Aven wrote:Any suggestions as to (mature but not inappropriate, preferably new) anime to show them? No bad language or violence/gore worse than the Walking Dead, preferably.
Being that your family is really into The Walking Dead, I’m gonna base my suggestions on the type of show it is, the characters, the setting, content, etc. I realize that most of these aren’t exactly similar to TWD, but they are more mature anime with very little to none of the more extreme elements of anime such as distorted, erratic humor and excessive fanservice (which could easily be turn-offs for people unfamiliar with the genre)
I would advise you to watch anything you’re gonna show your parents beforehand. You know what they will tolerate allot more than any of us do. Also, take into consideration that whatever anime you show them, they will more than likely generalize and associate all other anime with that show—that’s just the way the older generations seem to be when it comes to this sort of thing. Anyways onto recommendations:
I’ve watched these all in the
English dub, so if you only watch subbed, this might be only partially helpful to you. I go into more detail on the shows your parents might find more questionable, based on what you’ve said.
Attack on Titan: If your family are already into The Walking Dead, this is kind of a given. It’s similar enough that its not totally alien to them, and it tends to stay away from some of the more extreme elements of anime. I’ve only seen up to episode 13 so far, but I’m assuming you’ve watched it all.
Btooom! (2012) (12 episodes):
http://myanimelist.net/anime/14345/Btooom!
Sexual Content/Nudity: A girl is almost raped, and the scene is pretty explicit, but no actual nudity. I believe there are a couple other instances of sexual assault.
Violence: People use bombs to blow each other up, what more can I say…
Language: Ch**st, F**k (both only used once in the dub)
Comments: I would argue that Btooom actually has allot more in common with TWD than AoT does. It focuses allot more on survival, and the brutality that happens when you pit people against each other and force them into killing each other to survive.
Guilty Crown (2011-2012) (22 episodes):
http://myanimelist.net/anime/10793/Guilty_CrownCode Geass (2006-2008) (50 episodes):
http://myanimelist.net/anime/1575/Code_ ... no_Lelouch Sexual Content/Nudity: Brief Nudity, some fanservice
Comments: Even though this is somewhat of a Mecha, mechs are only a very small part of the show.
Sword Art Online (2012) (25 episodes):
http://myanimelist.net/anime/11757/Sword_Art_OnlinePsycho-Pass (2012-2013) (22 episodes, with a second season of 11 on the way):
http://myanimelist.net/anime/13601/Psycho-Pass Sexual Content: Attempted Rape, Nude paintings/sculptures, two character in bed together, no actual people in the animation are ever completely show naked
Violence: Pretty extreme at points—criminal commit brutal violent crimes against innocent people, and the law enforcers use guns that literally make people explode…yeah.
Death Note (2006-2007) (37 episodes):
http://myanimelist.net/anime/1535/Death_NoteDarker Than Black (2007-2010) (41 episodes—this is including 2 seasons and the Gaiden OVA, all of which you should watch if you decide to watch it):
Sexual Content: Some fanservice
http://myanimelist.net/anime/2025/Darke ... KeiyakushaSteins;Gate (2011) (24 episodes + OVA + Movie):
http://myanimelist.net/anime/9253/Steins;Gate Gundam 00 (2007-2009) (50 episodes + a movie):
http://myanimelist.net/anime/2581/Mobile_Suit_Gundam_00Black Lagoon (2006-2008) (24 episodes):
http://myanimelist.net/anime/889/Black_Lagoon Sexual Content/Nudity: Brief Nudity, other than that there a few remarks here and there, but nothing too extreme
Violence: Lots of action, explosions, and gunfights, lol. It can be bloody at times
Language: Anything flies in this show, and swearing is pretty frequent
Monster (2004-2005) (74 episodes):
http://myanimelist.net/anime/19/Monster Sexual Content/Nudity: Yes
Comments: I wouldn’t recommend it. It drags own far too long, and could have easily been told in 26-35 episodes. Also, most of the characters are very bland.
Deadman Wonderland (2011) (12 episodes):
http://myanimelist.net/anime/6880/Deadman_WonderlandSexual Content/Nudity: Suggested Rape, Brief Nudity
Violence: Very bloody/gory at times
Strongest Language: Basically anything is said swearing-wise
Comments: Wouldn’t recommend it. The ending is very unfulfilling, and leaves way too much open, though it does have the whole survival thing going for it.
I've watched all of these. You might also wanna look into Gungrave and Fate/Zero. I'm currently watching both of them--they're both really good, and might be suitable to show to your parents. I haven't finished them yet so, I don't feel bad about not writing up a "content advisory" on them, lol.
Anyways, I hope this helps!
NOTE: I only gave links to the first seasons of these shows.