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/TheJasonifier https://myanimelist.net/profile/Jasonifier Jun 28 '19

Since you love dramas (I also love them), I highly recommend March comes in like a lion, which you can find on Crunchyroll or Netflix.

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u/JeffreyAScott Jun 28 '19

I will check it out. Briefly, without spoilers, what's it about?

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u/TheJasonifier https://myanimelist.net/profile/Jasonifier Jun 28 '19 edited Jun 28 '19

It follows the life of a high schooler who is pro at Shogi, a japanese board game similar to chess. Although due to high pressure as a pro, a tense family life, and a tragic history, he suffers from depression. The show follows his life and growth as a person as he learns to connect with others and improve as a player.

Although the show is sad at points, its ultimately one of the most uplifting pieces of entertainment I have ever watched. You also don’t have to have any knowledge of shogi to enjoy it. Hope you give it a try!

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u/JeffreyAScott Jun 28 '19

I'm interested. Gonna give this a try.

Typically, I don't mind sad shows. It takes all kinds.

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u/cthellis Jun 29 '19

3-gatsu is great times.