Best anime shows for club meetings

animatum · February 12th, 2008, 02:13 PM

What are some of the betst anime shows for club meetings?
I know that you need to have a wide range of genres, and one that appeal to new fans too, so...

Shawaazu · February 12th, 2008, 02:29 PM

For what? An anime club? If so, I'd say something with come action and comedy. Full Metal Panic maybe?

hiei_kurama27 · February 12th, 2008, 02:31 PM

Our club loved action and comedy. Stuff like Fruits Basket and Kare Kano didn't go over too well.

Broand · February 12th, 2008, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawaazu

For what? An anime club? If so, I'd say something with come action and comedy. Full Metal Panic maybe?

Beat me to it.

Whatever you do. Don't use Naruto. Unless they already like it.

Animematt55 · February 12th, 2008, 02:40 PM

Ichigo Marshimaro

Ridley-X4 · February 12th, 2008, 02:52 PM

Bible Black.

j/k

Gunbuster. It's an overlooked anime that gets a hair of attention among the ocean of Adult Swim anime fans (Naruto, Bleach, etc.). Just don't show episode 2, unless your club allows nudity and/or this is a college club. I recommend showing episode 1 first, and if they like it, see what you can do to show episode 2. If not, it's okay; the first episode has a believable ending, and isn't a cliffhanger, yet is only one of six episodes.

Jon · February 12th, 2008, 05:49 PM

Gunbuster? Really? That would be one of the LAST titles I would choose to show at an anime club. If I ever found myself in this situation (which might I add, will never happen; because let's face it: most anime fans are downright annoying and embarrassing to be around) I would know right off the bat that 99% of those who show up have only seen titles that have aired on AS/CN. What's that leave us with? Bleach. Naruto. DragonballZ.

While Gunbuster is a good show, it's just not the right type of anime to play in such a situation. You have an audience that caters towards mindless action repeated on a script that seems to be on an infinite loop. Showing a 6 episode OVA with subtitles and old animation won't play out too well.

I'm going to have to agree with the suggestion for Full Metal Panic. It has a lot of action, funny/cute characters, and great English voice actors.

Lord Timaeus · February 12th, 2008, 06:05 PM

Code Bible Black: Lelouch of the Battletoads

GreatNekoKoneko · February 12th, 2008, 07:29 PM

... try Genshiken. you'll get some ideas friom it, too.

TheUprightMan83 · February 12th, 2008, 07:44 PM

In my anime club days they showed a wide range of shows, new and old, while carefully avoiding overly shonen shows appart from the Yu Yu Hakusho movie and some One Piece films. This was a few years ago now though, and I had no problem with this dispite being fresh off the DBZ to Neon Genesis Evangelion transition phase.

I don't know if times have changed and what kinds of people anime clubs draw these days.

Naraku · February 12th, 2008, 07:52 PM

I agree with Full Metal Panic!. It has a knack for grabbing people, especially non-fans, I've never see an anime grab people that have little or no interest in anime, like Full Metal Panic! does.

Gendo · February 12th, 2008, 08:12 PM

Our club has survived for years with variety. Action, comedy, shoujo (ALWAYS show a Shoujo), drama. Don't get hooked on one genre.

If your club plans to show entire series (Over the course of 2 semesters or somthing), my club has found success in letting people vote on it. We get a few things from each genres listed above and let the people vote on what from that genre they want to see. Throughout the semester we will occasionally break the pattern each week with certain theme nights. We do a MST3K/Bad Dub night toward the end of the semester where we just show something really bad and let everyone make fun of it then go out for Sushi. A valentines day showing (Some years it's romance, some years is bloody and sad), a Halloween showing. We also have 1 random pick-a-them night each semester. We've done a CLAMP night, and Gainax ending night (6 final episodes of Gainax shows, hilarity ensued). Then of course we doa 13 hour marathon the Saturday before finals.

masakiuma · February 12th, 2008, 08:55 PM

usually its hard to stick to a full series with a club, so I'd recommend Full Metal Panic Fumoffu or Excel Saga...any comedy works good, as they can be enjoyed without seeing the whole series

Yukito Kunisaki · February 12th, 2008, 09:00 PM

Naruto is exactly what you need. It's got action...and...ummm........

.....Nah, try FSN or something.

Mika-chan · February 13th, 2008, 05:45 AM

This is a pretty broad topic. What's the age range of the people in the club? Are you planning to show licensed stuff/fansubs? I suggest try finding out what kind of stuff your club wants to show by asking the members. Like do a "Show of hands: do you want to see action?" kind of thing.

February 12th, 2008, 02:13 PM	#1
animatum Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 82	Best anime shows for club meetings What are some of the betst anime shows for club meetings? I know that you need to have a wide range of genres, and one that appeal to new fans too, so...

February 12th, 2008, 02:29 PM	#2
Shawaazu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 3,895	For what? An anime club? If so, I'd say something with come action and comedy. Full Metal Panic maybe? __________________ MAL/DVD AF/Manga collection Currently Watching: Beelzebub Currently Reading: Get Backers

February 12th, 2008, 02:31 PM	#3
hiei_kurama27 Oh, my glob! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: G8001 Posts: 3,364	Our club loved action and comedy. Stuff like Fruits Basket and Kare Kano didn't go over too well. __________________ さあ、おまえの罪をかぞえろ！☆ Twitter MyAnimeList DVDs Owned My Figures

February 12th, 2008, 02:52 PM	#6
Ridley-X4 No. Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,593	Bible Black. j/k Gunbuster. It's an overlooked anime that gets a hair of attention among the ocean of Adult Swim anime fans (Naruto, Bleach, etc.). Just don't show episode 2, unless your club allows nudity and/or this is a college club. I recommend showing episode 1 first, and if they like it, see what you can do to show episode 2. If not, it's okay; the first episode has a believable ending, and isn't a cliffhanger, yet is only one of six episodes. __________________ "Complete control over life and death is sheer arrogance, don't you think?"

February 12th, 2008, 05:49 PM	#7
Jon I'm going to catch your Charizard Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus Posts: 9,262	Gunbuster? Really? That would be one of the LAST titles I would choose to show at an anime club. If I ever found myself in this situation (which might I add, will never happen; because let's face it: most anime fans are downright annoying and embarrassing to be around) I would know right off the bat that 99% of those who show up have only seen titles that have aired on AS/CN. What's that leave us with? Bleach. Naruto. DragonballZ. While Gunbuster is a good show, it's just not the right type of anime to play in such a situation. You have an audience that caters towards mindless action repeated on a script that seems to be on an infinite loop. Showing a 6 episode OVA with subtitles and old animation won't play out too well. I'm going to have to agree with the suggestion for Full Metal Panic. It has a lot of action, funny/cute characters, and great English voice actors. __________________ My Anime List SEE YOU SPACECOWBOY...

February 12th, 2008, 02:40 PM	#5
Animematt55 Banned Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Dakota Posts: 4,314	Ichigo Marshimaro

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February 12th, 2008, 07:44 PM	#10
TheUprightMan83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 275	In my anime club days they showed a wide range of shows, new and old, while carefully avoiding overly shonen shows appart from the Yu Yu Hakusho movie and some One Piece films. This was a few years ago now though, and I had no problem with this dispite being fresh off the DBZ to Neon Genesis Evangelion transition phase. I don't know if times have changed and what kinds of people anime clubs draw these days.

February 12th, 2008, 07:52 PM	#11
Naraku . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,401	I agree with Full Metal Panic!. It has a knack for grabbing people, especially non-fans, I've never see an anime grab people that have little or no interest in anime, like Full Metal Panic! does.

February 12th, 2008, 08:12 PM	#12
Gendo NERV Head Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tokyo 3 Posts: 812	Our club has survived for years with variety. Action, comedy, shoujo (ALWAYS show a Shoujo), drama. Don't get hooked on one genre. If your club plans to show entire series (Over the course of 2 semesters or somthing), my club has found success in letting people vote on it. We get a few things from each genres listed above and let the people vote on what from that genre they want to see. Throughout the semester we will occasionally break the pattern each week with certain theme nights. We do a MST3K/Bad Dub night toward the end of the semester where we just show something really bad and let everyone make fun of it then go out for Sushi. A valentines day showing (Some years it's romance, some years is bloody and sad), a Halloween showing. We also have 1 random pick-a-them night each semester. We've done a CLAMP night, and Gainax ending night (6 final episodes of Gainax shows, hilarity ensued). Then of course we doa 13 hour marathon the Saturday before finals. __________________ You Read It, You Can't Un-Read It

February 12th, 2008, 08:55 PM	#13
masakiuma Anime Reaper Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,162	usually its hard to stick to a full series with a club, so I'd recommend Full Metal Panic Fumoffu or Excel Saga...any comedy works good, as they can be enjoyed without seeing the whole series __________________ Currently Watching: Dusk Maiden of Amnesia http://myanimelist.net/animelist/masakiuma

February 12th, 2008, 09:00 PM	#14
Yukito Kunisaki Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,890	Naruto is exactly what you need. It's got action...and...ummm........ .....Nah, try FSN or something.

February 13th, 2008, 05:45 AM	#15
Mika-chan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 193	This is a pretty broad topic. What's the age range of the people in the club? Are you planning to show licensed stuff/fansubs? I suggest try finding out what kind of stuff your club wants to show by asking the members. Like do a "Show of hands: do you want to see action?" kind of thing. __________________ I'm not tall I'm just above average.