I need reccomendations on a few things...

[Zerodash]

Okay. I'm ready to try a new anime series, but have been out of the "Hardline" anime loop since 1999-2000.

Two questions:

1) What new(er) should I check out- my favorite series are Eva, Beebop, Macross, and His/Her Circumstances. Is there anything new similar to any of these shows?


2) What is the best anime magazine currently?




Thanx, chums!

[Lhadatt]

1) Crest/Banner of the Stars. Sci-fi epic thing. Also Patlabor, Gasaraki, Ghost in the Shell: Stand-Alone Complex.

2) Probably Protoculture Addicts, if it's still being published.

[REG]

FLCL! FLCL is a true work of art, totaly unlike any other anime ever. I also highly reccomend Excel Saga.

[Rtificial]

Go pick up the newtype USA magazine, it comes with a demo dvd so you can check new series.

As for a new series to watch, wait for the re-release of eva, Macross Zero. For some action give hellsing a try and the Vampire hunter D:bloodlust movie a chance.

[ChaoofNee]

Judging by your preferences, I'd heartily suggest Lisenced by Royalty and Heat Guy J. They're very Bebop-like, supposedly (I can personally vouch for Heat Guy J, but my friend only told me about Lisenced by Royalty).

[kabuki]

> RahXephon for more Evangelion-ish stuff
> Fruits Basket for more His/Her type stuff
> GTO because it kicks ass
> Now and Then, Here and There because it is wonderfully done

Also, Newtype USA is the domestic anime magazine to get.

[Josh]

His/Her Circumstances

Um. If thats considered a "cute love story" then go with:

Sakura Diaries.
Video Girl AI.
Love Hina.

[Shine]

Love Hina is a must.
If you were into Eva and haven't seen Blue Seed yet, then go get it.
Haibane Remnei(sp) is also a pretty good bet.
Excel Saga and FLCL are only for you if you like Oddball whacked out slapstick and farce. If you liked Project A-Ko these are a sure bet.

[Green]

Unfortunately, there's tons of "me too" anime that takes a hit title and waters it down and uses a lame gimmick as a hook. Every series you listed is of high quality, and if you want the good stuff then you're gonna have to try out different genres. Some suggestions-
Escaflowne- for a good fantasy story that mixes mechs, a love triangle, and lots of bloody action.
Lodoss War OVA- if you want your fantasy anime more D&D-like.
Serial Experiments Lain- it's mysterious, it's scary, it'll make you think.
Urusei Yatsura- Rumiko Takashi's first work (Ranma, Inu Yasha), this is my favorite romantic comedy outside of His and Her's. It's MUCH wackier than HandH, though.
Goldenboy- If you want sex comedy, look no further.
FLCL- an anime thats all about being "in the moment". Don't try to understand it, just feel it. A unique pleasure.
For movies, Akira, GITS, Wings of Honneamise, anything Ghibli.

[Josh]

Wings of Honneamise

Yes.

Watch it. Do not hesitate.