En el panorama audiovisual global, el anime ha dejado de ser un fenómeno de nicho para convertirse en una fuerza narrativa reconocida por su capacidad para explorar emociones humanas, conflictos morales y estructuras sociales complejas. A lo largo de las últimas dos décadas, diversas series han alcanzado renombre no solo por su animación o música, sino por la solidez y profundidad de sus historias. A continuación, un repaso por algunas de las producciones más influyentes por su narrativa.

1. Attack on Titan (2013–2023): La deconstrucción del héroe

Pocas series han generado tanto debate como Attack on Titan, cuya historia se transforma radicalmente a lo largo de sus temporadas. Lo que inicia como una clásica lucha entre humanos y monstruos se convierte en una profunda reflexión sobre el poder, la guerra y la identidad. La evolución de Eren Jaeger de víctima a figura cuestionable —¿héroe o villano?— refleja el giro narrativo que convirtió a esta obra de Hajime Isayama en un fenómeno cultural.

2. Erased (2016): El tiempo como redención

Con solo 12 episodios, Erased demostró que una historia bien estructurada no necesita alargarse. La premisa es sencilla: un joven adulto viaja al pasado para evitar un asesinato. Sin embargo, la carga emocional de la serie —centrada en el abuso infantil, la culpa y el perdón— ofrece una experiencia íntima y poderosa. La serie se sostiene gracias a su tratamiento sobrio del suspenso y la construcción emocional de su protagonista.

3. Death Note (2006–2007): La delgada línea entre justicia y locura

La historia de Light Yagami y su cuaderno de la muerte es, en esencia, una partida de ajedrez entre dos mentes brillantes. Sin recurrir a explosivas escenas de acción, Death Note mantiene la tensión a través del juego psicológico y ético que plantea: ¿es legítimo eliminar el mal por medios inmorales? Su narrativa provocadora desafía la percepción del espectador sobre el bien y el mal.

4. Classroom of the Elite (2017–2024): Meritocracia en juego

Kiyotaka Ayanokouji, protagonista de Classroom of the Elite, representa al anti-héroe calculador en una estructura educativa competitiva. Bajo una fachada de escuela modelo, la serie desarrolla una trama de manipulación, estrategia y ambición. A medida que se revelan las verdaderas intenciones de los personajes, la narrativa se adentra en críticas a los sistemas de valoración social y al clasismo encubierto.

5. Mob Psycho 100 (2016–2022): El poder de la contención

Creada por el mismo autor de One Punch Man, esta serie se aparta del enfoque tradicional de superhéroes. Mob Psycho 100 presenta a un adolescente con habilidades psíquicas que solo busca ser normal. La historia, sin embargo, se despliega en torno a su crecimiento emocional, su relación con los demás y su lucha por no definirse por su poder. Humor y drama se entrelazan en una narrativa con sorprendentes momentos de introspección.

6. Hunter x Hunter (2011–2014): De lo infantil a lo oscuro

Lo que empieza como una aventura colorida se transforma, en el arco de las Hormigas Quimera, en una historia oscura y filosófica. Hunter x Hunter demuestra cómo un anime puede desafiar las expectativas, desplazando el foco de la acción hacia dilemas morales, cambios de perspectiva y ambigüedad narrativa. La evolución del protagonista, Gon, refleja la complejidad emocional que define esta serie.

7. One Piece (1999–presente): El viaje como narrativa

Con más de mil episodios, One Piece continúa explorando el concepto de libertad, pertenencia y ambición. Lo destacable no es solo su duración, sino la consistencia narrativa que mantiene. A través de múltiples arcos y personajes secundarios bien desarrollados, la serie ha construido un universo coherente donde la narrativa coral cobra protagonismo. Cada isla visitada por Luffy y su tripulación representa un conflicto distinto, político o social, envuelto en aventuras.

8. Naruto (2002–2007): El legado del crecimiento

La narrativa de Naruto se sostiene sobre una idea: la posibilidad de superar el dolor y el abandono a través del esfuerzo y la amistad. Desde su inicio como paria hasta convertirse en símbolo de paz, Naruto representa la perseverancia. El relato se enriquece al brindar profundidad no solo al protagonista, sino también a villanos y personajes secundarios, cuya complejidad emocional permite empatizar incluso con sus acciones más cuestionables.

9. Monster (2004–2005): El thriller psicológico por excelencia

Con una narrativa más próxima al cine noir, Monster de Naoki Urasawa presenta una historia sobre culpa, ética y la banalidad del mal. El doctor Tenma, al salvar la vida de un niño que más tarde se convierte en asesino, emprende una persecución moral que lo transforma. Su tono sobrio y ritmo pausado contrasta con la tensión permanente, y su villano, Johan Liebert, se ha consagrado como uno de los más inquietantes del anime.

10. Vinland Saga (2019–presente): La guerra como evolución

Basada en hechos históricos, Vinland Saga presenta un estudio profundo sobre la venganza, el trauma y la redención. A través del personaje de Thorfinn, la serie abandona el relato de venganza para convertirse en una reflexión sobre la violencia y la búsqueda de sentido. Su narrativa prioriza el desarrollo interior por encima de la espectacularidad, ofreciendo una mirada más madura sobre los conflictos humanos.

Estas series, distintas en estética y género, tienen un elemento común: una narrativa que trasciende lo superficial para plantear preguntas profundas, complejas y a menudo incómodas. En un medio visualmente deslumbrante como el anime, es la historia —más que la acción o el diseño— la que define su impacto duradero. Las tendencias actuales confirman que el público ya no busca solo entretenimiento, sino relatos que los desafíen, conmuevan y permanezcan en la memoria.

The weekend shootings of the Minnesota lawmakers profoundly rattled House and Senate Members. 

The reason?

«Minnesota was jarring because (the suspect) went after family,» said one House Member who has faced threats and asked for anonymity. «We’re gone 50 percent of the time. There are no lines any more.»

There is a Senate-wide briefing on Member security today. House Republicans received a virtual briefing late Saturday afternoon. House Democrats will receive a remote briefing tomorrow.

MINNESOTA LAWMAKER SHOOTINGS PROMPT SECURITY DEBATE IN HOUSE AND SENATE

The question is what can Congressional security officials do to keep Members safe?

One idea was to force House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to let Member offices have even more flexibility to use money – which Congress allocates for the operation of each office – toward additional security measure. Fox is told that could enable individual offices to hire full-time protective details.

«Then they don’t need to give us any more money,» said one House Member.

One Democrat applauded the U.S. Capitol Police. But pointed out that it was physically impossible for the USCP to protect all Members and their families 24/7 – both in Washington and in their home states or districts.

It was also pointed out to Fox that there was zero information on the shooters who carried out two of the most violent episodes involving lawmakers in recent years. That includes the Congressional Baseball Practice shooting in 2017 and the shooting of former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) in 2011.

«We need to be pro-active on our own,» said one lawmaker to Fox. «Not reactive.»

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Fox is told there has also been discussion about scrubbing the personal information of lawmakers from the web or approving anti-doxxing legislation.

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) is tinkering with forcing the House into a «Secret Session» to debate the appropriate approach for congressional security. Such a resolution to move the House into a Secret Session needs a vote. It is also privileged – which means Moskowitz could force the issue. Or, the House could vote to table it. Staff inside the session must sign an oath of secrecy.

Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., is eyeing the idea of forcing the House into «Secret Session» to debate best practices for Congressional security. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

The House has not held a clandestine session since 2008 – and only six such conclaves in the history of the republic. Moskowitz would like to get Members on the record of voting AGAINST a Secret Session for security. If they oppose it, then lawmakers don’t have a right to complain. Otherwise, he believes they can actually figure out a way to keep fellow Members safe and their families. Several lawmakers with whom Fox spoke over the weekend said the problem is that there is no consensus on how or what Members want or if U.S. Capitol Police have the wherewithal – based on what Congress has appropriated for that department – to assure the safety of family Members in 435 far-flung districts.

Capitol Police manpower is another hot point of debate. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Moreover, security officials and those on the GOP telephone call Saturday tell Fox there was a lot of criticism by Members about the current security posture – from those who don’t take advantage of current programs which the House and USCP designed to keep Members safe.

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«They like to complain a lot,» said one Republican source of those who haven’t utilized the security options afforded them by USCP.

Some of the most influential evangelical leaders in the U.S. told Fox News Digital that they believe President Donald Trump’s support for Israel is unwavering as the Jewish state finds itself at war with Iran.

Speaking before and after the start of Israel’s military campaign against the regime, the leaders highlighted the millennialong connection of the Jewish people to their historical homeland, while also emphasizing the shared values rooted in biblical teachings.

The evangelical community helped deliver the White House to President Donald Trump and, therefore, believes his administration should support Israel’s biblical rights to its historical heartland of Judea and Samaria, Dr. Mike Evans, founder of Friends of Zion, told Fox News Digital.

«We hold strongly to that stand. President Trump won because of the Evangelical vote. There are 52 million of us in America, and we are Bible believers,» he continued. «Jesus said, ‘You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria,’» he said. His organization claims nearly 30 million members.

TRUMP SAYS ISRAEL AND IRAN ‘HAVE TO FIGHT IT OUT’ BUT BELIEVES DEAL IS POSSIBLE

Evans praised the president’s stance on Iran, saying, «The Trump strategy is brilliant because he’s giving Iran a way out, but he’s not taking it off the table that the U.S. will bomb Iran. Quite the contrary, he’s made it very clear that if Iran does anything to attack U.S. bases in the Middle East or Americans, they will have hell to pay.»

Pastor John Hagee, founder and chairman of Christians United for Israel, which numbers 10 million members, told Fox News Digital that Israel has long been a central concern for American evangelicals, a priority that has only intensified since the 9/11 attacks and more recently in the aftermath of Hamas’ Oct. 7 massacre. For evangelical Christians, he said, support for Israel is rooted in religious conviction rather than political ideology. They view appeasement of Iran or engagement with terrorists not just as flawed policy, but as morally wrong and fundamentally evil.

Just days before Israel’s preemptive strike against Iran, and amid isolationist criticism against Israel, Hagee told Fox News Digital, «I do not think President Trump will allow himself to be played by Iranian negotiators or American isolationists. When it’s all said and done, I believe President Trump is willing to do what it takes to ensure Iran is defanged either by enabling our strongest ally, Israel, to defend itself or otherwise.»

Israeli air defenses seen in the skies over northern Israel during an Iranian missile attack. June 16, 2025. (Photos by Anthony Hershko/TPS-IL)

Following Israel’s surprise attack on Iran, Hagee released a recorded message as part of an action alert asking his supporters to contact President Trump, thank him for his support of Israel and urge him to continue.

«We must stand with Israel today and every day. Iran’s future as an evil force in the Middle East is now in question. Only the people of Iran can take the country back. But Israel has opened the door for them and given the world room to breathe. Now the U.S. must take its seat at the head of the international table and stand alongside the only American ally in the free world willing to do what is necessary to protect the free world,» Hagee said.

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Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, posted about the growing threat Iran poses to both Israel and the United States on X.

«Iran has said that they want to wipe Israel off the face of the map. They would also like to destroy America. Iran is a sponsor of terror … Israel has been forced into defending itself and needs our prayers,» he added. «All of us who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and trust Him should ‘Pray for the peace of Jerusalem’ (Psalm 122:6). Pray that this can be resolved quickly.»

Graham pointed to the long connection of the Jewish people to their historic homeland, while also emphasizing the shared values rooted in biblical teachings.

From left to right, Franklin Graham, Dr. Mike Evans and Pastor John Hagee are urging President Donald Trump to continue backing Israel as the Jewish state fights a war against Iran. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images | Mike Evans; Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images | John Hagee; CUFI/Cornerstone Church, San Antonio, TX.)

«Most evangelical Christians believe the Bible and, of course, we believe Genesis, we believe God gave the land to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and that every inch of that land belongs to the Jews,» Graham told Fox News Digital.

He underscored the importance of continued U.S. support for Israel, citing both strategic and democratic considerations.

«The U.S. government has supported Israel since it became a nation, and for that support to continue is extremely important. It’s the only democracy in the Middle East, the only place where elections are held. No one else in that part of the world has the kinds of freedoms that Israelis have,» Graham said.

Evans, also quoting scripture, noted that, «In Genesis chapter 12, God said, ‘I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you.’ Evangelicals believe that pressuring Israel to give up land will bring a curse on America. If they have to choose between God’s word and anyone else’s, they will choose God’s word,» he said.

Hagee also cited biblical teachings that promise blessings for those who bless Israel, framing the principle as both a spiritual conviction and a practical truth.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks at a meeting in Tehran, Iran, on Feb. 5, 2020. Khamenei said Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s Middle East plan will not outlive the president. (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP)

«Consider the tangible results that cannot be denied—whether through intelligence and technology sharing or fighting on the front lines of the global war on terror, America has been blessed by supporting Israel in numerous ways. If we turn our backs on Israel, not only will God turn His back on America, but we will lose freedom’s foothold in the Middle East,» he told Fox News Digital.

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Hagee noted that the issue has become deeply personal for many in the United States, especially in light of recent antisemitic attacks on American soil. These include the terror incident in Boulder, Colorado, where an illegal Egyptian immigrant injured 15 people with Molotov cocktails during a march supporting hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza, as well as the fatal shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., which claimed the lives of two staff members from the Israeli Embassy.

«We expect Congress to take up meaningful legislation aimed at combating the scourge of violent antisemitism raging across the country,» Hagee said.

He condemned the political delays surrounding the Antisemitism Awareness Act and the lack of progress on the Countering Hate Against Israel by Federal Contractors Act, which would prohibit federal agencies from engaging with companies that promote a boycott of Israel.

«That Congress continues to dither here is shameful,» Hagee said.

For his part, Evans told Fox News digital that another issue that the Trump administration appears to be confronting aggressively: a French-Saudi-sponsored conference to push for the recognition of a Palestinian state.

Pastor John Hagee speaks during «March For Israel» at the National Mall on Nov. 14, 2023 in Washington, D.C.

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«We’re not overly concerned, because we know the president will oppose this move at the U.N. Security Council,» he said. «The United States will not back a Palestinian state at this time, as the entire premise of statehood has been based on land-for-peace—a concept that assumes Israel can secure peace by relinquishing territory. But Israelis have given up land and lost lives in the process, and it hasn’t worked.»

«Israel is facing an existential threat and can no longer capitulate or play the land-for-peace game. Palestinians can lead a better life, as we’ve seen with Israeli Arabs, who have a better quality of life in Israel than anywhere else in the Middle East,» Evans continued. «The only way forward is if they stop resorting to terrorism, and we believe the president supports this position of moral clarity, as do all Evangelicals.»