The worlds of anime and manga have exploded from niche subcultures into global entertainment powerhouses. With thousands of titles spanning every genre imaginable—from heart-pounding action to gut-wrenching drama—it can be overwhelming for newcomers and veterans alike to decide what to watch or read next.

Ongoing Why it’s popular: The "grandfather" of modern isekai. A degenerate NEET dies and is reborn as a baby in a fantasy world, vowing to live a better life. It features the highest production value of any isekai and deeply flawed characters. Recommendation: Watch the anime. Warning: The protagonist is a pervert. The show is mature and controversial, but it handles redemption arcs better than almost any other series.

A spy, an assassin, and a telepathic child end up in a "fake" family together to fulfill their own secret agendas, unaware of each other's true identities.