Top 5 Highest-Rated Manga of All Time

Manga has been in people’s lives for so many years and even over the past few years, the manga industry has released various comics. With these numerous new manga titles, choosing the right one can be challenging. However, you don’t need to worry because if you want to start reading manga, we have made a list of the stories you need to read first. These manga titles have achieved acclaim and adoration, setting the standard for excellence in the world of comics and graphic novels. Join us as we dive into these top 5 highest-rated manga of all time!

The Top 5 Highest Rated Manga of All Time

#1 Berserk

Berserk (Image: MAL)

Author: Kentarou Miura
Volumes: 42
Status: Ongoing
Genre: Gore, Mythology, Psychological

Guts, known as the Black Swordsman, seeks refuge from demonic forces drawn to him and his partner due to a sinister mark on their necks. He also seeks revenge against the person who marked him as a sacrificial offering. With only his immense strength acquired through a tough upbringing among mercenaries, a massive sword, and an iron prosthetic left hand, Guts faces his grim fate while battling a burning rage that threatens to strip away his humanity.

#2 Vagabond

Vagabond (Image: MAL)

Author: Takehiko Inoue
Volumes: 37
Status: On Hiatus
Genre: Action, Adventure

“Vagabond” tells the fictionalized story of Japan’s legendary swordsman, Musashi Miyamoto. It follows his journey from a swordsman driven by the quest for invincibility to a wise warrior who discovers the value of friendship, self-examination, and the essence of life.

The manga follows Shinmen Takezou, a rugged and aggressive young man, both in his looks and behavior. His aggressive ways have earned him the disapproval and fear of his village, prompting him and his close friend, Matahachi Honiden, to escape in search of a more exciting life.

#3 Monster

Monster (Image: MAL)

Author: Naoki Urasawa
Volumes: 18
Status: Finished
Genre: Adult Cast, Psychological, Drama, Mystery

The manga “Monster” focuses on Kenzou Tenma. He is a Japanese neurosurgeon working post-war Germany. Tenma faces a tough decision at his work: saving Johan Liebert, a dying orphan, or the mayor of Düsseldorf. He chooses to risk his reputation to save Johan, leaving the mayor to his fate.

Due to this choice, Tenma loses his job, and his fiancée, Eva, ends their engagement. He’s disgraced and rejected by his colleagues, crushing his career opportunities. However, a mysterious murder involving Heinemann, the hospital director, opens a new opportunity for Tenma.

Nine years later, Tenma heads the surgical department and has a chance to become the director. Initially, things seem promising, but he gets drawn into a series of gruesome murders across Germany. The culprit is a monster, the same one Tenma saved nine years ago.

#4 One Piece

One Piece (Image: MAL)

Author: Eiichiro Oda
Volumes: 106
Status: Ongoing
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

“One Piece” is the highest-selling manga of all time. It started when Gol D. Roger, known as the “King of the Pirates,” faced execution by the World Government. Just before his death, he confirms the existence of a valuable treasure called One Piece in the Grand Line. He declares that whoever proves themselves worthy can claim it, leading to the era of the Great Age of Pirates.

Twenty-two years later, a young man named Monkey D. Luffy embarks on his adventure. He seeks One Piece and aims to become the next King of the Pirates. With only a straw hat, a small boat, and a body with elastic abilities, he begins his incredible journey. Luffy plans to assemble a crew and find a worthy ship to sail across the Grand Line in pursuit of the highest honor on the high seas.

#5 Slam Dunk

Slam Dunk (Image: MAL)

Author: Takehiko Inoue
Volumes: 31
Status: Finished
Genre: School Life, Sport

Another one from Takehiko Inoue that got into the top 5 highest-rated manga of all time is “Slam Dunk.” It follows the journey of Hanamichi Sakuragi, a tall, lively teenager with fiery red hair and unusual physical strength for his age. He starts his first year at Shohoku High and his main goal is to finally find a girlfriend after 50 rejections.

At the end of his first day, he’s left with two thoughts: “I hate basketball” and “I need a girlfriend.” Haruko Akagi, unaware of his troublemaker past, approaches him and asks if he likes basketball. Surprised by her attention, Hanamichi says yes, despite his true feelings. Suddenly, Hanamichi is thrust into a world of competition for a girl he barely knows. Along the way, he discovers that there might be more to basketball than he initially believed.

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