Here's the Summary [Personal Choice]:
25. Bakuman.
Alt Name:Authors: Ohba Tsugumi (Story), Obata Takeshi (Art)
Year: 2008 – 2012
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Slice of Life, Manga Industry, Otaku Culture, School Life, Voice Acting, Writers, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
Moritaka Mashiro feels as if life is passing him by; with no dreams or motivation, he simply trudges through his day-to-day life. One day, after leaving his notebook behind, he returns to school only to find the smartest guy in class, Takagi, waiting for him. Takagi is happy to return the book, but only on the condition that Mashiro agrees to become a mangaka with him. Though Mashiro initially declines, he soon decides to reconsider when he discovers that the girl he likes, Azuki, dreams of becoming a voice actress. But after promising that she can have the lead role if their manga is ever adapted into an anime, he inadvertently suggests that they get married once they are both successful! Shockingly, she agrees to the proposal and Mashiro and Takagi embark on their quest to become manga artists. With Takagi writing and Mashiro drawing, does the pair have what it takes to succeed and get their manga serialized?
24. Barakamon
Alt Name:Authors: Yoshino Satsuki
Year: 2009 – 2018
Genres: Comedy, Slice of Life, Art, Countryside, Island, Iyashikei, Lifestyle Change, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
When calligrapher Sei "Seishuu" Handa becomes so enraged at a judge's critique of his work that he actually punches the old man, his father decides that Sei needs to reflect on his behavior and sends him to a remote island to live. Far from the modern conveniences of the city, the moody artist must adapt to his rural environment and his quirky but well-intentioned neighbors. How can he focus on his art when his appliances frequently don't work, his neighbors keep bothering him, and the neighborhood children have turned his house into a secret base?
23. Kuroshitsuji
Alt Name: Black ButlerAuthors: Toboso Yana
Year: 2006 – Present
Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Historical, Mystery, Supernatural, 19th Century, Butlers, Demons, England, Europe, Master-Servant Relationship, Nobility, Non-Human Protagonists, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
In Victorian England it is commonplace for the rich and wealthy to have a staff, led by a head butler, to run their households; the Phantomhive Estate is no different. The young and demanding Count Ciel Phantomhive, child owner of a toy company, lives in the grand countryside manor. Sebastian is his head butler, and the epitome of perfection; he effortlessly and gracefully completes his day-to day chores and fixes the countless mistakes of the other employees. However, whilst on the outside all seems prim and proper, a more sinister secret lies just beneath the surface. Sebastian is in fact a demon bound by a contract with the young count; he will loyally serve and fight for him in return for his soul.
22. Noragami
Alt Name: Noragami : Stray GodAuthors: Adachi Toka
Year: 2010 – Present
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Romance, Supernatural, Gods, Japanese Mythology, Non-Human Protagonists, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
Yato is a homeless god. He doesn’t even have a shrine, not to mention worshippers! So to achieve his ambitious goals, he’s set up a service to help those in need (for a small fee), hoping he’ll eventually raise enough money to build himself the lavish temple of his dreams. Of course, he can’t afford to be picky, so Yato accepts all kinds of jobs, from finding lost kittens to helping a student overcome bullies at school.
21. Horimiya
Alt Name:Authors: Hero (Story), Hagiwara Daisuke (Art)
Year: 2011 – Present
Genres: Comedy, Romance, School Life, Slice of Life, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
Kyouko and Izumi are two classmates who each lead a double life: the popular and talented Kyouko cares for her little brother by herself while her parents are away, and the quiet, bespectacled Izumi hides his many piercings and tattoos at school. After accidentally discovering each other's secrets the pair becomes fast friends, and together, they begin to navigate their new relationship together amongst unknowing peers and love rivals alike.
20. Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai
Alt Name: The World God Only KnowsAuthors: Wakaki Tamiki
Year: 2008 – 2014
Genres: Comedy, Harem, Romance, School Life, Supernatural, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
Dating sim master Keima Katsuragi wants nothing more than to immerse himself in the 2D world, chasing digital girlfriends. But when the so-called 'Capturing God' answers a mysterious email from an unknown sender, Keima finds himself chasing down real-life ladies in an attempt to help the peppy demon Elsie de Lute Irma capture 'lost souls' escaped from the depths of hell. Now, lest the explosive collar around his neck detonate, Keima must convince various girls to fall in love with him in order to scare out the souls hiding in their hearts.
19. Koe no Katachi
Alt Name: A Silent VoiceAuthors: Ooima Yoshitoki
Year: 2013 – 2014
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Psychological, Romance, School Life, Slice of Life, Disability, Melancholy, Mental Illness, Psychological, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
Years ago, Shoya Ishida led his peers in tormenting a hearing-impaired classmate, Shoko Nishimiya. When she transfers schools, Shoya finds he has gone from bully to bullied, and is left completely alone. Now Shoya struggles to redeem himself in Shoko’s eyes and to face the classmates who turned on him.
18. Eyeshield 21
Alt Name:Authors: Inagaki Riichiro(Story), Murata Yuusuke (Art)
Year: 2002 – 2009
Genres: Action, Comedy, Sports, Football, School Life, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
Ever since Sena was little, everyone has treated him as an errand boy. His childhood friend, Mamori, even has to protect him from bullies all the time, although she's a girl. Fortunately, in order to evade his tormentors, Sena has developed incredibly fast legs; in fact, Sena is so fast that he is noticed by Himura, the quarterback of a failing football team, who promptly tricks him into joining. However, in order to keep other teams from scouting him, and to keep Mamori from finding out that he's in such a dangerous sport, Sena wears an eyeshield and goes by the name of "Eyeshield 21". For someone like Sena, making it in the tough world of football is a challenge like no other, but also the once-in-a-lifetime chance to become someone others respect!
17. Gintama
Alt Name:Authors: Sorachi Hideaki
Year: 2003 – 2019
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Sci Fi, Aliens, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Gag, Parody, Samurai, Slapstick, Supernatural, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
It is the Edo period, an era when samurai are still of great importance - at least they used to be, until all sorts of aliens called the Amanto decided to take over the government and revolutionize Japan so it wouldn't be so uncivilized. In Edo, now a city where anachronism is the rule rather than the exception, Gintoki, a former samurai, tries to make a living doing odd jobs. During the course of his work, Shinpachi, a would-be samurai; and Kagura, an absurdly strong girl, join him. Of course, he has them work for free, how else would Gintoki be able to buy Shonen Jump and strawberry milk, let alone pay for unimportant things like rent if he has to support someone other than himself?
16. Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan
Alt Name: Samurai XAuthors: Watsuki Nobuhiro
Year: 1994 – 1999
Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Historical, Martial Arts, Romance, 19th Century, Feudal Japan, Overpowered Main Characters, Swordplay, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
Rurouni Kenshin is the story of a revolutionary patriot fighting to conceal his bloody past in the new Meiji era of Japan. Battosai Himura's role in the revolution was so infamous that it earned him the title ‘Hitokiri' (Manslayer). To put that fearful name and his past behind him, Himura returned to his original name of Kenshin, reversing the blade on his sword to make it non-lethal, swearing to never take another life and beginning again as an ordinary rurouni (wandering samurai). He meets Kaoru Kamiya, a spirited girl who runs the local dojo and is the first of several friends to accept him for who he is, not who he was. But Kenshin's past will not leave him alone, and with old rivals remerging, groups attempting to shatter the hard earned peace, and those with desire to face the legendary Battousai, all chasing after Kenshin, can he protect those he cares about and still maintain his oath?
15. Pandora Hearts
Alt Name:Authors: Mochizuki Jun
Year: 2006 – 2015
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Supernatural, Alice in Wonderland, Amnesia, Master-Servant Relationship, Nobility, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
The air of celebration surrounding fifteen-year-old Oz Vessalius’s coming-of-age ceremony quickly turns to horror when he is condemned for a sin about which he knows nothing. He is thrown into an eternal prison known as the Abyss, from which there is no escape. There, he meets a young girl named Alice, who is not what she seems. Now that the relentless cogs of fate have begun to turn, will they lead only to crushing despair for Oz, or is there some shred of hope for him to grasp on to?
14. Aria
Alt Name:Authors: Amano Kozue
Year: 2002 – 2008
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Sci-fi, Slice of Life, Apprenticeship, Iyashikei, Ocean, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
Neo Venezia, the pride of planet Aqua, is a quaint city filled with canals and easy-going people. Many companies operate their gondolas on the canals, giving tours to tourists and locals alike, but the most famous of them is the Aria Company. Follow the adventures of Aria's young apprentice, Akari, as she learns the tricks of the trade from her beautiful senior, Alicia. Together with her friends Aika and Alice, apprentices of rival companies, and their seniors Akira and Athena, they train their skills as gondoliers, meeting new people and learning new things about the city each day.
13. Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso
Alt Name: Your Lie in AprilAuthors: Arakawa Naoshi
Year: 2011 – 2015
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Psychological, Romance, School Life, Slice of Life, Tragedy, Classical Music, Illness, Melancholy, Tournaments, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
Kosei Arima was a piano prodigy until his cruel taskmaster of a mother died suddenly, changing his life forever. Driven by his pain to abandon piano, Kosei now lives in a monotonous, colorless world. Having resigned himself to a bland life, he is surprised when he meets Kaori Miyazono, a violinist with an unorthodox style. Can she bring Kosei back to music, and back to life?
12. Beck
Alt Name: Beck: Mongolian Chop SquadAuthors: Harold Sakuishi
Year: 2000 – 2008
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Ecchi, Romance, Slice of Life, Lifestyle Change, Music, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
Tanaka Yukio is bored with life; he lives unremarkably from day-to-day, never doing anything to make himself stand out. With barely any presence, no social life and an embarrassingly bland taste in music, Yukio doesn't have much going for him. However, after a chance meeting with the outspoken rocker Ryusuke and his peculiar dog, Yukio's dull existence changes forever. He receives an old guitar, begins to learn how to play and is discovered as a talented singer, earning him a way into the new band Beck. As Yukio begins to shred his way to the top alongside his outrageous band members, will he be able to transform from an awkward and nervous young boy into a man worthy of being an idol, and will it be enough to muster up the courage to confess to his old friend Izumi? One thing's for sure: it's time for him to make a stand, on stage and in life!
11. Hunter x Hunter
Alt Name:Authors: Togashi Yoshihiro
Year: 1998 – Present
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Psychological, Supernatural, Tragedy, Fantasy, Hiatus, Superpowers, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
Drawn to the mystique of the unknown, Hunters travel the world in search of terrifying creatures, incredible riches, and unexplored lands. Gon Freecss is a naive-yet-determined young boy who aspires to join the ranks of these individuals, in order to find his missing father Ging - a master of the profession himself. To reach his goal, he partakes in the formidable Hunter Exam, a series of tests that push the participants to their physical and mental limits, with a Hunter License as the prize. During the exam Gon befriends vengeful Kurapika, doctor-to-be Leorio, and skilled assassin Killua, who have entered for their own reasons. But with the sinister Hisoka standing in their way, will Gon and his friends be able to succeed in obtaining their reward, or even escaping with their lives?
10. Shingeki no Kyojin
Alt Name: Attack on TitanAuthors: Isayama Hajime
Year: 2009 – Present
Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mature, Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural, Tragedy, Death of a Loved One, Isolated Society, Military, Outside World, Overpowered Main Characters, Political, Post-apocalyptic, Revenge, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
Over a century ago, mankind was devoured by giant beings of unknown intelligence and origin known as Titans – creatures that eat humans alive indiscriminately and for no apparent reason. The remaining population has managed to survive the last hundred years only by building a multi-walled city capable of keeping the Titans at bay, training military recruits to patrol the perimeter and gather intelligence about their mysterious foe. Eren and Mikasa have lived a relatively peaceful life behind the city's walls, but when a massive Titan appears, smashing the outer barrier and unleashing a wave of terror, their lives are brutally changed forever...
9. Death Note
Alt Name:Authors: Ohba Tsugumi (Story), Obata Takeshi(Art)
Year: 2003 – 2006
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural, Tragedy, Crime, Detectives, Mind Games, Psychopaths, Rivalries, Secret Identity, Serial Killers, Shinigami, Thriller, Vigilantes, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Top-ranked student Yagami Light is disenchanted with the world around him. Through a series of events, he comes into possession of the ultimate power over life and death: a supernatural "death note" which can kill nearly anyone at his whim. As Light sets off on a crusade-turned-killing-spree, investigators from a police task force try to stop the mysterious deaths - including Light's own father, a senior policeman.
8. Haikyuu!!
Alt Name:Authors: Furudate Haruichi
Year: 2012 – 2020
Genres: Comedy, Drama, School Life, Slice of Life, Sports, Tournaments, Volleyball, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
After losing his first and last volleyball match against Tobio Kageyama, "the King of the Court," Shoyo Hinata swears to become his rival after graduating middle school. But what happens when the guy he wants to defeat ends up being his teammate?!
7. Ashita no Joe
Alt Name:Authors: Kajiwara Ikki (Story), Chiba Tetsuya (Art)
Year: 1968 – 1973
Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Slice of Life, Sports, Tragedy, Boxing, Hand to Hand Combat, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
Joe Yabuki is a scoundrel, plain and simple. He's confident, cocky, a con artist and a drifter, and one hell of a fighter too -- or at least, that's what Danpei Tange, the washout and drunk ex-boxing coach believes. Danpei is so sure of Joe's ability to be a pro boxer that he gives up the drink and works hard to earn money to build a gym; but Joe, on the other hand, has other plans that are not nearly as noble. Can Danpei convince this loose cannon to pick up the gloves and box like a world class champion?
6. Yotsubato!
Alt Name:Authors: Azuma Kiyohiko
Year: 2003 – Present
Genres: Comedy, Slice of Life, Iyashikei, Single Parent
Synopsis:
Meet Yotsuba Koiwai, the strangest little girl around. With a mind so straight it's twisted, Yotsuba takes everything in life at face value and sees everything with the eyes of impenetrable innocence. With her laid-back father, Yotsuba moves into a new house and makes new friends - friends whose minds boggle at the wacky and somewhat wise way that Yotsuba lives her daily life!
5. GTO
Alt Name: Great Teacher OnizukaAuthors: Fujisawa Tohru
Year: 1996 – 2002
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Ecchi, School Life, Delinquents, Slapstick, Teaching, Work Life, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
Meet Eikichi Onizuka a 22-year-old ex-biker. He's crude, foul-mouthed, and has a split-second temper. His unlikely goal: to be the Greatest High School Teacher in the World! Of course, the only reason he wants to be a teacher is so he can try to score with the hot students. Before he can become a full instructor, he's got to work as a student teacher to earn his credentials. Onizuka may think he's the toughest guy on campus, but when he meets his class full of bullies, blackmailers, and scheming sadists, he'll have to prove it.
4. Spy X Family
Alt Name:Authors: Endo Tatsuya
Year: 2019 – Present
Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Romance, Slice of Life, Supernatural, Assassins, Espionage, Family Life, Psychic Powers, Secret Identity
Synopsis:
Master spy Twilight is the best at what he does when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions in the name of a better world. But when he receives the ultimate impossible assignment—get married and have a kid—he may finally be in over his head! Not one to depend on others, Twilight has his work cut out for him procuring both a wife and a child for his mission to infiltrate an elite private school. What he doesn’t know is that the wife he’s chosen is an assassin and the child he’s adopted is a telepath!
3. Slam Dunk
Alt Name:Authors: Inoue Takehiko
Year: 1990 – 1996
Genres: Comedy, Drama, School Life, Sports, Basketball, Weak to Strong, Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
Sakuragi Hanamichi is a delinquent who's so unpopular with girls that he's been rejected fifty times. Haruko Akagi is the only girl who isn't scared of him; instead she's impressed with Sakuragi's athleticism and, convinced that he would do well, introduces him to the Shohoko basketball team. Desperate to impress Haruko and believing that she is the girl of his dreams, Sakuragi joins the team in spite of his initial reluctance. Surprisingly, Sakuragi is a natural at the sport regardless of his reputation for being hot-tempered and immature. From now on Sakuragi must work together with his teammates, including his rival Rukawa, to fulfill their captain's dream of winning the national championship. That is, if they have what it takes!
2. Fullmetal Alchemist
Alt Name: Hagane no RenkinjutsushiAuthors: Arakawa Hiromi
Year: 2001 – 2010
Genres: Fantasy Shounen Conspiracy Death of a Loved One Military Siblings Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
The first law of alchemy is that "one cannot gain something without giving something of equal value in return" - a rule that two souls dare to cross. When Edward and Alphonse Elric try to revive their dead mother, breaking the taboo of human transmutation in process, Ed loses his right arm and left leg while Al loses his entire body. After the tragedy, an alchemist named Roy Mustang visits them and tells Edward to become a state alchemist to find a way to recover what they have lost. Accompanied by Al, whose soul is now attached to a metal suit of armor, Ed is fitted with auto-mail parts in place of his lost limbs and becomes a state alchemist by the name of "Full Metal Alchemist." Together, they set forth on a journey to find the Philosopher's Stone - the one item that is rumored to have the power to restore them.
1. One Piece
Alt Name:Authors: Oda Eiichiro
Year: 1997 – Present
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Pirates, Superpowers Adapted to Anime
Synopsis:
Long ago the infamous Gol D. Roger was the strongest and most powerful pirate on the seas. As he was about to be executed he revealed that he hid all of his wealth, including the legendary treasure known as One Piece, on an island at the end of the Grand Line - a treacherous and truly unpredictable sea. Monkey D. Luffy is a spirited, energetic and somewhat dim-witted young man with a very big dream: to find One Piece and become the Pirate King! However Luffy is no ordinary boy, as when he was younger he ate one of the Devil's Fruits and gained its power to become a Rubber Man. Now in this grand age of pirates Luffy sets out to gather a crew and sail to the most dangerous sea in the world so that he can fulfill his dream... and maybe even his appetite!
0 Comments