According to fan rankings and critic reviews on IMDb and Wikipedia , these series are considered essential viewing: Attack on Titan

Why it’s popular:

It holds the Guinness World Record for the most copies published of the same comic series by a single author. The Plot: Monkey D. Luffy, a boy whose body turns to rubber after eating a Devil Fruit, dreams of becoming the Pirate King. He assembles a ragtag crew of pirates to search for the legendary treasure, the "One Piece." Recommendation: While the anime has over 1,000 episodes (which can be daunting), the manga is the superior pacing experience. If you love world-building that pays off decades later, this is essential reading.

: A dark fantasy epic about humanity’s desperate struggle for survival against giant man-eating creatures called Titans. Spy x Family

Here is a curated list of popular anime series and manga recommendations categorized by genre to help you find your perfect match. 1. Action and Adventure (Shonen)