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 3 Best Short Anime Series for Beginners

If you don’t want to comitt to the long-running shows, we’ve got you covered 

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With the ever-growing popularity of the anime industry, an increasing number of people are developing an interest in the medium. When you think about what’s popular, some of the Shonen classics, including One Piece, Naruto, and Dragon Ball Z, first come to mind. However, these long-running series can be overwhelming to new audiences, especially when they span hundreds of episodes. For someone just being introduced to the world of anime, committing to such lengthy stories can be daunting. This is why it’s better to start with shorter anime series that conclude the story in just one season, making them perfect for beginners who want to give the world of anime a try without feeling overwhelmed by months or even years of content.Not to mention that even a lot of short series have compelling stories with well-written characters and stellar animation, all wrapped up in just a few episodes. From thought-provoking psychological thrillers to heartfelt coming-of-age stories, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re an avid anime enthusiast or just starting your anime journey, these 10 series are a must-watch for everyone.

2 ) Horimiya

We are starting our list with something heartwarming and suitable for everyone. This romantic comedy is all about hiding your true self and accepting that part of yourself, which a lot of viewers can resonate with. The story follows Kyoko Hori, a high school girl popular in her grade for her good looks, top grades, and friendly personality. However, she never hangs out with her friends because she has to take care of the house and her younger brother when her parents are at work.

Her secret is discovered by her classmate, who also appears to be significantly different from how he presents himself at school. Finding comfort in knowing each other’s secrets, the two start to spend more and more time together until their not-so-ordinary friendship develops into something more. As the story progresses, we meet more characters, who each struggle with their issues as well as their love lives.

3 From the New World

From the New World is kind of controversial for its dark and disturbing themes, but if you’re someone who enjoys psychological mystery with a touch of sci-fi elements, then this is the perfect show for you. Set about a thousand years into the future, humanity has evolved and has learned to wield powerful psychic abilities known as “Cantus.” The story follows Saki Watanabe and her group of friends who live in a seemingly peaceful, utopian society.

However, not many know about the dark truth lurking there, hiding humanity’s violent history for centuries. The group of children stumble across the truth and learn about the manipulation of memories as well as the price humanity has to pay if even one person loses control of their powers. Saki’s journey unravels the truth one by one, questioning the oppressive systems in the world as well as what it means to be human.