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The Anime I Always Say Yes to Watching
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items I've been watching anime for over twenty years. In that time I've watched a lot of anime (good and bad). There are some series (and movies) that hold a special place for me and I rewatch or will always say yes to watching when someone offers it.
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Anime that Got me into Anime
Anime that Got me Back into Anime
Anime Movies
Anime that Got me into Anime
Anime that I grew up watching or discovered during my teens and early twenties that really solidified my love of anime.
Dragonballz is my favorite anime. I first got into it by watching the series and movies on toonami back in the late 90s. When the buu saga happened, I watched it as it aired for the first time. Years later, I'm still rewatching the series, (and super...
Dragon Ball Z
I adore this series for its humor and narrative. I also read the entire manga series multiple times and cannot recommend either enough!
It follows Haruhi Fujioka, a scholarship student attending the prestigious Ouran Academy. After accidentally breaking an expensive vase belonging to the school’s glamorous Host Club, Haruhi must work off the debt by joining its eccentric members.
It follows Haruhi Fujioka, a scholarship student attending the prestigious Ouran Academy. After accidentally breaking an expensive vase belonging to the school’s glamorous Host Club, Haruhi must work off the debt by joining its eccentric members.
Ouran High School Host Club
I was first introduced to Yu Yu Hakusho back when it aired on Adult Swim. I loved (and still love) the pacing, characters, music, and narrative. In the time since, I've watched it more times than I can count.
It follows Yusuke Urameshi, a 14-year old delinquent, who sacrifices his life to save a young boy. He gets resurrected and becomes a spirit detective and this show follows his trials as he grows up and tries to keep the human and spirit realms safe.
It follows Yusuke Urameshi, a 14-year old delinquent, who sacrifices his life to save a young boy. He gets resurrected and becomes a spirit detective and this show follows his trials as he grows up and tries to keep the human and spirit realms safe.
Yu Yu Hakusho
I was first introduced to Inuyasha when it aired on Adult Swim in the early 2000s. I would actually record the episodes and watch them before school too. I still go back and rewatch it, and recently trekked through the entire series again.
It follows Kagome, a young girl who gets transported to feudal japan. There she, Inuyasha, as well as other friends, fight againist the evil Naraku and try to find the shards of a jewel that bestows great power to its owner.
It follows Kagome, a young girl who gets transported to feudal japan. There she, Inuyasha, as well as other friends, fight againist the evil Naraku and try to find the shards of a jewel that bestows great power to its owner.
InuYasha
This is an incredible horror anime that doesn't get enough recognition. It's based on a manga and light novel series. The story is very well crafted and some moments are genuinely scary.
Ghost Hunt follows the ghost hunting adventures of Mai Taniyama, a first-year high school student who becomes involved with Shibuya Psychic Research (SPR) and its young manager, Kazuya Shibuya.
Ghost Hunt follows the ghost hunting adventures of Mai Taniyama, a first-year high school student who becomes involved with Shibuya Psychic Research (SPR) and its young manager, Kazuya Shibuya.
Ghost-Hunt
It is a tough call for me personally on whether or not I prefer the original or remake of the Fullmetal Alchemist anime. However, I have to go with Brotherhood because it is the complete manga in anime form and fleshed out in ways the first series mi...
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood follows brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric, who use alchemy in a forbidden attempt to resurrect their mother, leaving Edward with a mechanical arm and leg and Alphonse trapped in a suit of armor. Determined to restore...
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood follows brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric, who use alchemy in a forbidden attempt to resurrect their mother, leaving Edward with a mechanical arm and leg and Alphonse trapped in a suit of armor. Determined to restore...
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Anime that Got me Back into Anime
I went through a spell where I didn't really watch anime but these shows got me back into it.
I absolutely adore this anime and have read the manga and light novels in addition to the show. It follows Maomao, a young apothecary who is kidnapped and forced to work in the palace. She is spotted by Jinshi, after recognizing that makeup is poison...
What stands out in this story is the medical aspects, the characters and animation.
What stands out in this story is the medical aspects, the characters and animation.
The Apothecary Diaries
A friend told me they had watched this series three times, and that was all it took for me to give it a chance. The animation is incredible and it is both dark and compelling.
Oshi no Ko follows a doctor and a young patient who are reincarnated as the twin children of their favorite idol, Ai Hoshino, gaining an inside look at the glamorous but often dark and exploitative world of the Japanese entertainment industry. After ...
Oshi no Ko follows a doctor and a young patient who are reincarnated as the twin children of their favorite idol, Ai Hoshino, gaining an inside look at the glamorous but often dark and exploitative world of the Japanese entertainment industry. After ...
OSHI NO KO
Ghost Stories has an infamous story because it is incredibly funny and crude. Long story short, it was mediocre in Japan but when the rights were bought in the US, they were given free-range to add whatever dialogue they wanted (as long as the origin...
If you haven't seen it, give it a watch. Just be aware that it can be a bit offensive.
If you haven't seen it, give it a watch. Just be aware that it can be a bit offensive.
Ghost Stories
This anime is the most emotional rollercoaster I've ever experienced. It also really makes you contemplate the topic of memories and mortality. It will also break your heart.
To Your Eternity follows an immortal being that begins as an emotionless sphere and gradually takes on the forms of the people and creatures it encounters, learning about humanity through their experiences. As it forms deep bonds with others and face...
To Your Eternity follows an immortal being that begins as an emotionless sphere and gradually takes on the forms of the people and creatures it encounters, learning about humanity through their experiences. As it forms deep bonds with others and face...
To Your Eternity
Anime Movies
These are the anime movies that I rewatch and always insist someone watches with me right then and there if they haven't seen it before.
Princess Mononoke is often considered one of the best anime movies ever made, and for good reason. The story, animation and message are incredible. I've rewatched it numerous times and I always notice something else or have a deeper understanding of ...
In Princess Mononoke, a young warrior, Ashitaka, journeys to find a cure for a deadly curse and becomes caught in a conflict between a mining settlement and the forest spirits fighting to protect their home. As he encounters San, a human girl raised ...
In Princess Mononoke, a young warrior, Ashitaka, journeys to find a cure for a deadly curse and becomes caught in a conflict between a mining settlement and the forest spirits fighting to protect their home. As he encounters San, a human girl raised ...
Princess Mononoke
Spirited Away is probably my favorite studio Ghibli film because of the story, animation style, setting and characters.
In Spirited Away, a young girl named Chihiro becomes trapped in a mysterious spirit world after her parents are transformed into pigs. To save her family and return to the human world, she must work at a bathhouse for spirits.
In Spirited Away, a young girl named Chihiro becomes trapped in a mysterious spirit world after her parents are transformed into pigs. To save her family and return to the human world, she must work at a bathhouse for spirits.
Spirited Away
I almost hesitate to put this on the list because its a heart-breaking movie. If you want a good cry, or are interested in World War II (and Japan) this is an important film to watch.
Grave of the Fireflies follows a teenage boy named Seita and his younger sister, Setsuko, as they struggle to survive in Japan during the final months of World War II after losing their home and family. Facing starvation, illness, and the devastation...
Grave of the Fireflies follows a teenage boy named Seita and his younger sister, Setsuko, as they struggle to survive in Japan during the final months of World War II after losing their home and family. Facing starvation, illness, and the devastation...
Grave of the Fireflies
I love time travel and after learning about this back when it first released, I knew I had to watch it. It's worth noting that its director is Mamoru Hosoda. The animation style is unique, and the narrative is rich and emotional.
In The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, high school student Makoto discovers she can leap backward through time and begins using her newfound ability to fix everyday problems and avoid awkward situations. However, as her repeated time jumps affect the li...
In The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, high school student Makoto discovers she can leap backward through time and begins using her newfound ability to fix everyday problems and avoid awkward situations. However, as her repeated time jumps affect the li...
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
This movie is absolutely incredible and is a beautiful retelling of the classic Japanese tale about the moon princess, Kaguya.
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya follows a tiny, mysterious girl discovered inside a bamboo stalk who grows into a beautiful young woman and is raised by a bamboo cutter and his wife. As her parents attempt to secure her a life of wealth and status, K...
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya follows a tiny, mysterious girl discovered inside a bamboo stalk who grows into a beautiful young woman and is raised by a bamboo cutter and his wife. As her parents attempt to secure her a life of wealth and status, K...
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya