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2024 is coming to a close, and with it comes another great year for manga. Whether it was a manga that had been running since 2023 and beyond or ones that just premiered, there were plenty of great manga to read, and no matter what someone was into, there was always something for someone to get invested in.

Plenty of great manga ran throughout 2024, and naturally, some manga stood out more than others. Whether it was because of great artwork, stellar storytelling, or some combination of the two, the best manga of 2024 were the ones that had the best presentation either narratively or artistically, and that’s true of both ongoing manga and manga that only just started in 2024. A few manga, in particular, are especially worth highlighting, as each one will be a great read for old and new fans alike in 2025 and beyond.

15 Howling Song For Husky Girl

Manga By Kashikaze; Serialized In Comic Yuri Hime Since 2024

Kashikaze’s Howling Song for Husky Girl stars Haru Ogami, a girl who spends her time uploading covers of popular artist Yuuri as a means of coping with her unnaturally deep voice. One day, however, Haru’s classmate, Yuu Narumiya, reveals that she’s Yuuri, and rather than make fun of her, she asks Haru to form a collab with her.

Howling Song for Husky Girl’s unique premise and great character writing make it fun as both a character drama and a yuri manga; Kashikaze is best known for the short series I Can’t Say No to the Lonely Girl, and anyone who was a fan of that will get plenty out of Howling Song for Husky Girl.

14 Wicked Spot

Manga By Sal Jiang; Serialized In Candle A Since 2024

Sal Jiang’s Wicked Spot stars Sada, a witch who’s spent her whole life in isolation until the day she found a cell phone and learned about human fashion. Realizing that humans are actually fun, Sada ventures out into the world and starts a fashion blog, attracting positive and negative attention alike as her account grows viral.

As is common with the works of Sal Jiang, Wicked Spot uses great artwork and paneling, combined with engaging character writing, to tell a fun character-driven story with plenty of great yuri to balance things out, as well. The story has only just started, but it’s looking to be a fun read, regardless.

13 The Death-Defying Princess Creates A Yuri Harem To Survive

Manga By Moromi Koji, Aoi Akashiro, Shinya Murata, & Nobuhiko Yanai; Serialized In Wild Heroes' Since 2024

Moromi Koji, Aoi Akashiro, Shinya Murata, and Nobuhiko Yanai’s The Death-Defying Princess Creates a Yuri Harem to Survive stars Marie Auvergne Lilyon, a selfish princess who keeps being sent back in time whenever she’s killed. Eventually, Marie realizes that various women she’s scorned are responsible, so to change her fate, she decides to seduce the women who would have her killed one by one.

The Death-Defying Princess succeeds in large part because of its parody stylings and unabashedly terrible protagonist, with Marie’s selfishness always being a great source of comedy. Add in a pleasing art style, and it’s a great series for anyone looking for a new villainess manga.

12 Hima-Ten!

Manga By Genki Ono; Serialized In Weekly Shonen Jump

Genki Ono’s Hima-Ten! stars Tenichi Iemori, a part-time house cleaner, and Himari Yoshino, a popular influencer who owns her own line of makeup products. The two don’t initially have much in common, but that changes when Iemori is assigned to be Himari’s new house cleaner, thus forcing them to bond in more ways than one.

Hima-Ten!’s writing hits all the classic tropes of a harem rom-com, but fortunately, the earnestness with which Hima-Ten! executes its cliches does a lot to keep the story from ever feeling boring. Shonen Jump hasn’t had a straightforward rom-com in some time, and thankfully, Hima-Ten! has done a great job of filling that void.

11 Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

Manga By Kanehito Yamada & Tsukasa Abe; Serialized In Weekly Shonen Sunday Since 2020

Your Rating close 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star 0/10 Leave a Review Your changes have been saved My List My Favorite TV Shows My Watchlist Success! 10/10 Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is an animated adventure-drama series based on the manga series created by Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe. Following her parties' victory against an all-powerful demon king that threatened to destroy their world, Frieren, an elf, attempts to find her place in a new world with an undetermined future fifty years later. Where to Watch Season All Season 1 stream

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Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe’s Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End has entered a new arc that sees Frieren and other mages protecting Serie from an assassination attempt by the Empire. Doing so puts them against the elite fighters of the Empire, however, making for one of the toughest fights in the entire series.

In addition to having the same great artwork and nuanced writing as in previous arcs, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End’s latest arc is great for how much life there is due to the return of older characters like Ubel, Land, and fan-favorite character Sein. The series has just entered another hiatus, but hopefully, it won’t be long before it returns to such a phenomenal story arc.

10 Astro Royale

Manga By Ken Wakui; Serialized In Weekly Shonen Jump Since 2024

In Ken Wakui’s Astro Royale, a sudden meteor shower has not only destroyed most of Japan, but has also given some people dangerous supernatural abilities called Astros. The power of Astros has only heightened the chaotic state of Japan, and the only one who can fix things is Hibaru Yotsurugi, the heir to a notorious Yakuza clan with a noble heart and a powerful Astro.

While the series started a bit slow, Astro Royale has slowly evolved into a great manga with standout character writing and entertaining fight scenes. Astro Royale is the latest series by Ken Wakui of Tokyo Revengers fame, and anyone who was a fan of that will find plenty to love here.

9 Centuria

Manga By Tohru Kuramori; Serialized In Shonen Jump+ Since 2024

In Tohru Kuramori’s Centuria, after the brutal slaughter of his fellow slaves, Julian is given the combined strength and lives of his 100 companions thanks to the blessing of the demonic guardian of the sea. With the baby of one of the slaves in tow, Julian decides to make the most of his second chance at life, even as outside forces would find reason to object to that.

Centuria’s great action and incredible artwork have made it a standout dark fantasy series from the moment it debuted; straightforward fantasy stories are always great to see, and anyone looking for a new one would be remiss to pass on Centuria.

8 Ichi The Witch

Manga By Osamu Nishi & Shiro Usazaki; Serialized In Weekly Shonen Jump Since 2024

Osamu Nishi and Shiro Usazaki’s Ichi the Witch stars Ichi, a young hunter who kills a creature called a Majik and gains magical powers. The act is treated as a marvel both because of the power of the Majik and because up until then, only women had ever had magical powers.

Ichi the Witch’s paneling, character designs, and general artwork are some of the best of any Shonen Jump manga right now, resulting in a series that only gets better with every chapter. The team of Osamu Nishi and Shiro Uzaki has proven to be a great one, and Ichi the Witch is easily the best new Shonen Jump manga of 2024, by far.

7 Zatch Bell! 2

Manga By Makoto Raiku; Serialized Digitally Since 2022

Your Rating close 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star 0/10 Leave a Review Your changes have been saved My List My Favorite TV Shows My Watchlist Success! 11 7.4/10 Zatch Bell! Zatch Bell! is an anime series that follows Kiyo Takamine, a high school student, who becomes the caretaker of Zatch Bell, an amnesiac but powerful Mamodo. Partnered by a spellbook that endows Zatch with special abilities, Kiyo must compete against other Mamodos vying to become the Mamodo King. The series intricately blends themes of friendship, responsibility, and battle-driven strategy within a fantastical narrative framework. Release Date April 6, 2003 Main Genre Action Franchise(s) Zatch Bell! Finale Year November 30, 2012 Cast debi derryberry , Jason Spisak , Richard Steven Horvitz , Jeff Nimoy , Dave Wittenberg , Melissa Fahn Creator(s) Makoto Raiku Seasons 1 Writers Akatsuki Yamatoya , Hiroshi Hashimoto Directors Tetsuharu Nakamura , Yukio Kaizawa Expand

In Makoto Raiku’s Zatch Bell! 2, Zatch and Kiyo went to see the one person who was bound to already be working on a plan for the new threat: Doctor Riddles. Unfortunately, Doctor Riddles was cursed by a new enemy and would die unless the caster or someone else died first, forcing Zatch and Kiyo into a race against the clock to save their friend.

In addition to the always gorgeous artwork and fight choreography, Zatch Bell! 2’s latest arc did a phenomenal job of blending touching drama with incredible comedy. Zatch Bell! 2 continues to be a perfect sequel to the original series, and 2025 will surely be no different.

6 Dandadan

Manga By Yukinobu Tatsu; Serialized In Shonen Jump+ Since 2021

Your Rating close 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star 0/10 Leave a Review Your changes have been saved My List My Favorite TV Shows My Watchlist Success! 72 9.4/10 Dandadan Two high school students, embroiled in a wager to prove the existence of ghosts or aliens, encounter daunting paranormal threats, acquire superpowers, and possibly discover love. The series blends supernatural elements with personal dynamics as the protagonists navigate their newfound abilities and unexpected challenges. Where to Watch Season All Season 1 stream

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After numerous trials and tribulations in Yukinobu Tatsu’s Dandadan, Momo and Okarun have finally tracked down Okarun’s missing testicle to Unji Zuma, a local delinquent with supernatural abilities based around an umbrella. Unfortunately, Momo’s attempts at getting it back lead to her and Zuma getting trapped in a bizarre board game, and getting out is as challenging as it is bizarre.

The unfolding of Zuma’s tragic backstory gave the Danmara arc some of the best writing in all of Dandadan, something that was perfectly complemented by the always stellar artwork and fight scenes. There has never been a bigger shakeup to the status quo, and it will be great to see where things go from here.

5 The Bugle Call: Song Of War

Manga By Mozuku Sora & Higoro Toumori; Serialized In Jump Square Since 2022

In Mozuku Sora and Higoro Toumori’s The Bugle Call: Song of War, Luca and his troop continued their hunt for the Garland and finally cornered her at the right base. Unfortunately, the opposition of the deadly Akira made it all the more challenging to kill her, and following the fight, Luca learned the incredible truth behind the Spires and the Branch-hexed.

The Bugle Call: Song of War continues to have some of the most inventive and engaging fight choreography of any manga right now, and it’s only just completed its second year of serialization. Bugle Call officially releases in English in 2025, and it’s a manga that everyone should read if they aren’t already doing so.

4 One Piece

Manga By Eiichiro Oda; Serialized In Weekly Shonen Jump Since 1997

Your changes have been saved One Piece Created by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece is a multimedia franchise that began as a manga series and follows the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates as led by Monkey D. Luffy. Luffy, an enthusiastic pirate with a thirst for adventure, is afflicted by a mysterious curse that gives him various powers he uses to protect himself and his friends. The manga eventually gave way to the anime series, with the two being some of history's longest-running anime and manga series. Along with over fifty video games made over the years, the series entered the live-action world with Netflix's 2023 adaptation. Created by Eiichiro Oda First Film One Piece: The Movie First TV Show One Piece Cast Kazuya Nakai , Akemi Okamura , Kappei Yamaguchi , Hiroaki Hirata , Ikue Ôtani , Yuriko Yamaguchi Character(s) Monkey D. Luffy , Roronora Zoro , Nami (One Piece) , Nico Robin , Usopp (One Piece) , Vinsmoke Sanji , Tony Tony Chopper , Franky (One Piece) , Jimbei (One Piece) Video Game(s) One Piece Odyssey One Piece: Unlimited World Red , One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 , One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 , One Piece: World Seeker Expand

Following the end of Kuma’s flashback in Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece, the Egghead arc only became more chaotic with the full-on assault of the Five Elders and Vegapunk releasing a dying message to the world. New truths of the world were revealed in-universe and out, and it left the status quo of the series changed forever.

Between the various twists of Egghead’s finale and the excitement of the Straw Hats finally reaching Elbaph, 2024 was an incredible year for One Piece as the story effortlessly continued through its final saga. The long-awaited Elbaph arc will surely be a highlight of 2025, and it will be great to watch it finally unfold.

3 Gachiakuta

Manga By Kei Urana; Serialized In Weekly Shonen Magazine Since 2022

In Kei Urana’s Gachiakuta, following a major reveal of Rudo’s heritage, he and the cleaners visit Kuro, an enigmatic information broker who can answer a single question about their world. The chase for answers led to another dramatic fight against the Raiders, and from there, one massive truth after another was revealed in-universe and out.

Between the stylish artwork and the massive lore reveals and plot twists, 2024 was one of the strongest years for Gachiakuta to date and firmly established it as a standout shonen manga. The Gachiakuta anime is set to premiere in 2025, and with that in mind, 2025 will be a year to remember for the series.

2 Kagurabachi

Manga By Takeru Hokazono; Serialized In Weekly Shonen Jump Since 2023

Your changes have been saved Kagurabachi Kagurabachi is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Takeru Hokazono. It began serialization in Weekly Shōnen Jump in September 2023. The story follows Chihiro Rokuhira, an 18-year-old aspiring swordsmith whose father, Kunishige Rokuhira, was a renowned blacksmith known for forging six enchanted blades instrumental in ending the Seitei War. After his father's murder by a criminal gang of sorcerers called the Hishaku, who also stole the enchanted blades, Chihiro embarks on a path of vengeance to reclaim them. Armed with his father's last enchanted blade, Enten, Chihiro confronts various adversaries, including the Hishaku and other antagonistic groups. Created by Takeru Hokazono Character(s) Chihiro Rokuhira , Kunishige Rokuhira , Togo Shiba , Gaku Ichimonji , Ayame (Kagurabachi) , Hikobe (Kagurabachi) , Hifumi (Kagurabachi) , Shinnosuke (Kagurabachi)

Following the defeat of Sojo in Takeru Hokazono’s Kagurabachi, Chihiro and friends old and new moved on to stop the Rakuzaichi, an annual auction that would be including the Shin’uchi, the most powerful of the enchanted blades. From there, Chihiro teamed up with the Kamunabi to protect the enchanted blade wielders from the Hishaku, but even that quickly spiraled into its own issue.

2024 was Kagurabachi’s first full year of serialization, and sure enough, the great writing and creative fight scenes of Kagurabachi continue to make it one of Shonen Jump’s best currently running manga. Kagurabachi is only going to get better, and anyone who hasn’t already read it is missing out on doing so.

1 Blue Lock

Manga By Muneyuki Kaneshiro & Yusuke Nomura; Serialized In Weekly Shonen Magazine Since 2018

Your Rating close 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star 0/10 Leave a Review Your changes have been saved My List My Favorite TV Shows My Watchlist Success! 46 9.6/10 Blue Lock Blue Lock is a sports-centric animated series based on the manga series of the same name. The show follows the Japan Football Association trying to recover from their poor showing in the 2018 FIFA World Cup by hiring a football genius, Ego Jinpachi. With his new intense training regimen, Jinpachi invites the best football players in Japan to compete to become the team's new star player - and high school student Yoichi Isagi may be exactly who he's looking for. Where to Watch Season All Season 1 stream

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The Neo Egoist League arc of Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura’s Blue Lock has finally entered its final match: Germany’s Bastard Munchen vs. France’s PXG. Both teams were undefeated and have the top-ranked players of Isagi, Kaiser, Rin, and Shidou, and the winner would determine once and for all who would be Blue Lock’s top player.

Between the great character moments and some of the most stunning visuals in the series to date, Blue Lock’s latest match is quickly proving to be the best match in the entire manga. Blue Lock has never been more exciting, and it easily stands as the best manga of 2024.