| Title | Genre | Why no anime? / Note | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Mystery, Thriller | By Naoki Urasawa (Monster). A childhood imaginary villain becomes real. Epic, 200+ chapters. | | Vagabond | Historical, Samurai | Musashi Miyamoto’s journey. Peak art (Takehiko Inoue). On indefinite hiatus but still worth it. | | Oyasumi Punpun (again) | Dark Slice-of-life | Cannot be adapted – too abstract and disturbing. | | Homunculus | Psychological Horror | A homeless man gains the ability to see people’s subconscious distortions. Body horror. | | Yotsuba&! | Wholesome comedy | The manga that inspired Azumanga Daioh . A green-haired girl explores the world. No anime exists. |
| Anime | Manga | Vibe | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Same | Emotional, supernatural romance. Deals with trauma and found family. Complete adaptation. | | Kaguya-sama: Love is War | Same | Two geniuses play 5D chess to avoid confessing. Hilarious and genuinely sweet. | | Horimiya | Same | Realistic high school romance. No stupid misunderstandings. Wholesome and short. | | Clannad: After Story (requires Clannad S1) | Same | Warning: will destroy you. But one of the most beautiful stories about family and loss. |
The animation by MAPPA is breathtaking, and the power system (Cursed Energy) is intricate and rewarding. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Vibe: Visually stunning historical fantasy.