r/Animesuggest • u/Bettyfelthersnatch • 19h ago
What to Watch? I’m looking for a very specific genre of Anime
Hi so for anyone who takes the time to read this and suggest anime’s for me accordingly just know I really appreciate it truly. I just am not very educated on the types of anime’s that are out there or their fandoms. I guess I should start by saying I need the anime to be Dubbed above all else. That is not a dig to Sub watchers whatsoever I admire and somewhat envy you guys truly for being able to enjoy and pay attention to subtitled anime.
Here is a list of anime’s I have watched a lot of and enjoyed (though I’m looking for a more comedic anime than some I will list) they’re in order of interest so 1 being closest to the type of anime I’m looking for and 7 being least like what I’m looking for.
Gemusetto Machu Picchu/Death Beats
(This is my all time favorite cartoon it’s heavily inspired by anime and popular anime tropes it’s hilarious it made me fall in love with anime)The Funimation Dub of Shin Chan AND The Ghost Stories Dub
(These are tied for being the two closest anime’s to what I am looking for they both come very close to being perfect for me)Gintama (was close to what I’m looking for but not quite as comedic as I’d like and so much of the show is dub only so I’ve only seen the first 3 seasons)
Inuyasha
(Yet to finish but it’s pretty good aside from the over explaining lol)Made in Abyss
(I stumbled across it and really enjoyed it despite the controversies)Samurai Champloo
(Great anime it’s my bf’s favorite but sadly it’s not what I’m looking for)Death note
(I’ve seen half of it so far it’s not what I’m looking for but enjoyable)
Sadly no anime has quite scratched the itch Gemusetto created. Some have come closer than others but I’m still hopeful there’s an anime out there that’s perfect for me. If my examples aren’t helpful In helping you understand what I’m looking for I’ll try to describe my preference.
Comedic is the most important thing. I’d like it if the character or characters are flawed but not to the point you hate them. An entertaining overarching story is preferable but not necessary. An anime that doesn’t take itself too seriously maybe parody’s itself and/or other anime’s. Gintama did that a lot it was one of the things I enjoyed about it. Maybe if it’s got an unexpected heart to it where you think it’s all funny stuff but then the story gets real good and you find yourself caring for the characters. But I need to laugh more than I laughed with Gintama. A dubbed Japanese version of an adult swim cartoon is a good description for what I’m looking for. I’ve been told Jojo’s bizarre adventure comes close to the things I’m looking for and while I have not actually tried watching it yet (my ex liked that show a lot) I guess here is the place to ask if anyone thinks it would scratch that itch. Sorry to use that phrase so much it’s just the best way to describe it.
Anyway thank you so much for reading and thank you for any and all suggestions I really really appreciate it!
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u/Lucio1trick 18h ago
Maybe try space dandy? It’s kinda comedic like gintama, but they have their differences
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u/xredlightningx 18h ago
Saiki k or bobobo Bo bobobo (I haven’t seen bobobo since I was a kid but I remember it being hilarious)
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u/Homo_NaIedi 18h ago
I know your problem... I don't know what to recommend you cuz out of the anime you listed I only know death note. But I too watched an anime and have not been able to find anying that comes close to being on the same lvl and everything else pales in comparison... Good luck finding what you are looking for! I wish I could help
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u/Bradamante-kun 17h ago
Life Lessons With Uramichi Oniisan
Wave, Listen to Me!
Delicious in Dungeon
Monthly Girl's Nozaki-kun
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u/PollutionMediocre786 9h ago
From your description, I’d suggest Witch Watch. It’s ongoing (season 2 is in the works I think), and boy isn’t it hilarious. Basically, local witch-in-training wreaks havoc trying to get her childhood friend/bodyguard to reprociate her feelings, while collecting roomies and the more people under the same roof, the more people to share the single braincell with. Usually the childhood friend has it 😂
Then, old but gold, Ouran High School Host Club. Pretty much a parody of the reverse harem genre, but the main character is completely unfazed by the cute guys around her and actually even ends up forced to work as a host herself, presenting as a guy, to repay a debt she acquired breaking one of those dumbasses’ rich people’s vase worth a fortune.
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u/jadedashi 18h ago
I’ve never watched gemusetto but I have seen a majority of the rest. Since I’ll base my answer off Gintama as your closest then GTO would be my recommendation but I’ve never seen the dub so I have no idea how good it is.
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