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Mystery manga that contain supernatural/mythological/folklore beings. May only make mention of these things or may actually be set in a world where they're real. "Beings" includes creatures, spirits, youkai, gods e.t.c. People with supernatural powers are not included.

Only series focusing on or centred around said beings have been added. Only the first entry has been added if it's part of a series and manga only.

Need some shojo mystery don't worry this local edgelord gotcha like i got a pokemon from its now godforsakenly cancerous state lol.

They would have gotten away with it too, If it weren't for these meddling protagonists.

A list of manga about solving a big mystery, solving individual cases that are unrelated to each other or solving individual cases which are linked to solving a bigger mystery.

The mysteries solved are either a mystery to both the protagonist and the reader or just the protagonist with the reader knowing most of what's going on, it may also be a mystery to whoever is trying to solve the mystery which could be supporting characters or the protagonists antagonist.

manga recommendations that might scare you or make you curious with so much mystery. have fun reading!

(TW: GORE/ABUSE)

shoujo and josei manga that started publishing in the 1990s

When characters have to think "outside the box" to solve problems.
Or, where they have to outsmart someone who is smart(er).

Here are all the shoujo manga I think one should read in order to cover all bases. I organized this list by general theme, with publishing series at the bottom.

We start off with serious drama and slice of life series, then period and fantasy action and war series, then science-fiction series, then magical girl series, then series for younger audiences, then romance comedies, then drama slice of life romances, then horror and supernatural manga, and lastly, important ongoing series.

I'm currently using this list too, despite me being the one who created it!

shoujo and josei titles that may appeal more to shounen/seinen readers looking to get into the demographic but want to avoid the stereotypical shoujo romances told from the female POV

Another niche shoujo themed thread from yours truly crow black.

Shojo ＆　josei manga with thin romantic elements or no romantic elements

This may be a good choice for those who don't like the romantic elements of shojo manga…

Some titles for learning Japanese, which will be interesting for adults.

All of these are quality works with well written characters, interesting stories and nice art.
Some have anime versions.

I am familiar with them enough to think they are captivating enough to read despite difficulties, and to read multiple times.

From easiest to hardest, based on vocabulary, genre and furigana option.

Links are for official online reading, free first chapter(s) to check for yourself, if the level works for you.

Unusual/intriguing premise, complex worldbuilding, well-written characters, big cast, supporting characters play important roles, multiple arcs, psychological themes. Long-running series (longer than 5 volumes).

The main plot has to be something other than just romance. It can be romance-focused if it equally focuses on another genre such as supernatural, action, adventure, psychological etc.

Highschool setting or slice of life themes are excluded unless the story has more interesting/unusual themes other than the two.

I made this list because I'm tired of people generalizing shoujo and saying it's all romance, so here are some shoujo manga from varius genres (horror, psychological, action, drama, etc.) that are violent and dark! Check the tws for some of these.

A spooky-themed stack list featuring a variety of shoujo manga: from goofy otaku vampires to the creepiest twists on your favorite fairytales, you'll find the perfect shoujo thrill for your heart here!

— This stack is sorted alphabetically, and each item includes the reason it was picked, the level of spookiness (low, medium, or high), and the languages in which the titles are available.
— Since it's tough to track every single licensing update for manga, it's likely that I might have missed some for the titles in this stack. Feel free to let me know if that's the case!
— 'Level of Spookiness' is entirely subjective, and titles marked as *medium* or *high* may be revised later.

[⚠️ For items marked as *medium* or *high* in spookiness, it's highly recommended to check MangaUpdates or similar databases for specific trigger warnings. Please read at your own discretion.]

Get in loser. We're going ghost hunting.

If something like Kamisama Kiss is 100% focused on romance, and something like One Piece is 0% focused on romance, these would be in the 20–45% range. Some general points to keep in mind:

• Most shounen manga with "romantic subtext" don't qualify. Rurouni Kenshin would be maybe 20% romance; I am treating that as my cutoff.

• I'm not interested in unrequited love or tragic love stories; those will mostly not be on the list.

• This list heavily leans shoujo, but none of the shoujo items are traditional love stories.

• I'm a big fan of mystery stories; those are probably overrepresented here.