Sorry if this is a bad place to talk about this, I've seen anime posts pop up here and they were well-received, so I'm assuming this is okay. If not, downvote so I know not to post here again.
Me and my family like to sit down and watch anime every once in a while. We started watching Spy x Family recently and really enjoyed the first part. The action, comedy, intrigue, and relationships between the characters were excellent and we all LOVED it. Like, a ton. Plus there was no fanservice which meant everyone could watch it without feeling uncomfortable.
Unfortunately, nobody's a huge fan of cour 2. It seemed like the main plot had vanished, along with the progressing relationships between the characters. Instead, it was just meaningless slice-of-life stuff. Which is fine, but it's just not what we'd been expecting (and wanting) based on cour 1. From what I've read, Season 2 is much the same.
I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations similar to part 1 of the show? We're fine with a little fanservice once in a blue moon, but if it's every episode we'd probably drop it. Violence is the same, nothing too extreme, like PG-13 or so.
Thanks in advance.
If we are going for just feel good, the whole family can sit down and enjoy together, I'd actually recommend Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill. Very lighthearted, fun and with great characters, can't remember any fanservice (maybe the goddesses but not really) and violence is tame for an anime, it's all about the humour and food.
I remember talking with friends about anime to recommend as for kids/family and you actually have only a few, they can get too dark at times or too violent for kids as I'd recommend Faraway Paladin if it wasn't for the dark scenes near the end so that's up to your preference.
Well, I like Campfire Cooking for what it is (i actually read the manga), but part of the reason my family members (and me tbh) weren't a fan of Spy x Family cour 2 was the lack of an actual plot. Campfire cooking has much the same issue.
As for Faraway Paladin, I'm looking at the reviews and I'm raising my eyebrow. It seems like another yet another isekai? IDK. Is there something that the reviewers aren't mentioning?
It's a LOT more into D&D elements with a clear defined magic system and very fleshed out characters (the best dad, mom and uncle were undead) so I'd highly advise not to pass it off as another Isakai.
With a focus on story then, I'd actually recommend Ranking of Kings season 1 as that might fit your description.
Everyone in our family is actually into D&D, so that might be a good option. I'll take a look.