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From Naruto to Delicious in Dungeon: A Guide to Anime for Beginners

Since its humbler beginnings, anime has exploded in popularity, a passive pastime to some and others becoming avid fans seeking all the merch, conventions, and comradery they can get. The subculture, like the fandoms of comic books, superheroes, and video games, was once mocked as cringy and for incel geeks. Now, it’s finally recognized as a respected pastime that’s had a complete glow-up in the eyes of society in relatively recent years, even coming toe-to-toe in rivaling the popularity, like that of devoted sports fans. There have even been some nifty sources for anime, such as the database MyAnimeList or even voice actor SungWon Cho, who provides suggestions on his YouTube channel, ProZD.

From young, blossoming novices to older generations seeking a new hobby, anime has charmed many with stunning visuals, beautiful music scores, heartfelt characters, gripping plots, and all-around masterpieces of storytelling mediums. While anime in itself isn’t just a single genre or interest but a vast sea, there are also many iffy tropes and cultural differences to wade through. But with so many choices and questionable content, where does one even begin getting into such a hobby? Well, whether you’re a younger fan in need of eye protection or a more mature newbie, we’re here to help!

Ponyo – Pokemon – Dragon Ball

For the Younger Budding Anime Fans

From otaku parents starting an anime journey for their kiddos or tweens interested in the fad themselves, these picks are a bit lighter for the beginner palate. Please be advised that it is strongly suggested that parents do their due diligence in screening anime themselves since, like with any piece of media, there is always a chance of certain topics, themes, visuals, or cultural differences that may not agree with specific family values. If you’re looking for some family-friendly anime fun, you’re in luck!
If your kid enjoys collections of cool monsters, we suggest:

Or perhaps for the magical girl enthusiasts:

Want something silly or a slice-of-life? Here are some picks:

Craving action-packed and goofy adventures? Try:

For family movie night, we suggest some Studio Ghibli films:

Also worth considering:

Dr. Stone – Bocchi the Rock! – Haikyu!!

For the More Mature Viewers Seeking a New Hobby

While the following suggested anime are for those who can handle more mature themes, we strongly suggest checking out the previous picks, as there are some gems that fans of any age can enjoy! From coming-of-age to relatability, there are many anime to choose from!

Whether feeling shy or awkward, these characters will probably make you feel better about yourself, give you a giggle, or even feel relatable:

For those interested in sports and clubs:

Some somewhat educational but mostly entertaining choices:

Death Note – Fullmetal Alchemist – Toradora!

Want action and adventure? These classics tend to be a great starting point for many:

Or perhaps a bit darker/psychological/thought-provoking picks:

Looking for something a bit silly?:

Or some anime to chill out to:

A bit of fantasy to spice things up:

Romance anime that are sure to make your heart flutter:

Wolf Children – Aggretsuko – Bartender Glass of God

Apropos for the working adult:

Picks to watch about married life with your spouse:

For parents looking for a relatable break:

Movie night options include some more mature picks from Studio Ghibli:

If you’ve exhausted your Ghibli options, we suggest these even more advanced offerings:

What anime do you think is a great starting point for new fans? Let us know in the comments what picks you’d recommend as a lifelong fan or what your favorites are as a newbie!

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