In no particular order, here's a list of the top 10 Anime you should probably watch at some point in your life and quotes from each one. I think this is a good list for anyone who would like to start watching anime and dive into the anime world and any old fans looking for (maybe) something they haven't watched yet.

1.CODE GEASS

“A skilled dictatorship is much more beneficial to humanity than a democracy of ignorant people”

The Empire of Britannia has invaded Japan using giant robot weapons called Knightmare Frames. Japan is now referred to as Area 11, and its people the 11's. A Britannian who was living in Japan at the time, Lelouch, vowed to his Japanese friend Suzaku that he'd destroy Britannia.

Genre: Mecha, Alternate History, War
Trailer: Link.
Average episode length: 23m
Number of episodes: 25 per season
Number of seasons: 2

2.NEON GENESIS EVANGELION

“The fate of destruction is also the joy of rebirth.”

Gah! I can't wait for Funimation to release this bastard on Blu-Ray! It comes out March 29, 2011. I can't wait that long though. It's fucking killing me. I love the TV series, End of Evangelion movie, and the first Evangelion (1.11 You Are (Not) Alone) movie.

Genre: Doomsday, Psychological Fiction, Mecha
Trailer: Link.
Average episode length: 23m
Number of episodes: 26
Number of seasons: 1

3.Avatar: the legend of korra + the last Airbender

“Let go your earthly tether. Enter the void. Empty, and become wind.”

On Nick's Avatar facebook page they've posted "Hi everyone, we're having some technical difficulties with the speed of the trailer and are taking it down. We'll be posting the correct version later tonight. Thanks!", so ripped once again... here is the correct 1:43min trailer.

Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy-Drama
Trailer: Link(The Last Airbender) + Link (The Legend of Korra)
Average episode length: 25m
Number of episodes: 21 per season(The Last Airbender) +13 per season(The Legend of Korra)
Number of seasons: 3(The Last Airbender) + 4(The Legend of Korra)

*Yes, I’m aware some people don’t’ consider this an anime since this is a work by ‘western’ artists. However, in Japanese, ‘anime’ is just derived from the English word ‘animation, and describes all animated work, no matter their country of origin. So to the endless sea of people who have been messaging me on Pinterest and leaving messages saying that ‘this ain’t an anime tho… #shade’. RELAX. And enjoy.

4.Shokugeki no soma

“When they are faced with unknown situations, human’s vision suddenly narrows, their thoughts grow dull, and they make the wrong choices.”

If you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen! Souma is a teenage chef who is always looking for the perfect flavours and combinations in his art -- the art of cooking. So when his father suddenly closes down the family diner, his hopes of someday owning a diner fade away.

Genre: Cooking, Comedy, Slice of Life
Trailer: Link
Average episode length: 24m
Number of episodes: 24
Number of seasons: 3

5.Dragon ball (most of them)

“I do not fear this new challenge. Rather like a true warrior I will rise to meet it.”

Everyone had uploaded pretty horrible quality versions of this, I was really surprised no one had uploaded an HD Japanese version of the intro, so here I am, uploading it for your enjoyment.

There are endless seasons to choose from, as well as movies. You don’t necessarily need to start from the beginning. Just start somewhere. And thank Akira Toriyama for creating this masterpiece.

6.Noragami

“Be careful, the darkness is always right there next to you.”

Uploaded by Anime 1o1 on 2014-02-28.

Genre: Occult Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Action Fiction
Trailer: Link
Average episode length: 24m
Number of episodes: 12 per season
Number of seasons: 2

7.Tokyo ghoul

“The act of taking is equally evil. We, from the moment of birth, continue to take. Food, connections, even fellow blood. Living to utmost. Continuing to slaughter, kill, take. Life is to constantly sin. Life is evil itself. I am aware I am evil… And so are you all. Now, come kill me. And I shall do the same.”

Hi! So this is the result of one of my big projects in school. It was so fun to make (^o^) I have edited everything by myself in Adobe Premier and After Effects I also used some of the clips from re Enjoy!

Genre: Horror, Dark Fantasy, Thriller
Trailer: Link
Average episode length: 24m
Number of episodes: 12 per season
Number of seasons: 2

8.HUNTER X HUNTER

“If you want to get to know someone, find out what makes them angry.”

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KillerHacking1212/ thanks for 1,900 subs =) Trailer amv ;D hope you enjoy [720p] ^_^ this is my amv against DbzSayian ^^ TDT Round 2 Sub da birthday boy!: https://www.youtube.com/user/AnimeTube7Junior Anime: hunter x hunter 2011 Program: Sony Vegas Pro 10 Feedback :) Enjoy 1,900 sub special ;) MUSIC IS USED UNDER THE GUIDELINES OF "FAIR USE" IN TITLE 17 § 107 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE.

Genre: Adventure Fiction, Martial Arts, Fantasy
Trailer: Link
Average episode length: 24m
Number of episodes: 26 in season 1, 12 in season 2, 20 in season 3, 17 in season 4, 61 in season 5, 12 in season 6.
Number of seasons: 6

9.Elfen Lied

“Everyone in this place is unhappy. And since they’re unhappy, they’re probably looking for someone worse off than they are.”

the original trailer of the english dub of elfen lied by anime works

Genre: Horror, Dark Fantasy
Trailer: Link
Average episode length: 23m
Number of episodes: 13
Number of seasons: 1

10.kuroko no basket

“Don’t you know the saying ‘Man proposes; God disposes’ ? First, you do your best and then fate will decide how it will turn out.”

★INFORMATION It has left the fourth teaser :D In the video shown Kuroko, Akashi, Kise, Midorima, Aomine, Murasakibara, Kagami and the players Jabberwock The film opens in the spring of 2017 in cinema in Japan, not the TV stations

Genre: Sports, Comedy
Trailer: Link
Average episode length: 24m
Number of episodes: 25 per season
Number of seasons: 3

11.Wolf’s rain

“Dying or getting killed isn’t something unnatural. Living aimlessly without a purpose is.”

Not sure if I should call it a trailer or pilot film, can't get the interactive menu from my rip to work anymore but oh well. Official trailer/pilot film from Wolf's Rain, Anime Legends Perfect Collection. Buy your copy here: http://astore.amazon.com/bandaientert-20/detail/B001K98MLO