Recs if you like InuYasha, Vol. 1: Turning Back Time (InuYasha, #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!!

Following the public news of Manga One/Shogakukan hiring convicted sex offenders under new pen names, these manga creators have pulled their work from the Manga One platform and/or have otherwise condemned Shogakukan as a publisher, spoken out against the offenders, and voiced support for the victims.

includes the Big Three and other influential works; non-exhaustive;

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

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

I wanted to collate all the largest and greatest manga completed series with the first and last volumes to help me look to what to read next but also maybe this list will be helpful for others.

If you have any recommendations please leave a comment (˶˃ ᵕ ˂˶)

these are some of the mangas i’ve found to be Must Reads. more so, i want a community of people who have read those and are interested in talking about it. 🫶

A collection of Manga published in the early 2000. While some portrayals of social problems might not have aged well, they are an open door to a time where many older Manga readers grew up in. They serve as a contrast to today's norms and standards and might reflect one's own journey of emotional growth.

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!

Mangas where the main characters partake in their own epic journeys, where they travel far and wide. Whether it's to battle for the kingdom or forging their own path through their fantastical world, they take us along for the ride! ☆ "It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to."

• J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings

Inspired by the popular in the 00s list, I wanted to make a list cataloguing all the manga I owned in high school. Please read to the tune of Somebody That I Used to Know by Gotye.

I have read several shojo manga as a teen that now as an adult make me go "... problematic 😬". The manga on this list I can enjoy and recommend as an adult. While there's usually a romance (or several), there's also deeper themes such as absent parents and grief - check CWs just in case. You're welcome to leave recs in the comments! (I will read them before I add them, so it might take time, but I will check out anything you throw at me.)

Random shojo I inhaled as a youngster that I don't often see mentioned here.

A nostalgic collection of YA and middle grade books and manga. Please feel free to suggest titles as well!

Books that almost made it: Series of Unfortunate Events: started in 1999 Harry Potter: started in 1997 (and f her) Redwall: started in 1995 Alanna/Immortals: started early 90s

Some notable manga series to enjoy. Shonen-focused with a mix of Shojo.

A lot of cozy fantasy. Not all romance books on here are cozy. Some manga is in here too.