Monster - A crime thriller about two brilliant men drawn into conflict by their opposing ideologies. No supernatural elements, unlike Death Note. Bakuman - Another series by the same authors. Semi-autobiographical story about manga creation and the creative process.

Fullmetal Alchemist - A fantasy story about two brothers who lose body parts in a failed alchemical ritual, and unearth a grand conspiracy while trying to regain what they’ve lost.

Chainsaw Man - An action horror series that also features a morally ambiguous main character with supernatural abilities.