What are some of the best anime to watch for beginners and newcomers? There is a vast library of shows to get started on, across multiple streaming platforms. If you are new to this genre, here are some of the best anime to watch for beginners & newcomers.
Best anime to watch for beginners & newcomers
Spirited Away
Spirited Away is an award-winning film from the famous animation studio, Studio Ghibli. The plot follows ten-year-old Chihiro, who finds herself in the world of spirits. A witch named Yubaba turns her parents into pigs. With that, Chihiro works in Yubaba’s bathhouse to set herself and her parents free and eventually return to their world. The movie is a wonderful watch for anyone looking for something heartwarming.
In general, many of the Studio Ghibli films are a good starting point for anyone who wants to get into anime.
Ouran High School Host Club
Ouran High School Host Club is a must-watch for fans of romantic comedy and satire. The light-hearted series follows Haruhi Fujioka, a scholarship student studying at the Ouran Academy, a private school for elite rich kids. After accidentally breaking an incredibly expensive vase in the Host Club’s room, she’s forced to join the club and work off her debt. Initially, the Host Club members mistake her for a boy. But they decide that Haruhi should keep pretending to be a boy and entertain girls as an official Host Club member.
The show is a light watch, and it’s fun to see the different shenanigans the Host Club gets into.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Beginners might think Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is too long of a watch because it has 64 episodes. However, the show is definitely a must-watch, especially if you’re a fan of adventure and fantasy series. It follows brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric, who attempt to bring their deceased mother back to life using alchemy. However, it is taboo, and the brothers fail the transmutation. Edward loses some body parts, while Alphonse’s soul is bound to a suit of armor. To get their bodies back, the brothers go on a journey to look for the Philosopher’s Stone.
For many people, the series is one of the best anime shows of all time. Beginners and newcomers will definitely get hooked.
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