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ok anime is trash and for weeaboos i know

but if i were to start watching an anime and i've watched almost nothing before, what should i watch?

and by almost nothing, i mean like other than the most basic, americanized crap (pokemon, a little sailor moon, etc) and the only "real" anime i've watched is deadman wonderland.


ThoughtfulOlive says

Hunter X Hunter and Cowboy Bebop. I hate most anime, but these 2 are the best imo


CB's OST was a big turn off for me. Bleach has a great OST but it's pretty much a 5 or 6/10.

HxH is great though, fantastic.
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FL CL
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Hunter X Hunter and Cowboy Bebop. I hate most anime, but these 2 are the best imo
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Boku no pico.
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sword art online
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i wonder why everyone is recommending eva...? unless you're into psychological anime with loads of allusions and layers where you'll have to watch it multiple times to understand, don't start with it. mawaru penguindrum is the same except the allusions are more obscure and subtle.

i remember you liked person of interest? so maybe baccano or steins;gate

(but seriously ouran and fma are the perfect place to start imo. or haruhi suzumiya, if youre into comedy)
over 7 years
Word of advice: don't listen to sandbox.
over 7 years

izzy says

idk i just saw the character siramelio assigned to me in his thread and she seems cool i like her


as for danganronpa, play the games, don't watch the anime. The anime is a summary that takes off a lot of things that were actually important in the game, and you don't even get to get attached to many characters, while in the game you were at least a bit more likely.
over 7 years
full metal alchemist or neon genesis evangelion are pretty good to start with.


shingeki no kyojin, while not really one i'd reccomend to people that already watch anime, has turned a alot of people into watching anime so maybe its a good one to start with.
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izzy says

what's the deal with sao why does everyone hate it


First couple episodes are okayish. Once you get to around episode 10, it gets ridiculously dumb. The main protagonist is this overpowered 14 year old who is apparently indestructible and knows how to do anything... except for saving thousands of lives by escaping the game. I dropped at episode 15. Plot jumped around too much in time, and characters pass away before I even feel any emotional attachment to them.
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ALSO idk why but i used to have that one hare hare yukai dance like 100% memorized i loved that dance i probably still know it lol
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what's the deal with sao why does everyone hate it
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philip54 says

You should watch all of this i guess also don't watch Neon Genesis Evangelion. You will cringe at shinji and its not for new people.


Shinji has one of us most unique personalities I have ever seen in an anime. He is a socially awkward, traumatized child going through all sorts of "events" in life, questioning: his personal identity; the significance of one's death whether unknown, loved, or hated by Shinji; and why things have to exist in reality (and how they can). It's all a mind game for Shinji, which is fitting when either people are alive and betray Shinji, or people love Shinji but are dead.


Bebop says

start with cowboy bebop (space western), fullmetal alchemist (science fantasy) brotherhood or steins;gate (time travel thriller)

personal favourite among those is probably steins;gate but they're all very well done


Although Steins;Gate is disputed as one of the best anime ever created (my personal favorite), I would not recommend watching it until you have experienced a couple other anime beforehand. If you watched Steins;Gate first, then every other anime would just seem crap to you.
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But your name is Bebop not steins;gate
over 7 years
start with cowboy bebop (space western), fullmetal alchemist (science fantasy) brotherhood or steins;gate (time travel thriller)

personal favourite among those is probably steins;gate but they're all very well done
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aaaaa444 says

Alright I am an anime expert here. I don't really know your taste in anime but I'll set up the categories
Comedy: Gintama is my best recommendation at first I started watching it, it was really funny but after you get use to it you'll see how truly amazing it is. It also have moments when it gets serious WHICH IS SO AMAZING.
Action: Fullmetal alchemist is an amazing action anime, it is a bit long although. If you want to watch a short action anime Fate/Stay night unlimited blade works is just amazing
Sports: You can watch kuroko no basket if you want to watch like more of an "anime" basketball or slam dunk which is also amazing
SciFi: I would watch Steins;gate it is just so amazing its a time travel anime.
Music: Shigatsu wa kimi no uso, If you watch this do not read anything about it you will get spoiled 100%.
Movies: Watch Ghibli movies it is just watch it all of them
ANIMES I MOST RECOMMEND WATCHING IS: Code Geass it is really just good
WATCH ANGEL BEATS IT GOOD TOO
tHIS list is mostly mainstream because mainstream is main for a reason xD perfect for new people


You should watch all of this i guess also don't watch Neon Genesis Evangelion. You will cringe at shinji and its not for new people. This is the best selection of anime because you they are really good anime that will start your journey. Danganronpa is interesting though. If you are a gamer or have money to spare pick up Danganronpa on steam before you watch the anime so it doesnt spoil. There is so much more to the game then the anime so if you have any sort of interest in danganronpa buy the game
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izzy says

idk i just saw the character siramelio assigned to me in his thread and she seems cool i like her


dont watch the anime play the games instead the anime is bad the games are good
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PuertoPrincesa says

Here's a nifty flowchart to help you look for anime https://i.imgur.com/q9Xjv4p.jpg




why would you ever recommend sao or death note
ever
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Here's a nifty flowchart to help you look for anime https://i.imgur.com/q9Xjv4p.jpg

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sword art online
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idk i just saw the character siramelio assigned to me in his thread and she seems cool i like her
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don't watch the dangan ronpa anime it's bad
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i heard that one was good! also what's the deal with danganropa or whatever
over 7 years
if you liked sailor moon you'll definitley like Puella Magi Madoka Magica


A fun lighthearted anime enjoyable by all
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