Manga recomendations

*Cowabunga Carl* · 01-22-2012, 08:26 PM

So I want to start reading some mangas but don't know where to start. I know the more popular ones like Fullmetal Alchemist, DBZ, Ranma 1/2 but am looking for some good ones to read that aren't as well known.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 01-23-2012, 08:11 PM

The author of the Dragonball franchise wrote a series called Dr. Slump

*Redeemer* · 01-23-2012, 08:19 PM

I dont know Naruto is my favorite so far.
It has a great storyline, but the art work is sub par.
Peace Maker is pretty awesome, I only watched the anime never read the manga

*Candy Kappa* · 01-23-2012, 08:28 PM

Blade of the Immortal is very good

*TheCanadiandrome* · 01-23-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiwamu The Kappa

Blade of the Immortal is very good

Never heard of that

*Candy Kappa* · 01-24-2012, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TMNT_Canadian

Never heard of that

It's really good, it's about a Ronin called Manji. Who's become immortal, and he have to kill a certain numbers of evil men to be allowed to die. It's a bit gory, but the story and characters are very good. And I personally love the art style it's very unique compared to the usual Manga art styles.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 01-24-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiwamu The Kappa

It's really good, it's about a Ronin called Manji. Who's become immortal, and he have to kill a certain numbers of evil men to be allowed to die. It's a bit gory, but the story and characters are very good. And I personally love the art style it's very unique compared to the usual Manga art styles.

very cool! i'll have to look it up. do u think u could post a cover pic so i know what to look for?

azrael · 01-28-2012, 04:02 AM

Saiyuki is fantastic
Gun Grave is good but the game is good too
Ghostbuster Ghost busted is really good. The 1st story isnt that great but quickly picks up from the 2nd chapter to find voices almost as good as IDW's ongoing.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 01-28-2012, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by azrael

Ghostbuster Ghost busted is really good. The 1st story isnt that great but quickly picks up from the 2nd chapter to find voices almost as good as IDW's ongoing.

ah, that's one I wanna check out

愛 · 01-29-2012, 09:39 PM

Bakuman is good, and so is One Piece. Personally, I've found that a lot of great manga (series or one-shot) never get an American release and that makes me sad. I have a whole shelf full of Japanese manga that will take the rest of my life to get through, but at least I will be entertained.

EDIT: Add in Mirai Nikki. That's the current flavor amongst weeaboos.

clanmalkav · 02-07-2012, 10:20 PM

Depending on the genre and styles you like:

Rumiko Takahashi's works (Ranma 1/2, Inuyasha, Mermaids Forest and the like)

Angel Sanctuary

Chobits

Saikano (rather depressing, but I enjoyed it)

Black Butler

Fruits Basket

Godchild

*TheCanadiandrome* · 03-28-2012, 03:28 PM

does anyone know where i can find a list of Transformers Manga series?

tylerstafford · 03-28-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TMNT_Canadian

The author of the Dragonball franchise wrote a series called Dr. Slump

I second this. Akira Toriyama is a genius.

Also,

AKIRA

*Oculus Orbus* · 03-28-2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tylerstafford

I second this. Akira Toriyama is a genius.

Also,

AKIRA

Yeah, pretty much anything by Toriyama is extremely entertaining.

And Akira by Otomo is widely know as one of the greatest masterpieces in the history of comics. It's not completely my piece of cake, but you can't deny it's excellent.

I personally like horror manga the most. Hideshi Hino, Suehiro Maruo and Shintaro Kago are among my favourite authors. They make some creepy stuff, I love it.

And then you've got Yuichi Yokoyama, who is a personal hero of mine. Not an easy author, but I find his work really inspirational.

Logan · 04-15-2012, 05:43 PM

Akira
Battle Royale (although the American released took a considerable amount of liberties)
Golgo 13
Hellsing
Vampire Hunter D

*Sage Ninja* · 04-17-2012, 11:07 AM

Peach Girl

Fruits Basket

Inuyasha

Alice 19th

Sailor Moon

Vampire Hunter D novels

City Hunter (my favorite right now)

*TheCanadiandrome* · 04-18-2012, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Sage Ninja

Sailor Moon

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I'd love to read some Sailor Moon

*zkarlette* · 04-18-2012, 02:02 PM

Death note is pretty good .

NameGoesHere1066 · 04-20-2012, 02:49 PM

actually I thought Death Note was kind of "meh"

01-22-2012, 08:26 PM	#1
Cowabunga Carl Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 2,384	Manga recomendations So I want to start reading some mangas but don't know where to start. I know the more popular ones like Fullmetal Alchemist, DBZ, Ranma 1/2 but am looking for some good ones to read that aren't as well known.

01-23-2012, 08:11 PM	#2
TheCanadiandrome Big, Bad & Bold Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Inside the Technodrome; Shredderville; Saskatchewan Posts: 19,719	The author of the Dragonball franchise wrote a series called Dr. Slump __________________ Add me: PSN/XBL; Nintendo Network ID: BDS-3.1.6; Switch FC: SW-3378-5206-8020 TMNT Fan Club: http://sot.ag/4jZR0 Visit My Wish List: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=30904 My Collection: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=40276

01-23-2012, 08:19 PM	#3
Redeemer Technodrome Technician Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: third earth Posts: 4,737	I dont know Naruto is my favorite so far. It has a great storyline, but the art work is sub par. Peace Maker is pretty awesome, I only watched the anime never read the manga __________________ GT:Reedeamer *THE TECHNODROME REDESIGN 2015* http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=51594

01-23-2012, 08:28 PM	#4
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01-28-2012, 04:02 AM	#8
azrael Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: loganville, ga Posts: 1,362	Saiyuki is fantastic Gun Grave is good but the game is good too Ghostbuster Ghost busted is really good. The 1st story isnt that great but quickly picks up from the 2nd chapter to find voices almost as good as IDW's ongoing. __________________ Creator of The Death Poppets

01-29-2012, 09:39 PM	#10
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	Bakuman is good, and so is One Piece. Personally, I've found that a lot of great manga (series or one-shot) never get an American release and that makes me sad. I have a whole shelf full of Japanese manga that will take the rest of my life to get through, but at least I will be entertained. EDIT: Add in Mirai Nikki. That's the current flavor amongst weeaboos.

02-07-2012, 10:20 PM	#11
clanmalkav Random Punk Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kingsville, TX Posts: 21	Series Depending on the genre and styles you like: Rumiko Takahashi's works (Ranma 1/2, Inuyasha, Mermaids Forest and the like) Angel Sanctuary Chobits Saikano (rather depressing, but I enjoyed it) Black Butler Fruits Basket Godchild

03-28-2012, 03:28 PM	#12
TheCanadiandrome Big, Bad & Bold Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Inside the Technodrome; Shredderville; Saskatchewan Posts: 19,719	does anyone know where i can find a list of Transformers Manga series? __________________ Add me: PSN/XBL; Nintendo Network ID: BDS-3.1.6; Switch FC: SW-3378-5206-8020 TMNT Fan Club: http://sot.ag/4jZR0 Visit My Wish List: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=30904 My Collection: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=40276

04-15-2012, 05:43 PM	#15
Logan Hench Mutant Join Date: May 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 483	Akira Battle Royale (although the American released took a considerable amount of liberties) Golgo 13 Hellsing Vampire Hunter D __________________ We're a team; and as a team let's go kick some ass! -Leonardo Logan the Layman Critic, a youtube channel for movie reviews and animation appreciation. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjn...xrKPml1WlYh6Mw

04-17-2012, 11:07 AM	#16
Sage Ninja Band of the Hawk Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: USA Posts: 3,926	Peach Girl Fruits Basket Inuyasha Alice 19th Sailor Moon Vampire Hunter D novels City Hunter (my favorite right now) __________________ Cassandra: You won't fight me, but will you fight--for him! Cassandra's Revenge ~Tangled the Series ________________________________ http://frankviola.org/2012/01/30/godsviewofawoman/ _______________________________ http://nox-artemis.tumblr.com/post/4...k-and-feminism

04-18-2012, 02:02 PM	#18
zkarlette Fashionably late Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CA Posts: 4,146	Death note is pretty good . __________________ "If only we'd stop trying to be happy, we could have a pretty good time" E.W

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