>>406213You should watch some classic/essential anime, there's always something to watch regarding this. Maybe try some Ghibli movies, Nausicaa and Totoro are my favorites. You can also try to watch some of the best selling/popular titles from this decade like Bakemonogatari, Madoka, Yuri on Ice, Love Live, Fate Zero, Code Geass etc. Or just try to watch something you usually wouldn't watch, you may surprise yourself. You said you like shonen, so how about you try to watch some shoujo? I recommend Nana, Ouran High School Host Club, Utena and Card Captors Sakura.
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