Manga

[Neversoft]

Did you first watch it in English or Japanese?

[Black_Apalachi]

Japanese. I'm not interested in watching it in English!

[Southe,]

How can you talk about the voice actors without even mentioning Mamoru Miyano!? He is by far the best voice actor in the entire show and has probably displayed the best voice acting in any anime, ever. Kappei Yamaguchi is good, but he is way overrated and Kazuya Nakai has too small a role to make any impact.

But im an OP fanatic so im obviously gonna like them more lol theres also franky as sidoh but meh anyway yes last few episodes were great and yea matsuda probably second fave after L.

Bakuman is quite good aswell waiting till the volumes come out

[Neversoft]

Japanese. I'm not interested in watching it in English!

Aha, good! Some English dubs are pretty good though, but unfortunately Death Notes isn't.

But im an OP fanatic so im obviously gonna like them more lol theres also franky as sidoh but meh anyway yes last few episodes were great and yea matsuda probably second fave after L.

Bakuman is quite good aswell waiting till the volumes come out

But you can't deny Mamoru Miyano's talent! As soon as someone mentions Death Note his performance instantly pops into my head. He should do more insane characters. He was great as Kidd in Soul Eater as well.

I've fallen quite far behind with Bakuman. I'm only on chapter 38 but I think theres something like 60 out now. It's a great manga, just not as compelling as Death Note.

[Black_Apalachi]

Are there ways to describe different styles of anime or manga? It might help me find stuff I like in the future if there were. For example, you know the way emotions are sort of exaggerated (possibly for humour) in things like Pokemon and FMA (they are the only reference points I have lol, but they both share the style I have in mind)... like when someone is embarrassed their face flashes into tinny eyes/pink cheeks etc? On the other hand, Death Note which is very mature and lifelike in the animation and expressions.

Basically I'm not such a fan of the FMA style, but lean more towards the Death Note style, although I understand DN is clearly more serious while FMA tries to balance emotional aspects with humour. Does this make any sense?!

[Southe,]

i think i understand what your getting at.

Tho i can't think of any at the top of my head most serious use that sort of effect when using humour or emotions. I like both really aslong as its not spammed alot

So a scene like this your not a fan of? prefer more serious?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JM9dKEh2IQ

[Neversoft]

Misa gives a couple of funny expressions throughout the series, as does Matsuda. Like Ryuzaki, I think I know what you mean though. I recommend Samurai Champloo if you're looking for a well designed series that doesn't really use over exaggerated facial expressions. Quite a few mature series such as Claymore, Guardian of the Sacred Spirit, Ghost in the Shell, Baccano and Ergo Proxy abandon that anime cliche. I wouldn't go as far as calling it a style though, as it is prominent in most series, mature or not. Cowboy Bebop is a good example of a mature, like-like animated series that still uses those kind of facial expressions. It blends it very well, in fact.

[Black_Apalachi]

Yeah Ryu, but as you say it's alright in moderation. I think FMA gets it about right. I was just thinking if there were any more that cut it out completely like Death Note did, I'd be interested.

'Anime cliche' is a great way to put it Never! I'll look into your suggestions in due course .

Thanks.

[Neversoft]

You guys should read Slam Dunk! These sports mangas are incredibly addictive.

[LoveToStack]

Texhnolyze is super-serious but it's also woefully slow and will leave you angry overall at the end of each episode.