Completed (Manga) / Season 1 (Anime) Why it’s popular: From the same editorial team as Jujutsu Kaisen , this follows a group of death-row criminals sent to a paradise island to find the elixir of life. The catch? The island is filled with monsters and a god-like being. Recommendation: If you like Lost meets Mortal Kombat , this is for you. The manga is a tight, 127-chapter read that doesn't overstay its welcome.

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Dr. Kenzo Tenma, a talented brain surgeon, chooses to save a young boy's life over a powerful politician's. Years later, he discovers that the boy he saved has grown into a cold-blooded serial killer.