Over the past two decades, the manga and anime industries have grown significantly. Every year, new titles are announced, and although not all of them manage to reach a mainstream audience, they still find their audience.
In many cases, a manga gets an anime adaptation, which increases its popularity significantly and gives it a chance to become famous. However, there are some exceptions. Some titles, despite their quality, are never picked up, and as a result, they remain without an anime adaptation.
The 24th best-selling manga in history
For many, their impressive sales demonstrate their quality, making the best-selling manga of all time an easy choice for manga fans.
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Oyasumi again
Inio Asano's Oyasumi Punpun is often considered the greatest slice-of-life manga of all time. The series has many dark themes, such as depression, betrayal and loneliness, which may put off potential readers. However, those who have completed the manga know that it is a masterpiece. Even though the manga ended so long ago, no studio has picked it up for an adaptation. It's possible that they fear that the anime might not be able to recreate Asano's detailed artwork.
Oyasumi again follows the life of a boy who struggles with many problems. The story begins when Punpun is still a child, and it continues until his adulthood. As a result, the problems faced by Punpun are changing. Another unique aspect of manga is that problems are presented to the reader in such a way that they can't help but relate to them.
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vagabond
Takahiko Inoue is a respected mangaka who has created many masterpieces, and one of them is Vagabond. It is based on Eiji Yoshikawa's novel “Musashi” but the author has added his own twist to it. The art is highly detailed, and the story is good, if not great. There are also some wonderful philosophical gems in the manga. Despite Vagabond's popularity, it doesn't even have an anime adaptation, and it's unlikely to happen anytime soon.
Vagabond covers the life of Miyamoto Musashi, one of the most popular swordsmen in history. This is a fictional retelling, so many elements are exaggerated for entertainment purposes. Currently, the manga is on an indefinite hiatus and shows no signs of returning.
11 Best Manga by Naoki Urasawa, ranked
Naoki Urasawa is one of the most famous manga authors. These examples are his best works.
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Boys of the 20th Century
Naoki Urasawa is one of the greatest manga writers of all time. Most mangaka have one or two hit titles, but Urasawa is different. The author has created the likes of Pluto, Monsters, Billy Bat, and 20th Century Boys. All these titles have been critically acclaimed, and their reception among fans has also been great. Among the aforementioned manga, Billy Bat and 20th Century Boys do not yet have adaptations.
20th Century Boys is known as one of the best thriller manga of all time. It is set at a time when a mysterious figure known as “Mitra” begins his rise to power and throws the entire world into chaos. At the center of the story is a man named Kenji Ando and his group of friends who suddenly find themselves in the middle of a conspiracy that could destroy the world.
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The Climber
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Authors: Shin-ichi Sakamoto, Yoshio Nabeta, Hiroshi Takano
The Climber is the highest rated manga on MyAnimeList. Even though it is a sports manga, there is no shortage of drama. In fact, the writers have made sure that The Climber doesn't come across as a bland sports manga. The story deals with some notable issues like loneliness, failure and depression. Although the manga has earned the praise of fans around the world, there have been no real updates about its anime adaptation.
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The Climber follows the life of Mori Buntaro, a climber who is introduced to the world of sport climbing after enrolling in a new school. Originally a recluse, Mori Buntaro gradually begins to scale new peaks, which gives him a great sense of excitement.
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Billy the Bat
Billy Bat is another masterpiece created by the magnificent Naoki Urasawa. This is a mystery series that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The premise is simple, yet riveting, and it works very well. Like many of Urasawa's other works, Billy Bat does not
Billy Bat follows the adventures of Kevin Yamagata, a budding comedian who travels to Japan to seek permission from the original producer. But what should have been a simple task turns into a nightmare. Eventually, Kevin finds himself in the middle of a murder.
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The Lone Wolf and the Cubs
Lone Wolf and the Cub is a sennen manga written by Kazue Koike and drawn by Goseki Kojima. The manga was serialized from 1970 to 1976, and it is still relevant decades later. Lone Wolf and the Cub is a highly influential manga that popularized the “man protecting the child” trope. However, fame and acclaim were not enough to lead to an anime adaptation of Lone Wolf & Cub.
Lone Wolf & Cub follows Ittou Ogami, who falls from grace after being created by another clan. To make matters worse, Ittou's entire family has been murdered. The only survivor is Daigoro, his son. After the tragedy, Ittu seeks to exact revenge against those who wronged him.
