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If you like anime, there are classics you should try watching: “Cowboy Bebop,” “Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood,” “Black Butler,” “Gurren Lagann,” and more.\u00a0But we’re not here to talk about the time-honored classics, or reminisce about old times (unless those times are still going) and walk down the winding road of nostalgia road. No…<\/p>\n

We’re here to talk about what’s new!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don’t get us twisted; the classics are great, and knowing them goes a long way to connecting with other folks at the next comic convention. However, there’s something fantastic about the experience of joining an anime fan community that’s vibrant, growing, and ongoing! If you’re excited about finding those fresh experiences, look no further. We’ve got a few awesome suggestions right here.<\/p>\n

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7 ongoing animes you should be watching<\/h2>\n

Made in Abyss<\/h3>\n

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There’s almost no community newer than “Made in Abyss<\/a>.” With only\u00a0one season<\/strong> currently available on Amazon Prime, there’s plenty of time to join!<\/p>\n

From the mind of writer\u00a0<\/span>Akihito Tsukushi<\/a>, “Made in Abyss” follows the epic journey of Riko and her cyborg companion Reg into a gaping crevasse called the Abyss, a powerful, supernatural canyon that defies human expansion and exploration, killing many who journey into its depths. <\/span><\/p>\n

Riko’s journey to find her mother, the great explorer Liza the Annihilator, fills the story with touching emotional depths, which is complemented by her close companionship with Reg and the other characters they encounter. Also, the magnificent design and concept of the abyss, combined with grand music composed by Kevin Penkin, makes the story vast, beautiful, and mysterious.<\/span><\/p>\n

There’s too much mystery to say much more, except… Made in Abyss won Crunchyroll’s coveted “Anime of the Year” award, beating out even “My Hero Academia.” It’s close, but we agree wholeheartedly with Crunchyroll. MiA is just that good!<\/p>\n

Oh, and don’t be fooled by the almost-childish art style. This show gets REAL.<\/p>\n

One Punch Man<\/h3>\n

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ONE PUNCH!!!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

“One Punch Man (OPM),” originally created by Yusuku Murata<\/a>, has only one season out. We recommend watching it on Netflix or Hulu with a subscription<\/p>\n

How to describe this show? OPM is just one of those<\/strong> shows: even if you haven’t watched it, you’ve probably heard of the anime and are tired of friends constantly regaling this show. And with good reason!<\/p>\n

The story follows Saitama, a hero so powerful he destroys all enemies with a single punch, fighting enemies with his “disciple” Genos, a cyborg searching for his parents’ killer thanks to the help of the mechanical genius, Doctor Kuseno.<\/p>\n

On a simple level, “One Punch Man” is just\u00a0a trope inversion that makes fun of other action animes like “Dragon Ball Z,” with their hilarious overemphasis on convoluted backstories, dramatically overdone fight scenes, and laughable portrayals of buff, badass dudes and sleek, sensuous gals. Plan for epic hilarity as the main characters bash through some of the most memorable monsters in anime history, all the while featuring the perfect mix of Genos’s tryhard attitude and Saitama’s utter doofiness!<\/p>\n

On a deeper level, “One Punch Man” is meant to examine\u00a0Saitama’s journey to relate with other humans after his discovery of ungodly powers leaves him possibly lacking something “essential to being human.” Of course, that’s for Meaning Miners: if you’re looking for powerful, moving statements on human nature, this show has a surprising amount to offer.<\/p>\n

Also, they have the best startup video. Seriously, the best. [Gore warning]<\/p>\n