Good first animes to watch?
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There is no such thing as anime for beginners. Just give him the link to a site where he can DL anime and let him choose on his own.
The people saying that 'light' animes are the way to go are full of crap; if anything, one should go for the genre that interests him the most. The people saying that old animes are the way to go are also full of crap; a good anime is a good anime, no matter how old or recent it is (likewise, a bad anime is a bad anime).
When he's watched a few animes, THEN you can proceed to discuss about anime related stuff and reccommend him stuff. Still, think that finding out by yourself is the best way to go. Noobs watching only what they're told has created a legion of Haruhifags, among other legions of fags.
So yeah, the best advice I have would be to let him into the wild.
The people saying that 'light' animes are the way to go are full of crap; if anything, one should go for the genre that interests him the most. The people saying that old animes are the way to go are also full of crap; a good anime is a good anime, no matter how old or recent it is (likewise, a bad anime is a bad anime).
When he's watched a few animes, THEN you can proceed to discuss about anime related stuff and reccommend him stuff. Still, think that finding out by yourself is the best way to go. Noobs watching only what they're told has created a legion of Haruhifags, among other legions of fags.
So yeah, the best advice I have would be to let him into the wild.
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Looky-tan
Got Megane?
Thanks for all the opinions guys and gals, I'll mention it to my friend, honestly I didn't want him to see mainstream stuff, because I feared he'd become a naru-tard.
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My personal bias in nearly all walks of entertainment is innuendo laden comedy with a splash of action.
The first anime I saw that I really liked was Ranma 1/2- it was the first thing I had seen that wasn't mecha (sloppy sci-fi imo), overly kiddie (like pokemon), or really girly (sailor moon). It's still a classic and I'd recommend it to anyone, starter and veteran alike- although you should stop watching after the first season...
Perhaps a more modern show that captures the same essence of what I like is Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaou. It's loaded with sexual gags but doesn't feel overly forced. Main character is a likeable baddass.
The first anime I saw that I really liked was Ranma 1/2- it was the first thing I had seen that wasn't mecha (sloppy sci-fi imo), overly kiddie (like pokemon), or really girly (sailor moon). It's still a classic and I'd recommend it to anyone, starter and veteran alike- although you should stop watching after the first season...
Perhaps a more modern show that captures the same essence of what I like is Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaou. It's loaded with sexual gags but doesn't feel overly forced. Main character is a likeable baddass.
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Ethil wrote...
smashspite wrote...
Tengan Toppa Gurren Lagann.As a first anime? If you're faced with such randomness right at the beginning... I dunno man, might have the opposite effect.
Depend if said person is random in general, My bro watched Excel Saga as one of his firsts and hes fine.
Also, BECK Mongolian Chop Squad is awesome too, Ranma 1/2 was also one of my firsts, so try adding those to the list.
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It is better to go with preferences but in a broader view movies are a good way to start anime, Spirited Away is good movie and for an action movie watch Sword of the Stranger. A lot of Miyazaki films are great and simple to understand.
For series go with Minami-ke and Seto no Hanayome(simple and funny), Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo for action, and if you want to introduce him to harem without the ecchi go with Ouran High School Host Club or Kurenai.
Later on you can introduce the newcomer to anime like Kino no Tabi, Ayakashi - Japanese Classic Horror (Bakeneko Arc), Hellsing Ultimate, Kara no Kyoukai, Genshiken, Welcome to the NHK, Mushishi, Monster, Kaiba, Pale Cocoon, Eve no Jikan, Kigeki - Comedy, Planetes, and Bartender.
It is still better to go with preferences and it is better if beginners know a little about japanese culture too since anime comes from japan.
Edit: Just remembered, you can go to Myanimelist.net, it's a very easy site to use to find anime to watch or manga to read. The site does have a very strict no direct downloads so you can't download anime but it can help you find a very good anime to start with.
For series go with Minami-ke and Seto no Hanayome(simple and funny), Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo for action, and if you want to introduce him to harem without the ecchi go with Ouran High School Host Club or Kurenai.
Later on you can introduce the newcomer to anime like Kino no Tabi, Ayakashi - Japanese Classic Horror (Bakeneko Arc), Hellsing Ultimate, Kara no Kyoukai, Genshiken, Welcome to the NHK, Mushishi, Monster, Kaiba, Pale Cocoon, Eve no Jikan, Kigeki - Comedy, Planetes, and Bartender.
It is still better to go with preferences and it is better if beginners know a little about japanese culture too since anime comes from japan.
Edit: Just remembered, you can go to Myanimelist.net, it's a very easy site to use to find anime to watch or manga to read. The site does have a very strict no direct downloads so you can't download anime but it can help you find a very good anime to start with.
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Comedy/Action (and some episodes of complete randomness) - Soul Eater
I swear the ones with the weapon Excalibur I half expected John Cleese (Sp?) to be behind a desk and say "And now for something completely different..."
I swear the ones with the weapon Excalibur I half expected John Cleese (Sp?) to be behind a desk and say "And now for something completely different..."
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Hmm, its a good question, what would be a good one to watch first.
Well this is basically what I chose when I was introducing my friends to anime back in the day, depending on the type of person it was for:
Myself (actually astroboy at 7, but reintroduced) - Dragonball
Serious person that likes serious buisiness - Death Note
Somewhat crazy person, likes goofing around - Azumanga Daioh
Highly Religious - D.N.Angel
Unsure eactly what they were into - Evangelion (mayble a little hardcore)
Only ever had 4 girls over so thats my selection criteria there. My guy mates just watch anything so its a little hard to tell what would be a good introdution one there :)
Well this is basically what I chose when I was introducing my friends to anime back in the day, depending on the type of person it was for:
Myself (actually astroboy at 7, but reintroduced) - Dragonball
Serious person that likes serious buisiness - Death Note
Somewhat crazy person, likes goofing around - Azumanga Daioh
Highly Religious - D.N.Angel
Unsure eactly what they were into - Evangelion (mayble a little hardcore)
Only ever had 4 girls over so thats my selection criteria there. My guy mates just watch anything so its a little hard to tell what would be a good introdution one there :)
