Sooo, how do I put this...? TV-14 TV-14 | Have we piqued your curiosity? When evil awakes, the deity of Fate will choose six heroes to save the world from ruination. If I had to give one criticism it would be this: If you rewatch the show, you notice just how much some scenes get stretched for dramatic effect. Let us get the praise out of the way first: This is the only anime I know, that does the "magnificent bastard" as the main character right. I just felt a little cheated, because I thought this show was building up to something huge and campy. I remember watching the first two episodes of this show and having no clue what was going on. I have a soft spot for slice-of-life shows, but I mostly treat them like junk food: consume and forget. TV-MA Kids' first time on anime is a big step to a wonderful, fandom-inducing life! Yutaka Koizumi, The only phrase I need. At least for the moment. But, we’re gonna put a pin in that particular can of worms and focus instead on what makes SAO a good show for those new to anime. I don't know a lot of people who watch or know much about anime but they all know who those 2 are. What they don’t know, however, is that while Kouta is a normal human boy, Chizuru is a kitsune. Baccano! | Clint Bickham, Stars: Katsuhiro Harasawa, Liam O'Brien. | What we have here is a really clever take on the “isolation-whodunit”. | The story has some interesting insights in our consumption culture and everybody who is into anime, games, or Japanese pop-culture in general should really watch this show (you will see why very fast). Hiroyuki Oshida, I am not kidding. the story is interesting and yes, sometimes sad in a more subtle way. In the Great Kanto Desert, scattered humans eke out a living in the hot sand. From Satoshi Kon, the man behind "Perfect Blue", "Tokyo Godfathers" and "Paprika", this is the best psychological anime you have ever seen. | Even though I watched some decent ones (e.g. The story is simple and engaging, it is quite immersive and the world and character-designs are a lot of fun, despite the boring animation. Animation, Comedy. Kanta is not a hero - he is greedy, a swine and murderer but not a one-dimensional villain. With only ten episodes, Hellsing: Ultimate is perfect for those who prefer to binge their shows, and it offers loads of action, gore galore, and an interesting plot. Before I watched this show, I have had heard lots of comments describing "Now and then, here and there" as the saddest anime ever made. Stars: Sayaka Ôhara, The modern soundtrack is great and fits the setting surprisingly well - especially the opening. Deku then starts his training and enrolls in the prestigious UA High, where he meets tons of heroes-in-training, faces real villains, and learns what it means to be a hero. His task is to prevent the capture of three elementary-school children that resulted in their demises. I just haven’t seen any anime like this. The absence of a challenge in his fight for justice causes Saitama to grow bored and seek out a worthy opponent. Though Trigun failed to find success in Japan, it was a major hit in North America. However, I meet many people who only heard the name, but never watched the show (or manga) itself. Yes, I know. | This was the first show in a long time that I binge watched right through to the end. If you don’t know what “Gundam” refers to, you need to start finding out. 23 min Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is a TV anime adaptation consisting of two seasons and a movie, with the third season slated for 2020. ... from a little boy with a drill to a guy that everyone knows, he is definitely an amazing guy. If you just want to relax but still want to see something with a little substance, this is the anime for you. 24 min I hope that this post manages to give the show some more well deserved attention. There are a few words you need to know the meaning of when getting into anime heres a quick run down of the main basic terms and phrases you should know. Although the focus is mostly on existential crisis, loneliness, and difficulties of escaping one’s past. Just the right thing to get you started. Stars: Phrases Every Weeb Should Know. | Sure, the characters are fun, the visual style is beautiful, but despite the fact that the narrator talks fast as hell, the episodes felt a bit slow. Kazuya Nakai, 23 min | From the former it takes its protagonist as well as a sense of wonder and from the latter it takes the interesting deduction problems. Kenji Fukui, If you want a surefire way to introduce your non-anime fan friend to anime, Death … As story, characters and design goes, this anime really is not anything very special; it is the well-explored "summer that changed my life, power of friendship" kind of show and as such, most characters and scenarios are really just stereotypes. The cast boasts a rather large list of stereotypes, ensuring that you will like one of them. 50 min Click to learn more! The story of the Joestar family, who are possessed with intense psychic strength, and the adventures each member encounters throughout their lives. If you have ever watched any of these anime series, you simply know you could never watch them with anyone else, because they are just so ridiculous and embarrassing. Ted Lewis, Masakazu Morita, The story follows a high school prodigy named Light Yagami, who discovers a notebook that allows him to end people just by writing down their names. Steve Blum. | Standing as the most popular anime on MAL, Death Note is a mystery, supernatural thriller that guarantees to have anyone at the edge of their seat the whole thirty-seven episodes. | Oh, and the opening song is catchy too. Animation, Action, Drama, A Japanese boy named Shu tries to save a strange girl, Lala Ru, from kidnappers and is transported to an alternate Earth on the brink of being swallowed by the sun. Unshô Ishizuka. I really like recommending this show to people who think stereotypes and formulas cannot make for a good show. | Tiffany Grant, Its interesting story concept, beautiful designs and some of its more subtle scenes manage to save the show. Yukiko Nikaido, Here is the perfect list for you. Do not get me wrong, it is a solid ending. **Edit: Ok. Think of it as the younger, happier brother of Cowboy Bebob (which was often just depressing). . It is a bit like "Elfenlied", if it was an arthouse film. 3. Everyone should be able to find at least one Miyazaki film that resonates with them. Blake Shepard. You'll see a lot of badass figting scenes. | follows a series of seemingly unrelated characters and events that all come together by the end of this thirteen-episode masterpiece. 2. So here are 16 Anime That You Could Never Watch With Anyone Else. Anime quotes everyone knows. | Yui Horie, I do not like the art-style, the music is forgettable at best, there are so many cheesy and annoying moments and the morals are sometimes on care-bears level... buuut it still works somehow. From action-packed battle shows, to philosophical thrillers and wholesome dramas, we've got you covered. Adam Gibbs. Despite all that, the show does not feel heavy or saddening – it keeps up a certain levity in most scenes by pointing out the absurdism of feeling sorry for a guy who could do anything he wants and still manages to be miserable while doing nothing. This high-octane, post-apocalyptic adventure fantasy took the world by storm. This is an easy binge - watch. Its relaxing. Kouta and Chizuru are absolutely inseparable, and their whole high school knows it. After the world is nearly destroyed by a war, a young boy and his friends must fight to save the world from those who seek to conquer what is left of civilization. Yes, there's a lot of anime out there and that number keeps growing, but that just increases your chances of finding something that's tailor-made for you. Animation, Action, Adventure, Kyotoryuu, is the legendary fencing school. I'm always looking for good anime and I happened to stumble upon these 50 series that are basically unknown. Hirofumi Nojima. Now. Michael McConnohie, It is also very psychological and somewhat sad. As detectives try to link the victims, they discover that following the assaults, the victims' lives have improved in some way. Yosei Bun, Felecia Angelle, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kimihiro Watanuki, a high-schooler, is troubled by monsters and spirits who are magically attracted to him. Animation, Comedy, Drama. Yûichi Nakamura, ***Edit: I’ve moved the show to the honourable mentions, because by now Jojo probably has the largest fan base of any of the series on this list.Of course, the generation-spanning epic of the Joestar-family is anything but unknown; after all, it is one of the longest running manga series out there. Ginpei Sato, "Kūchū Buranko" a.k.a "Welcome to Irabu's office" feels like a mix between the "Tatami Galaxy" and "Paranoia Agent". Yasuo Yamada, | Now, if this concept sounds hilarious, that’s because it is, and it only gets more bizarre as you delve deeper into the universe of One-Punch Man. It features camp villains, whose motivation is not completely incomprehensible or confusing. However, from everything that I have watched I have a pretty good Grip on this show and how old you should be to watch it. Cole Brown, Ayako Kawasumi, Known for being incredibly popular in the west and having one of the best English dubs out there, Cowboy Bebop is an excellent first anime. Stars: | Dan Green, Ken Uo, Much like the manga and the critically acclaimed 1995 film by Mamoru Oshii, the series deals with sociological issues, consequences of technological advancement, individuality, and consciousness, but to a lesser degree. Another thing this show has going for it, is the wonderful and unique animation and a kick-ass opening theme song (which was my ring-tone for quite a while). Naoto Adachi, Stars: Hideo Ishikawa. I was looking for a comfortable anime - one that is not too heavy to sit through and just leaves you smiling. *beep* being a valuable resource as fertilizer). The 2016 anime movie A Silent Voice found success both in Japan and worldwide. Crispin Freeman, Anime … | TV-14 Laura Bailey, Tatsurou Ikeyama. Anime is a strange medium where weird stories can come to life and not all of them are the best, to be honest. Meaning no lack of character arcs, no status quo formula and thankfully not much power creep. Then, sometimes the entire human race goes with them. Well lucky for me, I stumbled across this gem. Sôma Saitô, It is a long running anime. Every anime creator and every anime fan in the entire nation of Japan is familiar with Gundam in some form. However, you will not see the perfect happy ending either.---, TV-14 My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Grave of Fireflies, and, of course, Spirited Away, are just some Ghibli movies that anyone who wants to get into anime can, and should, watch. Meaning important plotpoints can last two entire episodes without driving forward the main story. Animation, Action, Thriller, Kaiji Itou is a good-for-nothing loiterer who spends his days drinking beer and stealing hubcaps-that is, until he ends up being tricked by his former co-worker. Vowed to fix his mistake, Tenma sets out to find the monster and uncovers something truly vile. Chris Ayres, Matthew Mercer, Attack on Titan probably needs no introduction. In winter 2016, A-1 Pictures produced a time-travel, mystery thriller anime titled Erased. So all in all: weird story, bizarre settings and great action/animation. The series follows Satoru Fujinuma, who has the ability to go back in time moments before a life-threatening event to prevent it. A game quite boring to watch, isn't it? The animation may be a bit dated, given that the show came out in 1998, but the story, the characters, and the soundtrack more than make up for any shortcomings in the animation department. There are only two rules: For that, I call it the best Anime I've seen so far. Hiroyuki Yoshino, Maybe reality itself is blown to oblivion for good measure. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is a delightful slice of life story with just a dash of sci-fi to spice it up. However, it all fits together so very well. Unfortunately, a weird story-structure, stupid filler episodes and repetitive horn dog -humour, dominate large parts of this series. This wholesome story is filled with exciting fight scenes, heartfelt character moments, and tons of comedy. It may even have been your first anime. Brotherhood is legitimately one of the best anime in existence and it’s a great one for beginners. Not everyone knows the Saint Seiya anime and not everyone gives a flip. Makoto Shinkai is known for making breathtakingly gorgeous movies and in 2016, he created his magnum opus (well, at least for the time being). If you like the 80s-90s anime-aesthetics of straight-faced melodrama mixed with great animation and competent sound design, you should definitely watch this show,*Edit: At the time of writing (now 2014); I finally see the series getting some attention from around the internet - thanks also to its still entertaining and even more over the top sequel "Stardust Crusaders" - but I'll leave it on this list, just for the folks who might have missed it. However, do not let the first few episodes or the weird character-design put you off, it will get much more interesting. Like “Welcome to the N.H.K.”, this still feels like a highly modern and relevant look at the societal problems of the 21st century. The series revolves around Izuku Midoriya, a boy who lacks superpowers in a world where everyone else has an ability. | This neo-noir, space Western is set in the year 2071 and follows a crew of bounty hunters aboard a spaceship called the Bebop. ---Do not worry; the story does not end in suicide. The important factor is fun and engagement. My only two gripes with the show are the slow start and its abrupt end. The popularity of shows with a sense of lethality and the very concept of such games made Sword Art Online THE anime to watch back in 2012. I had to watch the entire series without hesitation after the first episode. The story tries its best to not hold you down and hit you over the head with its point, but it does not always succeed. TV-PG Abby Trott. If you want a surefire way to introduce your non-anime fan friend to anime, Death Note has got you covered. Because I wanted to try something new, I started watching sports anime. The Mandalorian: 10 Questions We Need Answered In Season 3, Naruto: 10 Villains Who Could Take On Madara, Blood Of Zeus: 5 Quotes That Prove Hera Is The Villain (& 5 Quotes That Prove Zeus Is), Legend Of Korra: 5 Ways Amon Was Right (& 5 He Wasn't), 10 K-Dramas To Watch If You Loved Stranger, Naruto: 5 Times Pain Was The Best Villian (& 5 Why It's Madara). 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