"Popular" doesn't always mean "beginner-friendly," and "critically acclaimed" doesn't always mean "enjoyable." Popularity in anime/manga typically falls into three categories:
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What starts as a survival story against man-eating giants evolves into a massive political thriller and a meditation on the cycle of hatred. It is widely considered one of the greatest stories of the decade. "Popular" doesn't always mean "beginner-friendly