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Dandadan The pitch: A believer in ghosts and a believer in aliens bet each other to prove their existence. They discover both are real, and the girl gets her powers stolen by a yokai, while the boy gets his penis stolen by a turbo-granny. It is insane, horny, hilarious, and has some of the best fight choreography in modern manga. Anime status: Coming October 2024 (trailers look incredible).

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Why it works: It is the perfect distillation of modern shonen. The premise is simple: a boy fights demons to save his sister. The animation by Ufotable is so breathtakingly fluid that every fight feels like a blockbuster movie. It’s fast, emotional, and doesn't require a wiki to understand. Manga status: Finished. The manga is short (23 volumes) and sticks the landing. hentaiser

Spy x Family Why it works: The ultimate crowd-pleaser. A spy, an assassin, and a telepathic child must pretend to be a perfect family to save the world. It is wholesome, hilarious, and thrilling in equal measure. Your non-anime friends will love it. Manga status: Ongoing. The manga is equally charming, with sharper art. The Deep Cuts (For the Cerebral Fan) You want plot twists, philosophy, and dread. Dandadan The pitch: A believer in ghosts and

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Why it works: What happens after the hero kills the demon lord? Frieren, an elf mage, outlives her adventuring party. She spends her new journey learning to understand human emotion and the fleeting beauty of time. It is melancholic, action-packed, and incredibly gentle. Manga status: Ongoing. Widely considered the best new manga of the decade. Anime status: Coming October 2024 (trailers look incredible)