- By Swati Singh
- Thu, 11 Jan 2024 04:55 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Attack on Titan is a Japanese manga series penned and illustrated by Hajime Isayama. The narrative unfolds in a world where humanity is compelled to reside within cities safeguarded by three colossal walls shielding them from enormous humanoid creatures known as Titans, who have an appetite for humans. The plot centers around Eren Yeager, who swears to eradicate the Titans following their devastating assault on his hometown and the tragic loss of his mother. Originally serialized in Kodansha's monthly magazine Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine from September 2009 to April 2021, the series comprises 34 tankōbon volumes, compiling its chapters.
Death Note (NETFLIX)
The storyline revolves around Light's ongoing endeavors to employ the Death Note for orchestrating a global mass elimination of individuals he considers morally corrupt, aiming to establish a society free of crime. Operating under the pseudonym "Kira," he adopts the role of a god-like vigilante. Simultaneously, the narrative unfolds with the elite Japanese police task force, led by the mysterious detective L, striving to capture him.
Demon Slayer (NETFLIX)
The story follows Tanjiro Kamado, a teenager aiming to become a Demon Slayer, seeking revenge for his family's murder and trying to save his sister Nezuko, who has been turned into a demon.
An animated TV series with 26 episodes aired from April to September 2019. A sequel movie, "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train," released in October 2020, became the highest-grossing anime and Japanese film ever. The second season, comprising 18 episodes, aired from October 2021 to February 2022, and a compilation film, "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Swordsmith Village," was released in February 2023. The third season, consisting of 11 episodes, aired from April to June 2023. Another compilation film, "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Hashira Training," is set for February 2024, and a fourth season is scheduled for Q2 2024.
Jujutsu Kaisen (NETFLIX)
The narrative revolves around Yuji Itadori, a high school student who enlists in a covert group of Jujutsu Sorcerers with the objective of eliminating a formidable Curse named Ryomen Sukuna, whose host Yuji inadvertently becomes. MAPPA produced the series, under the direction of Sunghoo Park.
Vinland Saga (PRIME VIDEO)
The series traces the journey of a young boy named Thorfinn, entangled with Vikings after his father's demise. The initial season depicts his actions as a Viking fueled by vengeance, while the second season delves into his existence as a resilient slave devoid of any purpose in life.