2026’s Darkhorse Anime of the Year Contender Is Way More Important Than Anime Fans Think
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The rise of dark battle shōnen in recent years has pushed the genre into new territory by subverting expectations and redefining what shōnen is capable of. Series like Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, and Hell’s Paradise helped popularize a grittier tone and intense violence.