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@YuukiTheFlash It's not listed on your anime list so I assumed that, lol. My bad!

If you want to watch a short slice of life movie: Look Back


And if you want a mistery anime with a great ost: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Gou

@chibiandreea I might not be even qualified to suggest having one of the lowest numbers of anime watched in this thread.

Anyway, I hope you give Majo no Tabitabi a try, if you haven't read or watched it. It's one of my favorites, and while it looks like an innocent adventure-type, coming-of-age journey, there are always deeper, sometimes darker meaning behind Elaina's encounters which might interest you.

@matemasu Your taste in anime is quite diverse. Let me recommend Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend, that is if you are okay with romcom, drama and just a teeny tiny bit of fanservice.

@Ksoro after looking at your profile, it seems like you like anime with female characters such as Bocchi the Rock!, and Lycoris Recoil. I'll recommend you Akebi-chan no Sailor-fuku since it revolves around interesting female characters.

@Shouk02 you might like 7th time loop it's similar to anime you currently watch rekishi ni nokoru akujo reincarnated female lead that work to be the strongest

@MonstroGH I'd recommend stuff the Kara no Kyoukai movie series and Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works and the Heaven's Feel trilogy

@symbolsanime Hmmm depends on the if it's a high school or adult cast 🤔

High school cast? Given (Of course hahaha Kaji Akihiko is my baby and I adore his story!!)

Adult cast? Twittering Birds Never Fly (When I started the series, I preferred the side couple. But after reading the available manga volumes, my favorites have changed to Yashiro and Doumeki!!)

Runners-up: Sasaki and Miyano, Tadaima, Okaeri, Stranger by the Shore

And yourself?

@luffoy hi there~ did you watch dorohedoro? it's pretty much comedy and supernatural, i really enjoyed it and laughed so many times while watching dorohedoro. definitely recommend!!

@SelfishxRomance You can try https://xss.now.cc/anime/36214/Asagao_to_Kase-san Its a fast watch

@luffoy Hello I would recommend watch Re:Zero. Is a very good show

I still haven't figured out how to describe my taste in anime, so I'm gonna recommend some animes that MAL classifies as hidden gems, and that I absolutely loved:

• Revolutionary Girl Utena: What initially drew me to Utena was the aesthetics, from seeing it on the MV for a lofi remix of a famous brazilian song (Tim Maia - Ela Partiu). It's always a very difficult story for me to describe, but let's give it a try.
  I'd say Utena is about a girl that, while chasing a childhood memory, ends up stumbling into a secret society. This mystery element in the plot is what hooked me, and the complexity of the characters is what turned it into one my all time favorites (I've spend many sleepless nights thinking about the complexity of Himemiya Anthy).
  I really enjoy how it plays with gender roles, even if in an outdated way. It made me turn eyes to other anime that inspired it, or that also plays with these concepts, such as The Rose of Versailles (which is getting a movie next year), Dear Brother and even newer stuff like Senpai is an Otokonoko (which has a completely different vibe from the other two, given it's slight comedic element).
  If anyone has other recommendations similar to these I'd apreciate so much.
  P.S.: The Utena movie, The Adolescence of Utena, is almost a remake of the anime, and in my opinion, is something to watch after watching the anime, if you enjoyed it.
  
  
• Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!: Recently watched, and just as Haikyu makes people want to play volleyball, this made me want to start drawing and studying it again.
  This anime is about a group of girls that want to make anime, simple as that, but it dives into some technical stuff about anime making and animation in general, while also trying to emulate some problems studios come by, but in a school environment.
  It can definetly throw people off on the technical stuff, but is essentially an anime for those that are interested in seeing a simplified version of the animation making process.
  
  
• From Up on Poppy Hill: First or second Ghibli movie I've watched that doesn't have fantastical elements to it. Just a heartwarming story, and a Ghibli movie that I don't hear much about.
  Also, makes me less angry at Goro Miyazaki for the disaster of Tales from Earthsea.
  

@RayalitySaga Based on your avatar and profile page I got the idea you like some spooky anime (or at least recently). I'm not that into spooky anime, but one that popped in my head immediately is Another. It is tagged as horror and it certainly has some interesting spooky visuals, but the story can get silly at times. Think is it sort of a classic because of its reputation!

While writing that another anime popped in my head, The Perfect Insider. It is a mystery anime and I feel like the woman featured in the mystery has some spooky vibes too that might match what you've seen in horror anime. She also works with computers, just like you!

Hope they are something you would like to check out ^^.

Hi there! I'm looking for yuri recs, I'm sure there's something out there that I haven't watched yet!
One of my favs is Kannazuki no Miko but I'm looking for something more lighthearted lol (I did watch Citrus too, and although I enjoyed the manga a lot, i didn't feel the same for the anime)

Thanks in advance :)

@lara2058

Hey!

I noticed the thread’s gotten a bit crowded, so I figured it’d be better if I switched things up and started from the most recent posts.

While I may not have the experience of some pros here, I’d still like to throw in a few recommendations that might suit your taste. Based on your profile, it seems like you’re drawn to works with a vintage feel, while also capturing the spirit of exploration and a rich level of world-building—think One Piece, Cowboy Bebop, or the whimsical charm of Spirited Away.

Here are my picks:

- Trigun (1998): Set in a dystopian, wild-west-inspired world, this series masterfully blends sharp humor, explosive action, and deep philosophical undertones.
- Outlaw Star (1998): If you loved Cowboy Bebop, you'll certainly have a good time watching this. A space-faring adventure packed with daring heists, quirky characters, and a treasure hunt that spans the galaxy.
- Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984): I noticed it was already on your Plan-to-Watch List. That said, I believe this work needs no further introduction—a timeless masterpiece crafted by the legendary Miyazaki.

These picks are brimming with nostalgia and depth, perfect for someone chasing that classic anime magic.

Hope you enjoy them! (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ

Recommend me something random, something you think is underrated or you swear you're the only one who loves it

@RayalitySaga thank you for the recommendations I'm not the best at figuring out people's taste on the spot either xd
I would recommend based on your taste in anime to check out Blue Gender, Code Geass, Cowboy Bebop, Death Parade, Pycho Pass, ID:Invaded and Baccano hope you enjoy :3

Recommend me something random, something you think is underrated or you swear you're the only one who loves it

@Dido16 Omg yes spot on haha!!! I DO love horror and gothic anime and stories so you're 100% correct there ദ്ദി(˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧

Another has been on my PTW list for the longest time ever, but I think I'll finally watch it now that you mentioned it huehuehue! The Perfect Insider on the other hand is new to me, so I'll definitely keep that title in mind!!! Tysm for the recs ~!

I read on your profile that you're into yaoi/bl titles so let me recommend these; Mignon is a Korean bl animated series revolving around vampires! Sadly, it's very short, but it's VERY well-animated and the main male couple has one of the best chemistries I've seen in a bl! Warning tho!!! The last few episodes are VERY NSFW so do beware of that if you're not comfortable with it!

Another yaoi you should totally check out is Twilight Out of Focus!!! Granted, I'm still watching this one myself but based on what I've heard about it from a lot of people, it's REALLY good!!! And the visuals are stunning as well <3!

And as a bonus, since I saw that you also enjoy classic shoujo/romance anime, you should totally check out The Rose of Versailles and Revolutionary Girl Utena!!! They're old but gold ✨ (also worth mentioning that The Rose of Versailles will be getting a movie in 2025 too if you wanna be up-to-date with that ;3c)

Hope you enjoy ( ˘͈ ᵕ ˘͈♡)

@txaboydaniel sorry for the lack of detail, wrote this at 2 a.m., half asleep, and I always have a hard time describing Utena, which made me give up on describing all the anime.
I'll be editing my answer to give more detail, so if anyone comes to re-read this thread, they'll have a context for my recomemendations.

About Nausicaä, it's actually one of my favorites, probably made the mistake of putting it in my Plan-to-Watch.

Trigun has been recommended on more than one occasion, described to me as having Cowboy Bebop vibes, definetly gonna give it a try one day. But Outlaw Star is one I had never heard of, gonna look it up, so thanks for the recommendations.

If you want to watch a short slice of life movie: Look Back


And if you want a mistery anime with a great ost: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Gou

@RewLord Thanks!

Looking at your favs, I would recommend either a 1980s classic like Bubblegum Crisis and/or Top wo Nerae! or Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu. You can watch Suzumiya in any episode order, but for me the broadcast one is more fun since it makes you feel better the chaos of the story.

I'm recommending a charming coming of age with sprinkles of romance. The show is great and also has an ongoing manga :)

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I'll make a general recommendation for Pompo: The Cinéphile. It's a brisk 90-minute watch that boasts some of the finest scene transitions I've encountered in any film, not to mention the exceptional shot composition, particularly during the editing process.

does anyone have any recommendations for anime about fairies? ive read a lot of manga about them, but beyond that one season of SAO, The Ancient Magus Bride, and magical girl anime in general im a little lost on good recs. ദ്ദി(ㅠᯅㅠ) bonus points for if they're mean fairies, like folklore style!!

and i'd recommend Angel Beats and Full Moon wo Sagashite to anyone who likes character-driven sad stories with singing and a 'time on earth is limited' underlying theme!