There are some anime series that ask a lot from their viewers, requiring early buy-in during slower early portions of their stories. Every anime fan has been told to stick with a show at least once, with the promise that things will get far more exciting down the line. Sometimes, the pay-off is worth it.

Other times, a show fails to grab a viewer's attention. However, there are other shows that put the pedal to the metal immediately, opening with masterful introductions to a world and characters, hooking the audience in and never letting them go.

The first episode in a series is important, and will often determine whether the entire anime production will be a success. While some shows take time before they dive into the meat of the story , these 10 anime debuts left fans desperately wa

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