MrDollarBills wrote:Guano wrote:The problem with anime is that it's overwhelming jumping into a show. How tf am I suppose to watch a show that has 500+ episodes with side movies. I dont want to have to research what order and what to skip and all that. Another problem how am I suppose to choose from the 100 different recommendations. It's overwhelming af so I end up mindlessly scrolling Twitter or picking up a cheesy fantasy novel instead.
That's a fair complaint. But, I've got good news for you:
The days of 500+ episode epics are pretty much over, as manga authors of today aren't committing to doing really long series anymore like their predecessors due to the unhealthy workload that they have to take on to produce a weekly 19 page serial, so anime studios are opting for the American Seasonal model instead where you get 12-24 episodes. One Piece is the last of the old guard remaining.
What kind of genres do you like? I'll recommend some series that don't have massive episode counts.
JuJutsu Kaisen is 24 episodes + the 90 minute prequel movie so far. If you want to dip your toes in some modern anime that won't suck all of your time, that's a good starter
Beautiful animation and a good dark fantasy story with plenty of action and humor.
I've crushed JuJutsu Kaisen - whatever was available on hbo.
as far as what i like -
mushushi(sp?) I really enjoyed even though it was episodic and that sht usually annoys tf outta me.
gurren lagun(sp?) throwing galaxies at each other might have been the most badass fight scene i've ever watched
code geass - main character was badass
Clannad - sht was heartbreaking - loved it.
Neon Genesis Evangelion - dad issues and existential crisis - whats not to love
Cowboy Bebop - music was so good.
that's some off the top of my head
oh fullmetal alchemist were fun, too
I want to watch Bleach but it seems a little overwhelming to get into. I usually just watch whatever is on netflix or hbo.
my daughter would be pissed that I didnt mention Studio Ghibli - we've crushed all of those movies. Spirited Away and princess mononoke being our personal favs