Jul 8, 2022

9 coming-of-age manga you should read

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​'Slam Dunk' by Takehiko Inoue

This Japanese sports manga series tells the story of Hanamichi Sakuragi, the leader of a high school gang who joins the school basketball team to impress a girl, but quickly discovers a genuine love for the sport itself.

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​'Naruto' by Masashi Kishimoto

It follows our titular character on his mission to become the most skilled ninja and leader of his village. The story is based on traditional Japanese culture and mythology and is a wonderful introductory series for newer manga readers.

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​'Goodnight Punpun' by Inio Asano

A coming-of-age drama story, it follows the life of a child named Onodera Punpun, from his elementary school years to his early 20s, as he copes with his dysfunctional family, love life, friends, life goals, and hyperactive mind, while occasionally focusing on the lives and struggles of his schoolmates and family.

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​'Demon Slayer' by Koyoharu Gotouge

It follows teenage Tanjiro Kamado, who strives to become a demon slayer after his family was slaughtered and his younger sister, Nezuko, turned into a demon. The series follows Tanjiro and his companions as they learn to become demon slayers and face fierce enemies, all while looking for a cure to turn Nezuko back into a human.

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​'Blue Period' by Tsubasa Yamaguchi

Yatora Yaguchi is a fairly popular student who excels in school but often deals with inner emptiness and frustrations. One day he became fascinated by a painting at his high school's art club so deeply that it inspired him to try his hand at painting.

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​'Boys Run the Riot' by Keito Gaku

The story follows the struggles of a transgender high school boy who launches a fashion brand with his friend Jin Sato, a fellow outcast who shares this interest. Together, the boys set out on a journey to launch their fashion brand.

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​'Komi Can't Communicate' by Tomohito Oda

On her first day attending school, Shoko Komi immediately receives an overwhelming surge in popularity due to the stoic beauty her classmates perceive her to possess. However, only Hitohito Tadano, an exceedingly average schoolboy who sits next to her, discovers that behind her appearance, Komi has a severe communication disorder.

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​'My Hero Academia' by Kohei Horikoshi

The story follows Izuku Midoriya, a boy born without superpowers in a world where they have become commonplace, but who still dreams of becoming a superhero himself. He is scouted by All Might, Japan's greatest hero, who chooses Midoriya as his successor after recognizing his potential.

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​'Voice Over! Seiyu Academy' by Maki Minami

Hime's biggest dream is to one day become the voice of a main character in one of the most popular shōjo manga series in Japan. This is difficult to achieve, however, as her voice is not suitable for a professional voice actress, resembling that of a gorilla, thug, or even an old hag.

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