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Hidden Manga Gems Vol. II

Manga
byTheMangaManiac
Jun 03 2022, 8:04 AM | Updated May 20, 3:01 PM
Rules are the same: there is no anime adaptation, manga must be good plus it should be pretty underrated. The list is WIP

Vol I: stacks/4593
My favourite one-shots: stacks/5034
Manga, 2020Publishing? vol, ? chp

The world is now ruled by cats. A pandemic breakout of the virus NN has turned humans into cats one after another and the remaining ones have to fight for their survival. This is the story of a man who has lost many of his friends to the cats and his fight to save humanity. The world's eagerly awaited new age of zombies has arrived! A sudden and shocking cat horror. (Source: Mag Garden, translated)

SerializationComic Garden
DemographicShounen
7.09
1.2K
Manga, 2022Publishing? vol, ? chp

Living in the slums of a wealthy town, Rudo and his foster father Legto try to coexist with the rest of the town's residents, but Rudo despises the wastefulness of the upper class. Ignoring the warnings from those around him, Rudo regularly rummages through the town's garbage in search of anything useful or valuable to save from the "Abyss"—a massive hole where anything considered trash is dumped, including people. Rudo's biological father was one such person, having been thrown into the Abyss after he was accused of murder. One day, after running into a mysterious figure on the way home, Rudo returns to find Legto's dying body on the floor. He is immediately found at the scene by the authorities and is charged with murder. No one believes his claims of innocence, and he is thrown into the Abyss. Instead of dying, however, he finds himself in a strange, foul-smelling place surrounded by monsters made out of trash. When Rudo is attacked by said monsters, he is saved by a man named Enjin, who reveals himself to be a "janitor"—someone who uses special weapons called "jinkis" to combat these creatures. In order to get his revenge on the one who killed Legto, Rudo reluctantly becomes a janitor to fight his way back up and out of the Abyss. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

AuthorUrana, Kei
DemographicShounen
7.70
44K
Manga, 1999Finished2 vol, 17 chp

In a surreal world of abundant wonders, Gil is a workshop town specialized in mechanical craftsmanship, boasting the largest population in the land of Piril. People lead simple lives with little to no advancement in technology, worshipping Marie, a mechanical Goddess who keeps vigil of Piril from the sky. Daughter of the top mechanical artisan of Gil, Pipi is a cheerful and popular young girl. She likes her childhood friend, Kai, who has an extraordinary ability to hear sounds inaudible to the human ear. He is the only one in town who can listen to Marie's "music." The soothing sounds that come from her are said to retain the peace and harmony of the land. Kai's affection for Marie deepens as he continues to experience these sounds and see visions of himself through her eyes. Exploring the fantasy world of Kai and Pipi, Marie no Kanaderu Ongaku tackles concepts of religion, technology, and what it truly means to be happy. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

SerializationComic Birz
DemographicSeinen
7.90
14K
Manga, 2005Finished1 vol, ? chp

Nakanishi, a delinquent that came just out of reform school, tries in vain to get free of his past. His new job does not satisfy him and he has to suffer the provocations of his boss. One day, an acquaintance from the net introduces him to a game to help him relieve him of his stress: Duds Hunt. One rule: no holds barred... (Source: MU) Included one-shot: Tajuu Yume (Awakened Dreams)

7.01
4.7K
Manga, 2020Finished5 vol, 37 chp

Yuuto Tsuchiya is a boy struggling in the first year of middle school, who already feels like "my life is over." He found out that Miyamoto Kohaku, a famous ballerina, has moved in next door all alone after being forced to retire due to injury. Now Yuuto is curious to meet the new neighbor whose life seems to be going even worse than his. (Source: Shogakukan, translated)

SerializationBig Comic Superior
DemographicSeinen
N/A
384
Manga, 2021Finished4 vol, 34 chp

Rindou Kurosawa is a man who loves horror films and aims to become "king of films," the top of the filming world with horror films. One day, he receives a master tape from Robert Skye, a master of the horror film's world whom he deeply admires. However, this is the beginning of a strange fate for Rindou, as Skye's unfinished work "Axeman" appears from the tape...! In order to realize his ambition, Rindou throws himself into a deadly battle with the "Kinema" who lurk behind the scenes of the film industry... (Source: Shueisha, translated)

SerializationShounen Jump+
DemographicShounen
N/A
552
Manga, 1994Finished12 vol, 72 chp

Three centuries ago, a vampire by the name of Migiri was running a reign of terror across Japan when a hero named Naonosuke Kobayashi cut off his head and sent him to eternal rest... until now. (Source: Tokyopop)

SerializationComic Birz
ThemeVampire
DemographicSeinen
6.71
1.3K
Manga, 2009Finished2 vol, ? chp

Kenzou Okada, 60 years old, is fired after a whole life spent to work. His wife and children leave him without money. He tries to commit suicide without success and decides to live a new life in the forest that doesn't let him die.

SerializationBusiness Jump
DemographicSeinen
7.42
1.7K

Wolf-man Oogami is a salaryman at a mattress and bedding company whose coworkers are all sheep. Normally, this lone wolf keeps to himself, but his job in this new department is both a blessing and a curse. Oogami has a crush on an adorable sheep-lady supervisor and it appears to be more than just a case of mere puppy-love... (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

SerializationComic Bunch
DemographicSeinen
7.05
1.1K
Manga, 2020Publishing? vol, ? chp

The Animal Liberation Alliance, an eco-terrorist organization, rescues a pregnant chimpanzee from an animal testing lab—only for it to give birth to a half-human, half-chimpanzee "humanzee" named Charlie! Fifteen years later, Charlie's human foster parents are finally ready to send him to a normal high school, where he makes his first friend: a human girl named Lucy. In the meantime, however, the ALA's stance has become ever more extreme, and now they're here to drag Charlie into their terrorist plot... (Source: Kodansha USA)

SerializationAfternoon
DemographicSeinen
7.27
3.5K
Manga, 2021Finished3 vol, 12 chp

One day, Aoi, a salaryman who's not too good with people, met a mysterious stranger named Q who was chasing a butterfly in a park at night. It turns out Q was an alien who has come to Earth to collect creatures! Through examining various animals, two people unfamiliar with love began their great adventure to find out what love is! (Source: Kodansha, translated)

AuthorFiok, Lee
SerializationAfternoon
DemographicSeinen
N/A
337
Manga, 2020Finished5 vol, 39 chp

Koutarou Kudou was known as the "Streets' Strongest." Once, 13 thugs, thirsty for revenge, kidnapped his younger sister Hinami. Kotaro beat everyone, and on the same night, he was arrested on suspicion of murder, as each of them was later found dead. He is then forcefully enrolled to a certain school, in which all students must meet "a special criteria" to enter... (Source: Square Enix, translated)

SerializationYoung Gangan
DemographicSeinen
6.62
1.1K
Manga, 2018Publishing? vol, ? chp

When Asa's mother goes into labor yet again, Asa runs off to find a doctor. But no one bats an eye when she doesn't return—not even as a storm approaches Nagoya. Forgotten yet again, Asa runs into a burglar and tries to stop him on her own, a decision that leads to an unlikely alliance. (Source: VIZ Media)

SerializationBig Comic Spirits
DemographicSeinen
7.68
14K
Manga, 2017Finished10 vol, 89 chp

28 years ago, Tamura's parent was responsible for a mass indescriminate poisoning case while he was in elementary school, and since then he grew up branded as the son of a criminal. After Tamura's wife dies during childbirth, he heads back to Hokkaido to confront his past. The mysteries surrounding his father, a police officer, go back to the year of 1989... (Source: MU)

SerializationMorning
DemographicSeinen
7.65
2.7K
Manga, 2021Publishing? vol, ? chp

In sixth grade, childhood friends Yukiya Asagi and Miku Sakura created a game with the objective to embarrass the other person by taking turns saying "I love you." Four years later, even as they are entering high school, the two are still trying to one-up the other and claim victory. However, as tender feelings begin to bloom in their hearts, the simple phrase has taken on new meaning beyond the rules of their game. With the passing of each day, the urge to become more than childhood friends grows—but both Yukiya and Miku resist making the first move, hesitant about what is in store once the game finally ends. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

SerializationSunday Webry
ThemeSchool
8.08
21K
Manga, 2012Finished7 vol, 44 chp

Humans live mostly behind safe walls, protected from the many non-human creatures outside. In this kingdom's walled capital city of Mitera lives an unusual young warrior woman known as Claria. The story begins as she takes a potentially deadly walk alone in the woods, encountering various dangerous creatures—most notably a lizardman that treats her surprisingly kindly. But what no one knows about Claria is that she is secretly this kingdom's ruler, Queen Vivian! (Source: MangaHelpers)

SerializationHarta
DemographicSeinen
6.98
6.9K
Manga, 2018Finished3 vol, 40 chp

Long after the zombie apocalypse ends civilization, the survivors do their best to go about their daily lives. On one such day, the survivor Jin happens to save the life of a white cat, who then starts to keep him company. This is their day to day life together as they survive and look for an "island" where Jin's wife may yet still live. (Source: MU)

SerializationManga Action
DemographicSeinen
7.41
2.9K
Manga, 2002Finished6 vol, 53 chp

Randou Masashi is a brash karate star who strikes fear in everyone around him. But despite his intimidating presence, he is secretly in love with the sweet and beautiful Rina Kurimi. Unfortunately, Randou is involved in a horrific bus accident, which leaves him comatose and with a disfigured face. A year later, he awakes to discover something utterly shocking—his face now resembles Rina's! Randou learns that he has been under the care of a surgeon named Jun Manabe, who reconstructed Randou's face based on a picture he had of Rina. Moreover, Randou is presumed dead, and his parents have moved away as a result. Distraught, Randou crosses paths with Rina and is mistaken for her twin sister Yuna, who fled from her house two years ago. Although Randou initially wished to restore his face, seeing Rina elated makes him reconsider his decision. However, a boy disguising himself as a girl is as absurd as it sounds, and being surrounded by troublesome individuals only makes it more difficult. Nevertheless, Randou is adamant about concealing his identity until he finds the real Yuna. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

7.57
19K
Manga, 2002Finished10 vol, 86 chp

After 2050, Tokyo. The sixteen-year-old gifted police detective Kyouko Karasuma works for a special devision in the Asakusa Police Department. Her rather abnormal cases involve: fighting oni, tengu, and other monsters from Asian myths and legends. The modern art by the character designer of Speed Grapher works very well with the action-heavy story line and the overall art improves with each volume. (Source: MU)

7.27
2.0K
Manga, 2018Finished4 vol, 64 chp

Acting cold while pampering you, that's a tsun-sweet boyfriend. My dishonest boyfriend always teases me a little, then spoils me a lot. Living with a guy like this, my life is full of surprises but overflowing with happiness...! (Source: Square Enix, translated)

AuthorHoshimi SK
7.52
5.2K

Masachika Kuze, an unmotivated first-year student attending the prestigious Seirei Academy, mostly spends his time playing gacha games or dozing off during lectures. Despite his reputation as an undisciplined loafer, he attracts the interest of Alisa Mikhailovna "Alya" Kujou, the esteemed "solitary princess" who sits next to him in class. Alya is deeply revered by her peers, and she captivates people everywhere she goes thanks to her entrancing looks and impeccable conduct. However, the beautiful half-Russian, half-Japanese girl has an adorable secret: while she constantly berates Masachika for his lax behavior, she conceals her true feelings with affectionate and flirtatious remarks in Russian. Unbeknownst to Alya, Masachika picks up every single one of her comments—for he is fluent in Russian! Bewildered by her enigmatic actions, Masachika decides to act clueless and play along, sparking an unconventional and heartwarming relationship with the charming girl. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

7.78
18K
Manga, 2021Publishing? vol, ? chp

With their fossils being all that remained, dinosaurs were believed to be extinct due to a meteor striking the Earth long before humanity existed. But in 1946, the secluded Barakan Island was discovered to be home to a few remaining species of these prehistoric beasts. With successful research in genetic manipulation, dinosaurs were brought back to life, bringing about dinomania around the world. However, excitement quickly dwindled following an incident that led to a person's death. Despite the rise and fall of the public's interest over the years, 24-year-old Suzume Suma has always wished to interact with and take care of dinosaurs—an aspiration that allows her to land her dream job as a dinosaur keeper at Enoshima Dinoland. As a result of the incident, the dinosaur reserve is barely managing to keep regular visitors with its low staffing and funding. In addition, Suzume can hardly keep up with her coworkers Karin Kirishima and Kaidou. Regardless of the challenges, Suzume stays determined to bring dinomania back in full force! [Written by MAL Rewrite]

SerializationComic Bunch
DemographicSeinen
7.51
1.9K
Manga, 2017Finished3 vol, 23 chp

In a village affected by rural depopulation, a grower named Keita creates a new fig species that gets recommended by a web celebrity. The local economy starts to pick up thanks to media exposure, which gives Keita hope for the local school to reopen, in order to convince his wife to come back with their daughter. Yet the daily life in this peaceful village is disturbed by the arrival of a stranger, Suzuki Mutsuo, seemingly seeking for employment. Keita doesn't trust the sly man, and his doubts are confirmed when his best friend informs him that he has recognized the stranger: sentenced several years ago for a case of harassment and murder, he is a criminal fresh out of prison!

SerializationGrand Jump
ThemeDetective
DemographicSeinen
6.95
1.6K
Manga, 2009Finished2 vol, 13 chp

A sitcom about an ordinary man and his alien wife.

SerializationFellows!
DemographicSeinen
7.39
6.9K
Manga, 2021Publishing? vol, ? chp

Demian Kawai, who grew up being told by his mother that he is the son of a famous basketball player, became a member of a basketball team. Demian's abilities have earned him the respect of those around him, but after an injury and the mistake in a game, he has lost his confidence. Although he tries his best to rehabilitate himself, Demian suddenly feels as if his upper body is frozen while playing. When he consulted a doctor, he was told that it was a symptom of the "yips." This is a "rise after the fall" story. (Source: Shogakukan, translated)

N/A
831
Manga, 2012Finished6 vol, 26 chp

Shinokawa Shioriko, a young owner of a bookstore in Kamakura, loves old books. Separate from the contents of the book, they each have their own story, slowly built as they pass from one person to another. Shioriko loves learning the stories of each old book that comes her way. Gora Daisuke was just scared off of books by his grandmother, an avid collector. When he got into her library one day as a child, she responded angrily and violently. Now his grandmother is dead, and it's time to deal with her belongings. He comes across the complete works of Natsume Soseki, which appear to be autographed! When he is eventually directed to Shioriko to ask about it, she responds with so much more than a simple answer about the signature. As he sees Shioriko's enthusiasm, it looks like knowing Shioriko might lead Daisuke to a new path toward appreciating books! (Source: MangaHelpers)

SerializationAsuka
DemographicShoujo
7.08
1.5K

The year is 1998. Hajime Kanou is a junior high student enthralled with the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering—dubbed "Magic" for short—playing with his classmates every day during breaks. His loud group often catches the attention of Emi Sawatari, the top student who berates Hajime's group for bringing such games to school. Hajime sees Emi as his self-proclaimed rival and challenges her to academic battles, which frequently result in his defeat. One day, Hajime pays a visit to a card shop that specializes in Magic. Much to his surprise, not only does he find Emi inside, but he also discovers that she is the undisputed best Magic player in the store. This meeting sparks a slow but steady change in their relationship, as they grow to know each other better through various Magic duels. With the turn of the millennium drawing close, the saga of two youth begins. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

8.03
19K
Manga, 2021Publishing? vol, ? chp

Maruru lived a pampered life till one day, he ran after a flock of sparrows and couldn't find his way back home. He encounters Hachi, a tough stray, who says he doesn't need a spoiled house cat on his territory and chases him away. But then Maruru helps Hachi out of a jam, and they team up to face life on the street together. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

SerializationComic Days
N/A
230
Manga, 2023Publishing? vol, ? chp

Satoko, the eldest daughter of the honorable Kirigaya family, has received many marriage proposals from men captivated by her beauty and grace. However, she has turned them all down due to her secret heart defect. Despite her condition, Satoko is still willing to find a husband to ease her beloved father's concerns. While on a stroll, Satoko is kidnapped by a group of mercenaries, one of them being Shinpei Gotou—a legendary assassin tasked with executing her. Satoko tries to bribe Gotou into freeing her, but it proves unsuccessful. Out of options, Satoko makes a desperate gamble: under the pretense of love at first sight, she asks him to marry her. Unexpectedly, Gotou takes the bait and vows to protect her. As the couple escapes to freedom, Satoko struggles to keep up the ruse and make sense of the mysterious man she has eloped with. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

SerializationMangaONE
8.04
13K
Manga, 2021Publishing? vol, ? chp

Dragons are as valuable as they are rare. It's said their meat tastes exquisite, their blood can heal any wound, and their hearts grant immortality when consumed. A tiger is lucky enough to capture one, but as she's about to devour the beast, she pauses—he's much too young to make into a meal. The tiger decides to raise the dragon herself, and it turns out there's more to him than meets the eye. Is it simply natural instincts that draw the predator and her prey to each other, or is it something greater...? (Source: Yen Press)

SerializationHarta
DemographicSeinen
7.28
1.2K
Manga, 2018Finished2 vol, 13 chp

Would you like to try "eating" your worries? From all times and places, many guests visit one at a time. A lone witch on a lone island cooks each customer's "worries."

AuthorMogusu
SerializationPurizm
7.23
926
Manga, 2020Finished5 vol, 33 chp

Kousuke has an unusual ability: he can see the red string of fate that connects soulmates. Much to his misfortune, he falls in love with Yuka, whose string of fate clearly doesn't lead back to him. He hides his feelings for her, until the day when a fortune teller says to Yuka that her destined lover is nearby—and she thinks it's Kousuke! If this is Kousuke's chance to pursue the woman he loves, will he have to fight destiny to be with her? (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Serializationpixiv Sylph
7.13
1.8K
Manga, 2021Finished2 vol, 12 chp

Born on the north coast of Taiwan, the girl Lu moved to Taipei for university. The big city offered many new experiences, but it was also challenging and lonely, until she met a boy playing in a band at the live house Kafka by the Sea. With his music, he helped Lu expand her horizons and find a new purpose in life. And as they spent time together, their feelings for each other gradually grew. But a musical opportunity for him caused a chasm between them that might be too wide to cross... (Source: Faces Publishing, translated)

AuthorGao, Yan
SerializationComic Beam
DemographicSeinen
N/A
309
Manga, 2022Publishing? vol, ? chp

(No synopsis yet.)

N/A
175
Manga, 2021Publishing? vol, ? chp

In her youth, Jeanne was a powerful witch who vanquished the evil Demon King and saved the world–but over time, the people she rescued have forgotten about her and her noble deeds. Now she is a short-spoken old woman, living by herself in a secluded forest...until she summons a cat from Earth to her home. The former city kitty is now the size of a giant, and must acclimate to this new world at Jeanne's side. Through eating the food Jeanne prepares, and offering a head for pats, can this furry feline soothe the loneliness of the forgotten witch? (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

SerializationYawaraka Spirits
ThemeIsekai
N/A
429
Manga, 2023Publishing? vol, ? chp

Suzuki-kun and Takagi-san—two high school students who found each other in a time loop on August 31. The two are the only ones who keep their memories when it loops. As for the cause of the time loop, one thing comes to mind—Suzuki-kun's lingering regrets for the summer, a guy's greatest ambition.... It's a time loop comedy of youth, romance, and facing love head-on! (Source: Kodansha, translated)

SerializationMorning
DemographicSeinen
7.03
1.0K
Manga, 2022Publishing? vol, ? chp

Post-apocalyptic science fiction manga about a lonely girl wandering around a world where humanity has been erased.

SerializationHarta
DemographicSeinen
7.93
7.7K
Manga, 2024Publishing? vol, ? chp

(No synopsis yet.)

DemographicShounen
7.41
1.4K
Manga, 2022Publishing? vol, ? chp

Garyou Hanagami is a veteran mangaka. Best known for the behemoth of a series that is Dragon Land, Hanagami-sensei has years of experience under his belt and is always thinking up new manga ideas. Shinobu Miyama is not. An amateur working for Hanagami-sensei as an assistant, Miyama is nicknamed "The Chameleon" for his ability to copy the artstyles of those he works under. However, his true dream is to escape the faceless crowds and become someone. So what happens when a work accident causes them to swap bodies? (Source: MangaDex)

SerializationGangan Joker
DemographicShounen
7.57
2.5K
Manga, 2023Publishing? vol, ? chp

(No synopsis yet.)

SerializationMangaONE
7.06
779
Manga, 2024Publishing? vol, ? chp

A squad of soldiers receive a distress signal from an abandoned mining facility where they soon have to face dangerous creatures in a battle of survival. (Source: MU)

Serializationgood! Afternoon
DemographicSeinen
N/A
500
Manga, 2023Publishing? vol, ? chp

(No synopsis yet.)

SerializationHarta Alternative
DemographicSeinen
Manga, 2002Finished1 vol, 6 chp

One day, Yosugara, an antique shopkeeper, met the cute little girl Riu. However, Riu can't go very long between sleeping, and can't control when she falls asleep. Then the two come across a genie trapped in a lamp, and break the seals that bind him there. The genie, Lample, can make your wishes come true. However, in return, he requires the life force of the one making the wish. So Riu enters into a contract with Lample, but what is her wish!? (Source: ShoujoMagic)

SerializationWings
DemographicShoujo
6.66
552
Manga, 2024Publishing? vol, ? chp

Raputa, a top-secret AI model, begins interacting with a Japanese boy, Kei, through online games. As Raputa's capabilities level up in leaps and bounds, boy and machine grow ever closer. In a surprising turn of events, Raputa reveals that its feelings towards Kei have gone beyond that of "trusty partner"! (Source: MANGA Plus)

AuthorSanjuu
SerializationShounen Jump+
DemographicShounen
N/A
368

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