Dr. Kenzo Tenma, a brilliant Japanese neurosurgeon working in Germany, chooses to save the life of a dying young boy over a wealthy politician. Years later, he discovers that the boy grew up to become a charismatic, sociopathic serial killer. Tenma goes on the run to fix his mistake, resulting in one of the tightest cat-and-mouse narratives in fiction. Manga Recommendations Berserk Author: Kentaro Miura

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The story begins where traditional fantasy epics end. The hero's party has already defeated the Demon King. Frieren, an immortal elf mage, must now navigate a peaceful world while outliving her human companions.

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The transition from MAPPA and Wit Studio keeps the historical combat visceral and the character drama heavy.

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