What anime’s can I watch with my dad?

My dad has been really into Japanese metal/rock lately and he’s noticed that a lot of the songs he likes are actually anime intros. I believe this has led to some curiosity about the genre.

The thing is, almost every single anime I try to find for us to watch together has fan service!!! It makes me extremely uncomfortable to see big fat bouncy milkers when I’m right next to my dad. (I’m female by the way). I would like to find something without absolutely ZERO fan service and also like ZERO sexual references or sexual abuse references. I also don’t think my dad would want me to see gore or anything too violent.

Honestly, the anime’s that I have watched by myself have all either been bl or gl or some sort of romance and those are typically the only things I enjoy 😭. Don’t hurt me, but I find Shonen anime kind of annoying usually and I don’t think my dad would like it either. I feel like my dad might be too pretentious to enjoy most animes, so I’m kind of looking for something not so vapid.

We’ve watched a lot of Studio Ghibli together, so maybe something like that? I’ve never seen a show like that though, so I think a possible realistic goal could be something like Death Note? because it isn’t that vulgar from what I remember (he’s heard of it and every time he reads the description, he scoffs, so I think he thinks that it’s stupid).

Honestly, the only anime that I’ve seen that I’d be okay with watching with my dad is Kimi ni Todoke (From Me to You), but my dad is typically not that crazy about romances.

HELP ME!!!!

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Durinthal2026-01-20 21:50

Metal? Have you given [Aggretsuko](https://www.livechart.me/anime/3007) a try yet? He might be able to sympathize with having terrible bosses and office work depending on his career.

Grouchy-One96602026-01-22 03:41

awww that looks so cute! I think maybe he'll think it's funny!

ghostpickleonastick2026-01-20 21:52

Girls Band Cry, it's about a rock band.

Grouchy-One96602026-01-22 03:55

is it gl?

LostLab88522026-01-20 21:55

Code Geass, feiren, full metal alchemist brotherhood and sword art online (if he is a big gamer)

Not only are these some of my dad's favourites it's what he told me to watch to try and get me in to anime

P.S it worked

Lolersters2026-01-20 22:18

Code Geass has a LOT of fanservice in it.

Knee_High_Cat_Beef2026-01-21 01:43

Believe all tables

ClemFire2026-01-20 21:57

I feel he might enjoy anime about music then:

Bocchi the Rock
Girls Band Cry
MyGo

Grouchy-One96602026-01-22 03:44

WOAH is this gl? lowkey I might just watch this by myself cuz I'm a little scared to watch gay things with my dad. 😭

ClemFire2026-01-22 04:06

I would say they are all subtext

SignificantTransient2026-01-20 22:00

Hey OP. I am assuming your dad has likely fucked. Just say "damn those are big" and hand him a beer.

Grouchy-One96602026-01-22 03:57

damn i *wish* i could talk about tits with my dad

shadowraptor8882026-01-20 22:03

Yeah, try an anime that's almost purely story-driven, like Death Note, or Psycho-Pass ? I'm sure there's a few others but they're still on my own list to watch so idk how much they balance out in the action compared to the story.

Death note has the metal intro down too...

Grouchy-One96602026-01-22 04:04

lwk might just ask if he wants to watch death note with me

Left-Night-11252026-01-20 22:10

If its the soundtrack i guess these will do (i have a similar thing with ost).

Getter Robo Armageddon

King of braves GaoGaiGar

Gundam 00

Grouchy-One96602026-01-22 04:04

Thanks! these look cool

ContributionTop95702026-01-20 22:13

Considering several exclusions, I think it's some anime without anything exaggerated, as you requested.

Cowboy Bebop, Death Note, Mushishi, Ousama Ranking, Seikimatsu Occult Gakuin.

For more fun maybe Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon

Grouchy-One96602026-01-22 03:47

wow ! thanks! some of these look rlly cool!

NOMursE2026-01-20 22:14

Music anime without fanservice, okay

**Beck**

**Kids on the Slope**

**Detroit Metal City**

**Macross 7**

**Ya Boy Kongming**

**Bocchi the Rock** (I second the previous recommendation)

For a non music themed anime how about **Space Brothers**

Grouchy-One96602026-01-22 03:59

OH MY GOD THESE LOOK SO COOL!!!!! YOU are so cool! all u guys know so many niche animes

tubular_radical2026-01-20 22:15

Asobi Asobase for the outro music.

Grouchy-One96602026-01-22 04:00

dude, I'm so confused. Is this horror?

tubular_radical2026-01-22 04:14

It’s a comedy, try an episode.

_Asi9_2026-01-20 22:16

Bebop is always solid for the dad's out there in my experience.

Grouchy-One96602026-01-22 03:45

doesn't one of the main characters have fat bouncy milkers tho :(

MrJeh2026-01-20 22:16

My status as assassin wasn't too bad for isekai/fantasy. I also enjoyed May I ask one final thing (dub has a few curse words)

Grouchy-One96602026-01-22 04:05

wow! these look pretty awesome!

MrJeh2026-01-22 11:20

I really enjoyed both of these. I'm a sucker for both isekai and fantasy 😅. There may be an onsen scene in the later episodes of both these, I really can't remember tbh. It's so common in anime it's like if I try to remember, my brain just makes a scene as if there was lol. With that said, the fan service in these are pretty tame (if any)

Beni55552026-01-20 22:16

Vinland Saga, FMAB, AOT or Frieren are all things most ppl like and they dont have fanservice.

Spice and wolf is about a merchant and a fox godess traveling trough the country

Sakamoto days is a funny action/comedy tho it is shounen

Grouchy-One96602026-01-22 03:49

thanks! spice and wolf looks cute!

ceribaen2026-01-20 22:18

Spy x Family

Frieren

Apothecary Diaries

Apocalypse Hotel

Grouchy-One96602026-01-22 04:05

thanks!

Zulishk2026-01-20 22:24

I think you should go for Dan Da Dan and get some real bonding with dad. Laugh with him. It’ll be fine. Trust me.

Grouchy-One96602026-01-22 04:02

looks fun!

EndangeredLazyPanda2026-01-20 22:29

There was just recently one called Rock is a Lady’s Modesty about rock and roll and rich girls who wanted to rock out. It was good I liked it, some of the cg was iffy but. BECK (Mongolian chop squad) or whatever was about a band that might be good. Was your dad ever in the military and feel like crying? Try Violet Evergarden, my overall favorite. But literally be prepared to cry.

Grouchy-One96602026-01-22 04:07

damnn maybe I'll try Violet Evergarden

Plastic_Anywhere17382026-01-20 22:32

Samurai champloo

Grouchy-One96602026-01-22 03:51

woah this looks like such an aura maxxer show

Plastic_Anywhere17382026-01-22 15:22

Hip hop, nujabes, samurais, and by the guy who did cowboy bebop. Can’t go wrong

itsref2026-01-20 22:35

[Zombie Land Saga](https://amzn.to/4sR3R3W)

[Ya Boy Kongming!](https://amzn.to/3NwUPck)

[Love of Kill](https://amzn.to/4qxrrBx)

Grouchy-One96602026-01-22 03:52

woah love of kill looks interesting!

Spor3frog2026-01-20 23:04

I'll add some I didn't see. Ranking of kings, odd taxi, deca-dence, Somali and the forest spirit, one piece

Grouchy-One96602026-01-22 04:08

thanks!

tommyelgreco2026-01-20 23:10

One punch man is pretty great. It's funny and has a stellar metal theme song.

Grouchy-One96602026-01-22 04:08

thank you!

ConsistentEye22152026-01-20 23:19

Attack on titan, crazy metal openings, greatest anime of all time and no fan service. Oh and I forgot greatest anime of all time.

Grouchy-One96602026-01-22 03:53

lmao, but my dad lwk doesn't want me watching violent stuff :(

ConsistentEye22152026-01-22 04:03

Tell him to give it a try, its a lot more than just violence

OkAssignment61632026-01-21 01:08

[Detroit Metal City](https://myanimelist.net/anime/3702/Detroit_Metal_City?q=Detroit%20&cat=anime)

Synopsis:

Dominating the world of indie music, Detroit Metal City (DMC) is a popular death metal band known for its captivatingly dark and crude style. Its extravagant lead singer, Johannes Krauser II, is especially infamous as a demonic being who has risen from the fiery pits of hell itself in order to bring the world to its knees and lord over all mortals—or at least that's what he's publicized to be.

Unbeknownst to his many worshippers, Krauser II is just the alter ego of an average college graduate named Souichi Negishi. Although he is soft-spoken, peace-loving, and would rather listen to Swedish pop all day, he must participate in DMC's garish concerts in order to make ends meet. Detroit Metal City chronicles Negishi's hilarious misadventures as he attempts to juggle his hectic band life, a seemingly budding romance, and dealing with his incredibly obsessive and dedicated fans.

Grouchy-One96602026-01-22 04:08

damn this sounds crazy lmao

OkAssignment61632026-01-21 01:12

[Rock wa Lady no Tashinami deshite](https://myanimelist.net/anime/59360/Rock_wa_Lady_no_Tashinami_deshite) (Rock Is a Lady's Modesty)

Synopsis:

Oushin Girls' Academy is a respected institution reserved only for wealthy young ladies. Very few of its students excel enough to earn the title of Noble Maiden, awarded to those who embody the ideal Japanese woman of culture and refinement. Lilisa Suzunomiya, a girl of common roots, has suddenly found herself as the daughter of a newly remarried real estate mogul and seeks to become a Noble Maiden to prove that commoners like her can be noble as well.

The most difficult challenge Lilisa has faced in pursuit of this goal is abandoning her love of rock music to keep up the rich girl facade she must now wear. But her resolve crumbles once she happens upon Otoha Kurogane, the daughter of a prominent politician, skillfully playing the drums while rocking out in an abandoned school building. Despite initially being at odds, they embrace their passion for music together while leading a double life.

Grouchy-One96602026-01-22 04:09

wow thanks!

OkAssignment61632026-01-21 01:13

[Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad](https://myanimelist.net/anime/57/Beck)

Synopsis:

Fourteen-year-old Yukio "Koyuki" Tanaka is a dispirited young boy with no goals in life. However, this all changes when Koyuki saves a strange-looking dog named Beck from being harassed by a group of local kids. The dog's owner, 16-year-old Ryuusuke "Ray" Minami, is an emerging guitarist and the former member of a popular rock band.

After Koyuki meets Ray again in a diner, the older boy leads him to his former band's meeting place and dazzles Koyuki with his amazing guitar skills. Slowly becoming interested in the glamour of western rock culture, Koyuki decides to start playing the guitar while helping Ray achieve his dream of leading the ultimate rock band. Together with Ray's younger sister Maho and a few other members, the two boys launch their career into the world of rock by forming a band called BECK. Beck follows the group's struggles and successes as they spread their fame across Japan.

Grouchy-One96602026-01-22 04:10

yes yes sounds so cool!

Knee_High_Cat_Beef2026-01-21 01:53

You can have fanservice without aggressive HotD like stuff.

[Symphogear ](https://youtu.be/ADFNy_eHgIk?si=u8o2UofUN5c9Kr9e) is a great series for people who like anisong. Its a magical girl show where the main gimmick is that the girls get power from singing during their fights. Each song is recorded specifically for the scenes that they play in.

Macross has great songs too along with jet dog fighting actions. [Macross Frontier](https://youtu.be/Dl0_mh6ICvk?si=ccohFNY7aUe4F1Xx#t=11m53s) is a good modern version to start.

Grouchy-One96602026-01-22 04:12

I just get uncomfortable when I see ANY cleavage I'm afraid. or when I hear the high pitched anime girl noises/moans. :(

conanwongmkii2026-01-21 01:57

Rock Is a Lady's Modesty

Grouchy-One96602026-01-22 04:12

thanks!

SleepyDragon782026-01-21 03:18

Well, for what it's worth, 47 here. From the wording of your post I've a feeling I may very well be older than your dad. Not gonna focus much on the metal side of your dad's taste but more the other things you mentioned.

Someone else mentioned Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood and Frieren. I second both of those. I think Frieren does an absolutely wonderful job of capturing the difference in how someone with a ridiculously long life span sees the world from those with shorter life spans.

I'm also going to add Vinland Saga to the list. First season is violent, but it's violence with a purpose to the story and is VERY well written. Second season centers heavily around the effect that the violence of the first season has on the main character and is much slower paced, more of a drama really. It is very very good.

I'd also suggest Iron Blooded Orphens. Again there's a fair amount of violence but it's violence with a purpose, and digs deeply into the effect that the violence has on the characters. Also.... Giant Robots.

Another very serious, and heavy one is 86. VERY well written and incredible story. Again it is all violence with a purpose. It's not just violence for the sake of violence.

If you're dad likes cars/racing at all then maybe check out Initial D and MF Ghost. MF Ghost is dropping a new season right now and is a follow up to Initial D. I enjoyed both of them.

If you want some silly, light hearted, slice of life stuff check out New Game. It's one my son wanted to watch with me. Main character is adorable. Anime centers around her first job as a game creator.

If you want something that is just funny as all hells then check check out Buddy Daddies. It may not make the no fan-service list but it's hilarious. Another one I watched with my son. Think "Three Men and a Baby" but it's 2 assassins who take in a little girl and shenanigans ensue.

Grouchy-One96602026-01-22 04:28

thank you so much! I appreciate violence with a purpose a lot. It's pretty much the only type I enjoy because otherwise it just really disturbs me and makes me feel dirty. I'll look into your recommendations more! (also, 47 is not old, ur basically fresh out the womb)

hinata-anime2026-01-21 08:29

Mob psycho 100

Grouchy-One96602026-01-22 04:29

thanks!