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Why it’s popular: It is the best-selling manga in history. Eiichiro Oda’s epic tale of Monkey D. Luffy and his quest to become the Pirate King is a masterclass in world-building and emotional payoff. Why it’s popular: This dark fantasy thriller changed
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Why it’s popular: The quintessential "underdog story." Following the hyperactive ninja Naruto Uzumaki, this series defined the childhood of the 2000s generation. It features some of the best fight choreography and villain redemption arcs ever written.