Anime has quickly become one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the world, making many people curious about the best anime for beginners. The anime has a long and rich history, many anime series are popular and have a long history, for example One Piece, with more than 1,000 episodes at the moment. This list is statistically designed to introduce anime suitable for newcomers to the anime world. The anime on this list range from action, romance, drama to comedy.
1 Chainsaw Man (2022)
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Trailer Chainsaw man
As one of the hottest new series in recent years, Chainsaw Man has quickly become a favorite anime by experienced people alike, but it's also a great movie to start with. Adapted from the popular manga series of the same name, it focuses on Chainsaw Man, who is Denji himself, who is saved from brutal death by a chainsaw demon absorbed into his body. As a result, he was blended in with that creature and he now has the ability to turn parts of his body into chainsaws. Bloody, action-packed, and funny, Chainsaw Man brings both the dark and light sides of anime to a single movie.
English: Chainsaw Man
Premiere: 2022
Genre: Shounen, Action Fiction, Comedy Horror
Character Name: Denji, Makima, Pochita
Cast: Toya Kikunosuke, Ryan Colt Levy, Tomori Kusunoki,...
Runtime: 12 episodes
Author: Tatsuki Fujimoto
Directors: Ryū Nakayama, Makoto Nakazono
Hiroshi Seko
Studio: MAPPA
2 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba (2019)
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Trailer Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba
Anime is famous for its epic, unique fighting scenes and there is no shortage of options in this field. What makes Demon Slayer such a perfect and unique anime series for beginners is how it takes great graphics to a new level. This series follows young Tanjiro Kamado, who, after losing his family to a demon attack, discovers his sister is still alive, but has become a demon. Desperate to save his last family, Tanjiro agrees to become a demon slayer to find a cure, confronting fearsome foes with extraordinary courage. With a touching story, complex characters, and stunning art, Demon Slayer is an anime not to be missed for action seekers.
English: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba
Premiere: 2019
Genre: Shounen, Action
Character Name: Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu,...
Cast: Hanae Natsuki, Shimono Hiro, Reina Ueda...
Duration: 23 Episodes
Author: Gotouge Koyoharu
Directed by: Sotozaki Haruo
Ufotable
Studio: Ufotable
3 The Promised Neverland (2019-2021)
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Trailer The Promised Neverland
The Promised Neverland, a relatively new work for anime beginners, starts with heartwarming scenes before moving on to the dark and thrilling fantasy genre. This series follows Emma and her friends Ray and Norman as they attempt to escape the orphanage they live in without revealing to their caregivers, creating many tense moments that keep audiences entertained box. The first season offered a thrilling experience for mind prank fans, while the second season received less enthusiastic reviews. The choice of genre makes The Promised Neverland quite unique in this regard, and is an anime series suitable for those who enjoy Hollywood-style thrillers.
English: The Promised Neverland
Premiere: 2019
Genre: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Horror
Character Name: Emma, Ray, Norman,
Cast: Morohoshi Sumire, Erisa Kuon
Duration: 23 episodes
Author: Kaiu Shirai
Directed by: Kanbe Mamoru
Ono Toshiya
Studio: CloverWorks
4 Spy X Family (2022-)
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Trailer Spy X Family
Spy x Family is an anime series suitable for beginners, offering the perfect balance between action and humor. The series focuses on super-spy Loid Forger and the "family" he recruits as part of a cover-up mission, including the dangerous assassin Yor and six-year-old mind-reading girl Anya. The special thing is that none of them recognize each other's true identities (except Anya), leading to many funny situations when they try to keep their secrets. Despite that paranormal element, the day-to-day interactions in the Forger family make the film always interesting. The second season of Spy x Family is in production, so it's a great time for newcomers to the anime to explore the series.
English: Spy X Family
Premiere: 2022
Genre: Action, Comedy
Character Name: Yor, Anya, Forger
Cast: Takuya Eguchi, Atsumi Tanezaki, Saori Hayama,...
Duration: 25 episodes
Author: Tatsuya Endo
Director: Kazuhiro Furuhashi
Tomomi Kawaguchi
Studio: Wit Studio
5 Cardcaptor Sakura (1998-2000)
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Trailer Cardcaptor Sakura
Cardcaptor Sakura, a classic series of the 90s, shaped the Female Magician genre and is an excellent anime for those interested in series for girls. The series has four seasons with multiple episodes about Sakura Kinomoto, who accidentally unleashes a deck of magic cards. With the help of her best friend Tomoyo and rival Syaoran Li, Sakura embarks on an involuntary adventure to collect all the magic cards and put an end to the chaos they bring. This is a fun series with a slowly building system of lore that can attract viewers. Newcomers to the anime world can connect with Cardcaptor Sakura and look ahead to its sequel, the 2018 series, Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card.
English: Cardcaptor Sakura
Premiere: 1998
Genre: Romance
Character names: Sakura, Yukito, Tomoyo,..
Starring: Tange Sakura, Junko Iwao, Motoko Kumai...
Runtime: 70 episodes
Author: CLAMP
Director: Morio Asaka
Nanase Ohkawa
Studio: Madhouse
6 Toradora! (2008-2009)
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Trailer Toradora
Toradora! is a teen romantic comedy with many touching moments. Two teenagers, Ryuji and Taiga, find common ground when they realize that they both like an unattainable classmate. They decide to help each other in flirting, but in the way of a romantic comedy, they fall in love instead of each other. Tracing the friendship between Taiga and Ryuji is one of the strongest aspects of the series, as the two often appear to be insufferable, yet clearly best friends. Romantic comedies often have memorable confessions, but the way Toradora builds their relationship in a cute and relatable way makes it especially perfect as an anime for beginners.
English: Toradora!
Premiere: 2008
Genre: Romance, Slice of Life, Comedy
Character Name: Ryuji, Taiga
Actors: Majima Junji, Kugimiya Rie, Nojima Hirofumi,...
Duration: 25 episodes
Author: Takemiya Yuyuko
Directed by: Nagai Tatsuyuki
Screenplay: Okada Mari
Studio: J.C.Staff
7 Lupin the Third Part IV: The Italian Adventure (2015)
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Trailer Lupin the Third Part IV: The Italian Adventure
The Lupin the Third franchise has a long history, but it is a great starting anime thanks to the fact that viewers can start watching any season without information from previous seasons. This series follows criminal Lupin the Third and his teammates, gunner Jigen and samurai Goemon, in a plan to steal, avoid the tireless pursuit of Inspector Zenigata and sometimes save the world along the way. The Italian Adventure takes this team to Italy, and it's the perfect combination of elements that make Lupin interesting: action, silly humor, and likable characters.
English: Lupin the Third Part IV: The Italian Adventure
Premiere: 2015
Genre: Shounen, Comedy
Character names: Lupin, Goemon, Jigen
Cast: Kanichi Kurita, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Daisuke Namikawa,...
Duration: 26 episodes
Author: Naoya Hayakawa
Director: Kazuhide Tomonaga
Yu Kiyozono
Studio: Telecom Animation Film
the Third có một lịch sử dài, nhưng nó lại là một bộ anime khởi đầu tuyệt vời nhờ vào việc người xem có thể bắt đầu xem bất kỳ mùa nào mà không cần thông tin từ các mùa trước. Series này theo chân tên tội phạm Lupin the Third và các đồng đội của anh, xạ thủ Jigen và samurai Goemon, trong cuộc lên kế hoạch trộm cắp, tránh sự truy đuổi của thanh tra Zenigata không mỏi mệt và đôi khi cứu thế giới trên đường đi. The Italian Adventure đưa đội ngũ này đến Ý, và đó là sự kết hợp hoàn hảo của những yếu tố làm cho Lupin trở nên thú vị: hành động, hài hước ngớ ngẩn và những nhân vật đáng yêu.
- Tiếng Anh: Lupin the Third Part IV: The Italian Adventure
- Công chiếu: 2015
- Thể loại: Shounen, Comedy
- Tên nhân vật: Lupin, Goemon, Jigen
- Diễn Viên: Kanichi Kurita, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Daisuke Namikawa,...
- Thời Lượng: 26 tập
- Tác giả: Naoya Hayakawa
- Đạo diễn: Kazuhide Tomonaga
- Kịch bản: Yu Kiyozono
- Studio: Telecom Animation Film
8 The Ancient Magus' Bride (2017)
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Trailer The Ancient Magus' Bride
Ancient Magus Bride offers a legend-like story in a magical version of modern Britain, where magical creatures and fairies dwell in the wilderness, far removed from human society. Even if you're just starting to watch anime, audiences may recognize familiar Western cultural touches in the series, from a gloomy church to dragons and even the famous couple Titania and Oberon. The fascinating character with a skull-shaped head, Elias, is sure to keep viewers hooked, unlike what the title implies. Fans who love the first season can also eagerly await the highly anticipated second season to premiere in 2023.
English: The Ancient Magus' Bride
Premiere: 2017
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Character Name: Elias, Titania
Cast: Ricco Fajardo, Touka Justin Briner,...
Runtime: 33 episodes
Author: Kore Yamazaki
Director: Norihiro Naganuma
Written by: Hirotsugu Ose
Studio: Wit Studio
9 Cells At Work! (2018)
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Trailer Cells At Work!
Few works of fiction have depicted the inner workings of the human body as interestingly as Cells at Work! in true anime style. In the world of this series, the human body is a vast city with apartments, furnaces and pipes, and personality cells working hard to maintain everything. This is a bit odd for a starter anime, but many of the best anime come face-to-face with the oddity. Beautifully animated, Cells at Work explains the science clearly (it's an educational show), and the humor is subtle. Even in the series there are fight scenes, with white blood cells and T cells killing bacteria and viruses, so even action buffs will never get bored. The show had two short seasons and a dark spinoff, called Cells at Work: Code Black, which focused on the workings of an unhealthy body.
English: Cells At Work!
Premiere: 2018
Genre: Comedy, Action
Character Name: White Blood, Red Blood
Duration: 13 episodes
Author: Akane Shimizu
Studio: David Production
10 Dr. Stone (2019-)
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Trailer Dr. Stone
Dr. Stone is another educational animated series with an engaging storyline. The plot focuses on a mysterious energy wave that turns the entire population of Earth to stone. Everything stayed the same until 3,700 years later, when the teenage genius Senku Ishigami woke up to find himself in a changed world. He is in the Neolithic age, and with the power of science and faith in humanity, he will rebuild everything, invention discovered once. The diverse team of eccentric characters in Dr. Stone also makes the story come alive, each character has their own characteristics. Like the main character passionate about science, Dr. Stone emphasizes the creativity of anime, and for that reason it is an ideal anime series to start
English: Dr. Stone
Premiere: 2019
Genre: Action, Supernatural
Character Name: Senku, Tsukasa, Hyoga
Actors: Kobayashi Yūsuke, Furukawa Makoto, Nakamura Yuichi,...
Duration: 11 Episodes
Author: Inagaki Riichiro
Directed by: Iino Shinya
Kido Yuichiro
Studio: TMS/8PAN
11 Plastic Memories (2015)
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Trailer Plastic Memories
Fans of the science fiction and romance genres may enjoy this anime series, which combines elements of Blade Runner and The Fault in Our Stars to form a special combination. In this world, humanoid robots have become a reality, but they have a limited lifespan and must be utilized manually, sometimes against their will. The male protagonist Tsukasa Mizugaki is a new employee hired to "enjoy" the robot, and his companion is Isla, a robot who is about to be "enjoyed" voluntarily. Unfortunately, that didn't stop him from falling in love with Isla in an anime series that left the audience in tears
English: Plastic Memories
Premiere: 2015
Genre: Drama, Romance
Character Name: Isla, Tsukasa Mizugaki
Cast: Yasuaki Takumi, Sora Amamiya,...
Duration: 13 episodes
Author: Hayashi Naotaka
Director: Yoshiyuki Fujiwara
Naotaka Hayashi
Studio: Doga Kobo
12 Little Witch Academia (2013)
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Trailer Little Witch Academia
While new anime fans are often introduced to the buzzing action anime My Hero Academia, the two series have more in common than just the title. In both films, an unusual "ordinary" kid is inspired by his hero, then enrolls in a special school to imitate that hero.
In Little Witch Academia, that orator is Akko, who aspires to become a witch to help people and make them happy. Her magical powers are limited, but she's trying, and Little Witch Academia follows her as she makes new friends at the witch school. The gentle tone of the series makes it accessible to those new to the anime world, and is therefore a great choice for anime for newbies.
English: Little Witch Academia
Premiere: 2013
Genre: Family, Comedy
Character Name: Akko, Sucy
Actors: Megumo Han, Fumiko Orikasa
Duration: 2 episodes
Author: Yoh Yoshinari
Directed by: Yoshinari
Screenplay: Masahiko Otsuka
Studio: Trigger
13 RWBY (2013-)
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Trailer RWBY
With nine seasons so far, maybe no one thinks RWBY is a suitable anime for beginners, but the fact is that it's surprisingly short. Although there are many seasons, the first episodes are very short, there are episodes that last no more than 2 minutes, making it very quick to watch this series.
RWBY follows Team RWBY and their teammates on their journey to become Hunters in a world haunted by monsters, known in RWBY as the Grimm. On that journey, they will embark on an adventure to defeat the mysterious woman Salem. With the live-to-video film slated for release in 2023, RWBY is an action-adventure anime series that continues to deliver dramatic matchups.
English: RWBY
Premiere: 2013
Genre: Animation, Action
Character Name: Yang Xiao Long, Salem,
Cast: Saori Hayami, Yoko Hikasa
Runtime: 116 episodes
Author: Monty Oum
Director: Matt Hullum
Written by: Bunrie Burns
Studio: Rosster Teeth
14 Parasyte: The Maxim (2014-2015)
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Trailer Parasyte: The Maxim
Parasyte: The Maxim may be one of the most underrated anime series of the past decade. Based on a classic manga series from the 90s, Parasyte tells the story of a young man named Shinichi who wakes up to find his right hand has been eaten and replaced with an alien parasite. The aliens, eventually known as Migi, are part of an invading force that is silently invading Earth, and Shinichi must learn to live with the parasitic creatures if he wants to stand a chance against them. Although a bit dark (viewers have to accept the phenomenon of body horror), the intriguing characters and their evolution throughout the series make Parasyte a must-watch.
English: Parasyte: The Maxim
Premiere: 2014
Genre: Animation, Action
Character Name: Shinichi, Migi
Duration: 24 episodes
Author: Hitoshi Iwaaki
Director: Kenichi Shimizu
Toshio Nakatani
Studio: Madhouse
15 Yuri!!! On Ice (2016)
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Trailer Yuri!!! On Ice
Yuri!!! on Ice is one of the few examples of LGBT+ love stories in anime. This anime follows the protagonist Yuri, a Japanese skater who is thinking about quitting the sport, but ends up attracting the attention of Victor Nikiforov, one of the most famous skaters in the world. Victor becomes Yuri's coach as Yuri rediscovers his interest in the sport, and an adorable love story begins to develop between the two characters. Yuri!!! on Ice is sweet and emotional, one of the best anime to watch for beginners looking for an LGBT+ love story.
English: Yuri!!! On Ice
Premiere: 2016
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Character Name: Victor, Yuri
Cast: Yuri Katsuki, Monika Rail
Duration: 12 episodes
Author: Sayo Yamamoto
Director: Sayo Yamamoto
Mitsuro Kubo
Studio: Mappa
