Scifi Anime reccomendatios
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2017 1:15 am
Anime gets a lot of discussion, but I wanted to share anime with people that you may not have heard of. Some of these you definitely have, others, probably not. But here is a good guide for a scifi fan that wants to find a scifi anime. Just to be clear, I've either watched the show I'm recommending, or have heard praise for it from sources I trust. Either way, I think this'll be a fun ride!
Macross: Do You Remember Love?
This is a great film, it's anything a scifi fan could ask for! Action, romance, saving the galaxy! It is the improved version of the tv show, that had a lot of issues. It's a great film, and should be enjoyed by everyone!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kgMIwuUsOME
Crusher Joe
You can't get more scifi than Crusher Joe! A man on a mission in space, things get blown up and people get tricked, but a Crusher is life!
]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RpdTo1Nc9Ho
Dirty Pair
Very few are as awesome as the Lovely Angels! They destroy things, get the jobs done, but in process, planets are blown up! They're competent at their job, but god, if you ever see them, run!
]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=z53R0LoeV8c
Space Adventure Cobra
This is an amazing show, watch the 1980s one, because the modern one sucks. The art in the original is stunning, the animation is fluid, it's a very unique show that is pulp in nature. If you want an adventure novel fully realised, Cobra is your man!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dt6XXfcdVY0
Gunbuster
What about an emotional punch! Something about saving Earth? I've found it! Gunbuster!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0MlyEFK3iSM
Astroboy
I know what you're thinking, it's a kids show! But it's a freaking wonderful show, that has lovely art and is beautifully animated. It has stories that are surprising deep, and touching. Check it out if you have a soft spot for saving the world, and bridging that gap between humans and robots.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=unmq7cD8jRA
Texhnolyze
This is a thinking man's anime, probably makes no sense, but it's haunting, and about technology. If this one seems too full on, look at Serial Experiments Lain instead.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=u3SzOzm8lmo
NieA_7
But that one doesn't look scifi at all! I hear the outrage, but one of the main characters is an alien and the whole series has an element of alien refugees. It's a funny, serious, sad and contemplative series. I love it and would recommend it to anyone to give it a go. It's about growing up and moving on, and about family. This makes it a great anime in my book.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=B6zM_jcnkWA
Planetese
I want more scifi! In fact, I want serious, hard scifi! You're in luck, that's what this show is about. It's about garbage collectors in space, but it's serious and thoughtful. If that's your thing, check it out!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jmNnzIIbeQw
Level E
I want something funnier! Okay, wow, that's demanding, but I hear you. Here is Level E, it's wacky, strange and incredibly Japanese, and it's probably what would happen if an alien came to earth!
https://vimeo.com/89196553
Dennou Coil
Okay, but what about a scifi that's more, you know, down to earth? Then you've found it. It about 'a team of school children that investigate the mystery behind new augmented-reality technology.' If that doesn't sound interesting, then what are you smoking?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lbUnz1a9GPk
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
This show is beyond wacky, and funny. The main hero, is he galant and brave, or just plain dumb? Is he a genius, or just stupidly, stupidly luck? Who knows, but he'll save the day anyway! Because who can argue with the results of this insane captain!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H8W7eF49xv4
Cowboy Bebop
You all knew this was coming, no list is complete without it, especially a scifi anime list. It's a great show, with great action! Watch it, you won't regret it!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw3fN3OPk3A
Votoms
Where is the mecha? You can't have an anime scifi list without mecha! That's true, so here you are, a serious war drama, that has mecha!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=J8hwDQJRU7E
Votoms Mellowlink
The one above is too long! 50 episodes more or less?! Are you crazy! I have a life. Okay, fair point, here watch this one instead, it's shorter, just as cool, about a lone man taking down mecha, with his bare hands! Okay, not exactly like that, but close enough!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ySnuPN_3Xts
Gundam 08th ms team
That was really cool! I want another real robot type show! You know, something shortish, with like, real war and robots! Okay, here you are! Hope you like it!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=h_PKgztP0zw
Legend of the Galactic Heroes
I only like Star Trek, and The Expanse, you know, real scifi! With large stories and never ending amount of episodes! The type of show that I can watch for a whole year and never be bored! You're in luck! Anime has that too, your welcome!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9E2RvobUsHQ
Gundam Unicorn
That's all very well and good, but where is the Gundam? There is only one here! It's the biggest franchise in anime! The only one holding on the torch proudly for mecha's today! The last dinosaur standing? Where is it? Okay, I hear you! Here it is, it's a great show, a proper scifi saga! Check it out!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sCGwLNtR0lQ
Gundam Iron Blooded Orphans
Was that a music video? What's with the AMV? Only thing I could find, sheesh. Okay, well I still want more Gundam! Something that I can just watch without decades of knowledge. I like what you've said so far, but what else? I got one more, it's got a funny name, but is a proper war drama. Check it out!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SOAZhVSDw_c
Turn A Gundam
One more please! Okay, here is a show, looks like a Ghibli film, is beautiful, and is about maintaining peace, as opposed to war. It's serious, stunning and interesting. Check it out!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tpqwY7tsZS4
Space Dandy
Those were so serious, I want one more! Okay, here you are! Space Dandy. It's ridiculous! Each episode incredibly unique. One episode it's super serious, the next, it's sillier than your next door neighbour. It's stunning to watch, with great animation. Give it a shot, if you dare!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ah0Orskm0Y
Macross: Do You Remember Love?
This is a great film, it's anything a scifi fan could ask for! Action, romance, saving the galaxy! It is the improved version of the tv show, that had a lot of issues. It's a great film, and should be enjoyed by everyone!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kgMIwuUsOME
Crusher Joe
You can't get more scifi than Crusher Joe! A man on a mission in space, things get blown up and people get tricked, but a Crusher is life!
]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RpdTo1Nc9Ho
Dirty Pair
Very few are as awesome as the Lovely Angels! They destroy things, get the jobs done, but in process, planets are blown up! They're competent at their job, but god, if you ever see them, run!
]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=z53R0LoeV8c
Space Adventure Cobra
This is an amazing show, watch the 1980s one, because the modern one sucks. The art in the original is stunning, the animation is fluid, it's a very unique show that is pulp in nature. If you want an adventure novel fully realised, Cobra is your man!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dt6XXfcdVY0
Gunbuster
What about an emotional punch! Something about saving Earth? I've found it! Gunbuster!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0MlyEFK3iSM
Astroboy
I know what you're thinking, it's a kids show! But it's a freaking wonderful show, that has lovely art and is beautifully animated. It has stories that are surprising deep, and touching. Check it out if you have a soft spot for saving the world, and bridging that gap between humans and robots.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=unmq7cD8jRA
Texhnolyze
This is a thinking man's anime, probably makes no sense, but it's haunting, and about technology. If this one seems too full on, look at Serial Experiments Lain instead.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=u3SzOzm8lmo
NieA_7
But that one doesn't look scifi at all! I hear the outrage, but one of the main characters is an alien and the whole series has an element of alien refugees. It's a funny, serious, sad and contemplative series. I love it and would recommend it to anyone to give it a go. It's about growing up and moving on, and about family. This makes it a great anime in my book.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=B6zM_jcnkWA
Planetese
I want more scifi! In fact, I want serious, hard scifi! You're in luck, that's what this show is about. It's about garbage collectors in space, but it's serious and thoughtful. If that's your thing, check it out!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jmNnzIIbeQw
Level E
I want something funnier! Okay, wow, that's demanding, but I hear you. Here is Level E, it's wacky, strange and incredibly Japanese, and it's probably what would happen if an alien came to earth!
https://vimeo.com/89196553
Dennou Coil
Okay, but what about a scifi that's more, you know, down to earth? Then you've found it. It about 'a team of school children that investigate the mystery behind new augmented-reality technology.' If that doesn't sound interesting, then what are you smoking?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lbUnz1a9GPk
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
This show is beyond wacky, and funny. The main hero, is he galant and brave, or just plain dumb? Is he a genius, or just stupidly, stupidly luck? Who knows, but he'll save the day anyway! Because who can argue with the results of this insane captain!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H8W7eF49xv4
Cowboy Bebop
You all knew this was coming, no list is complete without it, especially a scifi anime list. It's a great show, with great action! Watch it, you won't regret it!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw3fN3OPk3A
Votoms
Where is the mecha? You can't have an anime scifi list without mecha! That's true, so here you are, a serious war drama, that has mecha!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=J8hwDQJRU7E
Votoms Mellowlink
The one above is too long! 50 episodes more or less?! Are you crazy! I have a life. Okay, fair point, here watch this one instead, it's shorter, just as cool, about a lone man taking down mecha, with his bare hands! Okay, not exactly like that, but close enough!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ySnuPN_3Xts
Gundam 08th ms team
That was really cool! I want another real robot type show! You know, something shortish, with like, real war and robots! Okay, here you are! Hope you like it!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=h_PKgztP0zw
Legend of the Galactic Heroes
I only like Star Trek, and The Expanse, you know, real scifi! With large stories and never ending amount of episodes! The type of show that I can watch for a whole year and never be bored! You're in luck! Anime has that too, your welcome!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9E2RvobUsHQ
Gundam Unicorn
That's all very well and good, but where is the Gundam? There is only one here! It's the biggest franchise in anime! The only one holding on the torch proudly for mecha's today! The last dinosaur standing? Where is it? Okay, I hear you! Here it is, it's a great show, a proper scifi saga! Check it out!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sCGwLNtR0lQ
Gundam Iron Blooded Orphans
Was that a music video? What's with the AMV? Only thing I could find, sheesh. Okay, well I still want more Gundam! Something that I can just watch without decades of knowledge. I like what you've said so far, but what else? I got one more, it's got a funny name, but is a proper war drama. Check it out!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SOAZhVSDw_c
Turn A Gundam
One more please! Okay, here is a show, looks like a Ghibli film, is beautiful, and is about maintaining peace, as opposed to war. It's serious, stunning and interesting. Check it out!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tpqwY7tsZS4
Space Dandy
Those were so serious, I want one more! Okay, here you are! Space Dandy. It's ridiculous! Each episode incredibly unique. One episode it's super serious, the next, it's sillier than your next door neighbour. It's stunning to watch, with great animation. Give it a shot, if you dare!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ah0Orskm0Y