It’s hard not to notice the hold that shōnen anime has on fandom, and for good reason. Series like Demon Slayer and Jujutsu Kaisen, along with older hits like Dragon Ball Z and Naruto, follow a winning formula of fierce battles, loyal friendships, and perseverance that has captured audiences around the world. But while shōnen dominates much of the global conversation, it represents only one part of what anime has to offer.