10 Anime TV Shows That Are Perfect For Beginners
5. Attack On Titan
Based on the manga written and illustrated by Hajime Isayama, Attack on Titan tells the story of Eren Yeager and Mikasa Ackerman, two adopted siblings who have spent their entire lives in the Shiganshina district, safeguarded from the murderous and unstoppable Titans by the enormous surrounding wall, Maria.
Essentially cattle, humankind prospers within the confines of the city, content in their small quadrant of the world; that is, until the Armoured Titan turns up from seemingly nowhere and tears down the one barricade between humanity and their most ardent foes. With half the district decimated almost instantaneously, Eren and Mikasa flee to the inner sanctums, enlist in the military and return several years later to recapture the district.
After this initial, lengthy prologue, the story really begins. Joined by several comrades, Eren and Mikasa are tasked with the protection of the Trost district, and eventually, with reclaiming their home.
Why It's Perfect For Beginners: While Attack on Titan does eventually become more complicated, its initial simplicity makes it hugely accessible. The first dozen episodes or so are dedicated to one long, extended battle sequence that gives viewers time to adjust to the unfamiliar setting: it introduces the characters, dispatches quite a few them as well, and most importantly, establishes the stakes.
Attack on Titan takes its time; rather than just jump right into the heavy stuff, the deep, thematic narrative stuff, it takes a step back and gives you breathing room. For this reason, its perfect for beginners.