Hentaied Melody Marks Summer School 2021

Genre: Supernatural Thriller, Cat-and-Mouse Game. Status: Anime finished, Manga finished (slightly different ending).

A genius high school student finds a notebook that kills anyone whose name is written in it. He decides to become a god by killing criminals, but he is hunted by the world's greatest detective, "L." Why it’s popular: This is the ultimate "gateway anime." It has no crazy fighting or anime tropes. It is a pure chess match of wits. The manga offers a deeper look at the final confrontation than the anime.

Genre: Sports (Volleyball), Comedy, Drama. Status: Anime finished (movies pending), Manga finished. hentaied melody marks summer school 2021

Shoyo Hinata sees a legendary volleyball player known as the "Little Giant" and falls in love with the sport, despite being short. He joins a high school team to face his rival, Tobio Kageyama. Why it’s popular: You do not need to like volleyball to love Haikyuu!!. The character development is so strong that you will weep when a team loses. The manga's final arc is one of the most satisfying conclusions in Shonen history.

Genre: Dark Fantasy, Political Thriller, Post-Apocalyptic Status: Anime finished (Final chapters adapted), Manga finished. Genre: Supernatural Thriller, Cat-and-Mouse Game

Humanity lives trapped inside massive walled cities to protect themselves from Titans—giant, mindless humanoids who eat humans for pleasure. When a "Colossal Titan" breaks the wall, young Eren Jaeger vows to wipe every last Titan off the earth.

Why it’s popular: This is often called "The Game of Thrones of anime." It subverts expectations constantly. The plot evolves from a simple revenge story into a complex geopolitical war crime drama. There are no true heroes; only survivors. Manga note: The manga ended with a controversial but talked-about finale. If you want to see the original ending without the epic soundtrack and voice acting, pick up Volumes 33-34. Genre: Supernatural Thriller

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