Also, as far as samurai stories go, it’s one of the most unique, relatable, and engrossing I’ve ever read. Vagabond is a story based on the real-life swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, but while it has roots in history, it feels like this larger than life tale as mentioned prior.
The people he meets along the way add so much to this story too and they not only affect us but Musashi as well. Because of his brutish and violent ways, a lot of people think he’s something like a demon, but we as the reader, know he’s so much more than that and we really see him develop and grow over the course of the volumes. If you are new to Vagabond, the story follows Miyamoto Musashi on his journey to become the greatest swordsman. For these reasons and more, it is my second favorite seinen manga of all-time right behind Berserk by the one and only Kentaro Miura. Not only that, but the series has a strong cast of characters that grow and develop in a way that's not just relatable but interesting as well. There’s still an incredible amount of choice within our list, but with this guide in hand, you’ll be able to find the stories that suit your tastes, and get started with this incredible form of storytelling.Vagabond by Takehiko Inoue, who is also the creator of Slam Dunk and Real, features realistic art and a story that, while rooted in history, feels larger-than-life. That’s where we come in - we’ve taken this huge field and narrowed it down to the 75 best manga stories. From fantasy adventure to autobiographical comics to historical fiction to, yes, superheroes and monsters, manga has stories for readers of every genre and age.īut if you’re new to manga, the sheer number of stories available can feel overwhelming. With all that history to pull from, it’s no wonder the world of manga is such a varied literary landscape.
While the Western literary canon was largely confined to prose-centric novels until the rise of comics in the 1930s, Japanese storytellers have been embracing the power of combining pictures and words for centuries. Many Western readers understand the term “manga” to simply mean “Japanese comic books” - but in fact, manga has an incredibly rich history that stretches all the way back to the 12th century.
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