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Step 1
What appeals to you? It may sound obvious, but appealing to your general interest is important. Why spend $50 on a series that has tons of horror when you hate violence? Consider what you like in terms of multiple media, like films and comic books. There are plenty of good anime shows in multiple genres, and some even toy with romance. There is no need to adapt to a different show that doesn't appeal to you. Sometimes it's fun to take a chance. Rent a show from a different genre to expand your tastes.
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Step 2
Remember favorite writers and directors. Once you have begun to study your favorite shows and movies, consider looking to the creators behind the works. This can be done easily. Go to a site like Amazon, click on the writer or director's name and a list of series is before you. Some writers or directors are rising stars in the medium, perhaps with no other series to their name. A good strategy is to look at this like you would a feature film director; you are more likely to like their films than those of an unknown director.
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Step 3
Courtesy AnimeWallpaper.comResearch, watch clips and read reviews. But what about those unknowns? There are thousands of writers and directors in the anime industry, many who deserve a look. One way to choose an anime series is to rent it from a library or video store on the basis of the reviews on the box. You can also get reviews on sites like Amazon and IGN. Another option is to watch trailers that appear before every anime show. Or you could watch clips on sites like YouTube. This gives you an idea on the depth of storytelling and the talent of the artists involved.
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Step 4
Collect your favorites. Start collecting your favorite anime shows. It's fun and it's not a waste of money. Sometimes it can be hard to rent a show from a library or video store. Let's face it, anime shows are incredibly popular and sometimes they even go out of print. So buying the series provides you an easy way to watch as much as you want, avoiding late fees and long waits.
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Step 5
Buy a DVD player compatible with Region 2. There is one problem to look at. Some anime shows are dubbed (changing the dialogue and story from a foreign language like Japanese to English), or they are never released in the U.S. However, if you have the right kind of DVD player, you can adjust it to be Region Free. Many anime shows can be gotten in a Region 2 format with a better dub. For example, I have a Coby DVD player that allows me to play Region 2. I searched for changing the format to region free, and found directions all across the Internet. For 5 to 10 minutes of your time to implement the directions, you have hundreds of quality anime shows available. Sometimes they are even cheaper than buying regular format DVDs. One prime market for Region 2 DVDs is eBay.
