Which anime would you show to someone who has never watched anime before

The title says it all, I would firstly ask them question about what they like and then decide but if they said don't know, I would definitely tell him to watch K (K😛roject)

If he was an asshat I'd show him Elfen Lied/Green Green/Eiken/Boku no Pico/put any title from Masochist's Corner here, so he doesn't defile the good creations with his dirty mind.
If we was a good person, I'd recommend Angel Beats, Code Geass, Death Note... you catch the drift.

Probably the most generic and mainstream or ones that aren't too Kawaii and are about plot.
Death Note, Angel Beats, Mirai Nikki, Clannad, Steins;Gate.

Probably something short-ish but a good plot. I just want to break some stereotypes people have.

I guess Steins;Gate would be a good first choice.

I can't believe how many people like Angel Beats.... It was good but I found it uber depressing....

Anyway, yeah... Death Note is really good, and doesnt have a ton of the anime tropes which tend to sterotype our beloved hobby. Although 36 episodes was too much for him (he is an asshat,) so I had him watch Akame Ga Kill instead.

@[deleted] I got my ex girlfriend started with Soul Eater 🙂

I'd recommend either Neon Genesis Evangelion or JoJo's Bizzare Adventure.

suicid3Panda wrote

I can't believe how many people like Angel Beats.... It was good but I found it uber depressing....

Anyway, yeah... Death Note is really good, and doesnt have a ton of the anime tropes which tend to sterotype our beloved hobby. Although 36 episodes was too much for him (he is an asshat,) so I had him watch Akame Ga Kill instead.

@[deleted] I got my ex girlfriend started with Soul Eater 🙂

😃 I might be your ex dawg.

CompaIsMyWaifu wrote

Probably Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, it's got a little bit of everything: Action, comedy, romance, drama... And the artwork is drawn beautifully. It may be a long series, but I think they would know if they want to continue after only a few episodes.

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I would probably tell them to watch one of these Tokyo Ghoul, Steins;Gate, Death Note, or Sword Art Online

I would recommend them Full Metal Alchemist. Was the first one I watched and was not disappionted!

Lokorfi wrote

Obviously School Days.

Everyone loves School Days.

I recommend my friend to watch School Days and she never want to watch anime again.

No, she still watch some anime yet she doesn't realize that she watch anime.

FMA:B or Death Note seem like good entry points. If the want something short, maybe Steins;Gate (I haven't watched it, but it looks really good.)

I see everyone else saying this as well, but I wish I had seen Death Note and Angel Beats! first because I would have gotten hooked a lot sooner. Besides those two, I would also introduce the person to Blue Exorcist. Amazing show in my opinion.

Souv wrote

I see everyone else saying this as well, but I wish I had seen Death Note and Angel Beats! first because I would have gotten hooked a lot sooner. Besides those two, I would also introduce the person to Blue Exorcist. Amazing show in my opinion.

I was so surprised when you said that you JUST watched Death Note xD

OT, I also recommend Psycho-Pass.

wLokorfi wrote
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Souv wrote

I see everyone else saying this as well, but I wish I had seen Death Note and Angel Beats! first because I would have gotten hooked a lot sooner. Besides those two, I would also introduce the person to Blue Exorcist. Amazing show in my opinion.

I was so surprised when you said that you JUST watched Death Note xD

OT, I also recommend Psycho-Pass.

Jesus, you have no idea how much shit I went through after watching Psycho-Pass. Has that movie finished airing in Japan yet?

this one? http://myanimelist.net/anime/21339/Psycho-Pass_Movie

if so, yes. It aired in January 😛 and I still have to watch season 2 and the movie ;-;

I've got a few picks. They're the same ones I suggested to my friends.

Deadman Wonderland (Very enjoyable. It has a story that can appeal to pretty much anyone. I'd suggest this to anyone who I know likes action and gore.)

Code Geass (Not as easy to follow, but it too is very enjoyable. Again, I feel like it doesn't take a specific person to like it.)

Golden Time (This is one I'd be much more likely to suggest to a girl. It was my first anime, but I highly doubt most of my guy friends are a fan of romance. It's easy to watch, and can be a good introduction to anime cliche, etc. Not too offputting.)

Sword Art Online (Don't lynch me plz. I know that it's pretty much the laughing stock off the community, however, it's one of the most known shows for a reason. People make fun of it because it's so mainstream, and it's easily related to those who watch like 5 series then call them self otaku, but, that's for a reason. Even though it has a lot of flaws, it's easy to enjoy.)

It sucks, there are so many shows that I enjoy much, much more than these, but I know that they'd probably be offputting to a newbie.

Lokorfi wrote

Obviously School Days.

Everyone loves School Days.

Wasn't a huge fan of School Days tbh. Never finished it though, maybe it got better.