Japan has given the world many valuable things and ideas. One of them is their anime and manga (comics). In recent years, Japanese manga series have made waves across the globe and created a separate fan base globally. So let’s take a look at the 10 most searched manga series on Google in last 5 years.
10 Most Searched Manga Series on Google in Last 5 Years
One Piece
This Japanese manga series tops the list of most searched manga series on google in the last 5 years. One Piece is written and illustrated by Eiichiro. It is one of the most popular manga series in recent times. The story revolves around a young man made of rubber (Monkey D. Luffy) who is on the journey to find the mythical treasure. The manga series has made its presence noticeable since 1997 when the series was serialized for the first time. In 2018 the series celebrated its 25th anniversary. One Piece series has sold more than 500 million copies globally.
Attack on Titan
Attack on Titan is written and illustrated by Hajime Isayama. The story takes us to a world where people are forced to live in cities, which are surrounded by three gigantic walls. The walls are set to protect the people from man-eating giants (Titan). This manga is a huge success, both critically and commercially. Making it a part of one of the most selling manga of all time in such a short span of time (2009-2021).
My Hero Academia
It’s a Japanese superhero manga series written and illustrated by Kohei Horikoshi. It was serialized in the year 2014. The story is set in a world where having super powers is a normal norm. But a boy ‘Izuku Midoriya’ is born without super powers, still he dreams of becoming a superhero. The superhero series has been a great commercial success and has even appeared several times on ‘The New York Times’ in the bestseller list.
Boruto : Naruto Next Generations
This manga series is written by Ukyo Kodachi and Masashi Kishimoto, it is illustrated by Mikio Ikemoto. The story focuses on Boruto Uzumaki, a teenager. He’s the son of Naruto Uzumaki. He wishes to become a ninja like his father. But aims to make a mark for himself in the ninja world.
One Punch Man
On the fifth spot there is another Japanese superhero manga series. The story is about ‘Saitaman’, a superhero who is capable of defeating any opponent with just a punch. Even a film adaption by Sony’s Columbia Pictures has been announced, which is based on this superhero manga series.
Demon Slayer : Kimetsu no Yaiba
This series is written and illustrated by Koyoharu Gotouge. The story revolves around a teenager who’s family was killed and his younger sister was tuned into a demon. Then the teenager ‘Tanjiro Kamado’ aims to become a demon slayer.
Naruto
Naruto is one of the most popular manga series of all time. The Japanese manga series was written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. The series was serialized in 1999 and released 72 volumes. Naruto has been adapted into an anime TV Series too. The story revolves around a young ninja ‘Naruto Uzumaki’ who dreams of becoming the leader of his village.
Black Clover
Black Clover is written and illustrated by Yuki Tabata. The series has been serialized since 2015. The story of the series is about ‘Asta’, who is a young boy without magic powers. The series takes us to a world where having magic powers is ordinary, almost everyone has some sort of magic powers. However, Asta strives to become the next wizard king. In 2017 an anime TV Series on Black Clover manga was made.
Tokyo Revenges
The Japanese manga series is written and illustrated by Ken Wakui. The series has been serialized since 2017. The story focuses on a 26-year-old unemployed man, ‘Takemichi Hanagaki’. In 2021 an anime adaptation of the series was also aired on television.
Jujutsu Kaisen
Jujutsu Kaisen manga has been written and illustrated by Gege Akutami. The series has been serialized in the year 2018. The story focuses on Yuji Itadori, a high school student. Yuji joins a secret organisation and from there on the story takes drastic turns and twists.
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