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Dragon Ball by Akira Toriyama
The shonen battle manga that defined an entire genre and generation — Goku's martial arts journey from Dragon Ball through Dragon Ball Z created the template every action manga since has followed.
▲ Steady·Score +15
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02
Demon Slayer by Koyoharu Gotouge
Tanjiro's quest to cure his demon-transformed sister — Gotouge's spectacular fight choreography, emotional core, and Ufotable's gorgeous anime adaptation made Demon Slayer's finale the highest-grossing anime film ever.
▲ Steady·Score +13
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Monster by Naoki Urasawa
A Japanese surgeon saving a child who grows into a serial killer — Urasawa's psychological thriller set in post-Cold War Europe is considered the greatest manga mystery and among the finest crime fiction in any medium.
▲ Steady·Score +13
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Vinland Saga by Makoto Yukimura
A Viking warrior's journey from vengeance-driven violence to pacifism — Yukimura's historically grounded epic set in 11th century England and Iceland examines war's meaninglessness with extraordinary artistry.
▲ Steady·Score +13
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Neon Genesis Evangelion by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto
The manga adaptation of Anno's groundbreaking anime — teenagers piloting giant mechs against angels in a psychologically dense exploration of depression, identity, and humanity's relationship with extinction.
▲ Steady·Score +12
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Vagabond by Takehiko Inoue
A fictionalized account of legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi with the most beautiful artwork in manga history — Inoue's brushwork on Vagabond's action sequences represents the pinnacle of visual storytelling.
▲ Steady·Score +9
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One Piece by Eiichiro Oda
The bestselling manga in history at 520+ million copies — Luffy's quest to become King of the Pirates in the Grand Line has run since 1997, creating the most expansive, joyful, and emotionally resonant manga world.
▲ Steady·Score +9
08
Berserk by Kentaro Miura
The dark fantasy masterpiece considered the greatest manga ever drawn — Guts' survival against supernatural forces in a medieval nightmare world showcases Miura's extraordinary artistry and profound storytelling depth.
▲ Steady·Score +9
09
Fullmetal Alchemist by Hiromu Arakawa
Two brothers seeking the Philosopher's Stone to restore their bodies — Arakawa's perfectly paced story combining action, philosophy, and emotional depth in 27 volumes is considered the most complete manga narrative.
▲ Steady·Score +6
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure by Hirohiko Araki
Eight generational storylines following the Joestar bloodline across continents and centuries — JoJo's absurdist fashion sensibility, creative Stand powers, and meme-generating moments have created a unique cultural institution.
▲ Steady·Score +6
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Slam Dunk by Takehiko Inoue
The manga that introduced basketball to Japan and sold 120 million copies — Hanamichi Sakuragi's journey from delinquent to basketball genius remains the greatest sports manga ever created.
▲ Steady·Score +5
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Attack on Titan by Hajime Isayama
Humanity fighting for survival against giant Titans behind massive walls — Isayama's paradigm-shifting story of freedom, war, and human nature subverted every expectation across its acclaimed 34-volume run.
▲ Steady·Score +2
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