While there are countless manga series to choose from, some stand out above the rest and have become household names worldwide. These beloved manga series have lots of fans and achieved an unrivaled level of popularity. In this article, we will explore the most popular manga of all time. Whether you’re a longtime manga fan or a newcomer to the medium, these titles are sure to leave a lasting impression.
10. Demon Slayer – Most Popular Manga
Tanjirou Kamado lives with his impoverished family on a remote mountain. As the oldest sibling, he took on the responsibility of ensuring his family’s livelihood after the death of his father. On a cold winter day, he goes down to the local village in order to sell some charcoal.
When he finally makes his way home, Tanjirou’s worst nightmare comes true. His entire family has been brutally slaughtered with the sole exception of his sister Nezuko. Tanjirou sets out on a journey to avenge his family and turn his beloved sister back into a human. More
9. Oyasumi Punpun – Most Popular Manga
Punpun Onodera is a normal 11-year-old boy living in Japan. Punpun begins to see his life take a subtle turn to the adult when he meets Aiko Tanaka. It is then that the quiet boy learns just how fickle maintaining a relationship can be. When his father assaults his mother one night, Punpun realizes another thing.
As his problems increase, Punpun’s once shy demeanor turns into voluntary reclusiveness. Rather than curing him of his problems and conflicting emotions, this merely intensifies them, sending him down the dark path of maturity in this grim coming-of-age saga. More
8. Naruto – Most Popular Manga
Since birth, Naruto has been shunned and ridiculed by his fellow villagers. But their contempt isn’t because Naruto is loud-mouthed and mischievous but because there is a demon inside him.
When he is assigned to Team 7, Naruto has to work together with other people for the first time. Through undergoing vigorous training and taking on challenging missions, Naruto must learn what it means to work in a team and carve his own route toward becoming a full-fledged ninja recognized by his village. More
7. My Hero Academia – Most Popular Manga
One day, a four-year-old boy came to a sudden realization: the world is not fair. Eighty percent of the world’s population wield special abilities, known as “quirks,”. Unfortunately, Izuku Midoriya was one of the few born without a quirk, suffering from discrimination because of it. Yet, he refuses to give up on his dream of becoming a hero. Determined to do the impossible, Izuku sets his sights on the elite hero training academy, UA High.
However, everything changes after a chance meeting with the number one hero and Izuku’s idol, All Might. Discovering that his dream is not a dead end, the powerless boy undergoes special training, working harder than ever before. Eventually, this leads to him inheriting All Might’s power. With his newfound abilities, gets into his school of choice, beginning his grueling journey to become the successor of the best hero. More
6. One Punch Man
After rigorously training for three years, the ordinary Saitama has gained immense strength which allows him to take out anyone and anything with just one punch. He decides to put his new skill to good use by becoming a hero. However, he quickly becomes bored with easily defeating monsters, and wants someone to give him a challenge.
Upon bearing witness to Saitama’s amazing power, Genos, a cyborg, is determined to become Saitama’s apprentice. During this time, Saitama realizes he is neither getting the recognition that he deserves nor is known by the people. Wanting to boost his reputation, Saitama decides to have Genos register with him. Together, the two begin working their way up toward becoming true heroes, hoping to find strong enemies and earn respect in the process. More
5. Tokyo Ghoul
An organization known as CCG has been established in response to the constant attacks on citizens by Ghouls. However, the problem lies in identifying ghouls as they disguise themselves as humans. Ken Kaneki, an unsuspecting university freshman, finds himself caught in a world between humans and ghouls.
Barely surviving this encounter after being taken to a hospital, he discovers that he has turned into a half-ghoul. He is unable to satisfy his intense craving for human meat through conventional means. Kaneki is taken in by friendly ghouls who run a coffee shop in order to help him with his transition. Little does he know that he is about to find himself at the center of a war between his new comrades and the forces of the CCG. More
4. Chainsaw Man
Denji has a simple dream—to live a happy and peaceful life, spending time with a girl he likes. This is a far cry from reality. However, Denji is forced by the yakuza into killing devils in order to pay off his Father’s debts. Using his pet devil Pochita as a weapon, he is ready to do anything for a bit of cash.
Unfortunately, he has outlived his usefulness and is murdered by a devil in contract with the yakuza. However, Pochita merges with Denji’s dead body and grants him the powers of a chainsaw devil. A revived Denji uses his new abilities to quickly and brutally dispatch his enemies. Catching the eye of the official devil hunters who arrive at the scene, he now works at the Public Safety Bureau as one of them. More
3. One Piece
Gol D. Roger, a man referred to as the “Pirate King,” is set to be executed by the World Government. But just before his demise, he confirms the existence of a great treasure, One Piece, located somewhere within the vast ocean known as the Grand Line.
Twenty-two years later, a young man by the name of Monkey D. Luffy is ready to embark on his own adventure, searching for One Piece and striving to become the new Pirate King. He sets out on a fantastic journey to gather his own crew and a worthy ship that will take them across the Grand Line to claim the greatest status on the high seas. More
2. Berserk – Most Popular Manga
Guts, a former mercenary, known as the “Black Swordsman,” is out for revenge. After a tumultuous childhood, he finally finds someone he respects and believes he can trust, only to have everything fall apart when this person takes away everything important to Guts for the purpose of fulfilling his own desires. Now marked for death, Guts becomes condemned to a fate in which he is relentlessly pursued by demonic beings.
Setting out on a dreadful quest riddled with misfortune, Guts, armed with a massive sword and monstrous strength, will let nothing stop him, not even death itself until he is finally able to take the head of the one who stripped him—and his loved one—of their humanity. More
1. Attack on Titan – Most Popular Manga
Hundreds of years ago, horrifying creatures which resembled humans appeared. These mindless, towering giants, called “Titans,” proved to be an existential threat, as they preyed on whatever humans they could find in order to satisfy a seemingly unending appetite. Unable to effectively combat the Titans, mankind was forced to barricade themselves within large walls.
In the present day, life within the walls has finally found peace, since the residents have not dealt with Titans for many years. Eren Yeager, Mikasa Ackerman, and Armin Arlert are three young children grown up hearing stories of the wonders beyond the walls. But when the state of tranquility is suddenly shattered by the attack of a massive 60-meter Titan, they quickly learn just how cruel the world can be. On that day, Eren makes a promise to himself that he will do whatever it takes to eradicate every single Titan off the face of the Earth. More
Note that the popularity of these mangas is subject to change as time goes. This list is according to the data available on 11 Mach, 2023.
