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Takeshi:
Well, we did have this, but I guess we can have a new thread.

A major sucker for BONES, Madhouse, Production I.G., A-1 Pictures. Most of what these studios make I would rate 4-5 out of 5.


--- Quote from: Tiffanys on August 11, 2013, 02:45:52 PM ---edit: Like this freakin' OP for instance... "and of course, ghibli" as if it's a given and there's nobody out there that doesn't like them.  :-\

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I don't like them either. ;D

Grave of the Fireflies is a masterpiece and Princess Mononoke was pretty awesome, but the rest of their stuff doesn't really speak to me much. I can't remember if there is anything else that I like that Ghibli made.

VicViper573:
If anyone's looking for good, old animation, then look no further than:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatsunoko_Production


--- Quote ---Since the studio's inception, Tatsunoko has specialized in television production; by contrast, rival studio Toei Animation, focused chiefly on feature films and was just beginning to move into TV production when Tatsunoko was formed. The studio debuted in 1965 with the TV Series Space Ace. Since then, many legendary figures in the anime industry have worked with Tatsunoko, including Mizuho Nishikubo, Hiroshi Sasagawa, Koichi Mashimo, Katsuhisa Yamada, Hideaki Anno (Tatsunoko provided animation work on the Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series), and Kazuo Yamazaki. Sasagawa, in particular, is notable for bringing his fondness for "gag"- or comedy animation to the forefront in Tatsunoko series such as the Time Bokan (1975) franchise.[3]

The translated and edited versions of the studio's more successful animated series, such as Hiroshi Sasagawa's Speed Racer (1967), Gatchaman (1972), and Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) are credited with bringing international attention to Japanese animation.[citation needed] Although it carries a strong roster of action and science-fiction anime titles, Tatsunoko has nevertheless become known also for several widely-acclaimed fairy tale and fantasy-based series for younger children, such as Minashigo Hutch (1970), The Adventures of Pinocchio (1972), Temple the Balloonist (1977), The Littl' Bits (1980), and the Bible-based Superbook (1981)....

Several of today's top Japanese animation studios have their roots in Tatsunoko. Studio Pierrot was founded in 1979 by former Tatsunoko employees.[citation needed] J.C.Staff was founded in January 1986 by Tomoyuki Miyata, who previously worked at Tatsunoko. Production I.G was established in 1987 as I.G. Tatsunoko, which was a branch for the production of Zillion led by Mitsuhisa Ishikawa.[6][7][8] Coincidentally, Production I.G acquired 11.2% of Tatsunoko later. Studio XEBEC also traces its history to Tatsunoko, as it is an offshoot of Production I.G, and Koichi Mashimo who previously worked at Tatsunoko founded Bee Train, which existed as a subsidiary of Production I.G until 2006. Kenji Horikawa left Bee Train to form P.A. Works in 2000. Radix was founded in December 1995 by former Tastunoko staff. Asread was formed in 2003 from former XEBEC staff. Wit Studio was formed in 2011 from former Production I.G staff. TNK was founded in 1999 by Teru Kato, who previously worked at Tatsunoko.
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For those of you unfamiliar with their works:

http://bakabt.me/browse.php?q=tatsunoko
http://bakabt.me/browse.php?q=gatchaman
http://bakabt.me/browse.php?q=casshern
http://bakabt.me/browse.php?q=yatterman

Tatsunoko was a very influential animation studio and their studio established many of the anime cliches you see today. 

For example, anime's terrible trio stereotype, best known to most of you by Pokemon's Jessie, James, and Meowth from Team Rocket, is actually a spoof and parody of Doronjo, Boyacki, and Tonzura from Yatterman. Personality wise, Doronjo = Jessie,  James = Tonzura,  Boyacki = Meowth.

Gatchaman established the 5-man superhero team that fights villains from outer space.  For Americans, think of it as the original Power Rangers, but much more violent and people die.  Gatchaman's basic plot structure was also the inspiration for the various live action Toei Super Sentai franchises.

Casshern is the direct inspiration for Capcom's "Megaman" and "Megaman X" series. 

Speed Racer, a/k/a MachGoGoGo needs no introduction.  Everyone has seen at least one episode.

Some of you may also remember the children's show "Lil Bits," which is also Tatsunoko.

SDF Macross was partially financed by Tatsunoko, and there is still an ongoing legal battle over distro rights in the USA.

Although not an anime, Tatsunoko vs Capcom, the Wii fighting game, is a great introduction to Tatsunoko's superhero animes.

SNK's "Benimaru," from the various King of Fighters games, borrows his movesets from both Casshern and Hurricane Polymar, both Tatsunoko shows.

Xycolian2332:
I like madhouse and bones.

That's about as much as I know.

Lustrious:

--- Quote from: russell on August 11, 2013, 12:44:36 PM ---modern digital techniques

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When I read that, the "Powerpoint slideshow" technique of SHAFT + Akiyuki Shinbou comes to mind. :P

Tanis:
I like Sunrise, mainly because I seem to watch Vision of Escaflowne YEARLY.

:/

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