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Monday, June 22, 2009

The Mangas that rule the world - TOP 10!

Here's my PERSONAL review of my top 10 favourite mangas of all time, starting from the least favourite to the most. While i love all the mangas that are listed here, i will have to judge them objectively according to the author's skill and the manga's addictiveness. Note also that many of them are tied for the same spot, so i will review both at the same time. Do note also that i have not read ALL the mangas available, so i may have missed one or two of the good ones. This evaluation is based on what i HAVE read. ALSO note that i'm not evaluating the mangas that have overly explicit sexual elements in it, though some of those are actually good. lol

Please be warned that if you wish to pursue and read the manga mentioned in this list, do so at your own risk. Exam takers are advised NOT to even touch them as you may soon find yourself addicted and unable to study. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

*Mangas listed with this symbol are not recommended for readers below the age of 18(or 13 depending on your maturity) as it may contain many mature elements such as nudity and gore. Please refrain from reading them if you are below the mentioned age.


#10 - Katekyo Hitman Reborn!

Category: Action, Comedy, Shounen

Author: Amano Akira

Story Background: Tsunayoshi Sawada is by nature a weakling, a coward and a person who constantly fails in everything he does. He is constantly being looked down upon and bullied wherever he goes. However, no one who knows him, nor even Tsuna himself, would expect that he is the chosen next generation leader of a mysterious "Mafia" organization known as the Vongola! Things soon came crashing down on the unsuspecting Tsuna in the form of Reborn, a superhuman hitman sent by the organization to "tutor" him in the ways of Mafiahood. But how could someone as useless and peace-loving as Tsuna be trained to become the Mafia world's most fearsome leader? What secrets does Reborn and the Vongola family have in store for Tsuna? Check out this action-packed manga at http://manga.gamestotal.com/en/chapter/Katekyo_Hitman_Reborn/manga/!

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#9 - Skip Beat

Category: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Shoujo

Author: Nakamura Yoshiki

Story Background: Kyoko Mogami had been the devoted and subservient follower and friend of her true love Sho, even to the extent of following him to Tokyo and serving as his personal caretaker. However, Kyoko soon discovers that Sho is a totally ungrateful jerk who has only made use of her, and now that Sho has became famous, he has decided to cast her out. Seething with rage, anger and a thirst for revenge, Kyoko soon decides turn the tables on Sho by joining into the entertainment industry and beating Sho in his own game! Check out this romantic drama at http://manga.gamestotal.com/en/chapter/Skip_Beat/manga/!

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#8 - D-Gray Man



Category: Adventure, Comedy, Horror, Shounen

Author: Katsuro Hoshino

Story Background: Akuma, monsters born from dead souls mistakenly recalled by their loved ones to the living world, are the weapons of the Millenium Earl, who is intent on the destruction of the world. Standing in the Earl's path are the mysterious defenders of humanity known as Exorcists, warriors gifted with the power to exterminate Akumas. Amongst these exorcists is a young boy shrouded with a mysterious past, who is cursed with an Anti-Akuma weapon as his left arm and an eye that can see the former souls of the Akuma. He is also one of the few who contain "Innocence", a substance that allows him to kill Akuma and fight the Earl. With these powers, he joins the Black Priest Organization as an Exorcist and sets out with other Exorcists to stop the Earl's attempts to annihilate the human race. Check this manga out at http://manga.gamestotal.com/en/chapter/d.Gray-Man/manga/!

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#7 - Claymore

Category: Action, Fantasy, Horror, Shounen

Author: Yagi Norihino

Story Background: Set in a medieval world where terror and death are your neighbours, there lives various demon, commonly youma, that hide within the general populace, disguising themselves as fellow humans. Normal warriors and conventional weapons are not able to defeat them. However, there exists an organization within this bleak world that "lends" out super-human group of warrior women. These women are called Claymore, named for the huge blades that they carry on their backs. They are half-human and half-youma, many who have unwillingly became Claymore. The story centers around one particular Claymore named Claire, who volunteered to become a Claymore to avenge her mentor and guardian, who was also a Claymore that died at the hands of a particularly vicious youma. However, there are many things happening behind the scenes that not even a Claymore will be able to anticipate. Check out this shocking and gore-filled manga at http://manga.gamestotal.com/en/chapter/Claymore/manga/!

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#6 - History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi



Category: Action, Comedy, Ecchi, Martial Arts, Shounen

Author: Matsuena Syun

Story Background: Shirahama Kenichi is weak but peace-loving person who loves books and gardening. However, he is often the target of bullying during his middle school days and even now in high school. So as a result, he decides to take up martial arts by joining the Karate club. Unfortunately, even the seniors at the club constantly pick on him, using him as a punching bag and a cleaning servant. One day, on the way to school, he meets a new transfer student named Miu, who befriended him. To Kenichi's shock and surprise, Miu is the granddaughter of a martial arts grandmaster, and is introduced to a mysterious and secluded dojo. The dojo is named Ryouzanpaku, a place where the best martial artists in their field gather. In an act of desperation after being challenged to a duel with a senior in the karate club, Kenichi joins the dojo as a student and disciples. However, Kenichi soon finds out that he has gotten into something more than he bargained for! Check out this action-packed manga at http://manga.gamestotal.com/en/chapter/Historys_Strongest_Disciple_Kenichi/manga/!

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