   looking for new anime shows
  i am interested in finding some new shows to watch that are in the style of rurouni kenshin and trigun and are of similar quality (an actual intelligent story). so, anyone have any ideas?   
  Samurai Champloo and Inu-Yasha are historicals pretty similar to rurouni kenshin.  Trigun as a steampunk is pretty unique among anime, but if you want to go with science fiction Irresponsible Captain Tylor has a similar idiot savant main character, while Outlaw Star and Cowboy Bebop have bounty hunters hunting criminals in the frontier of space.Also, try the Anime Recommendation Database.   ;  the only problem with Inu-Yasha is they use up about 95% of their original ideas in the first 26 episodes and past that the story's mostly pointless and repeditive   ;  I've been subscribed to the Track-Shun video podcast for a while now and he always comes along with new anime series straight from Japan.  Some of the series he goes through are pretty awesome, but others are just horrible.  He talks about three different anime series each episode and shows clips of each one.  Quality stuff he puts out there.  You'll want to head over to the DivX Version Downloads if you just want to check it out.[Edited by - Rob Loach on June 1, 2006 12:06:13 AM];  I recommend Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex as well as Big OBoth are quite "intellectual" and serious in terms of plot progression and real-world issues.   ;Quote:Original post by Kazethe only problem with Inu-Yasha is they use up about 95% of their original ideas in the first 26 episodes and past that the story's mostly pointless and repeditiveInuyasha does get quite repetetive. Here's an episode guide with AdultSwim broadcast dates: Inuyasha. 167 episodes and they're still chasing jewel shards... I don't think Inuyasha is so much about the story as it's about the psychedelic graphics. As far as what's shown on AdultSwim goes, imo, GiTS is the most intellectual, Champloo the most artistic and Full Metal Alchemist is the best all around adventure - that show operates on many levels. ;  not sure about style but i second Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex and Full Metal Alchemist for overal good quality   ;  fullmetal alchemistsamurai champloocowboy bebop.those should hold you for several weeks.   ;Quote:Original post by LessBreadAs far as what's shown on AdultSwim goes, imo, GiTS is the most intellectual, Champloo the most artistic and Full Metal Alchemist is the best all around adventure - that show operates on many levels.Agreed in full.  Those are good shows for those very reasons.I don't suppose we can count Perfect Hair Forever, then?   ;Quote:Original post by Benjamin HeathI don't suppose we can count Perfect Hair Forever, then?Nope [grin]