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A romantic comedy by Aka Akasaka. It depicts a psychological battle between two people who are mutually in love but try to make the other confess first. Praised for its original humor and intricate plotting, it spawned anime, film, and live-action adaptations, achieving massive popularity among young audiences.

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 music boys' love manga by Kizu Natsume and Natsume Eri. High schoolers discover music and love through forming a band. While featuring BL elements, it incorporates serious music theory and composition, earning praise for its musical authenticity and emotional depth.

A web manga by ONE redrawn by Yusuke Murata. The inverted concept of an invincible hero's existential boredom resonated globally, becoming a web-manga success model.

A comedy-music manga serialized in Weekly Young Jump. It follows a socially anxious girl who becomes a guitarist in her high school band, depicting her growth through musical passion. Praised for warm character development, genuine musical enthusiasm, and CloverWorks' high-quality animation, it became hugely popular after its 2022 broadcast, forming a global anime fanbase.

A shonen manga by Akimi Yoshida set in New York. Street orphan Ash Griffin becomes entangled in a mysterious drug conspiracy. Its blend of psychological depth, implicit BL elements, and hard-boiled crime narrative gained international popularity, becoming recognized as a landmark LGBTQ+ work.

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 ninja-themed manga by Masashi Kishimoto. The coming-of-age story of underdog Naruto aspiring to become Hokage has sold over 250 million copies worldwide. It is one of the most influential works in spreading Japanese ninja culture globally.