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It has come to my attention that I'm missing a lot of good manga because I have very limited contact with other readers. So I'd like very much to know which manga, in your opinion, are too perfect to go unread? I'm not looking for favorites, but I'm looking for manga of exceptional quality. An example of a manga I think is perfect would be Promised Neverland. I don't expect actual perfection, and I won't judge anyone's opinion, but I'd like to know what shouldn't be missed. I'll read any genre or style if I like the plot. Really, what I want is recommendations for great manga, so more is better. :02:
Edit: Talk about whatever you like, but I will strike any comment that doesn't mention a perfect manga. Repeat offenders will be stalked to strike more of their comments.
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A manga that I think is perfect is Fuuka by Seo Kouji. You can read the official English translation on other manga sites since the official version is not allowed on MangaDex.
 
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Hmm alrighty; keeping firmly away from series' I'm strongly a fan of.
1. Akira
2. Garouden
Akira I found when I was 14-15 (definitely should not have read it at that age) and the bizarre, gigantic tale is one I'd recommend to anyone, just to experience it. It's one of a kind, horrifying, perplexing, and sprawling. At least I thought so then, it's the perfect way to see how much I've grown, I harken to manga like One Piece and Jojo which often sport slower paces, so, now that I'm 21 I find Akira moves quite fast. Would make the perfect Film Trilogy, of course if they were willing to make 3 hour long films.
Garouden on the other hand is a dark, serious fighting manga. It's "Blue" in some places toward the middle, but is an emotional, multi-faceted rollercoaster which does not fail at tugging at the heart strings. If you want a Fighter Manga which is Mature, Garouden is it.

Some special bonuses, whilst keeping away from my fav-favorites: Shadow Warrior: Tokugawa Ieyasu & The Grappler Baki.
The Former is a Historical Drama with art by the amazing Tetsuo Hara, it's oddly engrossing, establishing it's large narrative and constantly building up tension higher and higher until the end. It's only shame comes in the form of it's sequel, which grows all too magicky toward it's end.
The Latter... All of Baki to me is wonderful, it certainly grows absurd as it goes along, an absurd my bizarre mind somehow computes seriously, but the beginning part is an unforgettable read. Once through the first few chapters and we enter the flashback arc, you'll be taken on a dark journey exploring a Boy who wishes to set his father free from his madness by becoming strong. It's a powerful, emotional, incredibly brutal and at times revolting story, fit with hypermasculine, and at times oddly homoerotic imagery which only gets weirder as the series goes on (The amount of ass panels we get is astounding).
Alright that's all. Best stop now before the floodg--- ONE PIECE, JOJO, FIST OF THE NORTH STAR, FIST OF THE BLUE SKY--- Oh Darn it!
 
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Hmm alrighty; keeping firmly away from series' I'm strongly a fan of.
1. Akira
2. Garouden
Akira I found when I was 14-15 (definitely should not have read it at that age) and the bizarre, gigantic tale is one I'd recommend to anyone, just to experience it. It's one of a kind, horrifying, perplexing, and sprawling. At least I thought so then, it's the perfect way to see how much I've grown, I harken to manga like One Piece and Jojo which often sport slower paces, so, now that I'm 21 I find Akira moves quite fast. Would make the perfect Film Trilogy, of course if they were willing to make 3 hour long films.
Garouden on the other hand is a dark, serious fighting manga. It's "Blue" in some places toward the middle, but is an emotional, multi-faceted rollercoaster which does not fail at tugging at the heart strings. If you want a Fighter Manga which is Mature, Garouden is it.

Some special bonuses, whilst keeping away from my fav-favorites: Shadow Warrior: Tokugawa Ieyasu & The Grappler Baki.
The Former is a Historical Drama with art by the amazing Tetsuo Hara, it's oddly engrossing, establishing it's large narrative and constantly building up tension higher and higher until the end. It's only shame comes in the form of it's sequel, which grows all too magicky toward it's end.
The Latter... All of Baki to me is wonderful, it certainly grows absurd as it goes along, an absurd my bizarre mind somehow computes seriously, but the beginning part is an unforgettable read. Once through the first few chapters and we enter the flashback arc, you'll be taken on a dark journey exploring a Boy who wishes to set his father free from his madness by becoming strong. It's a powerful, emotional, incredibly brutal and at times revolting story, fit with hypermasculine, and at times oddly homoerotic imagery which only gets weirder as the series goes on (The amount of ass panels we get is astounding).
Alright that's all. Best stop now before the floodg--- ONE PIECE, JOJO, FIST OF THE NORTH STAR, FIST OF THE BLUE SKY--- Oh Darn it!
I appreciate both your recommendations and your adherence to the spirit of the thread. I'll be sure to check out all of the manga you've mentioned, including the ones with obvious biases. :02: Just because they're obviously your favorites, doesn't mean they can't be very good.:thumbsup: I'm currently watching the anime adaptation of JoJo with my best friend, so I probably won't read the manga until later in my life.
We are currently in stardust crusaders, and the plot is good, the jokes are excellent, but I can't get over my dislike for the magic system in this arc. We'll still watch all of it, because it's impossible not to enjoy something my best friend likes so much.
I am looking for strong opinions, so yours is appreciated! I wish you well.:salute:
Edit: NSFW: Asumi-chan
 
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I appreciate both your recommendations and your adherence to the spirit of the thread. I'll be sure to check out all of the manga you've mentioned, including the ones with obvious biases. :02: Just because they're obviously your favorites, doesn't mean they can't be very good.:thumbsup: I'm currently watching the anime adaptation of JoJo with my best friend, so I probably won't read the manga until later in my life.
We are currently in stardust crusaders, and the plot is good, the jokes are excellent, but I can't get over my dislike for the magic system in this arc. We'll still watch all of it, because it's impossible not to enjoy something my best friend likes so much.
I am looking for strong opinions, so yours is appreciated! I wish you well.:salute:
Ahhh, I remember when I first read Stardust Crusaders, the introduction of stands is incredibly jarring, especially when you start from the beginning of the series. Takes a while to get used to.
 
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I appreciate both your recommendations and your adherence to the spirit of the thread. I'll be sure to check out all of the manga you've mentioned, including the ones with obvious biases. :02: Just because they're obviously your favorites, doesn't mean they can't be very good.:thumbsup: I'm currently watching the anime adaptation of JoJo with my best friend, so I probably won't read the manga until later in my life.
We are currently in stardust crusaders, and the plot is good, the jokes are excellent, but I can't get over my dislike for the magic system in this arc. We'll still watch all of it, because it's impossible not to enjoy something my best friend likes so much.
I am looking for strong opinions, so yours is appreciated! I wish you well.:salute:
Edit: NSFW: Asumi-chan
yoooo ive read asumi chan

im pretty sure its the first H manga i read [do as you will with that]
 
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So I'd like very much to know which manga, in your opinion, are too perfect to go unread?
Obligatory manga every MangaDex™ user should read as a rite of passage:
Hitoribocchi no ○○ Seikatsu:
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Madoromi-chan ga Iku.:
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Here's my personal picks:
Jitsu wa Watashi wa: (the art and characters at the start is somewhat generic but it gets way better later on, especially the comedy)
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Golden Kamuy: (Thriller action with fun characters between the good guys and bad guys)
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I am suprised no one mentioned Land of the Lustrous.


I started reading and following it back in 2018. The story stays very close to me, the art is very pretty.

The story starts off with a very laid back, SOL feel until an certain event, where you're just left on the edge of your seat. It's a must-read.

This is my favourite cover:
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