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Read the manga instead (The 1997 anime is classic, but modern adaptations fail to capture the art).

The transition from MAPPA and Wit Studio keeps the historical combat visceral and the character drama heavy.

The late Kentaro Miura’s dark fantasy magnum opus is a masterclass in detailed artwork and character study. It chronicles the tragic life of Guts, the Black Swordsman, fighting against a cruel destiny.

Not everything needs to be a fight. Some of the most popular anime are quiet character studies that will break your heart and put it back together.