Getting into Anime

Let me start by saying I didn’t want to get into Anime, but since all of my friends are watching it all the time and lately it’s all they want to talk about (well, anime and Fortnite), I decided to try to get “into” it.

I started watching some anime shows on Kissanime and even on Netflix, but I wasn’t liking what I saw. I think a big decision you need to make is whether to go with dubbed or subbed (more on that later).

Then I found this guide and it is amazing:

The Beginner’s Guide to Anime (Odyssey)

It’s a little dated because the article is three years old, but it has some really good suggestions of how to get into Anime if you’re totally new to everything, like me. It even recommends some different series to start watching and I agree with all of their choices.

I think whether or not you get into anime is highly dependent on what you choose to watch first. They recommend:

  • Cowboy Bebop
  • Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
  • Attack on Titan

These are all really good choices. These series all have deep storylines and strong characters. They are not as silly or cartoonish as a lot of other anime series.