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beginner guide to: anime (show recommendation)
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items Anime can definitely have its “cringey” moments, and it’s fair if that’s not your thing. But avoiding it entirely means missing out on some genuinely incredible stories. So here are a few recommendations for beginners, especially if you prefer someth...
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Psychological/Crime Thrillers
Romance / Drama
Coming of age and slice of life
Fantasy
Psychological/Crime Thrillers
In case you're a fan of this genre you'll love the recommendations I have for you. This is one of my favorite genres so these ones are all my 10/10s
crime-thriller, mafia drama, historical - Again one of my 10/10s, the only downside to this one is that it's really short
91 Days
Psychological mystery, historical thriller, crime drama 🎭 One of my absolute favorites and my best recommendation for people that never watched anime but want to experience a really cool and interesting story. No "anime cliché" moments. It's like a ...
Moriarty the Patriot (TV Series 2020–2022)
psychological thriller ; one of the best anime movies ever made. Let's just say that the movie "Black Swan" got HEAVILY inspired by this one.
Perfect Blue (1997)
Psychological thriller, mystery, supernatural crime drama 🎭 Hands down my favorite anime, extremely popular but for a REALLY good reason. Take it from someone who watched 170+ animes. 🫣
Death Note (TV Series 2006–2007)
psychological thriller, mystery Back in the day I rated this one a 10/10 for it's amazing story and great character design it really doesn't feel like you're watching an anime, but right now I'll give it a 9/10 considering that they could'be made ...
Monster
Action-packed crime thriller and psychological drama 🎭 My absolute number one. I do have to mention that this anime is REALLY heavy and extra emotional so let's just say you've been warned.
Banana Fish (TV Series 2018)
dark fantasy, post-apocalyptic action anime with significant elements of horror, drama, and political thriller. It doesn't have the tittle of best anime ever made for no reason.
Watch Attack on Titan
Romance / Drama
Some of the romance recommendations I had to move to fantasy considering they're more this than that. Romance isn't really the best anime genre to look for "non anime clichés"
Romance-drama, I know that the art style might put you off at first but trust me this show is SOOOO worth it. You will probably cry tho-
Nana (TV Series 2006–2007)
romantic fantasy and supernatural drama. 🎭 One of the best anime movies ever made, the visuals in this anime are absolutely INSANE. It starts off like "freaky friday" and then it turns into something completely different
Your Name. (2016)
Coming of age and slice of life
Unlike traditional dramas with huge plot twists or villains, these stories find significance in the realistic moments.
psychological drama and a coming-of-age story ; yes this one is on my profile picture too! It's just my absolute favorite movie of all time. Such a bittersweet coming of age story and the visuals are just so nostalgic 💕🍀
When Marnie Was There (2014)
war drama and slice-of-life ; absolutely heartbreaking anime movie about civilians during ww2 😔 I couldn't bring myself to rewatch it but it really left a mark on me
In This Corner of the World (2016)
coming-of-age, psychological drama, and slice-of-life ; great comig of age story about chasing your dreams 💤
Look Back (2024)
Fantasy
Keep in mind that fantasy is a very broad term! That's why I put genres for every single one so you don't get confused 💕
fantasy adventure ; just keep in mind that this anime was the first ever anime movie to win an oscar! absolutely deserved 💕
Spirited Away (2001)
family fantasy and slice of life anime film ; such a cute film, it reminds me so much of the time i spent in my hometown, it's nostalgic
My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
fantasy, adventure, and romance ; one of the best ghibli movies in my opinion, visually stunning, heartwarming story just overall great
Howl's Moving Castle (2004)