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Begin My Favorite Mangas Here
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items I recently became hugely obsessed with anime and now I'm diving into the mangas! Adding the first volume of each of my most favorite mangas here so we can read through each manga together.
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One of my TOP FAVE romance stories, period! I'm so sad the anime second season is taking FOREVER to come out and I don't think it's guaranteed yet. So now I must read thru the manga because I must know what happens next!
A Sign of Affection 10 by suu Morishita, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
The anime that started it all for me. My very first anime that began my obsession. Now it's time to read the manga for it, too!
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 1
A beautiful story and very well-written! Definitely worth the read if you love fantasy, elves, etc.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Vol. 1
Ok, my #1 favorite shojo! Back in the day, the show Friends left me sad and longing for more. I felt like my friends were now gone in a way LOL! This anime hit me the exact same way. I didn't want the story to end. I wanted to keep “hanging out” with...
Fruits Basket, Vol. 1 by Natsuki Takaya
My daughter's #1 favorite anime and manga - no competition. There's a reason it won the Anime of the Year for 2024. It really is good and a good read.
Jujutsu Kaisen Vol. 1 by Gege Akutami
If you're going to start One Piece, be prepared to spend the rest of your life with One Piece lol. It's soooo long and still on-going. I still haven't finished the anime either.
One Piece, Vol. 1: Romance Dawn - Amazon.com
Hands down the best anime of all-time in my personal opinion! It's broken records that they say will be hard to beat! And I agree. So of course, must also read the manhwa too!
Solo Leveling, Vol. 1 (comic) (Volume 1)
Spy x Family is a cute story and family-friendly! They come together without knowing one is a spy and the other an assassin and adopt a little girl who can read minds. Only the little girl knows everyone's secret.
Spy x Family, Vol. 1 by Tatsuya Endo
My Hero Academia is one of my top favorites! This Korean Manhwa, is similar since the main character is also missing powers and strives to be strong regardless.
A Graphic Novel (unOrdinary, 1) - uru-chan
This is one loved by the whole family! Wonderful storytelling, fun world, awesome characters - a must!
Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Edition, Vol. 1 by Hiromu Arakawa, Hardcover
Not-So-Family-Friendly
Love love love this story! It's so sweet and it has you cheering on the main characters. If you're looking for a romance manga, this is it!
A Condition Called Love, Volume 1 - Kodansha
Hugely popular and won many Crunchyroll awards this year. Not family-friendly. But I always follow up an anime with its manga!
Dandadan, Vol. 1 (1): Tatsu, Yukinobu - Amazon.com
One of my top favorite anime! I was sad the anime didn't continue but was incredibly happy when I found out the manga was continuing on. So now I'm reading through the mangas so I can see what happened next!
Hunter x Hunter Vol. 1 by Yoshihiro Togashi
One of my top favorite rom-com mangas, hands-down! It's hilarious and emotional with connection.
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 1
One of my top favorite anime and manga! While others may love Deku, I'm a total Shoto fan!
My Hero Academia Series | Barnes & Noble®
Just started this one, and while I much prefer My Hero Acadamia over this spin-off, it's still worth the read. I find myself into it because of the original MHA characters tho, lol.
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Vol. 1
A top anime in 2025 for a reason. We only just started this one. So of course, manga comes next for me.
The Apothecary Diaries (Manga), Volume 1 - Square Enix Manga
The main character isn't my favorite, don't like his personality. However, the concept behind the story and the story itself is great! I love the other characters!
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Vol. 1 (light novel)
Been watching this anime and it's fun! Not family-friendly FYI...but a cute story! Now off to the manga!
Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, Vol. 1