Top 6 Popular Mangas That You Must Read

Manga, also known as Chitrakatha in India, are comics or graphic novels people usually read for fun. Having a global market of USD 11.68 billion in 2022, manga has been gaining popularity in India for the past few years. However, manga is expensive in India, compelling manga lovers to choose the digital form of manga. 

While several manga reading sites are available, choosing a manga worth reading among the numerous options becomes difficult. People who have recently started reading manga will especially face this problem. Hence, we share a list of 8 popular mangas you must read.

1. Death Note

Death Note is a Japanese manga series illustrated by Takeshi Obata and Written by Tsugumi Ohba. The story of Death Note revolves around a genius high school student, Light Yagami, who finds a mysterious notebook: the “Death Note.” This book belongs to a shinigami named Ryuk and can kill someone if you see them and write their name on it. Light, the main character,  attempts to kill criminals to make a crime-free society in this worth-reading series.

1. Naruto

Written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto is a Japanese manga series teaching everybody the importance of determination, loyalty, and hard work. In the series, you see a young ninja, Naruto Uzumaki, destined to become his village’s Hokage. Naruto is mischievous and faces negligence from his peers because he is weaker. This manga consists of all the moments and concise storytelling, making it popular in India. 

1. Attack On Titan

Written and illustrated by Hajime Isayama, Attack on Titan is one of the best mangas to read in India. With intricate details, the story of this manga is about a world where people live in cities bordered by three gigantic walls. These walls protect them from man-eating humanoids called Titans. In this manga, you will see Eren Yeager, who attempts to destroy the Titans after Titans kill his mother and destroy his hometown.

1. Dragon Ball Z

Created by Akira Toriyama, Dragon Ball Z is a manga following Saiyan Goku and his adventures alongside his friends. The manga continues after 5 years when Dragon Ball ends and depicts a mixture of fighting foes who want to destroy the earth. Dragon Balls, which are used to summon a mysterious dragon who grants wishes, are an integral part of this series. While you can watch Dragon Ball Z anime, its manga properly displays the original vision and pace of the story.

1. One Piece

Written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece is a Japanese manga that tells the story of Monkey D. Luffy and his crew who explore the Grand Line. Luffy is destined to become the King of the Pirates and searches for the mythical treasure “One Piece.” This manga was highly praised for its storytelling, art, characterisation, and humour. It received several awards, like the 41st Japan Cartoonists Association Award in 2012. 

1. One Punch Man

One-Punch Man is a Japanese Superhero manga developed by One, also known as Tomohiro. The story of One Punch Man follows Saitama, who can beat any opponent with a single punch. One wrote its webcomic manga version at the beginning of 2009, which became popular. In June 2002, the webcomic manga crossed 7.9 million hits and by April 2020, the manga remake sold over 30 million copies across the globe, making it one of the best mangas of all time. 

Our take On 

Mangas are popular throughout the globe and have a huge global market. Manga has recently gained popularity In India, compelling people to search for sites that provide manga to read. One Punch Man, Dragon Ball Z, One Piece, and Death Note are some of the most popular mangas in India. You can watch anime based on these mangas, but reading comics would be better as it display their stories. We hope this blog helped you find a perfect manga option. If it did, comment below and share with us. Also, share which manga you prefer to read.