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Manga/Light Novels You ✨️NEED✨️
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items Here is my master list of manga and light novels that are worth the time and/or money you put into them!
Sections
5
For Intense Collectors
Romance
Shounen
Adult Cast
Doesn't Fit Into The Other 4 👀
For Intense Collectors
If youre looking for a super cool or exclusive thing to add to your collection
this is like a 10/10 item to have on your shelves if youre a weirdo
I love lain so MUCH and this is the only physical printing of anything relating to it.
it is treasured and i highly recommend you find one too
Omnipresence in Wired for sale | eBay
Okay so it isnt out yet but ill be hopping to it ASAP once its released and you should do the same
We have been waiting for years for this acknowledgement and we are HUNGRY
Nana 25th Anniversary Edition Vol. 1 - Vivienne Westwood (BAM! Exclusive)
Romance
If romance is your thing, heres the romance recs
I am a romance lover so i hope you enjoy these offerings
Fruits Basket is one of the best stories you could ever come across. Its got love, drama, growth, and Tohru Honda. My biggest inspiration and who i want to be every day
Fruits Basket Manga Series
Loved fruits basket and need more?? have more!! this is years down the line and its so exciting to see whats goin on and see what everyones kids are up to (yes they have kids??? who does?? read fruits basket to find out!)
Fruits Basket Another Series
this makes my insides feel fluffy and reminds me of when my partner and i were 17
if you like lil sweeties this is a series for you
Insomniacs After School
GET FURTHER BEYOND THE ANIME AND FIGURE OUT WHO HARUHI ENDS UP WITH I KNOW YOU WANNA KNOW
a great story i love it
but for real tho you need to read this instead of watching
ouran high school host club series
a 10/10 option that you also need to cry over!!! Just accept it and cry.
i come back to this whenever i need a good cry
Your Lie in April Omnibus
Ok so this one is adult cast AND romance so its being tucked here because i feel like people care more about the romance.
Anyways, this is an amazing read and i absolutely love it
it makes me feel so squishy
A Sign of Affection
Okay this is cute and a classic
trying to figure out who ends up with who and see things blossom 🥹
toradora!
Shounen
Everyone loves shounen so heres the ones I personally recommend
I didnt think these were gonna be as awesome as they are. My partner introduced me to them and I CRIED LIKE A BABY
i swear its not always crying tho the character development in this thing is insane
assassination classroom series
Being 100% honest with you, having the books of this is probably a better idea than watching it
theres a lot going on and you need to become a detective with a string board
Attack on Titan Manga Books
A CLASSIC
If you dont have your own ninja sona by the end of this we arent talking
sometimes i pull out the manga and read it alongside the anime ❤️
Naruto Series and Naruto Books
I have an ouroboros tattoo because of this so i can never back down that this is a series you NEED
i overlooked it for so long and said it was too overrated
its not overrated
its GOOD
Fullmetal Alchemist Series
Okay if you want a shounen manga series here ya go this one ROCKS
(its actually a special interest of mine 😅)
superheros but make it everyone but with regulations and i cant get into this or youll end up with a book on quirk theory in this descripti...
My Hero Academia Series
These are the prequels to the My Hero Academia ones!! Great backstory to things are added and it really flushes out the story!
i highly recommend reading these
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Series
Adult Cast
These are mixed genres that dont fall into my other locations BUT you get an adult cast, which when you're looking for good manga, is kinda hard to come by 👀
I hope you enjoy self reflection, cross dressing, and love as much as I do!!
a classic and a must read, it was one of my first and i know its not just nostalgic wonder keeping me here
Princess Jellyfish Series
Nana is a mandatory series to have especially if youre a lesbian. i dont make the rules
also a great one stylistically
they be swapin their outfits often
one of my first reads and i need to reread soon
Nana (Manga) Series
Like yokai and mushi? this is the series for you!! Mushishi collectors editions are just coming out so you might have to wait a bit tho.
This was an awesome read that went amazingly with a cup of tea
Mushishi Collector's Edition
Solo Leveling was something i delayed reading for a long while and i finally gave in. I highly recommend it.
We love Beru around here ❤️
Solo Leveling Manhwa (Manga)
Doesn't Fit Into The Other 4 👀
This is kinda my 'to be sorted area' while i flush out the list more
Please dont overlook these because of it
Want something cute, funny, and an easy read?? HERES YOUR WINNER
ITS SO CUUUUTE
shes just so silly and sleepy and honestly i respect it
Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle Series
This is a hidden gem (by not hearing anyone ever talk about it) and I need everyone to experience it.
vivy is a work of art
Vivy Prototype (Light Novel)
Wanna read something super hecked up and will make you cry and also feel icky?
HERES THIS WORK OF ART I GUESS
Slowly becoming more popular so hop on the trend 👀
Goodnight Punpun Series
Apothecary Diaries is a gift. Maomao is one of my favorite characters of all time and im so excited for the anime watchers to watch this slow burn actually start burning ❤️❤️
Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel) Series
I think this is a classic especially if you like horror manga. I really like the secret hidden storyline that people dont really pick up on, i have a friend playing the visual novel right now and i really think theyre about to get it.
Higurashi When They Cry Series
one of my favorite mystery/suspense manga
a great art style and a story that really sucks you in!
Erased Series
One of my favorite isekai light novels!
I feel like it pulls it off well and isn't just a copy paste of every other isekai out there.
who knows maybe youll read it and think it is
but i thought it was different and am really enjoying the story!
Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash (Light Novel) Series