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The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

Story: 7/10
Characters: 9/10
Visual Interest: 6/10
Filmography: 5/10
Overall: 8/10
“We are unable to discount the hypotheses that the world began three years ago.”
― Nagaru Tanigawa, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
- Country: Japan
- Season Available: 2
- Difficulty: Easy
- Matching Subs: Yes
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya is a classic anime that is great for beginners learning Japanese. The show has a mix of comedy, drama, and science fiction, making it a fun and engaging way to learn the language. The characters in the show speak standard Japanese, which is great for beginners who are just starting to learn the language.
Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo

Story: 5/10
Characters: 7/10
Visual Interest: 6/10
Overall: 7/10
“Love is simply an electrical bug in the human neural circuit.” – Akasaka Ryuunosuke, The Pet Girl of Sakurasou
- Country: Japan
- Season Available: 1
- Difficulty: Easy
- Matching Subs: Yes
Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo is a romantic comedy anime that is perfect for beginners learning Japanese. The show has a simple, easy-to-follow plot that is easy to understand, even for beginners. The characters in the show speak standard Japanese, which is great for learners who are just starting out.
K-On!

Story: 10/10
Characters: 9/10
Visual Interest: 8/10
Overall: 8/10
“Fun things are fun!” – Yui Hirasawa, K-On!
- Country: Japan
- Season Available: 2
- Difficulty: Easy
- Matching Subs: Yes
K-On! is a slice-of-life anime that follows the story of four high school girls who start a band in order to save their school’s music club. The show is great for beginners learning Japanese because it has a lot of simple, everyday dialogue that is easy to understand. The characters speak standard Japanese, which is great for learners who are just starting out.