Nominate the best Manga you ever read. [Archive]

Fugu

Jun 16, 2002, 13:10

Twisted asked for to you nominate the best Anime that you ever saw and I resolved to complement it with this enquiry about the best Manga.
Watsuki Nobuhiro's "Rurouni Kenshin" stills as my favorite.

TomAsInfinity

Jun 17, 2002, 01:38

I haven't reall read many Manga books. I read more of the Viz pulp graphic novels and even that is limited. It's pretty harsh at times and very violent, but I really like "Sanctuary" and "Strain" with art by the masterful Ryoichi Ikegami. I am not sure if I can name my fave Manga, but my fave artist is Ikegami. You really need to check out his attention to detail in some of the landscape drawings he does to know the upper end of magnificence in comic-book art

Harvey

Jun 18, 2002, 00:29

ジョジョの奇棒な冒険。
Jojo no kimyou na bouken.
jojo's strange adventure?

cool stuff

Scott

Jul 28, 2002, 04:53

I find Ranma 1/2 both hilarious and entertaining to read.

Shinmeiryu

Jul 30, 2002, 12:06

Love Hina for me. It's the only long running manga I've completed in its entirety. Though a typical shounen-romance storyline, the character development was a strong factor.

Motoko Aoyama is good. Why else would I have this forum name. :)

Kiryoku

Jul 30, 2002, 19:12

Blade of the immortal and Rurouni Kenshin. :)

nukleareraffe

Jul 31, 2002, 05:37

Vagabond is by far the best I know. I love Miyamoto Musashi, it's a great story.

moyashi

Aug 1, 2002, 09:23

Have you read the novel series too by the name "Miyamoto Musashi", Eiji Yoshikawa?

Also, Musashi also has a book out called "Go Rin no Wa" or "Book of 5 Rings".
It's Musashi's interpretation of his technique with a mixture of the classic milatary Arts of Sun Tzu.

:)

nukleareraffe

Aug 3, 2002, 00:22

Yes, i read the novel, but it was a shortened german version. One day i'll try the japanese full version.

I've also seen the Mifune movies. They are really good, too. The "gorin no sho" is quite interesting, but i don't know anybody who understood the sword-technique part. I do Iaido and Aikido, but if you just read it it's very hard to understand.

Eiji Yoshikawa also wrote a niece piece on Toyotomi Hideyoshi. I think it shows the life in the sengoku period really good. Well, it's a novel.

MHtrStevie

Aug 3, 2002, 05:49

Although I really did enjoy "Video Girl Ai", it recently was replaced on the top of my manga list by "Lone Wolf and Cub". Absolutely stunning...

I really did like Kenshin as well, though...

:confused:

nukleareraffe

Aug 6, 2002, 20:10

Yeah, Lone Wolf and Cub (or Okami) is really good. But it is more "art" than the usual manga-style, what makes it a little more difficult to read i think.

animecartoons

Apr 15, 2003, 23:50

RANMA 1/2! RANMA 1/2! :D

lineartube

Apr 16, 2003, 00:53

Ikegami... love it! I have a few manga issues of Crying Freeman and the artwork is beautiful.
But my favourite manga has to be Ghost In The Shell by Masamune Shirow. The guy doesn't just draw, he writes some of the best sci-fi covert-ops stories I have ever read.
On a merit note, the first manga I read and still love was Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira. The movie didn't made justice to it.

yoshipool

Apr 18, 2003, 10:41

20th century boys by naoki urasawa :)

Ancella

Apr 21, 2003, 22:38

I like GTO and rurouni Kenshin:D

#nukleareraffe
well... I'm a kendoist. And you right, it's hard to understand if you just read it. You play Iaido?? wow!!!:cool:
It's hard to look for Iaido dojo around here
:( hicks... hicks....

Erik

Apr 21, 2003, 22:43

Originally posted by Ancella
I like GTO and rurouni Kenshin:D

I'm noticing a pattern here... <g>

Ancella

Apr 21, 2003, 22:48

hahaha....:D
But... I really like it both;)

Kiya_Sama

Apr 21, 2003, 23:05

Not to sound redundant but I vote for
GTO

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NARUTO

:clap:

animecartoons

Apr 23, 2003, 05:04

The best manga:

Ranma 1/2
Mars
Paradise Kiss
Inu-Yasha
X/1999
I.N.V.U.

Marc

Apr 23, 2003, 10:47

Originally posted by animecartoons
RANMA 1/2! RANMA 1/2! :D

I don't know if it's the best, but it's the funniest I've ever read:D
Inuyasha is great but it's almost identical to the anime, so there're no surprises. Rurouni Kenshi is a classic. Nah, I don't know, there so many great artwork that I can't nominate one.

Wait, wait! Just remembered, Crayon Shin-chan is the funniest manga ever :D

atuum

Apr 24, 2003, 09:17

Has to be
Blade of the immortal
for me. Genius work!

atuum

Luz-chan

Apr 25, 2003, 02:14

Hm....it's a toughy for me. I have a lot of favorites, but here's the short version:
Chobits
Rurouni Kenshin
Gravitation(the Remix, too *sly giggle*)
Utena
Inu Yasha
Ranma 1/2
Card Captor Sakura
X/1999
Fushigi Yuugi
Ayashi no Ceres

Saiyuki

Apr 30, 2003, 21:20

GTO and Scryed for me

youki

Jun 3, 2003, 08:04

I like Angel Sanctuary, X/1999 and Kenshin the best.
But Mars is also great.

tasuki

Jun 3, 2003, 09:30

For me 僕の地球を守って (Please save my earth) is at the top.

NANGI

Jun 3, 2003, 10:38

Konnichiwa Minasan!

I like those Manga.

SF Manga : COBRA
Sports Manga : SLAM DUNK
Action Manga : SPRIGGAN, APPLE SEED, KOUKAKUKIDOUTAI, KUJAKU OH, Master KEATON
Classic Manga : 11nin iru, DEVIL MAN, Hi no Tori
Fantasy Manga : Nausica, GRANT LEAUVAS, EARTHIAN
Comedy Manga : Stop HIBARI-KUN
Other Manga : HIKARU no GO
Do you know ALL MANGA?:D

NANGI

Maciamo

Jun 4, 2003, 12:50

I have read only "Genji Monogatari" and "Master Keaton" in manga, and I like both. I don't like unrealistic manga (that is fantasy, SF...) nor shojo ones.

ben

Jun 11, 2003, 14:53

Holy ...

have you all been sleeping? (except nangi))Have any of you read the masterpiece of literature called "Nausicca and the Valley of the Wind"?
This one blew me away be the sheer scope of story, depth pf thought and feeling, and mastery of art. You will laugh, cry, and come out after reading it a changed person. I sh*t you not.

Oh yeah, Mugen no Junin (Blade of the Immortal) is pretty good too.
Love, Ben

tasuki

Jun 11, 2003, 15:43

I read it in Japanese just a couple months ago. The sheer scope of it! It does a good job of dwarfing the movie and putting other Miyazaki movies in perspective... I found that Monoke Hime was very much in line with the Nausicaa manga. One could almost point out their counterparts... But I tend to agree with you that the scope of the anime/manga knowledge of several posters on this board is quite limited...

Saiyuki

Jun 11, 2003, 17:12

i'm going to have to changhe my earlier post

MPD Psycho is one of best manga i have ever read. has anyone else read it

Eito

Jun 12, 2003, 09:34

I think Lonewolf and Cub is awesome. It's my favorite of all the manga I've read. Ranma 1/2 was pretty good also.

Himura

Jun 21, 2003, 08:39

I love all mangas with swords and superhuman powers... so my nominations are -ruroni kenshin -vagabond -X (and many more^^)
@ Ancella: -Yeah, in germany itｴs hard as well to find a good Iaido or Kendo - Dojo :(

Shadow

Jun 21, 2003, 12:47

I love Nausicaa, H2, Touch (just watched it over again), and Love Hina. Some of them may be old titles; especially in Mr. Mitsuru Adachi's works that had been published in Shojo Comics since 1976.

Mr. Adachi have really captured the emotions and the fluctuating feelings that we humans have... He shows us that reality is harsh and not everything turns out as expected... Hmmm... Are there any other Mr. Adachi's fans out there? Or is it only me who is crazy about his work?

Souske

Jun 21, 2003, 13:09

I would have to say that Inital D and Chobits are really cool and I like them.
I also like my avatar hehehe :) :D

Honeyman

Jun 25, 2003, 16:16

Having still to read many manga, I can still make a contribution to this topic:-

Mugen no Jyuunin- The artwork`s seemnigly calmed down a bit now, but it`s still very beautiful and the artist as his own great style.

Plus, I`m liking:-

Tenjyo Tenge- Also quite well drawn and seemingly ahs a plot for a fighting manga.

One Piece- You`ll probably call me a kid for this suggestion, and you`d be right. I don`t care, there`s something about it that for the first time in ages has got me intersted in something really popular.

Beck- A manga about the troubles and successes of a band is quite interesting for me and there aren`t many others out there.

Bleach- Again< maybe it`s artistic appreciation of the work, but as I intend to understand the story more and more I`m finding this series still enjoyable.

GTO- I think follks already know why.

That`s all for now.

aaron

Jun 26, 2003, 06:09

I don't know:confused: . There are so many to choose from but I would say "Stone Action".

Ancella

Jun 29, 2003, 22:06

Hei Himura,:wave:
Have you read ginryu?? I've read some, and I think I'll like it.
Yeah.... It's so hard to find a good iaido and kendo dojo. I've join a kendo dojo in my Univ. but.... I'm more interesting in Japanesse dojo's. The only problem is.. the dojo is 3 hour away from my city :p hehehe...
I heard that iaido used real sword, is that true???

Doetje

Jun 30, 2003, 19:10

I'm currently still reading my first manga series ever, being Naruto, and I think the drawings own. Too bad I have to read em in French, but hey, I'm glad I canr ead em ! :cool:

Peachgirldb

Jul 2, 2003, 13:05

My favorite manga are a few one shots:

Promise by Keiko Nishi
Since You've Been Gone by Keiko Nishi
They Were 11 by Moto Hagio
The Changeling by Shio Sato

These were published in a book called Four Shoujo Stories..has anyone seen it?

Also, I like I.N.V.U., Sailor Moon, Peach Girl, Inuyasha, Fake, Parasyte, and wow, I miss Harlem Beat, I've never read another sports manga that I liked! I read a lot more too..

Tare. Aura Violette

Jul 12, 2003, 02:17

hmm.....

I say "Naruto" :happy:

KoranRi

Jul 12, 2003, 14:31

Although I don't read a lot of manga...I'd have to say Dragon Knights (has a funny side to it, but gets serious later..still keeps some humor tho), Fushigi Yuugi (great plot, characters, good humor, etc) and Saiyuki (plot, charcters...etc [i love goku and hakkai] )
random quote:
"You're not my master!"
"Yes I am! I'm....in drag."
"How shameful..."
-Dragon Knights vol. 1

U have to read the manga to get that. It's halirous!
:silly: :giggle:

marco75

Jul 16, 2003, 20:58

Battle Angel Alita, no contest. (known as jimu = Gun Dream in Japan) It's actually more popular in the West than it is in Japan.

I also like Fist of the North Star Master Edition, they did a really good job colorizing Tetsuo Hara's b/w artwork. Check it out!

Tare. Aura Violette

Jul 17, 2003, 10:06

I'm finding "Dragon Knights" to be very enjoyable as well

quite funny ^_^

shoujou-ai btw

beefhotpot

Jul 17, 2003, 17:09

I'm sure I haven't read a very large variety of titles compared to a lot of folks here, but I absolutely adore Love Hina. I didn't like the anime that much though and I have yet to finish the series. I've only read through volume 11.

I also like Chobits quite a bit, though I've only read two volumes. The titles in the U.S. Shonen Jump are really fun too, especially Naruto.

Sgt. Wang

Aug 3, 2003, 04:14

RUROUNI KENSHIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!

Well also there's Evangelion and Naruto.....................but.................
RUROUNI KENSHIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

eeiko

Aug 3, 2003, 19:09

The Ayashi no Ceres manga volumes are my personal favourite. Yuuhi has me in hysterics :D

Also, Full moon wo Sagashite is a cute story.

Akaikiri

Aug 10, 2003, 10:29

Oooh ... my all-time fav manga series is SLAM DUNK by Takehiko Inoue ... ^_^ ...

Gackt's Twin Fan

Aug 10, 2003, 23:24

RUROUNI KENSHIN! RUROUNI KENSHIN!!!! :happy: ;) :D :p :clap: :cool:

skunkworks

Mar 15, 2004, 14:20

Blade of the Immortal

Read it and find out why it's one of the best mangas ever.

evasuka

Mar 16, 2004, 07:54

:D The Story of the five stars!!!!!! :D
"the five star stories" as is should be know
i nominate nagumo for his old but still yet popular works
:cool:

Hachiko

Mar 16, 2004, 09:38

My favorites:

Chrno Crusade
Full Moon wo Sagashite
Inu Yasha
Di Gi Charat
Love Hina
Full Metal Panic
FLCL
Sailor Moon
Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne
Dragon Ball
and too many to mention.....I have refined taste, nyo. :smug:

Maciamo

Mar 16, 2004, 11:22

So far, I'd say :

- Naruto
- Chobits
- Kimi ga nozomu eien

EscaFlowne

Mar 16, 2004, 22:12

Escaflowne and Naruto!

touzokushoujo

Mar 17, 2004, 05:40

I'd have to say:

Inuyasha
Shaman King
Ranma 1/2
Hikaru no Go
Rayearth
Saint Tail
:D

Hachiko

Mar 18, 2004, 05:44

I forgot...AZUMANGA DAIOH! :p

blackorchid

Mar 18, 2004, 05:55

I haven't read much manga, but i'm kinda surprised no one said Evangalion. i rather liked it; i thought it was and interesting, and very different, look at the series. (GTO is also very good)

Christine

Mar 18, 2004, 11:35

The best Manga I have read. Thats got to be Love Hina it's so friggi'n funny!

Agaponeo

Mar 18, 2004, 14:05

The one that I preffer most.. is.....

Maison Ikkoku... I really loved it...

And the second... F.Compo (Family Compo)

+Seraphim+

Mar 24, 2004, 11:59

Definently Angel Sanctuary! It rocks! You should read it! :giggle:

Eternal Wind

Mar 24, 2004, 21:27

The one that I preffer most.. is.....

Maison Ikkoku... I really loved it...

And the second... F.Compo (Family Compo)
YES!! :beer:
I love Maison Ikkoku!! :rose:
I love the anime better!! :cool:
The ending was so good!! :clap: :beer:

+Seraphim+

Mar 24, 2004, 23:32

I love the ending them to Maisson Ikkoku. It's really pretty and relaxing. ^_^ Does no one else llike Angel Sanctuary here??

Eternal Wind

Mar 24, 2004, 23:59

Oh!! I like it!
Too bad it's a short in storyline......

+Seraphim+

Mar 26, 2004, 02:24

Oh!! I like it!
Too bad it's a short in storyline......

Are you talking about the anime? I was wondering because the manga is hardly a short in storyline. It's 21 volumes long and very deep! I love it! But, yes. The anime only covers the first two volumes of the manga. It's gets SOOOO much better. Especially when Lucifer and all the cool as Satans come around. I like alot of the angels too!

nikki_the_insane

Mar 26, 2004, 07:22

Oh, this may seem a little repeatitive but I love the Inuyasha Manga. Yes, much better versus the anime of it. I also have a certain longing and loving for Rurouni Kenshin. Been reading it on this one site that the guy translated the original.

Gaki

Mar 26, 2004, 08:13

GTO,
Kyo kara ore wa.

Golgo_13

Mar 26, 2004, 08:23

Golgo 13
Tiger Mask
Karate Baka Ichidai
Wild Seven

Dream Time

Mar 29, 2004, 23:26

Slam Dunk

beautiful artwork,realistic basketball,inspiring story,exciting,funny and sometimes sad,
the manga shows the author Takehiko Inoue really knows and loves basketball
Slam Dunk inspired me to play basketball

and this manga opened up a new genre,'basketball manga'

TwistedMac

Mar 30, 2004, 22:24

naruto and vulgar ghost daydream.. and full metal alchemist... i didnt wanna say 3 but i couldnt leave that one out >_<

TwistedMac

Mar 30, 2004, 22:27

I forgot...AZUMANGA DAIOH! :p

the anime, yes.. its my favourite anime of all time.. but the manga.. it's not even near the anime in greatness.. id go so far as to say it's rather dull actually >_<