A friend wants battle anime but bounces off 1,000-episode commitments. My picks so far: Mob Psycho 100 (37 episodes across 3 seasons, by ONE, animated by Bones) and Chainsaw Man season 1 (12 episodes, MAPPA).
What else finishes strong in under 50 episodes?
Jujutsu Kaisen is a great bridge. The manga wrapped in September 2024 at chapter 271, so they can binge the anime and finish the story in print.
Dorohedoro. 12 episodes from MAPPA, grimy and hilarious. Then hand them Q Hayashida's manga for the rest.
Seconding Mob. Also Gurren Lagann: 27 episodes from Gainax, and it gets louder every single episode.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. 10 episodes from Studio Trigger, and it ends exactly when it should.
@Ink is that too heavy for a beginner?
The ending hits hard. Maybe save it for their second week.
Demon Slayer season 1 is 26 episodes and works on its own. ufotable's fights are a gateway drug.
If they like Mob, hand them the One-Punch Man manga next. Same creator, ONE, redrawn by Yusuke Murata.
Final list: Mob, Chainsaw Man, JJK, Dorohedoro, Gurren Lagann, Demon Slayer season 1.
Sent it. They started Mob last night and texted me "who is Reigen and why do I love him".
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