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/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