Since 2020, some of the best anime of the modern era have emerged from the isekai anime boom of the last decade.

The first half of the 2020’s has been an interesting time for anime. On one hand, it feels like the medium’s never been more popular worldwide, particularly among younger demographics, such as Gen Z.

There are a few reasons for the sudden explosion of anime blockbusters. For one, the medium as a whole is gaining mainstream popularity; it’s reportedly more popular with Gen Z than the NFL. Animation ...