Extremely overlooked manga gems
Manga
Manga you've most likely never heard about but deserve to be seen more.
While not all of them might suit your taste, they have at minimum some memorably unique aspects to them.
Not sorted in any particular order.
Part 2: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/8784
While not all of them might suit your taste, they have at minimum some memorably unique aspects to them.
Not sorted in any particular order.
Part 2: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/8784
Manga, 7 vol, 2011
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Author:8
Works as an introduction to Kago Shintaro's works, offering his unique mixture of comedy, bizzare and guro.
Manga, 3 vol, 1994
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Author:7
Interesting adaption od Divine Comedy with eyecandy artwork that makes use of Gustave Doré's original illustrations
Manga, 21 vol, 2013
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Author:8
Both exciting and informative introduction to basics of investing.
Full review: https://myanimelist.net/reviews.php?id=441319
Full review: https://myanimelist.net/reviews.php?id=441319
Manga, 1 vol, 2000
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Author:7
Modern loose reimagination of Don Quixote concept.
Manga, 13 vol, 2005
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Author:9
Intricate political drama with amazing historical accuracy.
Manga, 2 vol, 2013
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Author:8
Collection of uniquely absurd and surreal storylines.
Manga, 1 vol, 1998
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Author:7
This gekika manga will likely be one of the most original zombie storylines you will ever read.
Manga, 20 vol, 1990
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Author:8
Umezu Kazuo's magnum opus that will blow your mind.
Full review: https://myanimelist.net/reviews.php?id=329610
Full review: https://myanimelist.net/reviews.php?id=329610
Manhwa, 2 vol, 2015
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Author:7
Closely personal experience that many will surely resonate with.
Manga, 1 vol, 1998
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Author:8
This manga has *the* most unique panelling artwork I've ever seen.
Manga, 11 vol, 1992
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Author:8
The author's early work which lays basic concepts for its sucessors, but already contains many parts that make Fukumoto's works great, this overlooked gem fits for both new readers and fans.
Manga, 2 vol, 1976
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Author:8
Imagine a mixture of traditional manly manga storyline, but mixed with artsy art direction.
Manga, 1 vol, 1989
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Author:7
Worth to read just for the distinctive artstyle, but the decadent stories bear a similarity to some of classic literature.
Manga, 13 vol, 2002
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Author:9
Touching medical drama that definitly brings honor to it's namesake inspiration of Black Jack. And when I say "touching", I mean that it makes you contemplate the meaning of life.
Manga, 1 vol, 1982
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Author:8
Classic horror manga, but the monster isn't merely a one-dimensional plot device.
Manga, 10 vol, 2010
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Author:7
Full review: https://myanimelist.net/reviews.php?id=441983
Manga, 1 vol, 1971
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Author:8
Historically accurate manga that both criticizes Hitler and offers unique point of view to his life.
Manga, 2 vol, 1992
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Author:7
Philosophical story paired with intricate artwork giving the plot its deserved atmosphere.
Manga, 1 vol, 2003
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Author:7
As much as Ultra Heaven is (relatively) known, the author's other work deserves a spotlight too.
Manga, 1 vol, 2019
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Author:8
One of the best game spin-off manga, this story is good enough to stand on it's own, not just as a derivate of it's parent work.
Manga, ? vol, 2011
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Author:7
Surreal scenery with distinctive mix of horror, cute and weird.
Manga, ? vol, 2017
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Author:8
Despite being ecchi, this manga has surprisingly deep quality for both world building and social commentary. Actually reading it for the plot.
Manga, 2 vol, 2002
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Author:7
One of the very few manga that are technically BL but offer actually interesting storyline not dependent on just being a boy x boy love.
Manhua, 1 vol, 2010
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Author:6
Collection showcasing art of various less known Chinese authors.
Manga, 1 vol, -
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Author:6
So atypical it doesn't even look as a manga at first, these sureal shorts will surely captivate your attention.
Manga, 25 vol, 2005
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Author:9
One of the best historical manga, concerning itself with arts, fashion, politics and warfare for a neat seinen experience pack.
Full review: https://myanimelist.net/reviews.php?id=519446
Full review: https://myanimelist.net/reviews.php?id=519446
Manga, 5 vol, 2007
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Author:8
Not many manga concern themselves with the theme of midlife crisis.
Manga, 4 vol, 2017
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Author:7
Captivating fantasy world with curious worldbuilding, accompanied by less typical artstyle.
Manga, 1 vol, 2004
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Author:7
Collection of unique one-shot stories.
Full review: https://myanimelist.net/reviews.php?id=361902
Full review: https://myanimelist.net/reviews.php?id=361902
Manga, 5 vol, 2017
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Author:7
Criticism of corporate culture done through cute chibi rabbits.
Manga, 2 vol, 2007
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Author:7
As abbreviation to the title would hint, this does feel like a nice drug trip.
