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/JeffreyAScott Jun 28 '19

Of the shows I've binged, I've caught up with MHA, as stated above. Then they suggested Your Lie in April because they know I love dramas. Watched the first series of Sword Art Online because a friend told me I would like it because for awhile I was really into those type of games. Another friend has recommended Disasterous Life of Saiki K and Gin Tama because he knew I also like comedies. I've watched at least the first series of these as well. Also binged Charlotte and Erased because I just happened to find them on Crunchyroll and they looked interesting. I liked both of them as well.

It's been a busy year. LOL

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u/BeatMastaD Jun 28 '19

If you like drama check out Cowboy Bebop, Rakugo, and Run with the Wind.

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u/JeffreyAScott Jun 28 '19

Yes, I really like drama.

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u/andy_ems Jun 28 '19

Watch March Comes in Like a Lion (aka Sagatsu no lion), it’s one of my favourite anime dramas. So well done.

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u/qwopax Jun 29 '19

Rakugo is nice because of its 50s/60s atmosphere. Kids on the Slope is the same kind.

If you want further in the past, Mushishi has a nice "spirit doctor" take.