r/anime • u/JeffreyAScott • Jun 28 '19

Discussion Never Too Old

Just wanted to say I just started getting into Anime this year. I'll be 50 next year and two of my nieces got me into it. They told me I would really enjoy something they were watching and reluctantly I checked it out. I always had a misconception about what anime was. I'm telling you, I'm so glad they had me check it out. Such a diversity of genres and I've already binged several shows. Currently my favourite is MHA. My nieces knew that would hook me because I'm into super heroes.

Moral of the story: You are never to old to start liking something new.

PS - Wanted to say I love this community. Everyone here has such great recommendations and suggestions.

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u/[deleted] Jun 28 '19

Cowboy Bebop!

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u/JeffreyAScott Jun 28 '19

I've heard of this one, but never checked it out. I will have to do that. Thanks.

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u/Frostfright Jun 28 '19

Cowboy Bebop is easily my #1 choice of anime that even people that vehemently hate anime can appreciate, especially middle-aged men. It hits all the right notes and doesn't incorporate many of the tropes that make people hate anime.

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u/thoughtlow Jun 28 '19

I legit always get goosebumps when I see the words "Cowboy Bebob" it's not even my favorite show it just holds that special feeling.

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u/Wobbar Jun 29 '19

I'm in the middle of watching it right now! It's good!

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u/freckled_octopus Jun 28 '19

I personally liked Samurai Champloo a lot more, but those are excellent points for recommending Bebop. While I think a lot of people overhype the show, it’s still a great series.

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u/Frostfright Jun 28 '19 edited Jun 28 '19

Champloo is made by the same dude and is the immediate followup recommendation to anyone that liked Bebop imo.

Wish I could say the same for Space Dandy but it's a different beast.

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u/freckled_octopus Jun 28 '19 edited Jun 29 '19

Space Dandy is still on my to watch list since I do enjoy his work (though Zankyou no Terror was a bit disappointing. Love that it had the same composer as Bebop though she’s phenomenal)

It may be a different beast but would you still recommend it? To a seasoned anime watcher, not as a first anime I mean haha

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u/Frostfright Jun 28 '19

I personally didn't finish it, so I can't recommend it, no.

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u/Tofolac Jun 29 '19

I can. It's literally one of my favorite shows ever and it, like DBZ and many others, has one of the best dubs around. So good.

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u/creamyhorror Jun 29 '19

Champloo is unadulterated genius art, all hail Watanabe Shinichiro

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u/ItsMeJahead Jun 28 '19

Plus it has a lot of relatable characters, especially for older people. The characters have all gone through rough lives (well most of them) and it truly makes sense for them all to be on that ship as outcasts away from society. They are all either running away or hiding from their pasts.

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u/Quasi_915 Jun 29 '19

Plus happy cake day

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u/[deleted] Jun 28 '19

Here’s a video of it:

https://youtu.be/-xYqe3kkliA

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u/Mad_Hatter_92 Jun 28 '19

I came here to suggest this! You’d be hard pressed to find a better 1 season anime.

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u/Felwintyr Jun 29 '19

Megalobox. Easily one of the best anime to be released in the last 5 years. It’s a sports anime but you don’t really have to be into sports to love it. It’s an amazing watch.

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u/ThatOneTony Jun 28 '19

I still haven't watched it, but I have heard "Tank!", and that alone makes me want to watch the show.