Anime has been all the craze in recent years, with more and more people being introduced to the culture every year. This craze has also given rise to the number of anime being produced, along with social media being flooded with anime recommendations. In this sea of content, it can be difficult to find the perfect anime, especially in case of beginners.
People looking to enter the world of anime are more inclined towards short and engaging storylines instead of complex plots that require a lot of time investment. Here’s a list of the top 5 anime for beginners. These anime offer an engaging storyline for beginners without asking for a lot of time investment.
Top 5 Beginner Friendly Anime
1. Death Note
Probably the go-to recommendation for anyone looking for beginner friendly anime, Death Note does a good job of setting the expectations for beginners. Based on the manga by Tsugumi Ohba, Death Note is a mystery, psychological thriller anime that centres around Light Yagami. It follows him, a bright student in Tokyo who comes across a Death Note, a mysterious book that has the power to kill any person whose name has been written in it. The story moves forward as Light utilises the powers of the Death Note to become a vigilante under the name “Kira” with a special task force on the mission to stop him in his tracks.
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2. Erased
Keeping things in the same genre of mystery thrillers, Erased is a 2016 anime that offers the audience a roller coaster ride in a story that only runs for 12 episodes. Based on a manga by Kei Sanbe, Erased is the story of a 29-year-old Satoru Fujinuma, a struggling Mangaka who possesses “Revival,” an involuntary ability that allows him to undo life-threatening situations. The story follows him as he is sent back 18 years to undo his mother’s murder and save the victims of a serial killer.
3. Assassination Classroom
Taking a more light-hearted yet emotional turn, Assassination Classroom is a science fiction comedy anime adapted from a manga by Yusei Matsui. It is the story of a junior high class of misfits, class 3-E, that is tasked with killing their teacher, an Octopus-like being who destroyed 70% of the moon. The anime follows the students as they learn life-changing lessons from their teacher while actively trying to kill him in a story that builds up to an emotional ending.
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4. Dorohedoro
Another good recommendation for beginners is Dorohedoro, an anime set in a dystopian world. It is the story of Caiman, a lizard man who is seeking revenge from the sorcerer who is responsible for his present condition. The anime follows Caiman wanders from the human world and the sorceress world until he catches the attention of the sorcerer supreme, who sends his men after him. Doroherdoro stands out among generic anime as an attempt at unique storytelling with a unique concept.
5. Death Parade
To end the list of anime for beginners is a thought-provoking anime, Death Parade. It revolves around Quindecim Bar, a place where the dead are judged. The bar hosts games for the recently dead, with their fate relying on the outcome of the game. The anime explores complex themes, with characters navigating their shades of grey in every episode, and sound judgment being called for by the hosts at the end.
This wraps our list of five beginner friendly anime. From psychological thrillers that will give you a taste of what anime can offer to thought-provoking anime that will be a memorable watch.
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