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The history of manga is far from over, and there are always new works to discover and enjoy. At Ikigai Box, we share your passion for Japanese culture and manga. We invite you to follow us on and to stay informed of our latest news and discover our top 6 essential mangas. Join our community of enthusiasts and immerse yourself in the captivating world of manga with us!
Almost all mainstream adapt their stories from mangas, and some even become famous internationally. Thanks to the success of anime in the western market, manga now has more readers than any other comic book format.
Here are some of the most popular mangas you can read right now.
From the historical influence of emakimono to the ‘red books’ (Akahon) popularised following the end of American occupation in the 1940s, the inspiration behind the most popular mangas of all time is wide-ranging. We’ve curated a selection of the best to sink your teeth into.
One of the most popular mangas of all time, Akira is a post-apocalyptic, sci-fi graphic novel set in Neo-Tokyo following World War III. It follows the lives of two friends called Kaneda and Tetsuo who become mortal enemies after an accident gives Tetsuo unexpected psychokinetic powers.
