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The top 50

Manga series of all time

Fifty researched picks for the manga series of all time, selected for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

How we choseStorytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom. Rankings balance consensus with lasting ownership value and current buyability.
#1

Berserk

Berserk by Kentaro Miura is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#2

One Piece

One Piece by Eiichiro Oda is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#3

Akira

Akira by Katsuhiro Otomo is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#4

Fullmetal Alchemist

Fullmetal Alchemist by Hiromu Arakawa is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#5

Monster

Monster by Naoki Urasawa is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#6

Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 1

Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 1 by Hiromu Arakawa is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#7

Death Note, Vol. 1: Boredom (Death Note, #1)

Death Note, Vol. 1: Boredom (Death Note, #1) by Tsugumi Ohba is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#8

Naruto, Vol. 1: Uzumaki Naruto (Naruto, #1)

Naruto, Vol. 1: Uzumaki Naruto (Naruto, #1) by Masashi Kishimoto is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#9

One Piece, Volume 1: Romance Dawn

One Piece, Volume 1: Romance Dawn by Eiichiro Oda is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#10

Bleach, Vol. 1

Bleach, Vol. 1 by Tite Kubo is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#11

Attack on Titan, Vol. 1

Attack on Titan, Vol. 1 by Hajime Isayama is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#12

Black Butler I (Black Butler, #1)

Black Butler I (Black Butler, #1) by Yana Toboso is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#13

Fairy Tail, Vol. 01

Fairy Tail, Vol. 01 by Hiro Mashima is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#14

Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 1 (Ouran High School Host Club, #1)

Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 1 (Ouran High School Host Club, #1) by Bisco Hatori is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#15

Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 1

Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 1 by Nobuhiro Watsuki is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#16

InuYasha, Vol. 1: Turning Back Time (InuYasha, #1)

InuYasha, Vol. 1: Turning Back Time (InuYasha, #1) by Rumiko Takahashi is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#17

Berserk, Vol. 1 (Berserk, #1)

Berserk, Vol. 1 (Berserk, #1) by Kentaro Miura is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#18

Hunter x Hunter, Vol. 01 (Hunter x Hunter, #1)

Hunter x Hunter, Vol. 01 (Hunter x Hunter, #1) by Yoshihiro Togashi is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#19

Dragon Ball, Vol. 1: The Monkey King (Dragon Ball, #1)

Dragon Ball, Vol. 1: The Monkey King (Dragon Ball, #1) by Akira Toriyama is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#20

Fruits Basket: The Complete Collection

Fruits Basket: The Complete Collection by Natsuki Takaya is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#21

Ranma ½, Vol. 1 (Ranma ½ (US 2nd), #1)

Ranma ½, Vol. 1 (Ranma ½ (US 2nd), #1) by Rumiko Takahashi is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#22

Akira, Vol. 1

Akira, Vol. 1 by Katsuhiro Otomo is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#23

Skip Beat!, Vol. 1

Skip Beat!, Vol. 1 by Yoshiki Nakamura is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#24

Fruits Basket, Vol. 1

Fruits Basket, Vol. 1 by Natsuki Takaya is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#25

D.Gray-man, Vol. 1

D.Gray-man, Vol. 1 by Katsura Hoshino is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#26

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Vol. 1 (Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon Renewal Edition, #1)

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Vol. 1 (Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon Renewal Edition, #1) by Naoko Takeuchi is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#27

Yu Yu Hakusho, Vol. 1 (Yu Yu Hakusho, #1)

Yu Yu Hakusho, Vol. 1 (Yu Yu Hakusho, #1) by Yoshihiro Togashi is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#28

Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 1: Herr Dr. Tenma (Naoki Urasawa's Monster, #1)

Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 1: Herr Dr. Tenma (Naoki Urasawa's Monster, #1) by Naoki Urasawa is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#29

Tokyo Ghoul, Tome 1 (Tokyo Ghoul, #1)

Tokyo Ghoul, Tome 1 (Tokyo Ghoul, #1) by Sui Ishida is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#30

Yotsuba&!, Vol. 1 (Yotsuba&!, #1)

Yotsuba&!, Vol. 1 (Yotsuba&!, #1) by Kiyohiko Azuma is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#31

Cardcaptor Sakura, Vol. 1 (Cardcaptor Sakura, #1)

Cardcaptor Sakura, Vol. 1 (Cardcaptor Sakura, #1) by Clamp is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#32

Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 01 (Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, #1)

Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 01 (Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, #1) by Clamp is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#33

Hellsing, Vol. 1 (Hellsing, #1)

Hellsing, Vol. 1 (Hellsing, #1) by Kohta Hirano is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#34

Soul Eater, Vol. 1

Soul Eater, Vol. 1 by Atsushi Ohkubo is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#35

Blue Exorcist, Vol. 1

Blue Exorcist, Vol. 1 by Kazue Kato is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#36

Mushishi, Vol. 1

Mushishi, Vol. 1 by Yuki Urushibara is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#37

Uzumaki: Spiral into Horror, Vol. 1

Uzumaki: Spiral into Horror, Vol. 1 by Junji Ito is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#38

Vampire Knight, Vol. 1 (Vampire Knight, #1)

Vampire Knight, Vol. 1 (Vampire Knight, #1) by Matsuri Hino is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#39

Case Closed, Vol. 1

Case Closed, Vol. 1 by Gosho Aoyama is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#40

20th Century Boys, Band 1

20th Century Boys, Band 1 by Naoki Urasawa is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#41

Pandora Hearts 1巻

Pandora Hearts 1巻 by Jun Mochizuki is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#42

xxxHOLiC, Vol. 1

xxxHOLiC, Vol. 1 by Clamp is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#43

Neon Genesis Evangelion, Vol. 1

Neon Genesis Evangelion, Vol. 1 by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#44

Vagabond, Vol. 1

Vagabond, Vol. 1 by Takehiko Inoue is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#45

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Vol. 1

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Vol. 1 by Hayao Miyazaki is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#46

Bakuman, Band 1: Traum und Realität

Bakuman, Band 1: Traum und Realität by Tsugumi Ohba is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#47

Hikaru no Go, Vol. 1: Descent of the Go Master (Hikaru no Go, #1)

Hikaru no Go, Vol. 1: Descent of the Go Master (Hikaru no Go, #1) by Yumi Hotta is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#48

ハイキュー!! 1 [Haikyū!! 1]

ハイキュー!! 1 [Haikyū!! 1] by Haruichi Furudate is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#49

Slam Dunk, Vol. 1

Slam Dunk, Vol. 1 by Takehiko Inoue is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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#50

Assassination Classroom, Vol. 01

Assassination Classroom, Vol. 01 by Yusei Matsui is a durable manga series choice, recognized for storytelling, art, influence, character depth and enduring fandom.

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