Are there any decent war anime out there? And I mean anime about actual war, not just set during a war. Preferably one that isn't mecha, but thats not important, really.
Here is something for ya from the Manga World...
And for everyone else...
Ares -
http://mangafox.me/manga/ares/Site Blurb -
The story takes place in an era similar to that of ancient Rome in a country called Cronos. It follows a group known as the Temple Mercenaries. In particular, the manhwa is about Ares, Michael and Baroona, three young warriors with mysterious pasts and surpassing skills...
The manhwa is notable for its subtle use of anachronistic elements (Ares' shoes are similar to that of classic Adidas), as well as very dynamic and fluid action sequences.
Personal Blurb -
Now I read this ages ago, and it sadly hasn't been updated since 2011, BUT, its quite good. The amount of combat and movements that each character makes is wonderful and the story feels like one of those Wartime JRPRTS Games (Japanese Role Playing Real Time Strategy) that just draws you in like they did back in the day, or for me anyway. The Art is quite nice along with how each character 'speaks' as it gives them the perfect personalities to match their combat skills. Give it a try anyway...
Ryuurouden -
http://mangafox.me/manga/ryuurouden/Site Blurb -
A shounen story where 2 teenagers went back in time to the "Three Kingdoms" period of China. An entertaining action series with some light moment & a bit of romance. You also get to learn a bit about that era.
From JanKenPon:
Middle schoolers, Shiro and Masumi, encountered a mysterious dragon that brought them back to the time of the Three Kingdoms; situated in ancient China. As soon as they arrived, they were rescued by the Han Kingdom. Not long after these events, Masumi was kidnapped and Shiro barely escaped death... Soon the story gets more complicated as they are stuck in the past.
Personal Blurb -
I have already posted this a while ago, with a collection of other timetravel manga about young people being dragged back into the timelines of Romance of the Three Kingdoms or Sengoku Jedai (wait did I spell that right...) Still a great read...
Anatolia Story -
http://mangafox.me/manga/anatolia_story/Site Blurb -
Yuri lived the peaceful, average teenage life until Queen Nakia drew Yuri across time and space into the ancient Hittite Empire to use her as a sacrifice! Yuri meets many different friends throughout her journey to find a way home, but when the season of the North Star comes, enabling Prince Kail to send Yuri home, can she make it back, or have her growing feelings for Kail become too much? Check out Anatolia Story to find out!
Personal Blurb -
I think I included this with the Timetravel manga collection a while ago, but gonna post this regardless, goes back to the Hittite era where Turkey was not Turkey and Iron Ore was an unknown substance. See some real Primitive combat and stuff here...
TriPeace -
http://mangafox.me/manga/tripeace/Site Blurb -
Nana, a young boy suffering from extreme amnesia, has forgotten his real name. After helplessly witnessing the unjust death of three children during one of his trips, he vows to eradicate all wars of the surface of the earth.
He then joined Tripeace, a small group of activists whose members use all kinds of weapons and will stop at nothing, not even the violence, bring peace to the world. But soon, the new registration number 102078 of Tripeace is faced with a dilemma: can we protect the peace at any price?
Personal Blurb -
Ok this one Starts great, goes funny weird (Main character Crossdresses a alot) and then sadly ends with the "OH SHIT MANGA IS GETTING SHUT DOWN GOTTA FINISH" endings sadly. But still great read...
Sorry I ain't putting much heart into it atm, its late late and need to go to bed...