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I'm new to anime. Which titles should I start with?

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Question: I'm new to anime. Which titles should I start with?
Answer: That all depends on you. Anime comes in a variety of genres and themes so there's literally something for everyone.

Some of the classics such as Dragonball Z, Ah! My Goddess, Neon Genesis Evangelion and Princess Mononoke are a great way to introduce yourself to the world of anime but don't stop there!

Try looking at the basic genres you like for other forms of entertainment - action/adventure, sci-fi, romance, etc. and then fine tune your search from there.

Just as you might like vampire movies for example, there's a whole collection of vampy-supernatural style anime for you to choose from. Like ninjas and martial arts? Then you'll probably like shows such as Naruto and Samurai 7.

Join some of the anime forums and see what other anime fans are chatting about. If you've got friends or family who watch anime, ask them to recommend some shows to get you started. And by all means, take advantage of the reviews and sneak peeks on anime-devoted sites such as this one. The more you know about an anime show, the easier it will be to pick some titles you'll like.
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