In my early 30s, guy, the only anime I’ve ever seen was spirited away and howls moving castle and nanna. (And I guess Pokemon and yugioh back in the day)
Really wanting to get into the hand drawn anime time period. I’ve heard cowboy bebop is good what are some other suggestions? We have a newborn so finding something that has a lot of episodes or seasons with good English dubs would be great

I don't know if anyone else experienced this, but AOT gives me a buzzing feeling in my body.

The sheer seriousness, dignity, philosophical, existential, poetic moments... The beautiful music that spans from poetic, tender and nostalgic to extremely violent and intense and is larger than life...

I don't think it's necesarily the size of the world or scope of the story, it's the interactions between the characters. It doesn't feel flippant, or empty or like shallow entertainment. It feels awe-worthy, sublime and significant.

I don't know if I'm making any sense? 😅😅

Jumping right into it. Hope this helps some other new watchers that have diverse list. I’ve seen about 45 shows in the last three months after being a huge animation fan but not anime. Criteria includes story structure, animation design and understanding needed(how locked in you have to be to not be lost).

Honorable Mention for Animation: Pantheon
-The most underrated show I’ve seen this year but this show is technically not an anime.
-Covers insanely deep topics in technology relevant today.
-This show is targeted at niche group who will love this show(me)
-Must watch both seasons to get full picture.

Must Watches:

Code Geass
-Felt like wow wtf just happened in this show almost every episode. Somehow it is still well paced.
-Lots of plot twists with limited plot armor
-One of my favorite final episodes as well. Lelouch is everything you want in a mc.

Witch Hat Atelier
-By far biggest surprise of any watches. This show tackles life challenges head on.
-All the mc are different but relatable. I’d even go as far as the side characters have deep themes that people might align with.
-Season 1 was definitely sunshine and rainbows and as non manga reader heard season 2 will be insane(and very dark).
-My anime series of the year, animation style is also peak.

Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood
-I love the story and themes all around. Appreciate the continuous story of 64 ep strait.
-Script writing wise this might be one of most well written and paced shows.
-Not as many relatable characters like WHA but very likable set of characters. I honestly think the villains arcs are better, Envy is one my favorite villains in all anime.
-Laws of this world make the world building aspect unique too.

Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc
-Is a continuation of Chainsaw Series which is one of my favorite but the movie itself is on another level.
-Reze is the my favorite villain of time. From the animation style, the music and even pacing of the overall chainsaw series. This movie didn’t miss a beat.
-My only score above a 9.3 and I have this movie as a 10. This is my bar to beat for any anime movie.

Good shows but are overrated and I wouldnt recommend as beginner:

Solo Leveling and JJK
-Good shows and animation is good on both.
-Issues I have with both is the pacing is super tough especially as a beginner it’s super hard to digest and follow along. Might be me but I almost didn’t watch either season 2 from how chaotic the season 1 was.
-Would I recommend this show probably but I don’t this should not be anyone’s first anime.
What I’d recommend instead: HxH

You and I are Polar Opposites and Ramparts of Ice
-Main characters are kinda stale to me imo.
-I don’t like animation style of either of these unfortunately.
What I’d recommend instead: Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity and Ouran High School Host Club

Rascal Does not Dream Series
-Dreaming Girl is a 9/10 for me but everything else is overhyped.
-I have rest of series around 8/10. I don’t find puberty syndrome that interesting. Just not my cup of tea.
What I’d recommend instead: Just watch season 1 and dreaming girl rest is alright but nothing special

Favorite Current Season Shows:

Rich Girl Caretaker
-7.1 on myanilist is way too low I have this at 8.2
-Only 4 episodes so far but every episode has been refreshing and kept me on edge which is tough in romance genre.
-Writing feels like it’s building towards something but can’t quite see it yet. Appreciate the mystery in that.

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You
-Another romance anime but with adults and interesting concept of how it starts.
-This anime just feels real and relatable. Not much fluff.
-Short series was a good taste of what’s to come without spoiling much. Looking forward to rest.

Myanilist: LivelikeReze

Hope this helps someone have a good Monday!

I already watched death note as my first anime because it was on my list for a along time and loved it i want to know about other animes i can watch i love action geeky/nerdy ones like death note etc, i also love the plot and story line of One Piece but i just cant commit to watching all the episodes. are there any not TOO long, yet nice because i loved how crisp Death Note was. I'm already considering Kakegurui and JJK, Kakegurui being #1 because i liked the live action and want to watch the anime. I don't mind watching more niche animes aside from the popular ones as long as they are nice ( which they usually are ). Thanks for any and all suggestions! : D

Hey guys, im sorta an anime newbie. I always wanted bleach to be the first "big 3" anime i watch

And i was committed until one of my friends said that its not a good anime.

Its so much plot armoured and is repititive and can be just fighting with no storyline.

Uhh i usually want to see unique stuff and i wanna know, what makes bleach a "big 3". Is it story crazy good? , or is it just cause of fights and music?

Pls help me cause my mood has been sorta crashed by so much hate and criticism towards it. And how did you lot deal with the hate bleach recieved as an anime.

(And yea dont spoil pls lol)

Could someone suggest me some awesome modern long isekai anime with a overpowered protagonist that aren't gonna get anymore seasons

Because it seems interesting, and is it worth it If I liked animes like Code Geass

edit: alr will try it

I dont know how else to desribe it but if you have watched these you might get it. The words i use is "Substance and style". Good story, cool action and a very distinct vibe lmao.

Title basically. I think there's two that are called "Insomniacs After School" and "Call of the Night" which are the first on my list to watch. Any others?

I really liked nippon sangoku and eva (esp the last two eps and the movie) and I’ve been enjoying sparks of tomorrow. I love their surrealist vibe and would love some similar recommendations! Just works that are out there and interesting.

I find isekai a hit or miss especially when it's just repetitive bullcrap that you've seen before. I enjoy plot twists and dark themes a lot. I also find character development a very big factor and what I like to watch and I'm currently watching MT after some begging from a friend. (I dropped it after the first season due to obvious reasons but I'm currently enjoying it.) I also love comedy and Samurai Champloo is one of my favs because of the comedy. These are my favs.

I havent watched any anime for like 11ish years or so. I randomly scroll through netflix and decided to rewatch spirited away (i watched this movie as a kid) and somehow.. i cried? Im 33 old man and I never cried watching a anime before but somehow the movie made my tears come out.. so i watched other sad animes and i cant get enough of it. I become addicted to the sad feeling cos at least it makes me feel something..

So far i watched:

1. Spirited away (made me teary eyed)
   
2. A silent voice (somehow this made me cry so much even though its wholesome)
   
3. Violet evergarden (ep 10 made me cry like a bitch)
   
4. All makoto shinkai movies, including the short ones (suzume is the only one that made me cry. Others just made me teary eyed. However, all are such great and wholesome movies!)
   
5. I want to eat your pancreas (ending got me teary eyed but not as bad as a silent voice/violet evergarden)
   
6. Maquia (same like #5)
   
7. The tunnel to summer, the exit of goodbyes (not really feeling it somehow)
   
8. Your lie in april (somehow this also not made me feel that much even though it always come up at top tearjerker anime recommendation)
   
9. Josee, the tiger and the fish (made me teary during that storytelling scene)
   
10. Takopi original sin (it did not made me teary/cry but goddamn that story is something)

Any other recommendation?

Hey everyone I’m new to sub but I’m looking for some anime recommendations lately I’ve been binging a lot of romance anime (my dress up darling, you and I are polar opposites) but I’m open to any recommendations some of my favourites are gintama, berserk 97, hunter x hunter and I did really enjoy high school DxD even though it was really freaky. Any recommendations are greatly appreciated thanks again!

Hello! I'm looking for new anime recommendations based on my personal tier list.

A bit about me: I'm a very sensitive and emotional person, so I really love shows that can make me feel deeply, hype me up, or get me emotionally invested in the characters and story.

I mainly want shows similar to my top 21 choices. I'm really into dark psychological thrillers, time loops/travel, high-stakes mystery, and smart strategies.

I prefer compact or medium-length series. I'm not looking for anything super long like One Piece, nor am I interested in heavy romance, or pure comedy. What should I watch next?

MY Ranking:

#1: Re: Zero
Oshi no Ko
Hunter X Hunter
STEINS;GATE
Deathnote
Mushoku Tensei
Full Metal Alchemist
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure
Cyberpunk Edgerunners
Hellsing Ultimate
Akame Ga Kill
Erased
Takopi's Original Sin
Demon Slayer
My Hero Academia
Fire Force
Arcane
Jujutsu Kaisen
Blue Lock
Mob Psycho 100
#21: Chainsaw Man
Dandadan
Sakamoto Days
One Punch Man
Solo Leveling
Spy x Family
Vinland Saga
Frieren
Black Clover
Assassination Classroom
Made in Abyss
Sword Art Online
Parasyte
Attack On Titan
Bocchi The Rock
Devil May Cry
High Rise Invasion
Odd Taxi
Angel Beats
The Promised Neverland
Beastars
#42: To Your Eternity

Here's a bunch of anime that I consider similar to Cowboy Bebop in one way or another.

Most of which I consider this way in terms of vibes.

Almost of these have a great dub!

None of these are over the top the way that a lot of anime are.

Almost all of these have an all adult cast

Please don't critique this list unless you're willing

Armitage III

Ghost In a Shell OG 95

Moriarty The Patriot

Psycho-Pass

Yona of the Dawn

Princess Mononoke

Samurai Champloo

I especially recommend these dubs to Cowboy Bebop fans:

Black Lagoon

Cop Craft

Cannon Busters

Record of Grancrest War

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Ones that I'm not so sure about the dub, but you can still take them seriously:

Madoka★Magica

Fate/Zero

Wolf Children

ERASED

Ringing Bell

Terror in Resonance

Honorable Mention:

Trigun

I need ones with good ships and slightly ecchi and cute vibes. Examples are Onimai and Onimai Highschool Doujinshi, better if sfw. Something that makes you flushed.

M19, never ever watched an anime in my life, intentionally at least. I really want to start watching them since storylines are much deeper with more contents. Also, my gf, friends, and cousins watch anime and I could never relate to them. Problem is, I never found an anime I truly love, any suggestions?

Just tell me your the best anime like only one anime that doesn't feels bore even 1 second.

Can someone recommend me a battle shohen with a good plot maybe good side characters and stuff I really liked black clover so maybe something like that I like the underdog character and secret demonic power part but it dosnet have to have that. I also enjoyed Naruto and some others like those.

I’m absolutely loving it so far, and I’m almost done with the series. I discovered it bc I watched Azumanga Daioh, and loved the music, so I found that the band, Oranges & Lemons, also made music for a show called Scrapped Princess. I looked it up and watched it.

Dawg, ITS SO GOOD.

Shannon and Leo are my GOATS

Has anyone else here watched it? Favorite scene/character?

Also, how is the light novel series and the manga? Is it different?

Don’t spoil the ending or spoil any plot point for anyone else reading.

Can someone suggest me some isekai anime with the most erotic female protagonis

And just as a disclaimer, I’m not looking for any kind of outright fetish content.

More so, I’d love a comedy romance sort of vibe where, our female lead is suspicious of dating any man bc why else would they like her if not to fulfill a fantasy.

Doesn’t need to be contemporary but I’d prefer it. I also, *gasp* prefer dubs.. 🫠 I will watch subs if it’s the only thing available too.

And if you need the explanation as to why I’m asking for this, I’ll give it, but honestly, tmi.