: Research titled Time Series Model to Predict Future Popular Animes Genres in 2025 predicts that genres like Demons, Supernatural, and Super Power are trending upward in global ratings, while categories like "Kids" are seeing a decline.
Based on data from IMDb , Netflix , and industry reports from 2024–2026 , these series are consistently cited as "essential" or "top-tier" across global ranking systems: Top Anime Recommendations Top Manga Recommendations : Research titled Time Series Model to Predict
: A paper on the Social network analysis of manga argues that popularity is often driven by character networks that mimic real-world human social structures. It found that Shonen (boys') manga has shifted toward denser networks with more complex character interactions over the last few decades. Core Recommendations Based on Popularity Metrics Core Recommendations Based on Popularity Metrics : A
: A qualitative study on the Influence of Manga and Anime on New Media Students indicates that popular series are increasingly used as formal "reliable sources of reference" for storytelling and creativity development. and industry reports from 2024–2026