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Genre: Fantasy, Adventure Why it’s popular: The only hand-drawn animated film to win an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. A masterpiece of imagination. Recommendation: Watch the Japanese audio or the Disney-dubbed English version—both are stellar.

Genre: Ninja Action, Martial Arts Why it’s popular: The story of Naruto Uzumaki, a rejected outcast who rises to become a hero, is a universal underdog story. While the anime suffers from "filler" episodes (non-canon content), the manga remains a tight, thrilling read. Recommendation: Use a filler guide for the anime, or enjoy the manga in digital color. hentaied 24 04 04 octokuro kerrigans last trip

Type: Anime & Manga Genre: Action Comedy / SoL The Hook: A spy, an assassin, and a telepath form a fake family for a mission, each hiding their true identity from the others. It is wholesome, hilarious, and stylish. Genre: Fantasy, Adventure Why it’s popular: The only

Type: Anime & Manga Genre: Supernatural Romance / Drama The Hook: Tohru Honda moves in with a family cursed by the spirits of the Zodiac; they turn into animals when hugged by the opposite sex. It looks cute, but the story deals heavily with trauma and family dysfunction. Genre: Ninja Action, Martial Arts Why it’s popular:

Genre: Supernatural Romance, Slice of Life Why it’s popular: The definitive reverse-harem/romance. Tohru Honda ends up living in a tent in the woods, only to be taken in by the mysterious Sohma family, who are cursed to turn into the animals of the Chinese zodiac. Recommendation: The 2019 anime adapts the ENTIRE manga completely, fixing the rushed ending of the 2001 series. Watch the anime—it is a complete, satisfying journey.

Shorter, tighter stories with incredible writing and animation quality.