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1. Firebird (HKアニメワールド: Firebird) Author: Osamu Tezuka

The legendary firebird is an immortal existence, they are reborn in the fire over and over again in the cycle of rebirth, immortal ...... Osamu Tezuka penned this work can be described as a manga history of immortal classics. This work by Osamu Tezuka is an immortal classic in the history of manga, and I don't know how many Japanese anime and manga artists have grown up under its bathing. In addition, in this manga, Tezuka master creatively introduced a large number of novel manga techniques, laying the foundation for the development of Japanese manga in the future.

2. ōkuni (ムジ-大國主)Author/Anhiko Ryoikazu

In the distant past, when the gods rested with mankind, a young slave boy and a royal princess encountered each other in the turbulent times, and wrote a magnificent poem. One of the most famous masterpieces of the famous manga artist Yasuhiko Ryoikazu, this is a magnificent reproduction of the folklore of the Xiamadai era, and is a model of Japanese manga in terms of both drawing technique and plot.

3. Astro Boy (鉄腕阿童木) Author: Osamu Tezuka

The master of manga depicts the future world. Dr. Tenma's son died tragically, and in order to console his sadness, he used high technology to create a robot boy - Astro Boy - with 100,000 horsepower and seven divine powers. -Astro Boy. Since then, Astro and Dr. Chasui have been fighting against the evil forces together. After reading this work, quietly faded away is the beautiful memories of childhood, but the eternal heart of the future and human thinking.

4. Forest Emperor (ジャングル大帝)Author/Harumi Tezuka

Africa, known as the "Black Continent," is home to many wild animals that have lived here for millions of years in peace and quiet, until humans from civilized societies suddenly appeared. The story tells of the sorrows and joys of the three generations of Bongjie's family, the White Lion King, and reveals the truth that life goes on and on. It is a profound exploration of the relationship between human beings and nature, and its vivid descriptions are memorable.

5. Demon Man by Hiroshi Nagai

The story is about Fudoaki, a young man of demon blood, who accidentally tricked himself with the power of the Fandango, and since then he has been in contact with people from all over the world. Nagaiho's masterpiece is full of violent scenes, with visual depictions of killings filling almost every frame. However, the influence of Devilman on Japanese manga is so profound that many of its techniques have been borrowed by future generations.

6. Masked Superman by Shotaro Ishinomori

The hero of Justice has a secret: late at night, he disguises himself as Masked Superman to fight the evil, secret organization, the Demon Party. It's an all-too-traditional story, and the Batman-esque setting seems uninspired even today. But for the Japanese, Shotaro Ishinomori's work is as important as any other, and like Hiroshi Nagai's Devilman, it has inspired a generation of Japanese people.

7. Three Kingdoms by Mitsuki Yokoyama

The Three Kingdoms period in China is the stage for this magnificent historical cartoon. As a masterpiece of historical manga, Sangoku Shiki is a masterpiece in many ways. It won the Manga Artists Association of Japan Award for Excellence in the third year of the Heisei era, and many Japanese readers have learned about the tumultuous history of ancient China through it. In addition, it is one of the most faithful Japanese manga about the Three Kingdoms.

8. Dr. Chin, the Weird Doctor By Osamu Tezuka

BLACK JACK is a mysterious charlatan doctor, who has no official license to practice, but whose artistry is undeniable. He acts according to his own ideas, and in the eyes of the classical authorities, his world is upside down. Osamu Tezuka's masterpiece of social criticism is highly regarded.

9. The Tale of Genji By Yamato Kazunori

Based on the world-famous novel "The Tale of Genji" by Shijibu. Based on the world famous book "The Tale of Genji" by Shijibe, it depicts the decadent and romantic life of Genji in the court, and describes the love between Genji and many women in his life, and recreates the life of Japanese aristocrats in the Heian period. This work by Kazunori Ohgai is one of the most famous works in the history of Japanese manga, and many popular girl manga artists, including CLAMP, were y influenced by this work when they were students.

10. Singijeon by Yukito Kijo

Under the cloudy sky is the town of Scrap Iron, where people's lives are like grass. And above the clouds is Zarem, which is considered a happy place. Ide picks up a broken girl robot in the middle of the scrap metal and gives her a new life, naming her Kairi. As time passes, Kerri observes and interprets this world of despair with her own eyes and her own heart, and lives with the same resilience as the Damascus sword in her hand. ......

11. The Rose of Versailles by Riyoko Ikeda

Taking Revolutionary France as her stage, author Riyoko Ikeda tells the story of the Rose of Versailles, a woman who was born and raised in France in the 1920s. Riyoko Ikeda tells a story with twists and turns. This is a manga for young girls that is highly regarded by both young girls and young boys. The Rose of Versailles is not only gorgeous in its graphics, but also in its characterization, which is a classic, without any of the pretentiousness that comes with it.

12. Fortuna Kid by Rumiko Takahashi

A high school student in Tomoyin-cho becomes the target of Princess Ram, a princess from the Ghost Planet, by chance, and a hilarious comedy of life is staged around the pair and their friends. This is a hilarious classic, with the immortal playboy Zhu Xing Dang becoming a classic figure, and the lovely alien girl Ram also very popular.

13. Battle for Venus by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko

Real, bloody battlefields, tattered uniforms, dirty bases, and cunning, hypocritical politicians. So this is what war is all about. While the pilots of the Gundam and MACROSS end their battles and flirt in brightly lit rooms, the fighters of the Hound Squad are left to struggle in the garbage for survival tomorrow. ...... This game was adapted into a theatrical anime of the same name, which was also a great success.

14. Machine Cat by Fujiko F. Fujio

The kitten created by Fujiko F. Fujio from the twenty-second century, which has no certificate of conformity from the factory, has become the favorite manga character of children in the 1980s and 1990s. Even adults will smile when they see this manga. In the robot cat chest of the subgenre bag, loaded with not those strange and bizarre props, is a lot of unfulfilled dreams of childhood ah.

15. Single Dormitory Bubble By Eisaku Kubuchi

After graduating from high school, Masa comes to Tokyo alone and moves into a single dormitory at Tsurugi Furniture. Here, he faces the choice between career and love, and the conflict between dreams and reality. A Japanese young man's road to success, a single house with many memories. Young people who have dreams should read it, and maybe they can learn from it! ?

16. World of Magic By Shin Mitsuhara

In our lives, all sorts of incredible events happen because we come into contact with the world of magic. The leader of the magical world is the beautiful Misato, who always appears at the right time and guides the people concerned through their own magical world in a way that suits them best. The style of the whole book is similar to Hitchcock's mystery novels, the plot is exciting, often with a twist at the end.

17. Infinite Dweller by Hiroaki Shamura

The immortal Manji takes Rin on a journey of vengeance against Kagehisa Tientsin, whose family has been torn apart, but as the story unfolds, Rin becomes overwhelmed by Kagehisa Tientsin. ...... Infinite Dweller illustrates a world where the madness of sword fights are the norm and the aesthetics of killing are the norm. The world and the aesthetics of the killings are explained to the fullest.

18. Railroader by Yasushi Nagayasu

Mature in style and touching in plot, Yasushi Nagayasu's marvelous skill is evident in this work. The movie of the same name, based on the manga, starred famous Japanese actors Ken Takakura and Ryoko Hiroba.

19. Parasitic Beasts By Myung-Kyun Iwami

A group of mysterious extraterrestrial creatures in the form of spores have come to Earth from outer space, and no one knows where they came from, or where they're going, not even themselves. In order to survive, they parasitize all kinds of creatures, devouring the bodies of their hosts, and even humans have become their targets. They devour and are devoured, they hunt and are hunted, and they struggle to survive.

20. E Level Author/Yoshihiro Togashi

This is the most imaginative work of the ghostly Yoshihiro Togashi. Telling the bizarre story of a foolish alien prince, the whole manga fully embodies Togashi's black humor and the aesthetics of evil. The ingenious plotting and vivid characterization of the manga reflect Togashi's profound skills, and every time you see something unexpected, you can't help but be in awe of him. If you're a Togashi fan, don't miss this one.

21. Five Star Story by Goro Nagano

The fantasy story that spans thousands of years is neither science fiction nor mythology. Its unique and vast worldview often leaves the reader in a fog, and sometimes even the author is a bit confused. The gorgeous MH, the lovely FATIMA, the valiant knights ...... all make the Five Star Story have a certain universality, but the author's capricious setting and the treatment of certain plots and characters make this work with a strong personal color.

22. Dragon Mystery by Roku Sanjo & Hiroshi Inaba

The young boy Dale sets out to save the world and avenge the murder of his teacher, Aban, on a quest to conquer the Great Demon King.

23. Contact Author/Yasutaka

Twin brothers Kazuya and Tatsuya's neighbor Minami, a cute girl, have grown up together, and a subtle triangle has developed. The two baseball-loving brothers share a dream: to bring Minami to Koshien and give her eternal happiness. But on the eve of the finals, a sudden car accident takes Kazuya away forever. With Kazuya's and Minami's dreams on his back, Tatsuya takes to the field.......

24. Motorized Police By Masami Yuki Makoto

The police department set up the Special Vehicle Division 2 to further control crime, and a group of dynamic young people led by Akira Izuno gather together to deal with crime while experiencing the troubles of youth. The movie has been a hit in Japan. Mobile Police has won a number of awards in Japan, and is definitely an excellent SF lifestyle manga. In addition, the OVAs and theatrical releases based on this work are also highly valued classics.

25. Chaos 1/2 by Rumiko Takahashi

In Qinghai, China, there's a place called Spell Springs, where springs of all sizes are dotted about, and each spring has a "scary" legend. Each spring has a "horrible" legend. If someone falls into the spring, a very "horrible" change will happen to them. The story of this game unfolds when the main character, Choma, falls into the "female drowning spring" and has a special body that turns him into a girl.......

26. In addition to its vibrant style, it has a strong sense of justice that is unstoppable. What's even stranger is that many adults also love this work!

27. Borneo by Yumi Tamura

The story is a big one, with many characters and a clear story line. Each character in the story has his or her own unique personality, and there is no similarity between them. They all have their own set of beliefs, their own wishes to achieve, and the existence of love in their hearts. It's an extraordinary piece of work, and it's definitely a classic collector's item for manga fans.

28. Ghosts in the Night by Ichiko Ima

Ryu Iiyu's grandfather, Snail, was both a ghost writer and a magician with the ability to communicate with the supernatural world. After his death, he left behind a powerful dragon demon, Aura, to guard his grandson Ritsu. All kinds of mysterious events are happening around Ritsu, and it seems that he, like his grandfather, will be working with ghosts and monsters all his life. ...... The "100 Ghosts of the Night" is scary, but isn't it even more scary to see how people's hearts are being misled?

29. The Angelic Sanctuary By Yuki Kaori

The delinquent boy Mudou Kasana is the reincarnation of the Archangel Alexiel, and because of his forbidden love for Shara, his powers awaken and the world is destroyed. In search of Shara's soul, Kshana embarks on a journey from hell to the heavenly realm. ...... Yuki Kaori's manga really has a heart-thumping charm, with a grand story structure that goes far beyond the usual understanding of girl's manga!

30. Double Star Chronicles by Minako Narita

This is one of the few manga with a strong sense of reality, and the story is very close to reality. A pair of twin Famous Star brothers have been appearing as one person to others until Annie realizes it, and each begins to perfect the other half of their personality. The story seems to be a light one, not too intense, but with a strong human touch that is very relatable, making it a classic in its own right.

31.X Author/CLAMP

At the end of the century, the fate of mankind and the survival of the world depends on a showdown between the Dragons of Heaven and the Dragons of Earth. A young man named Shin Megami Tensei is the key to all of this, but after he makes his choice, a much harsher reality awaits him. ...... "Fate" is the word that comes up most often in this movie, and it seems that everyone is burdened with misfortune. The CLAMP is destroying the characters as well as the readers' hearts!

32. Kempo by Takaya Ryoki

The teenager Fukamachi Kiyoshi accidentally gets the Johto armor, and his classmate Makishima Jaworu gets another set. From now on, they will have to face the pursuit of animalized soldiers sent by the mysterious organization Knox. Gradually, the secret of the origin and future of mankind becomes clear. ...... Author Ryoki Takaya's imagination is admirable, and his work, which is still being serialized, is a classic in its depiction of good versus evil and strong versus weak!

33. Love by Ozaki Minami

Koji Nanjo's unrepentant love for Izumi and his self-mutilating sacrifices have touched the hearts of all the women in the manga fandom as well as a small percentage of the men, making it a classic of the classics in the BL manga genre. In the female readers tearfully chanting Ozaki Minami as "diva", "beauty", "Ms. Minami" at the same time although some male readers whispered as "Minami Aunt". Nan Aunt", "Nan Sister-in-law", "Nan Aunt", but it still can't shake the No.1 position of "Absolute Love"

34. Basketball Flyer by Yuuhiko Inoue

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A youthful, upwardly mobile work that gets the reader's blood pumping. The main character Sakuragi Hanamichi, Ryukawa Maple and so on became the idol in the hearts of countless readers, and the depiction of the basketball game stimulated the youth's love of basketball, and once set off the basketball fever. After the TV version of the cartoon with the same name was broadcasted on TV stations all over China, it aroused strong reactions from all walks of life and caused people to think y about the relationship between cartoons and young people.

35. Diablo by Ichiichi Akihara

Mr. Ichiichi Akihara creates an incredible, unimaginable and strange space in this work. From angels to demons, the power of science and magic are intertwined ...... The protagonist, D__S, is a man-made creature from the old century, whose power is unstoppable, and whose powerful magical attacks are depicted magnificently. After a long hiatus, the series has recently resumed publication in ULTRA JUMP.

36. Mine Shock By Takahashi Nun

This is a somber and grim story that depicts real and brutal crimes, as well as the evils and desires that lie in the hearts of people. We see the cold-hearted Iida and the real world that is even colder than he is, and the shocking scenes are quite powerful. Mine Shock has a certain degree of social relevance, and its bold analysis of the heart is even more praiseworthy.

37. The Legend of Chao-Sao By Yasuko Nagayasu

Ritsu, a young girl growing up in a poor fishing village in Hokkaido, travels to Tokyo alone after her mother runs off with someone else and her grandfather's whereabouts are unknown. Around Ritsu, people from all walks of life enact the sweet and sour of real life. ...... This is the monumental work of manga master Yongan Qiao, a shockingly realistic manga of life, and the twists and turns are truly tear-jerking.

38. GTO By Ken Fujisawa

There are so many stories of invincible high school students that people get tired of them, so the invincible delinquent turns into a teacher, and continues his extraordinary experiences at school. Sympathizing with the weak, punishing the evil and promoting the good, Eikichi Onizuka's actions, though seemingly far from what a teacher should do, gained the respect and love of the students. GTO is one of the most successful works of recent years and has been adapted into many forms.

39. Kaguya Hime Author/Reiko Shimizu

Why is it that children living on the island die once they reach the age of sixteen? And what kind of creature is the so-called "Kaguya-hime"? Jing, Yu, Bea and others returned to the island to investigate this matter, but was involved in one incident after another ...... Shimizu Reiko superb work, from the first book let people can not bear to let go, the plot twists and turns interlocking, is the Shimizu FANS absolutely can not miss the classic.

40.JOJO Wonderful Adventure Author / Araki Fei Luyan

Through six generations of great adventure stories, to "survival" as the key word, Araki Fei Luyan show his imagination like a wild horse, creating a one by one bizarre "JOJO" world. JOJO" world. With its bizarre and biting style and breathtaking plot, the series has been a must-read for young manga fans for many years, and almost never gets boring. Currently, the sixth installment of the series, "Ocean of Stone," is being serialized in Shonen Jump.

41. MACROSS 7 TRASH By Haruhiko Miki-moto

In the intergalactic migrant ship group MACROSS 7, a high-speed jet-sweat-skate sport is popular, and a talented teenager named Shiba Midoshiba makes a name for himself, and is noticed by the military's Ensign Mahala. During her investigation, she discovers an interesting rumor that the boy may be Captain Max's illegitimate son. A sequel to the famous anime MACROSS manga.

42. HUNTERxHUNTER By Yoshihiro Togashi

Jie, a young boy, sets out to become a hunter in search of his father, and along the way, he befriends Kurapika, Raioli, and Kiara. After passing the hunter's exams, they are faced with a formidable opponent known as the Mirage Brigade. Much of the setting is reminiscent of Yoshihiro Togashi's earlier "Hakushuuu," but the author's approach and storytelling skills have become much more skillful.

43. The Myth of the Palace of Constellations By Ruka Touki

Breathing new life into the traditional ancient Greek myths, it creates the characters of Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus, and overturns the black-and-white world view of the manga world by starting to look at life from a gray perspective. The main line is Hades' everlasting love for Bethany, with the love of friends and siblings as the secondary lines, interpreting a twisted and moving story, and the author's transformation of his drawing skills after the sixth and seventh books has also surprised people a bit!

44. The Poor Nobleman by Ai Morinaga

A very classic plotting, characterization, and berserk laughs, this is one of the best of the best that every manga fan should not miss. The style isn't beautiful, but it's relatable, and it's made up of short stories rather than long ones, giving you a sense of coming back to yourself. The most classic thing is that it can play the role of the happy fruit, let you in the most disillusioned time to think: there are people worse off than me!

45. Multiple Personality Detective by Akiyu Tajima

Can you imagine a person with multiple personalities? There's even a murderous personality among them. The protagonist, Amamiya Kazuhiko, lost his companions in a fire during his kindergarten years... no, I should say that all of his companions have been gathered into one person, including the murderer at that time...

Taishima Akiyu's gory and gory images are almost deliberately stimulating to the nerves of the eye, and Oshima Tsuka's mysterious story is destined to be a manga that is impossible to put down...

Many people have multiple personalities in their bodies. I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to get out of this one.

46. The Three Cat's Eye Sisters Author/Kitajoji

Titsuko and her three sisters run the Cat's Eye bar, but they're actually highly skilled thieves. ...... This manga is based on the American TV series Charlie's Angels. The story is based on the American television series Charlie's Angels, and Kitajo's detailed and realistic drawing style is fully expressed in this work, with a romantic ending, and Kitajo is definitely one of the most sensational of all manga artists.

47. Miyamoto Musashi by Yuuhiko Inoue

The legend of Miyamoto Musashi, the genius of Japanese swordsmanship, the genius of Japanese novels, Eiji Yoshikawa, and the genius of Japanese manga, Yuuhiko Inoue, are combined in Miyamoto Musashi. The three combined in "Miyamoto Musashi" is a manga about fighting techniques, but instead of the usual unbelievable killing techniques, there are real sword fights, blood and flesh, and under Inoue's knife-like sharpness, you will really feel how cruel the world of swords is.

48. The Legend of Kabuto by Kentaro Miura

Tsu and Griffiths meet, and from then on, they work together in the Order of the Hawk, striving for their goals in life. But as fate would have it, they embarked on different paths. ...... A magnificent work of art that is rarely seen in recent times, the entanglement between the two men is the center of the story, and the disorienting plot and visually striking graphics add a strong magical touch to the work. The characters are well drawn and the story is well organized.

49. Fengshen Yanyi (封神演义) By Ryu Fujisaki

This popular manga is based on the Chinese classic "Fengshen Yanyi" (封神演义), but there is no connection between the story and the original. It starts out as the familiar story of Taigongwang leading an army against Dasi, but then gets more and more complicated and bizarre. It's worth mentioning that this game has been extremely successful in its characterization, with characters such as Pu Xian, Yang Jian, and Tai Gong Wang y rooted in the hearts of the people!

50. Guarding My Earth by Hinata Sawaki

A high school student, Arisu, has the same memories of his past life as 8-year-old Wheel, and five other high school students have the same memories as they do, and it seems that there is a common destiny behind these seven people. The fate of these seven people seems to have a **** common destiny behind them. Karma is intertwined, and the memories of their past lives are intertwined with their reality, and at the same time affect the future. ...... This is an excellent work that is full of thrilling atmosphere and immersive, which is regarded as the pinnacle of the SF type of manga by many people.

51. King of Chess By Ken Oda

The world of Go is one in which black and white are intertwined, and victory or defeat is only a matter of thought. The story begins when a young student with no knowledge of Go, Hikaru Shinto, finds an old board in his attic with the soul of a genius player attached to it. ...... never imagined that the depths of Go could be told in a comic book in such a way that even people with no knowledge of the game could have fun

52. 金田一少年的事件薄 作者/天树征丸

"In the name of my grandfather, I swear that the murderer is ......!!!" The grandson of the famous Japanese detective Kaneda Ikosuke Kaneda Ikichi is also a famous detective, and the endless ingenious ways of killing people are solved in front of him one by one. This manga is a masterpiece of the Benga school of deduction manga with its amazing ideas. The TV series and anime of the same name are also well worth watching

53. A Moment in Time by Rumiko Takahashi

Goyo, a failed student, lives in an old wooden apartment called A Moment in Time, where he is joined by other strange tenants who have no money, no power, and a lot of energy. They have no money or power, but all of them have a lot of power. One quiet afternoon, a beautiful new janitor, Ryoiko, brings a new spring to the apartment and to Gojyo. From then on, Goyo has a new direction in life, he has to lead a woman out of the valley of life, and he has to learn how to write "love".

54. Saint Seiya by Masami Kuruta

Masami Kuruta's series of warriors fighting for the gods is full of charisma, and the most striking thing about it is the magnificent set of holy clothes. The "Zodiac", "Emperor of the Sea", and "Underworld" are all extremely exciting, and the personalities of both the enemy and the enemy are well represented. Saints Row is the most complete of Masami Kurata's works, and it has an extraordinary significance for readers in China.

55. Hokuto Shinken by Tetsuo Hara & Takeshi Toshinobu

Adapted from the bestselling novel, Kenjiro's line, "Omae wa sugu ni die ni de iる!" (You're going to die soon!) is a great example of how to make the best use of your time. (You're about to die) has become a classic line. In the author's fictional environment of the decline of human civilization, friendship, affection ...... and all the order established by reason need to be maintained by strength. The main character carries a heavy destiny, in a life and death struggle at the same time experience the sadness and joy of life, but also shows the preciousness of human nature.

57. Yoru Hakushu By Yoshihiro Togashi

The protagonist, Yusuke Urayasu, is a detective in the spirit world, and he works with his companions to eliminate the demons that are doing harm to the human world. ...... The plot is lively, and the four protagonists are very full of life, and the antagonists, Rudy Togashi and Sensui, are very well known to the public as well. The ending of Hakushuu is controversial amongst manga fans, with two contrasting opinions. But regardless, it is a highly entertaining and readable manga.

58. Glass Mask by Suzue Muchi

Maya Kitajima, a young girl famous for her fantasy plays, has many intense conflicts with her rival, the beautiful girl Yabu, in the play Red Sky Girl. Each of the characters in the play is well portrayed in their various emotional relationships, and their naturalistic dialogues are well received by the public. It was a popular romance manga at the time, with a large number of supporters among readers.

59. Tokyo Angel Bodyguard by Yoshiki Nakamura

In the year 2020, Tokyo, a city of criminals, is in a state of shock. High school student Red Moon Si is living on the streets due to the death of her parents, who were police officers, and has no choice but to become the bodyguard of her classmate Shirakami Ryuji, the leader of the Kanto Dragon Nine Dragons. ...... This is a popular manga for adults, which has been serialized in the girl's manga bi-monthly magazine Hana & Yume, with a dramatic plot. This is a popular manga that has been serialized in the girl's manga half-magazine "Hana and Dream", and its plot has ups and downs, and its portrayal of the feelings of the characters is also very well done!

60. I'S By Masakazu Katsura

The story of a three-year crush, with its delicate psychological descriptions, has evoked the deep-seated emotions of countless boys. In this work, Katsura Masakazu fully demonstrates his beautiful and soft style of painting, and several lovely female protagonists are full of charm. Only those who have experienced the sweetness and sourness of first love can truly realize what I'S is all about. Perhaps you will suddenly realize that I'S is your own ...... !

61. Ieyasu Tokugawa, the Shadow Warrior By Tetsuo Hara

The Battle of Sekigahara was in full swing when Ieyasu Tokugawa was assassinated by ninjas. Before his death, Ieyasu asks the Shadow Warrior to pretend to be him to fulfill his long-cherished dream of unifying the world, while on the other side of the battlefield, Shimabukuro spreads the news of Ieyasu's death. ...... Thrilling story, truly a man's manga. Tetsuo Hara's hardcore manga style is well reflected in this "Shadow Warrior Tokugawa Ieyasu", and his use of big scenes is also very skillful. .

62. The Most Traveled Journey by Kazuya Minekura

Familiar names such as Sanzang and Wukong are used once again, but in The Most Traveled Journey the image of the characters of the Chinese classic Journey to the West is completely changed. The characters are modern in their speech, clothing, and behavior. The only thing that makes it easier to accept are the battles with the demons (which are of course changed in image). Kazuya Minekura's drawings are excellent and add a lot of color to this work.

63. The Sneaky Detective Han Hanyu Ryo By Kitajoji

Leave the word XYZ on the message boards at Shinjuku Station and you'll find the famous private detective Han Hanyu Ryo and his partner, Makimura Kaoru. In the course of one difficult and dangerous mission after another, the distinctive personalities of each character come to life, and many of the episodes have become classics for manga fans. This is the perfect expression of Kitaoji's style, and it's a masterpiece!

64. Peacock King by Makoto Ogino

After a series of demon-busting stories, the center of the story is the fateful battle between the protagonist Peacock King and the King of the Heavenly Serpents. Although the ending is a bit of a cliffhanger, it's a good one overall. In fact, more than the traditional storyline, it's Ogino's personalized, gorgeous and brutal drawing style that is the most appealing element.

65. Seven Dragon Balls by Akira Toriyama