Unlike the "power of friendship" tropes in most sports series, Blue Lock is about egoism. It’s a high-stakes battle royale where 300 strikers compete to become the best in Japan. How to Choose Your Next Series

Sometimes the source material offers an experience the anime can't quite capture. The Vibe: Dark, gritty, and epic.

: Indicates that this is a continuation or the second part of a series.

: One of the longest-running and best-selling manga series in history. It follows a genius high-school detective who is shrunk into a child's body. Sci-Fi & Cult Classics

: A modern hit featuring stunning animation (notably its use of rotoscoping) about sorcerers fighting supernatural curses.