Let's Talk Anime, Shall We?

I think that some people, when they think about anime, imagine it's all like weird pokemon/sailor moon type stuff. However, this is not the case, there are so many awesome anime series out there, you just have to find what you like.

Personally, when it comes to anime, I prefer the drama/horror genres. The levels of darkness that are achieved in these shows are really something you don't get to see in you're everyday shows.

If you're sitting there thinking "Maybe I should look into this Anime business, but where do I start?" Here are some suggestions:

Death Note

This is a great anime to start on, its a drama series but has a little bit of everything; you laugh, you cry, you shit your pants, you fall in love. It's about a bright young student that goes on a secret killing spree, eliminating the criminals of the world, with the help of a killer notebook (hence death note). The animation is beautiful and the English dubbing is flawless.







Ouran High School Host Club

For those of you who would rather watch something a little lighter, this is perfect for you. Ouran Host Club is a romantic comedy about a group of beautiful and filthy rich young guys with too much time on their hands, entertaining beautiful and filthy rich young ladies who also have to much time on their hands. Things get a little shake up when a commoner is thrown into the mix.






These two are prefect starter amine's and two of my favorites. Some other great anime's (all English dubbed, you're welcome) are:

Ergo Proxy- futuristic drama
When They Cry- horror mystery
Chobits- comedy drama
Mushishi- drama fantasy
Darker Than Black- action fantasy
Cody Geass- action adventure
Deadman Wonderland- horror
Fooly Cooly- drama action
Elfin Lied- drama horror (Warning- Some Nudity)
Gantz-action horror (Warning- Some Nudity)

If you have A LOT of time on your hands you might check out Bleach or Full Metal Alchemist, they are worth mentioning but rather lengthy.

I hope you all give one of these a try (if not all). Let me know if you do! Also if you have any suggestions for me feel free to tell me in the comments!