Sengoku Basara
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The time is centuries ago, during the Sengoku period; the place is feudal Japan. Political ambitions and bloodshed run rampant as rival warlords battle it out in an attempt to rule the nation. Some seek to spread their noble ideals, some seek to protect justice and yet others seek destruction. Date Masamune, Sanada Yukimumra and a variety of other warriors will fight it out time and time again; their actions helping to ultimately decide the fight of Japan.
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Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
Alt titles: Gurren Lagann
- TV (27 eps)
- 2007
- Spring 2007
Simon lives a boring life in the underground village of Jeeha, where his main job day in and day out is to dig tunnels. His close friend Kamina, however, longs to bust out of their oppressive existence and reach the surface world where open skies and adventure await! One day, during his usual digs, Simon discovers a robot with a big face buried amongst the rocks. No sooner has he shown Kamina his mysterious find when two beings from the surface crash land into Jeeha Village - one is a gun-toting woman calling herself Yoko and the other is a terrifying mecha piloted by a Beastman! Seeing their chance to escape village drudgery, Kamina rallies Simon and Yoko to defeat the invader using their new robot, Lagann. However, upon breaking out onto the surface world, Simon, Kamina, and Yoko encounter enemies more powerful than they could have envisioned. Their fight for adventure just turned into a war for the survival of the human race - will their lust for freedom hold out against such terrible odds?
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add recWhile I can't say that if you like TTGL you will like Sengoku Basara, if you like flashy action sequence covered in lots of absurd and cliche, that makes you wonder if it's still an action or is it parody of the genre already, then TTGL is the right choice (not to mention waaay better than Sengoku Basara ) . I mean if you can watch the fight between one guy holding six katanas and other one holding two spears, then you are well prepared to watch giant robot fighting with giant drill.
For fans of over-the-top action, you just gotta see Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann, if you enjoyed the exagerated everythings in Segoku Basara, then TTGL has much more in store for you.
These two animes have a main difference, not only are they different as shows but where Sengoku Basara is mainly comedic, Gurren Lagann has a comedic start up that then slowly ventures into a drama.
Both are full of action and zanny, wacky, fun ideas, i'd highly suggest trying Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann if you liked Sengoku Basara.
Each of these series focus around groups fighting all out against an "ultimate evil." Furthermore, the constant action and humor is similar in each. Each of these series have all the GAR one could ask for.
Needless
- TV (24 eps)
- 2009
- Summer 2009
In the year 200X, World War III began. Special bombs destroyed parts of cities such as Tokyo, leaving decimation in their wake. Decades later, ground zero in Tokyo – an isolated section known as the Black Spot – remains an enigma. Its residents known as Needless possess strange powers such as the ability to control fire or telekinesis, and are constantly hunted down by Simeon, a large pharmaceutical company with sinister motives and Needless of their own to do their bidding. Young Cruz is part of a resistance to fight against Simeon and its Needless figurehead leader, Adam Arclight; but after the resistance is brutally killed by Simeon’s minions, he finds himself saved by a motley crew: Professor Gido, scantily-clad Eve and badass Blade. Together, the gang fends off Simeon’s attacks and tries to discover the truth behind the corporation’s actions. What is Simeon really after, and why do they desperately want to find Fragments?
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add recWhile one is futuristic and the other is historical, both are parodies of classical over the top action shows. I say parody, but they simply take the classical shounen battle show, and make it even more absurd, to a point where it can't be called serious story anymore. Both are pretty average shows, but may bring you some eye-candy enjoyment, and a couple of good laughs.
Both anime are overflowing with GARness of main protagonists. They both revolve around exaggerated fighting, where in Needless supernatural abilities are involved and in Sengoku Basara amazing weaponary is used. Furthermore, they both are extremely funny and share some parody of shounen series. But be warned!If you're looking for SERIOUS fights and general atmosphere, you'll be disappointed.
Each of these series focus around groups fighting all out against an "ultimate evil." Ridiculous attacks, powers and goals seem to bring these series close to one another.
Rurouni Kenshin
Alt titles: Kenshin
In the revolutionary Meiji period, Japan is undergoing enormous political change. It is a time when vagabonds and terrorists will use any method to prevent the modernization of their country, even if it means trampling on the innocent in the process. In such a time, Himura Kenshin, a wandering samurai, has dedicated his life to protecting the weak and desperate peasants from those who would oppress them. However, Kenshin has a dark past which threatens to destroy the values he is fighting for. When he meets his new friends Kaoru, Sanosuke, and Yahiko, and tries to build a peaceful life with them, events conspire against him. Can Kenshin overcome the demons within and without, and finally ensure the peaceful future that Japan deserves?
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add recThis series is good. A lot of nice fights and such. Although I can see the storyline itself being much better, overall a nice series to watch if your not too into the serious stuff. Rurouni Kenshin however is probably one of the best animes I have seen in a long time excellent storyline, awesome battles, and nice character descriptions. Feudal Japan is the main part in both series. Action, Samurai, Shouen, and battles, what more can you ask for?
Both anime are about samuri that only fight for what they believe in. Sengoku Basara is more fast paced, action packed, and throws in some random funny stuff where Kenshin is more slow and has a deeper story to it when fighting is involved. There is some comedy parts in Kenshin that I think if you liked those parts you will absolutely love Sengoku Basara.
Shura no Toki: Age of Chaos
- TV (26 eps)
- 2004
In Japan, legends tell of a strong clan of warriors who fought unarmed and walked the path of the undefeated. Since the Heian period, this clan known as the Shura helped shape and form history as we know it with the help of their legendary Mutsu Enmei-Ryuu style. Watch history unfold in this epic tale as the Shura and their ancestors witness the days of the swordfighter Musashi, fight with the one-eyed Jubei Yagyu and help influence the fall of the Shogunate and Shinsengumi; and most importantly, touch the hearts and minds of everyone they meet…
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add recWhile Shura no Toki has far less action than the totally-comprised-of-action Sengoku Basara, both are in depth looks at the history of feudal Japan, and will likely be character overload for those of you who aren't up to speed on Japanese history. Regardless, history buffs who enjoyed one would surely enjoy the other.
Karas
Unbeknownst to humans, demons from an overlapping dimension walk amongst them in the streets of Tokyo. The balance between the worlds is kept by the crow guardian Karas and Yurine, its master and voice of the living city. However, the time of harmony nears the end as the once-Karas Lord Eko returns. Seeking to purge humanity for its evils, he terrorizes the city with his minions that feast on human blood. The ultimate battle between good and evil awaits; can Yurine and her newly initiated Karas prevail against Lord Eko and protect their city against his monstrous horde?
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add recIf flashy, gorgeous action sequences are your thing, make sure to check out Karas (only the first half, ie: Prophecy) and Sengoku Basara. Karas has way more of a plot and is sci fi while Sengoku is essentially 'let's watch the history of feudal Japan with nonstop fights' - and frankly I liked Karas WAY more - but they'll likely appeal to the same fans.
