The complete beginner's guide to anime genres
Shonen, seinen, isekai, slice of life: what the labels mean, what they don't, and one perfect show for each.
22 min read · Updated for 2026Stuck on what to watch?
Tell Yuki one show you loved. She skips what you've seen.
Open the Finder
Where to start with anime if you have never watched any
Twelve entry points sorted by what you already like, from prestige TV to sitcoms.
14 min readSub or dub: the honest answer
What actually changes between them, and the handful of shows where it matters a lot.
7 min readEleven anime you can finish in one weekend
Complete stories under thirteen episodes, no sequels required.
9 min readSeasons, cours and why episode counts are so strange
How Japanese TV scheduling shapes what you watch and when it ends.
6 min readEvery major studio and what they are known for
Madhouse, Bones, Kyoto Animation and twelve more, with one show to try from each.
18 min readWhy Mushishi still looks better than most shows made this year
Twenty years on, a look at the production choices that aged perfectly.
11 min readThe best anime films for people who don't watch anime
Nine films that stand alone, with nothing to catch up on.
8 min readHow to read a MyAnimeList score
What a 7.4 really means, and why the top-100 list is not a to-watch list.
5 min readOne good recommendation a week.
No news, no season roundups. A single title, why it's worth your time, and how long it takes.