Fantasy / Drama / Adventure Where to watch: Crunchyroll

The ultimate cat-and-mouse game. Genius high school student Light Yagami finds a supernatural notebook that lets him kill anyone by writing their name in it. He decides to rid the world of criminals, attracting the attention of the equally brilliant detective L. This is a tense, morally gray chess match that’s perfect for beginners.

A hopeless, jobless 34-year-old shut-in dies and is reborn into a world of swords and sorcery as Rudeus Greyrat. Retaining his memories, he vows to overcome his past failures and live this new life to the fullest.

Natsuki Takaya’s iconic work delves incredibly deep into themes of generational trauma, acceptance, and unconditional love.

High schooler Yuji Itadori swallows a rotting finger belonging to a powerful Curse, thrusting himself into a hidden world of Sorcerers and deadly spirits.

When choosing between anime and manga, consider your lifestyle. offers the benefit of music, voice acting, and fluid motion, making it great for immersive evening viewing. Manga allows you to move at your own pace, often contains more detail than its adaptation, and provides a direct look at the author's original vision.