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Fruits Basket (2019 remake) Why it works: A girl living in a tent ends up living with a mysterious family cursed to turn into the animals of the Chinese zodiac. It starts as a goofy reverse-harem but slowly reveals itself to be a devastating story about trauma, abuse, and breaking generational curses. Manga status: Finished. The 2019 anime adapts the entire manga faithfully.

Spy x Family Why it works: The ultimate crowd-pleaser. A spy, an assassin, and a telepathic child must pretend to be a perfect family to save the world. It is wholesome, hilarious, and thrilling in equal measure. Your non-anime friends will love it. Manga status: Ongoing. The manga is equally charming, with sharper art. The Deep Cuts (For the Cerebral Fan) You want plot twists, philosophy, and dread. hentaiser

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Why it works: What happens after the hero kills the demon lord? Frieren, an elf mage, outlives her adventuring party. She spends her new journey learning to understand human emotion and the fleeting beauty of time. It is melancholic, action-packed, and incredibly gentle. Manga status: Ongoing. Widely considered the best new manga of the decade. Fruits Basket (2019 remake) Why it works: A