As a beginner, it’s always a hassle to know where to start when you want to get into manga. It turns out to be a pivotal decision to choose the right manga as it can either make or break your interest in the medium. There are tons of manga to choose from, but a guide to the best manga for beginners is something we all need.

Finding a good manga to read as a newcomer is a matter of choosing the right genre and the right length. But, there’s no need to worry if you’re going to kickstart your journey as this list will help you in exploring the endless world of manga. So, without any further ado, let’s get started with some of the most compelling manga titles out there for beginners.

10. Blue Lock

Blue Lock is one of the best sports titles to be released in recent years. The story walks us through the life of protagonist Isagi Yoichi who aims to become the greatest striker Japan has ever produced. However, he fails to shine in his school football team after a heartbreaking defeat 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 best striker in the world. To achieve his dream and make his name in the Japanese football team Isagi trains with these novice strikers to reach the pinnacle of his favorite sports. Locked in a dorm, the battle to be the egoist begins here!

9. Jujutsu Kaisen

Written by Gege Akutami, Jujutsu Kaisen is arguably the most followed ongoing new-gen 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 for beginners.

8. The Promised Neverland

Anti-shonen is basically synonymous with the world of The Promised Neverland. Unlike its anime adaptation, the manga is full of thrilling moments, plot twists, and rich character exploration that makes it up for the intense storyline waiting ahead for the readers.

The series is set around an orphanage and follows Emma and her siblings who are raised by their kind “Mama”. Living under a false impression, soon Emma unearths the harrowing secret behind their entire existence. Now, the children must work together to somehow change their predetermined fate.

7. 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 easy, and easily understandable manga for beginners. The series follows 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, the “Hell’s Paradise”.

6. Oyasumi Punpun

Oyasumi Punpun is one of the most recognized pieces of work you’ll ever come across. Best known for its grasping plot and emotionally bending characters, the series 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.

5. Chainsaw Man

Chainsaw Man is a coming-of-age story where the protagonist wants to feel some b**bs. This is not a joke! The manga follows Denji, a typical teenager, 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 by a devil on site. But, in an unexpected turn of events, his pet Pochita merges with his 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.

4. Tokyo Ghoul

Tokyo Ghoul is a blessing in disguise only if you’ve not heard of this series yet! The anime adaptation of Tokyo Ghoul was easily among the worst of all time, but its manga is vastly superior to the anime. Sui Ishida’s genius in narrating the story is one of the significant reasons to read the manga.

This epic dark fantasy manga follows a young college student, Kaneki Ken. After a date gone horribly wrong with a human-eating ghoul, Kaneki is subjected to an experiment that changes his life forever making him a half-ghoul!

3. Attack On Titan

If there’s one title that should be picked as the best manga for beginners, this is it! Coming from the brilliant mind of Hajime Isayama, Attack On Titan is arguably the most well-known dark fantasy manga ever made – a brutal series that’s not afraid to kill off the main cast if that’s what the story requires.

The series is set in a post-apocalyptic period when humanity has been forced to live behind a series of protective walls to protect themselves from the mindless humanoid predators called Titans. Full of mysteries to uncover, the manga is worth checking out, especially for newcomers.

2. One-Punch Man

One-Punch Man is a story of a bald superhero named Saitama who has a knack for defeating his enemies with a single punch. Out of boredom, he joins a hero association and tags along with his first apprentice, Genos who helps his master in finding a worthy contender to test his overwhelming strength.

The perfect balance of serious action and side-splitting comedy is something One-Punch Man delivers better than other manga. To top it all up, the beautiful artwork and front covers of the manga by Yusuke Murata will make you a fan of his work and the series itself.

1. Fullmetal Alchemist

Fullmetal Alchemist is a masterpiece by one of the most prolific female mangaka, Hiromu Arakawa. The series primarily centers around the Elric brothers, Edward and Alphonse, who break the forbidden rule of alchemy in an attempt to resurrect their dead mother.

The failed ritual results in taking Alphonse’s entire body and limbs of Edward. To bring back whatever they lost, the brothers set out on a quest to find the Philosopher’s Stone. The way this series culminates from start to end without leaving any loose ends makes it one of the best manga for beginners to date.

With which one of the following manga are you going to start your journey? Feel free to comment down your thoughts and make sure to recommend some other manga like the ones listed above, also don’t forget to share this article with your fellow otaku friends.

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