> Set during the Danish invasion of England in the 11th century, a young boy named 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 fair duel.
Kentaro Miura’s art (RIP) is unparalleled. Every page is a Renaissance painting. It is brutal, sexually violent, and emotionally devastating, but it is also a story about enduring love and friendship. It is the dark souls of manga. 9. Monster Genre: Mystery / Psychological / Thriller Anime: 74 episodes (Complete) | Manga Volumes: 18 (Complete)
Tanjiro Kamado returns home to find his family slaughtered by demons, and his sister Nezuko transformed into a demon herself. He joins the Demon Slayer Corps to find a cure for his sister and avenge his family.
Set in post-Cold War Europe, Monster has no superpowers, no magic, and no fights. It is a grounded, slow-burn detective story with the greatest anime villain of all time. Naoki Urasawa’s manga is a masterwork of paneling and suspense. Part 4: Iyashikei & Romance (The "Feel-Good" & "Feel-Emotion" Picks) Sometimes you don’t want action. Sometimes you want to cry your eyes out or feel like you’ve been wrapped in a warm blanket. 10. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Genre: Fantasy / Slice of Life / Philosophical Anime: 28 episodes (Complete Season 1) | Manga Volumes: 11+ (Ongoing)
