Puella Magi Madoka Magica

A transforming-heroine anime based on Naoko Takeuchi's manga. The story of Usagi and her friends fighting evil revolutionized the magical girl genre. It influenced female fans worldwide and is often discussed in the context of feminism and pop culture.

An anime based on the manga written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. A psychological thriller depicting an intellectual battle between a genius student wielding a notebook that kills and the world's greatest detective. Its innovative premise and gripping story attracted fans worldwide.

A sci-fi anime based on Masamune Shirow's manga, directed by Mamoru Oshii. Set in a cybernetically enhanced future, it philosophically questions the boundary between human and technology. It profoundly influenced 'The Matrix' and is globally regarded as a cyberpunk masterpiece.

An anime based on Akihito Tsukushi's web manga. It follows a girl's adventure into the mysterious giant chasm called the 'Abyss.' The shocking contrast between cute character designs and mercilessly dark developments has earned it worldwide acclaim as a fantasy work.

An anime based on Tappei Nagatsuki's web novel. A boy summoned to another world faces despair repeatedly with the power of 'Return by Death.' Its serious developments that overturned isekai conventions and captivating characters earned worldwide popularity.

An anime based on CLAMP's manga. The story of Sakura collecting magical cards is a quintessential magical girl anime alongside Sailor Moon. Its beautiful animation and portrayal of diverse forms of love were adored worldwide.