'Sailor Moon' is also quite beginner - friendly. It's a well - known story about a group of magical girls fighting evil. The colorful art and relatable characters make it accessible. It has been popular for decades.
'One - Punch Man' can be a good start too. The concept is straightforward - a hero who can defeat any enemy with one punch. The humor and the distinct art style are appealing, and it's not too complex in terms of story.
Sure. 'Yotsuba&! 'is a great choice for beginners. It has a simple and heartwarming story about a young girl named Yotsuba and her daily adventures. The art is cute and easy to follow.
For beginners, 'Sailor Moon' is a great choice. It has simple yet engaging storylines and colorful characters. The art is also very appealing. Another good one is 'Yotsuba&!'. It's a slice - of - life graphic novel that follows the adventures of a young girl named Yotsuba. It's easy to understand and has a lot of humor.
For beginners, 'Kitchen' by Banana Yoshimoto is a great choice. It has a simple yet engaging writing style. The story revolves around a young woman dealing with loss and finding comfort in the kitchen, which is a very relatable theme.
Sure. 'The Little Prince' by Antoine de Saint - Exupéry (it has a Japanese translation and is very popular there). It has simple language and a profound story that's easy to understand. Another good one is 'My Neighbor Totoro' which is based on the beloved Studio Ghibli film. The storybook version has a charming narrative and is a great introduction to Japanese storytelling.
Sure. 'Fruits Basket' is a great choice for beginners. It has a simple yet engaging story that is easy to follow. The art style is also very appealing. Another one is 'Kimi ni Todoke'. The slow - burn romance and the relatable characters make it a good starting point.
Another good one is 'Howl's Moving Castle' by Diana Wynne Jones (which was also made into a very popular anime by Hayao Miyazaki). Although the author is not Japanese, the anime adaptation has a strong Japanese influence. The story of Sophie, a young girl who is turned into an old woman and ends up in Howl's magical moving castle, is full of charm and magic, and can be a good starting point for those new to Japanese - influenced fantasy.
For beginners, 'Kiki's Delivery Service' in novel form can be a great start. It's a simple yet charming story about a young witch starting her own delivery business. The magic in it is not overly complicated and it gives a warm feeling of a small - town magical world. Another good option is 'The Cat Returns' novel. It has some light - hearted magic with talking cats and a magical world that is easy to get into.
For beginners, 'Sakura Wars' is quite accessible. It combines elements of strategy and visual novel storytelling. The story is set in a steampunk - like world and is full of action and interesting characters. 'Utawarerumono' is also a great pick. It has a fantasy - based story with elements of politics, war, and romance, but it's presented in a way that newbies can easily get into.
'A Bride for the Samurai' by Vickie Hinze is another option. It presents a fictional story set in Japanese historical times. It has elements of romance, family, and Japanese traditions, which can help beginners get a taste of Japanese history in an accessible and enjoyable way.
Sure. 'New Kid' is a great choice for beginners. Its story is easy to follow and the art is very accessible. It's about a kid's experience in a new school, which is a common and relatable topic.
Sure. 'Lumberjanes' would be a great choice for beginners. It has a simple and engaging story about a group of girls at a summer camp having adventures. The art is colorful and easy to follow. Another good one is 'Paper Girls'. It has an exciting time - travel plot that can draw in new readers easily.