Two genius student council presidents are madly in love, but their pride prevents them from confessing. They wage psychological warfare to force the other to confess first. Kaguya-sama is the funniest anime of the last decade, perfectly parodying shows like Death Note, but it also has genuine character growth and a satisfying ending.

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This is the ultimate "smart person" battle. A genius high school student finds a notebook that kills anyone whose name is written in it. He decides to become a god of a new world, drawing the attention of the equally genius detective "L." Death Note has almost no action, but it is a gripping cat-and-mouse game that hooks you within the first three episodes. It is essential reading for anyone who thinks anime is just for kids.

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Demon Slayer is a visual phenomenon. While the story follows the classic "boy saves sister turned demon" trope, the execution is flawless. The manga by Koyoharu Gotouge is a heartfelt read, but the anime adaptation by Ufotable is legendary for the "Entertainment District" and "Infinity Castle" arcs. It offers stunning sword fights and emotional gut-punches that have broken box office records worldwide.