Here are four short anime series with small episode counts and engaging plots that are perfect for beginners:
A psychological thriller with 37 episodes, Death Note follows Light Yagami, a high school student who stumbles upon a powerful notebook. This notebook gives him the ability to kill anyone by simply writing their name in it.
This 13-episode comedy follows Sadao Maou, the Devil King, who finds himself transported to Japan. Stripped of his powers, he’s forced to work part-time in a fast-food restaurant to survive.
This fantasy series, spanning 24 episodes, is about Princess Elizabeth of Liones. She embarks on a journey to track down the Seven Deadly Sins, a group of knights once accused of treason against her kingdom.
With only 12 episodes, this sports anime centres around Haruka Nanase, a talented swimmer. Along with his childhood friends, he forms a swim club, making this an ideal watch for fans of sports.