We have broken down the most by genre, mood, and difficulty level. From the "Big Three" shonen that defined a generation to the mind-bending psychological thrillers that will keep you up at night—and critically, whether you should watch the anime or read the manga.

Shonen Jump App ($2.99/month for 100+ series), ComiXology, or your local bookstore (support physical media!).

Crunchyroll (largest library), Netflix (great for beginners), Hulu, and HiDive.

You don’t need to look at a list of the top 500 shows. You need a curated guide.