Best Anime of 2006

sugarlevi

Well I've watched the whole haruhi series, and frankly the only reason I did so was in hope of it getting better and understanding why people where so hyped up about it. But I didn't so I tried watching it again and the second time it was even more boring, and I still didn't get it.

It's a nice show, but the interesting philosophical/psychological question which provided the red line could have used a bit more depth.

Don't get me wrong it was nice, but not that great in my opinion. I'm not sorry for watching it, but it's not a show I will refer to other people.

Ouran, I found to be a great series, and I still watch an episode at these rare moments I feel like some 'feel-good stuff'.
So Ouran would be my choice of the year 2006.

Off to watch the mentioned series not yet seen by my eyes

Ouran, I found to be a great series, and I still watch an episode at these rare moments I feel like some 'feel-good stuff'.
So Ouran would be my choice of the year 2006.

One of the best anime that stayed faithful to the manga and was a great adaption as well.

barbapapa

@igalsfy:

i enjoyed akagi but i don't know the rules of mahjong at all, so it ruined it all…

nana is of course brilliant, black lagoon too.

to people who don't like haruhi: what's the point of calling it "shit" just because you don't like it? do you feel bad because so much people caught the great stuff in it and you didn't? just say you don't like it dammit, stop your "it's shit! it's the worst anime ever!". it's simply childish.

Saying "its shit" or "I dont like it", to me its just the same thing.
If you can't understand that its just one man's opinion; well… that's just your problem. I won't lose any sleep over it.

Taleran

@igalsfy:

to people who don't like haruhi: what's the point of calling it "shit" just because you don't like it? do you feel bad because so much people caught the great stuff in it and you didn't? just say you don't like it dammit, stop your "it's shit! it's the worst anime ever!". it's simply childish.

so you can't believe that someone considers it the worst anime they have seen? or that it might be shit to others…..wow

Ruwyn

Heh, I forgot about Black Lagoon. That's up in my top 5. (Haruhi, Ouran, H&C, BL, and…?)

Well I think I will take out Death Note because I was giving that series merits since I read the manga, but really didn't bother watching it. Kinda the same reason I stopped watched animated One Piece that is currently airing.

I think you really can only fairly rate a series if you watch enough of it to get a true impression. Unfortunately, some of us don't have all the time in the world to do such a thing. I'm not going to hold that against you.

Still, if you don't enjoy a series doesn't suddenly make it SHIT. Lay off the hyperbole people. I think sugarlevi put it very well. And I'm not just talking about Haruhi, but in general.

Also, Bleach much like One Piece isn't a 2006 anime. Yes, it has been airing all 2006, but it didn't start this year. This thread is intended for NEW series that have come out in 2006. Don't hurt yourself kids.

barbapapa

I just love how one little 4 letter word caused all these reactions.

Taleran

indeed

and I don't see the problem with using the word that best fits how certain people feel about a show when describing said show.

Also, Bleach much like One Piece isn't a 2006 anime. Yes, it has been airing all 2006, but it didn't start this year.

Comes to show 80% of this place really doesn't try new stuff out XD

Natty Bumppo

@igalsfy:

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to people who don't like haruhi: what's the point of calling it "shit" just because you don't like it? do you feel bad because so much people caught the great stuff in it and you didn't? just say you don't like it dammit, stop your "it's shit! it's the worst anime ever!". it's simply childish.

Haruhi is shit. I called it "shit" because I saw 4 episodes and each one was failed to entertain me much less amuse me. Calling it shit isnt childish, its an opinion so learn to take it as one.

Seriously though, you dont have to take my opinion or any ones opinion seriously for that matter. To me Haruhi is a load of crap. Sorry to any Haruhi fangirls/boys…I didnt find it funny, I found the fanservice annoying, and it was way too overhyped. The plot was pretty good, Ill give it that....but the "humour", as they so called it, was not to my taste and...well I already said the fanservice was annoying and pointless.

Anyway, another anime I forgot to mention for a 'Best of '06' was Bartender. The soundtrack was lovely, and the anime isnt all too bad, its actually very good. I would enjoy it more if I didint have to see it in .mkv files. My computer cant play it smoothly.:sad:

Malintex_Terek

Ahh, Bartender. Truly a hidden gem among anime this season; kindness is born.

Natty Bumppo

These are one of those times I cant tell if a person is being sarcastic or not….....

Are you?

Malintex_Terek

No, I'm being serious. Gartender is an excellent show; it was hyped as being excellent even before it aired, but I didn't have to get past the dialogue between Ryuu and that Japanese-French girl in the first episode while hearing the "Bartender" theme reprieve playing to figure out the show was god dang magical.

Captain Kaze

..woah, I forgot all about Bartender. Tack that onto the end of the list. Very enjoyable show.

LightningAce

Mine are:
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
NANA
Ouran High School Host Club
Honey&Clover II
Death Note -seems quite good so i'll add that too-
Blood + ( of the several episodes i saw)
Tsubasa Chronicles Season 2

I can't wait to see what new anime will be out next year.

Yoska

@Natty:

Calling it shit isnt childish, its an opinion so learn to take it as one.

Yeah, but as much as you have a right to have an opinion, igalsfy has a right to have an opinion about your opinion. And you have a right to have an opinion about igalsfy's opinion about your opinion . And… well, I think you get the point. Sorry, I just feel tremendous dislike toward "don't say a word about my opinion" argument. It's probably because of GameFAQs and their never ending opinion crap.

Regarding Haruhi... I can't say anything. I haven't seen it, and I'm not planning to see it.

There's a NANA animation too? Jeez, I'm badly out of the loop.

Mister_Anbu

1. Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu
2. Death Note

Both are sweet, haven't seen anything else on any of your lists.

Yoska

Okey, Kemonozume was really good. Basic premises of the story didn't sound that special but now, after watching the final, I feel safe enough to say it was the "best anime of 2006" even without actually seeing any other series this year.

captain usopp

I don't see a problem with calling a show you don't like shit. However, when you know there are people who love the show around you, I think you should choose your words carefully. As in be curdios to them. Natty, I usually enjoy your posts, but you were a totally different person, when you posted your opinion about Haruhi. It made me sad.

Anywho, ya, I seen Haruhi. It was cute and fun and bubbly. It also had a plot, and I loved the way it was nararated by a secondary charicter.

I see, there is another digimon fan here, that loved Savors, so maybe I should get off my ass and finally check that out. (started a few torrents already)

I've never seen death note, but my roomate really wants me to see it and wants to know what I think, so guess what else I'm gonna download.

I can't say much for the best of 06 cause haruhi is the only one I've seen.

Suzumiya and Death Note… well, and Honey&Clover II

Mr. All Sunday

Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu is easily my pick; the animation is godly.

Uumdaien

Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu, Black Lagoon, Ouran High School Host Club, Code Geass, Zero no Tsukaima

nandakure

Death Note indeed.

Advent

Toss up between Death Note, Busou Renkin, and Tenpou Ibun Ayakashi Ayashi for me.

shadowrep

Meh anime list Fate Stay Night

Naruto (downloaded but DO not watch fillers)

One Piece

.Hack //GU

Death Note

some more but can't remember XD
the melancholy of suzumiya haruhi

Top 3 List in mine Fate stay night

One Piece

Death Note

J-Sack

To me, my answer is obvious. There is only one series that started in 2006 that has kept my interest and has gotten me to download ASAP when released:

Bakumatsu Kikansetsu Irohanihoheto

Random Curiousity's Best of 2006 Results-To think they voted Mai Otome as best of 2006. Well it did end in March this year.

http://randomc.animeblogger.net/2006/12/25/the-best-of-anime-2006/

Majek

My list would be in no particular order-

Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu
Ouran Koukou Host Club

Utawarerumono

Zegapain
Black Lagoon and BL:SB
Innocent Venus
Ergo Proxy
NHK ni Youkoso!
Coyote Ragtime Show

and Code Geass - that's still running otherwise it'd be the definite winnner.

DN is more or less a dissapointment.

Malintex_Terek

@Majek:

Code Geass - that's still running otherwise it'd be the definite winnner.

DN is more or less a dissapointment.

As much as I hate/love to admit it, CG would be 2006's winner incomplete as is; it's Death Note done right and is outrageously kick-arse! I would even right now call it 2007's best anime, but there's the little issue of Haruhi II, which highlights Book 4 of the novel series which is even more outrageous than Code Geass.

It's a huge pity DN is so overhyped but CG ignored…man, I'm so glad I was curious enough to watch it.

Ruwyn

While I do hold Code Geass in high regard, it's going to be awhile until it's actually completed. Supposedly it's rumored to run through Winter '07 take a break and then come back in the Fall. It's incomplete and I think the biggest place a series can ruin itself is how it ends which I hope won't happen to CG.

My top 5: Haruhi, Ouran, Honey & Clover, Black Lagoon, Code Geass

Haruhi 2 is going to be the Disappearance of Suzumiya Haruhi, huh? Awesome, just as I had hoped. Too bad I already read the whole book.

Malintex_Terek

As did I, but it'll still be awesome animated. On the subject of Haruhi, have you read Books 1-3 and 6+? If so, I'm curious about the material since I do not want to read stuff I've already seen animated and the translations for 6+ are incomplete as of yet.

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In regard to CG, it'll be a shoo-in for Best Anime of 2007 since the bulk of its episodes will be next year; Haruhi II will probably be in Fall alongside CG II, and ZnK II should come out during the summer. Higgy II might appear in April, and KnK Fall as well.