Why it works: Two genius student council presidents are in love, but both believe confessing first is a sign of weakness. They wage psychological warfare to force the other to confess. Recommendation: The narrator is hilarious. The mind games are absurd. Yet, when it gets serious, the romantic payoff is electric. The manga is finished, and the anime is a perfect adaptation.
Why it works: Tohru Honda lives in a tent in the woods. She is discovered by the mysterious Sohma family, who are cursed to turn into animals of the Chinese zodiac when hugged by the opposite sex. Recommendation: This is a tearjerker. It handles trauma (abuse, grief, abandonment) with incredible empathy. The 2019 anime adapts the entire manga faithfully. Both the anime and manga are top-tier recommendations. Hentaied.21.11.13.Jia.Lissa.And.Veronica.Leal.J...
Why it works: Often ranked #1 on MyAnimeList, this series is flawless. Two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, use alchemy in a failed attempt to resurrect their mother, costing Ed an arm and a leg (literally) and Al his entire body. They embark on a quest for the Philosopher's Stone to restore themselves. Recommendation: It has a tight plot (64 episodes), no filler, incredible fight choreography, and a philosophical core about sacrifice and imperialism. Manga note: The manga is equally legendary and has stunning art. Why it works: Two genius student council presidents
Why it works: In a grimy city, a lizard-headed man named Caiman hunts the sorcerers who experimented on him. The art is messy, the characters are loveable murderers, and the world is bizarre. Recommendation: The manga is finished and incredible. The Netflix anime (3D CGI) is surprisingly good but only covers the first half. If you like Chainsaw Man, you will love this. Berserk by Kentaro Miura - A dark fantasy
Why it works: Two genius student council presidents are in love, but both believe confessing first is a sign of weakness. They wage psychological warfare to force the other to confess. Recommendation: The narrator is hilarious. The mind games are absurd. Yet, when it gets serious, the romantic payoff is electric. The manga is finished, and the anime is a perfect adaptation.
Why it works: Tohru Honda lives in a tent in the woods. She is discovered by the mysterious Sohma family, who are cursed to turn into animals of the Chinese zodiac when hugged by the opposite sex. Recommendation: This is a tearjerker. It handles trauma (abuse, grief, abandonment) with incredible empathy. The 2019 anime adapts the entire manga faithfully. Both the anime and manga are top-tier recommendations.
Why it works: Often ranked #1 on MyAnimeList, this series is flawless. Two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, use alchemy in a failed attempt to resurrect their mother, costing Ed an arm and a leg (literally) and Al his entire body. They embark on a quest for the Philosopher's Stone to restore themselves. Recommendation: It has a tight plot (64 episodes), no filler, incredible fight choreography, and a philosophical core about sacrifice and imperialism. Manga note: The manga is equally legendary and has stunning art.
Why it works: In a grimy city, a lizard-headed man named Caiman hunts the sorcerers who experimented on him. The art is messy, the characters are loveable murderers, and the world is bizarre. Recommendation: The manga is finished and incredible. The Netflix anime (3D CGI) is surprisingly good but only covers the first half. If you like Chainsaw Man, you will love this.