My friend’s recommendations didn't work out. Here is what I actually liked

My friend’s recommendations didn't work out. Here is what I actually liked—any suggestions?

My friend gave me a list of anime to watch, but our tastes are quite different. Honestly, I only liked a few of them, such as:
One Punch Man
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
Hunter x Hunter
ZENSHU
Fullmetal Alchemist
Charlotte
Handa-kun
I tried searching for shows on my own, but to be honest, most of what I found was really weird, and I couldn't bring myself to finish them.

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SmolPlaytoy2026-01-14 02:04

Have you tried My Hero Academia?

MoneyFeisty17962026-01-14 02:12

I liked it! But it's too long for me to finish I struggle with long-running series.

WhiteZhupremacist2026-01-14 02:19

Never understood this sentiment, if you like thing why lot of thing bad? But anyway, you're gonna run into a lot of trouble with anime if that's the case

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SmolPlaytoy2026-01-14 02:20

I don't think it's that long, it's shorter than Hunter x Hunter.

Your picks seem to have some element of action so there's the mainstream standbys like JJK, Chainsaw Man, Demon Slayer.

If you want an action one that is more bright and light hearted I would try Shangri-la Frontier it only has 2 seasons out so not complete

SA0902026-01-14 02:31

> I don't think it's that long, it's shorter than Hunter x Hunter.

Didn’t Hero end at 170 episodes? That would make it longer than Hunter 2011.

SmolPlaytoy2026-01-14 02:33

Did it? I guess it just didn't feel that long

SA0902026-01-14 02:49

Being broken apart in seasons probably helped a lot. It’s technically 171 if you count the upcoming episode in May.

Old_Discipline_32772026-01-14 02:07

I would recommend Attack on Titan if you haven't watched it already.

MoneyFeisty17962026-01-14 02:15

I know it's a masterpiece to many, but I couldn't get into it. It felt a bit slow at the start, so I dropped it early on

WhiteZhupremacist2026-01-14 02:21

I watched the first 13 episodes then took like a year off - I didn't drop it I just had so much else to watch before I happened to get back around to it. It hadn't clicked even though I was interested every episode so I was able to 'quit' without issue but as soon as I picked it up again it clicked into place perfectly and I finished the entire thing in a week. Just saying don't give up, take breaks and try things again later

Jigglypuff39012026-01-14 02:09

Im one of the ones who actually enjoyed sword art online , I went with season 1 and 2. Goblin slayer if u can handle the first episode. Grimgar and ashes.

ManducoMagico2026-01-14 02:19

Grimgar is peak, best isekai for me bar none

Straight-Function1422026-01-14 02:09

Seem you like comedy, watch grand blue none better.

_StevenPettican042026-01-14 02:09

what did your friend recommend that you didnt like?

MoneyFeisty17962026-01-14 02:26

He recommended most of the big mainstream titles like Naruto, Dragon Ball, One Piece, Death Note, Steins;Gate, and Re:Zero.
I gave them a fair chance, but I found most of them either too slow or just boring. Some of the plot points felt illogical to me, and the long-running series felt like too much of a drag. I prefer shows that get to the point or have a more consistent pace.

_StevenPettican042026-01-14 02:29

Then you should try some of these:

Attack on Titan

Solo Leveling

Jujutsu Kaisen

Chainsaw Man

Demon Slayer

Vinland Saga

Death Note

Cyberpunk Edgerunners

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These shows more or less get straight to the point and have some consistent action and pacing throughout

_Episode_122026-01-14 02:43

About Steins;Gate, do give it another chance when you feel like it again. The first 10 or so episodes have a slow pace on purpose but that's only because they are building up to a great reveal. After that the stakes becomes super high and I can guarantee that it'd be banger after banger each episode.

That said, based on what you liked, here are what I'll recommend.

Sousou no Frieren

Code Geass

Mob Psycho (same creator as One Punch Man)

Jorgumand

Saga of Tanya the Evil

bravetailor2026-01-14 03:48

It's not like the shows you liked aren't wildly popular and fairly long as well. It's hard to say what you'd like because your likes and dislikes don't seem to be genre based either. You clearly like some shonen battle anime, but not all of them.

TokiVideogame2026-01-14 02:10

i think op likes vague animes

your_ancestordaddy2026-01-14 02:29

And have short attention span.

hal42642026-01-14 02:13

so what did he recommend you

MoneyFeisty17962026-01-14 02:52

To be honest, my friend is really into weird and horror anime, so his taste is quite specific. He recommended the big mainstream ones like Naruto, Dragon Ball, One Piece, Death Note, Steins;Gate, Re:Zero, and Bleach.

I actually liked Bleach, but he told me I should read the manga instead because he thinks the anime adaptation isn't that good

hal42642026-01-14 08:58

Interesting I didn't expect these shows when you said he was recommending weird ones. I think they're pretty tame all things considered so what would you consider weird about these shows because I think a lot of recommendations might unknowingly cross into weird territory for you as well

RollinOnAgain2026-01-14 02:14

Konosuba. It's probably the funniest anime ever, just watch it and enjoy. Everyone likes Konosuba

-Reflex-142026-01-14 02:15

Jujutsu kaisen

Attack on titan

Solo leveling

Is there a specific genre you like or open to anything?

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ZaphodBeebblebrox2026-01-14 02:43

One-Knowledge-70722026-01-14 02:15

Based on the shows you mentioned, it kinda feels like you lean towards humor x shounen/action. Gonna assume you've watched most popular anime already, so here are a few anime that come to my mind:

* Blood Blockade Battlefront
* Bungo Stray Dogs
* Great Pretender
* The Elusive Samurai
* Zom 100: Bucket List of the DEad
* Helck
* The Devil is a Part-Timer!
* Soul Eater
* Kyousougiga

Hope there's something of interest!

quietdaydream202026-01-14 02:19

Agreed! Considering OP likes humor and shounen action, this fits perfectly.

TicoMachi2026-01-14 02:16

You could check out Mob Psycho 100. The original manga was created by the same guy who made the original One Punch Man manga, and in my opinion Mob is much better.

Peechez2026-01-14 02:17

Mob Psycho is the obvious move

Shadow5552026-01-14 02:20

So. How about some genres. Some thinga you liked about this list.

It's amazing what happens when you help us help you.

What were the weird ones? What made them weird to you? What others did he suggest you didn't like that morning this list?

MoneyFeisty17962026-01-14 03:11

My friend is really into horror anime, which is why I didn't like his suggestions. Elfen Lied was too depressing, School Days had a trash protagonist, and Lain was just confusing.
On the other hand, I really enjoyed Hell Girl (until the MC changed), Flame of Recca, Nura, and ACCA: 13. I’m looking for more shows like these—cool action and clear plots, but with a good pace.

FreckledRed2026-01-14 02:23

Dandadan

Nyte_Crawler2026-01-14 02:26

Angel Beats is a Jun Maeda show (same writer as Charlotte) which was pretty popular back when it came out but hasn't aged the best- it honestly has the same problem as Charlotte (should be a 2 cour(a cour is a season, ie about 12-13 episodes) show, but it's crammed into 1) so I'm showing my age a bit by recommending it, but why not.

From stuff I just like that you might, Space Dandy, a Shiro Watanabe (Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo) show that's mostly a sci-fi action comedy with some pretty artsy episodes sprinkled in. It also has a pretty good dub.

Another show I can't recommend enough is Odd Taxi, it's pretty character driven and is relatively grounded, but it's got great vibes and keeps you interested with a central mystery and learning more about all the characters.

Also as others have said Mob Psycho 100. It's the same writer as One Punch Man, but it basically does One Punch Man better. Its similar in that it has a wildly OP main character, but he's super insecure because his OP psychic powers don't help him be any less of a shy kid at school. Mob and Reigan are just far more interesting characters than anyone in One Punch Man and I highly recommend it. It is a bit longer at 3 cour, but it is a complete adaptation and absolutely worth it.

Oh, and if you want stuff that's pure comedy, Konosuba, Asobi Asobase, Daily Lives of High School Boys, and Grand Blue are my favorites of those.

MusubiKazesaru2026-01-14 02:28

Yu Yu Hakusho (dub)

Mon Psycho 100

Tiger & Bunny

Angel Beats

Clannad

Dragon Ball + Dragon Ball Z

Deca-Dence

Sakamoto desu ga?

Magi

Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun

Uramichi Oniisan

Made in Abyss

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

Next_Package_57102026-01-14 02:36

Try "The Fable"

Psyduckisnotaduck2026-01-14 03:06

86 is a really good anime with pretty strong forward momentum. It might get another season someday but if it doesn’t it has pretty satisfying closure.

Pluto is kinda unusual because the episodes are quite long (made from the start as an ONA so it didn’t have to conform to normal episode lengths), but it is so well paced and interesting throughout.
Everyone should watch Pluto.

A personal favorite I try to recommend a lot is Romantic Killer. A girl just wants to play video games, pet cat, and chill, but a diabolical fairy tries to force her into various stereotypical romance encounters. Like an absolute champion she finds ways to turn things in a different direction. It’s really really funny.

ODD TAXI is an easy recommendation as a tight, self-contained series where everything comes together beautifully at the end.

Definitely try Kaguya-sama: Love is War.

Ginsan-AK2026-01-14 03:07

Zetsuen no Tempest
Gosick

United-Band30952026-01-14 03:36

Watch cyberpunk edgerunners

Impressive_Poetry3832026-01-14 04:00

I recommend to watch Akame ga Kill!.
Since you prefer shorter anime, this one is perfect at just 24 episodes the story is great and the fights are absolutely epic but the best part? The ending. It’s honestly one of the most 'wholesome' and happy endings I’ve ever seen. Everything wraps up so perfectly for the characters, it'll leave you with a huge smile on your face. Highly recommended!

pseudonymous282026-01-14 09:14

That's understandable, not everyone likes the same things. I gotta suggest The 100 Girlfriends that Really Really Really Really Really Love You. It leans more rom than com, but I really enjoy it