Denji, a destitute teenager living with a chainsaw demon puppy, is betrayed and murdered. He fuses with his pet to become a devil-hunting hybrid employed by the government.
What starts as a simple survival story evolves into a complex political thriller dealing with generational trauma, war, and freedom. Death Note Anime Status: Completed. Manga Status: Completed by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata.
The story begins after the hero's party defeats the Demon King. Frieren, an elven mage who lives for thousands of years, watches her human companions age and die. Realizing she took her time with them for granted, she embarks on a new journey to learn more about human hearts.
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Not all are about punching villains. Some of the best are about breaking the human mind.
Popular Hori and gloomy Miyamura accidentally discover each other's hidden, authentic selves outside of school.
Thorfinn, the son of a legendary Viking warrior, grows up on the battlefield seeking revenge against the mercenary leader who killed his father, only to get swept up in a historical war for the crown of England. Denji, a destitute teenager living with a chainsaw
It is a breathtaking, melancholic, and deeply comforting meditation on time, grief, and friendship. The animation by Madhouse is cinematic, and the action sequences, though infrequent, are masterful. Anime Status: Completed Manga Status: Completed
Do not chase the hype machine. A series is popular for a reason, but that reason might not be your reason. Demon Slayer is popular because of movie-quality animation; its story is simple. Jujutsu Kaisen is popular because of cool fights and even cooler characters; its power system is convoluted.
The gold standard of Shojo (girls) romance. Tohru Honda ends up living in a tent in the woods, only to be taken in by the mysterious Sohma family. She discovers they are cursed to transform into animals of the Chinese Zodiac when hugged by the opposite sex. Death Note Anime Status: Completed
: Continues to be a defining pillar of modern anime, focusing on "curses" and sorcerers in a high-stakes, supernatural world. The Apothecary Diaries
Slice of Life, Comedy, Action Status: Ongoing Why it’s popular: Finally, a show the whole family can watch. A master spy needs to get close to a political target. To do that, he creates a fake family: a cold-blooded assassin pretending to be his wife, and a telepathic little girl (Anya) who is the only one who knows the secret. It is wholesome, hilarious, and occasionally action-packed. It is the best entry point for those who dislike violence-heavy anime.