Whether you’re a longtime fanatic or new to the world of shonen manga, the stories knitted around this genre offers an exhilarating experience for both young and old audiences alike. With countless modern shonen manga series published over the years, the genre has evolved, introducing new elements and captivating plotlines.

“Chainsaw Man”, “Kaiju No. 8”, “Spy × Family”, and “Jujutsu Kaisen” stand at the forefront of this vibrant genre, setting new standards for creativity and storytelling. In today’s article, we’ll take a look at some of the best modern shonen manga that have captured the imagination of readers in recent times. So, without further ado, let’s get started.

10. Call Of The Night

Call of the Night is a supernatural and rom-com themed modern shonen manga that follows a junior high school student, Ko Yamori who feels lost in mainstream society. Unable to sleep or find true satisfaction in his daily life, he stops going to school and begins wandering the streets at night.

One night, he encounters an outgoing vampire girl named Nazuna Nanakusa who shows Ko the joys of being a night-walker. The series explores the hidden joys of the night and most of all, seductive vampires who believe in the power of true love.

9. Undead Unluck

Undead Unluck presents an adventurous journey of an unlucky girl and an immortal man. The manga follows Fuuko Izumo, a Japanese girl who drains away everyone’s good luck with her Negator ability. This often has fatal results, so Fuuko tends to stay away from people.

As she’s about to end her own life cause of this misfortune, Fuuko meets Andy, an immortal man who also wishes for death. Fuuko eventually decides to team up with Andy to give him the best death possible! Undead Unluck explores an uncanny dynamic leaving the readers wanting for more.

8. Dandadan

The coming-of-age supernatural thriller manga by Yukinobu Tatsu, Dandadan is sure to please fans of action, comedy, romance, and mystery. The series tells the story of Momo Ayase who strikes up an unusual friendship with her school’s UFO fanatic named Okarun.

While Momo believes in spirits, she thinks aliens are nothing but nonsense. Okarun meanwhile thinks the exact opposite. To settle matters, the two set out to prove each other wrong. What unfolds next is a beautiful story of young love…and oddly horny aliens and spirits!

7. Kaiju No.8

Kaiju No. 8 is a hit modern shonen manga in the Jump+ category with over 11 million copies in circulation. Set in Japan where monsters known as kaiju regularly attack the populace, the story centres 32-year-old Kafka Hibino who works as a cleanup crew member for kaiju corpses.

However, one day, he is exposed to a mysterious substance that transforms him into a kaiju himself. With his newfound ability, Kafka sets out to become part of an organization that eliminates kaiju to fulfill a promise he made with a childhood friend.

6. Sakamoto Days

Sakamoto Days is a fun action-comedy series starring Taro Sakamoto who used to be an elite hitman until one day he met and fell in love with a woman. Sakamoto abandoned his life of crime, got married, and had a kid, growing overweight as a result.

Though now working as a humble convenience store owner, the world of hitmen still follows him. Barred from killing, Sakamoto must find creative ways to subdue his enemies and prevent them from bringing harm to his family, his store, and the small town he resides in.

5. Spy × Family

Action-comedy series, Spy × Family has been making its wave in the modern shonen manga community since its anime debut. The story takes place in a Cold War setting where the nations of Westalis and Ostania are on the brink of war, and spies are everywhere.

Operating as Westalis’ master spy, Twilight is assigned to investigate Ostanian politician Donovan Desmond. To carry out this mission, Twilight must create a family within a week and infiltrate the social gathering of Eden Academy where Desmond’s son attends.

4. Blue Lock

Blue Lock is one of the best sports titles to be released in recent years. The story features protagonist Yoichi Isagi who aims to become the first-rate striker Japan has ever produced. Sadly, he fails to shine in his school football team and is thrashed badly in a local match.

Then one day, a confidential football project called “Blue Lock”, invites Isagi and 299 other strikers from all over Japan to create the ultimate striker for the national team. Locked in a dorm, the battle to be the egoist begins here! Blue Lock is a top pick modern shonen manga to read in 2023.

3. Hell’s Paradise

Hell’s Paradise is a horror-fantasy adventure series set in the Edo period of Japan. Comprised of only 127 chapters, it’s a short read, and easily digestible modern shonen manga for beginners. The series stars an elite shinobi assassin, Gabimaru the Hollow.

After being captured during a mission, Gabimaru is sentenced to death but nothing seems to kill him. Seeing his absolute resolve, the Shogunate offers him the chance to be pardoned of all crimes if he finds the elixir of life on an island where heaven and hell are just a hair’s breadth away!

2. Chainsaw Man

Tatsuki Fujimoto’s critically acclaimed comedy horror manga Chainsaw Man is one of the biggest hits in the modern shonen manga category. The series follows Denji, a goofy boy who dreams of being with a nice girl. But, the huge debt on his head makes his life miserable forcing him to get involved in killing devils.

Being around the devil costs him one day when he’s executed on site. But, in an unexpected turn of events, his pet Pochita merges with Denji’s body transforming him into a Chainsaw Devil! From here on, Denji decides to face even the toughest of enemies and stop at nothing to achieve his simple teenage dreams.

1. Jujutsu Kaisen

Written by Gege Akutami, Jujutsu Kaisen is arguably the most followed ongoing modern shonen manga. Based on the sorcery world, the series follows Yuji Itadori who is transferred to Jujutsu Tech after consuming the finger of the most powerful cursed spirit, Ryomen Sukuna.

The cursed object he ate gives him access to Sukuna’s powers, but he also risks being taken over by the evil creature. Now, being a vessel of the strongest cursed spirit, he’s assigned to find all of Sukuna’s fingers and neutralize him once and for all! It’s a fun read and best-suited manga to read in 2023.

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