Made in Abyss
Why not start big with an anime, which imo, transcends anime? From the animation and the soundtrack, to the world building and characters. Each part comes together to produce an anime series that is incredibly beautiful and powerfully emotional.
This was such a gem of an anime, that left me absolutely 'wowed' at the end of watching it, and stayed in my thoughts for a very long time afterwards....
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Other shows that I'd recommend
- The Pet Girl of Sakurasou
- Golden Time
- Ya Boy Kongming
- Tsuki ga Kirei
- March Comes In like a Lion
- Teasing Master Takagi-san
- My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU
- Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
- Fruits Basket
- Baby Steps
- Natsume's Book of Friends
- The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
- A Lull in the Sea
- Angel Beats!
- Clannad and Clannad After Story
- Konosuba
- Urusei Yatsura
Films:
- Your Name
- Weathering With You
- The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya
- Wolf Children
- A Silent Voice
- Summer Wars