What’s a good starter anime

I know this question has been asked but I figured I’d try to ask for one tailored to my likes for shows in general. My top 10 shows in order Doctor who(both classic and modern) Red dwarf Game of thrones Arcane Castlevania Avatar teen titans 03 power rangers rpm regular show the expanse.

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theassassintherapist2026-01-19 07:38

Legend of the Galactic Heroes - sci-fi with starship strategy tactics. Lots of faction wars.

ComfortableNinja882026-01-19 08:10

Legend of the galactic heroes as your first anime is diabolical 😭

abandoned_idol2026-01-19 07:39

If you're into "Power Rangers", you might like "Tojima wants to be a Kamen Rider". It has heroes, mooks/combatants, and Kaijin.

TehEpicGuy1012026-01-19 07:40

Attack on Titan

Butt_Farter692026-01-19 08:15

whoever downvoted this has horrible tastes. 10/10 starter anime

Vagabond_Sam2026-01-19 08:30

I’ve no idea how it relates to the shows OP posted.

Maybe that’s why it was downvoted when posted with no context

gud_fellow2026-01-19 07:40

Death Note.

OrchlonGala2026-01-19 07:40

Dungeon Meshi and Frieren are really good fantasy shows

MusubiKazesaru2026-01-19 07:42

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood or Shingeki no Kyojin would be a good option. FMA has a lot of universal appeal and hits a lot of notes from ones you like, and SnK does likewise but it's more intense.

If you want to go sci-fi, the original Legend of the Galactic Heroes is unmatched and suits some of your likes. This one requires looking up its watch order, but I could provide you with one if you are interested.

Vinland Saga and Steins;Gate are two other strong series, one is about historical vikings and the other is likely the best written time travel series out there, though it's a bit otaku-y for a first anime watch.

A few other strong options are Seirei no Moribito, Kenpuu Denki Berserk (this is specifically the 1997 adaptation), and Cowboy Bebop

HarshTheDev2026-01-19 12:16

Also OP, Shingeki no Kyojin is more commonly known as Attack on Titan.

injurred2026-01-19 07:48

Naruto for sure. I watched it when it came out in the early 2000. My young kids recently started watching it right after they finished The Last Airbender, it has memorable characters and great world building (although you may want to skip some filler episodes) and my children are in really in love with it!

CybrSyko2026-01-19 07:49

Based on what you like, I’d recommend Overlord. Decently long (4 current seasons and a movie). If you want something substantially longer, I’d also say Fairy Tale. It’s around 325 episodes but it’s got a lot of skippable filler if you aren’t into that

OutrageousPiccolo4192026-01-19 07:50

I want to eat your pancreas, your lie in April, charlotte, your name and 5 centimetres apart also plastic memories, darling in franxx

ElectronicDelay24892026-01-19 07:52

ok, after reading your list i would recommend as an entry point to anime some classics like

Planetes--about the problem we can find in the future in the near out -space travels because of the amount of space debris around earth.

Record Of Loddos War--- is like Lord of the rings in anime.

Mushishi--weird events as consequences of the contact of Humans with little living entities called "Mushis"

Baccano---is like Italian Mafia covered with supernatural flavors.

and a little cute comedy called Azumanga Daioh

watch those and you will have a good summary of what anime is.(the only main "decents" genres i have left out are mecha-anime and sports)

ogthesamurai2026-01-20 03:55

Mushi shi is a good starter choice

kamkazebird2026-01-19 07:52

Hi score Girl

MacAndZzzz2026-01-19 07:53

Akame ga kill

Yash12301032026-01-19 07:53

Death note AOT
If you want something more slowdowned and long
Something like Naruto or one piece is a good option

hydroxideeee2026-01-19 07:56

I’ve become a very big fan of recommending **Solo Leveling** lately. its popularity is there for a reason, and it’s flashy while having solid world building. it’s also just extremely addicting to watch

zenithfury2026-01-19 07:57

I love sci-fi. Try out Stelvia of the Universe. It’s like an anime Star Trek.

CryptographerVast1702026-01-19 07:58

Monster- mystery/drama

Full Metal Alchemist -fantasy/steampunk

Kaiju no.8 **-** action/fantasy/scif**i**

Blaze_Hunk2026-01-19 08:01

Naruto

Emikzen2026-01-19 08:05

If you like Sci-fi: Mobile Suit Gundam 00, Code Geass & Psycho-Pass. 3 of the better sci-fis I've watched.

Not quite Sci-fi but highly recommended as an introduction to anime; Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.

Lotusfeaster2026-01-19 08:10

Hajime no Ippo

ComfortableNinja882026-01-19 08:11

Go with dungeon meshi. It's a bit slow in the start but it's really good once it leans into the plot

Benphyre2026-01-19 08:21

School Days

theodoreroberts2026-01-19 08:21

I would say: Spy × Family. Humor, spy drama, found family theme. It maintain a consistent quality and the wholesome vibe throughout.

PerspectiveFree31202026-01-19 08:22

Commas save lives: "Lets eat, grandma" vs "Lets eat grandma"

Makes reading a list a lot easier too

LostLab88522026-01-19 08:25

Ngl I started with sword art online and since I'm was a big gamer before it really hit the spot

Vagabond_Sam2026-01-19 08:26

With Dr Who, Red Dwarf and Game of Thrones being on your list, I’d actually recommend Dandadan.

It’s a great show and mashes up pop culture ideas about aliens and ghosts, liberally drawing from supernatural and cryptozoology ideas. Similar to Dr Whi and Red Dwarf which often have episodes thened around specific ‘phenomenon’ or creatures.

It’s also a modern show that recently aired season 2, which I would reckoned over som wig these older shows that people might be approaching with nostalgic, if good, intentions.

PristineHornet99992026-01-19 08:27

the Miyazaki films

ogthesamurai2026-01-20 03:54

Agreed

spinz892026-01-19 08:34

Solo Leveling

Nick7002026-01-19 08:35

Berserk 1997

ogthesamurai2026-01-20 03:53

Lol another brutal starter

2001djhz2026-01-19 09:06

A good starter anime is something short, maybe a movie, that is tailored to what you already like, and that is preferably well critically acclaimed. I will mention a few based on two of the shows you mentioned that I know of:
- Game of Thrones: it’s a long series, so I can’t find a short anime off the top of my head. However, “Vinland Saga” may be a good fit here, though it is not a dark fantasy. If you want a dark fantasy with politics, Overlord may be of interest to you. Attack on Titan also fits well here as a dark fantasy with politics.
- The Expanse: One of my favorite shows. There aren’t anime like this one, but there are some with a few aspects. “Planetes” is the anime about space with more realism that I can recommend, and it is about 26 episodes. “86 (Eighty-Six)” is not about space, but it has some realism in terms of their futuristic weapons and has some of the politics and societal struggle themes that you see on The Expanse.

Sorry-Shift-31922026-01-19 09:38

JJK

konata-izumi-fan-672026-01-19 09:45

i think godzilla

Ro_762026-01-19 09:53

AOT. that way you wont appreciate slop

s4i_yan2026-01-19 11:36

Mine was naruto.

eksnoblade2026-01-19 18:04

There's no such thing as a starter anime.

Look up genre you like, read the summary, see if you like it and watch.

ogthesamurai2026-01-20 03:53

Why isn't there such a thing? I think there is. Miyazaki anime. Spirited away

eksnoblade2026-01-20 05:35

Because it's nonsensical. There isn't a beginner, intermediate, advanced hierarchy to anime. You just watch what you enjoy. It makes more sense to look up series depending on your favorite genres.

ogthesamurai2026-01-20 06:06

If you're a beginner you probably don't have a favorite genre. You don't know what you enjoy because you haven't watched anything. I say Miyazaki because it has so many high quality elements to it in the storytelling and art and music is just top notch.
And personally it's what's drew me in to anime. And anime was something I always thought was bullshit without giving it chance.
I've watched Spirited Away Probably 30 times over the years. Anytime I meet someone that says anime sucks I bet them I can change their mind. I don't think I've ever failed to do so in showing them that film.

TastyMathematician222026-01-19 18:42

Elfenlied.

ogthesamurai2026-01-20 03:52

Elfin lied as a starter? That's pretty brutal hey?

SaxLeo2026-01-19 19:20

Death Note for thriller genre
Black clover for Magic
Haikyuu for Sports

NekusarChan2026-01-19 21:54

For me, Demon Slayer's a good starting point. Hardly any filler, the plot's easy to grasp, the characters are all loveable in their own way, little in the way of fanservice if that's not to your appeal, and it has the perk of having a couple of the best fight-scenes in anime, full stop.

ogthesamurai2026-01-20 03:52

Miyazaki. Spirited away

ogthesamurai2026-01-20 03:58

Some brutal suggestions for a starter anime.
In that case how about
Shigurui :Death Frenzy

Thats guaranteed to ease you into the anime world 😜

ChineseNeckBait2026-01-22 05:13

Redo of Healer.

Okay being serious, go with Naruto or Dragonball, I even started with Miyazaki films myself.