::ANIME::

The best anime ever:
-Tombstone of Fireflies (The most realistic Anime by far)

All time classics:
-Akira (All Anime fans should have seen this by now)
-Ghost in the Shell (Masamune Shirow at his best)
-Ai no Kusabi (A MUST for Yaoi fans)
-The heroic legend of Arislan (Vibrant colours and lively characters)

Love, comedy, adventure and action:
-Magic world Guru-guru (Be prepared to die laughing)
-Akazukin Cha-cha (Funny as hell in both English and Japanese)
-Hand maid May (Art consistency all the way)
-Rurouni Kenshin (A perfect all rounder)
-Gate Keepers (Lovable charas and way too cool CG mechas)
-Strange Dawn (WAY Addictive)
-Now and Then, Here and There (Of war and peace)
-Coo from faraway Sea (The cutest baby dinosaur in Anime)

::MANGA::

All time classics:
-Slam Dunk
-Magnolia Waltz

Love, comedy, adventure and action:
-Saiyuki: Gensoumaden & Gaiden
-Angel Sanctuary
-Kamikaze
-Houshin Engi
-Tenjo Tenge
-Samurai Deeper Kyo
-Vagabond
-Rurouni Kenshin
-Zombie Powder
-Nana

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