My friend introduced me to some fantastic anime’s but judges my choices harshly saying they are boring or the characters are undeveloped

So my friend is coming over in two weeks and I’m looking for an anime that will make him take back everything he said

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Pinky_Boy2026-01-08 12:31

dont. your friend have shit taste

PerceptionOk85432026-01-08 12:39

How do you know when the guy didn’t even say what anime he is talking about

Pinky_Boy2026-01-08 12:42

by the saying "one man's trash is another man's treasure"

Antoniochops2026-01-08 13:01

Can someone just suggest something

Pinky_Boy2026-01-08 13:02

jojo

Antoniochops2026-01-08 12:44

Yes his personality definitely but he’s my sibling he’s had good taste it’s about getting back at him

Demongodjess2026-01-08 12:32

Ok op you need to provide us with more info then just "friend recommends good anime but shits on my taste" in order for anyone to help you we need to know what anime yr friend has watched, enjoys and doesn't like and same things from you as well

Antoniochops2026-01-08 12:39

Alright they gave me full metal alchemist, Konosuba, chainsaw man, blend s, zom100 , and he wants us to watch one piece. that’s all I remember I’d need more time to recall

VergilVDante2026-01-08 12:46

Full metal and chainsaw man and Konosuba are amazing

Blend S no opinion

Zom100 was okay

So don’t take his opinions personally unless you watched at least 100 anime

And BTW one piece is 1155 episodes and his characters opinions differ as the series go on

I personally don’t like sanji and see him useless most of the time while others praise him for his arc and contribution in Wano

Demongodjess2026-01-08 12:52

1st was it full metal alchemist or full metal alchemist BROTHERHOOD. Konosuba is basically isekai comedy and tbh can be really boring if comedy isn't yr thing, i remember going back to rewatch since it got a movie and a new season(?) then thinking why did i like this in the 1st place and i can't commit on the others as i haven't watched them. I personally whould recommend eureka seven (romance comedy with mechs that fly using surfboards)

Antoniochops2026-01-08 13:02

Brotherhood

Ok-Chest-79322026-01-08 14:28

Just start shitting on his taste then, it's super easy to shit on it cos he only watches lowest common denominator mainstream stuff. Consider accusing him of defining his tastes by popularity.

BambooGentleman2026-01-08 16:54

Tell him BambooGentleman said he got shit taste and should be embarrassed about himself. That will show him.

smart_is_cool10202026-01-08 12:32

What were your picks ? Also don’t bother abt that guy too much

Antoniochops2026-01-08 12:43

Thanks. Secrets of the silent witch, I was reincarnated as the seventh prince, fate stay night, foreign exchange with a Game Center Girl,

aSleepingPanda2026-01-08 12:48

op's taste is cooked. welcome to the community

Earthskull2026-01-08 12:33

Its just different tastes, dont have to conform to their views, but its nice to find a common anime that both of you like dont have to rush to find 'good'

Antoniochops2026-01-08 12:44

Yes good point

ActualRound76992026-01-08 12:36

Hmm the solution is to not let your friends decide what you watch, you like what you like, and don’t need their approval for it. Tell them to screw off

Antoniochops2026-01-08 12:37

I could but my friends not my friend he’s my brother and I have to beat him sibling rivalry and whatnot

ActualRound76992026-01-08 12:39

Lol,no you don’t have to. You want to. You sound really young and immature which isn’t a criticism, but if that kinda thing is still important, you’re not old enough to be confident in your interests.

Youll get there.

Atharaphelun2026-01-08 12:37

[Seirei no Moribito](https://myanimelist.net/anime/1827/Seirei_no_Moribito)

Hairy_Ask_20382026-01-08 12:38

like someone else said u gotta be more specific OP. Did you watch slice of life Anime, action, or romance? Do you know what type of shows your friend likes? Maybe he think it’s boring bcuz of the genre

Antoniochops2026-01-08 12:59

We both watch all sorts of

ZealousidealSky26922026-01-08 12:42

To each his own

Antoniochops2026-01-08 12:59

Un helpful

Gusthell2026-01-08 12:42

If your chose was eg solo leveling then yes, hes right.

Watch tenngen toppa gurren lagan.

Antoniochops2026-01-08 12:59

Thank you only the only suggestion

MisterD90x2026-01-08 12:47

Who cares what they think, me and my friends all have different tastes in anime where some overlap.

I personally never got into the Battle shounens, as I've grown up I learnt more towards the chill and wholesome anime, I do still enjoy a fantasy and adventure, but not so much the "They all thought he was weak but actually super OP but hide it because why not for plot purposes" animes.

I also really enjoy Music anime like Sound Euphorium, K-ON etc etc, mystery and thrillers are great too!

Plus who doesn't like Cute Girls Doing Cute Things (CGDCT) they are comfy and wholesome, think Laid Back Camp type of thing.

My point is anime is such a wide medium which a genre for everyone to enjoy, who cares what they say!

Antoniochops2026-01-08 12:58

This is my brother it’s sibling rivalry I just want to shut him up please suggest one

MisterD90x2026-01-08 14:43

As I know literally nothing about what either of you like or have previously watched;

"Delicious in Dungeon" Fun fantasy adventure about saving a friend and cooking monsters, gets a bit darker towards the end of the series, characters are fun and well written.

orangecapmush2026-01-08 12:48

There's no need to feel the need to prove anything to another over something as miniscule as having different tastes. Also like others have said don't feel the need to conform to their views and become sheepminded. Just watch what you like.

Antoniochops2026-01-08 12:57

Ok this is sibling rivalry if it was just my friend I’d blow him off and never talk to him again so can someone please suggest an anime please

PerceptionOk85432026-01-08 13:06

Just watch LOGH and Monster and if he says it’s boring you can say he has shit taste just like average pretentious MAL user

kenshuou2026-01-08 13:29

Try 12 kingdoms. It's known for its character development and world building but isn't that well known nowdays.

Ok-Chest-79322026-01-08 14:26

But that's still not going to be your taste, it's going to be the internet's tastes, so he won't take back what he said. You having subjectively bad taste will still be true.

Aeon0012026-01-08 14:34

Try Gurren Lagann

Illustrious_Arm_7322026-01-08 15:48

It depends on taste tbh but one piece is a must for sure you guys have to watch! Does he\\she has a favorite genre ?

abandoned_idol2026-01-08 16:52

Either harshly or softly tell your friend to be less harsh because it hurts your feelings (I'm serious).

BUT

If you don't mind, then disregard what I said.

He probably doesn't realize that he's being rude, so be very clear when communicating.

BambooGentleman2026-01-08 16:58

By reading your comments, I figured out that both of you have poor taste in anime. I'm not sure either of you would even be able to appreciate tasteful anime.

So I'm just recommending you Riki-oh and call it a day. It's also a shitty anime, but both of you seem to enjoy this type of stuff and it's a fun watch if you are not alone and constantly laughing at how bad it is.

Peacemkr452026-01-08 23:09

Your friend is gatekeeping. Nothing will be acceptable to him unless he selects it so he's missing the entire point of the medium.