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My favorite genre! SoL often crosses into other genres, so my answer would probably vary depending on how open we can be!

On the Romance side there’s just sooo many I love- My Dress-Up Darling, A Sign of Affection, Horimiya, You and I are Polar Opposites.

For music - K-On and most definitely Sound Euphonium (in my top 3 all time)

Topic-based- DIY, Ruri Rocks, Yuru Camp, New Game

General randomess - Saiki K, YuruYuri

If I had to pick just one it would be Sound Euphonium. Absolutely beautiful series 🎵

I’m sure there’s more, but I was l suuuper put off by the first few episodes of A Certain Scientific Railgun… I was not going to be able to handle Kuroko being as over the top as she was initially. So glad I eye rolled through the first half of season 1!

A more recent one was Days with My Stepsister. I had assumptions about what it would be about and initially didn’t start it during the season it aired, but I kept seeing each week’s episodes rated fairly high and a lot of discussion around them. I picked it up maybe 5 episodes late in the season and ended up really enjoying the story and overall production.

I think I’d prefer seeing characters consume cannabis over alcohol. I definitely get that it’s entirely cultural, but I can’t say I ever feel comfortable with the stereotypical drunk characters. I suppose, at the very least, most perpetually drunk characters in the anime I watch are seen as a nuisance, annoying, and obnoxious. I do understand why cannabis doesn’t have representation in anime and don’t really see that changing any time soon.

Ohhh I feel like that’s a genre I don’t watch much! I feel like the ones I remember leaving the biggest impression on me were Durarara!!, Promised Neverland (season one only), and Erased.

My least favorite is most definitely Boogiepop. I’m not sure if it was just the time in life I watched it, but omggg I couldn’t follow what was happening at all!

The Monogatari series is one I’d love to like. I was incredibly engaged with the concept and characters, but I felt like I had to be so zoned in or else I’d miss details (big and small) and get a little lost. It was also challenging, at the time, following the suggested watch order. I need to revisit it sometime!

It’s not in my top 5 or near it, but I genuinely feel that Erased is such an amazing series for a first time viewer. It’s darker and explores darker themes, but I think a lot of non-anime viewers have an opinion that most anime is childish or nonsensical. I think the seriousness of it can show a new viewer that anime is a medium and not a genre. I’m a romance and slice of life enjoyer, so I’m definitely putting aside my preferences with that recommendation.

There’s sooo many things in anime that I believe take a bit of time to get comfortable with for new viewers: fan service, weird relationships between adults and children, tropes and metas, just the kind of gross way women are often portrayed, different character archetypes, the loudness of certain characters etc. I think after enough time with the medium you kind of develop a better understanding of certain things and it becomes easier to recognize why characters and themes that seem insufferable are part of a story.

I feel like I watch a good amount that I’d think might be super kid friendly. It’s been a little bit since I’ve watched some of them, so I’d recommend double checking their age ratings. Here’s some ones that are bubbling into my head that now:

• Do It Yourself!
• YuriYuri
• My Clueless First Friend
• Laid-back Camp
• Non Non Biyori
• Ruri Rocks

My favorite this season is most definitely You and I Are Polar Opposites. Omggg every episode is just soooo cute, and the characters are so adorable.

I’m also enjoying the 3rd season of Oshi No Ko (not surprised by this one as the series is in my top 3). Tune In to the Midnight Heart has definitely grown on me too! I started Champignon Witch and expected to like it more, but I kind of zoned out during the second episode. I’m going to try picking it back up this week!

I’ve been seeing some great discussions around Journal with Witch and will probably start that up before the season finishes!

I feel like the last few years have been amazingly consistent. Sooo many good ones getting new seasons, some great originals, and many thoughtful and beautiful adaptations. Sooo happy to see it!

It depends if it’s the uncensored version and what part of the world you’re in. It hovers around TV-MA and 18+ based on the content laws of a country.

https://m.imdb.com/title/tt2230051/parentalguide/#certificates

Highschool DxD is pretty amazing. Yes, it has copious amounts of nudity (mainly just breasts), but the plot, characters, and power system are actually so good! I generally only really like SoL and Romance anime, but sometimes the blend of power systems and SoL just balance out so well - A Certain Scientific Railgun is like that too!

Sooo excited for this!! Super enjoyed each season. I’m not really into power level or fighting/combat anime, but the series balanced mystery, drama, and SoL so well to me that it became a favorite.

Your Lie in April and Angel Beats! both crushed me 😭

I LOVE music anime, especially the ones you listed off. It would feel so off not having the accompanying music with their stories.