Why watch? A man with a lizard head hunts the sorcerers who cursed him, in a gritty, chaotic city. The CGI is weird at first, but the punk-rock energy, dark humor, and friendship between the bad guys is infectious. Only one season (so far), but the manga is complete.
Why it’s popular (in manga form): The wildest ride in Shonen Jump right now. A girl who believes in ghosts but not aliens and a boy who believes in aliens but not ghosts make a bet. What follows is a psychadelic, horror-comedy-romance involving Turbo Grannies, alien experiments, and bananas. Why watch
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If you want complex plots, psychological depth, and consequences. If you want complex plots, psychological depth, and
Prioritizing style, choreography, and high-concept worlds.
Why it’s popular: It is the best-selling manga in history. The story of Monkey D. Luffy and his quest to become the Pirate King is a masterclass in world-building. While the anime has over 1,000 episodes (which can be daunting), the manga moves at a breezier pace.