Recs if you like JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 1—Phantom Blood, Vol. 1 (Jononium, #1)...

Cultural phenomenon mangas that have become global household names over the years. All of these series have defined or impacted the animanga culture globally, in one way or another. From international movie releases, live-action adaptations, and instantly recognisable titles, these are the mangas to read if you want to sound like you know what you're talking about. Mainstream? Starter pack? Maybe, but they're pop culture icons for a reason. Believe it!

Suggestions and discussions welcome!!

Manga that was adapted to anime in the 90s that defined a decade.

how to get access to many books by reading one book (series)

aka. books with the most works on ao3 about them (fandoms with 10k+ works, in no particular order) (sometimes the fanfics may be about a movie adaptation rather than the specific book but still fits in the overall fandom)

these are the first volumes of some of the best comic and manga series. if you are new to comics/graphic novels or are looking to try a new series, this is the list for you.

Manga that have anime adaptations.

a list of a 99 manga's incl. ; some classic must reads , all kinds of genres to try , old and new

try out all of them to maybe find some new faves

Bringing art to life

Ah, manga. Enjoyed by the old and young alike!

Let's look back over the years, from classic titles like "Sazae-san", to current reads such as "Kimetsu no Yaiba" (Demon Slayer).

I'm hitting up the oldies first, so feel free to leave suggestions in the comments as I slowly add titles!

Some listed here may be for a language other than English, so these will be placeholders. If you dont see some here, then it may not be on GR or I just added interesting one due to space.

Space for 16 more!

A selection of popular manga for those unsure where to start or veterans looking to pick up a series they somehow still haven't read yet.

Characters getting into absurd situations, chaotic adventures, and maybe few heartbreaks along the way. For the titles that have both a manga and light novel available I’ve included the one that was released first. Open to suggestions!