is a classic that blends romance with a supernatural curse, providing a moving look at trauma and healing. For a more grounded, modern experience, Blue Period

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Action / Adventure / Fantasy Why it’s popular: Widely considered the "perfect anime," Brotherhood tells the story of two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, who use alchemy in a failed attempt to revive their mother. The result costs Ed his arm and leg, and Al his entire body.