While anime is great, manga often tells the full story without pacing issues or "filler" episodes. These popular manga are so good that their anime adaptations are highly anticipated events.

Most of these titles are available on Crunchyroll (anime), Netflix (exclusives like Dorohedoro ), and Viz Media / Manga Plus (official free manga reading).

Don’t worry—I’ve done the heavy lifting for you. Here are the popular series dominating the conversation right now, plus a few under-the-radar picks you won’t want to miss.

: This "horror-meets-slice-of-life" series has become a massive hit, winning several "Anime of the Year" titles in 2025 for its haunting depiction of grief and the supernatural. The Apothecary Diaries (Season 2)