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A QUESTION FOR EVERYONE! What are your favorite anime series based solely upon character development? Or rather, what are some some great series with strong character development? Usually, I see stories where characters remain the same throughout, or stories where characters remain the same, but end up showing a different side of themselves during the climax (although that different side is usually traits that they had to begin with). Those kind of plots are perfectly fine, but sometimes I like stories where characters genuinely (and realistically) change...for better or for worse Off the top of my head, I can think of 2 anime that I've enjoyed that display strong character development! First one is Berserk (the original anime series, not the 3-part OVA remake)! Even though it's a dark fantasy, it's also one of the most human stories i've come across in anime. The development of the main character (guts) alone is great, but along with the 2 other major characters (casca and griffith)...just watching how their relationship develops, seeing the psychology behind all of their actions, and then witnessing how their bonds are further altered by outside forces beyond their control...it's just fascinating to me! Even though the manga (long as it is) is obviously the better choice, the anime does an AMAZING job at capturing the short arc that it did...it also manages to magnify and elaborate on some elements of the story that the mange kinda glossed over. The 2nd anime I can think of is Welcome to the NHK! I've never read the manga or the novels to this, but I found the anime to be very touching underneath it's comedic veneer. The main character, Tatsuhiro, is hilarious to watch as he stumbles through life, but witnessing his gradual growth and seeing how human he is is just wonderful. Perhaps I found the anime to be so endearing because it touched me on a few personal levels, but I think a lot of people might relate to it in some way. Anyways, what are some great anime series with strong character development!? I'd love to add them to my queue :'3 p.s.(unrelated - but is fairy tail worth watching? it looks fun at least XD)

Jotaro Kujo, y so tsundere

I got up to ep 25, but which 2 parts do you mean? One of them definitely had to be when Cars took Lisa Lisa's legs and started playing guitar with them! lol

Also forgot to mention - I love the fact that the same dude that voices Dio in JJBA also voices Kuzan/Aoikiji in ONE PIECE. that voice is unmistakable!

lmao @ there being a minor character named 'Loggins' in JJBA. Many of the character names are funny, but only a few ppl here might know why I find that one to be particularly funny Also, I'll just leave this here. Best 8 seconds of any anime ever

^ wow, that tracklist is pretty ridiculous. I don't know if you all are familiar with the Japanese hip hop scene, but RUMI, meiso, and HAIIRO DE ROSSI are all fantastic rappers. The other features are good too, but those are just my favorites. Looking forward to this!

Coming from someone who hasn't read the books, I've been thoroughly pleased with the acting in Game of Thrones - although the script being so fantastic also helps. The only actor/actress that has ever rubbed me the wrong way would have to be whoever plays Shae - Tyrion's mistress. I can't tell whether it's her acting, her character, or both...but she's just reaaaally annoying lol. Anyways, I have to share these pictures because they're awesome. It's both sad and amazing that I've become so attached to this show that I feel like I'm looking at pics of actual relatives lmao XD

Why yall hatin' on Jon Snow. Kit is cool btw ;____;

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HELL YES NOT SURE IF MY BODY CAN HANDLE THIS

Your AMVs are AMAAAAAAAAZING! Such awesome curating!!!!

Welcome back

If they smoke weed, then that's fine. I'd probably smoke with them. If the smoke cigs, I wouldn't mind it, but I'd definitely encourage them to stop! In exchange, I'd try to stop one of my bad habits as well, so they don't feel like they're alone in the struggle. - Does the fact that we (as the human race) still know so little about the world amaze you?

Your playlist gave me a slight boner @violetchain - THE BACK HORN and immi - nice! 01. 鎮座DOPENESS - わかってないのに 02. LOTUS GUITAR - rain drops 03. Buke and Gase - Split Like a Lip, No Blood on the Beard 04. 凛として時雨 - mib126 05. Fields - Schoolbooks 06. _ _ _ _* - 解放区 07. heprcam - 鼈甲 08. k-os - Born to Run 09. EeMu - Nothings 10. Doppelzimmer - ふるさと Feelin' buke and gase the most atm...

So I recently started 3 other anime series (in addition to Noragami)...which make 4 shows - odd for me since I'm used to only doing 1 or 2 shows at a time lol. Anyways, watched the 3rd ep of noragami and I'm really enjoying it so far. Watched the first 2 eps of Durarura...the first episode left me with a lukewarm impression, as I had no idea where the anime was going. I still have no idea what this show is about (i never read any of the synopsis - really just trying it because sai and saku like it), but 2nd episode is really intriguing. It definitely has my interest so far. I also watched the first 2 eps of Gundam Build Fighters - and I have to apologize to saku and flame for being so close-minded in regards to this show. As a gundam fan, and as a guy who used to buy Gundam model kits as a kid, this show appeals to me on a number of levels. I originally thought the show who was going to be "gundam for little kids", but it's just light-heared, fun and a refreshingly original take on the Gundam franchise - just as saku and flame told me lol (*bows down*). Even though I'm still a U.C. nut, I'm really really enjoying this so far. (When I saw Ramba Ral aka "Mr, Ral", I couldn't help but crack up). And lastly, I started off Jojo's Bizarre Adventure by also watching the first 2 eps. I've been seeing a ton of cool gifsets/pics of this series via saku on tumblr, and since both saku and turtels highly recommend it, I figured I'd give it a shot. It's entertaining so far...saku mentioned that it's based on a "30 Y.O. manga franchise" and I can definitely see the classic appeal. ;3

Cool taste you have there! Welcome to the forum!

Since we're a 4th of the way into the year, I'm curious as to what music my fellow Monochromians have been enjoying thus far. What releases (Japanese or otherwise) have been notable for you so far? I'll return to post my picks a bit later!

I felt like taking selfies today - nappy hair and all. I look high in one and angry in the other lol. ;3