Otakus recommend anime for their parents to watch

In the Reddit forum comments, anime fans debated which shows they could recommend to their parents . The conversation revealed a variety of opinions about what a series needs to have to attract a more mature audience and why this group might be interested in anime.

One of the main characteristics mentioned was the need for mature and complex plots. Fans said that series with deep, well-developed stories that address universal themes like love, loss, family, and personal growth are more likely to appeal to older audiences.

Furthermore, the importance of a suitable narrative pace was highlighted. Series with a slower pace and gradual character and story development tend to be more appealing to older viewers, who may not be accustomed to the fast-paced style of many modern anime productions. A calmer, more reflective development allows for greater immersion in the story and characters, facilitating a deeper connection with the content.

Realism in characters and situations was also a key point in the discussion. Although forum users agreed that series with well-developed characters and believable situations, even in fantasy worlds, are more likely to capture parents' interest. Characters they can relate to, facing real challenges and emotions, help create a connection between the viewer and the story.

Accessibility and ease of understanding the cultural context are crucial. Series that present elements of Japanese culture in an accessible and understandable way, without requiring in-depth prior knowledge, may be more appealing to parents. This includes striking a balance between the exotic and the familiar, as well as allowing older viewers to enjoy the content without feeling lost or overwhelmed.

Check out these anime recommendations for your parents:

My parents are in their 50s. My dad is an action fan, while my mom prefers romance and suspense. They asked my brother about Shingeki no Kyojin , and he said they wouldn't like it. They want to watch something longer, so what better than a 12-24 episode anime. Something they can finish without having to wait for another season. Their choice was Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood .
“They just loved watching Odd Taxi .”
“Better start with a movie, like Mononoke Hime .”
“ Monster is the perfect choice.”
“Tokyo Godfathers, Your Name, SPY x FAMILY , Nodame Cantabile, Violet Evergarden, Cowboy Bebop , Silver Spoon, Erased, any of those would work.”
“I showed my dad some episodes of HUNTER x HUNTER and he loved it.”
"Unfortunately, the length requirement will limit your options, because the vast majority of anime are made between 12 and 24 episodes; it's a different beast than American network television, and I've seen people recommend stellar series that unfortunately don't follow this rule."

So, they continued recommending other anime:

" Violet Evergarden is one of the most visually beautiful anime of all time, and its story is quite easy to follow. But from what I've seen online, episode 10 is always a hit with parents."
“Legend of Galactic Heroes”.
“The best would be Cowboy Bebop, mature setting and narrative.”
“My parents, both in their 60s, liked Attack on Titan. I didn't show them all the way through. But they liked it. They also liked Parasyte. They also liked the live-action Death Note, much to my dismay. So I couldn't convince them to watch the anime. They liked Your Name or A Silent Voice. I don't remember which one they watched. But I recommended both.”
"My mom (60) has always known I watch anime, but she's never actually seen a full season of anything. Recently, her group of friends watched My Happy Marriage (I assume because it was on the cover of NFC). It would never have occurred to me to recommend it, but she loved it, so here's a tip."

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Source: Reddit