The first chapter of a manga, as well as the first episode of an anime, has the difficult task of introducing the reader to the events of the work and enticing them to continue the adventure. But which prologue has drawn the most attention among the vast amount of existing works? The challenge in the social networks starts!
A heated debate has flared up on social media lately. The discussion started after Twitter user @SoulHashira tweeted asking the community what it wasAnime with the best first episode. This tweet was followed by numerous others, each with a different opinion.
According to the same user, the best introduction is that of The attack of the giants or that of To Your Eternity. However, a few others have been added to these two names, such as the immortal ONE PIECE, Gore Factory, Fairy Tail, Death Note or Fullmetal Alchemist.
One of more interesting answers, however, crowns Sword Art Online. “I’ll crown myself at Sword Art Online. This first episode does a great job of defining the world, the destination and its characters. “
In order to generate interest in the work, the first episode, as indicated by the user, must immerse the viewer in the history of the series, present the protagonists in the best possible way and set the ultimate goal as clear as possible. For example, from the first episode of Naruto, it is explained that the main protagonist’s ultimate dream is to become the Hokage, who is the best ninja in the village.
According to another user it is Hunter X Hunter to win this fight. “1999 HxH Episode 1 is one of the best first episodes I’ve ever seen. It hits all the right spots. He tells us what a hunter is, introduces the main character, his target, why he chose this target and much more.
And what’s the best first episode for you? In the meantime, here are the drawings of some mangaka for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The Olympics were opened by Tomorrow’s Leaves, an Olympic anime.
Honestly? as much as I want to give it to Shield Hero or Gargantia … I’m going to put the crown on Sword Art Online, this first episode does a great job building the world, the goal and its characters … it’s not exactly paying off , but 1st ep? Top group.
– Snail Thumb (@Corey_Needless) July 18, 2021
Too lazy to type, so I’ll copy what I posted last year:
Ep 1 of HxH 99 is one of the best first episodes I’ve ever seen. It hits just the right beats. It tells us what a hunter is, introduces us to the main character, his target, why he chose that target and much more. pic.twitter.com/pfn1KXWpQF
– Super Space Warrior (@SaiyaPeepul) July 18, 2021
Made In Abyss spends half of the episode feeding the viewer with world building and premonitions before giving you a fish-out-of-the-water character to ask questions directly and ultimately reveal the abyss of which everyone is so are obsessed. It’s masterful. pic.twitter.com/QdOPScCswE
– Amy (@waterbringer) July 18, 2021
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