This is the current darling of the anime world. It follows Yuji Itadori, a high schooler who swallows a cursed finger to protect his friends, becoming the host for the King of Curses. He joins a secret organization of Jujutsu Sorcerers to find and consume the rest of the fingers so he can be executed and destroy the curse for good.

Best for: Stylized action, unique power systems, and psychological depth.

Genre: Adventure, Shonen, Comedy
Status: Anime: Ongoing | Manga: Ongoing (Final Saga)

You cannot discuss popularity without mentioning One Piece. Following Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat crew searching for the ultimate treasure, this is the best-selling manga in history for a reason.

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