Geek Out With One of These 6 Iconic Manga Series
We talk a lot about full-length novels, but we (and many others) don't show enough appreciation for Japanese graphic novels, commonly called manga.
A manga volume can be an exciting, brisk read because you don't have to read the minute details of prose. Plus, there will be no confusion about the description of characters and setting or action because the visual is right in front of you.
Ready to start your manga journey? Continue reading to discover six iconic series to add to your TBR shelf.
Uzumaki by Junji Ito
The small coastal town of Kurouzu-cho is experiencing a plague. Not a disease nor a person. According to Kirie Goshima's brooding boyfriend, Shuichi Saito, it's due to patterns called uzumaki, or spirals. There is a reason why this shape is often the symbol of hypnosis—and Kurouzu-cho knows it very well.
Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya
The Sohma family has been haunted by an ancient curse for years. When they become weak, anxious or touched by the opposite gender, the animal of their Chinese zodiac possesses them. With the help of Tohru Honda, an orphaned girl embraced by the Sohmas, they may learn more about their familial line.
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My Hero Academia by Kohei Horikoshi
In this universe, the majority of the population gains superpowers or "Quirks" as toddlers. Yes, it's as chaotic as it sounds. Everyone is constantly wreaking havoc and battling between good and evil, so of course, it would be in your best interest to train at the Hero Academy.
For the rest of the world, it's business as usual, but not for middle school student Izuku Midoriya, who dreams of becoming a superhero. When he gets a chance to study at the prestigious U.A. High School for promising heroes—despite not having a quirk of his own—his life will get turned upside down.
Nana by Ai Yazawa
Meet the Nanas—and no, they aren't related. Nana Komatsu has fled Tokyo after an affair with an older man, and Nana Osaki is a high school dropout who aspires to be a punk rock star. On the surface, they are total opposites, but these two 20-somethings have formed an unbreakable bond.
Haikyu!! by Haruichi Furudate
After watching the national volleyball tournament on television, Shoyo Hinata is determined to be a sports star. There's even a short player, like Hinata, proving to be a viable teammate. The next few years takes Hinata on a journey of playing on his junior high and high school's volleyball team. Maybe one day, he'll even be able to go pro.
Ouran High School Host Club by Bisco Hatori
Haruhi Fujioka has a problem. She just broke an $80,000 vase at the school's elite Host Club. Luckily (or perhaps unluckily), she can pay it back by working for the wealthy young men. Sooner or later, she'll get very close to this crew of guys.
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