Anime is a very specific type of media, and we say that lovingly, don’t get us wrong. While there are dozens of great series that are awesome to start your anime journey with, there are also those that can confuse new viewers to no end.
Some fans joke that Monogatari is not even for anime veterans due to how weird it can get sometimes. There are various parts of the series, and some of them are just odd, some are provocative, some are cruel and just too complicated. Not to mention that there’s some problematic content in this anime.
It’s a great watch for a person who knows what anime is and how outrageous it can become, but not for a newbie.
You may be confused as to why an action comedy might not be for everyone, but there’s a very simple explanation. First of all, it’s just as weird as you would expect a comedy anime to be. But that's not even the main point.
Gintama has a lot of other anime and Japanese culture references, so it might make you feel like you’re missing the joke most of the time. You need a solid anime background to truly understand everything you see and hear in the series.
Although a lot of fans admit that this was indeed the first anime they watched due to how popular it is, it’s still better to watch it when you have some experience.
It would be better if you knew how basic anime cliches work to fully appreciate this series. And when you do, your perception of JoJo completely changes.
“But it was my first anime,” you may say, and we hear you. We know that it was the first for a huge number of fans. But it’s still not the best one to start watching anime with.
Elfen Lied is very good at proving that anime is not for kids. Its opening scene is one of the most gruesome things you can find in anime. And this is not a perfect choice for anime newbies exactly because of that. Try to start with something more chill.
It’s a great series for those who enjoy psychological and philosophical examination of technology, but it might be challenging for those who know nothing about anime, especially for young audiences.
Moreover, Serial Experiments Lain is a rather old anime, so its style is quite outdated, which would only make sitting through it more difficult.
You need some experience to get into these.
Anime is a very specific type of media, and we say that lovingly, don’t get us wrong. While there are dozens of great series that are awesome to start your anime journey with, there are also those that can confuse new viewers to no end.
Some fans joke that Monogatari is not even for anime veterans due to how weird it can get sometimes. There are various parts of the series, and some of them are just odd, some are provocative, some are cruel and just too complicated. Not to mention that there’s some problematic content in this anime.
It’s a great watch for a person who knows what anime is and how outrageous it can become, but not for a newbie.
You may be confused as to why an action comedy might not be for everyone, but there’s a very simple explanation. First of all, it’s just as weird as you would expect a comedy anime to be. But that's not even the main point.
Gintama has a lot of other anime and Japanese culture references, so it might make you feel like you’re missing the joke most of the time. You need a solid anime background to truly understand everything you see and hear in the series.
Although a lot of fans admit that this was indeed the first anime they watched due to how popular it is, it’s still better to watch it when you have some experience.
It would be better if you knew how basic anime cliches work to fully appreciate this series. And when you do, your perception of JoJo completely changes.
“But it was my first anime,” you may say, and we hear you. We know that it was the first for a huge number of fans. But it’s still not the best one to start watching anime with.
Elfen Lied is very good at proving that anime is not for kids. Its opening scene is one of the most gruesome things you can find in anime. And this is not a perfect choice for anime newbies exactly because of that. Try to start with something more chill.
It’s a great series for those who enjoy psychological and philosophical examination of technology, but it might be challenging for those who know nothing about anime, especially for young audiences.
Moreover, Serial Experiments Lain is a rather old anime, so its style is quite outdated, which would only make sitting through it more difficult.
