Dr. Kenzo Tenma chooses to save a young boy over a politician. Years later, that boy becomes a serial killer known as "Johan." Tenma must hunt down the monster he created.

The 2019 remake is a perfect, faithful adaptation of the complete manga. It balances laugh-out-loud comedy with devastating family drama. Manga Recommendation: The original manga (1998-2006) is beloved, but the new anime covers everything. Read the manga for the author’s original art style and side stories. 8. Kaguya-sama: Love is War Genre: Romantic Comedy, Psychological Status: Manga Complete, Anime Ongoing

Whether you love high-stakes action, heartbreaking romance, or psychological thrillers, this guide offers the most to add to your watchlist and bookshelf right now. Why Anime and Manga Are a Global Phenomenon Before diving into the list, it helps to understand why these mediums have exploded globally. Unlike Western cartoons, anime often tackles complex, serialized narratives with character arcs that span hundreds of chapters. Manga (Japanese comics) serves as the source material for most anime, offering deeper lore and alternate endings. By consuming both, you get the complete experience. The Heavy Hitters: Gateway Anime for Newcomers If you have never watched anime before, these titles are universally acclaimed for their accessibility and production quality. 1. Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) Genre: Dark Fantasy, Action, Political Thriller Complete Anime Seasons: 4 (Final Season Complete)