Widely considered the highest-rated anime of all time on platforms like MyAnimeList, Brotherhood is the perfect entry point. It follows brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric, who use alchemy to try to bring their mother back from the dead—a forbidden act that costs Ed his arm and Al his entire body. The story is a masterclass in pacing, world-building, and emotional stakes.
Do not read spoilers. Go in blind. Humanity lives inside massive walls to protect themselves from Titans—giant, mindless humanoid monsters. The first episode is one of the most shocking in television history. Over four seasons, the perspective flips several times, forcing you to question who the real "monster" is. The manga is finished, and the anime adaptation is a technical marvel. Genre: Romance, Supernatural, Slice of Life Complete: Yes (3 seasons). www.secrethentai.club
Read the digitally colored manga version. It is the definitive way to experience Eiichiro Oda’s art. 5. Jujutsu Kaisen Genre: Dark Action, Supernatural Status: Ongoing (Season 2 complete, Movie: 0) Widely considered the highest-rated anime of all time
What if superheroes were real and had a corporate ranking system? Izuku Midoriya is born without a "Quirk" in a world where 80% of the population has one. His dream to become the #1 hero seems impossible until his idol, All Might, bequeaths him his power. The manga has just concluded, allowing for a complete binge. The anime's final season is on the horizon. Anime isn't just about fighting. These stories will make you cry, reflect, and fall in love with the medium for its writing. 7. Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) Genre: Dark Fantasy, Political Thriller, Post-Apocalyptic Complete: Yes (Final Chapters released as specials). Do not read spoilers
The best-selling manga in history. One Piece follows Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat crew as they search for the legendary treasure, the One Piece. Do not let the episode count scare you. The series is a masterwork of foreshadowing; plot points hinted at in chapter 100 pay off in chapter 1000. The anime's pacing slows down later, so many switch to the manga (or the fan-edit "One Pace").
The current darling of the anime world. The hero party defeats the Demon King and returns home. But Frieren is an elf who lives for thousands of years. To her, ten years of adventure was a blink of an eye. When her human companions age and die, she realizes she never truly got to know them. The show is about regret, the fleeting nature of life, and finding meaning in small moments. Read the manga for beautiful, melancholic art. Genre: Comedy, Action, Family Status: Ongoing (Season 2 complete, Movie)