If you still don't know what to pick, use this quick flowchart:
| Title | Format | Notes | |-------|--------|-------| | Monster | Anime (74 eps) / Manga (18 vols) | Doctor hunts a serial killer he saved. Masterful pacing. | | Paranoia Agent | Anime (13 eps) | Satoshi Kon’s only series – surreal, social horror. | | Made in Abyss | Anime (2 seasons + movie) / Manga | Cute art, horrific depth. Not for the faint of heart. | | The Promised Neverland | Manga (20 vols) / S1 anime only | Brilliant escape thriller. (Anime S2 is widely panned.) | If you still don't know what to pick,
Sometimes, the manga is the superior version. Here are two titles where you should skip the adaptation and read the source material. Sometimes, the manga is the superior version