Starter "Short" Animes
Anime
This list is for recommendations to people that never watched or watched just some random animes on TV and don't know what to watch next.
I picked only animes that have at least 12 to 25 episodes, 1-2 seasons. So you won't complain that you don't have time to watch 100+ episodes.
And if you don't have time to watch 6 hours of animes series, I put some movies as well.
Also, I picked only animes that have ended or have a good stopping point, so you don't have to wait 2 years for a sequel that might not even come out.
I gave some fast insight in the animes + its genre so you can choose what you like.
The list is sorted by overall score from MAL users.
I picked only animes that have at least 12 to 25 episodes, 1-2 seasons. So you won't complain that you don't have time to watch 100+ episodes.
And if you don't have time to watch 6 hours of animes series, I put some movies as well.
Also, I picked only animes that have ended or have a good stopping point, so you don't have to wait 2 years for a sequel that might not even come out.
I gave some fast insight in the animes + its genre so you can choose what you like.
The list is sorted by overall score from MAL users.
TV, 2023,
11 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Drama, a deep look into the entertainment industry, with heavy themes.
11 episodes. This anime contains best first episode in anime history.
11 episodes. This anime contains best first episode in anime history.
Movie, 2016,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:9
Romance, a beautiful animation with an incredible story.
A blockbuster Movie in the top 3 Highest-grossing Japanese movies.
A blockbuster Movie in the top 3 Highest-grossing Japanese movies.
Movie, 2001,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:10
Adventure, Studio Ghibli animation, gorgeous visuals and an awesome story.
Movie. An Alice in Wonderland type movie with a bunch of weird and fun characters.
Movie. An Alice in Wonderland type movie with a bunch of weird and fun characters.
TV, 2022,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Comedy + some Action, an anime that anyone can watch and enjoy, it has a family-type vibe and it's super fun.
12 + 13 episodes. 2 seasons and more to come, if it gets too big I might remove from the list.
12 + 13 episodes. 2 seasons and more to come, if it gets too big I might remove from the list.
TV, 2019,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Mystery + Suspense, the definition of "never judge a book by its cover".
12 episodes. I recommend you go blind for this one, it has a second season as well, but with a MAJOR drop in quality. Stick to the first one.
12 episodes. I recommend you go blind for this one, it has a second season as well, but with a MAJOR drop in quality. Stick to the first one.
TV, 2015,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Action + Comedy, simple premise, tons of fun with good fighting animation.
12 episodes. There is a second season, but it has a drop in quality, and the first season has a good ending overall.
12 episodes. There is a second season, but it has a drop in quality, and the first season has a good ending overall.
TV, 2021,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Sci-fi + Action, a darker anime with incredible music and a unique story.
13 episodes. Anime original with an ending. Watch because of the music and stay because of the story.
13 episodes. Anime original with an ending. Watch because of the music and stay because of the story.
TV, 2022,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Sports (Soccer), the HYPE sports anime, all characters looks and feels like the main character.
24 episodes. I really wanted to put a sports anime, but all the others have a bunch of episodes, this one has a second season coming, but will stay here for a while.
24 episodes. I really wanted to put a sports anime, but all the others have a bunch of episodes, this one has a second season coming, but will stay here for a while.
TV, 2014,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Horror + Action, a more violent and serious anime, with an amazing and deep story about humanity.
24 episodes. Good adaptation with an actual ending.
24 episodes. Good adaptation with an actual ending.
Movie, 2009,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:8
Racing, 7 years went by to make this hand draw anime movie. A weird story with some stunning animation.
Movie. A more adult option with strage themes and straight to the point story about racing.
Movie. A more adult option with strage themes and straight to the point story about racing.
TV, 2022,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Slice of Life + Action, a more calm and cute anime with guns? A perfect mix between slice of life and action.
13 episodes. Anime original, there is another one in the works, but we have no idea if it's a sequel, since this one has an ending.
13 episodes. Anime original, there is another one in the works, but we have no idea if it's a sequel, since this one has an ending.
TV, 2015,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Drama + Suspense, "what happens when a person die", in this anime you can find out about the afterlife.
12 episodes. Kinda of original, but it was adapted from a short movie and it has an ending.
12 episodes. Kinda of original, but it was adapted from a short movie and it has an ending.
