If you prefer reading over watching, Kentaro Miura’s Berserk is often cited as the greatest manga of all time. The art is so detailed it belongs in a museum, and the story of Guts—a lone mercenary fighting against fate—is a grueling but rewarding journey. High-octane Dark Fantasy (Very mature themes).

The manga is currently in its final stages, making it the perfect time to binge and avoid spoilers.

Whether you’re looking to lose 100 hours of your life to a sprawling epic or just need a sharp, 12-episode emotional gut-punch, the world of anime and manga is currently in a "Golden Era."

2. The Genre-Defying Masterpiece: Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

You need a "palate cleanser" after something heavy. 5. The Psychological Thriller: Monster

Avoid the 2016 anime; stick to the 1997 series or the original manga volumes. 4. The Modern Comedy Gold: Spy x Family

If you want to be part of the current cultural conversation, this is it. It takes the classic "high schoolers with superpowers" trope and injects it with high-stakes horror and some of the most fluid, jaw-dropping animation ever put to screen by MAPPA.

Wholesome, hilarious, and stylish (1960s Cold War aesthetic).