Science fiction in anime often serves as a lens to examine what it means to be human. Neon Genesis Evangelion

| Anime | Manga | |-------|-------| | | Volleyball – manga finished, anime almost done | | Kuroko’s Basketball | Superpower basketball – manga complete | | Blue Lock | Egoist soccer battle royale – manga ongoing | | Ping Pong the Animation | Unique art, deep story – manga one volume | | Hajime no Ippo | Boxing – manga over 1400 chapters, anime old but great |

If your priority is a deep, intricate plot, these are considered the "all-time" gold standards.