If you ask any anime fan for popular anime series and manga recommendations, they will almost certainly point you toward "Shonen." Targeted at young men (but loved by everyone), these series focus on friendship, perseverance, and epic fights.

Some manga are legendary, but their anime adaptations are incomplete or poorly done.

Sometimes you just need to laugh or feel good.

Genre: Psychological Thriller, Horror The Vibe: A brilliant Japanese surgeon working in Germany saves the life of a young boy who grows up to be a psychopathic killer. The doctor sets out to fix his "mistake." Why Watch: It is a slow-burn masterpiece that feels like a Hitchcock film. Read the Manga if: You prefer a realistic art style and deep character studies.