Fist of the North Star

A hugely popular manga by Takahashi Rumiko that began in 1987. It follows martial artist Ranma, cursed to randomly transform into a girl, navigating everyday comedic romance situations. Its innovative premise and compelling characters made it a hit in both manga and anime form, becoming Takahashi's most recognized work internationally.

A long-running manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump by Hirohiko Araki. Following the Joestar family across generations in epic battles of destiny. Its unique three-dimensional art style and the innovative 'Stand' power system greatly expanded the possibilities of manga expression.

A pirate adventure manga by Eiichiro Oda. Since its serialization began in 1997, it has surpassed 500 million copies in circulation worldwide, earning a Guinness World Record as the best-selling manga. Its epic tale of friendship and freedom continues to captivate fans globally.

A shonen manga by Yoshihiro Togashi. While following boy Gon's quest to become a Hunter, it develops intricate intellectual battles and deep human drama. With its complex Nen ability system and unpredictable storylines, it is regarded as one of the greatest shonen manga ever.

A romantic comedy martial arts manga by Rumiko Takahashi. The innovative gender-switching premise gained immense popularity in Europe, particularly France.

A legendary martial arts manga by Buronson and Tetsuo Hara set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland ravaged by nuclear war. It follows Kenshiro, the successor to the deadly Hokuto Shinken assassination art, as he wanders the wasteland protecting the innocent and battling tyrannical warlords. The iconic catchphrase 'You are already dead' (Omae wa mou shindeiru) became one of the most recognized memes in global internet culture. The series profoundly influenced the battle manga genre for decades to come, inspiring works from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure to Dragon Ball. Its combination of hyper-masculine action, tragic romance, and themes of brotherhood made it a defining work of 1980s manga culture.

A dark fantasy manga by Kentaro Miura following swordsman Guts, serializing since 1989. Set in a medieval fantasy world, it depicts characters struggling against tragic fate. Known for its deep psychological insights and epic narrative, it achieved international acclaim as a masterpiece in manga.

A hugely popular manga by Takahashi Rumiko that began in 1987. It follows martial artist Ranma, cursed to randomly transform into a girl, navigating everyday comedic romance situations. Its innovative premise and compelling characters made it a hit in both manga and anime form, becoming Takahashi's most recognized work internationally.