Manga
Explore manga, manhwa, manhua and Asian comics.
The Promised Neverland
Manga by Kaiu Shirai (story) and Posuka Demizu (art), serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2016 to 2020. Emma, Norman, and Ray are exceptionally intelligent orphans raised in an idyllic setting at Grace Field House. They discover their orphanage is actually a farm where children are raised as livestock for demons. A gripping thriller with constant twists, totaling 20 volumes and over 40 million copies sold.
Vinland Saga (manga)
Historical manga by Makoto Yukimura, serialized first in Weekly Shonen Magazine (2005) then in Kodansha's Monthly Afternoon (2005-2023). A Viking epic following Thorfinn, son of a legendary warrior, in his transformation from a vengeful child into a man seeking to create a land without war. One of the rare manga prioritizing the protagonist's psychological evolution over action, awarded the Kodansha Manga Grand Prize.
Claymore
Dark fantasy manga by Norihiro Yagi, serialized in Monthly Shonen Jump then Jump Square by Shueisha from 2001 to 2014. In a medieval world infested with Yoma, shape-shifting monsters that feed on humans, the Organization creates half-human half-Yoma female warriors called Claymores to fight them. Clare, Number 47, the weakest of her generation, pursues a quest of vengeance and survival. An intense tale of feminine strength, sacrifice, and solidarity.
Fruits Basket
Shojo manga by Natsuki Takaya, serialized in Hakusensha's Hana to Yume from 1998 to 2006. Tohru Honda, an orphaned high schooler living in a tent, is taken in by the Soma family and discovers their secret: each member transforms into a Chinese zodiac animal when embraced by someone of the opposite sex. A deeply touching tale of emotional healing, forgiveness, and self-acceptance, with over 30 million copies sold.
Nana
Josei manga by Ai Yazawa, serialized in Shueisha's Cookie from 2000 to 2009, currently on indefinite hiatus for health reasons. Two young women named Nana — one an ambitious punk rocker, the other a naive romantic — meet by chance on a train to Tokyo and become roommates in apartment 707. A masterful tale of love, friendship, dreams, and the disillusions of adult life, with over 50 million copies sold.
Tower of God
Manhwa (Korean webtoon) by SIU (Slave In Utero), published on Naver Webtoon since 2010. Twenty-Fifth Bam, a boy who has lived his entire life in a cave beneath the Tower, enters it to find his friend Rachel. Each floor presents different trials in a world of immense political and narrative complexity. One of the most popular and longest-running webtoons in the world.
Solo Leveling
Manhwa (Korean comic) illustrated by Dubu (Jang Sung-rak), adapted from Chugong's web novel, published from 2018 to 2021 on KakaoPage. Sung Jinwoo, ranked as the weakest E-rank hunter, gains a unique 'System' allowing him to level up indefinitely in a world where dimensional gates release monsters. A global phenomenon of the fantasy/action genre that popularized manhwa internationally.
Chainsaw Man (manga)
Manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto published in two parts: Part 1 in Weekly Shonen Jump (2018-2020, 11 volumes) and Part 2 in Shonen Jump+ (since 2022). Denji, a destitute teenager, merges with the chainsaw devil Pochita to become Chainsaw Man. A punk, unpredictable, and emotionally devastating work that reinvented modern shonen conventions with over 30 million copies sold.
Spy x Family (manga)
Manga by Tatsuya Endo, serialized in Shonen Jump+ since March 2019. Spy Twilight, assassin Yor, and telepath Anya form the Forger family for a secret mission, without knowing each other's true identities. A global hit combining espionage, comedy, and family warmth with over 35 million copies sold. One of the most popular manga of the decade.
Haikyuu!!
Volleyball manga by Haruichi Furudate, serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2012 to 2020. Hinata Shoyo, a short player with an exceptional vertical leap, teams up with the brilliant but temperamental setter Kageyama Tobio to take Karasuno's team to the top of Japanese high school volleyball. The definitive modern sports manga with 45 volumes and over 60 million copies sold.
Tokyo Ghoul
Dark fantasy manga by Sui Ishida, serialized in Weekly Young Jump from 2011 to 2014, followed by Tokyo Ghoul:re from 2014 to 2018. Ken Kaneki, a literature student, becomes a half-ghoul after receiving organ transplants from a ghoul in an accident. Torn between the human world and the ghoul world, he undergoes a devastating physical and psychological transformation. One of the best-selling manga of the 2010s.
Dandadan
Manga by Yukinobu Tatsu, serialized in Shonen Jump+ since 2021. Momo Ayase, a high schooler who believes in ghosts, and Ken 'Okarun' Takakura, an otaku who believes in aliens, discover both exist and are swept into a spiral of wild supernatural adventures. An explosive mix of action, comedy, and romance with spectacularly energetic artwork.
Blue Lock
Football manga by Muneyuki Kaneshiro (story) and Yusuke Nomura (art), serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine since 2018. Following Japan's World Cup failure, 300 young strikers are locked in the Blue Lock program, a radical experiment to create the ultimate egoist striker. An unconventional approach to sports manga that won the 2022 Kodansha Award.
Dorohedoro
Dark fantasy manga by Q Hayashida, serialized from 2000 to 2018 in Monthly Ikki, then Hibana, and finally Monthly Shonen Sunday. Caiman, a man whose head was transformed into a reptile head by a sorcerer, lives in the Hole, a slum where sorcerers come to practice their magic on humans. A unique, violent, and absurd universe blending horror, dark humor, and cooking in a grimy, fascinating world.
Monster
Psychological thriller manga by Naoki Urasawa, serialized in Shogakukan's Big Comic Original from 1994 to 2001. Dr. Kenzo Tenma, a brilliant Japanese neurosurgeon working in Germany, saves the life of a young boy shot in the head instead of a politician. Years later, the saved child is revealed to be Johan Liebert, a sociopathic serial killer of terrifying intelligence. One of the most acclaimed thrillers in manga history.
20th Century Boys
Thriller manga by Naoki Urasawa, serialized in Shogakukan's Big Comic Spirits from 1999 to 2006, followed by 21st Century Boys in 2007. Kenji Endo and his childhood friends discover that a mysterious cult leader known as Friend is orchestrating a plan for world destruction based on their childhood fantasies. A masterpiece of suspense and non-linear storytelling, awarded at the Angouleme Festival.
Kingdom
Historical manga by Yasuhisa Hara, serialized in Weekly Young Jump since 2006. Set in China's Warring States period (3rd century BC), it follows Shin, a young orphaned slave who dreams of becoming the greatest general under heaven, alongside Ei Sei, the future first emperor of China. One of the best-selling manga in Japan with over 100 million copies.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Manga by Hirohiko Araki serialized since 1987, first in Weekly Shonen Jump then in Ultra Jump. A multigenerational saga following members of the Joestar bloodline across different eras and continents, with each part introducing a new protagonist and genre. Famous for its iconic poses, Stand system, and art style influenced by fashion and sculpture.
Vagabond
Seinen manga by Takehiko Inoue, serialized in Kodansha's Morning from 1998 to 2015. Loosely inspired by Eiji Yoshikawa's novel Musashi, it traces the life of Miyamoto Musashi, the most legendary swordsman of feudal Japan. A visual and philosophical masterpiece about the way of the sword, violence, and self-discovery, currently on indefinite hiatus.
Berserk
Dark fantasy manga by Kentaro Miura, serialized since 1989 in Young Animal. Guts, a lone mercenary wielding an oversized sword, traverses a merciless medieval world marked by violence, demons, and the betrayal of the man he considered a brother. Considered one of the greatest manga ever written, the work has been continued by Studio Gaga after Miura's passing in 2021.
Mo Dao Zu Shi (Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation)
Chinese web novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu, published between 2015 and 2016 on the JJWXC platform. The story follows Wei Wuxian, a demonic cultivator who was killed and resurrected thirteen years later, who must solve a series of mysteries with the help of Lan Wangji. A foundational work of the danmei genre (male romance) in China, it has spawned a complete media ecosystem including the donghua (Chinese anime), the live-action drama The Untamed (2019), an audio drama, and a manhua, becoming a worldwide cultural phenomenon.
One Piece
Pirate manga created by Eiichiro Oda, serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump since 1997. Monkey D. Luffy and his crew sail the seas in search of the legendary treasure One Piece left by the Pirate King Gol D. Roger. With over 520 million copies sold, it is the best-selling manga of all time and one of the most popular works of fiction in the world.