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Best "intellectual" anime?
I like a lot of stuff that's usually considered pretentious or self-indulgent. I'm about to finish Evangelion and I loved it, I'm looking for other series with philosophical and psychological themes, doesn't matter if it's really popular as long as I haven't watched it. If the core of the story is not extremely original that's also fine. Thanks.
If you liked Evangelion you'll feel right at home in
Serial Experiments Lain
Paranoia Agent
>pretentious
you know thats not a good thing rightanyways look through my list im the most pretentious man alive
That's why I said "usually considered pretentious", cause what might seem pretentious to some could just be genius to someone else.
Also thanks I will
People call things pretentious way too much. Its okay to not understand something. Does not mean its automatically pretentious.
there's a difference between a pretentious fanbase and the work itself being pretentious. most people can't tell the difference
Well
Bakemonogatari
Monogatari series as a whole is one hell of a ride if you've got the dedication to sit through 13 seasons, but it's for sure worth it
and if you're looking for the watch order go for the modified shaft order from https://anilist.co/forum/thread/2676
oh and also
Death Parade for sure, try this out it won't miss
WONDER EGG PRIORITY
Parasyte the maximThe fact that the Monogatari series is divided into short seasons is a huge plus for me, I'll seriously consider that and the others. Thanks!
I'll recommend this one right off the bat since you liked the movie so much.
Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone ComplexNot sure if these are considered pretentious, but a good amount of elitists I know love these
Bakemonogatari
Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
The Tatami Galaxy
A pretty common recommendation, but still
SteinsGate
Monster
Mega Big Brains for this one, didn't want to say Death Note cuz that's mainstream, someone will suggest it lolThanks, Monster is for sure one of my priorities. And I already watched Death Note
Ergo Proxy
Perfect Blue
The Tatami Galaxy
Casshern Sins
Kinos Journey
Serial Experiments Lain
Texhnolyze
the perfect depressed elitist wet dream list mmmmmm I can smell the slice of life/battle shounen hate from here
Here it is, the definitive list. End the thread here.
Gurren Lagann
Mononoke
not an anime but still gotta mention this
Berserk
Devilman Crybaby
I don't consider it intellectual or the best in something, but Psycho Pass has some interesting ideas about justice and law
DEVILMAN crybaby
its pretty good
This has one of the most interesting worlds I have seen and is all in all spectacular.
Made in Abyss
The movie is where things get really philosophicalThis one's definitely at the top of my list, looks very interesting
SteinsGate
Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai (kinda?)
FateZero
Serial Experiments Lain
When They Cry <-------------- this is insane 100% recommend
❂ This one is usually considered pretentious as far as my knowledge goes, it has some philosophical themes, and it's one of my two best favorites:
Legend of the Galactic Heroes
❂ This one has philosophical themes:
Casshern Sins
❂ This one has psychological themes:
Ghost Hound
❂ Also, I saw that someone had already suggested Monster and I support that suggestion strongly, since it fits your requests the most in my opinion.
Monster, although I recommend reading the manga the anime is also v good.
I second Paranoia Agent!
Mousou Dairinin
Surprised no'one has mentioned this one yet
Mahou Shoujo MadokaMagica
Might also like
Ito Junji Collection
Possibly won't be to your taste but I'll mention anyway
Shoujo Kakumei UtenaErgo Proxy and Haibane Renmei have yet to be reccomended so i guess those two too.
I would say that Blame! too, but for that read the manga instead of watching the anime.
Mahou Shoujo MadokaMagica
Gakkou GurashiI feel like they both deal with the theme of hope in a really good way, hopefully if you choose to watch any of them you enjoy you viewing experience
The Big O
the Garden of sinners Chapter 2 and nothing heart Murder Speculation Part A
Haibane Renmei
Anything made by Mamoru Oshii
Anything made by Satoshi Kon
Anything involving Chiaki KonakaAlready mentioned but also recommended:
Psycho Pass
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Madoka Magica
I really like this kind of philosophical anime so here are some of my favourites
Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion R2
^My personal favourite show. I love the plot, the themes and most characters, regardless of how cliche they look at first, are well developed. Plus it has my favourite protagonist and a focus on battle tactics and politics that I love.Legend of the Galactic Heroes
^If you like the battle tactics and politics side of Code Geass, this is a show completely dedicated to that. The best political drama I've ever seen.Magi The Labyrinth of Magic Magi The Kingdom of Magic
^It's a fine shonen adventure series, but nothing special. Where it shines is in the geopolitics and complex philosophy of its world.Neon Genesis Evangelion The End of Evangelion
^Watch this right after you finish Evangelion.Revolutionary Girl Utena
^A series influenced by surrealism, with some really interesting themes, but I think I should say no more.From the New World
^Again I think it's better to go in without knowing much.Serial Experiments Lain
^You'll probably spend most of the series not understanding what's going on. But when everything clicks and you start to realise the consequences of what you're watching it becomes genius.Ergo Proxy
^As the name suggests, it's Cartesian philosophy: the anime. It takes a while to really get going, but episode 10 is where it shows what it's really about.Hope you find something you like here.
Thanks a lot for the extensive and detailed answer! I'll probably watch most of these eventually.
