Unlike the "power of friendship" tropes in most sports series, Blue Lock is about egoism. It’s a high-stakes battle royale where 300 strikers compete to become the best in Japan. How to Choose Your Next Series

Genre: Mystery, Historical, Drama A sharp-tongued apothecary solves palace mysteries in imperial China. Maomao is an all-time great protagonist. The manga art is stunning (there are two versions — both good).