Looking back on 2023 in the anime and manga world, the biggest topic of the year was “The Boy and the Heron,” globally acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki’s first feature film in 10 years.

The dark fantasy anime, The Kingdoms of Ruin, aired from October to December 2023, showcasing a world where magic is suppressed by science. Adonis, fueled by revenge, battles against the empire ...