A lighter, more fun take on the genre. A man is murdered and reincarnates as a powerful slime monster. He uses his unique abilities to build a peaceful monster nation. It’s a power-fantasy comfort show with great side characters.
If you’ve never watched anime or read manga before, these mainstream hits are legendary for a reason.
A genius high school student finds a notebook that kills anyone whose name he writes in it. The cat-and-mouse game between him and the world’s greatest detective is gripping from page one. It’s a relatively short read (12 volumes) and perfect for first-time manga readers.