Let’s face it: there’s a sea of anime to choose from. We have made it easier for you.

A veteran anime lover can tell you about the best of anime to watch. But not every one of them will grab the attention of a beginner.

For a beginner anime watcher, it isn’t about what anime has the highest recommendations but rather what kind of anime you’d like to watch. If you are a sucker for romance anime, there’s a one separate lot to choose from. If you want to experience some shounen anime, there’s another lot to pick from. So, if your friend enjoys Vinland Saga, you might not be a fan of medieval hero action drama. You see what we mean?

Here we have listed the best anime suited for beginners. This is a compiled list of anime series and movies.

Attack on Titan

Why recommend AOT? For a beginner, the fast paced first episode will grab the attention of someone who is a beginner anime watcher. There’s definitive characters and enough emotions tied together with the plot that will keep you glued. We wouldn’t be surprised if you binge watched the entire season in one day. Come for the hype, stay for the quality. You won’t be disappointed.

Naruto

Follow the journey of a young ninja named Naruto Uzumaki as he strives to become the strongest ninja in his village. With action, adventure, and valuable life lessons, this classic shonen anime is a must-watch for all newcomers.

Death Note

Enter a world of moral ambiguity and psychological thrills as high school student Light Yagami gains a supernatural notebook that allows him to kill anyone whose name he writes in it. Follow the cat-and-mouse game between Light and genius detective L, and ponder the nature of justice and morality.

Your Lie in April

Experience a touching and emotional story about a young pianist named Kosei Arima, who finds his way back to music with the help of a talented violinist named Kaori Miyazono. We recommend this ‘cause this movie will make you ugly cry and if you haven’t ugly cried watching anime movie, you haven’t tasted the real feels of it.

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric as they search for the Philosopher's Stone to restore their bodies after a failed attempt at human transmutation. The animation is stunning, well crafted characters, and a thought-provoking story. Also, how cool is Roy Mustang?

Grand Blue

Enter the world of Iori Kitahara, a college student who moves to a coastal town to attend school and joins a diving club with his friends. With hilarious comedy, relatable characters, and stunning visuals of the ocean, this anime is perfect for anyone who wants to escape to a seaside paradise.

Spirited Away

You haven’t quite experienced anime until watching Studio Ghibli. This Oscar winner follows young Chihiro who is transported to a spirit world where she must work in a bathhouse to save her parents. The heartwarming story, stunning visuals and memorable characters is enough to appreciate Studio Ghibli.