20 Anime to Start Your Journey With
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These are 20 anime that are great for beginners to start with. They have been put in a suitable watch order that balance out the genres. Movies are included, and it is recommended you start with Spy x Family and end with Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu due to different themes or impressions some anime can give. I promise, they're all amazing though! Sequels not included.
TV, 2022,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Most common starters. Includes all must have genres eg. Action, comedy and romance.
Movie, 2016,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:10
Subjectively the best anime movie out there. Also a fan favourite start.
TV, 2019,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:9
A great introduction to beautifully animated action scenes.
TV, 2023,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Coming back after a long ride to seishun anime energy, featuring friendship themes.
Movie, 2016,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:9
Another great movie to start with, however featuring some darker themes.
TV, 2019,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:9
One of the largest romance anime franchises. Always a good start to romcoms.
TV, 2023,
28 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Highest scoring anime according to MAL database and also my favourite. A good mix of action, comedy, fantasy, adventure, slice of life, and everything you need. Drives you through anime emotion.
TV, 2025,
12 eps
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Author:10
Another high schooler anime featuring school and club life. Chill watch.
TV, 2024,
12 eps
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Author:9
A soft, lighthearted comedy to start off with. A great watch for everyone, especially coming back from a bad day.
TV, 2024,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Also another beautiful romance anime, with stunning animation and soundtrack.
TV, 2023,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:9
An extremely great comedy to start with, especially for fans of popular book series Harry Potter. Links anime with other famous franchises.
Movie, 2019,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:10
Another amazing movie similar to Your Name, featuring astonishing animation coming from the same author and producing company as Your Name.
TV, 2024,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Also a great action starter. Featuring monsters and mecha.
Movie, 2018,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:10
A tearjerking romance movie. A good intro to short stories that hit hard.
TV, 2024,
12 eps
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Author:8
Another take on romance anime, but instead showing a different side to characters. Instead of all sweet innocent happy dates, what happens to those who lose?
TV, 2021,
11 eps
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Author:9
Another action. More confusing themes, but are definitely relevant to racism ideas.
Movie, 2024,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:10
Another anime to cry to, example 2 of short but hits hard. Explores manga making.
TV, 2023,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:9
An extremely wholesome romance. Shows character development on a different level, including amazing music too.
