Gyro Zeppeli wrote:Monster is far superior to both. Far darker and more mysterious than either of them. It also is much more intelligent and you get a much deeper look at both the detective and the serial killer.

Though of these 2 series, Death Note is better

100% what Gyro Zeppeli said.

It isn't the kind of thing I go out of my way to watch but I have read so many good reviews I'll give it a look when I finish a few others I have in the works.

I got bored and didn't bother finishing it.

Animated CLAMP works I am sure of: -Angelic Layer (haven't seen) -Cardcaptor Sakura (haven't seen) -Chobits (o.k.) -Clamp School Detectives (haven't seen) -Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion w/Sunrise [character designs, ending illustratiosn] (very good) -Magic Knight Rayearth (got bored and quit)...

Anime available in North America has to be liscensed by its Japanese originator to a distribution company like ADV, Funimation, etc. They oversee the English translation, subbing (fan subs are often better), and dubbing. English dubs used to be a horror but over the last five years or so, have gotte...

Cute does very little for me. I noted Fruits Basket in you sig list. Fruits Basket is one rare exception. Beneath the fluff and powdered sugar, it has something to say.

Found it o.k.

Only if you are willing to pay me.

Lelouch, CC, Kallen, Suzaku

1.Mirmo - Way too juvenile for me. 2.Gauken Alice - See above. 3.Detective Conan - Caught some of it on Adult Swim some years back. Nothing I'd follow. 4.Flame of Recca - Rented it. Started it. Sent it back. 5.Fushigi Yugi - Only thing on your list I personally find of merit. A long time favorite of...

Watched it a couple years ago. Not bad over all and good in places. As The Rage said, ambiguous ending.

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Pretty good show.

You are right. It was quirky in a good way. You were never sure what was "real" and what wasn't.

I agree. FMA operates on a number of levels as it appeals to a wide audience. It poses some real questions about spirituality, choices and consequences. Great addition to the list.

Anyone want to talk about the following list? Agree or disagree that they fall into the sophisticated, grown up, and "thinking" category or post additions to the list. 5 Centimeters Per Second Allison & Lillia Area 88 TV/The Blue Skies Of Betrayal Ayakashi Samurai Horror Tales Blade o...

It is difficult to appreciate something you really don't know much about. They are likely associating it with "cartoons," juvenile anime, or really bad early dubs. They don't have to like it but it is likely that whatever taste they have in books, movies, and tv, there is a correlating ani...