The best anime starter kit for newcomers

Here are my top five recommendations for newcomers that will quickly make you obsessed.

As a seasoned anime viewer, I always advise newcomers to discover that bright world of (mainly) fantastic writing and animation to pick the proper programme for their first viewing.

Fortunately, I can assist them. I’ve put together a list of the five best anime for beginners to watch because not everyone has that one obsessive, too analytical friend in their lives. The fact that they’re all easily accessible on Netflix is the finest part.

However, before we get started, we should note that Death Note and Spy x Family are honourable mentions, but they aren’t included on this list because they are already sufficiently well-known in this field.

Blue Lock

Beginning with Blue Lock, a tale set in a world where Yoichi Isagi, one of the story’s protagonists, is recruited along with 299 other up-and-coming strikers to participate in an insane football programme, where challenges will keep piling up until only one player is left. The objective is to create the finest striker in the world, not to locate him. To do this, players must simply leave their previous teams and develop ego. Ichigo is unique not because he is the last to accept the offer but because he is the first.

Additionally, it’s really simply a tonne of fun! There is a diverse cast of characters with someone for everyone, and the writing is strong and only gets better with time. You won’t regret giving this a shot if you like sports, fantastic pacing, fierce competition, and character-driven storytelling.

Kimetsu No Yaiba: Demon Slayer

The anime Kimetsu No Yaiba is very dear to my heart. In fact, it’s my all-time favourite programme, and I’m a writing student. If you don’t see it at least once in your life, you’re missing out on some of the best storytelling there is. It is truly a masterpiece. When Tanjiro Kamado, our protagonist, returns home one day, he discovers that his family has been murdered and that his sister, Nezuko, has been transformed into a demon, beginning their quest to turn her back.

The plot may appear straightforward, but that only serves to make it the ideal candidate for a first anime viewing. Additionally, it provides a blank slate for the show to expertly craft itself. Demon Slayer’s characters really shine despite its stunning animation and excellent direction. Almost all of them are uniquely created because of their depth, complexity, and soul. You can genuinely connect with their souls since it is such a brilliant piece of storytelling. How illogical is that? It’s well worth your time if you enjoy good literature, imagination, and action.

My Hero Academia

Now, even if some seasoned anime watchers would disagree with me, My Hero Academia is unquestionably the best introduction for newcomers. It follows Izuku Midoriya, our protagonist who lacks quirks, in a society where the great majority of people have superhuman abilities known as “quirks.” Izuku wants to be a professional, government-paid pro-hero.

The plot is far more complex, delving into issues like how not all men are truly created equal, what precisely defines humanity, etc., in addition to having fantastic character development. Izuku does receive a quirk and a mentor in the first episode, spoiler alert, but his troubles are genuine and skillfully depicted. This is ideal for fans of superhero and action/adventure series because of its quick pacing, simple-to-understand setting, and superb storyline (at least until season three). Really ideal for any novice, just take it slow.

Blue Period

The story of Blue Period concentrates around Yatora Yaguchi, a high school student who discovers his love and passion for painting later than other people, making it much difficult for him to pursue it as a career. It is an underappreciated gem because of its approach to storytelling and people, which is grounded and realistic but nevertheless breathtaking and magical. The contrast between skill and effort and the challenges of pursuing your passion, particularly in a creative field, are likely the show’s core themes.

This is ideal for readers who want character-driven, reflective storylines that move slowly. Additionally, if you have a spark of creativity or other unconventional interests, this anime is for you.

My Happy Marriage

I had to give the shoujo genre a try, of course! After her mother dies, Miyo Saimori, a child of a loveless marriage into a psychic family, is treated like trash by her father and stepmother in the film My Happy Marriage. She’s even worse off because she didn’t have the family’s psychic powers, making her officially worthless. She thinks that her own planned marriage will enable her to flee after years of abuse that she could only bear. Things appear to be more complex with prospective husband Kyoka Kudou, though.

It explores Miyo’s trauma and inferiority complex as well as her husband’s trauma and complexity, and despite everything they’ve gone through, they might be able to support one another in their healing. It is an absolute must-watch for anyone who enjoys romance, historical fiction, deep and complex characters and topics, and an investigation of trauma. It is much deeper and more sophisticated than it first appears and also explores a magical historical universe