Good anime for beginners in otaku culture

In this article, we are going to indicate some anime for beginners in otaku culture, listing good works that are easy to watch, that don't have as many episodes and that appeal to most audiences.

Although the list below is more focused on beginners, it contains some of the best anime created until today, especially if you're a fan of action and adventure; so, if you already consume Japanese animations and haven't seen any of the works below, they are highly recommended.

COWBOY BEBOP

Cowboy Bebop is an anime classic. It takes place in the future, in the year 2071, and follows the adventures of a group of bounty hunters known as the Cowboys, who travel the solar system in search of bad guys.

The anime follows Spike, Jet, Edward, Ein and Valentine, who aboard the ship Bebop live the most exciting adventures.

It mixes action, comedy, has great characters and also a good soundtrack, being a great option for beginners in the world of anime who want to know the older works.

Good anime for beginners in otaku culture

ONE PUNCH-MAN

One Punch-Man is one of the best anime today for those looking for uncompromising and fun entertainment. It is easy to watch, as it has a very simple story, making it a great option for beginners in otaku culture. 

The story of One Punch-Man follows Saitama, a funny-looking man who is a super-hero by hobby. He is extremely powerful and defeats his enemies with just one punch saving people from monsters without demanding any recognition in return. 

In addition to having good fights, One Punch-Man is also an anime with many funny moments and good characters.

Good anime for beginners in otaku culture

BOKU NO HERO ACADEMIA


Boku no Hero Academia is an action anime set in a world where 80%'s population possesses some sort of special ability known as Quirks. In this context, we meet Izuku Midoriya, a good-hearted boy who wants to become a hero, but he doesn't have any individuality, getting frustrated by knowing that his biggest dream is getting further and further away.

Izuku sees his life change completely when Earth's greatest hero, All Might, who is no longer the same as his heyday, passes on his Quirk, One For All, for seeing in him someone who in the future can become the new symbol of peace.

Embarking on a great journey, Izuku Midoriya undergoes the most arduous training while meeting other young people who have the same dream as him and also deals with several villains.

Good anime for beginners in otaku culture

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Attack on Titan

Another good anime for beginners that mixes action, drama, conspiracies and has many interesting characters is Shingeki no Kyojin.

In it, people live confined within giant walls and, three children: Eren, Armin and Mikasa, see their homes destroyed and the people they love being killed by titans; colossal creatures that feed on human flesh.

As they get older, the three decide to join the Exploration Division, a group made up of military experts who aim to investigate the titans outside the walls in search of answers.

Good anime for beginners in otaku culture

DEATH NOTE

In Death Note we follow the journey of Light Yagami, a young genius who finds a notebook called the Death Note, which has the power to kill anyone who has his name written on it, and L, the greatest investigator on Earth.

With the notebook of death in his hands, Light gradually becomes a vigilante known as Kira, and promises to kill all the bandits on Earth, gaining the sympathy of much of the population as he is sought after by justice.

To stop Kira, L begins his search for the vigilante and thus begins a dispute between two genius minds.

Good anime for beginners in otaku culture

FULL METAL ALCHEMIST BROTHERHOOD

Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood is one of the most popular anime in history and follows the journey of two brothers: Edward Elric and Alphonse Elric.

One day, when trying to bring their mother back to life through human transmutation, they realize why this practice is banned, because Alphonse has his entire body destroyed, and Edward loses his left leg. To reverse the situation, he also sacrifices a right arm to trap Alphonse's soul in armor.

Seeking to regain what they lost, the two brothers hone their skills and become State Alchemists. They aim to unravel the mysteries of the Philosopher's Stone and, on their journey, discover some conspiracies hatched by the government itself.

Good anime for beginners in otaku culture

MAHO TSUKAI NO YOME

Despite being only 16 years old, Chise Hatori has already been through more difficult things than most people will go through in their entire lives. With no family and no hope, she sees light at the end of the tunnel after meeting Elias Ainsworth, a mysterious mage who offers her the chance to be his apprentice.

Taken into a magical world, Chise discovers that her destiny is more linked to Elias' than just that of a master and apprentice, and that her encounter with him could mean both her salvation and her destruction.

Maho Tsukai no Yome is an anime with romance, slice of life, supernatural and fantastic stories, adventure, and much more.

Good anime for beginners in otaku culture

DR. STONE

About 3700 years after a strange event petrified all of humanity, young Taiji and his friend Senku manage to free themselves from petrification.

Senku is a genius who wants to rebuild civilization through science, but in order to do so, he will have to face people who don't want that to happen.

Dr. Stone is an anime set in a post-apocalyptic world. It's about science, it's funny, it combines action, adventure and also some good combat.

Good anime for beginners in otaku culture

KISEIJUU: SEI NO KAKURITSU

Shinichi Izumi is a 17-year-old teenager living in Tokyo. He has a quiet life but sees everything change when alien parasites invade Earth and begin to take control of humans using them as hosts who lose consciousness.

One of these aliens tried to take over Shinichi's body while he slept, but ended up with only the young man's right hand, causing each to continue with their own consciousness.

Fearing this unexpected relationship, the other parasites start to attack them frequently, causing them to have to enter into constant battles for survival.

Good anime for beginners in otaku culture

To finish the article, let's leave some other good anime tips that can be enjoyed by beginners and also by experienced otakus. If you liked the tips, share with friends and leave your comment below talking about the first anime you watched.

  • Boku dake ga inai machine
  • Sword Art Online
  • Tokyo Ghoul
  • Neon Genesis Evangelion
  • Samurai Champloo
  • Steins;Gate
  • Slice of Life
  • Code Geass
  • Trigun
  • Kuroko no Basket
  • Hunter x Hunter
  • Hellsing
  • Black Lagoon

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