the rest 3 into spot #2 and I would be satisfied with my ranking, not much difference between those. Ai Yori Aoshi would be higher, but the personality of Aoi is pissing me off (Kaoru-sama, Kaoru-sama, sumimasen, sumimasen ARRRrrghh).
Left out some animes which I've only watched for a couple of episodes or the last time I watched an episode was ages ago (Sensei no Ojikan, Gallery Fake, Texhnolyze).

[genki sakura]

Fullmetal Alchemist as well.

[Kagome654]

Fwee....

Naruto: I'm still loving it, though I fear how they're going to draw out the Sasuke vs Naruto fight like they did in the manga. Please, oh please, show some common sense, no one wants episode after episode of flashbacks and two people charging at each other with their deadliest moves just to get broken apart and cry some more. For the love of all that is holy, make it fast, make it poignant and be done with it! *ends rant*

Bleach: Renji owns your soul.

Last Exile: Have I mentioned lately that I love Studio Gonzo?

Peacemaker: Ditto, but with more bishies

Monster: Ohhh, the plot thickens!

[loner]

Hmmm...

MaiHime: In TIF's words, 'best anime of 2004'
Beck: Unconventional but cool, though the Engrish can be grating at times.
Air: Another unconventional anime, and rather surreal yet believable.
Yakitate! Japan: MatsuKen ownz u.
Maria-sama ga Miteru: Best pure shoujo in quite a long time.

[Kagura]

Azumanga Daioh

[Illjwamh]

Fwee....

Naruto: I'm still loving it, though I fear how they're going to draw out the Sasuke vs Naruto fight like they did in the manga. Please, oh please, show some common sense, no one wants episode after episode of flashbacks and two people charging at each other with their deadliest moves just to get broken apart and cry some more. For the love of all that is holy, make it fast, make it poignant and be done with it! *ends rant*

I agree, though I do think the flashbacks are important.

The best way to do this would be to have them start fighting, cut to the flashbacks and spend the episode on them, then cut back at the end and have them finish.

The next episode would be Sasuke's demon transformation, etc., and of couse the final clash will happen early. Then he'll run off and they'll do all the winding down stuff, and it'll be the last episode. For Part One.

[Neon]

Fullmetal Alchemist and DNAngel are tied.

But EVA still kick ass.

[Junko]

Excel Saga (maybe not the best but it is well-known)

Soon to be Naruto

Azumanga Daioh...about 1/3 done...just keeps getting better.

[Relentless]

Berserk
Cowboy Bebop
Hellsing
Paranoia Agent

[Dirty Harry]

Full Metal Alchemist, Ghost in the Shell SAC, and.... er... that's it.... it sucks having to wait a whole week for something that's already finished....

[Mangai]

Azumanga
R.O.D. (both)
Bleach
Naruto

[Bio]

i get the whole series then watch it, if it's not completed i get another series and wait for it to b done. :)

any way the best i'v been watching lately naruto, Ninja scroll TV, Tenchi GXP

[Anonyman]

Rurouni Kenshin (yes I am in the Kyoto arc)

[sakurazukamori]

DNA2...(I'm also watching Arc the Lad but I'm not too crazy about it).

[Admiral Ackbar]

Best that I am watching right now huh?
Noir - since that is all I am watching right now

[Ninja Realist]

Tie between FMA and Mai-hime.

Gits:SAC is a far second.

[lunar_vs_beauty]

FMA
Love Hina
and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

[loplop]

Madlax
Monster
Ah! My Goddess
Kannazuki no Miko
Mahoraba ~ Heartful Days ~
Darling

[tenchimasaki]

1. Samurai Champloo
2. Noir
3. The Big O

:newbie:

[Akuhei]

Beck (OST OST OST OST OST OST OST OST OST OST)
MaiHime
Bleach
FMA
none of the others are worth mention

[jetfire]

1. Naruto - I'm not watching too many anime series right now, but the Lee and Gaara fights are simply fun to watch. Right after Gaara's fight however, this title will drop down on the list.
2. Samurai Champloo - I havn't watched too much of it yet, but I love the characters and the super slick animation at some points.
3. Rurouni Kenshin - Fun to watch. The side characters are pretty annoying, but Kenshin isn't. The fights are interesting.
4. Neon Genesis Evangelion - Kinda confusing, but still a good watch. A little slow at times.

[Dirty Harry]

1. Fullmetal Alchemist
2. Ghost in the Shell: SAC
3. Zatch Bell

[darylcrowe]

I would have to say Big 0

[Mystic_Spike]

MyHiME is absolutely brilliant
yakitate japan is quite good and the opening and ending songs are very catchy.

[sakura_blossom]

Fullmetal Alchemist
Azumanga Daioh
Chobits

[fugupinkeye]

Ah My Goddess: greatly enjoying this one. At this point it's like a massively extended version of the original, I do hope it goes beyond the point the original ended, timewise.
Monster: gripping thriller, it has sucked me in.
School Rumble: good to laugh out loud again, reminds me of Azumanga in this respect.

[Akimichi Choji]

FMA, Trigun, Cowboy Bebop, Angel sanctuary, and Peacemaker are the onel I am currently watching.

[Lupin the 3rd]

Naruto
Ranma 1/2
Madlax
Negima
One piece
L/R

[PirateKing]

4) Dallos - Old school, which is cool, but also very predictable.
3) Pet Shop of Horrors - Freaky, but not as freaky as Paranoia Agent.
2) Ranma 1/2 - Still very funny, but after about #40 it started to slide.
1) Paranoia Agent - I knew I was going to enjoy it the moment they started yodelling!

[Linuts]

In no particular order:

AIR - though a little condensed, this show has a very interesting and emotional story. Not to mention the (perhaps) best animation quality yet for 2005

Beck - snail pace in the beginning... and Engrish... But somewhat realistic and addictive ^^. The OST is what really hits the chord here.

Mai-Hime - While I do like all the twists and turns in this show... I'm just not as into it as most people here are. Don't know exactly why really o_O

Ah My Goddess - a show with not much happening... Yet somehow still gets me watching o_O

School Rumble - occasionally funny... My only gripe is some of the out-of-place dramas for the side characters.

Bleach -...though right now it's slowly flushing itself down the crap hole... :P

Gakuen Alice - cute and twisted show... Still don't know how good it is since the fansubs are so slow to come out T_T

Edit: Oh how can I forget

Yakitate! Japan. The manga is simply brilliant and they've done a great job so far with the anime adaptation.

[otaku]

well, seeing as i only (usually) watch one anime at a time, Beck is pretty good and i like the music.

[Angry John]

Paranoia Agent is the best of what I'm watching now.

That being said, I'm watching Eva for the first time and I like it a lot:
...when that angel with the ribbony arms launches Unit 2's head (and that mouthy Asuka chick with it) and then Shinji's eva munches on the dead angel and starts freaking-out.......it was like religious experience, I tell ya what.

[oompa loompa]

Ranma 1/2- after cologne the bad guys just wern't as funny
FMA - Alfonse has serious mental issues at the moment
FLCL - GOD YES!!!!!
Excel Saga - mindless comedy......gotta love it
angel sanctuary - the blood is beautifull
Ghost in the shell (SAC) - good..........thats all im saying
Big-O = just get the memories back and shut the hell up.

[Truten]

Gantz- an amazing anime that dwells into the human pshicy

[Phix]

Gundam SEED DESTINY - I really loved SEED and this one is actually better! :D

Mobile Suit Gundam - Ayup, the very original in Japanese w/ Eng subs.

JINKI:EXTEND - Very interesting but kinda confusing. I love the character designs and art.

Tales of Phantasia - I actually have a few eps but haven't seen a single one. I gotta get around to it.

Gunbuster - I just finished watching all 6 eps and I gotta say.... the ending was very interesting.

[Datsun]

Currently watching:

1. Mai Hime - The most exciting anime in ages.
2. Beck - Gets much better after they perform at the concert.
3. Monster - A solid thriller with gradual character development
4. School Rumble - After initially panning this show, it has actually managed to be genuinely funny now that the characters are interacting with each other.
5. Bleach - Got good when Ishida appeared and everyone got their powers, but now that they're in soul society it's dragging a bit.
6. Yakitate Japan! - really good, but I've read the manga already.
7. Air - A lot better than Kanon - great animation.
8. Ah! My Goddess - A lot better than the OVA's.
9. Burst Angel (Bakuretsu Tenshi) - Initially looked really good, but then fell into a predictable routine - meg tries to help, gets captured, and Jo saves her (sweet) ass.

[PerfectDeath]

well my lsit is updated.
1 still: My-Hime
2. Samuri Champloo - funny and cool
3. Bleach
4. Gundam seed destiny: WOOT loved the twist
5. naturo
sadly the animes that i have been watching befor have not been coming out lately :'( so now i have very little to watch... meh champloo will time me over.

[Tank]

As of right now, it's gotta be Beck. I think Bleach is overrated and is slowly spiraling down. They try to add comedy in situations where there shouldn't be any, and it's really awkward. They try to force that aspect of the show too much. The music of Beck is superb, and though it starts off real slow, its kind of like Noir in that it really starts to pick up.

[Kiba]

Full Metal Alchemist and I'm also trying to finish watching Rah Xephon.

[Moe]

beck, bleach, naruto, and mahou sensei negima(on episode 12, i like it.)

[lady katana 619]

:thewave: gad guard

[hekikuu]

Probably the best series I'm currently watching is Gungrave. Monster is awesome too, but I haven't been watching it because I had to downgrade a busted video card to an old one without a TV out.

[ouatic]

For me currently, the best show that I am watching is One Piece. Man do I love that show! But other great shows that I am watching are Naruto, Bleach, Full Metal Alchemist, Vision of Escaflowne, Beck, Air, etc.(I don't remember the rest, too many that I like)

[flclluva_123]

dragon ball gt uncut
it is not that bad i like it!!!!!

[otaku]

ok, so i'm breaking my own rules now. i be watchin' Noir, Beck, and Maison Ikkoku. and thats the order of love. thanks to my brother for using up all my disk space for his anime files (which i didnt know exsisted until now) i now have to watch all of his anime so then i will have watched more than him over the years (i have alot of anime watchin' to do)

[w0lfW00ds_gh0st]

1) Samurai Champloo
2) Beck
3) My HiME
4) Bleach
5) Fullmetal Alchemist
6) Naruto
7) TeniPuri
8) Gundam SEED Destiny
9) Beet the Vandel Buster

and then the various bits of pieces im watching thru the 100 smth CDs of anime my friend gave me =P

[Spilled Milk]

hmm well out of all the anime here are my top three and why

Air (EEK can't wait to finish this! I started downloading more after totally forgetting about it for like ever >.< and now I'm so hooked! and damn the main guy character (whose name I can't think of at the moment) is soo hot!)
Peach girl- I find this series really fun but that damn sae just seriously irks me sooo much!!
Sukisyo-....yaoi....

[DarkKanti]

Samurai Champloo - It's pretty good so far. Amazing animation and style and some really jaw dropping fight scenes.

[Kiba]

Right now it's Bleach, hmm what a name.

[HidekiMotosuwa]

For me the anime I've been addicted to is My-HiME, Beck, Tsukuyomi-Moonphase, and Yakitate!. Also for the liscensed stuff I been watching Flame of Recca, DN Angel, Fighting Spirit, and Spiral just to name a four out of the 20 or so that I have been purchasing as soon as they hit the shelves :) are what I'm currently watching.

[AnimeBuddha]

1. GetBackers :D
2. E's Otherwise :hapbounce
3. Inuyasha :halo:
4.Trigun :hyper:

[Lews Therin]

I guess the best series I am watching would be Hajime no Ippo.

[Tsukushi]

Welcome to Greenwood! I'm on the fouth episode and really liking it. Really, really nice anime.

[porkyliquid]

Wolfs rain
Hellsing

[Psycho fangirl]

I'm currently watching Sukisyo, up to esp 7, and it is awesome. Cute boys, drama and Shounen-ai? (It does not count as hints, it's THERE! What do you expect from a anime based on a BL game?) I'm so there!

[w0lfW00ds_gh0st]

well since i havent seen the last ep of SamCham im gonna have to say that and Beck. Eyeshield 21 is cool too, tho the manga is better, the animation is still really well done

[i_heart_kazuto]

Right now FullMetal Alchemist. Probably the best anime I'v ever seen! :p

[amosmoss]

I am trying to watch Gundam Wing and Gundam Seed here in our country. They have it on Cartoon Network. Do any of you know if these are worth watching?

[Risen Hell Fire]

right now if fullmetal alchemist. instant classic.

[Tremolo]

right now if fullmetal alchemist. instant classic.

Don't say that until you've seen it all, you might jinx it for yourself.


Now that what I'm watching has changed significantly since I last posted I might as well update. It's currently a tie between Heat Guy J (why isn't this more popular?!) and Speed Grapher (the best show of the spring season so far).

[Kiba]

I started watching Witch Hunter Robin.

[amosmoss]

I started watching Witch Hunter Robin.

what do you think of the art? Cool, huh? Not the usual big beady eyed characters, right?

[MadTrumpet]

Either Monster or Speed Grapher. Me likey the dark anime right now.

[Junko]

I just finished an episode of Ashita no Joe... interesting


Does Live Action Sailor Moon count?

[Ninja Realist]

Futakoi Alternative. One of those great shows you can watch with your brain in off-mode.

[Sorrow-kun]

I only usually watch one (or two) series at a time, so I suppose Beck wins by default.

But that goes without saying. Beck, indeed, does win.

[JOJO]

1. Gungrave.
2. Twelve Kindoms
3.Chronno Crusade
4.Witch Hunter Robin

[amosmoss]

Recently watched reruns of Samurai X. Some episodes are funny. Kenshin really jumps most of the time during his attacks.

[Zelkiiro]

Right now I'm watching...

Chobits (4/26) - 8.5: Very interesting, funny, and the artwork is great. No real complaints so far, except Hideki doesn't blink too much...:sweat:

Fullmetal Alchemist (11/51) - 9.0: Nice storyline and characters. The music ain't bad, either.

Last Exile (13/26) - 8.5: Why the hell haven't I finished this yet...? Great art and music, though.

Gundam X (9/39) - 9.5: This might be competition for my favorite Gundam series, The 08th MS Team. Great characters and music, but the artwork can be dodgy at times.

That's it from me.

[sohryu]

I'm watching 3 right now, sort of.

DNAngel
Noir
Madlax - but I've only seen the first episode

I'd say that DNAngel is the best, because Noir has too many of the same flashbacks.

[Ellinwood]

1: Hellsing-woot vampires
2: Bleach-major wootage to yourichi (did i spell it right?)
3: Samurai 7-more wootage... this time to the water princess
4: Samurai Champloo-even more wootage to all
5: Vandread-go dita... or not
6: Record of Lodoss War-parn sucks... kudos to you Deedlit
8: FLCL-haruko owns
8: FMA-i mourn the loss of Hughes
9: Ruroni Kenshin-Soujiro is THE sword master
10: Azumanga Daioh-why have i waited until now to see this?

[Datsun]

1) Monster - A great thriller.
2) Honey Clover - I like the whole laid back feel of this anime. Morita's a pretty classic character already.
3) Futakoi Alternative - Great use of unorthodox camera angles and story telling as well.
4) Yakitate Japan! - Makes a good fist of making the transition from the Manga.
5) Bleach - Getting a little overburdened with just fight scenes, but at least they're built up well.
6) Ah! My Goddess (TV) - surprisingly watchable compared to the OVA's
7) Raxephon - I'm at about ep15, and I'm mainly thinking "Hurry up and start making sense already!"
8) Ai Yori Aoshi - It's either sweet or has dumb laughs in it. Mildly fun.
9) Speed Grapher - It's starting to get interesting after it got past the obvious 'money corrupts' theme it seemed intent on portraying.
10) Peach Girl - I don't know why I'm still watching this as the characters (and there seem to be so few) are starting to get on my nerves - it at least seemed to have a decent premise.
11) Trinity Blood - Hate to say it, but this may end up the same way Bakuretsu Tenshi did. We'll see.
12) Girls Bravo 2nd season - A guilty, damn near sinful pleasure.
13) Tsubasa Chronicles - This simply feels flat. I'm sure fans of Clamp may get pleasure from watching this, but it kind of feels generic and uninspired so far.

And a special mention to Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokoro Chan for being damn funny in its first 2 episodes.

[Yuhara]

-Naruto
-One Peice
-Speed Grapher
-Trinity Blood
-Basalisk
-Tsubasa Chronicles

[Headstrong]

Samuari Shampoo..it's cool!!

Samuari something.it's cool!!
I'm sorry if I did the title wrong...I forgot..don't be mad k :moron:

[Saya-biki]

Samuari Shampoo..it's cool!!


I'm sorry if I did the title wrong...I forgot..don't be mad k :moron:
lol, no reason to get angry for "Samurai Shampoo" when it's Samurai Champloo
it's all good (helll I'd use Samurai Shampoo")

I don't know when but sometime I'll rewatch all of Azumanga Daioh-that will probably be the best

Also, I'm going to get Spirited Away over the weekend
and I don't know when I'll get Samurai Champloo vol 2

so I'll go with Midori no Hibi vol 1

[tenchimasaki]

GTO... its pretty funny. Only six episodes left.. kind of blows.

[sohryu]

I'm finally getting around to watching Berserk, after about 2 years, and I was not let down.

1. Berserk
2. DNAngel
3. Noir
4. Madlax

[Kiba]

. Hack//Sign

[Perrin]

Monster
Beck
Samurai Champloo.

I think monster is by far the best out of these anime. It has great characters and great intrigue I can't wait to see how it ends.

[aogin]

Hajime no Ippo series,
---Champion road
Azumanga daioh
Love Hina
Midori days
Cowboy Bebop
Interstella 5555

and uh oh not an anime, but spongebob hehehehehe!

[Itachi Uchiha]

My list in no particular order -

*Naruto
*Monster
*Speed Grapher
*Basalisk
*Tsubasa Chronicles
*Honey & Clover
*Eureka Seven
*Yakitate! Japan

These are probably my favorites that i'm currently watching.

[aogin]

Ubogin vs Kurapica

[HuggyBear]

Elfen Lied, hands down Elfen Lied

[Shadowmage]

Elfen Lied, hands down Elfen Lied
Hmmm... Just to warn you, the series steps up its fanservice to almost intolorable levels, and they make fun of people with prosthtics. (I forgot to mention this in my review as it has been months since I've last seen this anime, and such details were not left in my mind... Credit goes to Taleweaver for reminding me.)

Find Taleweaver's review at:
http://www.amgreviews.com/
(Note: he gave the series a 68%. The fanservice/crude humor hurt his opinion of the anime more than it did to me.)

[Rei_Kashino]

1.helsing
2. tenchi muyo
3.ruroni kenshin
4.gundum wing
and god there are somany i can't even rember

[Elric]

Currently into......

~Yakitate!! Japan
~Kaleido Star
~Speed Grapher
~Revolutionary Girl Utena
~Infinite Ryvius
~Eureka 7

Probobly after finish watching those than I may get into others. Its a cycle.

[HuggyBear]

Hmmm... Just to warn you, the series steps up its fanservice to almost intolorable levels, and they make fun of people with prosthtics. (I forgot to mention this in my review as it has been months since I've last seen this anime, and such details were not left in my mind... Credit goes to Taleweaver for reminding me.)

Find Taleweaver's review at:
http://www.amgreviews.com/
(Note: he gave the series a 68%. The fanservice/crude humor hurt his opinion of the anime more than it did to me.)
LoL Oh yes, quite aware of that particular context- but no pun intended with the 'hands down' comment ^^; But like I said it's how you take the context and how sensitive you are too, if you can overlook that and focus on the story itself, then you should really have no problem there unless you want to start comparing this to a some of our own home grown American shows >_>

[loplop]

Speed Grapher is quickly becoming a favorite as I watch the series. While I prefer mecha & light comedy most of the time, I really like what I have seen so far in the series. So far, only OMG & Speed Grapher have been the only ones so far in 2005 that I will buy when they come out on DVD . . .

[Shadowmage]

LoL Oh yes, quite aware of that particular context- but no pun intended with the 'hands down' comment ^^; But like I said it's how you take the context and how sensitive you are too, if you can overlook that and focus on the story itself, then you should really have no problem there unless you want to start comparing this to a some of our own home grown American shows >_>
I agree. that is why I was confident enough to give the show a 87%. I wasn't irked by the crude jokes and the nudity (which at times went to the "pornographic" level) as much as Taleweaver was. Also, after reviewing something after 5 months, only the memorial aspects are left. (In my case, the drama.)

To keep on topic. My top three:
1. Honey and Clover (One of the best character driven dramas since Kare Kano)
2. Speed Grapher (Has a lot of potential, but I fear Gonzo might botch this.)
3. Yakiatte! Japan. (A great Shounen anime, but it is starting to lose its charm...)

[ouatic]

One Piece, Naruto, Erementar Gerad and thats about it right now and thats not a lot compared to what I am watching right now. (hard to find really good anime these days -- for me at least) Now this doesn't mean that all the other ones suck, its just not the "Best of" anime that I am watching. Still enjoyable of course.

[chaos soldier]

samurai champloo its just cool sword fighting with slashes faster than you can see plots to rule the world thwarted by just wanting a formidable opponent honor treachery and an undying quest to find the samurai who smells of sunflowers,over all its just an awesome anime id rate it 9.65/10

[Emeraldas]

Windy Tales and Paranoi Agent.

[Trunks lover]

Me? It would have to be FullMetal Alchemist, Naruto, Inuyasha, and Dragon Ball Z!!!

[ant]

Mushishi
Eureka 7
Noein
Ayakashi

[Tremolo]

Mushishi and Eureka Seven, undoubtedly. I'm so stupidly behind on Noein (episode four :() but I'll catch up when it's done.

Everything else...

Mai-Otome is pretty uninspiring, Blood+ is in a dull patch, Gun X Sword has gone downhill, Ergo Proxy has yet to get going so it doesn't really count...

Eh.

[Rove]

I'm currently watching:
Mushishi
Eureka Seven
Ayakashi ~Japanese Classic Horror~
Yomigaeru Sora - Rescue Wings
Noein
REC
(In that order or preference).

Not currently airing in Japan:
Legend of the Galactic Heroes
Zipang

[Kiba]

Mushishi
One Piece
Blood+
Hellsing Ultimate
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GiG
Yakitate!! Japan
Jigoku Shoujo

[w0lfW00ds_gh0st]

of what im watching currently:

Mushishi
Bleach
Eyeshield 21
ROD TV
Shuffle

those are my current best

[victoria]

currently:
inuyasha
naruto
samurai 7

[Ghostmaster]

I love a lot of shows I'm watching so i'll say
Gungrave - definately my favorite right now it's like one of the best animes I've seen.
BLOOD+
Black Cat
Mushishi
Looking up at the Half Moon
Honey and Clover - One of the best great story, characters, comedy everything about it.
Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo
And I haven't seen that much of Sergeant Keroro, but it's funny so I like it.

[FaithMemory]

:love: Zettai Shonen:love:
Brain Powered
Otogi Zoshi: Legend Of Magatama
Gakuen Alice
Witch Hunter Robin
Detective Conan

[frostback]

I'm starting Monster today, can't freakn wait either :hyper:

[Angelic_Ruin]

Yami no Matsuei

[MadRhyme]

the best of these animes i am currently watching were The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and Fate/Stay Night. though i would wait for a week each episode, still it is good to watch them just like that.

[mitsukake]

Um... well right now the best of anime that I am watching right now are:
(1st being the most bestestier... LOL)
1. Ouran High School Host Club
2. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
3. Gauken Alice
4. Fate/Stay Night

[Gigadi]

Probably Berserk and One Piece...I'm on episode 6 of Monster, it hasn't grabbed me yet.

[Lupin the 3rd]

I finally had the chance to download the first season of lupin and it rocks.

[Natsuke Takeda]

1. Neon Genesis Evangelion (Today's my birthday, so as usual, I watch this before I party)
2. Rurouni Kenshin: Tsuiokuhen
3. Eureka 7
4. Ouran High School Host Club
5. Blood +
6. The Prince of Tennis: National Championship
7. Whistle!

Happy birthday.. to me...

[jetfire]

I'm watching Noir right now, and I'm loving it, even though it's only the first 4 episodes. The next best would be Full Metal Panic!, even though I've only watched one episode so far. Bleach and Naruto are on a huge downhill slide, since they have been entirely composed of filler for quite some time. Gantz is also quite intense. I'd rank that below Noir and FMP, but above Naruto, Bleach, Disgaea and Azumanga Daioh.

Disgaea is subpar, and I cannot get what's so funny about Azumanga Daioh, as I find the humour way too slow for my tastes. So many large gaps of silence between lines of dialouge. I've smiled a few times, and maybe laughed a little, but that's it. Now I get why they say it's a love it or hate it anime.

[GunGrave]

The 1 im watching are
1.Neon Genesis Evangelion
2. Rurouni Kenshin: Tsuiokuhen
3. Eureka 7
4.GunGrave
5.Soul Taker

[kira7w7]

1.bleach
2.love hina
3.samuri champloo

[ant]

For the spring season
Angle Heart
Nana
xxxHolic
Ouran High School Host Club
Jyo Oh Sei
Simoun
Air Gear
Ergo Proxy
and Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
and when I get the chance Gintama
currently not airing in Japan City Hunter

[Sparrow]

Current Favourite: Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, simply for it's allusion's to J.D. Salinger's writing.

All Time Favourite: FLCL, boundless in it's creativity

[Retlor]

Umm. Just finished Fullmetal Alchemist. Can I count that?

Otherwise, the anime of Chobits is the best I'm watching. Seems very different to the manga so far, but only in little ways.

[Ghostmaster]

For this season:
1. Blood+
2. Ouran High School Host Club
3. NANA
4. Ergo Proxy
5. Jyu Oh Sei
6. I'm also watchinh Keroro Gunso, which I know is a few years old, but its so funny.

[kLaUS]

Karas,
RoD(ovas),
Last exile(again),
Azumanga (i watch it like every week),
and eureka 7 (finally find it!!)

[Shinomori]

I've been without the internet for just over a month so I'm currently catching up on The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and Ouran High School Host Club, I'm also watching Naruto, Rurouni Kenshin and FLCL. I've just watched Buttobi CPU and, for whatever reason, didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would (maybe it's because it was the dub and not the sub).
I have Azumanga Daioh and Noir lined up as well, both of which I'm really looking forward to.

[Miaka Lee]

I'm not watching as much now(dang finals!), so here are the ones I am and actually like:
1. Now and Then, Here and There(for the third time)
2. Eureka 7
3. DNAngel
4. Naruto

[WarCry]

That would be Tsukihime for me since that's the only one I'm watching at the moment. I tend to watch my anime one at a time.

[Xfox*X]

1. Desert punk
2. Naruto
3. Gundam Seed TV series(need 9& 10 to lazy to buy them)
4. Fullmetal Alchemist
5. Fullmetal panic

[NausicaaBoy]

Fullmetal alchemist
Utena
Chobits
Trigun
Nana
Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
Evangelion

[lilly1992]

1st crono crusade
2nd Naruto
3rd King od Bandit;Jing
4th chobits
5th Boys over flowers
6th basara
7th Inuyasha
8th fullmetal alchemist

[Rove]

Lets see...

Ouran High School Host Club: Easily the best show of the season (for me), the comedy never fails, the characters are adorable and the eye candy (both for the eyes and ears) is gorgeous.

Ergo Proxy: After taking a dive in the animation department I'm still following it because I enjoy recognizing its philosophical winks, the atmosphere never dives and the characters are so humane. The OP is addictive as hell too.

Mushishi: I think this one is done in Japan by now, but I've stopped myself from ruining the last episodes by reading summaries or commentaries in other sites, so I guess it's still 'airing' for me.

NANA: After the flashback flood + recap that were the first six episodes, from seven onwards this series is definitely among my favorite from the season. The humor translated incredibly well from paper to the screen. Perhaps the only thing I can criticise about it is the not-so-amazing musical score, but there's plenty of time till Trapnest shows up and proves that the ED is not an exception.

Jyu Oh Sei: With only one episode left to air, I have a lot of expectations with this one. The pacing is absurdly fast (for what I read, the manga is not that different) and some characters are begging for extra time. It has its fair share of weaknesses and ocassional cheese, but it's hard to find such quality sci-fi in the anime realm that I'm glad Jyu Oh Sei has being so gripping since episode one. Plus it's being a long time since a series makes me finish an episode and comment about it right away like this one does. ^^;

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya: I'm following it, but I doubt I'll become a Haruhiist any day soon, I still love the show and I'm rooting for a second season all the way.

XXXHolic: I'm quite behind with this one, which is a shame because I enjoyed the first six episodes a lot. The adaptation turned out much better than I initially expected. I find it funny that some people comment on its lack of ongoing plot, yet what makes this show as enjoyable as it is, is exactly the lack of one, much like Mushishi.

I'm also following a whole bunch of other stuff (that often have more 'erratic' release dates), but the list above would be the things that are airing in Japan (sans Mushishi) and I'm currently watching as well.

[LCeh]

Of the on-going series, I was following Suzumiya, Ouran, Higurashi, F/SN, School Rumble season 2, and NANA.

Now being quite busy, I am only following Suzumiya and SR (F/SN ended).

It's not that I don't like Ouran, or Higurashi, but they just don't have the same impact on me as F/SN and Suzumiya. I am a very character-oriented person, so if the characters can't connect to me, and I can't really sympathize with the characters, then it just doesn't draw me in very deep. Ouran is funny and well, but their characters just don't seem to do much for me, and hence I care less about them. I don't really understand either, since Suzumiya is a sci-fi story with aliens, but I actually find the characters in Suzumiya more believable than Ouran, maybe it's just my own biasedness. Higurashi is the same for me, the mystery is good and all, but if I can't connect with the characters, then I am just watching moving pictures.

On the other hand, I felt F/SN had great potential. Lots of believable characters (for me), and with a great and emotional story surrounding Shirou and especially Saber, who I deeply cared about. Anyway, if you want to read more about what I think about the show, you can check out the F/SN thread started by Sorrow-kun.

Suzumiya is always giving me something new, and I always look forward to see what KyotoAni will pull off in the next ep. Great and fun characters, and more importantly, they actually develop (with the exception of maybe Koizumi and Mikuru, they didn't develop that much). Other than those 2, everyone else are slowly changing, you can see their relationship building, it's just great.

SRII hasn't really lived up to the first season imo, but I still look forward to it every week, hoping they will be back up to first season's standards. Unfortunately, that hasn't really happened yet imo.

So in conclusion, I would say Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu is probably the best show I am currently watching.

[Nat]

1. Blood+
2. Witchblade
3. xxxHOLiC
4. Nana
5. Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu
6. Ouran Koukou Host Club
7. Black Lagoon
8. Saiunkoku Monogatari
9. Utawarerumono
10. Strawberry Panic

[JOJO]

Air Master: I'm a big fan of "martial arts in school" type of anime so its natural that i would eventually check out this one. This one sets itself apart by having an original type of main character, in this case the girl is really tall and doesnt look very femenine, pretty good actions scenes too, it has some fan service during the actions scenes and by some of the other cast but its still not anywhere near as intrusive as other anime like Ikkitousen.

Gun X Sword:In the first few episodes it looks like just another mecha anime, it has a slow beginning but by episode 12 the plot finally starts to pick up, good animation quality and character designs, i also liked some of the mecha desings like El Dorado 5.

[jetfire]

Air Master: I'm a big fan of "martial arts in school" type of anime so its natural that i would eventually check out this one. This one sets itself apart by having an original type of main character, in this case the girl is really tall and doesnt look very femenine, pretty good actions scenes too, it has some fan service during the actions scenes and by some of the other cast but its still not anywhere near as intrusive as other anime like Ikkitousen.

I watched that anime a year or two ago. The only saving grace was some of the action scenes. The plot wasn't that great. And doesn't that big breasted girl REALLY annoy you? Always shouting out for Maki or for Maki to save her, and crying all the freaking time? *shudders*

Anyways, the best anime I'm watching at the moment is Full Metal Panic. I was kind of on a dissapointing anime streak lately with Disgaea, Azumanga Daioh (It's a love it or hate it anime. I fell into the latter), and a few others, so I'm glad to be viewing something refreshing, funny, fun and interesting. I thought it was going to be just another mech anime, but was I ever wrong. It's definately entertaining.

Crap. Apparently, I've seemed to mention these animes a bit earlier, but I wasn't into Full Metal Panic as much (I had only seen the first episode). Also, Noir was a solid show, but Full Metal Panic has proved to be more entertaining. I had also watched .hack//SIGN and .hack//DUSK recently. .hack//SIGN was put together better, but had a dissapointing ending.

[JOJO]

I watched that anime a year or two ago. The only saving grace was some of the action scenes. The plot wasn't that great. And doesn't that big breasted girl REALLY annoy you? Always shouting out for Maki or for Maki to save her, and crying all the freaking time? *shudders*

Well, that chick didnt really annoy me as much as other big breasted chicks from other series, at least in this anime she's very self aware of them and doesnt like the attention they bring, some of the comedy involving her is kinda funny("I'm a milk cow") and most of the leasbianism hints are amusing. And also, how Maki reacts to any type of romatic approuch to her is priceless("YOU WANNA MAKE BABIES!?).

[animanic_critic]

Hmm... let's see:

Ergo Proxy - the trailers claims it's the crew who did Witch Hunter Robin, which I wasn't so enthusiastic about. But after watching 12 episodes, it became one of the most anticipated. Like WHR + GITS meshed together... still pending for upcoming episodes by Shinsen Subs.

Monster (2 times) - One of the most riveting storylines I've ever watched. Seriously, when people are asked which anime has the best characterisation, FMA becomes synonymous. But I dare say, that Monster is much better at it. The manga won an award, and I say the anime deserves one too.

Rurouni Kenshin - Reminiscence (3 times) - Like a Japanese Romeo & Juliet, watching it always makes me sympathise with Kenshin and Tomoe. I doubt any other anime would beat it... well, maybe Grave of the Fireflies

[Perrin]

Ai Yori Aoshi- Only 3 episodes in but right now I find it to be fairly entertaining.

NANA- Through 11 eps. I must say that I am losing interest in this one. I will finish it out but I hope that it improves. I was very interested in the beginning but a few of the characters really bother me and I feel the show is losing steam.

Yawara- Picked this up because I loved Monster so much and the same author wrote the manga. Though totally different than Monster, I like it so far. The old man cracks me up.

[animanic_critic]

Ergo Proxy -> it's like Witch Hunter Robin and GITS combined... Interesting concept, I must say after 12 episodes. Well, the director did WHR anyways...

[LCeh]

I just finished watching Now and Then, Here and There. One of the best series I have ever seen. UNBELIEVABLY real characters, with great development, watching them struggle over the course of the anime was just very moving. This series will make you think about many things that you don't usually think about, and it's just great to see such a well executed drama.

My words just can't do this show justice. If you want to see a great moving series, you definitely don't want to miss this.

[Barrelhaven]

Best Comedies:
1. The one with Haruhi in it ;).

Best Action:
1. Blood+
2. Black Lagoon
3. Utawarerumono
4. Eureka Seven

[ultbaka]

Anime I'm currently watching...

1. Bleach (still on top... still the best. Check out the new ending song "runnin")

2. Akagi... because I need to learn about gambling to make my life complete =P

3. Jing King of Bandits (just picked this up and enjoyed the hell out of it!)

4. Ghost Stories (This is an anime that WILL NOT! I repeat! Will NOT take itself seriously... it's basically episodes of the Berserk outtakes but a little less rauncy.)

[NausicaaBoy]

Bleach : Amazing

Pyschic Academy: Its actually really good...well I like it ...the manga is good 2

Chobits: I basically love chi....

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya : Second season better come and beee amazing!!!

[EdensLord]

well i WAS watching FLCL, but someone took it off the website... so now i guess its Samurai shamploo, FMA(GREAT), and Eureka 7(Renton make a move u goddamn *****!)

[ultbaka]

Just started watching "Coyote Ragtime Show" while I'm not sure It'll take the place of Bebop, Adult Swim would be stupid NOT to take this when it's licened here.

[Sashi-senpai]

1.) Ouran High Host Club
2.) Noein
...Okay, that's all I'm really watching right now. Shame on me.
I need to pick up Honey & Clover II and I'm probably gonna re-watch Saikano in the next few days.

[Sae]

Just finished watching Karin and it is on my definete top ten list!!!!! I loved it! It had a few filler episodes yet still awesome!

Sae

[Kai-Zodd]

The top ten (I'm watching alot of shows)
1. One Piece
2. Black Lagoon
3. Ergo Proxy
4. Monster
5. Mushishi
6. Blood+
7. Ashita no Joe
8. Air Gear
9. Coyote Ragtime Show
10. Great Teacher Onizuka

[Lupin the 3rd]

Ouran is still keeping me entertain.

[animanic_critic]

Mushishi - Being as one of the best of 2005, I would wanna see how it all ends. Putting aside the breathtaking artwork & animation, the storyline simply rivets me to my seat. I wanna see what is Ginko's last discovery during his journey.

Black Lagoon - Simply put, I hope the final episode signs off on a high note.

[kazamisan]

hello! Im new to the site!

1. Bleach
2. Naruto (it would be one, but Im caught up with the japanese version, and I have to wait too long for the next episode)
3. anything else I find on Youtube...

[LadyYuina]

E's Otherwise
His And Her Circumstance

[Sae]

OMG I CAN'T BELIEVE I DIDN'T MENTION IT!!!!
Puni Puni Poemi ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!:XD:
Magic User's Club! I re-watch it almost every day!
Slayers: The Motion Picture!!!!! Best Slayers movie IMO!

Sae

[Dark Lord]

There's no doubt in my mind...
Cardcaptor Sakura of course!!!
I've watched it like 3 times already...

[kyubichan]

Yu-Gi-Oh GX: For some reason, I like watching the duels ^^
BLEACH: Don't care what y'all say. I wuv it.

[bwing55543]

Bleach.

[Neji_Hyuga]

Naruto. ;D

[jetfire]

Bleach.
Naruto. ;D

Wow. Such detailed answers. My brain just might explode comprehending this.

Anyways, I'm watching Escaflowne right now, and it's the best anime I'm watching, aside from Blood+, which I've already listed before. It's got such a unique, magical setting to it, some compelling characters and mech designs, and throws two different types of genres together that I havent seen combined before (Medievil and Mech aspects). But pulls it off so well, that it doesnt seem like a pointless add on, and really helps add to the feeling of the world that the show is set in. The plot, character development, music, art (although a bit dated) and action are all very satisfying. It's definately one of those series that I will have to buy the boxset of.

[Dark Lord]

Some other good ones are:
Honey & Clover
Tsubasa Chronicle
Kare Kano
Angelic Layer

[Kiba]

Right now the best animes I'm currently are Le Chevalier D'Eon, Ergo Proxy, and Night Head Genesis. All three have these intriguing plots, that I find very griping and haunting.

[NausicaaBoy]

So im currently watching Those who hunt elves (soo funny...random) and Chobits, which is one of my all time favorites, Evangelion (watching again), DNAngel, Utena (sooo sweet), The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya lovin it (seems popular on this site, with good reason), Hellsing, Dears (lovin clamp)

[silan]

Good ones I'm watching now:

Fantastic Children
Gankutsuou
Hare+Guu
Ouran

[Apolyion]

The best of what I'm watching right now is Ouran, followed surprisngly closely by Simoun. After them come Nana, xxxHolic, Aria the Natural, and Strawberry Panic - not the best, but better than just average.

Innocent Venus and Chevalier d'Eon have interesting starts but it's too soon to tell if they belongs on a "best" list.

From older series, I'm watching You're Under Arrest! for the first time and loving it.

[kLaUS]

Eureka 7,, its so so great. I love the history, the pace, the characters. The only thing that worries me, its that everyone in here complained about the ending... im just at episode 26 and i dont know what to expect...

[Dark Lord]

I just watched Honey & Clover eps 1-9... And I love it!!! I know it was good, but not this good... It's like a clever balance of comedy and drama... I really love Morita and Yamada... They crack me up... I look forward to completing the first season and moving on to the second season...

[animanic_critic]

Believe it or not, I'm currently watching Azumanga Daioh (yes, Azumanga Daioh!). I gotta tell you - I've never seen an anime that has no story backbone whatsoever in my life.

At first, the opening theme makes me go :eyebrow: , but after watching it, I went like :tmi: . The characters are very quirky and Chiyo-chan is unbelivably cute. Seriously, if I were to have a daughter, she would ideal for me.

One thing's for sure - the series seems to have a psychological effect on me. Osaka's dim-witted disease is very contagious because I seem to have caught it. Honest to God, after watching just 3 episodes, I completely forgot what year it is today.

[Selius Raine]

Oooh So many shows tied for that spot...

Pretty much everything in my signature XDD;

Princess Tutu, Haibane Renmei, Gankutousu:really long title

[Grasshopper]

The best that I am currently watching would include Gankutsuou and Hare + Guu. I am enjoying both of them immensely.