If you’re reading this article, there’s a good chance it’s because you came across a confusing new term like Shonen or Isekai in an article about anime and then clicked on a link hoping to learn more.

When anime fans think about the best anime of all time, they might think of timeless classics from the 1990s, such as Cowboy Bebop and Sailor Moon. Or, fans might think of their favorite action series ...