Oh, forgot to mention, there's a point in Death Note where it starts to go downhill in my opinion, you'll understand when you get there. I always forget about that part of the show, and I suppose I never ended up finishing it.
There's actually 4, with the Japanese movies there's also a spinoff about L, but I've never seen it.My friend says he can never watch past episode 25 so I'm guessing that's where you believe it goes down hill, I'm so far on episode 27 so far I think it's just about the same.
Also I never realised there was three whole death note films, only one so I'll check them out soon.
Death Note & Code Geass were my first approach to "mature" anime. They were broadcasted here in Italy on MTV (and public service Rai) years and years ago. I agree that after some "events" Death Note gets worse than the first part, but I've found all of it, at the very least, enjoyable.Just started my first anime yesterday, Death Note (probably the most well known). So far I'm on around episode 17 and I'm absoultely loving it so far.
I've been told to watch Code Geyoss next, however I wanted your guys' opinions on it first if that is a good one to go to next.
I've never been able to get into the series, but I remember all my friends in Japan lamenting how horrible the live action films were. They were all fans, so take that for what you will.Also I never realised there was three whole death note films, only one so I'll check them out soon.
Still one of the greats, I second this. It's also one that has quite a bit of wackiness in the first 5/6 episodes. Again, if you can get past "the dog episode", then it's all uphill from there. I was wondering just the other day why that is such a common thing.... I'm watching Keizoku 2 right now and it's basically like a live-action anime...very uneven, hyperbolic characters, but then gets quite serious. I suppose Japanese TV feels they need lots of humor to reel in an audience in the beginning?If you want some other titles to consider I recommend any/all of these:
- Cowboy Bebop
Hmmm...Death Note & Code Geass were my first approach to "mature" anime.
When I think of "mature" anime, this much more fits my idea. Akira and Perfect Blue in particular are films I don't think the average teenage anime fan these days would even like, despite how influential they are. So much of what's out there seems very disposable and tropey to me. If you appreciate cinema first and then are looking for a way in to anime, starting with films by Kon and Otomo, real auteurs, is my recommendation.For more mature audiences I surely recommend Satoshi Kon (Perfect Blue, the soooo surreal Paprika), Akira, Ghost in the Shell, The empire of corpses, etc.
I opted to go with Castle in the Sky. I just finished it moments ago and am still processing what a great movie it was.
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Please, throw me a recommendation or two.
Yes! Someone posted a gif from Serial Experiments LAIN on Discord a few months ago, and since then I've been meaning to watch it, and then I just keep not getting around to it. Glad to see a proper recommendation for it, from someone who generally has good taste no less.If you're into trippy stuff two I recommend, though they may be harder to find: Serial Experiments: LAIN and Boogiepop Phantom.
amazon.com/gp/product/B00NP06DJE^Does it include the movie?