: Haikyu!! (Volleyball), Slam Dunk (Basketball), and Blue Lock (Soccer).
: Follows Ichigo Kurosaki, a teenager who gains the powers of a Soul Reaper to defend humans from evil spirits. Critical Masterpieces and Fan Favorites : Haikyu
: Often ranked as one of the greatest anime, this dark fantasy explores the heavy consequences of alchemy and the bond between two brothers. Critical Masterpieces and Fan Favorites : Often ranked
Beyond the long-running shonen giants, several series are consistently cited among the best ever created due to their writing, animation, and depth: These series gained massive global popularity and are
: A cultural phenomenon that defined the "battle shonen" genre for generations.
For many fans, the "Big Three" represent the peak of shonen manga and anime during the 2000s. These series gained massive global popularity and are often the entry point for new fans:
: Hunter x Hunter , Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba , and Jujutsu Kaisen .