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I have watched a lot of the studio Ghibli stuff but not sure what series to start on, looking for recommendations

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[–] wjs018@ani.social 23 points 6 months ago

You've got some good suggestions already. Here are a couple that I think are good for somebody that is fairly new to the deep rabbit hole of anime tropes/conventions:

  • Mushishi - My personal favorite anime of all time. Very contemplative and melancholy. Don't binge this, just watch an episode before bed or something like that, and let it sit in your brain.
  • Frieren: Beyond Journey's End - This just recently finished airing its first season and was excellent in every respect. Classic high fantasy story (think Lord of the Rings) which follows the near-immortal elf Frieren in her travels. Very approachable for previously non-anime watchers.
  • Cowboy Bebop - An all-time classic space western following some bounty hunters.
  • One Punch Man - A humorous take on the superhero genre. If you are looking for something more comedy oriented, this is a decent starting point.