edit: feel free to reply no matter how old this thread gets!

I’m not particularly into anime, I like it just as much as live action shows or other types of animation. Having said that, I feel like watching some and I’m not sure what to pick.

Here’s a list of other anime shows I’ve watched/manga and novels I’ve read, so you can better judge what to recommend. ( would greatly appreciate the story to be completed, I hate waiting years for closure) :

Full Metal Alchemist, Naruto : both great stories, I’ve read the mangas and loved them. They wouldn’t be a priority to watch because I already read them.

Attack on Titan: started with the anime, it was great, switched to the manga, got extremely disappointed with the story development and its ending. It felt a bit like nonsense for me.

Dragon Ball/Z : probably my favourite, I’ve rewatched it recently. I don’t like GT and Super.

Overlord: I’ve read good part of the novel and manga. I’m liking it so far

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: please No thanks. Not for me.

Death Note: loved the first arc, not a fan of the ending but no hate for it unlike with AOT.

I also recall Escaflowne and Inuyasha, they were alright but not something I’ve loved or hated. Cowboy Bebop also in this category, excellent visually and great OST but the story wasn’t as gripping.

Other than that… Feel free to suggest any other titles! Extra thanks if you are specific about any versions and why is the show so great.

TIA

  • randon31415@lemmy.world
    4·
    11 months ago

    Seems to be a confluence of One Piece popularity right now. If you start watching the anime you be caught up around the time the final airs - which is in 3-4 years, which goes to show how much you have to watch through.

    • Mothra@mander.xyzOP
      1·
      11 months ago

      Yeah I heard lots of praise but couldn’t get myself to watch it, it’s visually not something that catches my eye and there is nothing about the plot premise that lures me (at least from what I’ve read- spoiler free). Perhaps I would love it if I give it a chance, after all that’s how DBZ went for me. But I’ve never heard anyone tell me what makes the show so good. It’s just “watch it, it’s good”

      • emergencyfood@sh.itjust.works
        21·
        11 months ago

        First of all, I probably won’t watch it because of just how long it is (and the art-style). But the plot is one of the best ever written, asking some surprisingly deep questions about freedom, power and corruption, while still being fun and enjoyable by young boys and teenagers.

          • emergencyfood@sh.itjust.works
            2·
            11 months ago

            I’ve only read parts of the manga, as I find the artstyle rather jarring. I know the story because half my friends won’t stop talking about it. I then read blogs and articles about aspects / characters who interest me.