Anime has a higher barrier to entry than some may think. Its most popular series, like Dragon Ball and One Piece, have penetrated pop culture, and yet are two of the more difficult to recommend to newer viewers. Iconic anime can span years, with stories that are told over several different series consisting of hundreds of episodes. They may be the most well-known, but these shows are typically not where budding fans will want to begin.

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