Well, here's my 2 recommendations:
1) Hajime no ippou
This is an manga-cum-anime about how the protagonist, Hajime, work all his way
from a rookie to the top tier boxer in his boxing career.
Why Good?
- It has a good and inspirational story line.
- I think it is one of highly polished sports anime. If you are a fan of boxing, you might
want to pick it up. I wasnt a fan but I picked up quite a few jargons and rules while watching.
2) One Piece
This is an manga-cum-anime about how the journey of Luffy, the protagonist to becoming
a the legendary Pirate King. It is a long adventure saga but new characters
are added as story develops.
Why Good?
- A fun and light story setting and the characters of the story are uniquely designed.
- Its about friendship and camaraderie and also the spirit of following through your dreams.