Manga (for the complete story) or Anime (for the incredible 3D/2D hybrid art style). Why it’s popular: It is impossible to categorize. A man with a lizard head (Caiman) hunts the Sorcerers who cursed him in a grimy, post-apocalyptic city. It is filthy, violent, hilarious, and features one of the best antagonist groups in fiction (En’s family). There are no "good guys." 14. Chainsaw Man Genre: Action, Horror, Dark Comedy Status: Anime (Season 1) / Manga (Part 2 Ongoing)
Here is your roadmap to the best storytelling on the planet. If you have never watched an anime episode in your life, these series are the cultural landmarks that hooked the Western world. They are popular for a reason: low barrier to entry, high emotional payoff. 1. Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) Genre: Dark Fantasy, Action, Political Thriller Status: Anime Completed / Manga Completed
The world of anime and manga is a vast library of human imagination. Whether you are picking up a physical volume of Jujutsu Kaisen or streaming Spy x Family on a lazy Sunday, you are in for an unforgettable ride.
Anime (Missing Pieces + Season 1). Or the webcomic. Why it’s popular: It subverts the annoying tropes of romance anime. There is no "will they/won't they" for 400 chapters. The leads get together early, and the story focuses on the quiet, realistic intimacy of a high school couple. Kyoko is cool at school but messy at home; Izumi is a nerd at school but covered in tattoos and piercings outside. Part 5: The Hidden Gems (Popular with Hardcore Fans) You asked for "popular" series, but sometimes the most popular among fans are the ones that never quite broke into the mainstream. 13. Dorohedoro Genre: Dark Fantasy, Gory Comedy, Cyberpunk Status: Anime (1 Season, needs renewal) / Manga (Completed)
