Before diving into deep cuts, you must understand the pillars of popularity. These are the series that moved the needle for the industry.
The Dark Horse of the 2020s Jujutsu Kaisen takes the "cursed energy" concept and runs with it. Yuji Itadori eats a cursed finger to save his friends, becoming the host of the most powerful curse: Ryomen Sukuna.
The Ultimate Cat-and-Mouse Game Death Note is arguably the best entry point for non-anime fans. A genius high school student, Light Yagami, finds a notebook that kills anyone whose name is written in it. He attempts to become a god, pursued by the equally genius detective "L."
Before diving into deep cuts, you must understand the pillars of popularity. These are the series that moved the needle for the industry.
The Dark Horse of the 2020s Jujutsu Kaisen takes the "cursed energy" concept and runs with it. Yuji Itadori eats a cursed finger to save his friends, becoming the host of the most powerful curse: Ryomen Sukuna.
The Ultimate Cat-and-Mouse Game Death Note is arguably the best entry point for non-anime fans. A genius high school student, Light Yagami, finds a notebook that kills anyone whose name is written in it. He attempts to become a god, pursued by the equally genius detective "L."