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Im a bit new to anime. Some help would be really appreciated. Just finished "Your Lie in April" only...

Edit: thank you for all your suggestions everyone, i dont really have a lot of time in my schedule (piano classes, programming, etc.) But ill be sure to check out every shoq you suggested. Ill not be responding to newer replies for now, thank you once again...

Edit 2: once i finish Blue Lock, ill get back to yall suggestions, and give a rating... thanks

Edit3: next time, pls dont suggest pornographic material...

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Late to the party but Dandadan should be on your list

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

Aight, thanks mate!

[–] [email protected] 19 points 2 days ago (1 children)

What genre do you usually enjoy? Anime is only an art form.

You can't go wrong with ghibli. Spirited away, Howl's moving castle, princess mononoke are all good films.

Also "Your Name" is great

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

Im not really bound by any genre... anything enjoyable is great with me, thanks a lot for the suggestions too

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Fruits Basket (2019), it's a wonderful show about trauma, healing, and the power of simply being a kind human being.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

Ill check it out tooo thanks!

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 days ago (3 children)

Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood was everyone's go to recommendation for a long time, and for good reason. With more info on what you like, we can give more tailored recommendations.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Yeah that's always been the one I've recommended to people who have never watched anime. It's a perfect blend of action, interesting story, great characters, funny moments, and it's not sexualized.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

Alright, ill take your word for it :)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

FMAB: 9 / 10. Its too good... thank you so much...

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

Thanks man, Since im just starting out, i gotta see what best fits for me... ill be sure to update soon

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

SHOWS Frieren, Full metal alchemist, Fire force, Delicious in dungeon, Akame ga kill, Jujitsu kaisen, Rent a girlfriend (not for everyone), Apothecary diaries

MOVIES Cowboy bebop, Ninjascroll (not for everyone), Princess mononoke, Laputa, Ponio, Spirited away

These are just a few off the top of my head. Not everyone will agree but its something to look at

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Please don't recommend Akame ga Kill, they made a terrible anime ending that has nothing to do with the manga, leaving it open would be better.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

Imma check one episode first, then see...

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago

Woah, thanks dude, guess my weekend is loaded :)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I'm gonna suggest two animes too:

Baccano! Non-linear storytelling, 1930s Chicago, and mostly on a train. Fantastic 12 episode anime (no need to watch the OVAs they are mostly an extended epilogue).

Akudama Drive: Fantastic cyberpunk, action. Awesome characters. 12 Episodes long and complete.

Note: I see OP's (closed), but I don't see them recommended often and both are only 12 episodes long and complete and extremely good.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

Thanks a lot. Yes i did mark it as closed, but thats only to let people know my current list is full (i have like limited time). Ill keep you all updated, share my thoughts.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Link Click! ik its technically a donghua (basically chinese anime) but its a really great show

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

Alright, thanks mate! Ill be sure to remember you all when i look back thinking who got me involved into anime XD

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Planetes (ΠΛΆΝΗΤΕΣ). A really great science fiction anime by the creator of Cowboy Bebop. Pretty realistic as far as the "science" in science-fiction goes. A bit slow to start, but really touching.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I can also highly recommend Planetes and Cowboy Bebop.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

Alright my good comrade, ill avast the pirate seas at your word...

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

Yo ho, lets go!!! Thanks me matey

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Your Lie in April is a drama romance. In that vein, I suggest you watch Toradora!. It's my favourite anime of all time.

Oragairu is also really good (and long, so you'll have plenty of material to enjoy), and Nichijou is also awesome, but it's a pure-comedy show, so a bit different from what you've seen, so far.

If you're looking for something a little more recent, I suggest watching The Apothecary Diaries.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Thank you so much man... really appreciate it

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago

thats a lot of recommendations, thank you so much guys, its been only my first post, never thought everyone would help me this much. God bles y'all

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

I recommend AnoHana. It is also a drama but with a splash of supernatural instead of romance.

Another easy recommendation in the fantasy genre is Frieren which is currently the highest rated anime on MAL, so it's hard to go wrong there.

My personal favorite anime is Haibane Renmei but after that, there isn't much worth in watching anything else anymore since it's only downhill from there, so I suggest to only watch it once you got your fill.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

Thank you so much... i dont really have a lot of time, but ill be sure to check all of them out!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

I didn't see any pornographic material being suggested here,....??

Edit: it was Boco no Pico. Guess I missed that one

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

OH SHIT

Yeah I missed that one

[–] muhyb 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

If you're looking for romance drama, I suggest Nana. It's one of my all time favourites.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Ill be sure to watch it soon... thanks a lot

[–] muhyb 2 points 2 days ago

You're welcome! Have fun.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago (2 children)

What genres are you interested in?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Im still finding out yk... this is my first time watching ANYTHING in general. I watch a lot of horror/gore when i was small tho

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago (2 children)

They're vastly different than Your Lie in April, which is a romance, but if you enjoy horror/gore, I'd recommend "Gantz" or "Berserk".

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

Gantz: personally not for me Berserk: 7 / 10, lore is very interesting, but some "questionable" scenes are there.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Yea, it took some time for me to appreciate Your Lie in April... but ive changed since i was small... still, ill check Gantz out first then...

Edit: from the two you suggested, i prefer Berserk

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Classic anime sci-fi movies Ghost in the Shell and Akira are must watch.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

Ooo, sci fi... ill check it out soon. Cant say ive enjoyed a lot of sci fi tho. Thanks anyhoo mate

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Salaryman Kintaro. It wields absurdity just right.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

Alright... ill be sure to check out your recommendations, thanks a lot

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Witch watch and Anne Shirley are currently airing, you will love them.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

Currently airing you say? Thank you so much, ill check it out too...

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