I must become Weeb.

True Turquoise · January 06, 2015, 11:23:12 AM

Quote from: Ossq on January 06, 2015, 11:22:02 AM

Quote from: Verbatim on January 06, 2015, 11:19:30 AM
Quote from: Mr Psychologist on January 06, 2015, 11:14:57 AM
Hmm, this sounds like a decent challenge.

Can you give a rough spectrum of your tastes in other mediums? Films/Books etc.
i like "intellectual" stuff
stuff that makes you think
psychological thrillers

think anything directed by david fincher

the overall tone is serious
not necessarily dark and gloomy, but serious--that means absolutely NO moeshit, or i will shred you

the best shows will introduce to me new philosophies, mindsets, or ask me questions i've never really asked myself before (maybe that's aiming too high--i'm quite the philosophical person, and i'm always asking myself strange questions)
Ghost in the shell

I knew, just knew, that this would be recommended

Verbatim · January 06, 2015, 11:23:44 AM

Quote from: Ossq on January 06, 2015, 11:22:02 AM

Ghost in the shell

i knew someone was gonna say that

looking at the poster, i already know i probably won't like it

give me a short synopsis, if you'd please
and this better be good

Mr. Psychologist · January 06, 2015, 11:25:42 AM

Quote from: Byrne on January 06, 2015, 11:23:10 AM

Quote from: Verbatim on January 06, 2015, 11:19:30 AM
Quote from: Mr Psychologist on January 06, 2015, 11:14:57 AM
Hmm, this sounds like a decent challenge.

Can you give a rough spectrum of your tastes in other mediums? Films/Books etc.
i like "intellectual" stuff
stuff that makes you think
psychological thrillers

think anything directed by david fincher

the overall tone is serious
not necessarily dark and gloomy, but serious--that means absolutely NO moeshit, or i will shred you

the best shows will introduce to me new philosophies, mindsets, or ask me questions i've never really asked myself before (maybe that's aiming too high--i'm quite the philosophical person, and i'm always asking myself strange questions)
Maybe this?

http://kissanime.com/Anime/Psycho-Pass
Actually, Oss might be the best person to recommend something here, he loves psychological anime.

Dammit, I was just about to say that <____<
But yeah, I'd say that this should have a decent shot at being palatable for you verbatim. It's not moeshit, nor perverted from what I've seen (thankfully).

I think Ossku and the other guys can tell you more about it, but I'd say this one certainly has the best shot of being something you'd enjoy/not kill yourself while watching.

BlitzFiend · January 06, 2015, 11:26:29 AM

miyazaki stuff
oh, and AKIRA or whatever

Verbatim · January 06, 2015, 11:27:01 AM

the nice thing about ghost in the shell, at least, is that it's a movie, and i can just watch it and get it done

the problem with series is that they tend to be too long
and filler is a bitch

so, ghost in the shell and... psycho pass.
i think i'll watch akira as well, because i've been told it's like... gateway

Ásgeirr · January 06, 2015, 11:27:35 AM

Quote from: Verbatim on January 06, 2015, 11:23:44 AM

Quote from: Ossq on January 06, 2015, 11:22:02 AM
Ghost in the shell
i knew someone was gonna say that

looking at the poster, i already know i probably won't like it

give me a short synopsis, if you'd please
and this better be good

Its far from moe shit, the poster might give a wrong impression.
Im bad with describing on my own but i think i could compare it to Blade Runner, if you happen to like that.

Also Psycho-Pass.

Flee · January 06, 2015, 11:29:43 AM

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True Turquoise · January 06, 2015, 11:31:22 AM

Quote from: Flee on January 06, 2015, 11:29:43 AM

Maybe I should take up the Verby challenge too. Last time I tried watching an anime didn't end very well.

Cross Ange.

Mat Cauthon · January 06, 2015, 11:31:23 AM

Quote from: Flee on January 06, 2015, 11:29:43 AM

Maybe I should take up the Verby challenge too. Last time I tried watching an anime didn't end very well.

Name what you're into.

Flee · January 06, 2015, 11:32:10 AM

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Mat Cauthon · January 06, 2015, 11:32:22 AM

Quote from: True Turquoise on January 06, 2015, 11:31:22 AM

Quote from: Flee on January 06, 2015, 11:29:43 AM
Maybe I should take up the Verby challenge too. Last time I tried watching an anime didn't end very well.

Cross Ange.

I swear to the gods...!

Flee · January 06, 2015, 11:33:05 AM

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Ásgeirr · January 06, 2015, 11:34:12 AM

Quote from: Flee on January 06, 2015, 11:33:05 AM

Quote from: Byrne on January 06, 2015, 11:31:23 AM
Quote from: Flee on January 06, 2015, 11:29:43 AM
Maybe I should take up the Verby challenge too. Last time I tried watching an anime didn't end very well.
Name what you're into.
The more serious stuff that has as little anime tropes as possible.

Whats been suggested to verby. Darker than Black is great too.
Ergo Proxy.

Verbatim · January 06, 2015, 11:34:41 AM

how is attack on titan

Ásgeirr · January 06, 2015, 11:36:29 AM

Quote from: Verbatim on January 06, 2015, 11:34:41 AM

how is attack on titan

Its got some tropes in it but no moe. Might be a bit over dramatic at times.

Otherwise its pretty good but doesnt 'make you think'

Flee · January 06, 2015, 11:37:22 AM

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Mat Cauthon · January 06, 2015, 11:37:42 AM

Quote from: Verbatim on January 06, 2015, 11:34:41 AM

how is attack on titan

Don't go near it.

It's decent for some entertainment, but the hype around it is more than it's worth.

Flee · January 06, 2015, 11:38:10 AM

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Verbatim · January 06, 2015, 11:39:35 AM

tropes are just tools
it's how you use em

DAS B00T x2 · January 06, 2015, 11:39:40 AM

Ayy Verb, you okay with movies instead of shows?

YouTube

Oh, and there's this. You may enjoy the symbolism. Ignore the bit in the title about episodes...

YouTube

True Turquoise · January 06, 2015, 11:39:43 AM

YouTube

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big sponge · January 06, 2015, 11:42:48 AM

Quote from: Flee on January 06, 2015, 11:33:05 AM

Quote from: Byrne on January 06, 2015, 11:31:23 AM
Quote from: Flee on January 06, 2015, 11:29:43 AM
Maybe I should take up the Verby challenge too. Last time I tried watching an anime didn't end very well.
Name what you're into.
The more serious stuff that has as little anime tropes as possible.

Eh, people who don't like anime seem to like Fate/Zero for some reason. But it has a gender bent King Arthur which was apparently used from a not widely spent theory that Arthur was actually a woman because Arthur is typically described as having a youthful appearance. The only other thing I can think of was a filler episode made from a 7 page chapter in the light novel that focuses on Rin when she was a child, because loli adventures and fan service (of the non erotic or sexual kind).

I can't really recall any tropes in Last Exile either.

YouTube

Verbatim · January 06, 2015, 11:43:34 AM

Quote from: DAS B00T x2 on January 06, 2015, 11:39:40 AM

Ayy Verb, you okay with movies instead of shows?

yeah

i said earlier that movies are actually preferable, because it's a one-and-done type deal

miyazaki doesn't count though
'cause they're designed to be accessible to... everyone

i'll take your stuff into consideration, thank you

🍁 Aria 🔮 · January 06, 2015, 11:44:22 AM

Quote from: Verbatim on January 06, 2015, 11:34:41 AM

how is attack on titan

Starts with an auspacious premise, devolves into a generic Shonen series.

Verbatim · January 06, 2015, 11:49:47 AM

*auspicious

and that's a shame
i discovered it through this video and the monologue made it look intriguing

and then you spoiled it for me

i don't let spoilers affect my enjoyment though
i think i'll add it to the queue, whatever

Flee · January 06, 2015, 11:52:35 AM

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Verbatim · January 06, 2015, 11:53:35 AM

True enough.

🍁 Aria 🔮 · January 06, 2015, 11:53:47 AM

Quote from: Verbatim on January 06, 2015, 11:49:47 AM

*auspicious

and that's a shame
i discovered it through this video and the monologue made it look intriguing

and then you spoiled it for me

i don't let spoilers affect my enjoyment though

typing on mobile with selective word correction, sue me.

Well I mean, it's just a wasted premise. They could have done so much more with it instead of just going to the generic monsters and powerlevels fantasy tripe.

big sponge · January 06, 2015, 11:56:15 AM

Quote from: Prime Meridia on January 06, 2015, 11:53:47 AM

Quote from: Verbatim on January 06, 2015, 11:49:47 AM
*auspicious

and that's a shame
i discovered it through this video and the monologue made it look intriguing

and then you spoiled it for me

i don't let spoilers affect my enjoyment though
typing on mobile with selective word correction, sue me.

Well I mean, it's just a wasted premise. They could have done so much more with it instead of just going to the generic monsters and powerlevels fantasy tripe.

The moment Eren turns into a titan is the moment that story dies.

🍁 Aria 🔮 · January 06, 2015, 11:57:52 AM

Quote from: LC on January 06, 2015, 11:56:15 AM

Quote from: Prime Meridia on January 06, 2015, 11:53:47 AM
Quote from: Verbatim on January 06, 2015, 11:49:47 AM
*auspicious

and that's a shame
i discovered it through this video and the monologue made it look intriguing

and then you spoiled it for me

i don't let spoilers affect my enjoyment though
typing on mobile with selective word correction, sue me.

Well I mean, it's just a wasted premise. They could have done so much more with it instead of just going to the generic monsters and powerlevels fantasy tripe.

The moment Eren turns into a titan is the moment that story dies.

I completely agree.