Shonen Anime Starter Pack

This is something of a guide for the Shojo fan wanting to break into the large but intimidating genre of Shonen.

It’s easier for some people than others, but if you have trouble making the jump, or are just looking for some shows to teach your the basics, then look no further.

These are my top 5 recommendations for the budding Shonen fan in no particular order.

(If I haven’t gotten around to seeing a series, I will not be discussing it)

Rurouni Kenshin aka Samurai X

Here we go, let’s talk about Rurouni Kenshin.

Rurouni Kenshin is a widely beloved shounen series from the 90s. It tells the story of the wandering swordsman Kenshin Himura and his struggle to overcome his past as the man-slayer Battousai, while simultaneously protecting the innocent. 

The series is set ten years into the Meji era, in a Japan that is still coming to terms with the new Westernization movement. Most of the action in the plot occurs due to people who aren’t coping well with the new Japan they find themselves in. The villain of the week is usually a survivor of the Revolution with a grudge against Kenshin, or a former warrior who can’t stand living in the overly peaceful Meji era. 

 

My Top 10 Anime

This selection is purely based on my own opinion, please do not consider this as an official list of any kind.