2021 - 2024
Christian Linke, Alex Yee.
Kevin Alejandro, Hailee Steinfeld, Ella Purnell
Set in the twin cities of Piltover and Zaun, the story follows the tragic origin of two sisters, Vi and Jinx, who find themselves on opposite sides of a brewing war fueled by magical technology. I'm completely obsessed with how this show shatters the video game adaptation curse. the animation by Fortiche is a literal masterpiece, blending 3D models with hand-painted 2D textures for a look that's pure art. What makes it special to me is how it balances political intrigue with deeply personal stakes, it's an emotional gut-punch that explores how trauma and systemic inequality can turn family into enemies.
2016 - 2021
Tom Kapinos
Tom Ellis, Lauren German, Kevin Alejandro
Bored and unhappy as the Lord of Hell, Lucifer Morningstar abdicates his throne to run a high end nightclub in Los Angeles, eventually becoming a civilian consultant for the LAPD alongside Detective Chloe Decker. I love how this show takes a standard police procedural and flips it on its head with urban fantasy and a therapy session lens. It's special because of Tom Ellis's charismatic performance and the underlying theme of redemption. It's not just about solving crimes. it's a moving family drama about a son who happens to be the Devil trying to understand his father's plan while learning what it means to be human.
2020 - 2025
Haro Aso
Kento Yamazaki, Tao Tsuchiya, Nijirô Murakami
An aimless gamer and his friends are suddenly transported to a desolate, parallel universe Tokyo where they are forced to compete in sadistic, life or death games to extend their visas. I find this show deeply compelling because of its existential dread; it isn't just about the survival game spectacle, but about what happens to your soul when you're pushed to your absolute limit. What makes it memorable is the card suit system where games test your strength, logic, or your willingness to betray—and the way it challenges its characters to find a reason to live in a world designed to break them.