I’m currently learning with Duolingo and even though I can read, I’ve realized I never know which syllable should be accented.
A simple example: みず.
How can I tell if the accent goes on “mi” or “zu”? Is it like English? Like you need to hear the word to know where the accent goes? Or are there rules that let you know just by reading it?
Anime for teenagers and adults generally uses more complex language. At least in my experience, this makes it very hard to get started. Kids shows, on the other hand, often use very simple forms, which makes it easier to get a grip on things. I try to see them as exercises, so I can get to the better shows that I want to be watching. Hopefully, someone else can prove me wrong. I, too, could use some recommendations that are not just kids’ anime.