Anime
One recommendation for both anime and manga is Naruto. There are two parts: Naruto and Naruto Shippuden. Throughout the story, you can tell find hidden messages in whatever characters do, say, etc. It's a very inspirational story, yet, if you're interested in action, adventure, violence (to some extent), and ninjas, then Naruto may be right for you. Here are some pictures from the series:
Mystery Anime
No no...I recommend Naruto then Detective Conan. It's like Sherlock Holmes, it's a mystery series. I highly recommend Detective Conan if you love mystery series! It has very interesting characters. It's a Shonen Anime but I'm girl (obviously, due to your name, Sophie! :P - Mey). But I watch it. Please check out Detective Conan! And that author at the top over there... likes Shonen manga so much. But Detective Conan is better than Naruto. I hope she doesn't get mad. :D
This is Detective Conan. Let me tell you the characters. One with the glasses is main character, which is Conan and that teenage girl is his girlfriend (Conan became child, he's supposed to be teenage like her. And one with yellow shirt is Mitshiko, the one with dress and pink hairband is Aumi and one with brown hair is Haibara and one with big mouth is Genta. :D
I also recommend the movie of Detective Conan. By the way, I'm so addicted to it. :D
I'm just saying but... I recommend reading and watching from 15th series. The 1st has bad character drawings. :o
Yo, it's Mey again. For the record, Sophie, I believe that Naruto is better than Detective Conan. Even though I haven't read that series yet, I believe that Naruto could top it. Sor-ry *she says in a sing-song voice*
Also, if you know anyone who doesn't read manga or watch anime, - even if it's you! - tell them to at least give it a try! It's really good, and many stories may be very inspirational to you/them. P.S. It's true - and I'm proud of it - I do like Shonen manga/anime, like little miss 'Detective Conan Obsessed' up there. :P
Also, if you know anyone who doesn't read manga or watch anime, - even if it's you! - tell them to at least give it a try! It's really good, and many stories may be very inspirational to you/them. P.S. It's true - and I'm proud of it - I do like Shonen manga/anime, like little miss 'Detective Conan Obsessed' up there. :P
If you are a Naruto fan and want to hear an original mix of one of the themes, listen to this song!