Guides

“I don’t care about sports—why would I watch sports anime?” This common objection misunderstands what sports anime offers. The genre provides some of anime’s best character development, most hype moments, and most emotionally resonant storytelling. You don’t need to care about the sport—you just need to care about the characters. Here’s your guide to starting … Read more

Gundam intimidates newcomers. Over 40 years of content, multiple timelines, different universes—where do you start? The good news: you can enter almost anywhere. The complex news: different entry points lead to different experiences. Here’s how to navigate the franchise based on what you want from giant robot anime. Understanding Gundam Structure Gundam artwork The Universal … Read more

The Monogatari Series has one of anime’s most confusing watch orders—and that’s partially intentional. Nisio Isin’s supernatural mystery franchise deliberately plays with narrative chronology, releasing arcs out of timeline order to create specific dramatic effects. Here’s the definitive guide to watching Monogatari in 2026, with explanations for why each order works. Anime adventure The Three … Read more

The Fate series has the most intimidating watch order in anime—a multimedia franchise spanning visual novels, anime adaptations, spinoffs, alternate timelines, and mobile games that somehow all connect. But here’s the good news: it’s actually simpler than it looks. This guide cuts through the confusion and provides clear paths for every type of viewer. Understanding … Read more

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure has one of anime’s most intimidating entry barriers—nine manga parts spanning different eras, protagonists, and genres, with an anime adaptation that skips nothing. But here’s the good news: the watch order is actually straightforward. Here’s the complete guide for beginners entering the bizarre world of the Joestar family. The Simple Answer JoJo … Read more