Anime is so popular worldwide because of its diverse storylines, and the fantastic plot or the absurd plot can make the anime intriguing and entertaining to watch. The wide range of genres gives beginners something to enjoy.
But the main reason anime is loved around the world, and there are so many anime fans is because the characters of the show are relatable, and it does not only talk about good things like romance and happiness but also dark and related topics like sadness and depression, and sometimes it can get dark, but they always remain colorful and cute
Moreover, anime is available on renowned OTT platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, but if you are looking for an anime-only dedicated platform then Crunchyroll and Funimation are the platforms where you can watch thousands of anime new and old, both.
So, if you are enjoying anime and looking for some good starter anime, here are the 25 best anime for beginners. It was chosen on the IMDB Rating if it had made a mark in society and did it pave the way for the industry and the genre.
25. Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood
- Directed by: Yasuhiro Irie
- Written by: Hiroshi Onogi
- Studio: Bones
- Cast: Romi Park voiced Edward Elric (Sub); Rie Kugimiya voiced Alphonse Elric (Sub); Megumi Takamoto said Winry Rockbell (Sub)
- IMDB Rating: 9.1/ 10
- Available on: It can be streamed on Crunchyroll, Hulu, and HBO Max.
The anime tells us about the story of Edward and Alphonse, who are devastated as an experiment goes horrifyingly wrong in the Elric house. In the investigation, they lose their mother. They ignored human principles as the brothers tried to bring their deceased mother back to life.
However, in the process of bringing their mother back to life, they suffered another catastrophic loss as Edward lost a leg, and he had to sacrifice one of his arms to keep Alphonse’s soul in the human realm that had been disintegrated. Edward put Alphonse’s soul in a suit of armor. The brothers made utilities for themselves and trained hard for years to go on the quest for the “Philosopher’s Stone” to restore their bodies.
Brotherhood Fullmetal Alchemist is a fantastic anime, and it is hard to say the best aspect of the show as the plot is gripping from the very beginning, the show’s arcs are one of the best, and the show’s characters are shown, with great love. It is not only with the main characters as they offer equal love to all the characters, and each gets some development as the show progresses. Lastly, the show’s magnificent music and anime fans would agree that they enjoy listening to it.
24. Attack On Titan
- Directed by: Tetsuro Araki
- Written by: Shintaro Kawakubo
- Studio: MAPPA
- Cast: Yuki Kaji voiced Eren Yeager (Sub); Yui Ashikawa voiced Mikasa (Sub); Marin Inoue said Armin Arlert (Sub).
- IMDB Rating: 9.1/ 10
- Available on: It can be streamed on Hulu and Disney+.
The story of Attack On Titan is set in a fictional world where humans live in cities covered by three walls that will protect them from Titans; they are gigantic human-eating creatures. The story centers around Eren Yeager, a young boy who pledges to take down every last Titan, after they destroyed his hometown and during the invasion, his mother was eaten alive by one of the Titans.
Attack On Titan is one of the best anime because of the storyline and setting, the characters and the character development, the media, the animation style, and longevity. Many anime fans would say that this anime is overrated, but not because the episodes of Attack On Titan have dominated the IMDB Rating, and the episode “From You, 2000 Years Ago” was labeled as the most excellent episode of all time on IMDB.
Not everyone can watch This dark fantasy anime because there are many body horror scenes, and if you are faint-hearted, you may find it challenging to manage. The anime also features a film that was fun to watch. It was one of the most iconic films ever created, and fans of the show loved it.
23. Hunter X Hunter
- Directed by: Noriyuki Abe
- Written by: Hiroshi Hashimoto
- Studio: Pierrot
- Cast: Gon Freecss, voiced by Junko Takeuchi (Sub); Killua Zoldyck, expressed by Kanako Mitsuhashi (Sub); Kurapika, defined by Yuki Kaida; Leorio Paladiknight, defined by Hozumi Goda (Sub); Hisoka, voiced by Hiroki Takahashi (Sub).
- IMDB Rating: 9.0/ 10
- Available on: It can be streamed on Netflix.
The story follows the story of Gon, a young boy who wants to become a Hunter like his father, and he learns that to become a renowned Hunter, he left his son. He wants to become a Hunter like his father and wants to find him.
This is a great anime that has left its mark in anime history. This was the best in its anime genre because it did not have a complicated plot, the show’s characters were fantastic, the voice actors were excellent, and it perfectly fitted the characters they were playing.
As a result, this is the best starter anime for beginners, and there are two versions of it, one released in the 90s and the other the remake; neither of the versions is different as the new version is the remake of the 90s which features minor and irrelevant variations to the primary plot of the show.
22. Cowboy Bebop
- Directed by: Shinichiro Watanabe
- Written by: Keiko Nobumoto
- Studio: Sunrise
- Cast: Aoi Tada voiced Edward Wong (Sub); Unsho Ishizuka said Jet Black (Sub); Megumi Hayashibara said Faye Valentine (Sub).
- IMDB Rating: 8.9/ 10
- Available on: It can be streamed on Netflix and Hulu Plus.
This sci-fi anime is set in a futuristic world where humans have taken a massive leap in all spheres of life, and as a result, they have managed to live on different planets and galaxies. As a result of this leap, there is also a massive leap in the crime rate around the universe.
To lower crime worldwide, Inter Solar System Police proposed legal bounty hunters or cowboys who will be paid for hunting criminals. The show’s main characters are Spike Spiegel, Jet Black, Faye Valentine, a con artist, Ein, a scientifically enhanced intelligent Corgi, and Edward Wong, a genius hacker.
Cowboy Bebop is a popular anime from the 90s, and veteran anime fans would agree that this anime has a nostalgic vibe to it. The anime has only 26 episodes in the first season of the show, and the characters of the show are relatable and well-developed. It is an entertaining watch, and new anime watchers should check out this anime.
21. One Punch Man
- Directed by: Shingo Natsume
- Written by: Tomohiro Suzuki
- Studio: Madhouse and J. C. Staff
- Cast: Makoto Furukawa voiced Saitama (Sub); Kaito Ishikawa voiced Genos (Sub); Mamoru Miyano said Amai Mask.
- IMDB Rating: 8.8/ 10
- Available on: Can be streamed on Hulu and Netflix.
One-Punch Man tells the story of Saitama, a powerful superhero who can care for his enemies with a single punch. As a result, he gets bored of his adversaries. He is seeking a worthy opponent who can challenge him without getting knocked out in a single punch.
This anime is full of action, but the writer decided to add some laughs between the heavy action and the dark jokes making this anime more fun to watch. The show has a unique art style, and the animation style during the action scenes is like a cherry on top, and sometimes the facial expressions of Saitama are hilarious. The anime’s plot is fantastic and has a great mixture of comedy and action.
The anime fans would agree that this show is a great comedy anime and entertaining to watch. The show has two seasons, and the show’s third season will be released at the end of 2022. Apart from the two seasons, the exhibition also showcases OVA, which is full of dark jokes, and each OVA will be funnier than the previous one.
20. Dragon Ball Z
- Directed by: Yasuhiro Nowatari
- Written by: Takao Koyama
- Studio: Toei Animation
- Cast: Ryo Horikawa voiced Vegeta (Sub); Takeshi Kusao voiced Trunks (Sub); Bin Shimada said Broly (Sub).
- IMDB Rating: 8.8/ 10
- Available: It can be streamed on Funimation, Anime Lab, and Hulu.
This anime does not need any introduction, but for the people who do not know about this show, it is about Son-Goku, a Saiyan who was initially sent to Earth as a baby so that he could destroy it but had a change of heart, and now he protects it. Dragon Ball Z is the continuation of Dragon Ball. And in this saga, Goku fights even stronger enemies who want to destroy Earth.
This show has been the gateway anime for many people, and just like Sailor Moon, this anime introduced us to the world of anime and got us hooked. This show is loved for many reasons, including the fantastic characters and the humor.
Moreover, watching characters who can destroy planets with their bare hands is so much fun. The show has many other sagas, such as Dragon Ball GT, Dragon Ball Super, Dragon Ball Heroes, and many more, but this 2nd saga is the most popular.
The show also has many video games (s), and Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3 was the best. This is a very popular anime, and we have all tried turning it into a Super Saiyan or using a Kamehameha wave. It is surprising to see how renowned this anime has become without any medium.
19. One Piece
- Directed by: Satoshi Ito
- Written by: Shoji Yonemura
- Studio: Toei Animation
- Cast: Monkey D. Luffy, voiced by Mayumi Tanaka (Sub); Roronoa Zoro, expressed by Kazuya Nakai (Sub); Nami, voiced by Akemi Okamura (Sub); Usopp, voiced by Kappei Yamaguchi (Sub); Sanji voiced by Hiroaki Hirata (Sub); Chopper expressed by Ikue Ōtani (Sub); Nico Robin voiced by Yuriko Yamaguchi (Sub); Franky voiced by Kazuki Yao (Sub); Brook defined by Chō (Sub); Jimbei Daisuke Gōri & Katsuhisa Hōki (Sub).
- IMDB Rating: 8.8/ 10
- Available on: It can be streamed on Crunchyroll and Funimation.
One Piece tells us the story of Luffy, a young pirate different from a stereotypical pirate. Rather than being a cold-hearted, toothless pirate going on looting villages and plundering villages, he is a kind-hearted person following his dream. He wants to find One Piece, the treasure left by Gol D. Roger, the King Of Pirates.
Luffy follows in the footsteps of his childhood friend, Shanks. In his journey Monkey D. Luffy meets new people and convinces them to join his crew; together, they go on crazy adventures, fight strong enemies, and uncover dark secrets.
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One Piece is the second show of the “Big Three Era,” and this anime is still going with over 1000 episodes, and this is probably one of the reasons why many people believe this is not an excellent anime for beginners because it is too long. The story can get complicated, and not everyone can follow it, but if you are a fan of adventure anime and fantastic stories, you should check it out.
This is a great anime, and the unique anime style makes it stand apart from the crowd, and the fight scenes are amazing more importantly it has intense drama, and it teaches us to form strong bonds with our friends and family, and their negative pasts and social issues that are in the real world. In a nutshell, One Piece is one of the best anime, and very few anime can match its vibe.
18. Demon Slayer
- Directed by: Harou Sotozaki
- Written by: Koyoharou Gotogue
- Studio: Ufotable
- Cast: Natsuki Hanae voiced Tanjirou Kamado (Sub); Hiro Shimono voiced Zenitsu (Sub); Akari Kito said Nezuko Kamado (Sub).
- IMDB Rating: 8.8/ 10
- Available on: It can be streamed on Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix.
The anime’s plot centers around Tanjirou Kamado, who lives on a remote mountain and leads a happy and peaceful life with his family. One day Tanjirou decides to go on a solo trip to the village to make some money by selling charcoal, but he is late to return to his home, and he has to take refuge in a stranger’s house who warns him about demons who come out at night, and they feed on the flesh of the humans.
When he returns the following day, he saw that his whole family has been slaughtered and his sister, Nezuko has been turned into a demon. Tanjirou detested the monsters and vowed to avenge his family by becoming a demon slayer.
This is the best new-generation anime, and fans would agree that this anime has the best animation, and during the fight scenes, the studio tends to forget that they have a budget. The plot of this anime series is beautiful and has locations that would move you, and this anime has only two seasons with a movie.
This anime is so beautiful that people who are not anime fans would become a fan of this anime series after watching it and in my opinion, this is the very best anime of its genre. The movie Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Arc is one of the best anime movies, and this movie can even make a grown man cry.
17. Jujutsu Kaisen
- Directed by: Sunghoo Park
- Written by: Hiroshi Seko
- Studio: MAPPA
- Cast: Junya Enoki voiced Itadori Yuuji (Sub); Yumi Uchida said Megumi Fushigoro (SUb); Yuichi Nakamura said Gojo Satoru (Sub)
- IMDB Rating: 8.7/ 10
- It can be streamed on Netflix, Crunchyroll, and HBO Max.
Jujutsu Kaisen is another new generation anime and this dark fantasy genre anime tells us about Itadori Yuuji, he is a high school student who lives an idle life in an Occult club and visits his sick grandfather, but his life changes when he comes across a cursed object he triggers a chain of supernatural occurrences and soon he finds himself in the world of curses and to make things even worse he swallowed the finger of Ryoumen Sukuna, the King of Curses.
This anime has a dark story but this anime is fun to watch and can be watched by everyone, this anime is famous in Japan as well as around the because it has beautiful animation and unforgettable characters, mainly because of Gojo Satoru.
And the community of anime fans would agree that this anime does not feature a single episode that feels boring or monotonous. The show’s theme song is lovely to hear and the intro and outro songs are catchy; in no time, you will be humming them.
16. Samurai Champloo
- Directed by: Shinichiro Watanabe
- Written by: Shinji Obara
- Studio: Manglobe
- Cast: Kazuya Nakai voiced Mugen (Sub); Ayaki Kawasuma said Fuu (Sub); Ginpei Sato expressed Jin (Sub).
- IMDB Rating: 8.6/ 10
- Available on: It can be streamed on Hulu.
The anime takes place in a historical period, that is, in the Tokugawa Era, popularly known as the Edo Period, and it follows the story of three people, Mugen, a mysterious and rogue samurai; Jin, a composed samurai, and Fuu, a young girl working as a waitress in a cafe who asks to accompany her in her excursion of finding a samurai who smelt of ‘sunflowers.’
Samurai Champloo is the best anime for beginners and this anime is the second-best work after Cowboy Bebop by Shinchiro Watanabe. The show has an exciting plot and relatable characters. However, the humor and the fantastic fights make this anime very entertaining, and having only 26 episodes makes this a quick watch anime.
15. Mob Psycho 100
- Directed by: Yuzuru Tachikawa
- Written by: Hiroshi Seko
- Studio: Bones
- Cast: Setsu Ito voiced Shigeo Kageyama (Sub); Akio Otsuka said Dimple (Sub); Takahiro Sakurai said Reigen Arataka (Sub).
- IMDB Rating: 8.6/ 10
- Available on: It can be streamed on Crunchyroll, Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix.
The anime tells us the story of Shigeo Kageyama, a high school student with no emotions, and he looks like an inconspicuous person but is a strong esper. As he grew older, she learned that his psychic abilities were becoming more robust and could be dangerous for people around him because he lived with his suppressed emotions.
Still, things tend to get complicated when the emotional outburst and the overwhelming power make him lose his conscience between right and wrong.
This is very intriguing and unlike the traditional anime because it does not feature characters like Saitama in One Punch Man or Goku from Dragon Ball Z, who wants to face powerful enemies and save the day. It is a story of a boy who wants to live everyday life like us.
The show’s characters are interesting, and the humor of this anime is excellent; this is a short anime as it has two seasons with 25 episodes, and the third season is in production.
14. My Hero Academia
- Directed by: Kenji Nagasaki
- Written by: Yosuke Koruda
- Studio: Bones
- Cast: Daiki Yamashita voiced Izuku Midoriya (Sub); Kenta Miyake expressed All Might (Sub); Yuki Kaji said Shoto Todoroki (Sub).
- IMDB Rating: 8.5/ 10
- Available on: It can be streamed on Hulu and Netflix.
My Hero Academia centers around Izuku Midoriya, a boy with no superpowers but still aims to become one. Fate was on his side as he got scouted by the world’s greatest hero, who happens to share his power with him; later, he was enrolled in the school to become a professional hero.
This is a sci-fi anime that takes place in a fictional world, and this is one of the best anime for beginners because the anime’s plot is simple. This anime series has amazing episodes full of action and drama, and the twists in the show aret entertaining to watch.
13.Neon Genesis Evangelion
- Directed by: Hideaki Anno
- Written by: Hideaki Anno
- Studio: Gainax, Tatsunoko
- Cast: Asuka Langley Soryu, voiced by Yuko Miyamura (Sub); Shinji Ikari, expressed by Yukito Tsukishiro (Sub); Rei Ayanami, defined by Megumi Hayashibara (Sub).
- IMDB Rating: 8.5/ 10
- Available on: It can be streamed on Netflix.
The 90s have been a significant era for the world of anime as there were much new anime shows that came up and formed the way for the future of their genres; one such example is Neon Genesis Evangelion which is the story about Shinji Ikari, a young man recruited to pilot giant robots to fight alien-like creatures that attacked their city.
This is a highly popular anime, and the community of anime fans would agree that this is a brilliant show that shows the traumas and the pain that comes with a human connection. It can also become brutal, and it invokes many psychological themes that viewers may find hard to watch anime.
12. Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure
- Directed by: Naokatsu Tsuda
- Written by: David Production
- Studio: APPP
- Cast: Kenjiro Tsuda voiced Bruford (Sub); Daisuke Ono voiced Jotaro Kujo (Sub); Yuki Kaji said Kouichi Hirose (Sub).
- IMDB Rating: 8.5/ 10
- Available on: It can be streamed on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
This show takes place in 1868, and it talks about the Joestar family; they have inhuman physical strength, and it follows the story of Jojo and his successors going on bizarre adventures.
This is an exciting show with a unique character design. The change in the tone of the characters is hilarious, and the show’s music is excellent. The show is entertaining and hilarious to watch.
11. Violet Evergarden
- Directed by: Taichi Ishidate, Haruka Fujita
- Written by: Reiko Yoshida
- Studio: Kyoto Animation
- Cast: Yui Ishikawa voiced Violet Evergarden (Sub); Minori Chihawara voiced Erica Brown (Sub); Koki Uchiyama said Benedict Blue (Sub).
- IMDB Rating: 8.5/ 10
- Available on: It can be streamed on Netflix.
Violet Evergarden is the story of the protagonist of the same name and she was a soldier in the war. The show tells us about her journey of getting back as a part of society, and she finds meaning in her life as she grieves over the loss of the person who brought meaning and happiness to her life.
This is a very different anime compared to the names on the list, and the show beautifully tells the story of Violet and her journey, compelling its audience to sit at the edge of their seats, wondering what will happen in the next episode of the show.
The anime also has a movie called Violet Evergarden: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll, which is a good movie and worth the viewers’ time.
10. Naruto
- Directed by: Hayato Dite
- Written by: Katsuyuki Sumisawa and Junki Takegami
- Studio: Pierrot
- Cast: Junko Takeuchi voiced Naruto Uzumaki (Sub); Noriaki Sugiyama said Sasuke Uchiha (Sub); Chie Nakamura said Sakura Haruno (Sub).
- IMDB Rating: 8.4/ 10
- Available on: It can be streamed on Hulu and Netflix
As the title says, the anime tells us about Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja who seeks validation from his fellow villagers and peers and dreams of becoming the greatest Hokage (the leader of his village). This anime is set in two years. The first part is set in his pre-teen years, when he tries to save his friend, Sasuke, from leaving the village.
And the second part follows the relationship between Naruto and Sasuke and stops the villain group “Akatsuki” from stealing the Tailed beasts who plan to change the world.
Naruto is one of the most famous anime in present times and one of the shows from the “big three eras.” Apart from the plot, the character sketch of the show is beautiful, and their journey is a perfect circle. The show was initially made as manga series in 1999, and the original manga series ended in 2014 with the 72nd volume.
This ninja-themed anime is considered the best for beginners because there are no complicated storylines, and the plot of the show is filled with action, drama, some romance, and some hilarious moments as well; in a nutshell, this show is a rollercoaster of emotions, and after watching this anime, you would change as a person.
9. Tokyo Revengers
- Directed by: Koichi Hatsumi
- Written by: Yasuyuki Muto
- Studio: Liden Films
- Cast: Yuki Shin voiced Takemichi Hanagaki (Sub); Azumi Waki voiced Hinata Tachibana (Sub); Yu Hayashi said Manjiro Sano (Sub).
- IMDB Rating: 8.4/ 10
- It can be streamed on Netflix, Crunchyroll, and HBO Max.
The plot of the story is about Takemichi Hanagaki, a high school student who had respect, friends, and a girlfriend upon his death; he mysteriously goes back 12 years to the past and this time, he vows to protect them and change the dark future.
Tokyo Revengers has intense themes, a great plot, and good music. Moreover, the characters are very intriguing, and the anime’s events would excite the viewers, shock them, and even surprise them because neither of the anime fans could anticipate the twists.
8. Parasyte
- Directed by: Kenichi Shimizu
- Written by: Shoji Yonemura
- Studio: Madhouse
- Cast: Nobunaga Shimazaki voiced Shinichi Izumi (Sub); Kana Hanazawa said Migi (Sub); Takaya Aoyagi expressed Kusano (Sub).
- IMDB Rating: 8.4/ 10
- Available on: It can be streamed on Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video.
This is another sci-fi horror anime, and it centers around Shinichi Izumi, a high school student whose right hand has been taken over by a parasite, and now he is a half-human and half-parasite. To save the parasite’s life and his, he needs to take down other parasites who want to devour him.
This is an exciting show, not because of the plot, But because the show’s characters are well-written. The bonds are so beautiful, Shinichi and Migi’s friendship is adorable, and the show’s theme song is excellent. Overall it is a fantastic anime for beginners, and they can watch and finish it in no time.
7. My Dress-Up Darling
- Directed by: Keisuke Shinuhara
- Written by: Yoriko Tomita
- Studio: Cloverworks
- Cast: Hina Suguta voiced Marin Kitagawa (Sub); Shoya Ishige voiced Wkana Gojo (Sub).
- IMDB Rating: 8.3/ 10
- Available on: It can be streamed on Crunchyroll and Netflix.
This is a romantic anime, and it revolves around Wakana Gojo, a first-year high school student who aspires to become a Hina doll craftsman, and Marin Kitagawa, a cosplay enthusiast from Gojo’s class, together they make cosplay outfits for Marin Kitagawa, and gradually they start falling in love.
This is one of my favorite romance genre anime shows, and the love story is not cheesy. It is very entertaining to watch; the plot and characters are excellent, and the humor in some scenes is fantastic. The story is not complex, and this anime series is best for beginners.
6. Sailor Moon
- Directed by: Junichi Sato
- Written by: Sukehiro Tomita
- Studio: Toei Animation
- Cast: Sailor Moon, voiced by Kotono Mitsuishi (Sub); Sailor Venus, voiced by Cherami Leigh (Sub); Sailor Saturn, expressed by Yuko Minaguchi; Sailor Uranus, defined by Yukito Tsukishiro (Sub).
- IMDB Rating: 7.8/ 10
- Available on: It can be streamed on Hulu.
Sailor Moon is a popular shoujo genre anime, another masterpiece from the 90s. This anime centers around Usagi Tsukino, an average student, but her life is turned around when she saves a cat with a crescent moon on her head; after the accidental meeting, she learns from the cat that she is destined to become a Sailor, Moon, a guardian of the planet Earth, and along with fighting aliens to save her home planet, she also needs to find the lost princess of the Moon kingdom.
This is a very popular anime and a part of pop culture in the 90s, and after Cowboy Bebop, this was another anime that fans of the community loved watching. The classic art style of the anime was an apple to the eye, and the plot of the anime would make you ask for more.
5. Mirai Nikki
- Directed by: Naoto Hosada
- Written by: Katsuhiko Takayama
- Studio: Asread
- Cast: Tomoso Murata voiced Yuno Gasai (Sub); Misuzu Togashi voiced Yukiteru Amano (Sub)
- IMDB Rating: 7.6/ 10
- Available on: It can be streamed on Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video.
This is an intense anime and the plot of the show is about 12 people having a diary that will tell them about their future these 12 people will be fighting for survival, and the winner will become a God of Time and Space.
This is a very intense anime, and the plot of the anime is exciting. There are some intense scenes and the perfect thriller drama anime. The best thing about this anime is that it has only one season, and a simple yet thrilling plot makes it the best anime for beginners.
4. Charlotte
- Directed by: Yoshiyuki Asai
- Written by: Jun Maeda
- Studio: P. A. Works
- Cast: Ayane Sakura voiced Nao Tomori (Sub); Mai Nakahara voiced Yumi Shiranayagi (Sub).
- IMDB Rating: 7.6/ 10
- Available on: It can be streamed on Hulu and Crunchyroll.
This anime takes place in fiction. Once in 75 years, a comet passes close to Earth; upon passing, this comet sprinkles dust on the planet, and upon inhaling the dust, a small percentage of humans tend to develop superhuman abilities.
It centers around Yuu Otosaka, one who has developed superpowers and can read people’s minds. Yuu is forced to join the group council to discover a dark secret about him.
This anime is the best, and the plot of the show is very gripping; the show is full of humor and love, but it also has a fair share of heart-wrenching moments, and it will emotionally wound its viewer, but it is excellent to watch, and the best anime for beginners because it has only 13 episodes to watch.
3. Pokemon
- Directed by: Kunihiko Yuyama
- Written by: Takeshi Shudo
- Studio: OLM, Inc.
- Cast: Ikue Otani voiced Pikachu (Sub); Megumi Hayashibara voiced Jessie (Sub); Sarah Natochenny said, Ash.
- IMDB Rating: 7.5/ 10
- Available on: It can be streamed on Hulu and Netflix.
Pokemon or Pocket Monsters takes place in a fantasy world, and it tells us the story of Satoshi and the adorable Pikachu, together they travel around the land to catch different Pokemon and participate in Pokemon tournaments, improving their skills as a Pokemon trainer; he dreams of winning the great game.
The anime is based on the video game Pocket Monsters, released in the year 1996, and the anime was released a year later, that is, in 1997.
The show became one of the best anime in Japan during that anime, and kids, as well as adults, loved it. The franchise is one of the strongest even in 2022 and it features many films and video games that are loved by all it is not because of the action but because it also features drama between humans and Pokemons.
2. Sword Art Online
- Directed by: Tomohiko Ito
- Written by: Yukie Sugawara
- Studio: A-1 Pictures
- Cast: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka voiced Kirito (Sub); Ai Kayano said Alice Zuberg (Sub).
- IMDB Rating: 7.3/ 10
- Available on: It can be streamed on Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Hulu.
The show takes place in the year 2022 in modern Japan, where a virtual reality game called Sword Art Online has been released with a new technology where players can control their characters only with their thoughts. The story centers around Kazuto Kirigaya, a young man who got his hands on the first shipment of the game.
He is teleported to the fantasy world of Aincrad, where he meets other players, but soon he realizes that he can not log out of the game. To get out of the virtual world, he needs to complete the 100 levels of the game, but things take a dark turn when he learns that if they die in the game, they will also die in real life.
Sword Art Online is a popular anime in Japan. This sci-fi adventure anime is based on the famous light novel by Reki Kawahara, and the anime has three seasons. The first season has only 14 episodes.
1. Cardcaptor Sakura
- Directed by: Morio Asakawa
- Written by: Nanase Ohkawa
- Studio: Madhouse
- Cast: Motoko Kumai voice Syaoran Li (Sub); Aya Hisakawa voiced Cerberus (Sub).
- IMDB Rating: 7.3/ 10
- Available on: It can be streamed on Netflix.
This fantasy anime tells the story of Sakura, a fourth-grader who found the book Clow Cards in her father’s library. Accidentally setting the magical cards loose, it is up to Sakura to find and collect them back before they cause havoc around the world.
This magical girl anime is a great watch, and the series is entertaining to watch because of the excellent character design and good plot development. To the surprise of the anime fans, the dub version is equally good as the original version, and the show is adapted from the original manga of the same name.
