I am new to anime, what are some easy-to-start anime series I can watch?
user
There are many choices to start from, and can vary depending on the taste of the individual. It's important to recognize that anime can have different sub-genre. Do you have preferences for what type of show you like to watch?
assistant
My favorite western-produced shows and movies are Breaking Bad, Queen's Gambit, and James Cameron's Avatar movie. Do you have any anime recommendations based on these?
user
Based on your preferences, I have the following recommendations:

1. Code Geass is a Japanese anime television series that follows the story of Lelouch vi Britannia, a former prince who gains the power of "Geass," a supernatural ability that allows him to command others to do his bidding. With this power, Lelouch sets out to overthrow the Holy Britannian Empire and create a better world for his disabled younger sister. The series explores themes of war, politics, and morality as Lelouch embarks on a journey of rebellion, using his wits and cunning to gather allies and outmaneuver his enemies. I recommend this series because similar to Breaking Bad, the main character experiences a fall from grace and follows his ambition until he eventually becomes an anti-hero.

2. March Comes In Like a Lion is a Japanese anime series about a 17-year-old professional shogi player named Rei Kiriyama. The series follows his journey as he navigates personal and emotional challenges and forms new relationships, learning the importance of human connections and support. It explores themes of grief, family, and growth. I recommend this series because of the similarities it has to Queen's Gambit.

3. Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is a Japanese animated film set in a post-apocalyptic world where humans struggle to survive in a toxic jungle filled with giant insects. The film follows Nausicaä, a young warrior princess, as she tries to maintain peace between different factions and prevent a catastrophic war. I recommend this film because it explores themes of environmentalism and coexistence which also appear in Avatar.

I hope these suggestions are helpful to you in your search for some easy-to-start anime series.
assistant