These series are the most culturally significant and popular entry points into the medium.
: Often called the "gold standard" of dark fantasy [37]. While the 1997 anime is a cult favorite, the manga is considered a masterpiece of art and storytelling that far surpasses any animation [5, 25, 37].
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: A grounded, realistic thriller about a doctor chasing a sociopathic killer through Europe [17, 37]. It is frequently cited as one of the best stories ever told in the medium [17]. Death Note