If you are starting to dive into the anime universe and want to be recognized as a true otaku (or at least pretend it is already), it came to the right place! Thus, thinking about it, we have separated a list of the top 10 recommended anime for the young beginner Otaku . From mandatory classics to recent successes that dominate Timelines, this selection will give you the perfect base to enter any Otaku conversation without shame.
Best Anime for Otaku - Top 10
10. Mob Psycho 100
- Evil Note: 8.49 (Season 1)
- Year: 2016
- Studio: Bones
- Episodes: 12 (Season 1)
From the same creator of One Punch Man , Mob Psycho 100 mixes insane action with a psychedelic look that seems out straight from a crazy sketchbook - and works perfectly. We follow Mob, a teenager with absurd psychic powers, trying to lead a normal life… But of course, it never works.
In this way, the anime goes beyond the beating: it touches on topics such as self -knowledge, self -esteem and emotional maturity, all with a lot of humor and charismatic characters. If you want an anime that balances beating and reflection, mob is the right choice to start with style.
09. Y Our Lie in April
- Evil Note: 8.64
- Year: 2014-2015
- Studio: A-1 Pictures
- Episodes: 22
Prepare the handkerchiefs, because Your Lie in April is that anime that enters your heart, knot and still touches piano in the meantime. At first, the story follows Kousei, a piano prodigy that lost the desire to play after a trauma. This changes when he meets Kaori, a life -filled violinist who drags him back to music - and life.
In addition to the wonderful soundtrack and poetic animation, the anime is an emotional slap that talks about love, loss, overcoming and how art can transform people. Ideal to show that not every otaku lives only fighting and shouts of power.
08. Hunter x Hunter (2011)
- Evil Note: 9.03
- Year: 2011-2014
- Studio: Madhouse
- Episodes: 148
This is a real jewel among the Shounens. Hunter x Hunter begins looking like a light adventure of a boy wanting to meet his father again, but it gets more and more dense, intelligent and even dark. Gon and Killua form one of the most captivating pairs of anime.
In addition, the system of powers, called Nen, is one of the best elaborate of the genre, and the arches are so well built that it is difficult not to be addicted. Ideal for those who want an anime with action, strategy and a healthy dose of emotional suffering.
07. Cowboy Bebop
- Evil Note: 8.75
- Year: 1998-1999
- Studio: Sunrise
- Episodes: 26
On the other hand, if you want to enter the otaku world with class, cowboy bebop is a must stop. Imagine a western in space with jazz, hunters of charismatic reward and a noir climate that borders on the philosophical. All this in just 26 episodes-and each of them is a masterpiece.
In fact, even from 1998, the animation is still amazing, and the topics covered are timeless. Solitude, redemption, identity… all packed by a legendary soundtrack from Yoko Kanno. Anyway, cowboy bebop is pure style, and yes, you'll mean “See You, Space Cowboy” after finishing.
06. Jujutsu Kaisen
- Evil Note: 8.55 (Season 1)
- YEAR: 2021-ATUAL
- Studio: Mappa
- Episodes: 24 (season 1)
If you enjoy exorcism, insane demons and choreographed struggles absurdly, Jujutsu Kaisen goes straight to the top of your list. With Itadori, Fushiguro, Nobara and the charismatic Satoru Gojo, the anime delivers everything: action, humor and drama just right.
What really draws attention here is fluid animation (thank you, Mappa!) And the way the characters evolve, even in the midst of chaos. It's a modern shounen with classic face - perfect for those who want to start with something current, but with veteran soul.
Best Anime for Otaku - Top 05
05. Death Note
- Evil Note: 8.62
- Year: 2006-2007
- Studio: Madhouse
- Episodes: 37
Few anime have had both impact and Death Note . In short, the intellectual battle between Light Yagami, a student who finds a deadly notebook, and L, the most eccentric and brilliant detective of anime, is simply addictive. Each episode ends by making you tense.
The best? You don't have to like action to enjoy. For the clash is mental, with genius twists and moral dilemmas about justice, power and ego. Ideal to show that anime can also be as intense as any respectful police series.
04. Demon Slayer
- Evil Note: 8.43 (Season 1)
- Year: 2019-ATUAL
- Studio: Ufotable
- Episodes: 26
At first, Demon Slayer is that anime that arrived kicking the door. For, with one of the most beautiful animations in recent history, he accompanies Tanjiro, a young man who enters the demon hunters squad after his family is massacred. Family drama + swords + monsters = guaranteed success.
Moreover, impeccable aesthetics, the anime hits in the heart with bonds of brotherhood, honor and overcoming. So it is a great anime to start your Otaku journey with visual and emotional impact, and still makes you prepared for many references that live appearing there.
Best Anime for Otaku - Top 03
03. Steins;Gate
- Evil Note: 9.07
- Year: 2011
- Studio: White Fox
- Episodes: 24
Time travel anime? We have! Steins; Gate begins with a slow pace, but then shes an emotional and scientific roller coaster that is worth every second. In short, we followed Okabe Roastou, a self -titled "Crazy Scientist," who unintentionally creates a way to send messages to the past.
Thus, with captivating characters, smart script and a good dose of temporal theory, it is the kind of anime that sticks to the mind. Ideal for those who enjoy science fiction with soul and want something beyond the classic shounens.
02. Attack on Titan
- NOTE MAL: 8.56 (Season 1)
- Year: 2013-2021
- Studio: Wit Studios
- Episodes: 25 (season 1)
On the other hand, if you want to start with impact, Attack on Titan is almost mandatory. Well, giant people eaters, political mysteries, epic battles and a plot full of twists… All of this awaits you in this anime that has become a global phenomenon. Eren, Mikasa and Armin are just the beginning.
Moreover, throughout the seasons, history transforms radically, going from war to survival and deep questions about freedom and humanity. It's intense, it's brutal and will make you shout "Tatakae!" At some point, for sure.
01. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
- Evil Note: 9.10
- Year: 2009-2010
- Studio: Bones
- Episodes: 64
First place could not be otherwise. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is that anime that can mix philosophy, action, humor and drama perfectly. In short, the story of the Elric brothers, who try to recover what they lost after an attempt at forbidden alchemy, is engaging from start to finish.
Thus, with memorable characters, striking villains and a plot that closes all the ends, is the kind of anime that pleases any audience - whether veteran or beginner. By the way, if you want to start on the right foot in the Otaku world, Brotherhood is the ideal gateway.
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