The manga explores the wider friend group in rich detail, while the anime delivers a concise, beautifully animated romance. 5. Sci-Fi and Cyberpunk: Dystopian Futures
Ongoing (Continued by Studio Gaga following the passing of creator Kentaro Miura).
| You want... | Try this | |-------------|-----------| | Short and complete anime (≤30 eps) | Death Note , Erased , Parasyte | | Long-running shonen | One Piece (manga better), Hunter x Hunter (anime 2011) | | Something beautiful to watch | Violet Evergarden , Your Name (movie) | | Manga with incredible art | Vagabond , Berserk , Opm (redrawn) | | Underrated hidden gem | Odd Taxi (anime), The Summer Hikaru Died (manga horror) |
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