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Genre: Adventure, High Fantasy, Action Why it’s popular: It is the best-selling manga in history. Eiichiro Oda’s tale of Monkey D. Luffy and his quest to become the Pirate King is a masterclass in world-building. While the anime's pacing can be slow (episode count >1000), the manga is a relentless thrill ride filled with emotional gut-punches and callbacks to events foreshadowed decades ago. Where to start: Read the digitally colored manga for the fastest experience, or watch the "One Pace" fan edit if the slow pacing bothers you. -Hentai- Boku No Pico -mega-

Genre: Dark Fantasy, Political Thriller, Post-Apocalypse Why it’s popular: Attack on Titan (SNK) redefined what a "popular anime series" could be. It starts as a simple revenge story against man-eating giants and spirals into a devastating critique of fascism, war, and historical cycles. The final arc is controversial but undeniably ambitious. Eren Yeager is one of the most complex protagonists in modern fiction. Warning: Do not search for spoilers. The twists are sacred. Anime:

You cannot look at modern popular anime series without addressing Isekai. While the genre is flooded, a few stand as towering giants. Manga:

Genre: Romance, Supernatural, Drama Why it’s popular: The 2019 remake gave this classic the adaptation it always deserved. Tohru Honda is a homeless girl living in a tent who ends up living with the mysterious Sohma family, who transform into the animals of the Chinese Zodiac when hugged by the opposite sex. It is sweet, tragic, and cathartic. Best for: Criers. You will cry. Happy tears and sad tears.