Watch the anime first. It is a complete story in 64 episodes with zero filler. 2. Death Note (Anime & Manga) Genre: Psychological Thriller, Supernatural Crime Where to start: Anime (Netflix) or Manga (Shonen Jump App)

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The magic system (Equivalent Exchange) is logical and consistent. The characters are morally grey, and the plot pivots from a simple revenge quest to a conspiracy involving genocide and God. The manga is beautifully drawn, but the anime’s soundtrack (by Akira Senju) elevates the emotional beats to legendary status.

It is unhinged. Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga feels like a Tarantino movie mixed with a Lynch film. The art is scratchy, cinematic, and raw. The anime (by MAPPA) has movie-quality cinematography but only covers the first third of the story. The manga’s "Part 2" is currently ongoing and gets even weirder.