The gateway drug for anime fans. A genius high school student, Light Yagami, finds a notebook dropped by a Shinigami (death god). If a human’s name is written in it while the writer knows their face, they die. Light decides to become "God of the new world" by killing criminals, while the world’s greatest detective, "L," tries to stop him.
The current king of modern Shonen. Jujutsu Kaisen follows Yuji Itadori, a high schooler who swallows a cursed object—the finger of the most powerful curse in history, Ryomen Sukuna. He joins an organization of Sorcerers to exorcise demons. The gateway drug for anime fans
For over 25 years, One Piece has been the king of manga sales. Written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda, it follows Monkey D. Luffy, a boy whose body turns to rubber after eating a cursed "Devil Fruit." His goal? To become the Pirate King. Light decides to become "God of the new
Below is your definitive guide to the most popular anime series and their manga counterparts. We have broken this down by genre and difficulty level, ensuring that whether you want action, tears, or laughs, you will find your next obsession. If you ask anyone on the street to name an anime, they will likely name one of these. These are the heavy hitters that broke the internet. 1. One Piece (Manga & Anime) Genre: Adventure, Pirate Fantasy, Comedy, Drama Where to start: Episode 1 (trust the process) or Chapter 1 He joins an organization of Sorcerers to exorcise demons
In the last decade, the world has well and truly woken up to the glory of Japanese animation and comics. Whether you are a seasoned otaku looking for a hidden gem or a complete newbie overwhelmed by the sheer volume of titles on Crunchyroll, Hulu, or your local bookstore, finding the right starting point is hard.