Kaguya-sama: Love Is War

A school romance-comedy manga by HERO. It portrays the daily life of a high school couple whose appearances contrast sharply with their true personalities. Known for its deep character development and warm interpersonal dynamics, it skillfully blends romance comedy with coming-of-age themes, earning widespread popularity.

A school romance-comedy manga by Watari. A solitary boy joins a volunteer club and experiences youth while solving school members' issues. Notable for complex human relationships, psychological depth, and refined humor, it exemplifies successful light novel manga adaptations.

A romantic comedy manga by Aka Akasaka. Two intellectually matched protagonists engage in psychological warfare, each trying to make the other confess first. Featuring witty dialogue and intricate plotting, it represents a modern masterpiece that expanded the possibilities of romance manga.

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 psychological thriller manga by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata. A high school student acquires a notebook that kills when he writes names in it, attempting to become a god. Featuring intricate strategy and psychological tension, it inspired anime and live-action film adaptations achieving international acclaim. It established new methods of depicting psychological warfare in shonen manga.