To stay ahead of the curve, here are rising stars that will dominate convention circuits soon.
Why it’s popular: The ultimate entry point for non-anime fans. The Pitch: Genius student Light Yagami finds a notebook that kills anyone whose name he writes in it. He decides to cleanse the world of evil, leading to a cat-and-mouse game with the world’s greatest detective, "L." Recommendation: Read the manga for the "alternate ending" or watch the anime. Stop after Episode 25 if you want a perfect climax.
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🎥 Binge on: Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu
📖 Read on: Manga Plus (free & legal), Shonen Jump app, or your local library
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Why it’s popular: The definitive shoujo manga adaptation. The Pitch: Tohru Honda ends up living in a tent in the woods. She is discovered by the mysterious Sohma family, who are cursed to turn into the animals of the Chinese Zodiac when hugged by the opposite sex. Recommendation: The 2019 version adapts the entire manga. Have tissues ready. It is a story about trauma, acceptance, and found family.
Why it’s popular: A modern masterpiece of nihilism and plot twists. The Pitch: In a world where humanity lives inside walls to survive man-eating giants (Titans), young Eren Yeager swears to destroy every last Titan after his mother is eaten. Recommendation: Go in blind. Do not search for spoilers. The final arc redefines the entire genre. Both the manga and anime are finished, so you can binge it all. Save this post for your next watch/read session
Why it’s popular: The best-selling manga of all time. The Pitch: Monkey D. Luffy, a boy whose body stretches like rubber, dreams of becoming the Pirate King. This epic voyage spans decades of storytelling, incredible world-building, and emotional gut-punches. Recommendation: If you have time for a long haul (1,000+ episodes), this is the gold standard. For manga readers, the pacing is superior.
Why it’s popular: The funniest rom-com in a decade. The Pitch: Two genius student council presidents are madly in love with each other, but both are too proud to confess. They wage a psychological war to force the other to say "I love you" first. Recommendation: The narrator is a legend. Watch the anime for the voice acting, then read the manga for the final season of the story.
Why it’s popular: Insanity on every page. The Pitch: A girl who believes in ghosts and a boy who believes in aliens bet each other to prove their beliefs. They discover both are real, and they gain absurd powers. Recommendation: Read the manga now before the anime airs. It is the wildest art style since Chainsaw Man.