Manga is the best source of entertainment for the people of Japan and this culture is being adopted by the rest of the world as well. More than 500+ categories of manga are published monthly and last year the manga industry was estimated to be worth 612 billion yen. But, in this humongous catalogue of manga have you ever wondered which one is the top manga of all time?

Even if you haven’t, don’t worry because in this article we’re going to cover up that thing for you. We will take a look at the ‘Top 10 Manga of All Time According To MAL Rankings’. But, before that, the question arises, what is this so-called MAL?

MyAnimeList (MAL) is an anime & manga social cataloguing application website run by volunteers to provide its users with a list-like system of top manga and anime in different categories. As, MAL is the most reputed site for the ranking system, so we’re using their list to demonstrate this article.

Now, not wasting any more of your time, let’s get started.

10. Kingdom (8.99)

Kingdom stands in 10th position in this list with a rating of 8.99 out of 10. The manga is written & illustrated by Yasuhisa Hara and provides a fictionalized account of the ‘Warring States Period.’

The manga is about a war orphan, Xin who fights along with his comrades to become the greatest general under the heavens. On the path filled with trials and bloodshed, Xin wishes to unify the territories of China for the first time in 500 years.

Kingdom is a manga based on historical account and its art is also decent. The series has even registered its name in the Guinness Book of World Records for manga written by most people.

9. Slam Dunk (9.03)

Slam Dunk is one of the best sports manga written & illustrated by legendary mangaka Takehiko Inoue. It showcases the life of a delinquent Hanamichi Sakuragi who is very unpopular among the girls. After being rejected 50 times, he becomes desperate for a girlfriend and as a consequence lashes out on his favorite sport, Basketball.

But, Sakuragi’s life takes a turn when he meets his dream girl, Haruko Akagi who encourages him to play Basketball again. To impress Haruko, Sakuragi joins his high-school basketball team where he encounters some exceptionally talented players.

Now, to prove himself in front of Haruko and gain the trust of his teammates, Sakuragi begins his journey to become the top basketball player.

8. Grand Blue (9.05)

Grand Blue is the most funniest short 12-episodes anime series fans ever witnessed. And it’s the only comedy manga in the top 10 manga of all time.

The series is about the adventures and fun part of scuba diving. It follows the story of Iori Kitahara who looks forward to starting his new college life at his uncle’s place. After moving on, he encounters a weirdo local Diving club who only know partying, drinking, and striping naked rather than actually going scuba diving.

Iori attempts to distance himself from this group but he can’t, as his cousins try to show him the real wonders of diving into the ocean. The anime adaptation is mind-blowing of Grand Blue and if you still haven’t watched this show, you’re missing a lot then.

7. Oyasumi Punpun (9.05)

Oyasumi Punpun is one of the most popular seinen manga, best-known for its emotionally dark storyline that sends its readers into a state of awe. The manga explores a very mature and sensitive theme throughout the series that blends nicely with its beautiful art.

Through a young boy named ‘Punpun’, the author has illustrated the journey of his adulthood. From elementary school to his early 20s, the author has depicted Punpun’s life struggles he goes through dealing with family problems, love life and many other events that can be mentally challenging for anyone.

The series is kind of depressing and full of sadism but as a manga lover, it is a must-read for anyone. Being number 7 on the list is proof of it, that how good this manga is.

6. Fullmetal Alchemist (9.08)

Fullmetal Alchemist is popular manga series written by the most influential female manga writer, Hiromu Arakawa. The series got two anime adaptations by Studio Bones out of which, ‘Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood’ is still one of the best anime series after 11 years.

It follows the story of two young brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric who lost their mother due to serious illness. To bring their mother back to life, they get the help of alchemy and perform an abandoned ritual.

Due to its failure, it takes Alphonse’s entire body and some body parts of Edward. Now, to recover their body back they set on a journey to discover Philosopher’s Stone which can make their life normal once again.

The manga has sold more than 80 million copies and has won several awards including the 49th Shogakukan Manga Award for the shōnen category.

5. Monster (9.10)

With a rating of 9.10, Monster is one of the best crime suspense thriller series that gives you the chills every time. The series is written by the notable manga artist, Naoki Urasawa.

Monster is a story about a brain surgeon, Kenzo Tenma whose life turns upside down when he comes to know that a former patient of his, is a serial killer now. The series got a lot of positive critics for its sensational & intense storyline and in-depth illustration of the characters.

Madhouse should also be credited for their incredible work towards the direction and soundtrack of the anime which made this series a masterpiece.

4. Vagabond (9.14)

Vagabond is one of the finest and award-winning manga by Takehiko Inoue. It started serialization in 1998 and went through publishing 37 volumes in two decades. Getting a manga like Vagabond, in the current anime generation, is almost impossible.

Vagabond portrays a fictionalized account of the life of Japanese swordsman Musashi Miyamoto. It is based on the novel ‘Musashi’ written by Eiji Yoshikawa. The manga has sold more than 82 million copies worldwide and even won the 24th Kodansha Manga Award.

It’s very unfortunate for the fans that Vagabond manga never got adapted into an anime and it seems like it never will. But, thanks to the series the audience came to know about the beauty of art through its amazing manga panels.

3. One Piece (9.16)

A series that is entertaining its fans for the past 23 years and still ongoing is none other than the most iconic shōnen manga of all time, One Piece. Written by the legendary manga writer Eiichiro Oda, One Piece has reached new heights in the past 20 years.

With more than 1000 manga chapters and 990+ anime episodes, it has set milestones that no one ever can break. One Piece is the 2nd best selling comic book in the world with a total sales of 490 million copies and it is still counting.

One Piece follows the story of Monkey D. Luffy who dreams of becoming the King of The Pirates. In order to accomplish his dream, he sets out on a journey to find new members for his crew so that they can sail throughout the Grand Line and find the mysterious treasure ‘One Piece’ left by the former pirate king Gol D. Roger.

2. JoJo Part 7 (9.25)

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is an iconic manga written and illustrated by Hirohiko Araki. In the long list of JoJo’s manga collection, Part 7 which is titled ‘Steel Ball Run’ is considered to be the best story arc of the series and is voted as the top manga of all time by the MAL users.

Set in 1890, Steel Ball Run stars Johnny Joestar, a paraplegic former jockey who desires to regain the use of his legs back, and Gyro Zeppeli, a disgraced former executioner who seeks to win amnesty for a child on death row. They both, along with thousands of others, participate in a big racing event to win the grand prize of $50 million.

The prize money is big and so is the level of competition that makes this part more interesting than other JoJo story arcs.

1. Berserk (9.41)

Berserk is the top manga of all time in the MAL list because of its finest manga panels, storyline, art and characterization. It is a top-tier series, written by the late Kentaro Miura.

The story of Berserk is a little bit complex taking readers through its protagonists’ entire life and diving deep into his mind to look out for the real world sufferings. That’s the essence of Berserk which makes it special.

Berserk follows the story of a former mercenary Guts who goes through a very traumatizing childhood. After meeting a person he can truly admire and respect, he gets betrayed by the same person for fulfilling his own desires.

This marks a deep impact on Guts life and he sets on a mission to take revenge besides, killing the relentless demonic beings that come in his path. Due to the unfortunate death of the creator, the manga will never be completed but it will live long in people’s hearts.

With this, our list of top 10 manga of all time comes to an end. We hope you liked it. Let us know in the comments section, which manga is your favorite and why?

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