Do you want to explore more about the world of manga but don't know where to start? MyAnimeList can help you start an exciting manga journey with its second annual “You Should Read This Manga” list released on March 21, in collaboration with international booksellers and readers. Use MyAnimeList. In addition to the main category, there are three other sub-categories:”Recommended Anime”, “Best for Beginners” and “Unique Story/Art”.
This year's shortlisted titles are listed below:
You should read this 2024 Manga
©Kamome Shirahama, Kodansha
Title: Witch Hat Atelier (also on last year's list)
Author(s): Kamome Shirahama
Serialized in Morning two (Kodansha) )
© Jinushi, Square Enix
Title: Smoking with friends behind the supermarket
Author(s): Jinushi
Serialized in the monthly magazine Big Gangan (Square Enix)
©Tsubasa Yamaguchi, Kodansha
Title: Green period
Author: Tsubasa Yamaguchi
Afternoon serialization (Kodansha)
© Kei Urana, Kodansha
Title: Gachiakuta
Author: Kei Urana
Serialized in Weekly Shōnen Magazine (Kodansha)
©Mokumokuren, Kadokawa
Title: Summer Hikaru is dead (also on last year's list)
Author(s): Mokumokuren
Serialized in Young Ace Up (Kadokawa)
©Amyū, Shueisha
Title: Kono Oto Tomare!
Author(s): Amyū
Serialized on Jump Square (Shueisha)
© Keigo Shinzō, Shogakukan
Title: Hirayasumi
Author: Keigo Shinzō
Serialized in Weekly Big Comic Spirit (Shogakukan)
©Yumi Tamura, Shogakukan
Title: Don't call it a mystery
Author(s): Yumi Tamura
Serialized in the monthly magazine Hoa (Shogakukan)
© Tsurumaikada, Kodansha
Title: Medal winners (also on last year's list)
Author(s): Tsurumaikada
Afternoon serialization (Kodansha)
©Mitsu Izumi, Kodansha
Title: Wizard of the Library
Author(s): Mitsu Izumi
Published in Good! Afternoon (Kodansha)
©Yu Chiba, Shueisha
Title: Kindergarten WARS
Author(s): Yu Chiba
Serialized on Shonen Jump+ (Shueisha)
© Saka Mikami, Kodansha
Title: Fragrant Flowers Bloom With Dignity
Author: Saka Mikami
Serialized in Magazine Pocket (Kodansha)
© Mika Yamamori, Kodansha
Title: In the moonlight in the sunset
Author(s): Mika Yamamori
Serialized in Desserts (Kodansha)
©Uoto, Shogakukan
Title: Sphere: About the Movement of the Earth
Author(s): Uoto
Serialized in Weekly Big Comic Spirits (Shogakukan)
©Yūki Dōmoto, Shogakukan
Title: I want to end this love game
Author(s): Yūki Dōmoto
Serialized on Sunday Webry (Shogakukan)
©Jun Mochizuki, Square Enix
Title: Vanitas Case Study
Author(s): Jun Mochizuki
Serialized in Gangan Joker (Square Enix)
© Oreko Tachibana, Shogakukan
Title: Firefly wedding
Author: Oreko Tachibana
Serialized on Ura Sunday (Shogakukan)
© Hiromu Arakawa, Square Enix
Title: Daemons of the Shadow Realm
Author(s): Hiromu Arakawa
Serialized in Monthly Shonen Gangan magazine (Square Enix)
©Okura, Square Enix
Title: I Think Our Son Is Gay
Author(s): Okura
Serialized on pixiv (Square Enix)
© Masakazu Ishiguro, Kodansha
Title: Fantasy of paradise
Author(s): Masakazu Ishiguro
Afternoon serialization (Kodansha)
Should be Anime
Best for beginners
Unique Art/Story
MyAnimeList also has a “Try this Manga-for free!” special content, where a selection of manga titles will be available to read for a limited time. Recommendations from manga industry insiders are also listed in “Publishers' and Booksellers' Picks” and “Kodansha: Manga for Everyone.”
With manga recommendation lists spanning across various genres, there's nothing left to do but go ahead and start your manga exploration journey!
Source: Press release
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