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Anime Starting Pack for Beginners

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byJohn_Hakusho
Oct 05 2024, 9:16 PM | Updated Dec 30, 2024 1:13 PM
Shows good for starting off on anime and getting into the culture.
Death Note
TV, 2006, 37 eps Me:- Author:9
A very intelligent show with great characters and an amazing plot line full of twists and turns.
Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho
TV, 1992, 112 eps Me:- Author:9
A very old series, but one with great action, story and some of the best characters in anime. It also has amazing villains and never loses focus on emotional moments and character development in exchange for mindless action like a lot of other series. It unfortunately has an abrupt and lackluster ending, but this was due to the author Togashi's mental and physical health problems at the time.
Shingeki no Kyojin
TV, 2013, 25 eps Me:- Author:-
A very dark, mature series, but one with beautiful animation, amazing characters and an incredible plot that keeps you hooked all the way through. Highly recommend if you're okay with heavy gore and mature themes. Has several seasons
Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan
TV, 2016, 120 eps Me:- Author:7
First off, don't let the episode count fool you; its only 24, but has tiny short stories in each episode.
A funny, cute slice of life that's easy to watch and has fun characters. It also contains many references to other anime. Has a second season and a TV special that wraps up the story.
Mob Psycho 100
TV, 2016, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
A really funny show with great animation and action that turns into an emotional journey full of life lessons and amazing character development. Has 3 seasons in total, and a TV special in between seasons 2 and 3.
Kill la Kill
TV, 2013, 24 eps Me:- Author:8
If you're ok with more sexual material, including partial nudity then this is an amazing show. Amazing characters and action with a good story and great villains.
Blue Period
TV, 2021, 12 eps Me:- Author:9
Despite the wonky pacing in the first half it's an incredible story with amazing characters with incredibly deep ideas exploring art as a whole, and the process in which one goes through to become an artist. Manga is currently ongoing.
Cowboy Bebop
TV, 1998, 26 eps Me:- Author:8
Following a more episodic structure, Cowboy Bebop has become one of the most critically acclaimed anime series in the west (surprisingly is not talked about much in Japan). It has a very unique style with a sort of sci-fi western blend, mixed with a jazzy soundtrack. It also has very fluid animation for its time, and good writing.
Samurai Champloo
TV, 2004, 26 eps Me:- Author:8
Made by the same guy behind Cowboy Bebop, it's very similar in story structure but rather set in Feudal Japan. Also has good animation and action sequences.
Trigun
TV, 1998, 26 eps Me:- Author:8
Death Parade
TV, 2015, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
A bit mature, but not super disturbing for the most part. It's a good show with a really interesting premise that follows a more episodic structure. As a result, some episodes will leave a lasting impact on you and others may fall short. Regardless, it's a pretty good show that is worth watching.
Violet Evergarden
TV, 2018, 13 eps Me:- Author:8
Some of the most beautiful animation in a weekly tv aired series. Great characters, a good plot and some incredibly emotional scenes. Has two movies.
Dungeon Meshi
TV, 2024, 24 eps Me:- Author:7
A series with a fun, well done gimmick and fun characters with a great dynamic, that slowly becomes more serious as the story progresses. Also has good action and animation. Manga is finished, but the anime has yet to make a second season.
Noragami
TV, 2014, 12 eps Me:- Author:6
A short, fun show with cool action and characters. It's nothing crazy but it's a good popcorn series. It also contains a sequel called "Noragami Aragoto"
Ansatsu Kyoushitsu
TV, 2015, 22 eps Me:- Author:6
A funny show with good characters and an interesting premise. It also becomes more of an emotional journey as it progresses. Has a second season.
Akira
Movie, 1988, 1 ep Me:- Author:9
Very mature, with some intense violence and some sexual themes. An incredibly influential film with some of the most beautiful art and animation I've ever seen. The plot is amazing, and its overall one of the highest rated movies ever that is also one of the most influential and important pieces of anime media ever created.
Lucky☆Star
TV, 2007, 24 eps Me:- Author:9
A cute, fun easy show with great characters. It's a nice look into 2000s anime culture and references a lot of other popular series and games at the time but still can be enjoyed today. Has a non canon OVA.

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