Note: Never watch the 2016/2017 CGI anime. Read the manga or watch the 1997 anime.

A spy ("Twilight") needs to get close to a political target. He must create a fake family. He adopts a telepathic orphan (Anya) and marries a cold-blooded assassin (Yor) who doesn't know he is a spy. Chaos ensues.

In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado returns home to find his family slaughtered by demons. Only his sister Nezuko survives, but she has been turned into a demon herself. Tanjiro joins the Demon Slayer Corps to find a cure.

Whether you are a curious newcomer looking for your first binge or a seasoned veteran hunting for a hidden gem, this guide breaks down the most by genre. We have ranked these titles based on critical acclaim, cultural impact, and fan loyalty to help you decide what to watch or read next. Part 1: The Heavyweights – Titans That Defined the Industry These are the "gateway" series. If you ask ten anime fans for their favorite show, at least five will name something from this list. These titles are essential viewing for understanding modern anime culture. 1. Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) Genre: Dark Fantasy, Action, Political Thriller Status: Anime Completed | Manga Completed

Based on the historical figure Thorfinn Karlsefni. As a boy, Thorfinn watches his father get killed by a mercenary named Askeladd. He joins Askeladd’s crew not as an ally, but to eventually kill him in a duel.