4 Famous Anime Series for New Anime Fans Posted Oct 31, 2021
Anime series prospered substantially not only in Japan but also worldwide. Their popularity was further boosted because a lot of them are adapted from different video games, popular manga, and certain novels.
Today anime series are widely accessible because the series have subtitles and also English dubs. Plus, popular streaming platforms like Netflix have produced original content while maintaining a huge library of classics. That said, there are certain anime series that have become famous worldwide and redefined the industry. So, if you're new to anime, make sure to watch the following titles.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is centered around the Joestar family, who are different from the others because they possess powers that allow them to confront supernatural villains. Each episode follows the adventures of different characters that are all part of the same family.
One notable episode is when Jotaro needs to defeat the mysterious D'Arby, in a game of poker in order to save the soul of Joseph and others who have lost their souls' thanks to D'Arby. Needless to say, this is a high-stakes poker game.
If you're also looking to try your luck with casino games, you can easily and safely do so on reputable online casinos. The new casinos today host a great selection of casino games, including poker, in many variations, baccarat, roulette, craps, blackjack, slots, and other games. Also, most casinos are optimized for mobile gameplay. Therefore, you can easily play anything you want on the move.
Naruto
Naruto is an anime series based on the popular Masashi Kishimoto's 'Naruto' manga series. It follows the adventures of Naruto, a young boy whose ultimate goal is to become the Hokage, the leader of his village. However, he is disliked by many of his peers because he is known as the host of the Nine-Tails fox, a powerful demon.
Naruto becomes part of Team 7, led by an experienced sensei Sasuke Uchiha, while he, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno go on dangerous missions that test their skills, friendship and help them become world-class ninjas.
The series is divided into two parts: Naruto, which aired from 2002 to 2007, and Naruto: Shippuden, which aired from 2007 to 2017.
Tokyo Ghoul
A college student Ken Kanak is attacked by a ghoul Rize Kamishiro, who actually tries to feed off him. But, he survives. The ghouls must leave their lives in secret because they are prosecuted by the authorities, and now because he becomes a half-ghoul, he also needs human flesh to survive. His life becomes even more complicated as he tries to keep his real identity hidden from the authorities and his human friends. The popularity of the series has also inspired live-action films - (Tokyo Ghoul and Tokyo Ghoul S) and video games.
Pokémon
Pokémon is considered one of the most popular and successful video game adaptations that introduced anime to a worldwide audience. It was broadcast internationally, and it definitely made a splash in the anime scene.
The series is centered around the friendship of Ash, Brock, and May that have adventures in the Hoenn region. Ash Ketchum is a young buy that dreams of ultimately becoming the greatest Pokémon master, but when he's supposed to get his first Pokémon, he has overslept, which leads him to meet Pikachu, a Pokémon who has a bad temper and refuses to evolve.
On his journey through the Pokémon league, he finds great friends like Misty and Brook, while they frequently cross paths with a criminal gang Jessie, James, and Meowth, also known as the Team Rocket, who want to steal rare Pokémons. The series was initially released in 1997, and since then, it has had over 1,000 episodes, 24 seasons, many spin-offs, and a popular live-action film - Pokémon Detective Pikachu.
