MyAnimeList Releases the Ultimate Manga Recommendation List for Otakus

There are a lot of amazing mangas out there that are waiting for readers to find them. From action-packed adventures to heartwarming romances, manga offers a wide range of genres and stories that can captivate any reader’s imagination. With so many options available, there is always a new world to explore and discover within the pages of a manga.

To be honest, with so much variety, it’s very likely some are overlooked or do not get the attention they deserve. Well, MyAnimeList has come to the rescue. 

On March 29, 2023, MyAnimeList created its first ultimate list of manga recommendations, You Should Read This Manga 2023, in collaboration with manga readers from around the world.

The project includes online nominations from users all over the world, as well as a panel of judges composed of foreign bookstores and MyAnimeList Verified Users who curate and choose titles for the ultimate list of manga recommendations. Aside from the main category, “You Should Read This Manga,” there are also sub-categories tailored for beginners and other audiences. 

Now that we know the nitty-gritty stuff, let’s dive straight into the manga that have been chosen as the ultimate recommendations by MyAnimeList.

1. You Should Read This Manga 2023

The main category of You Should Read This Manga includes the best manga chosen by passionate readers, MyAnimeList members, bookstore employees, and more.

• Sousou no Frieren
• Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
• Dandadan
• Tongari Boushi no Atelier
• Chi no Wadachi
• Ao no Hako
• Dead Dead Demon’s Dededededestruction
• Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu
• Medalist
• Akane-banashi
• Sachi-iro no One Room
• Yubisaki to Renren
• Dungeon Meshi
• Otoyomegatari
• Shounen no Abyss
• Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia
• Skip to Loafer
• Oshi no Ko
• Shadows House
• Ojisama to Neko

2. Should Be Anime

Just, you know, give us the anime adaptations of these manga, or we will go on a rampage. Well, jokes aside, fans around the world agree these titles need anime adaptations soon.

• Dandadan
• Sakamoto Days
• Ao no Hako
• Akane-banashi
• Yubisaki to Renren
• Shounen no Abyss
• Kieta Hatsukoi
• Choujin X
• Dai Dark
• Kuchi ga Saketemo Kimi ni wa
• Niwatori Fighter
• Namaikizakari.
• Raise wa Tanin ga Ii
• Wondance
• Rebuild World
• Tsukiatte Agetemo Ii kana
• The Fable
• Kabushikigaisha Magi-Lumière 
• Real mo Tama ni wa Uso wo Tsuku
• Youkai Gakkou no Sensei Hajimemashita!

3. Best for Beginners

Many overseas fans begin reading manga because they are curious about what happens after the anime concludes. The titles on this list are almost definitely superior to watching the anime alone or getting one of the few without an adaptation (yet).

• Blue Lock
• Kaijuu 8-gou
• Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru
• Tomodachi Game
• Gokushufudou
• Mashle
• Shuumatsu no Walküre
• Yofukashi no Uta
• Jigokuraku
• Sasayaku You ni Koi wo Utau
• Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!
• Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru
• Ao Ashi
• Tonikaku Kawaii
• Look Back
• Sasaki to Miyano
• World Trigger
• Kamonohashi Ron no Kindan Suiri
• Suki na Ko ga Megane wo Wasureta
• Maoujou de Oyasumi

4. Unique Art/Story

This manga list is ideal for times you want to get away from it all—when you just want to try something new. Whether it’s the elaborate art or the odd premise, these titles are completely unlike anything else in manga.

• Takopii no Genzai
• Raise wa Tanin ga Ii
• Kimi no Koto ga Daidaidaidaidaisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo
• Niwatori Fighter
• Bakemono Yawazukushi
• Watashi wa Kabe ni Naritai
• Hokuhokusei ni Kumo to Ike
• Majo to Yajuu
• Asadora!
• Wondance
• Aono-kun ni Sawaritai kara Shinitai
• Kowloon Generic Romance
• Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai
• After God
• Heterogenia Linguistic: Ishuzoku Gengogaku Nyuumon
• Fool Night
• Ikoku Nikki
• Issak
• Tokyo Aliens
• Kimi wa Nazotoki no Ma Chérie

Well, anime and manga enthusiasts, the list ends here, but your reading begins. Explore the vast world of anime and manga, filled with unique characters, captivating storylines, and breathtaking visuals. Immerse yourself in a world of endless possibilities and discover your new favorite series today!

5. About MyAnimeList

MyAnimeList is one of the world’s largest anime and manga communities, with comprehensive databases maintained by its passionate user base. The website allows members to track their viewing progress, rate and discuss titles, write reviews, and discover new works through various

community-driven features. With over 18 million monthly active users from more than 240 different countries, MyAnimeList is an essential resource for international anime and manga fans.