Set in England in the late 19th century, Phantom Blood follows the main character, Jonathan Joestar, heir to a handsome fortune, and his battle with adoptive brother Dio Brando who seeks to claim the fortune as his own.Įxploring themes of adventure, brotherhood, and the supernatural, Phantom Blood is an intricately crafted novel that holds profound reflections on the nature of good versus evil. Photo: Amazon JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 1 Phantom Blood – Hirohiko Araki (2015) The manga novel’s central narrative details the life of the protagonist, Eren Yeager, whose peaceful life is disrupted by the invasion of the Titans into the safe haven that houses the last of humanity. Photo: Amazon Attack on Titan – Hajime Isayama (2009)Īttack on Titan follows the last human civilization - on the brink of extinction due to the presence of humanoid “Titans” who feast on humans - as they attempt to fight off the terrifying creatures that have decimated their society.
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Photo: Amazon Bleach – Tite Kubo (2001)īleach details the life of Ichigo Kurosaki, a teenager born with the ability to see ghosts, and his journey to becoming a Soul Reaper - a position that allows him to help troubled spirits come to rest.ĭelving into the battle series genre with jam-packed action sequences and unique character construction, the beautifully illustrated Bleach is a must-read for anyone looking to get into manga novels. Having been adapted into video games, card games, artbooks, and films, Masashi Kishimoto’s manga novel is both critically and commercially lauded. Photo: Amazon Naruto – Masashi Kishimoto (1999)Ĭritically acclaimed for its complex character development, and intensely crafted storylines, Naruto tells the story of a young ninja, Naruto Uzumaki, and spans his journey from childhood to adolescence as he strives to become the leader of his small village. The protagonist Sailor Moon, a.k.a Usagi, a.k.a Serena, is unlike most mainstream heroines, in the sense that she is a complex, flawed, but ultimately empowered heroine.Īnother incredibly successful global franchise, Sailor Moon’s anime adaptations etched the series into the hearts and minds of readers all over the world. Photo: Amazon Sailor Moon – Naoko Takeuchi (1991)ĭelving into ideas of self-confidence, love, friendship, and female empowerment, Sailor Moon is a universally beloved manga novel series. The series follows the story of Son Goku as he becomes proficient in martial arts, and embarks on a fantastic journey in search of the seven orbs known as the Dragon Balls: the keys to summoning a wish-granting dragon.
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