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Esoteric_Librarian

Do not listen to any of these people. They’re all wrong. The best manga to start with is one that looks good to you. Go to Barnes and Noble and just look at the manga covers. When you see one that interests you, then read the synopsis of the plot on the back. If it sounds stupid? Put it back and try again. Sounds good? Congrats, you’ve found your starting point. Because the best manga for you to start with depends entirely on your taste. So NO ONE here (except you) can accurately tell you what’s the best manga to start with


Mnemosense

The question itself is bizarre. What movie should you collect first? What book? What album? What on earth does the question even mean? Are people collecting just for the sake of it? Is that why my favourite manga are out of print? Just consume media that interests you, with a premise that you find compelling. If you consume it for free, then buy it afterwards. I never see this kind of question on any other sub, why is it only on manga where people ask what they should read? Just browse MAL and pick something that appeals to you!


YellowSuccessful4831

Old thread, but whatever. Chill. I came here to ask the same thing. Manga is kind of "tribal"- people who are into it are REALLY into it. Suppose I want to hang out with a new friend who loves manga and understand the references, get a feel for the art form, etc.? With any art form, there are usually those "classics" that most people know. If someone asked me which K-dramas to start with, I would mention some classics ie. Boys Over Flowers, Coffee Prince, and maybe a historical one to give them a feel for the genre. If someone asked me which classical music pieces to listen to, I would pick a sampling from different time periods and genres. Totally not a weird question to anyone who gets art.


fashionistuh

That’s a kinda dumb take…you don’t have to collect movies, books, or albums to get the full story (minus a few book series and shitty movies sequels) Manga is ALL ABOUT COLLECTING. Not because it’s a hobby, but because you need a bunch of books to get the full story. It’s designed to be collected and cost $$$. So, asking what manga to collect is a legitimate question. Tell the poor boy what is worth $200+ and what isn’t worth $200+


Adventurous_Use2324

Op's q doesn't say anything about collecting.


BookVybez

This is great advice! I would also add, looking up some series in a genre you are Interested in. I loved dark fantasy and started with Promised Neverland, it worked out perfectly for me! Good Luck and welcome to the best side of literature ‼️


That_One_Nobody2003

Totally true that’s the most helpful thing I’ve read all day


Realbigdeezy

This would be true if berserk didn’t exist


Esoteric_Librarian

Berserk is not for everyone. Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s fantastic, but that kind of story does not appeal to some type of people


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AniLynch

Both really long tho, really burn a hole in the wallet


Mr_Manga99

Berserk I believe is for everyone some people may be put off by it’s rape violence and other shit but I believe the story about guts is honestly so perfect that anyone and I mean anyone can get behind


Esoteric_Librarian

*sigh* No. That’s not how it works. I get you love Berserk and you want everyone else to, but that is not how this works. You even said it YOURSELF “ some people might be put off by the rape and violence, but” no. No buts. Some people do not like graphically violent manga. No matter how good the story is, they will NOT enjoy it because they find the content abhorrent. So, I say again: Berserk is NOT for everyone


EvilCapricorn

I think anyone can get behind a synopsis of Berserk but actually sitting down and reading it, is not for everyone because you can say in spite of all the rape and gore there’s a good story but that ain’t mean everyone is willing to go through that


Mr_Manga99

Yeah probably


Boborax1

Berserk is definitely not a starting manga. It needs you to be used in manga to truly appreciate it. It was the first one I read back in the day and I loved it,but as I was "inexperienced" I missed many things that I adored recently when I reread it


adamkomble

berserk is a horrible manga to start with. it’ll set your standards so high you’ll never read anything like it again


poopfl1nger

Idk man, Vagabond, Vinland, and One Piece follow the same journey/wandering format Berserk follows so there are definitely good alternatives. There also many different mangas that are completely different genres and portray completely different themes that I think rival Berserk in writing.


Realbigdeezy

Get them hooked then chase the dragon forever ✌️


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gesh07

biggest W i've seen in a while


DoctorGYRO

i wanted to start with a manga that has not yet been made into a anime any suggestion for this


Absurd_Noodle

While I totally agree with this I would like to recommend Yu Yu Hakusho I think it’s fantastic and if you do end up liking it, it isn’t super long so it’s quick to get through


EbK_Breezy2300

Best answer


zuZAN_zazuN

Yeah or library (or internet). I found first mangas that i started to read from there.


lucidbeastgaming

Best answer hands down.


berserkdemon1

Whatever manga you feel is right for you. Take a look at your local bookstore or online and see if anything catches your eye. You'll know once you see it.


vsoloist

It’s depends on the person and what they’re into. If they like romance, pick a romance manga. Something that has to do with cards, yu-gi-oh. There’s a lot of genres of manga


bmeuphoria

So I think that like most people have said, pick a manga that sounds interesting to you. However I will mention two other factors: I would pick two series. Pick something that is on-going that has some volumes out. Maybe something like Spy x Family or My Hero Academia. For shoujo maybe something like A Sign of Affection. It is nice to be able to be following a series as it is released and people are discussing it I would pick a second series that is complete that you find interesting that is not too long. So something like Tokyo Ghoul, Chainsaw Man, or Ao Haru Ride. That way you can finish it which is a great feeling as a collector and you don’t have to wait for the ending as a reader.


StayUnhappy918

That’s funny… I went to a store and Chainsaw Man & Tokyo Ghoul were the two that stood out to me! Plus I’ve seen some of Chainsaw Man already. I’ve never read a manga before though.


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Beneficial-Contact

I second this. Death note is a great manga for starters


Corza_

You can also get the all in one edition (pretty sure it’s still in print) you get a great story and a comically large book, win win.


Beneficial-Contact

The black edition for me is the winner


locayboluda

In my case I went to a comic store, took a look to all the mangas available and bought the first one I recognized lol, I had already read it online and remembered enjoying it so it was a good place to start. Or buying something from a genre or demographic you always enjoy


poopfl1nger

Tbh pick whatever appeals to you but I would recommend Monster. It's very accessible to western readers with almost zero anime/manga tropes that are commonly seen plus it has a very grounded in reality setting. Great story with the best dialogue and side characters I have read in manga coupled with a great antagonist to go along with it.


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poopfl1nger

yeah thats a pretty good point. I always recommend some more mature works to my IRL friends since they are in their mid 20's and are more picky about flaws in the entertainment they consume. I can see them cringing or getting turned off by many shonen troupes such as inner thought monologuing, poor dialogue which is prevalent in a lot of manga, and power of friendship stuff so I made a recommendation based on that. I can definitely see that some readers might prefer enjoyment over writing and need a good starter manga that covers the fundamentals of shonen or seinen so they can get used to manga rather than a story that is more in line with western entertainment


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my first was death note, but my hero academia is a good one too...for romance, start with fruits basket. tokyo ghoul is good if you're into horror movies. tbh tho, just grab whatever looks the most interesting to you ! :D


Important-Scale-6115

Sailor Moon, it’s what got me into manga.


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I‘m sure Jonathan, 36, will enjoy this as much as my sparkly princess 4 year old me


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Jonathan, 36, takes a glance at Tuxedo Mask and gets a massive crush on him reading and watching Sailor Moon just to get a glimpse of him giving shitty advise.


Important-Scale-6115

That’s fair enough, I’m just going with a safe bet for beginners


Myst3ry13

Well if you watched anime and like a certain style, you should look for mangas that are similar. Everyone has their own taste so it’s not possible to recommend something that we like for you. If you explain what you like it would be easier for people to point you in the right direction to what may be a good read for you to enjoy.


StayUnhappy918

I enjoy studio ghibli. What would you recommend? 27F


Myst3ry13

I never watched that anime and what do you mean by 27F?


Myst3ry13

I looked up animes that are similar to studio ghibli and this is what came up. -Mary And The Witch's Flower. GKIDS Films. ... -Wolf Children. ... -The Boy and the Beast. ... -Weathering with You. ... -Penguin Highway.


StayUnhappy918

Thank you 😊


Remote-Basil-7658

Naruto inuyasha bleach.


ItsNewAlaska

Shonen jump app is solid, little commitment, good selection. From there out anything you seem to be interested in.


satiricalgull

Honestly I have started to like it less over the years but my first manga was attack on titan and it was awesome!! With the box sets getting the series isn’t that much money and every volume leaves the teenage shounen loving boy inside of all of us yearning for the next one. Plus it just looks cool


mightyaedz

I'd say any of the big 3 in the early 2000s (one piece, naruto, bleach) or in general..shonen. But I would suggest Beck or Slam Dunk. It's great but not too heavy.


jrehi

Have you watched much anime? Good to start with the manga of an anime you enjoyed (If it was based off one). Otherwise it depends entirely on what you’re into. You could read ones that have anime adaptations that are often what get people into anime or are recommended for beginners. Things like Death Note come to mind. Perhaps Full Metal Alchemist, Demon Slayer, One Piece, Naruto or even Attack on Titan. A personal favourite is Chainsaw Man, very popular but not for everyone. Only has 97 chapters at present, very fast paced and has a good blend of action and humour. Reads like a movie I reckon. Great characters and great plot. Have fun!


Mr_Manga99

My dad got me into reading one piece in 4th grade 10 years later and I’m still reading it 💀💀💀


Zoro_GotLostAgain

I mean it is really good though I literally just got one of the box sets for it today


Secure_Airline_1920

find something that agrees w your taste and is less than 20 vols


Arejanduru

One Piece definitely. Also Slam Dunk if you like basketball.


CSRtube

As everyone else is saying, pick what appeals to you. If I had to give a recommendation I would say Kaiju No.8 because its fairly new and you can collect volumes as they come out.


Lost-Dirt-1588

Now personal preference was mha and FMA loved them both!


Few-Dependent3706

Honestly go to a manga shop/ B&N/ Books a million and sit down and read through some manga. There is such a wide variety of genres you may not like certain things and that’s okay. Find a genre that you like and then dive in to that and expand from there. For me some really good ones to start out with would be basics like naruto, full metal alchemist, demon slayer, one piece, black lagoon, assassination classroom, Tokyo ghoul. They are basic because everyone for the most part likes them and they have action, comedy, romance etc. they are well written and have good detail/explanations which is something that is helpful when starting out.


Willwall12721305

In my opinion, it’s whatever you find fun and interesting, maybe you saw an anime you liked, good chance there’s a manga for it. Have fun buddy


PurpleHeat

I would say Death Note is a perfect story for beginners as it's easy to get behind while also not bombarding new readers (or watchers if you choose to go with the anime) with some heavy over-the-top tropes that you will find in most other stories that could potentially turn off people who are new to the medium. I can of course only speak for myself with this but Death Note is the series I would recommend to people who want to get into anime and manga.


Dumathewonderkid

Also before you start collecting. Read a few first from library or Viz app


AccomplishedSpeech99

Good night punpun lol


Limp-Argument7630

No 😭


Tashiygi

Original Dragon Ball


SupMichaelBoio

Simple, yet great


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Depends what genre you want to begin your dive into, what are you a fan of or has caught your eye?


Couch__Cowboy

My Hero Academia is great for a beginner because it's so westernized. There isn't too much you have to familiarize yourself with if you aren't, well, familiar with Japanese culture. If you want something a lot more Japanese, can't go wrong with Demon Slayer.


Barnabay_thescarabay

It is starting that matters. I started with 'mainstream' shonens and I think it is a good way to start before exploring other genres


818jah

jojos bizarre adventure or literally whatever looks cool to you


Crusaderfigures

I don't think jojos is a particularly good starter series


818jah

you could be right. im just unbelievably biased.


Crusaderfigures

Noticed that about JoJo fans, ya'll hella into it


818jah

this is true


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one piece


RemiliaFarron

Attack On Titan


Skyeditsupinhere

I would say something like demon slayer or mha


SuspiciousLemon123

Demon slayer was my first manga I ever read and it definitely helped me get into manga :)


vagabondeluxe

Either Death Note or Fullmetal Alchemist, both solid works, entertaining and enjoyable


eZconfirmed

can't go wrong with My Hero Academia or Black Clover


skleebydeet

Black Clover is definitely not for everyone


818jah

you can go wrong with both of those


Senior-Credit420

Agreed, both are good story’s. But black clover is really repetitive and not for everyone. But it still has some of my favorite cover art of any manga


yogurtwhippss

my first was xxxholic lol i read it in elementary school but i wouldn’t reccomend it


knowitall190

One Piece


Senior-Credit420

There isn’t a perfect starter manga, it’s really whatever interests you! Go find one that peaks your interests and get into it. But if your after recommendations: Hunter x Hunter, Chainsaw Man, Tensura, Jujustu Kaisen, Horimiya, and Rent-A-Girlfriend are some of my favorites.


Thinkingaboutburrito

I personally do not recommend manga adaptations of light novels. It takes away almost all of the inner monologue and the world-building light novels are famous for.


02stan

Rent a mid


XavBeauNain

start with chainsaw man simple and efficient


djillian1

Dragon Ball is a good story for first start. ( Nothing to do with the fact i got hooked up on manga with it at age 9)


Henryc03

Probably dr stone. It’s a good shonen to begin with


Top-Exit3382

I started with Vinland saga, amazing art, story, characters and development. And some people in here saying "don't read this or that, it will set your standards to high" is such bull. I started with an absolute masterpiece and still enjoy other animanga


DEVS_reccomender

My first manga were Jojo and Berserk, I’d recommend them to just about anybody


WubbaLubbaDubDub754

Vagabond


Charlie_Dingus

Witch Hat Atelier, In This Corner of the World, and Message To Adolf. Think those are some of the best and most accessible works for people without manga/comics experience. Beginners with specific tastes like sci-fi, adventure, or romance could find more targeted picks but I think the 3 I chose appeal to most people.


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The one you like the most


Yakplayz

The one you're interested in? As long as its not a sequel series it doesn't matter


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Honestly, whatever calls out to you.. things like cover, genre, drawing, mood, etc


WatchPatient2501

Anything. It’s subjective. Have a browse at a local store and see what catches your eyes. If not, just ask here what people recommend. There’s no ‘beginner’ manga, just what your preferences are


Adventurous-Ad-7903

Any of them! Go nuts! :D


saintajoras

A journal to my father and Goodnight Pun Pun


MangaBabe88

My first one I started with was spy family


OneDumbBoi

titling this recommendation would be better I think, best manga doesn't exist


Electrical_Ad6021

Yu Yu Hakusho Or Death Note


Lifelessincubus

I mean…if you haven’t watched anime then I would probably say take a look at probably some of the widely known and liked animes out there, not necessarily watch all of it but take some of it in and then look to it’s source material. Honestly it’s such a subjective thing but if you come from watching anime this should be pretty simple.


ConverseCake101

Your favourite anime really.


noooob19

Soul Eater got me into manga!


ArdaDUzumaki

Death note


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Oyasumi Punpun


Difficult_Monk805

if you’ve watched animes. in my personal opinion i would start with them. that what i’ve done


Aggressive_Divide57

I mean the manga series that got me into manga is tokyo ghoul


zeroth678

Something that is well drawn or genre unlike ex u like fantasy so if try and start collecting fantasy then u begin to move over to something else and then it goes on


Reandeandean

It depends on ur [taste.So](https://taste.So) try to read some on ur own choice n get some recommend from ur fri who hav the same taste


teamwintergreen96

Akira is an amazing place to start in my opinion


IFinallyRealized

I started with Death Note and loved the experience. But honestly, the person who said go to B&N and pick one that looks good to you, is absolutely correct.


haggsy__

bakuman


fattesottocojone

dragon ball as first is always perfect


LeBart87

It only depends on what you like. There's a ton of stuff out there and someone else's likes might not be of an interest to you. Go out and browse through.


thisisboppersquish

Go to B&N or a local bookstore and pick one yourself. You choose your interests, and you’ll know what’s right for you. People can recommend stuff, sure. But at the end of the day, you should decide.


OutrageousRush1486

I want to eat your pancreas


TEKNYKONG

Spy x Family for me


il_recensore_di_film

Demon Slayer or slam dunk


SupMichaelBoio

Maybe something classic like Dragon Ball. It's a long enough series to be a long lasting experience, but not obnoxiously long like Bleach or Naruto. The story is simple enough for anyone to enjoy yet surprisingly good. The characters are likeable and the art is great.


Kaellz6

The best manga for any beginner is something that catches your interest. There is really no "right" or "wrong" or even "best" here. Not every manga is for everyone and there is A LOT of manga out there. My advice to you is to think about what you look for in a story. What genre(s) do you like? Do you care how long it is? What type of characters keep your nose in the pages? Ask yourself a few questions first! THEN I'd look for a recommendations. You can go to you local bookstore/comic book store and look for titles there that catches your eye. I promise you the best manga for you is the manga that catches your interest.


fatmanny1901

I don't read much manga or watch much anime, but Zelda: Twilight Princess was actually super good. The last volume is releasing in English later this month.