Anime Recommendation and Suggestion Query

[aisamo]

Thanks alot
ill try : Casshern Sins and Yu Yu Hakusho, since i have already seen the other ones that where mention, and im not realy into sports animes evin tho i made an exeption for Hajime No Ipo

[Xelbair]

Anyone knows any good series that is similar to Kanon, Ef, Clannad etc?
I've seem to missed many of those.

[enkoujin]

True Tears, Amagami SS, Kimi ni Todoke for starters.

Personally, there aren't that many around with a lot of good drama such as the ones you have listed.

[David75]

Well, maybe "Kimi ga nozomu eien" has been forgotten in that list. It's just a must see in the genre, even if it might not be the best or some can't like it.

Mentionned it, to fit with deeper/darker tones of Ef

[shinta|hikari]

So basically you want a romance with a lot of drama and some tragedy, with some comedy mixed in just because Key works are as hilarious are as they are touching. Here goes... (some of these are downright depressing though)

Honey and Clover I and II
Bokura ga Ita
Bungaku Shoujo movie and OAVs
Chobits
Fruits Basket
Full Moon wo Sagashite
Voices of a Distant Star OAV
AIR
NANA

[Pandadice]

I'd throw in Toradora and 5CM Per Second as well.

[Archangel]

So basically you want a romance with a lot of drama and some tragedy, with some comedy mixed in just because Key works are as hilarious are as they are touching. Here goes... (some of these are downright depressing though)

I'd like to stress this part and suggest Toradora as well

[Ryllharu]

All these good suggestions, and you guys miss Saikano, and Ai Baby?

For shame...

Also:
Shuffle!
Suzuka (yes the title character is a bitch, I don't care, it fits the theme)

- I question the inclusion of Amagami though. It doesn't spend enough time focusing on the characters to get the real depth that puts it in the same class as the other series suggested.

- The Full Moon wo Sagashite anime isn't that well done. Dumbed down and lots of filler. Read the manga.

[Archangel]

- I question the inclusion of Amagami though. It doesn't spend enough time focusing on the characters to get the real depth that puts it in the same class as the other series suggested.

I think the real problem was the main character, he just wasn't interesting. The story and character development were done pretty well in each of the girl's arcs and each of them was fun to watch in their own way.

[shinta|hikari]

All these good suggestions, and you guys miss Saikano, and Ai Baby?

I figured you'd cover anything I missed.

@Arch - I don't think its about Amagami being bad, but just that it doesn't fit the theme as much. Too little serious drama, mainly due to the speed it goes through each arc.

[Ryllharu]

I@Arch - I don't think its about Amagami being bad, but just that it doesn't fit the theme as much. Too little serious drama, mainly due to the speed it goes through each arc.

Exactly, there isn't enough time for build-up. Clannad and Kanon both have it, and it is even more pronounced in ef.

That doesn't make Amagami a lesser series, just not one that is in the same class of series that the three in the request are from.

[Xelbair]

Oh I've forgotten about 5cm per second, Toradora and Kimi ni Todoke, I've seen those. I'll dl them asap and see if anything gets close to Ef or Kanon in terms of awesomeness. Thanks guys

[MFauli]

dont forget School Days

[Archangel]

Because what he is looking for is a romance and School Days is just unbridled lust and gore

[KrayZ33]

what about KimiKiss

[Xelbair]

If download will go fast I'll have a lot to watch during Xmas break, and i would like another suggestion - I've finished watching Tenjo Tenge - do you know any similar anime? preferably older titles(that is pre 2004).

[Ryllharu]

The fighting side of things (comedy is not a focus, but may be present):
- Airmaster
- Grappler Baki
- Hunter X Hunter
- Flame of Recca

The ecchi fighting side of things:
- Ikkitousen [franchise] s2, s3, s4 (each progressively dumber than the last)
- Queen's Blade [franchise], Season 2, OVA series (Season 2 is the best of the lot)


Comedy martial arts:
- Ranma 1/2 [franchise], "season" 2, various movies (a daunting task to watch it all!)

[shinta|hikari]

Add Yu Yu Hakusho in the fighting list.

Ranma 1/2 is indeed a long watch. I have seen everything except the (entire) main series, but I don't plan to do it anytime soon simply due to its length.

[Buffalobiian]

Is Yosuga no Sora a strong series without the porn?

I dropped it after the Ojou arc after I found it alright, but kinda boring.

[Kraco]

Not really. I'd say it's weaker than Amagami without the porn.