What starts as a survival story against man-eating giants evolves into a massive political thriller and a meditation on the cycle of hatred. It is widely considered one of the greatest stories of the decade.

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In this article about , this is the heaviest title. The main character is drawn as a bird-like cartoon figure, but it tells the story of his descent from happy child to depressed adult. It is devastating, uncomfortable, and brilliant.

The beauty of anime and manga is the diversity. The "popular" titles are popular because they serve as perfect scaffolding. Once you finish Jujutsu Kaisen , you will want to find hidden gems like Dorohedoro . Once you finish Fruits Basket , you will want Horimiya .