Kaguya-sama: Love is War

An adventure sci-fi work by Kanao serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump+. High schoolers become stranded in space and must find their way back to Earth. Praised for its mystery-solving mechanics and character development, it successfully transitioned to anime, establishing itself as a standout modern SF adventure manga.

A boys' love music manga by Kizuna Tsuki. It explores deepening relationships between male characters through band activities. Praised for its detailed musical expression and psychological depth, it received both anime and film adaptations. Recognized internationally as a landmark LGBTQ+ content work.

A romantic comedy manga by HERO and Moeta Kaoruko. Centered on a high school couple who share a secret, it blends school life with intimate relationship dynamics. Praised for its deceptively simple yet emotionally deep character work and ensemble cast. The anime adaptation achieved massive popularity among young audiences.

A romantic comedy manga by Soichiro Yamamoto. Centered on the teasing relationship between a middle school boy and girl, it achieves excellence as dialogue-driven comedy with sophisticated psychological insight. Its anime and live-action adaptations demonstrate its broad appeal, making it a model for contemporary romantic comedy.

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

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 shonen manga by Tite Kubo. Soul reapers battle hollows, with protagonist Ichigo Kurosaki at the center. Its unique world-building and dynamic action sequences define it. Serialized for over 20 years with successful anime and film adaptations.

A shonen manga masterpiece by Yoshihiro Togashi. It follows young Gon and friends as they grow through hunter examinations. Its complex narrative structure and deep character development earned acclaim, maintaining strong fan support despite hiatuses.

A manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday by Rumiko Takahashi. A romantic comedy centered on Ranma Saotome, a martial artist cursed to transform into a woman, and the chaos he creates. Its creative premise, character charm, and comedic sensibility have made it a beloved classic.

A masterpiece shojo manga by Takaya Natsuki, beginning in 2001. It depicts a family cursed with the zodiac animals. Known for its warm tone and complex human drama, it transcends the shojo manga category with universal appeal.