Recent years have seen a surge in "darker" Shonen series with high-quality animation from studios like MAPPA and Ufotable.
: The best-selling manga of all time, following Monkey D. Luffy's quest to become the Pirate King. It is celebrated for its massive world-building and longevity. Recent years have seen a surge in "darker"
: Completes the traditional "Big Three" alongside One Piece and Naruto , featuring high-schooler Ichigo Kurosaki who gains the powers of a Soul Reaper. Modern Shonen Hits (2020s) Recent years have seen a surge in "darker"
: A gritty, high-stakes series about humanity's survival against man-eating giants, praised for its complex plot twists and mature themes. Recent years have seen a surge in "darker"
: A cat-and-mouse psychological thriller about a student who gains a notebook capable of killing anyone whose name is written in it.