Christian Simon, Kutztown University

Live-action adaptations of anime have always disappointed and show no signs of changing.

Brandon Li, Vassar College

The 15th anniversary of Tsugumi Ohba’s anime is a prime time to revisit the action-packed, mysterious tale of a student who gains — and abuses — incredible power over human life.

Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

Don’t look for the usual cliches here. This series is about humans fighting gods in a one-on-one tournament, and the fate of humanity is at stake.

Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

As the genre becomes more popular, it can be hard to decide which shows to watch. But this list makes it easy for newcomers to find their niche.

Marissa Cortes, Stony Brook University

I promise that this list isn’t just every version of ‘Naruto.’

Ben Seidel, St. Olaf College

Netflix’s new film adaptation abandons the cat and mouse game that made the original characters so compelling.