Thanks to its ever-growing popularity and relevance on a global scale, anime has never been as accessible as it is now. It couldn’t have come at a better time with the equally dense age of streaming for TV and film, with several high-profile platforms competing for content and the audiences they will reel in with them. Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, HBO Max, and more are understandably some of the first streamers to come to consumers’ minds, but Crunchyroll and Funimation are the best platforms for those eager to dive into an anime-exclusive streaming ecosystem. This accessibility makes it easier for longtime fans of the genre and newcomers alike to find something worth investing in.
But while the days of being a niche form of entertainment that required more online work to find are gone, the sheer scope of anime can make it intimidating to start. Thankfully, this guide will concisely give beginners highlights of both revered classics and more-recent modern greats worth checking out.
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