I Watched 32 Anime in Just One Year
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Schaff likes anime now! Uh-oh!
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00:00 Intro
03:54 Ace Attorney
07:17 Assassination Classroom
10:06 Cowboy Bebop
12:23 Death Note
15:29 Demon Slayer
18:27 Fate/Apocrypha
20:21 Babylonia
21:37 Fate/Zero
24:49 Fruits Basket
28:07 Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
31:28 Kaguya-sama: Love is War
34:32 Kakushigoto
35:12 Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
36:51 Komi Can't Communicate
39:16 Kotaro Lives Alone
40:19 Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files
41:15 Manga
44:26 SurfsharkVPN
46:41 Mob Psycho 100
48:29 My Dress-Up Darling
50:59 Neon Genesis Evangelion
51:09 Persona 4 The Animation
53:52 Persona 4 Golden The Animation
55:42 Restaurant to Another World
57:10 Revue Starlight
59:03 Sk8 The Infinity
1:00:16 Spy X Family
1:02:05 The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
1:04:13 The Tatami Galaxy
1:06:09 Today's Menu for the Emiya Family
1:07:15 Toradora!
1:09:09 Unlimited Blade Works
1:11:55 Yona of the Dawn
1:14:02 Yuri on Ice
1:15:46 Outro/Top 10
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Now that you've done this, I hope you're ready to receive a flood of anime recommendations on every video you ever upload for the rest of your living days.
Anyways with that said, if you like comfort anime I highly recommend Ore Monogatari (My Love Story) ! it is very cute and wholesome and it made me cry 10/10
Also thank you for having me cameo to vouch for one of my faves!!!!!
Even if the video is about Grievious and Sid?
YOOOOO IT’S EMILY!!!
Wooo!!!
Yo it’s Emily! Also I agree Ore Monogatari is super wholesome and I adore it.
Ah Emily. Nice to see you here.
That Neon Genesis analysis was truly on point. It captured the sheer awe, terror, and raw emotion that the series provided. I don't think any content creator could have put it more beautifully. Thank you Scattrilla, truly one of the reviews of all time.
@@matthewbrooks2633 the fact that they're not rated makes me think he genuinely doesnt know what to make of it. Which, fair, its a weird-ass show no matter where you stand on it
@Sarge Ward this comment was made by Mordor(one of Schaff editors) which he left on Schaff's letterboxd review on End of Eva describing the Schaff gangs experience on watching Evangelion:
"This was the worst decisions we ever made
We came in just sorta having high hopes cause we just said fuck it lets watch it cause we been watching intro memes of it
But god...we weren't prepared of what we delved into
The paused frames
The bizzare breakdowns
A plot and story more confusing then kingdom hearts
We laughed...we cried...we screamed in agony...we lose our minds...we broke our selves
But nothing was as more *nuts* then the end
We felt...disturbed...uncomfortable...confused...desprate to end this rollarcoaster...and then by the *climax* of it all...we felt nothing
All but regret...and this was the one of the mistakes we made ever...and it was worth a ride...bravo vince"
@@matthewbrooks2633 Yeah, from the looks of it, it just seemed like it wasn't really their thing. That, or again, they just didn't know what to make of it. Which I guess is fair enough. In all honesty, I feel they found it a very mixed experience. I love Eva, but it's definitely not going to be for everyone. I can't blame you if it just didn't work for you. I still think it's something everyone should at least see once.
Seems he generally doesnt like things that are too abstract or experimental. Also seems to be easily put off by anything sexual.
So not surprised he doesnt like Eva. Its a far trek from his comfy vanilla realm of Pixar and Dreamworks
@@matthewbrooks2633 Did he happen to mention if they watched End of Eva or just left it at the show? Doesn't matter cus I can understand why you wouldn't want to. However, it would be very interesting and enlightening to better understand their feelings for the show.
Wait, wait, wait! Your name is James, and your girlfriend's name is Jess? Why have you never told us to prepare for trouble? I'm disappointed. Make that double!
Obviously just a filler name to make them more recognizable as a couple. Her real name is meowth
The fact that he just glosses over NGE and calls it funny pengiun show is honesty the best thing he could have done knowing how insane the show actually is
Also ik this is a really late comment but I HEAVILY recommended you watch Steins;Gate
It shifted my perspective on anime entirely and is imo one of the best shows I have ever watched
Thank you all for the support
I pledge to forever fight for the cause and get him to watch SG
It feels like that he didn't actually watch it.
@@themegatonmenace1224 He did, one of his editors posted a comment on his Letterboxd review of End of Eva, saying how the show was a traumatizing experience for them.
@@EpsilonMapping you have my support as well in the cause
What a character development, Schaff went from an animation/movie/tv show reviewer to a weeb anime enjoyer. Truly something else
Not to mention a simp too
RUclips moderation moment
Now that is something to enjoy
welp at least he didn’t become these terminally online proship anime lolicon shits that scream "WOKE!!!!!" The moment a character have a sexuality,different race etc
And a gamer
I love how Schaff acts like he’s betraying us as if his entire audience hadn’t consisted of weebs the entire time. You’d be surprised how much overlap there is between anime fans and theatre kids! x)
Yo, peep Lupin the Third. It's solid.
This is true i can confirm.
Unfortunately
In case you don't know there's a soundtrack for a death note musical, that I actually really like
So true lol I was surprised when this vid pop up I had always thought he was a weeb all along.
"Reki, my love... of skateboarding" has the same energy as "two guys fell in love... with the Family Madrigal".
Now that Attack on titan is over, I would definitely recommend you and everyone reading this to watch it. It's so good and the animation is like nothing I've seen before. The story is insanely good and there is little to no fan service. You probably wouldn't notice it and it won't bother you.
This made me cry and feel so much emotions and I would rewatch it as soon as I can.
Another anime that i would recommend you watch is cardcaptor sakura. It might seem like a regular show about a magical girl and all that but it's really really good and very emotional at times.
i did its so good
Yeah, even if he doesn't like it, it certainly marked the last decade
@@MrRenanHappy I honestly don't see any reason to hate it!
NO, I DON'T WANT THAT!
AOT's animation is actually fairly bad across the board, but it has moments of perfect 10/10 quality. Freiren is a show that has good animation, or Madoka Magica, or Eizouken.
ODD TAXI
Odd Taxi is fantastic. It's just 13 episodes, and it's more of a slow-burn crime/thriller drama with an incredible cast of characters and a mostly soothing, 2 a.m. vibes from all the conversations. It's a complete package that you watch slowly come together in such a tight way by the end, cannot recommend enough
YES, the op is super good which is why I watched the show in the first place. it was a pleasure
Don't mind me, i'm commenting just to hope this comment gets more attention and Schaf see ODD TAXI
ODDTAXI FUCK YEAAAAA
Yes yes please I BEG he watches this
Bro I forgot it existed because I watched it so long ago and now I'm sad and I'm gonna watch it again because it was amazing.
Well, it’s been said that Studio Ghibli is the “gateway drug” to anime. Schaff’s development from reviewing all of Studio Ghibli’s films to branching out and enjoying other anime within the span of a year is proof of that assertion. 😄
Well he also enjoys Persona and Kaguya sama: Love is war. It’s pretty clear he likes anime.
It was for me too. Spirited away got me into this medium
nope, any anime that isn’t gibli is garbage, with very few exceptions here and there
@@noturboi909 You sound like the people from The Oscars, lol. "AnImAtIoN iS a GeNrE, NoT a MeDiUm ThAt CaN bE uSeD tO sHoW vArIoUs WaYs Of StOrYtElLiNg To DiFfErEnT dEmOgRaPhIcS."
I AM THE BEEST YOUUTUBER YOU'RE ALL TRAASH COMPARED TO ME IM THE BEEST🤓🤓🤓🤓
If you do another of these you should definitely watch The Promised Neverland (season 1 only please only season 1. season 2 does not exist) it's about a group of kids who discover the dark truth surrounding their orphanage and their attempts at escape. The art style is a bit off-putting at first but you get used to it quick enough and the suspense in this show is seriously insane
Season one is easily one of my top 3 anime, season 2 was so disappointing I was so upset that they had the chance to make something great like season one but ruined it completely
Yesss
I couldn’t even watch all of season 2, it was that bad
Season two was about the value of life, I understand why some people would think its not as good as season one (cuz its not) but its not completely terrible, the writers just changed genres after season one
@@watermelon3266the problem with season 2 is that they completely deviate from the manga and then rush the ending. They basically skipped all the good parts
Ashamed you’ve never heard of Hunter X Hunter. It’s a bit long but has an incredible overarching story that ultimately builds up to an incredible finale. Has great action and great characters and the style is amazing
Don't give him the pain of waiting for it to come back 😓
True hxh is incredible. Hunter x hunter for me is peak fiction. Every character is so unique and nen is one the most thought out abilities I seen in any anime. Also, it worldbuilding is so good it like one piece and full metal alchemist brotherhood. I really hope James watches hxh since it very similar to full metal alchemist brotherhood.
My Hero Academia: Scraffilas hates me because of my fandom I guess :(
Just warn him about H I S O K A
I literally came back to this video to comment about my fav anime which I believe he would enjoy, Then I see I already commented about HxH a year ago 😭. HxH is literally one of the best anime and only reason it's not at the top rn because of the unfortunate Hiatus, Togashi has no bounds for imagination, creativity and making intriguing characters.
Hearing Schaff talk about his gf and wanting to impress her and make her happy is legitimately so wholesome, this channel is a comfort for me and I’m so happy for you dude!
👎
I'm ngl, I thought Schaff was gay for the longest time 💀
bruh i wish i got his gf tho. im the only person in my school whos concerningly addicted to anime (prob cuz im the only asian in my school lol)
@@Cross_0ver no ur not the only anime fan in ur school. there’s no way a school with 500+ students has only ONE anime fan💀💀
@@iCollectCans Yo frfr. I went to a school with around 400 high schoolers and a good majority of them liked anime to an extent
that neongenesis evangelion review was extremely profound, you truly hit all the marks !
A crappy png of a cookie says he only didn't touch on it to avoid saying he didn't like it, knowing that would spark controversy.
@@calebpeters3378 Considering he called his owlhouse S3 video "end of owlangelion" (haven't watched yet) I think it's something he felt he couldn't say without a whole full-fat video on it.
While Eva is slightly polarizing, (my take is that the division is between people who need it, and people who don't need it) it usually hits hard for those who take it in. It would certainly fit his MO.
I was actually looking forward to what he had to say about it. Oh well. 🤷♂
@@calebpeters3378 He says at the beginning he only disliked two anime's he watched and those were Fate/Aprocypha and My Dress-Up Darling.
Assassination Classroom inspired me to pursue a teaching career. I really thought I could be the next Koro-sensei ngl.
I'm currently teaching in high school and while the paperworks are super fucking stressful, I did realize that I do love to teach. I just don't know if I was able to do it like Koro-sensei, but I hope to improve on the way I teach my kids. I genuinely wanted my kids to learn a lot from me as I intend to learn from them.
That's really sweet
Love how everyone who watches full metal alchemist just goes "Yeah! It's good!" because it is. Like this is the one thing the anime comunity agrees on its really funny
Madoka Magica is such a wholesome magical girl show that plays really well with the already great structure of the genre, also has amazing cast and it’s an anime original so no manga knowledge needed
I mean there is no dark themes or any dark consequences so it’s very wholesome!
mm yess finally a very wholesome anime where nothing goes terribly wrong! love how the girls' relationships develop into a healthy friendship
Such a sweet message about friendship with a group of cute girls going on fun adventures.
So wholesome yup yup!
*Evil laugh*
Saw someone else mention this and I wanna bring it up to - Death Parade is SO GOOD. It's a psychological series with plenty of deep morality discussions and existential dread as it covers the ever present topic of "what happens when we die?". The story takes place at a bar that runs several arcade-esque games that the visitors - who have recently died but do not initially remember this - are asked to participate in to show a judgement of their True Character, and when the game is over they are sent to either to Purgatory or Reincarnation. It's a short series that's mostly episodic but with a bigger character driven story intertwined between, and several moments from the story and characters were genuinely heartbreaking. A really good show to watch in one full sitting and then stare at a wall once it's done as you struggle to process all of your feelings.
YES. THE ICE SKATING SCENE KILLS ME EVERYTIME.
Everybody🎉 put your hands up🎉
Just finished that one yesterday. Its pretty good
That and assassination classroom have to be some of my favorite animes I’ve seen thus far.
bro the episode w the gamer kid n reality tv mom breaks me every time 😭
I love recommending FMA: Brotherhood to friends who have never seen anime. I hype it to high heaven, and then after they're done watching they're always like "Wtf man, why didn't you tell me it was THAT good?!?"
I recently watched Evangelion for the first time and I was really curious to hear James' opinion on it.
And now I know, no complaints.
Same ngl
Honestly, it still confuses me.
I mean, I've seen people dislike Eva. That would be far less surprising than him just making a one line Penpen joke and not making any follow up video where he actually states his opinion on it.
@@2tehnikI agree. However the implication of him doing that and not making the top 10 is that he did not like it.
@@themegatonmenace1224 he stated outright he only disliked fate apocrypha and my dressup darling, things dont have to be in the "top 10 animes u like" for you to like it
@@angelerror4086 Especially seeing how Spy X Family only got retroactively pushed out of the top-10 by Cowboy Bebop.
Honestly I'm really really curious what Schaff would think about the Ghost Stories dub, imo the funniest anime I've ever seen and a one of a kind black comedy the likes of which we will never see again. The dub fundamentally changes the show so much that it's an entirely different genre than the sub and history behind its creation is equally fascinating.
If he loved the Ace Attorney bloopers, he'll probably love Ghost Stories.
He has been using Fate UBW Abridged clips for a while now, it's a pretty safe bet that Schaff would love the Ghost Stories dub.
now i know that this will never work out, no matter how hard we try. not because you're a rabbit, but because you're black
I don't think he'd like it, might be too offensive for him.
@@Kerubu Ok Snowflake
You know the thing about the episodic nature of Cowboy Bebop is that it mimics the overall life of a bounty hunter, they never have just one goal, they are always moving to a new objective once the last is completed, so the episodes barely connecting to each other fits really well.
True
Not to mention that it still has consistent character development through the whole series like a serialized show
: _"Kind of like my occupation."_
I can't stress enough how wonderful the Yona of the Dawn manga is, and it totally puts the anime to shame. Not only does the art style majorly improve, but the story just gets better, especially with Yona's character development. She's a total badass.
THE MANGA IS ONE OF THE BEST IVE EVER READ UGH
the manga is so beautiful. and the fact we’ll never get to see The Dark Dragon and the Happy Hungry Bunch™️ animated makes me so upset. also when we finally see zenos power.. just.. the show deserves a second season. the manga is so good, idk why they stopped animating it.
I think you'll really enjoy Bocchi the Rock. The humor hit similar beats to Kaguya for me, and it is so endearing from a character standpoint! The main character, Bocchi, has social anxiety like Komi, and she has a lot of the charm Komi has, if not more. It's also a great story about becoming an artist (in this case, a guitar player for a band). As someone who also has Whisper of the Heart as one of my top 3 Ghibli movies, I can say it also touched my little artist heart. Give it a go! It's the Anime of its Season for me :)
Overrated
Mid
K-on bootleg
@@MrSai-mn8wzbro what is your beef 💀
@@MrSai-mn8wznice opinion, too bad it's wrong
Bocchi the Rock is peak!
I would also Recommend Frieren: Beyond Journeys End, an anime from the same director of BTR.
Princess Tutu! It’s INCREDIBLE. One of the best dark magical girl shows ever.
The characters are multifaceted and develop and change as the show progresses, the shows lore is about the characters not changing and reliving a tragedy, it feels like an incredible win just to watch them change and make their own stories. It’s got a big brothers Grimdark fantasy vibe even though it’s called Princess Tutu and it’s about ballet lol PLEASE give it a chance it deserves so much more attention
Yes. I loved it, same as Utena. Btw good recommendations: NANA and Paradise Kiss
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
BEST SHOW EVER
ALSO IM SUCH A NERD FOR ALL THE BALLET THEMES AND OMG THE SOUNDTRACK IS ALL CLASSICAL MUSIC????????? YOU SPOIL ME!!!!! ITS INCREDIBLE
YEA BABYYYYYYYY
Ranking of Kings is an absolute gem.
The relationship between an adorable baby boy prince and his little shadow man was such a joy to experience.
While also providing well executed mystery behind the actions/motivations of certain characters make the show really engaging throughout.
I truly think it's an incredible anime that has been cemented as my favourite despite some missteps near the end.
vouch
Co-signing this recommendation. This series is great!
The animation is amazing too
@@FSMassy One of the few anime where i feel like i need to purchase the blu ray for it (i don't normally cause it's pretty expensive)
the anime was a solid 8-9/10 until the ending, which screeched it all the way to a 6 for me.
Ignoring those few plot points it would be a solid 8 for me.
I recommend Banana Fish because it has everything I like in a show: a plot, drama, great characters, Ash Lynx, and a beautiful romance/connection between two characters that transcend the physical... My only complaint is that the manga is better and they should have stuck with the 80's setting because it works better than the late 2010's in terms of the technology. And also I like to see people's reactions about the end of the show. I also recommend Natsume Yuujinchou, I think you would like it better considering your taste (but is a long one)
You are really out here trying to annihilate his heart huh
"It's like The Lorax, except instead of the Once-ler showing me trees, he was showing me Fullmetal Alchemist." Now, that would've been a great movie.
1. Knowing that he did it for his gf and falling in love with it with her makes the entire video so freaking wholesome like I can imagine him and his girlfriend having these convos talking about these shows.
2. I love that you can just play a 5-second Bojack clip to educate your audience on asexual relationships
Funny part is I did almost the same thing with my girlfriend. But afterwards she stopped watching anime and I became obsessed.
I didn't understand the reference to the asexual part. Is Schaffrillas asexual or is his girlfriend?
@@sdtrawick Schaffrillas is asexual, he came out in one of his Bojack reviews on the topic of Todd
AYOO GF LETS GOO
@@sdtrawick well should be both of them otherwise I don't see how it could work. unless they do it like emily and todd
Some recommendations:
Violet Evergarden - Beautifully animated show about a soldier turned ghostwriter during a time where letters are the primary form of long distance communication. Also has some episodes that hit you in the feels.
Revolutionary Girl Utena - A very surreal take on the magical girl genre. Similar vibes to Revue Starlight in my opinion, even down to the lesbian undertones.
Attack on Titan - Everyone's heard of this show and for a good reason. It has probably one of the most complex intertwining stories in all media, and only gets better the further you go. Like it's unbelievable how stuff in season 1 will foreshadow stuff 80 episodes later.
Made in Abyss - A simple tale of 2 children adventuring into the depths of an ancient abyss. Some of the strongest world building in anime, and full of eldritch horrors. It also has some of the grayest of morally gray characters.
EDIT: Note that Made in Abyss has a movie that takes place between season 1 & 2. Do not skip it as it's part of the overarching story.
Yes! Love Violet Evergarden!
I really hope schaff will watch violet evergarden, its really just so beautiful
The one piece! The one piece Israel!
Didn’t watch the vid but code geass, death note & attack on titan are some mainstream gems 💎
Whitebeard fights Palestinians confirmed?
A Man and His Cat is such a sweet manga and absolutely a must read for anyone who loves cats! I started reading it some months after saying goodbye to my family cat, and it had me in tears, full-on ugly crying because it was so sweet and wholesome and touching. That's actually how I realized I was ready to adopt a cat again, so I wouldn't have my two cats now without that manga.
I highly recommend Code Geass! It's from the mid-2000s and does have a few of the dated tropes common during that era, but it has a wonderfully rich setting and an incredibly compelling protagonist.
I agree he really needs to watch it
Seen as my favorite anime of all time is Neon Genesis Evangelion, I was very pleased to here your very thorough and insightful take on the show. I am very glad to see someone who also deeply understands and appreciates the complex themes of of one of my favorite shows. Thank you...
Very cool Samjurai Jak
wasn’t disappointed whatsoever
Mine is Inuyasha
NGE is a Space Runaway Ideon rip off
Seems he generally doesnt like things that are too abstract or experimental
So not surprised he doesnt like Eva. Its a far trek from the safe corporate realm of Pixar and Dreamworks
I highly recommend Steins;Gate. It’s a story about a “mad scientist” and his friends who accidentally learns how to time travel using a microwave. It’s funny, sad, and amazing all around. People say the first 12 episodes are boring but I disagree, those first episodes really give you insight into the characters and helps you care about them. Would highly recommend it and the sequel Steins;Gate 0
100% agree
It's been years since I watched Steins;gate, yet I'm still mindblown by the story and ending til now
Came to also recommend this show, it's in my top 5 anime of all time
I prefer the VN of Steins;Gate
THIS
Made in Abyss and Vinland Saga is my recommendation if you're going into adventure. These two has some of the best adventure stories followed up by some greatest world building and characters. I do note, however, that these 2 are pretty gruesome at some point, considering your preferences over the top 10 anime
Such good recommendations! Those are 2 of my favorite as well :)
Nice picks. In my opinion Made in abyss shines because of it world-building and score(the music). It world building is so captivating and interesting and the music is so dark and calming which makes it perfect for this show.
Viland saga is just amazing, the character feel so real and you can’t get enough of fights.
I love the world building in Made in Abyss, but you can’t really recommend it without the massive caveat of the authors… inclinations towards children, because it’s really blatant.
Some anime recommendations (I'm sure there are repeats here, but here goes):
Princess Tutu: On the surface it's an anime about fairy tales, as told through ballet, but the way it uses those established and well-known stories to subvert expectations and tell a unique story of its own is truly great, and I think well worth the watch. The main character is so earnest and endearing, and some of the other characters develop beyond their initial first impressions to be surprisingly sympathetic as well.
Princess Jellyfish: This show is relatively short, only 11 episodes, but it's one that has stayed with me because of the two main characters and the relationship that develops between them, and how it's easier sometimes to see the beauty in someone else than it is to see it in yourself.
Revolutionary Girl Utena: This is one of those shows that had an influence on those that followed, especially in the magical girl genre. The story itself is deceptively simple, but as it goes on it becomes clear that it's about more than what appears on the surface. I don't know that it's one of my favorites, but it's one that has stayed with me long after watching it. Some of the content/subject matter can be uncomfortable for some viewers, so I do recommend checking for possible content warnings before watching, although most of it is conveyed through subtext rather than being overtly explicit.
Fullmetal Alchemist (2003): Okay, for as AMAZING as FMA:B is (and it truly is an incredible show), I saw the original FMA as it aired on [adult swim] and it was the show that made me realize how beautiful and moving anime could be (that and my next rec). It follows the manga for the beginning, but as it was airing while the manga was still being written, the show had to either create their own ending, or make up filler until it had more manga canon to continue. They made their own ending, which was a different enough direction that once the manga did end, it was worth going back and making FMA:B. I saw 2003 first, before I ever read the manga, so I have a lot of love for the series, and I think it would be interesting to hear your take on it, watching it in the opposite order.
Wolf's Rain: I also watched this when it aired on [adult swim] and didn't know that animation could be this gorgeous until I saw this show. It has a unique concept about a pack of wolves who are able to hide within human society, some of whom don't even realize what they are until they meet each other and discover their true nature. I love the music, I think it's so beautiful and moving, and I think it has a lot of interesting things to say through the characters and the story it tells.
Could go on recommending more but I'll stop here, lol. (Although I do recommend Polar Bear's Cafe for lighthearted slice-of-life viewing. It has no plot, but I find the characters and their interactions endearing and funny. My favorite stories are the ones featuring Grizzly and Polar Bear).
Apart from the ending which I feel mixed about I genuinely love fma 2003 it's such a good story that took the plot in a really interesting direction and I'd say the final act managed to use every character (except Armstrong) to their fullest extent
YES PRINCESS TUTU IS SO GOOD
Whenever I think about Saiki K I think of a person on tiktok who claimed to try and shift to that universe and Saiki kicked her out by just giving her a black screen with "No" and Ironically I think that could actually happen
That is marvelous
when it comes to anime I honestly can't recommend Blue Period enough.
It is an incredible series that disects being an artist in such a beautiful way. While it talks about the school side of things, getting into university, the technical side of things etc. a lot, it doesn't feel like a lecture or just an excuse to talk about those things because of all the great characters involved. There's a lot I could say about the plot and all, but to keep it short I just want to say it's a great show that i wholeheartedly recommend and can't get enough of.
i loved watching it too, i think its unfortunate that it came out as a netflix original, due to netflixs awful reputation
Don’t like to be that guy but.. please read the manga, it is much better.
so glad to see this comment towards the top because schaff will love it so much for sure
I recommend reading the Manga over watching the Anime honestly. It feels like such a mediocre adaptation, and the Manga art is just too good.
Absolutely loved Blue Period. One of my favorite shows 💙
Grew up in East Asia, hearing an adult yelling: "lots of animes are good!"
is like hearing an adult saying: "Skies are blue!!!"
How can such a simple fact take you so long to realize lol.
One anime I would absolutely recommend is Land of the Lustrous. The interesting aspect of the show is that it's almost entirely 3D, but it makes it work so incredibly well!
I'm not sure you've watched it before but if you haven't I highly recommend violet evergarden. It's my absolute favourite anime due to it's mature themes and beautiful animation style. This anime has made me cry so hard and I specifically remember crying at 2am while watching it. It's such a beautiful story with an unconventional storyboard as it isn't necessarily a linear progression between episodes. I also adore it due to the different approach that the anime took from the novel on its perspective of violet. I highly recommend reading the novel its based on to gain a further appreciation and understanding of violet however take note that both the anime and novel have graphic violence with the novel being even more explicit and gruesome. However, I believe that the story's message comes across even further with its mature themes and I absolutely adore this anime and could talk forever about it.
VIOLET SQUADD
I haven't finished this anime yet but violet evergarden is totally something he should watch. Its beautiful, amazing and got me attached to a few characters. I can't wait to finish this and sob in the middle of the night lol.
@@corndogonasticc Episode 10...
@@xenoemblem7 i am now concerned and hyped in finishing the anime now lol
omg episode 10 absolutely destroyed me for no reason whatsoever first episode in violet evergarden that made me cry just with its score alone such an incredible episode
I can't stretch enough how much I'd recommend "Odd Taxi"! It's pretty short and sweet, the story imo is great, and the cast is super endearing!
Besides that, I'd also really recommended "Megalobox". Season 1 was good, but for me personally, season 2, titled "Nomad", really blows it out of the park. Both shows are super underrated imo, and I'd love for more people to check them out!
Odd Taxi is real bangers
I just start odd taxi is great
I agree with this so much!
This person is right
Highly recommend Erased. For a short show, it has great characters and themes that play throughout it. Also has some genuine emotional moments that you feel for the characters.
cowboy bebop is perfect i didn’t understand it the first time i watched it but once you realize it’s incredible the idea is all of their stories are over they’re literally floating through space with nothing to do they just have to go on their episodic journeys and try to move in while some of them can other characters can’t it’s such a real beautiful idea of a show
Honestly, I would recommend Cells At Work, because it's actually an educational anime that is about cells acting like people, while still doing their jobs. It actually balances gore and light hearted moments in the normal version, but there is also a code black version, which is way darker, but still educational.
Wow, haven't heard about that anime in a while!
It's really charming and educational! Good recommendation.
Ooh, it’s been a while since I watched that! Didn’t S2 come out?
I’ve seen that anime appear in my Netflix recommended list before. That looks like a good watch.
I will never get tired of hearing new viewers go on about how great FMA: Brotherhood is. Seriously, one of my favorite pieces of media ever. I'm only sad I can't watch it for the first time again, because the plot was just so spectacular and blew me away the first time I watched it. Still revisit it every few years.
Oh man, it's one of my all time favourites too. When I first got into FMA, the manga was still ongoing, and I can just remember being on the edge of my seat during the last few chapters, and how emotional the ending was. When they announced they were making FMAB, my excitement was through the roof, and when it came out it was everything I had hoped for as a manga fan. I was just a kid at the time, but even now as an adult, I still consider it one of the best series I've ever watched.
I just rewatched it, been a fan since 2012, its so fucking good
@@irenamaria8859 oh man, that's insane! I wasn't aware that the manga was different from the anime until fmab was announced, so I was spared having to wait for the books to finish. I think I would have gone insane waiting for those last few to be released! man that would have been an awful cliffhanger to wait on
I was so glad to hear it brought up it's such a great anime
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Hearing about Shaff playing Ace Attorney makes me really want to see a video about it. Maybe a case ranking or something.
I'm glad you've been enjoying a lot of the anime you've watched, it can be particularly daunting to break into it fresh, and I appreciate the honesty and frankness you've approached this with, it's really nice. I haven't watched most of these shows but hearing your praise for a few of them definitely put them on my list where other discussion hasn't before, and I'm really glad this has been a mostly positive experience for you.
If you have any more space for recs, I think of Soul Eater along a similar line as I think of FMAB - it's a long, great story with a lot of interesting characters, interactions, and a slowly escalating plot (though without the political intrigue).
For fun stuff, I suggest Bofuri for moe club show shenanigans (a comedy about having fun and coincidentally absolutely breaking the hell out of a new VR game), and A Place Further Than The Universe for fun moe stuff that has a lot of genuine heart (cute girls go on a trip to Antarctica). My Next Life As A Villainess is a funny reverse harem where the main character reincarnates as the villainess in a dating sim, but because she's actually nice everyone ends up falling in love with HER instead of the actual dating sim main character (and becoming nicer people because of her influence), which she absolutely fails to notice because she's a loveable dumbass preoccupied with her character's "inevitable" fate (exile or death).
In terms of emotional stuff, though, Kiznaiver absolutely gets me when it comes to characters interacting and forming friendships that reveal and help each other get over their own issues/traumas (the premise is they are linked together (unwillingly) in an (unethical government) experiment that makes them feel each others' pain).
Bungou Stray Dogs is a pretty fun show with a lot going on (this is just a rec close to my heart), but nothing beats Durarara for shows with a LOT of moving pieces and different characters' lives intersecting in interesting ways, which seems like something you might enjoy.
For great, interesting animation I recommend Houseki no Kuni (Land of the Lustrous), it's an example of actually REALLY good 3D CG, and the characters and animation are absolutely gorgeous. There's also Mekakucity Actors, which has some really interesting stylistic flourishes to go with a particularly interesting concept, made by the same people who made Madoka Magica (which I also recommend because it inspired at least half of the magical girl genre, and it's a definite classic).
In terms of more personal recs, Deca-Dence and Planet With are my two absolute recent favourites, both with incredible concepts and character stories. Both have a LOT happening in only 12 episodes each (so they're pretty quick watches), Planet With in particular running at an absolutely breakneck pace, and they're both fantastic (I'd talk about Deca-Dence's concept, but it throws a pretty huge reveal in at the start of the second episode that turns the entire world on its head).
EDIT: Also just the Ghost Stories english dub. Absolute comedy classic. Imagine the outtakes you mentioned but instead it's the offical dub because the show did SO badly they were essentially given carte blanche. Also MUCH more offensive.
Parasyte is an amazing show, it’s relatively short at only 24 episodes and has some positively amazing psychological horror aspects that ultimately builds into something truly tragic.
The manga is better
It's mid
@@jamesgunner9511 your mom? I agree
@@jamesgunner9511 your name is mid
@@jamesgunner9511 you’re mid
Since I haven't seen many comments recommending it, I'll just put this recommendation here: Hunter x Hunter :D I'd say overall, it's a show that offers fleshed-out characters, complex story arcs, great worldbuilding, and a lot of compelling themes in later arcs. The show is pretty long, so you have to be into it. Thankfully it's pretty easy to get into. It took me the first 4/5 episodes and then I was sold and basically binged it in a week. The first arc, which is around 20 episodes long, revolves around the main characters taking part in the Hunter Exam, and is a really good jump start into getting to know the main characters and the way the fantasy world of hxh works, but the story really takes off in later seasons/arcs. Most of all, I really enjoy the character dynamics of the main characters, especially the main duo Gon and Killua. It's very wholesome and there are so many great moments between all of the cast. Because it's a longer show, there are times when it's a little on the slow side in later seasons, but yeah... I'd say, if you have the time, definitely check it out :) It's definitely one of my favourite anime of all time.
This will also get on the top three list of animes that will make you sob uncontrollably.
Hunterxhunter is like the first anime I ever watched AND genuinely liked so it has a spacial place in my heart
Highly recommend Golden Kamuy, it is a complete underrated masterpiece. Almost everyone in the cast is likable and have their own motivations and growth.
Here are some of my recommendations Schaff:
- Yuru Camp
- A Place Further than the Universe
- Samurai Champloo
- Hunter x Hunter
- Jujutsu Kaisen
- Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure
- Bungou Stray Dogs
- Bocchi the Rock
- Frieren: Journeys End
Truly, hats off for the Evangelion review. The depth you went into and the clear passion you have for the work genuinely brought me to tears. I had to stop the video because I was balling my eyes out. Thank you so much JSchlaff, you have changed my life forever
I don't get the Evangelion hype lol
Jschlatt?
@@deyash4602 No, JSchlaff
@@EzDoesitYGO nah bro Jschlaffgg
@@highdefinition450 It changed the anime landscape in the mid 90s. That is it, the hype is overblown.
Erased and Violet Evergarden are both fairly short and definitely worth watching! Violet does have a movie as well that ties up the story nicely (and made me cry like a baby).
I forgor to mention erased in my recommendation. Shit.
Erased is so gooooood!!!
i loved erased! it took weeks to get a copy of it mailed to me but was so worth the $
Erased is my favourite anime ever and probably the only piece of media to make me cry i really want him to review that show
Oh gods yes Violet evrgarden is one of my Favorote animes of all time.
If you make a part 2 of this, I would recommend Bungou Stray Dogs! Almost all of the characters are named after famous authors and it’s really interesting to see how they’re adapted into the series.
Yes, please! Literally the best thing I've ever watched! (probably the gayest straight thing too)
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The excitement when I found out chaff is now an anime fan,
But then the disappointment that he didn’t watch Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Mob Psycho 100 is such an amazing show. I don't think I'll find someone as godly as Reigen for a while
They recasted mob in season 3 the last one and kept only niosi
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@@xymare1748yes
i really can’t recommend vinland saga enough, it perfectly encapsulates my taste in anime as it’s dark, gritty, and character focused. i loved season one so much that i just had to read the manga and needless to say season two will easily be a 11/10 if they properly adapt it. the vinland saga manga is absolute perfection
It's also entirely free of the 'questionable' anime tropes he bemoaned in this video!
100% this is the second best manga I've ever read, ONLY beaten by berserk (which doesn't really have a good anime)
Its "GoT succesor" title wasn't earned for free. Truly a gem.
I absolutely love it how James is constantly being held hostage from literally everyone to talk about their favorite anime.😂
Schaff getting into anime just so he could spend more time with his gf is deadass adorable 🥺🥺
I know the fandom is obnoxiously insane, but JoJos Bizarre Adventure is a really good anime that juggles various genres and never gets boring. It's a great mix of intensity, humor, and emotional damage.
1000% agreed
Holy shit is that a motherfucking Jojo Reference in Schaff's comments section
Lets be honest, every anime fandom is insane in some way. No, I think every fandom is insane in some way
The emotional damage is so real it left me with depression and cardiac problems
This is the eight comment
The Great Pretender on Netflix is one of the most underrated anime ever. With a super fun and compelling story of professional scammers, and constant plot twists that surprise you and the main character continuously, this show really keeps you on it's toes. It has a really nice diverse cast, and is set internationally, with each case being in a different country. I must also praise the very unique but beautiful art style, with cow boy beebop vibes in the editing and music choices!
I can definitely recommend The Promised Neverland- season one is absolutely amazing, the suspense of the slow buildup was so good and the timing of information being revealed was perfect imo. Super likable characters and genuinely chilling moments made me fall in love with this show. The mix of the prison break trope and the cult like aspects of the setting really ticked all my boxes. Season one works very well as a standalone (I didn't watch season 2 and heard bad stuff about it but the manga is really good!)
I'm suprised you haven't watched Madoka Magica, I really love the weird, horror elements and the world building in this show. The tragedy of it all is so good, but it's not made to make you feel overly depressed. The show really benefits of its shortness and if you want more you can check out the movies. I beautiful classic in my opinion!
My personal fave is Hunter x Hunter, I love the characters and dynamics, the world building is very fun and interesting, especially later on. It's just very enjoyable and the story is super well thought out. There are no filler episodes which is *chef's kiss* . A lot of people find the chimera ant arc tedious and dragged out ( I thought the buildup was worth it) so you could technically stop watching after the greed island arc. I do think the anime is a masterpiece!
The end to TGP is horrendous tho. I really did _not_ enjoy it.
@@belgarath6508 Same here, but its hard not to give TGP an 8.5/10 (or more) when 22 chapters were 10/10 and the last 2 were 0/10
omg yes
Why are all of your recommendations so good
@@maggiewilson2510 oh thanks! :)
For me, Komi Can't Communicate is what Majora's Mask is to you. I see myself in Komi, the animation is gorgeous, and it has amazing scenes, with the chalkboard scene being my favorite scene in all of fiction.
If you ever get the chance, I would severely recommend Revolutionary Girl Utena. A bit of a weird comparison, but I've seen a lot of people describe it as the Shrek of shojo with it being a satire of a fairytale-like genre. It's a very influential series, but it can be extremely heavy to watch. I would skim a trigger warning list if possible before going in blind.
People just don’t give it a chance because of the stigma put on it. Once they do, they always love it and realize the story lines are incredible. The craziest thing about you loving anime from just these 32 is that you haven’t even watched many of the best ones out there. I’m gonna guess because they are super long, but they are long because they are that good and the stories require it.
I did, it was way worse than i expected, Anime sucks
I watched tons of anime series, I found some I like, but I still don't like anime in general. Once you watched one, you pretty much watched them all.
@@griphusgriphus5530 can I take a guess at the genres you might’ve watched.
Isekai, harem, and not a genre but those magic high school anime with the black haired basic protag
Because yeah those are more or less the same. Haven’t watched much harem myself outside of my next life as a villainess but I heard a lot of them are well…bad
@@kirbyfazendoummoonwalk9214 you most likely didn’t watch any good ones
@@gurtsgh As if there were any lmao
The Evangelion part was quite funny. But I would still be interested in a proper review, since the series has received quite a mixed reception. For me personally the best series of all time, even if I understand everyone who says that they don't like the series.
(Sorry for the Bad English I come from Germany)📽
I genuenly Gasped in shock when he just continued along without fruther review, like, I waited a cople of seconds for him to go back and say, ok, no, now seriously guys, Neon Genesis Evangelion... but no. Persona 4 reviews it was... I felt a little bit sad about that.
@@angelakolmakova4025 Was thinking the exact same thing lol, talk about subverting expectations.
You're from the Asuka lands, epic.
On his letterboxd, his review for the show and EoE respectively are “uh” and “…”, idek if he has a proper opinion yet lol
Yo, props to you for watching Tatami Galaxy, I don't see it getting enough love these days. Truly profound stuff
Happy you had a good time with anime as a new fan. Here's my contribution to the rec list, in order of how much I think you'll enjoy them:
- Bocchi the Rock: I'd be shocked if you didn't like this, it's right up your alley with the other shows you've enjoyed. It's about a socially anxious girl who really wants to be in a band but is too shy to ever start one. It's very wholesome, surprisingly emotional and the animation is super creative with it's depictions of the character's mental states.
- Vinland Saga: All around great series. Season 1 is an action series with fantastic animation and great supporting characters. The main character is one of the less interesting characters here, but that's more a testament to how well developed the other characters are. Season 2 is where it really becomes great since the series takes a complete tonal shift and becomes entirely character focused, exploring the protaganist and the fallout of season 1. It's rare for an author to make such a drastic change to a series so deep into it but in this case it works perfectly and it's such a natural continuation of the main character's arc. It's really something you should check out.
- One Punch Man: Made by the same author as Mob Psycho 100. It's much less serious and more comedic. The action scenes in Season 1 are some fo the best in any anime and underneath all of it, there's a touching little story about depression and what happens after you've achieved everything you've been working for. The manga has some insane art and I'd definetly recommend checking it out if you liked season 1 of the anime.
- One Piece: I'm going to be honest and I'm not sure if you'll like this... but it's my favorite series of all time so I have to recommend it. You might get put off by the art style and length but I promise it's one of the greatest stories ever told. There's lots of fanservice but it's the series aesthetic more than anything else. All the women wear bikinis like all the men don't wear shirts. The series rarely dwells on it aside from a few gags, the protaganist is asexual and only 1 of the main characters is actively perverted.
It's greatest strength is probably the cohesiveness of the story and how 'alive' the world feels. The story feels like it's always building up to the grand climax with the arcs we're following sending rippling effects throughout the world that influence the other major players. For example, when the main character defeats a member of an organization responsible for keeping pirates like him under control, opponents of the organization capitalize on it to undermine the confidence of the public leading to the dissolution of said organization. The power vacuum left by his defeat allows for a new global power to rise up while dragging the main character into conflict with his sponsor. This is only possible because of the length of the series and the care the author put into setting everything up to create a cohesive story. I would definetely recommend the manga over the anime, the anime has some serious pacing issues and lots of filler.
Both Steins;Gate and Death Parade feature really compelling, gripping stories that are interesting and emotionally devastating from start to finish
Steinsgate is such a shout I recon it's suit his tastes so well between the wholesome interactions of the first half and heartwrenching drama of the second
I've yet to finish Death Parade, but the one thing I remember is the sheer tonal whiplash involved.
Show: Dark as heck at every turn.
Opening: *WOOO, PARTY TIME WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!*
A pretty short anime I can't recommend enough is Little Witch Academia. It's about a girl who idolizes a witch she saw perform when she was a child, who enrolls to the same magic school she did. It's a simple premise, but they do a good amount with it and I really enjoy it. Welcome To Demon School Iruma-Kun is another great one. It's about a kid named Iruma who gets sold to a demon by his parents, except it turns out the demon bought him because he needed a grandson to brag about to his friends. It's a really wholesome watch, but it also has some very exciting and epic moments, and of course tons of comedy. Oh, and have you considered watching One Piec-
Yes! I think LWA is super underrated
While I like lwa,it’s probably one of the most plain anime’s I’ve watched (and I watched rwby 1-5)
@@LycanMOON Fair enough. It's definitely carried a bit by the animation, but it's not bad either. I really, really enjoyed it though
Its from the Kill la Kill people. They only do underrated anime... which are a Blast. I love them. But yeah next to Kill la Kill and Bna its the weakest one.
Na
I’m so glad I’m not the only one who also binged the Hell’s Paradise manga in one day
Fun video dude! First time watcher and I always love seeing people's journey into enjoying anime. Probably the only major disagreement I had was watching The Night is Young, Walk in Girl. For me, I feel like there should be a warning for that film regarding the stalker. That ending turned the story from this fun young girls journey into a terrifying story about how creepy men can be. 😬
Assassination Classroom means so much to me, I tear up at the thought of the show. It’s been my favorite show for 3 years now, and I think it will stay that way for a while…
Its for real a great anime it legitimately made me sad at the end
same oh my god, my sister spoiled the show for me when i was on the second to last season, so when i got to the last i started to full on cry at the intro, it was so sad 😢
It’s one of my favorite shows ever, such a special place in my heart
For real man like it's underrated but it will stay as one of the most best amines i ever watched it made me happy sad and just wow love it!
It is really good. I cried and I had already known what was going to happen. Still was amazing!
Hunter X Hunter is a slow burn, but it’s definitely one of the strongest character studies I’ve ever seen. The characters are handled very deliberately and they grow in nuance as the series progresses, and the way it depicts themes such as trauma and the self-destructive nature of revenge is heartbreaking and mature. It serves as a deconstruction of the shonen genre, and it’s an absolutely stunning story with a deceptively simple first couple arcs that while it does grow darker it never sacrifices the beating heart at the core of its story, and I think you’d love it a whole lot.
Even slower, though I'd argue more deep, burn is if you start with 1999.
HxH isn’t a deconstruction dude I have no idea why people keep spouting this nonsense. Just because it’s dark doesn’t make it a deconstruction
>hxh
>deconstruction
Just cause eyepatch said it was doesn’t make it true
I mean it's not really a deconstruction of the shonen genre, but it's definitely one of the best shows in the shonen genre.
@@MILDMONSTER1234 yeah it introduces certain tropes repeatedly and then intentionally subverts them. I guess you could argue that it isn’t the main appeal of the series and isn’t worth talking about as much as the themes and characters on their own, but it’s personally one of my favorite elements of the story.
I highly recommend A Place Further Than The Universe! Short but sweet with some really well handled emotional moments. The score sticks with me to this day and still gives me chills whenever I hear it.
Nice pick, op slaps too
It's crazy to hear Schaff talk about kaguya and say its one of his favorite things while being a manga reader and knowing that all of the stuff he just watched is actually the weaker half of the manga's story and it still gets exponentially better from here.
Absolutely.
I just can't believe the manga finished today, now what do I do after my favourite manga of all time is done (there's gonna be a couple spin offs supposedly to finish up some stories according to aka but it won't be the same)
@@kurtgardner7152 isn't the final chapter only coming out later yhis week
@@kurtgardner7152 wait, what?!?!?
I love the ending but the last arc of Kaguya definitely isn’t the best part of the series
"Monthly Girl Nozaki Kun" showcases my favorite ace king just doing what he loves, making wholesome romance manga and supporting his friends while also roping a lot of them into helping him with his manga. "My Love Story" is all about the best of himbos living his best life, respecting others, and healthily acnologing his own feelings without forcing them on others.
Yes I love that show
Nozaki is a comedy master piece...still hoping for a s2!
Oh, Nozaki is delightful!
My love story is good!! I'm watching it right now and it's amazing
Quoting manny from Ice Age 2, "I knew it, I knew I wasn't the only one"
2020 was the year of anime for me, Aside from Studying for Medical School Exams, I had a lot of time in lockdown for watching anime, including, Demon Slayer, Mirai Nikki, Madoka Magica, Death Note, FMA:Brotherhood, Princess Tutu, My Hero Academia, Soul Eater, Made in Abyss, Monster, Elfen Lied, Dororo, Jojo's Bizzare Adventure (to just at the beginning of Stone Ocean) and many many more, which went don't through 2022, I started really watching it after learning about them from Anime America, a pretty good channel that really showcased how much love and enthusiasm they had for this medium, and I decided to finally check it out.
Yeah I agree with your take on my dress up darling, I still got entertained pretty fine, but I can understand how the fanservice in this show can seriously off-put people, you almost really forget about them until some creep puts these fanservice moments on Facebook (to those people, GET A LIFE, go touch GRASS).
You do see a lot of Yor's Assassin stuff in season 2 that aired this October/ November and it's awesome.
monster mentioned
If you do ever make a part 2 of this, I can't recommend Hunter x Hunter enough, it's 6 seasons of good comedy, well written characters, and it made me cry more than once, it's a solid 10/10 for me personally and I think you'd really enjoy it!
True hxh is incredible. Hunter x hunter for me is peak fiction. Every character is so unique and nen is one the most thought out abilities I seen in any anime. Also, it worldbuilding is so good it like one piece and full metal alchemist brotherhood. I really hope James watches hxh since it very similar to full metal alchemist brotherhood.
It's a freaking masterpiece, specially because so many people doesn't understand how Complex some characters actually are, greta example is gon as he was never the typical shounen mc which felt like it at first but he was a psychopath from the beginning which was hard to miss at first but easy to look if we were looking at his character growth and interactions. Characters like Shaiapouf are easily one of the best antagonist ever but extremely underrated. Only problem is the Hiatus I really Hope author gets better because I can't die without seeing the complete ending, I mean who doesn't want to see Hisoka vs Chrollo, Dark continent, and Pariston in the anime
"evangelion is the show with the funny penguin in it" i was kind of hoping for schaff's actual thoughts on the show because all my friends really like it and i have still not gotten around to it because getting into a new piece of media you haven't experienced already is inherently overwhelming and its a lot easier to just rewatch the same 3 things ten thousand times over and over
I'm guessing he's going to make a video on it
Yea, crushed my expectations :c
Now we don't even know if he watched EoE as well.
Yeah I wish he would've actually given a reason why he didn't talk about it. Major letdown. Let me tell you though, it's only one season and it has got to be one of the most impactful pieces of media I've seen for me. I implore you to watch it. If I was only ever able to suggest one anime to a person, it would honestly be Evangelion.
@@guigs4467 Schaff logged both NGE and EoE on Letterboxd as watched, did not rate them though. Schaff wrote reviews for them, however, the review for NGE was nothing more than just "uh" and the review for EoE is just "…" lmao
Its a masterpiece, but its like the same way 2001 space odity is a masterpiece, if you dont get it or just found it unnapealling because so many things copied its premisse and exploration of like evolution or someone's mental state i get it
Seeing Shaff finally getting to talk about evangelion made me so overfilled with joy, as i was curious as to what he thinks about this clasic anime, by many regarded as a must watch for any experienced anime fan, with unforgetable characters and an extremely convoluted story, that yet still manages to stay captivating.
And then he said "yeah there is a penquin in this anime- anyway"
And i mean, to be fair, with his limited screen time Penpen is still the best character in the show, but like, man
I was ready for a character analisis of shinji's trauma, I got a penguin
Am I mad? not in the slightest
Based on the fact that it wasn’t in his don’t like list or top 10, I’m guessing he just didn’t know what to think of it and figured the safest bet was just to meme it.
@@thevioletbee5879 Yeah, I mean, it's hard to really evaluate Evangelion after the first watch, especially since he didn't mention he watching the movies
Who knows, maybe we'll get an Evangelion retrospective when he makes up his mind maybe parhaps one day who knows
(also, a lot of people hated Evangelion on the first viewing so there's that)
@@woodywas4549 Again, since he didn’t put it among the ones he hated, so I doubt he did. But Evangelion has a lot of stuff that can drive people away. Budgetary or time issues, characters that are objectively all terrible people (give or take Rei), a weird split ending (the film version of which has some of the absolute worst behavior from there characters), and some good ol’ questionable anime bullshit. I absolutely understand people who don’t get, or even just straight up don’t like it. I’m just very much not one of those people.
@@brau7152 facts
With Trigun stampede coming out this season, it'd be really cool to see you go over the original Trigun series. It's a classic with some truly amazing characters and episodes
JUST STARTED THE VIDEO AND DID NOT EXPECT THE ACE ATTORNEY ANIME
ALSO DIDN'T EXPECT IT TO GET SUCH HIGH PRAISE BUT I AM NOT COMPLAINING
THANK YOU SO MUCH (also if you ever want to make ace attorney analysis etc. There Is An Audience I Promise (also play the great ace attorney chronicles/dai gyakuten saiban if you haven't already because it is genuinely beautiful)
THE BLOOPERS ARE STILL FANTASTIC THANK YOU FOR MENTIONING THEM TOO
right time to finish the video:)
Some anime that I cannot recommend enough are Violet Evergarden, Hunter X Hunter and Mushishi. They’re some of the most detailed and beautifully horrifying yet cozy anime’s I’ve ever seen. They’re a must watch. Honorable mentions include: Card-captor Sakura, Toilet Bound Hanako kun, and Jujutsu Kaisen.
Yeah I was thinking CCS, hadn’t seen anyone else mention it. It’s longer and old but seriously one of the sweetest, most loveable shows I’ve ever seen.
Big W for recommending Mushi-shi. More people need to experience that masterpiece.
Surprised you didn’t watch Attack on Titan! It’s definitely an iconic show and it starts off way different to how it is now in the present, but the road to get there is way worth it. Plus who can forget that soundtrack and opening? Its story isn’t perfect, but I think it’s still a must-watch even just to experience it and its characters, especially since the last season is just around the corner.
Is the entirety of the final season not out ? Crunchyroll seems to have it all ?
@@jake_obrien Final season was cut to two parts, with the second half releasing next year on January I think.
He probably will at some point, most of these series has very few episodes and seasons whereas now AoT is a fairly long and complex story, you need to take your time to really appreciate it and it has many common flaws for that kind of anime at the very beginning to season 2. That is alongside a couple of very shallow episodes in the second half of the first season. I guess they had to reach a certain length but having an episode have the content of one single chapter just isn’t enough especially in that point of the story where they aimlessly in circles run around with the horses while being attacked. (And considering they had to deal with just one target and they had no particular disadvantage as well as Levi right there it was honestly ridiculous to use a complex strategy considering what he’s capable of, in fact he eventually save the situation all by himself).
@@yesensei oh damn lol i started the series thinking it’s finished a month ago and here i am speeding through the final season thinking it’s all out, im even hyped for it then
@@jake_obrien they're milking it for all its worth while they can since the finale is atrocious and its gonna be a GoT type disaster
I highly recommend Baccano! it's a 13-episode long series reminiscent of Pulp Fiction that is highly underated. Also, Stein's Gate is awesome with multiple endings
It's always nice to see someone figure out that anime as a medium is really good and has great stories, even if there are bad ones. Speaking of great stories, I would highly recommend Made In Abyss (my personal favorite anime), Sword Art Online (pretty mid but it was my first anime so it holds a special place in my heart), Attack on Titan (very good, I personally dropped the first season3-4 times because I always felt bored, but after getting through it I watched everything that was out at the time within like 2 days. I've never heard of anyone else dropping the first season so it's likely just a me thing. Big recommend), Talentless Nana (absolute banger that I don't really hear talked about despite being incredible), Rising of the Shield Hero (some people don't like this show and find it generic but I personally love it, you may too), Re:Zero (bangs harder than Ron Jeremy in his prime.), Akudama Drive (interesting cyberpunk-y show), 86 Eighty-Six (very good, deep show that is very entertaining but also quite sad, fun watch), Now and Then, Here and There (older show that I've showed to other people and they didn't like due to the pessimistic plot but I personally love and could watch many times), Elfen Lied (disclaimer: this show has mild nudity, due to that you may like it or fucking hate it. From what I remember none of it is fanservice-y but people have their opinions on that. If you can look past the nudity it is a good show.) The Devil is a Part-Timer (really good light hearted show that recently got a season 2. Loved by many and is just a fun watch.)
Edit: I apologize for forgetting a gem. A real diamond in the rough. Odd Taxi. This show slaps harder than professional slap fighters, and is a high recommend from me.
These are the ones that come to mind right away for me so they must be good, right? I've watched a lot of shows so I hope these few that really stuck out are actually good, or I have shit taste; I'd love to figure it out though.
I had never watched anime other than Pokémon as a kid. A few months ago, my friend introduced me to anime that he grew up on. We watched Cowboy Bebop and Dragon Ball, but what really got me curious about anime was Dragon Ball Z. We’re not done yet (we’re currently on season 5), but I am hooked. I genuinely want to give other animes a shot if they’re anything like DBZ.
Haikyuu!! Is a MUST. Honestly the show has such a special place in my heart. Even though it's a sports anime it's really so much more than that. With a very big cast of likable characters and really fun and heartwarming dynamics, amazing ost and animation, it's very engaging. The comedy is just great imo and honestly the show was really emotional at times. My favorite part is definitely the relationship between the two main characters Hinata and Kageyama, their dynamic is so fun and their journey (especially in the manga it's pretty gay imo) is very special and heartwarming. I'm pretty sure the show will come out with two movies next year to finish the manga story so that's a plus to finish it whole!
You did this way better than I did. I really hope he sees this it's a genuinely great show. Second warning for fanservice/boys being gross though. Not horribly so, just it does exist may as well mention it.
YES YES YES!!
Dude, today I loterally was discharged from the hospital after having an emergency surgery and recovering for a few days, finally got home, watched this video, and I KID YOU NOT my stiches almost ripped due to laugher!!!
I laghed soo hard on multiple occasions, it still hurts and I am in a lot of Pain.
I hate you for this, and I thank you!
Also, Happy to hear you added this kind of media to your watch list : )
I love Lavender Whale's editing segments!
I think you should watch some of KyoAni’s stuff, especially “Silent Voice” and perhaps “Your Name” too. The stuff they produce are really emotionally compelling and the fact that they make you feel more attached to their characters compared to a lot of other animes can do in their entire run time, *in 2 hours btw*,is a testament to how good their movies are. It’s a Must Watch in my opinion!
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I watched Silent Voice at night when I was young and living with my parents, had to hide in my closet to finish it because I was sobbing towards the end xD
He already watched Your Name and he like it 9/10
Just need to clarify that Your Name is not a Kyoto Animation production, it was done by Makoto Shinkai.
Clannad and Kanon are amazing as well!
You really said everything you needed to say about Evangelion. Pen Pen is truly the best thing of the entire series, nay, of every series ever made. He's a character so profound, so intellectually complex that you discover something new about him at every rewatch. Words cannot simply explain the joy I felt only seeing our lord and saviour on the screen.
To be fair you have to IQ be high to educamate Evan Gerion
Glad you enjoyed these shows so much man. If I had to recommend anything, I recommend both Asobi Asobase and Odd Taxi, I will not say anything about either one because going in blind for both makes them more enjoyable.
It’s cool that you got into anime. My recommendations is Hunter x Hunter,Soul Eater,Chainsaw Man, Beastars, and this is a weird one but Popee the performer it’s just batshit insanity and its funny lol.
Truly the most insightful and profound analysis of Neon Genesis Evangelion I've ever seen on RUclips
Just wanna point out for Fruits Basket that even though the translation often refers to the Sohmas as a "family" or that all Zodiac members are "cousins" it's really a clan, and cousins is the easiest thing to call them. As you might recall, the Sohmas live in a compound, and they have the inner and outer families. There's literally hundreds of people. Everybody is so distantly related, that there's no real issue with Kagura having a crush on Kyo. Even though she's annoying. Haha.
Thanks, I did not realize that even though I'm half way through season 2
I would honestly love to see you talk more about ace attorney as it's my favourite game. I would really want to know your thoughts on the characters or cases. Keep up the good work Schaff :)
I would recommend "Overlord". I was absolutely in love with the world-building the story provided.
Nichijou is a slice of life anime that follows 3 school girls while also following a household with an 8 year old professor and a teenage girl robot. If you like the humor in Love is War, I would totally recommend this show. It’s humor and high intense absurdity to every scene makes this a thrill to watch! Like this show is so damn funny
I was going to recommend this one
I still can't get over how Nichijou characters are like... Copies of the Azumanga Daioh characters >~>" but it just slammed a loooot more comedy and quirky randomness on top of it.
My favorite anime
Get this to top it suits him perfectly
Nichijou is one of those animes that had way too much budget for its genre and they had to make the most of it. 😂
To Your Eternity is one of the most emotional anime I've ever seen. That first episode is a masterpiece all on its own.
Definitely up there with up
and it's getting it's second season right now!