Mushishi

A Japanese fantasy manga by Yuki Midorikawa. It follows Takashi Natsume, a boy who can see yokai, as he navigates a mysterious book of yokai names left by his grandmother. The series beautifully explores human relationships and personal growth through encounters with spirits, seamlessly blending Japanese folklore with contemporary society.

A masterpiece shonen manga by Hiromu Arakawa. Depicting the adventure and bonds of brothers learning alchemy. Known for profound themes and intricate storytelling, spawning multiple anime seasons and theatrical releases. Gained worldwide fans through emotional storytelling.

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.

A shonen manga by Tabata Yuki, begun in 2015. A powerless boy grows stronger through the power of a black four-leaf clover. Praised for its universal themes of effort and friendship, it has maintained a long serialization. Its anime adaptation achieved global popularity, becoming one of Jump's major titles.

A dark fantasy adventure manga by Akihito Tsukushi. Girls explore a fathomless abyss. Contrasting cute art style with harsh worldbuilding, it features sophisticated mature themes beneath a children's aesthetic, earning international acclaim for its unique depth and creativity.

A manga by Yoyo Iwakura that subverts the magical girl genre's conventions with shocking narrative turns. It depicts ordinary girls becoming magical girls and the harsh realities that await them, transcending typical shojo manga boundaries to tackle profound and mature themes innovatively.

A fantasy adventure manga by Kaoru Igarashi set in a world where magic is the only class system. Cocoa, a girl without magical knowledge, aspires to become a master magical craftsperson while learning magic. Praised for its delicate beautiful artwork, detailed magic system, and protagonist development, it has rapidly gained international recognition.