Brilliant high school student Light Yagami finds a notebook that kills anyone whose name is written in it. He decides to become the god of a new world by killing criminals, but the world’s greatest detective, L, is determined to stop him. The anime is tight (37 episodes) and the manga provides a slightly different, extended ending. This is the series that proves anime isn't just for kids.

Returning to his rural island home for a funeral, a boy discovers that a "Shadow" is replacing the locals—and killing them.

: A dark fantasy epic that has captivated audiences with its intense action and intricate government conspiracies. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Guts, a lone mercenary, navigates a brutal, dark fantasy world while seeking vengeance against his former brother-in-arms, Griffith.

No matter which path you choose, the beauty of this medium is its variety. You can go from screaming at a volleyball match in Haikyuu!! to sobbing over a silent elf in Frieren in the span of one evening.

If you want to something physical, buy Volume 1 of Fullmetal Alchemist . It holds up perfectly.

Studio Madhouse provides breathtaking landscapes, soulful music, and subtle, emotionally resonant character acting.

Dr. Kenzo Tenma saves a young boy's life instead of the town's mayor. Years later, that boy grows up to become Johan Liebert, a charismatic serial killer who can manipulate anyone into suicide. Set in post-Cold War Germany, this is a slow, 74-episode chase that asks: "Is all human life equal?"

A pure, joyful manga following the daily adventures and discoveries of an eccentric five-year-old girl.