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Yes, the length is intimidating (over 1,000 chapters). However, One Piece is the best-selling manga in history for a reason. Author Eiichiro Oda is a master of "Chekhov's Gun"—a joke from chapter 100 becomes a major plot point in chapter 800. The anime is iconic, but the manga offers a faster pace without "filler" arcs. Read the digitally colored manga; it makes the chaotic fights easier to follow.

—are airing major content simultaneously. This massive resurgence is joined by groundbreaking new adaptations and high-fantasy "new-gen" masterpieces that are redefining the medium.

Sci-Fi, Horror, Comedy, Romance Status: Ongoing

If you are looking for foundational series that have stood the test of time or recently concluded with high acclaim: IMDb's Top 50 anime series ranked by fans