Anime Timelines: Can You Watch Anime Out of Order or Skip Episodes?

So you’ve finally bitten the bullet and decided to jump into that one anime that all of your friends have been begging you to watch. There’s only one problem—where on Earth are you supposed to start?

Shows like the Fate series, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Boogiepop and Others, and Neon Genesis Evangelion can be difficult for new viewers to get into because of their unusual structures. They might have dozens of adaptations with varying relevance and quality, tell their narrative out of chronological order, or start with a tone that doesn’t match what the rest of the series is known for. How are you supposed to know the best way to watch this kind of anime? Well, we’re here for you.

This article was written for Honey’s Anime, so please read it on their site.