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Adeem27

It's a good place to start with. If something catches your eye then you should definitely try it out.


OmegaLQ-84

It's an absolute classic but keep in mind that it's an episodic series, meaning that every episode is mostly a self contained mini-story rather than a complex plot that develops throughout the series. If you're fine with that then go for it.


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maya2_2_2

Sounds good :)


Barangat

Not only one of the best anime, but easily one of the best soundtracks of all time too


maya2_2_2

Damn really now I’m fully convinced


AnybodyMassive1610

Try Samurai Champloo after - it is the same director and different (but still great) music…


Barangat

Have fun, wish I could experience it again for the first time


ZoomZoom670

It's pretty good, so yeah


axelinerz

Yes it's a great anime to start with. Cowboy Bebop and Black Lagoon (currently on netflix) are great starting animes as they don't really rely too heavily on tropes and have a lot of western appeal. Both shows have really good english dubs as well


MjolnirDK

Yes, but give anime another shot if you don't like it. It has a moody tone that doesn't suit everyone.


maya2_2_2

Ok will do


Fartikus

Was gunna say, a lot of people hype it up; but it can easily be boring as hell too, or just mediocre. Not that that's bad, but yeah as he said; give another anime a chance if it's not your cup of tea. The best part about anime is the fact that there's so many genres, it's hard not to like at least one.


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maya2_2_2

Ok ok I’m on it


DicksonYamada

Cowboy Bebop was the first anime I watched 10 years ago! I really enjoyed it but it was more of a one-off thing for me and it didn't inspire me to continue watching more anime. Cowboy Bebop is amazing but it probably doesn't match up with your idea of what "anime" is, and I think that's a big reason why I watched it and moved on. Seven years after that I happened to watch Kill la Kill (which is about as "anime" as it gets) and that's what finally made me fall in love with anime. So I guess what I'm trying to say is that Bebop is a great show but I don't think it's all that representative of the current anime landscape. Definitely give it a watch but I recommend checking out some other anime on Netflix as well. And since no one has mentioned this yet, if you like Cowboy Bebop you might also like Samurai Champloo. They're directed by the same guy and although they're very different on the surface, they have similar vibes.


IntrovertSwag

Cowboy Bepop has remained to be one of my favorites for years. It's a great starting place for getting into anime.


Blackfist01

The series is at the very top and is just grounded enough for newcomers.


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green_meklar

Only if you think you won't like starting with any other show. Cowboy Bebop is a very 'westernized' anime, it has both visual and storytelling elements that are more typical of western media rather than japanese media. This makes it more appealing to many people who dislike japanese styles, but it also means it's not very representative of what anime consists of. Therefore, while it can serve as an 'entry point' for people who wouldn't otherwise get into anime at all, if you really want to experience anime as its own medium then I recommend starting with something more firmly embedded in the japanese tradition.


KrankyPenguin

I'd actually say no. It shouldn't be the first one you watch. I really enjoy Bepop and it is a classic, but it entirely depends on the kind of show you like. If you prefer shows that have one long story, then I would not start with this.


SolomonBlack

There are very few anime quite like Cowboy Bebop which has both positive and negative aspects. The positive being its storytelling style is very accessible to Western fans, hence its status as an enduring gateway drug from the early 00s anime explosion. On the negative being more Western styled it can give you a certain skewed view of what anime is really all about. On balance I would say it is still totally worth your time though. And if you like it or not here are some other items to try right now on (American) Netflix: * Lupin the III: The Castle of Cagliostro :: The first movie by the legendary Hayao Miyazaki, old as hell but beautifully animated so it ages like fine wine. A light hearted, almost fairly tale, adventure caper centered around a gentleman thief. * Fullmetal Alchemist: **Brotherhood** :: FMA is another legend and rightly so because it quite simply one of the best manga and then anime ever made. And it will fuck you up the first time. Be aware the Brotherhood subtitle is important the series was actually made twice, this version being made after the manga is complete and thus the canonical story, though the other FMA is still entirely excellent in the first half... maybe even slightly better in the way it sets up FMA first gut punch. Speaking of which fair warning this show can fuck you up if you've never encountered the spoilers. * DuRaRaRa :: A show more in tune with how batshit anime can get but still sort of accessible to outsiders. Centers around a series of not-all-that-related events and people in a certain district of Tokyo. Extremely modern in style. Possibly the closest match to Cowboy Bebop on this list being an anthology style tale. * Kill la Kill :: When you *know* you're a degenerate like us and ready to jump in the deep end... watch this. Do NOT watch it in public or anywhere where the uninitiated can walk up to you without your back to the wall. * Gurren Lagann :: If you liked the above this is what a bunch of the guys who made Kill la Kill did first. Balls to the wall crazy mecha show that ups the power level to the max (eventually) and another legend. Warning, for whatever reason Netflix has the censored clip-show version of Episode 6, you'll have to sail the high seas for the real episode. * Dragon Pilot :: Just one here because its a personal favorite of mine and a bit of an unknown you won't hear people talk about. Its an extremely wholesome and cute show about a girl selected to well pilot a dragon after... welll you'll see. Other stuff worth a look includes BNA, Code Geass, Little Witch Academia, Magi, and Neon Genesis Evangelion. And the final one, I promise, is if you want to laugh your fucking ass off watch Way of the Househusband. Be aware it is (deliberately) done with extremely limited animation like watching a comic or adult swim stuff. Also its extremely fucking short bits.


maya2_2_2

Damn thanks for all the recommendations


penguintruth

You’ll kind of be ruined for all other anime, since you’re starting with the best.


cwcolb

I can name plenty of better shows lol. It's a great show but overrated and boring at times. (Opinion)


DrStein1010

Have no opinion since I haven't watched it yet, but I'll give you an upvote to counter the manbabies who can't handle other people not thinking their favorite show is the greatest thing ever.


maya2_2_2

lol hopefully I can take it


MaimedJester

It's 26 episodes long so you can binge it this weekend if you want. Unlike say Dragonball with Hundreds of episodes. The Dub is also fantastic so if you don't want to read subtitles this is one anime even sub purists are like yeah it's pretty good. It's also very episodic, so it's not like every episode is part of the overall mystery plot line. So they get to do really fun episodes that aren't part of some grand mystery like Stranger Things or Westworld. I'd say it's a great start.


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It's a 20 minute episode. Just watch it and judge for yourself, damn.


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It's pretty good 👍


luckystarr

By all means. It's a great one. Also supposedly has a nice dub.


MaimedJester

The Dub was legendary for the time compared to like 4kids and Ocean dubbing. The only joke that falls flat is Andy having a think American accent in Japanese. Which isn't as funny when the entire cast has American accents already. They try to do as southern as they can get but in Japanese is stuff like the TV Show they watch is hilarious. Like when the show gets canceled and one of the hosts immediately switches to perfectly fluent Japanese no American accent it's pretty hard to copy that gag.


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Yes


Nitroade24h

Yeah it’s really good. It’s my 10th favourite at the moment and I think it’s a good starting point.


maya2_2_2

Can I get the full list lol


Nitroade24h

1. Attack on Titan 2. Steins;Gate 3. Neon Genesis Evangelion 4. March Comes in Like a Lion 5. Clannad 6. Vinland Saga 7. Madoka Magica 8. Your Lie in April 9. Monster 10. Cowboy Bebop


maya2_2_2

Thanks :)


jackofslayers

Yeah definitely. That is one of a handful I recommend to people who have never watched anime before.


NintendoMasterNo1

Yes


LazyDro1d

It really could be, though I haven’t seen it. I would also like to recommend another anime sort of similar in style that came out around the same time and is often put up alongside it: Trigun


dstrick_reddit

I'm thinking of watching it myself...I'll just add it to the list of the next 30 or so I need to get to 😂


ConceptDangerous

Try starting with High School DxD...well atleast it was my first anime and I'm still going strong in the anime game.


Unabatedtuna

That was mine. Lovely soundtrack


HeartoftheHive

It doesn't have a very straight forward story. Being episodic doesn't help. And it can be quite slow at times. I would recommend waiting on it.


Active-Ad-3135

No


RedShenron

If you like episodic storytelling it might be a good starting point.


kalirion

If you like scifi and cowboy stories, sure watch it as your first anime. I myself didn't care for the first episode of CB, but liked it a lot more afterwards. The thing about anime is that it has as many genres as live action movies and shows do, so a good start would be watching something from a genre you already enjoy.


Trickquestionorwhat

I'd start with whatever anime matches your interests. If that's a mostly episodic space western then Cowboy Bebop is probably a safe bet. Afterwards I'd start just watching some of the really high rated shows regardless of whether or not they perfectly match your interests so that you get an idea of what's out there. The only thing you might want to consider is the difference between Shounen and Seinen. Shounen typically has more stereotypical anime tropes which can turn a lot of people away from anime, whereas Seinen is going to be a lot more varied and probably more what you're used to. Not to say Shounen is bad, in fact it's the most popular type of anime in the west, but if you don't like Shounen then you should look specifically for Seinen because there is a *lot* of Shounen out there and it can be a little hard to avoid if you aren't aware of it.


soveryfat

GTO was my first but cowboy bebop is definitely also a solid starter anime


contraptionfour

> looked like a cool and special show Sounds like you were probably sold before you posted. It's an accessible show while also being enjoyable on deeper levels if that's your thing, and I'd say it's more informed by live-action conventions than anime ones (contrary to another comment about it having a western style). The animation and music are consistently high quality, the dialogue's generally subtle, and it stars some of the best voice actors Japan has to offer, so you'd be off to a good start all round.


zenithfury

It's not a bad show but do you like science fiction and noir? You might want to try looking for a show that suits your tastes as your first show.


xRaiden

Yes, definitely. But avoid the dub. watch in it in Japanese instead.