Manga to study Japanese for older audience.
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.
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.
Manga, ? vol, 2018
Me:-
Author:10
https://comic-days.com/episode/10834108156642600786
anime almost repeats chapters word by word, which makes it easier to read.
simple conversational Japanese.
WHOLESOME! romance, comedy, slice of life, school, very slow burn, female friendships, gives time for side-characters
ZERO sexualization of minors, which is sadly very refreshing due to being rare as hell.
Currently seems to be the easiest from the list due to really simple everyday language and clear art (for example Bleach is super old, which makes kanji hard to read, while Oran Host Club has bulky panel format, also hard to read visually).
anime almost repeats chapters word by word, which makes it easier to read.
simple conversational Japanese.
WHOLESOME! romance, comedy, slice of life, school, very slow burn, female friendships, gives time for side-characters
ZERO sexualization of minors, which is sadly very refreshing due to being rare as hell.
Currently seems to be the easiest from the list due to really simple everyday language and clear art (for example Bleach is super old, which makes kanji hard to read, while Oran Host Club has bulky panel format, also hard to read visually).
Manga, ? vol, 2018
Me:-
Author:10
slice of life, romance, comedy, school, wholesome, heavy on romance<3
One of the best rom-coms out there (premise is misleading), super cute and wholesome!! well written characters and no regular sexualization of schoolgirls (for example, female bath fantasy is literally mocked as unrealistic).
Popular tall curvy girl, who is actually an awkward glutton. A loner short guy, who deconstructs his own prejudices and grows as a person through his friendship with the female lead.
characters are middle schoolers, but it isn't particularly noticeable, the story flow similar to high school anime.
has furigana.
anime is slightly different and crams chapters together at times, but t is very good. Just a stellar future classic, don't miss out on it.
https://mangacross.jp/comics/yabai
One of the best rom-coms out there (premise is misleading), super cute and wholesome!! well written characters and no regular sexualization of schoolgirls (for example, female bath fantasy is literally mocked as unrealistic).
Popular tall curvy girl, who is actually an awkward glutton. A loner short guy, who deconstructs his own prejudices and grows as a person through his friendship with the female lead.
characters are middle schoolers, but it isn't particularly noticeable, the story flow similar to high school anime.
has furigana.
anime is slightly different and crams chapters together at times, but t is very good. Just a stellar future classic, don't miss out on it.
https://mangacross.jp/comics/yabai
Manga, 8 vol, 2015
Me:-
Author:10
https://sai-zen-sen.jp/comics/twi4/tomochan/
simple conversational Japanese, some sports terminology.
comedy, romance, wholesome, slice of life, school.
simple conversational Japanese, some sports terminology.
comedy, romance, wholesome, slice of life, school.
Manga, ? vol, 2021
Me:-
Author:8
Slice of life manga about books/library, educational, episodic.
Manga, 23 vol, 1998
Me:-
Author:10
slice of life, fantasy, romance, comedy, wholesome, school.
surprisingly, some adult jokes.
has furigana. clear art.
surprisingly, some adult jokes.
has furigana. clear art.
Manga, 18 vol, 2002
Me:-
Author:9
comedy, romance, parody (mostly on dating sim), school, full of jokes, word play.
has furigana.
art has crammed panels, imo, difficult to read. it's an old work, so it is understandable.
has furigana.
art has crammed panels, imo, difficult to read. it's an old work, so it is understandable.
Manga, ? vol, 2017
Me:-
Author:10
https://comic.pixiv.net/works/3421
conversational Japanese, but has word play jokes.
slice of life adult audiences, comedy, parody, funny / depressing
conversational Japanese, but has word play jokes.
slice of life adult audiences, comedy, parody, funny / depressing
Manga, ? vol, 2011
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https://www.ganganonline.com/title/6/chapter/284
conversational Japanese, but has technical terminology from various hobbies (but mostly manga making).
slice of life comedy, parody, a bit of romance, about manga making.
conversational Japanese, but has technical terminology from various hobbies (but mostly manga making).
slice of life comedy, parody, a bit of romance, about manga making.
Manga, 8 vol, 2013
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Author:-
yon-koma.
Slice of life, funny, romance. partial furigana.
https://comic-fuz.com/manga/383
Slice of life, funny, romance. partial furigana.
https://comic-fuz.com/manga/383
Manga, 74 vol, 2001
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https://shonenjumpplus.com/episode/13932016480028741165
fantasy vocabulary.
has furigana.
fantasy vocabulary.
has furigana.
Manga, 27 vol, 2001
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fantasy & military vocabulary.
has mature content.
has furigana.
has mature content.
has furigana.
Manga, 12 vol, 1997
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Author:10
has furigana.
paranormal/ghost terminology.
School, comedy. Overall, no romance (just hints). Atmospheric mystery/occult/ghost story.
both episodic and has overall story.
Has sequel, partial anime and light novels.
paranormal/ghost terminology.
School, comedy. Overall, no romance (just hints). Atmospheric mystery/occult/ghost story.
both episodic and has overall story.
Has sequel, partial anime and light novels.
Manga, ? vol, 2016
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Author:10
slice of life, romance, comedy, school, supernatural/mystery
local japanese lore/occult/myth terminology.
has mature content.
Clear art.
has partial furigana.
local japanese lore/occult/myth terminology.
has mature content.
Clear art.
has partial furigana.
Manga, ? vol, 2014
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Author:8
for some reason this manga has full furigana.
Genre is horror, psychological, survival/death game, gore
Many people will not like it for various reasons, but I found it enjoyable and main characters interesting to follow.
Genre is horror, psychological, survival/death game, gore
Many people will not like it for various reasons, but I found it enjoyable and main characters interesting to follow.
Manga, 5 vol, 2019
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Mature audiences only.
Hard to read, but still easier than Death Note.
Handsome male lead, Gore.
Hard to read, but still easier than Death Note.
Handsome male lead, Gore.
