Anime Series and Movies: A Beginner’s Guide

We are sure you have heard about it; Anime. Because the charm of these Japanese animations has captured everyone on earth. Anime are animated shows from Japan, that’s why also called as Japanimation.  They are relatable and relaxing. Anime series and movies are known for their art, a visual treat, and fantastical stories.

So if you’re new to this world of anime and want to try out some good series or movies, we have made a curated list for you in every genre. A beginner’s guide to Anime. So, let’s get started.

Romance Anime

Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki Kun

Chiyo Sakura, a high school girl falls in love with her schoolmate Umetaro Nozaki. She decides to be courageous one day and asks him out. Not conveying her feelings the right way, she ends up being an assistant to Nozaki.

Episodes: 12

Say I Love You

If you’re a beginner when it comes to Anime. Nothing is better than to watch this beautiful anime called, Say, “I love You”. Tachibana Mei has had no boyfriend and couldn’t even make friends. One day she injures Kurosawa Yamato, the most popular boy in school, and for some reason, Yamato takes interest in her.

Episodes: 13

Toradora

It’s Ryuji’s first day as a junior in high school and it seems as if things are looking up. He gets to sit in between his only friend, Yusaku, and, more importantly, the girl he’s secretly crushing on, Minori Kushieda. But just when he thinks the stars are aligned in his favor, he unwittingly crosses the most feared girl in school, Taiga Aisaku, making her onto his arch enemy. To top it off, Taiga has moved in right next door to Ryuji and happens to be Minori’s best friend! Can this school year possibly get any worse?!

Episodes: 25

Fruit Basket

Tohru Honda is a 16-year-old orphaned girl who gets invited to live in the house of her classmate, the handsome boy Sohma Yuki, and his cousins, 16-year-old Kyo and 27-year-old Shigure. However, these young men and parts of the rest of their family (both close and distant) hold a curse; if they are hugged by the opposite gender, they transform into animals of the Chinese Zodiac. Every day is an adventure for sweet Tohru, as she gets to know everyone in the large family better (especially Yuki and Kyo), in both common and bizarre situations. But, the Sohma Family curse is certainly no laughing matter… it also holds horrible cruelty and heartbreak.

Episodes: 26

Clannad

Tomoya Okazaki is a third-year student labeled as a delinquent. Everything seems to be unchanging for his school life until he meets Nagisa, and then Tomoya finds that his life is about to change. He starts to have dreams of a bleak world and meets a girl who has the ability to fuse junk together in order to create things, and in doing so, creates a body out of junk for him. He is then reborn into this empty world and follows around the girl, the only two existences who are “alive.”

Episodes: 24

Action/Adventure Anime

Bleach

Ichigo Kurosaki never asked for the ability to see ghosts — he was born with the gift. When his family is attacked by a Hollow — a malevolent lost soul — Ichigo becomes a Soul Reaper. Moreover, dedicating his life to protecting the innocent and helping the tortured spirits themselves find peace.

Episodes: 366

Dr.Stone

One fateful day, all of humanity was petrified by a blinding flash of light. After several millennia, high schooler Taiju awakens and finds himself lost in a world of statues. However, he’s not alone. His science-loving friend Senku’s been up and running for a few months and he’s got a grand plan in mind, to kickstart civilization with the power of science.

Episodes: 24

One Punch Man

The story of Saitama, a hero that does it just for fun & can defeat his enemies with a single punch.

Episodes: 24

My Hero Academia

A superhero-loving boy without any powers is determined to enroll in a prestigious hero academy and learn what it really means to be a hero.

Episodes: 90

Cowboy Bebop

The futuristic misadventures and tragedies of an easygoing bounty hunter and his partners.

Episodes: 26

Fantasy/Sci-Fi Anime

Attack on Titan

After his hometown is destroyed and his mother is killed, young Eren Yeager vows to cleanse the earth of the giant humanoid Titans that have brought humanity to the brink of extinction.

Episodes: 69

DragonBall Z

After learning that he is from another planet, a warrior named Goku and his friends is prompted to defend it from an onslaught of extraterrestrial enemies.

Episodes: 277

Fullmetal Alchemist

When a failed alchemical ritual leaves brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric with severely damaged bodies. They begin searching for the one thing that can save them; the fabled philosopher’s stone.

Episodes: 51

Neon Genesis

Episodes: 26

Plastic Memories

After failing his college entrance exams, 18-year-old Tsukasa Mizugaki is offered a position at the renowned SAI Corporation due to his father’s connections. SAI Corporation is known for its production and management of androids that possessed human emotions called Giftia. Tsukasa’s position is in the terminal service department where the main job is to recover Giftias that are close to their expiration, a graveyard department in every sense. To make matters worse, Tsukasa is ordered to work with Isla, a female Giftia who is never given any responsibility other than serving tea to co-workers.

Episodes: 13

Supernatural Anime

DeathNote

Episodes: 37

Tokyo Ghoul

Episodes: 12

The Ancient Magu’s Bride

Hatori Chise, 15 years old. Lost, without hope and without family – she sells herself to a non-human mage known as Elias Ainsworth. Hesitant, she starts a new life with him as his new apprentice.

Episodes: 24

Shiki

Episodes: 24

Blue Exorcist

Episodes: 25

Horror Anime

Parasyte

Episodes: 24

Another

Episodes: 13

Yamishibai

Every week at 5 p.m. an old man in a yellow mask shows up at a children’s playground. He tells them ghost stories based on myths and urban legends of Japanese origin. The man tells the stories on the back of his bicycle using a traditional kamishibai (Paper Drama) method. Also, featuring new tales every week.

Episodes: 91

Boogiepop Phantom

Takeda Keiji was waiting for his girlfriend and junior in school, Miyashita Touka. But she doesn’t show up at the time they agreed on and he can’t get a hold of her. The sun starts to set and Takeda decides to give up and head home. But then, he sees a man unsteadily wandering around with tears in his eyes. Takeda and the other people around him quickly realize the man is not normal. When they’re ignoring him, a mysterious figure approaches the man. A mysterious figure wearing a cape and a bizarre hat. That figure happened to have the same face as Touka, the girlfriend who ditched Takeda.

Episodes: 12

Shinsekai Yori

Episodes: 25

Anime Movies

Kimi No Na Wa

Princess Mononoke

Perfect Blue

Spirited Away

My Neighbor Totoro

Anime Summary and Picture Source: My Anime List 

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