20th Century Boys

Written by Tsugumi Ohba, illustrated by Takeshi Obata. The intellectual battle over a death-dealing notebook became a worldwide hit. Multiple live-action adaptations were produced.

By Kaiu Shirai and Posuka Demizu. The escape drama of orphans confronting a shocking truth recorded 42 million copies worldwide.

A psychological thriller by Naoki Urasawa. A surgeon pursuing the truth about a boy he saved, set across Europe with particular acclaim in German-speaking countries.

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.

An epic psychological thriller manga by Naoki Urasawa. Acclaimed for its flawless plotting and psychological depth. Dr. Tenma hunts a former patient-turned-serial killer. A 2004 anime adaptation earned international recognition, establishing it as a masterwork of manga storytelling.

A sci-fi horror manga by Iwao Takahashi. A high school student cohabits with a parasitic alien organism that invaded his body, confronting existential threats to humanity. Exploring profound themes of human identity and bioethics, it blends horror and humanistic drama, earning global critical acclaim.