Highest Rated Manga According To MyAnimeList

Highlights

• MyAnimeList’s ranking system helps readers find the
  
  best
  
  manga, saving them from reading less-than-stellar titles.
• Space Brothers follows the story of two brothers, Mutta and Hibito, as they work towards their goals of going to Mars and the moon.
• Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, an award-winning manga by Hayao Miyazaki, tells the story of Nausicaä as she tries to save the world from war and destruction.

In the last few years, the manga industry has released many successful series. With so many new manga coming out, it’s difficult to pick the right one, since not all are of similar, outstanding quality.

Manga readers always run the risk of encountering some less-than-stellar titles. MyAnimeList is a great way to save readers a lot of trouble. The site has a ranking system that allows for an easy way to find the highest-rated manga. With that in mind, here are the

best manga

according to MyAnimeList.

Updated on November 7,

2023

, by Suzail Ahmad:

Recently, many new applications and websites have been launched by publishing companies that have made reading manga much easier. Readers can readily access different manga without having to pay a hefty price. Websites such as Viz Media allow people to read the new chapters without spending a dime. However, those who want to read all the chapters have to pay a small fee. With so many options to pick from, readers may become confused about what manga to start reading next. In such situations, readers can make use of MyAnimeList to find the

best manga

.

26


Space Brothers (8.78)

Space Brothers


is a story about Mutta Nanba and his younger brother, Hibito. As the older brother, Mutta Nanba feels that it’s his responsibility to stay ahead of his brother. Hibito made a promise that he would go to the moon, while Mutta proudly affirmed that he would go to Mars.

Fast forward a few years, and both brothers are grown up but working toward their goals. Hibito manages to get into NASA and is ready to land on the moon. Mutta, on the other hand, is fired from his job, but fate offers him another chance to complete the promise that he made to his brother.

25


​Nana (8.79)

Nana


is a manga about two girls who share the same first name. Nana Komatsu spends most of her

time

chasing her love interests. She fails every single time but doesn’t let the setbacks affect her mentally. Nana Osaki is prouder and takes a keen interest in music.

One day, the two girls

board

the same train heading to Tokyo, where they end up sharing the apartment. They have different goals, but they manage to form a great bond. The manga follows their story as they help each other grow.

24


Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (8.82)

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

is an award-winning manga series and a project of the legendary Hayao Miyazaki. He started working on the manga in 1982, and it was finished in 1994. The manga has been lauded for its intricate story and characters.

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

is set in the future, where very few kingdoms remain intact after the Seven Days of Fire. Nausicaä, the heir to the throne of the Valley of the Wind, gets involved in a skirmish with a neighboring kingdom. She allies with Kushana, and together they try to fend off the threat. As the war rages on, Nausicaä understands the horrors that people endure. With such a big responsibility on her shoulders, Nausicaä tries to save the world.

23


Akatsuki no Yona (8.82)

Akatsuki no Yona

is a very popular manga series that belongs to the shoujo demographic. Mizuho Kusanagi started writing the manga in 2009, and since then, it has been serialized in

Hana to Yume

.

Akatsuki no Yona

has released over 40 volumes, and the number will keep increasing until the story concludes.

The story is set in the fictional kingdom of Kouka, and the focus is on Princess Yona. As the sole princess of the kingdom, she enjoys all the luxuries that a person could have. Little does she know that her life is about to be turned upside down. Yona’s cousin launches a coup against the king and murders him. Fearing for her life, Yona runs away with her bodyguard. She seeks the advice of a priest, who tells her that she must gather the four legendary warriors.

22


Haikyuu (8.85)

Sports manga have seen a rise in popularity in recent years, but a great deal of credit goes to the manga that have laid the groundwork, and

Haikyuu!!

is one of them. It was written by Haruichi Furudate. It began serializing in

Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump

in 2012, and it continued until 2020.

The manga follows the story of Hinata Shoyo, a young boy who is obsessed with playing volleyball. After joining Karasuno High School, he is shocked to find Kageyama, an old rival. The two must put aside their differences and start working together to win it all. Aside from the rivalry between Hinata and Kageyama,

Haikyuu!!

also has other incredible characters who often leave the viewers speechless with their skills. It is indubitably one of the

best manga of all time.

21


Koe no Katachi (8.86)

Koe no Katachi

is a name that’s rather well-known within the anime and manga communities, and it’s mainly because of the movie that was released back in 2016. It gained a great deal of acclaim from the audience. The emotional story of Ishida won over the hearts of people.

While the movie is

nothing

short of exemplary, the manga is remarkable in its own way. The manga is covered in seven volumes, and it offers a more detailed account of the events of Ishida’s life and his path to redemption. It is very well written and a great choice for readers.

20


Yotsuba to! (8.88)

Yotsuba to!

follows the daily adventures of a young girl named Yotsuba, who tries to learn more about the world around her. As a five-year-old kid, Yotsuba is quirky and energetic. For her, the world is filled with mysteries, and every day, she sets out to unravel them.

Not only does the manga have an interesting story, but the characters and the artwork are also fabulous. Due to its incredible quality, Yotsuba to! has been nominated for multiple awards.

19


March Comes In Like a Lion (8.88)

March Comes In Like a Lion

is a seinen manga series that is serialized in

Hakusensha’s Young Animal

magazine. The manga is famous for its handling of psychological issues faced by people in their day-to-day lives.

March Comes In Like a Lion

takes place in Shinkawa, which is the hometown of Rei Kiriyama, a prodigious shogi player. Rei tries his best to maintain a calm exterior, but he suffers from a lot of pressure. Luckily for Rei, things begin to change when he meets the Kawamoto sisters.

18


GTO (8.88)

Great Teacher Onizuka,

also known as

GTO,

is one of the

best manga of all time

that has been written by Tooru Fujisawa. It is a riveting story that focuses on Eikichi Onizuka, a former gang member who joins the Holy Forest Academy as a teacher.

Due to Onizuka’s past as a gangster, he has a different method of teaching than regular teachers. Over time, Onizuka’s methods prove to be extremely efficient, and all the students start respecting him. The series not only makes the readers laugh, but it also teaches them important life lessons.

17


Kaguya-sama: Love is War (8.91)

Kaguya-sama: Love is War

follows the story of Miyuki Shirogane and Kaguya Shinomiya. Both of them are part of the academy’s student council. The two start out as fierce competitors, but with time both of them slowly begin to develop feelings for each other.

However, the two do not confess their feelings for each other because of their reputation. So, Shirogane and Kaguya try to make the other person confess by using a variety of methods.

16


Real (8.93)

Written by the incredible Takehiko Inoue,

Real

is a sports manga. It follows the story of three different people and their desire to play basketball. All three of them suffer from various problems, but they are united by their love of basketball.

Along with exploring the game of basketball,

Real

also highlights the harsh reality that people with disabilities have to go through. It also dives into the psychological issues that they have to deal with, making it a great read for people who are into sports.

15


Monogatari Season 1 (8.93)

Monogatari Season 1

follows the story of Koyomi Araragi. Araragi’s life takes a drastic turn as he manages to survive a vampire attack. This encounter leads him down a path that is filled with supernatural occurrences.

Araragi desperately tries to get back to his normal life. However, things don’t go as planned as he struggles to find his feet in a world that is filled with tragedy. It is a light novel that is spread over six volumes. Monogatari has been written by Nisio Isin and is illustrated by Vofan.

14


Ashita No Joe (8.94)

Ashita no Joe

is one of the most well-known anime series of all time. It is responsible for changing the sporting genre altogether. The series has been written by Ikki Kajiwara and it has been illustrated by Tetsuya Chiba.

The story follows a boy named Joe Yabuki, who learns to become a tough person after being bullied by many people. Joe’s talent with his fists attracts the eye of Danpei Tange, who formerly worked as a coach. Danpei decides to coach Joe and turns him into a proper fighter.

13


20th Century Boys (8.95)

This is one of Naoki Urasawa’s masterpieces. 20th Century Boys has numerous awards including, the Kodansha Manga Award in the general category in 2001, and the Shogakukan Manga Award in the general category in 2003.

The story is set toward the end of the 20th century. Endo Kenji a normal store manager is shocked when he comes to know about the death of one of his closest friends. 20th Century Boys is a riveting story that keeps the readers on the edge of their seats.

12


Houseki no Kuni (8.96)

Houseki no Kuni

is a manga series written by Haruko Ichikawa. It began serializing in 2012, making it one of the more recent entries on the list. The series has already received an anime adaptation, which came out in 2017.

The story is set in a futuristic world where the Earth has been hit by six meteorites, damaging it badly. Due to the terrible condition of the planet, a new life form known as Lustrous begins to emerge. These are immortal jewels that are able to morph into humans.

11


Kingdom (9.00)

Written by Yasuhisa Hara,

Kingdom

has become one of the most popular manga in recent memory.

Kingdom’s

consistent quality is a key factor behind its popularity. The manga has also won several awards over the years.

The manga follows Xin, a war orphan, as he sets out to become the greatest general in the world. Xin’s journey is filled with numerous difficulties, which he must overcome to accomplish his goal.

Kingdom

offers a fictionalized account of the Warring States Period.

10


Oyasumi Punpun (9.01)

Heralded as one of the best manga series,

Oyasumi Punpun

explores many difficult elements of human life and interactions. Because of this, the manga is very popular and considered nothing short of a masterpiece.

Onodera Punpun’s life is plagued with all sorts of troubles. The manga follows the different stages of Onodera’s life and shows how he deals with depression, love, family, and several other issues.

9


Grand Blue (9.03)

Next up on the list is

Grand Blue

. The manga is written by Kenji Inoue.

Grand Blue

is a seinen title, and it started serialization in 2014. The manga also received an anime adaptation in 2018, which boosted its popularity.

Grand Blue

focuses on the life of Iori Kitahara as he moves to the Izu Peninsula to start college. Iori lives in a room above his uncle’s diving shop, where he meets the local Diving Club members and starts to socialize with them.

Fullmetal Alchemist

is easily among the best manga series of all time. Written by Hiromu Arakawa, the series has won a variety of awards. It has sold over 80 million copies worldwide. The manga follows the Elric brothers who attempt to revive their mother using alchemy, but end up doing more harm than good.

Edward ends up losing his leg and his arm, while Alphonse loses his entire body. The story follows their quest to regain what they lost, and the secrets they discover along the way.

7


Vinland Saga (9.06)

Vinland Saga

is an award-winning manga that has been written by Makoto Yukimura. The series follows Thorfinn, who is the son of a great Viking warrior. Thorfinn’s life changes when he sees his father being murdered in front of his eyes by mercenaries, who are led by Askeladd.

However, with time Thorfinn starts to admire Askeladd, which leads to inner turmoil. After Askeladd’s death, Thorfinn embarks on a journey that changes him forever.