Let us introduce you to Japanese animation.

①NARUTO―ナルトー
Serialization started in 1999. Auther is Masashi Kishimoto.
A battle action manga about ninjas with supernatural powers. In a worldview that pays homage to Asian folklore, traditions, and religions, the story focuses on the friendship, betrayal, and revenge between the hero and his friends, as well as the bonds between master and apprentice and family. From the midpoint of the story, the protagonist, Uzumaki Naruto, attempts to bring peace through "dialogue" and "forgiveness," rather than simply fighting.

②新世紀エヴァンゲリオン - Neon Genesis EVANGELION -
Animated television series that aired from 1995 to 1996. Written and directed by Hideaki Anno.
Set in the world of 2015, when the catastrophe "Second Impact" occurred, the film depicts 14-year-old boys and girls who become pilots of the giant general-purpose humanoid battle weapon "Evangelion" and their battle against the mysterious enemy "Apostles" that attacks Tokyo. The novelty of linking the protagonist's self-awareness and relationships with the fate of the world on both extremes of scale made it popular.

③ONE PIECE―ワンピースー
A Japanese manga series by Eiichiro Oda. It has been serialized since 1997.
The manga has gained popularity for its stories that take the high road of boys manga, focusing on battles, gag scenes, and moving episodes, with themes of adventure and friendship. It is also characterized by its epic worldview and elaborate storylines that have been deeply developed over many years.

④鋼の錬金術師 - FULL METAL ALCHEMIST -
A Japanese manga work by Hiroshi Arakawa. It was serialized from 2001 to 2010.
A fantasy manga set in a fictional world where alchemy exists. The story is set in Europe during the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century. Despite the dark fantasy theme of the manga work, it is highly regarded for its worldview and other event scenes that do not make the atmosphere too dark.

⑤美少女戦士セーラームーン - Prettygurdian Sailor Moon -
A Japanese manga work by Naoko Takeuchi. It was serialized from 1992 to 1997.
Usagi Tsukino, the main character in the second year of junior high school, meets a mysterious black cat named Luna who speaks human language, transforms into Sailor Moon, and fights against the demons of the "Dark Kingdom" who steal the energy of the people in town. Sailor Mercury, Sailor Mars, Sailor Jupiter, Sailor Venus, and the mysterious gentleman Tuxedo Mask gather to exterminate the demons.

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