Supernatural Romance, Slice of Life Why it’s popular: The definitive reverse-harem/shoujo masterpiece. Protagonist Tohru Honda ends up living in a tent, only to be taken in by the mysterious Sohma family, who are cursed to turn into animals of the Chinese Zodiac. Recommendation: Watch the 2019 reboot. The 2001 version is incomplete. Keep tissues nearby—this series heals and hurts in equal measure.
Action, Horror, Dark Comedy Why it’s popular: It is unhinged. Denji is a debt-ridden teenager who merges with his pet chainsaw devil. He doesn't want to save the world; he wants to touch a boob. Despite the crude humor, it hides a deeply tragic and well-written soul. Recommendation: Read the manga (Part 1 is complete). The anime has movie-quality animation but only covers the beginning. The Princess Has Come Of Age- -3D HENTAI-