10 Anime TV Shows That Are Perfect For Beginners

9. Jojo's Bizarre Adventure

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure
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Based on the manga series written and illustrated by Hirohiko Araki, Jojo€™s Bizarre Adventure follows the lineage of the Joestar family, a family of supremely gifted individuals who are tasked to overcome powerful, superhuman opponents, each seemingly unrelated to the last. Though each arc of the show follows a new member of the Joestar family, there are several overarching characters that tie the otherwise unrelated parts together; such as the recurring villain known as Dio, and the second Jojo, Joseph Joestar.

The show begins as a story about vampires and Hamon, a mystical energy force that grants its users incredible powers over natural forces, such as air and water. In the third arc of the show, Hamon is replaced by Stands, strange creatures that form interdependent relationships with their human symbionts, granting them astonishing powers in the process.

Why It€™'s Perfect For Beginners: Each of the show€™s arcs are hugely different, centring on an all new Jojo, introducing new stakes and a new, inimitable villain. As a result, you can really jump in whenever you want. If you don€™t like the first arc, skip to the second or the third; if you€™re not a fan of Jonathan or Joseph, their time as protagonists is limited to however long it takes for the next hero to come along.

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Formerly an assistant editor, Richard's interests include detective fiction and Japanese horror movies.