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 ====== Anime: Contra ======
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   * All of the English adaption shows are distinctly "anti-moe"((moe means "cute" in Japanese)) by design, but I will add:
   * Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion and its sequel, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebelllion R2 (~48 episodes).
+  * Puella Magi Madoka Magica is animated by SHAFT, a notoriously experimental animation studio, magical girl show with thriller elements (~12 episodes).
+  * Studio TRIGGER's works
+    * Kill la Kill is anti-cute, but also revolves entirely around clothes being the enemy (~24 episodes).
+    * PROMARE: How to animate fire without drawing yellow flames? (movie)
 ===== Anime has no complex themes =====
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   * Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (and R2) involve authoritarianism, politics, and sacrifice (~48 episodes).
   * Neon Genesis Evangelion: One of the single most psychologically involved shows ever produced. "Depression: the anime." (~26 episodes, 6 movies. To watch this show look for a watch order).
+    * You do not need to watch the original TV series if you don't want to. The //Rebuild of Evangelion// movie series is an excellent entry path into anime. [[https://youtu.be/W0QIM-bnws0|There is an extremely compelling trailer for the first movie in English]]. [[https://youtu.be/ryT27__tu3M|And the second movie's trailer is quite good.]] (~4 movies.)
+  * A Silent Voice is a movie about a deaf girl, which is extremely heartbreaking to watch.
+===== Anime is too complex =====
+//Anime is too serious. I want something that isn't serious that I can relax and watch without effort.//
+  * Lucky Star is a very well-animated "cute girls doing cute things" anime. ~24 episodes.
+  * A-Channel is a short, 13 episode anime with very minimal complex themes.
+===== Anime isn't relaxing enough =====
+//I want to watch a show that makes me feel happy!//
+  * Laid-Back Camp is known for being a "healing" anime. High school, cute anime. Warm design. 3 seasons, ~12 episodes each. Belongs to a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iyashikei|genre of anime known for being healing]].
+  * Zatsu Tabi: That's Journey. A similar vibe. ~12 episodes.
+  * Kino's Journey: The Beautiful World - The Animated Series. ~12 episodes about Kino traveling to various nations.
+  * Bocchi: The Rock! (~12 episodes) follows a high school band's creation and development.
+===== Anime is lacking horror =====
+//I find that anime is too whimsical and needs more horror elements.//
+  * Made in Abyss (~36 episodes, some movies) follows children descending into the Abyss.
+  * Higurashi When They Cry (~24 episodes) includes depictions of mental illness and torture.
+  * Attack on Titan: Giants eat humans in this gore and violence based show (several seasons, ~70 episodes total).
+===== Anime isn't sad enough =====
+//You would like emotionally charged shows.//
+  * Angel Beats! (~13 episodes).
+  * CLANNAD and CLANNAD -AFTER STORY- (~44 episodes total) follow high schoolers who have various issues.
+  * Puella Magi Madoka Magica (~13 episodes).
+  * 5 Centimeters per Second (movie).
+===== Anime is too oriented towards boys =====
+//There's too much that is aimed squarely at a male audience in anime.//
+  * Kamisama, Hajimemashita is principally aimed at female audiences (~24 episodes).
+  * Ghost Hunt is aimed at female audiences (~24 episodes).
+===== Anime does not have a deep, engaging plot that spans multiple episodes =====
+//You're looking for a show that will last several episodes, you say?//
+  * Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (~64 episodes) is jam packed with character, plot, and everything else that makes a show good. Many would call this the single best production in anime history.
+  * Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (3 series, 24 episodes, not yet completed) follows the entire life of one character and trials and tribulations that last multiple episodes.
+  * Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works (~24 episodes) develops one of the most advanced and intricate stories in anime production. Watching this series is a challenge, but it's safe to watch this show first and then figure out how to watch the rest.
+    * Fate/zero is the prequel, which is also safe to watch first. From there, look up a watch order guide (~24 episodes).
+===== Anime is too simple =====
+//You want to be confused.//
+  * Neon Genesis Evangelion (~26 episodes).
+  * Baccano! (~24 episode).
+  * The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya aired in //random// order on TV (~28 episodes).
+===== Anime is not educational =====
+//Anime is not realistic. I want anime that has educational elements!//
+  * Laid-Back Camp! (~36 episodes, 1 movie)
+  * Cells at Work! (~24 episodes)
+  * Dr. STONE (~100+ episodes)
+===== Anime is not cyberpunk noir enough =====
+//I don't watch anime because I watch Gritty shows and movies, like Minority Report.//
+  * Ghost in the Shell (movie).
+  * Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (~24 episodes, 2nd GIG is ~24 episodes).
+  * Psycho-Pass (~24 episodes).
+===== Anime is not political enough =====
+//I don't watch anime because it doesn't have complex political themes to explore.//
+  * Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion & the sequel, R2 focuses on the growth of Area 11 under the rule of Brittania (~48 episodes).
+  * Eden of the East (~24 episodes of content, really 12 episodes with 3 movies) follows a terrorist trying to make Japan better.
+  * Psycho-Pass.
+  * Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (and 2nd GIG).
+===== Anime is not episodic enough =====
+//I don't want to watch a show that requires attention to enjoy. I want something I can be entertained by on a week-to-week basis.//
+  * Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (~24 episodes, 2nd GIG is ~24 episodes) is substantially episodic.
+  * Lucky Star! (~24 episodes) is mostly an episodic anime.
+  * Joshiraku (~13 episodes) is mostly an episodic anime.
+===== Anime lacks strong female protagonists =====
+//I don't want to watch another show dominated by a male main character. I know Psycho-Pass has a strong female protagonist, but she doesn't count because the male character is in the show and primary on the poster.//
+  * The Apothecary Diaries (3 seasons, not complete, ~24 episodes per season) is the show for you. The Apothecary Diaries follows an apothecary in ancient China as she changes jobs quite often.
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+====== Onward ======
+The list above is, as I described, my list of contras to get a new anime watcher into anime. But it also serves as a good way for me to communicate some of my favorite series. If you watch one or two series, which is my goal in writing this page, then you're officially "an anime watcher". What's next?
+Discovering and tracking anime is often done by using an anime list product, like My Anime List, AniList (makers of AniChart, the aforementioned season chart service), or AniDB (pretty advanced, not suggested). These services exist to catalog, track, and collect information on various anime projects. The best way to discover new anime is by browsing top lists on these services, and paying attention to the seasonal anime schedule.
+New anime projects are often announced near season breaks, at conventions like Anime Japan and Anime Expo, and following the conclusion of other anime projects by big studios.
+Obviously, not all of the media you consume will be anime, but I hope that this opens a door to more enjoyable entertainment. My goal is always to share what I love with others, in the hope of getting others to have an enjoyable time. By watching just one new show, I have achieved my goal, and I wish you the best of luck on your journey into finding more entertaining media.