Sazae-san

A long-running anime based on Fujiko F. Fujio's manga, starting in 1980. Doraemon, a robotic cat from the future, helps boy Nobita with everyday troubles using magical gadgets. A beloved national anime worldwide with numerous films, and an iconic character representing Japan globally.

A slice-of-life comedy manga by Kousuke Oono. A former yakuza gangster becomes a full-time homemaker devoted to housework and childcare. Excellent gap comedy with subtle commentary on gender roles, presenting alternative family values, and earning international critical acclaim.

A family comedy by Yoshito Usui. Hugely popular in Asia and Spanish-speaking countries, its theatrical films are acclaimed as masterpieces that move adults.

The world's longest weekly serialized manga (200 volumes) by Osamu Akimoto. A comedy depicting the daily life of the eccentric police officer Ryo-san at a downtown police box. Serialized without a single break for 40 years from 1976 to 2016, it set a monumental record in Japanese manga history.

A historical adventure comedy manga by Sorachi Hideaki. Set in Edo-period Japan invaded by aliens, it creates a unique universe. Since 2004, loved for over 15 years through its blend of comedy and emotion. Its extended serialization significantly expanded Japanese manga's comedic possibilities. A masterwork transcending typical genre boundaries.

Shonen manga by Yuki Midorikawa serialized from 2005. Natsume, who sees youkai, inherits a 'Book of Friends' and navigates relationships with supernatural beings. Fusing Japanese youkai culture with modern life and emphasizing warm human connections, it has received multiple anime adaptations praised both domestically and internationally.

A human drama manga by Chika Umino. A lonely professional shogi player finds family and belonging through encountering a caring household. Merging the depth of professional shogi with emotional warmth and psychological insight, it showcases Japanese traditional culture globally with critical acclaim.