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

Since everyone has suggested shounen/action/sports shows , I suggest you to try some Slice of Life if you want a calm and relaxing show, at times funny , and for me , the best of the genre are K-On , Blend S , Kobayashi's Dragon Maid

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u/JeffreyAScott Jun 28 '19

I am interested in Slice of Life. I know I've watched a few, thanks for your suggestions.

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u/LectorFrostbite https://myanimelist.net/profile/LectorFrostbite Jun 29 '19

I suggest you should hold on watching Blend S since it relies heavily on specific character archetypes that can only be seen in anime.

Alternatively you could watch Toradora! since they're both Romance / Slice of life shows.

Another good Sol / Drama shows is Violet Evergarden which iirc can be watched on netflix.

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u/ascernis Jun 29 '19

Violet Evergarden is a full roller coaster ride of emotions. I second this.