What anime should i start with

I want to start watching anime, im leaving one piece for last andi already watched dragon ball, here is the list i got

Code geass

Vinland Saga

Berserk

attack on titan

Hunter X Hunter

Demon Slayer

Fullmetal alchemist Brotherhood

Monster

Death Note

Also don't tell me to watch berserk first cuz I'll watch it after maybe 2 to 3 animes

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Arctic-StarLight2026-01-28 00:15

Attack on titan is a long watch but that anime is an utter masterpiece. Vinland Saga on the other hand is also a great anime with some tense story. I personally would vote for AOT but it's a journey of an anime!

Kaiju_Enhanced2026-01-28 04:03

Noted.

timpkmn892026-01-28 00:16

Whatever looks good

Sensitive-Loss-73562026-01-28 00:16

watch death note first twin, it's probably the best starter anime, then you can watch attack on Titan but please don't spoil yourself 😭

Kaiju_Enhanced2026-01-28 00:38

the only thing i know about death note is that there a guy named light with a book and if he writes someones name with their face in mind, the person he wrote his name gets a heart attack in 40 seconds or so and he has a god complex and he says the. N word, nothing

Moon-Living2026-01-28 00:41

I had 75% of it spoiled to me cause it didn’t sound interesting to me and figured I’d never watch it. I just wanted to know what happened. Well, I watched it and it was still a glorious show. 100% recommend not being spoiled though lol

Kaiju_Enhanced2026-01-28 02:47

I watched the first 2 episodes and im happy now, this is peak, thanks for telling me to start with this♥♥♥

Backchod_Balbasaur2026-01-28 00:17

Death note

GodBlessIraq2026-01-28 00:19

Start with Cowboy Bebop if you want something short polished and easy to get into - 26 episodes no filler great music story holds up. Or Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood if you want longer with solid world building. Avoid jumping straight to long shonen like One Piece unless you're ready for commitment

hxh_gon12026-01-28 00:24

I would recommend starting with hunterxhunter or demon slayer. They have a nice story line and are not too long to finish.

ActualRound76992026-01-28 00:24

High School DxD

hxh_gon12026-01-28 00:47

A man of culture

Specific_Frame85372026-01-28 00:28

Record of Lodoss War

HolidayOwl33432026-01-28 00:39

Either Vinland saga or Aot

Hefty_Praline_2672026-01-28 00:41

Aot then Vinland saga

NOMursE2026-01-28 00:43

I always recommend people start with movies in the genre the enjoy. My go to recommend if Akira but if body horror and violence are a problem then something like Suzume or Spirted away.

Moon-Living2026-01-28 00:44

I say demon slayer! It’s interesting enough, but has so many light hearted moments that it’s not a heavy watch 90% of the time.

Attack on Titan gets pretty fucked up not gonna lie, but it’s an absolute masterpiece when you’re ready to get your soul crushed!

MeroMeroDraws2026-01-28 00:46

Fullmetal alchemist brotherhood

Attack on titan

Death note

Vinland Saga

Steins gate is pretty good but idk if i would start with that cause the beginning may be pretty slow for some people but it totally pays off, completely recommended!

Fine_Tension28762026-01-28 01:19

Honestly its a very good starter pack it all depends on the mood you on right now. Some are darker then others. Some pack great storyline and adventure style - some are more intense/suspense. I would also add Soul eater to your list ( first episode is more fan service but the rest is really good with different animation style)

chescojoe2026-01-28 01:23

FLCL, Trigun, Death Note, and the movie Vampire Hunter D

STRAWLEE2026-01-28 07:03

Do you watch one show at a time or multiple?

If you watch multiple, I’d recommend watching at least one long-running anime (around 60–100+ episodes), like Naruto, Bleach, JJBA, or HxH, along with 1–2 seasonal anime at a time (around 12–24 episodes each). I usually finish and start new seasonal anime every 1–3 months, and long-running anime take me a year or more to finish. One Piece is a chore, though—I started it around two years ago and I’m at episode 680.

If you typically watch one show at a time, I’d recommend Orb: On the Movements of the Earth. It has arguably one of the best stories in anime, in my opinion, and is an absolute masterpiece—easily top five I’ve ever watched.

Most of the berserk anime adaptations are horrible in terms of animation quality and leave out parts of the story the only expectation being the 97 one though, I haven’t watched it. The manga would be a better option but I’d doubt youd be inclined to read it yet.

STRAWLEE2026-01-28 07:05

Another one I’d recommend is is JJBA (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure). The anime currently has six parts, with the seventh part, Steel Ball Run, releasing later this year. Each part has its own unique story and setting. It’s also the second-highest-rated manga on MAL. I’d recommend watching it and catching up before part 7 airs.
I started watching it in August of last year. I’m currently on part 5 and thoroughly enjoying the story so far.

Kaiju_Enhanced2026-01-28 12:29

the only reason i won't watch jojo's is cuz i heard It'll make you want to kiss your homie and the art style is just not it for me and i watch 1 anime at once