The introduction of these new manga series was like a whole new world to fans of the popular anime and manga franchises.
A whole new portal opened up through the unlicensed fan translations hidden online, providing a new way for fans of popular anime and manga to get their fix.
The 2010s have been a decade of series with heavy themes and intense artwork breaking through. ..
Manga series from 2000 to 2009 that fared the best were:
- Naruto
- One Piece
- Bleach
- Soul Eater
- Death Note ..
15. Battle Royale
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But if you’re looking for a scathing indictment of the human condition, you’ll be disappointed. Instead, Battle Royale is a dark and twisted comedy that takes its cues from the classic novel by Ernest Hemingway.
Koushun Takami’s 1999 novel, “The Book of Life,” was adapted into a manga series that ran from 2000 to 2005. The manga is infamous for its dark and violent themes, and has been compared to the Japanese equivalent of “The Lord of the Rings.”
This novel is filled with graphic and gruesome images that may not be enjoyable for some readers.
The game is engaging as hell.
The film is a powerful indictment of totalitarianism and fascism, with a message that is strikingly similar to what we would see in The Hunger Games trilogy. ..
14. D. Gray-man
The story took a bit to find its groove, but D. Gray-man debuted in 2004 with a fully realized visual style.
The Black Order is a group of demons that haunt this quasi-Victorian world. They are legitimately scary and proved to be much more than fodder for our heroes – the exorcists of the Black Order.
The story of a popular band and their tumultuous history is full of high-intensity arcs and memorable characters.
Overall, the series has lost some momentum after a series of hiatuses and increasingly hard-to-follow plot points. ..
13. King of Thorn
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In 2002, King of Thorn was a sci-fi favorite.
The group of heroes is lucky enough to enter an early-stage medical trial where they’ll be put into cold sleep, presumably to be woken when a cure is discovered.
As the heroes try to make their way back to civilization, they are met with obstacles at every turn. Nature has taken over, and the creatures that once ruled the world are now a force to be reckoned with.
The story follows the adventures of a young king, who must navigate through a dangerous and dangerous world in order to protect his kingdom from an evil force that is seeking to destroy it. Along the way, the king must outwit enemies, outsmart traps, and outlast challenges that will test his courage and his strength.
12. Bakuman
In a world where people are born with predetermined talents, 16-year-old Izuku Midoriya was born without a quirk. Forced to abandon his dream of becoming a hero and become the best at what he has been given, Izuku must find his place in this world. Izuku Midoriya is one of the most popular characters in manga and anime today. He is an average looking teenager who was born without a quirk, something that is considered a great disadvantage in society. Despite this, Izuku relentlessly pursued his dream of becoming a hero and overcame many obstacles along the way. His story has inspired many people to pursue their dreams no matter what others may say. ..
In 2008, Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, the creators of the mega-hit Death Note, started this love letter to manga with their first title, Bakuman. The series follows the everyday lives of manga creators as they work on their projects. ..
Two young manga creators, determined to make their dreams a reality, share their inspiring story. ..
This manga is full of behind-the-scenes information that takes the classic Shonen Jump approach to manga.
Our main characters are a group of high schoolers who are trying to achieve something they never thought possible. They are against impossible odds, and they will do whatever it takes to get there.
Authors compete against each other in a bid to be the most popular. ..
Bakuman is a manga series that is also a anime series. The manga is about a young boy named Bakuman who has to go through various challenges in order to save the world from destruction. The anime series follows Bakuman as he goes through the same challenges as the manga does, but in an anime-like setting.
The manga industry is a complex and fascinating one, full of creativity and innovation. It’s an expertly told story about the people who make it and what makes it so special.
11. Fruits Basket
In the 2000s, shojo manga was a cultural force that was largely responsible for bringing the genre to a new level of popularity. Fruits Basket is one of the most popular shojo manga titles ever created and its popularity has only grown in recent years.
Manga has been around for centuries in Japan and has managed to catch on in the US well before manga went fully mainstream.
The family is a strange one. They keep a secret that has the potential to change the course of history, and they’re willing to do whatever it takes to keep it that way. As the young girl gets pulled into their orbit, she quickly realizes that this family is anything but normal. They have secrets, and they’re not afraid to use them to get what they want.
Fruits Basket is an emotional rollercoaster that readers are still enjoying more than 15 years later. ..
10. Claymore
In Claymore, Yagi creates a world of dark magic and violence that is strikingly different from his previous work. The story follows the adventures of a young girl named Alice who must use her dark magic to stop a group of evil beings from taking over the world.
Claymore, a manga about a group of female warriors fighting against demons, began with an all-female cast of characters. This made it similar to the popular manga Berserk, which features anti-heroes. ..
The demon-of-the-week series had begun to develop interesting and complex characters, and the antagonists had become more than just demons.
The story began earnestly with a shocking plot development, and then pulled you into the dark world it created. ..
9. Bleach
Bleach is on the rise again, and it seems like the manga of the decade is going to be Bleach.
The Naruto and One Piece anime series had a lot of hype before it even aired. People were already excited about it before it even aired.
After a thrilling adventure in Soul Society, Ichigo Kurosaki’s come-from-behind miracles became less exciting and more — forgive me for this one — hollow.
The Arrancar arc was full of new characters and slick abilities, but it couldn’t keep the magic alive.
In a recent one-shot published by Tite Kubo, Hell is a place where those banished to it are subjected to various tortures. Some of these include being burned alive, having their heads chopped off, or being left to starve. This early-early bit of lore about Hell was never brought back until now, and it’s an interesting perspective on the afterlife that we never knew before.
Kubo’s journey into the underworld in “Hellboy” could have been very different had he chosen to explore it instead of Hueco Mundo. ..
8. Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer
After receiving instructions from a talking lizard in his bed, Amamiya Yuuhi is not particularly convinced by the supernatural battle to protect the world. ..
Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer is a classic shonen trope that is believably light-hearted.
The show didn’t have a huge audience during its run from 2005-2010.
Ten years ago, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien was published and became a sensation among readers and critics alike. The books are dense with complex storylines and characters, but its tight 10-volume story featured enough fascinating twists and turns to earn its place here against the heavy hitters of the decade. ..
7. Bokurano
The show stars a large cast of pre-teens who are thrust into an intergalactic tournament where they must compete against each other in a series of brutal one-on-one matches.
This series is famous for its heart-wrenching twist: that their mecha runs off its pilot’s own life force.
After a certain point, Bokurano becomes less about the giant battles and more about the meaning of being alive.
In the final moments of their lives, do the characters try to run away or fight for their lives? ..
The actions of the company have had no real consequences at all.
Regardless of the outcome, it’s a brutal journey from start to finish. ..
6. Berserk
This decade of Berserk was a time of intense demonic activity and mayhem, as Guts’ need for revenge grew more pronounced. With the help of his friends and allies, Guts was able to take down many enemies in this tumultuous period, but he knew that there were still others out there who would seek to harm him and his loved ones.
Despite the worsening conditions of the world and a piece of gear that tears away his sense of self, Guts’ unexpected traveling companions and a growing cast of precious allies slowly makes his journey easier to bear.
Thank goodness, relief also applies to us readers. ..
This run of Berserk was amazing.
5. Naruto
Since its debut, Naruto has been a hit with fans of the manga and anime alike. The series follows the adventures of a young ninja named Naruto as he struggles to survive in a world filled with evil forces and powerful enemies.
In the 2000s, Naruto quickly grew from a popular manga into a full-blown cultural force. The series has been praised for its unique and exciting story lines, as well as its ability to capture the imaginations of millions of fans around the world.
The town’s fate was at stake when the cutesy antics of the early chapters were cut short on a life-or-death mission.
In the aftermath of their victory over the evil ninjas Zabuza and Haku, Naruto and his friends continue their journey through the politically complex and war-ravaged world that they struggle to navigate.
This is an overview of the events that transpired during the Naruto anime and manga. It does not include all of the details that take place in the actual battles between Naruto and his opponents.
4. Hunter X Hunter
After finishing up Yuyu Hakusho, Yoshihiro Togashi took another go at the shonen genre with Hunter X Hunter, about Gon Freecss’ spirited adventure to find his father.
For centuries, hunters have relied on their skills to survive in the wild. Hunting is a matter of life and death for these brave individuals, as they must constantly be on the lookout for prey. ..
Gon is the protagonist of the series, and throughout the first few episodes it seems like he will always overcome obstacles. However, in the end of the first episode, it seems like something will happen that will push him over the edge.
The 2000s saw the introduction of supernatural Nen abilities, and their fearsome wielders who operate in the shadows. ..
The series has quickly become one of the most exciting and engaging on television. The dark and suspenseful adventures are replaced by full-blown geopolitical conflicts that keep you on the edge of your seat.
Kurapika’s quest for revenge quickly becomes bloody. ..
The island is a place where greed and murder are the order of the day. There are no rules here, and anyone who dares to venture onto the island will be met with death or destruction. The only thing that keeps people from committing suicide or killing one another is the fear of being discovered and killed.
The chimera ants eating people are truly monstrous creatures that are eating people for food.
It’s been a wild ride that is still going strong, and we can only hope that Togashi can pull off an insane climax that will leave us all on the edge of our seats.
3. Gantz
Manga artist Shigeru Mizuki’s “Gantz” manga ran from 2000 to 2013 and was characterized by its extreme violence and gore. The manga is often cited as an inspiration for the popular “Death Note” anime series. ..
The book is a journey into an alternate reality where science fiction and reality collide. The chapters are filled with action and adventure, as the characters explore different worlds and fight against evil.
The memoir is about the author’s experiences during the Iraq War, and how they have affected their relationships with others.
It’s been a decade since Gantz released his seminal work on the horror genre, Chainsaw Man. In that time, he’ve made a name for himself as one of the most innovative and influential filmmakers in the industry. But even with all of his success, Gantz can never help but feel like an outsider.
2. Death Note
The story of a young girl who is forced to leave her home and live in a strange place with no one she knows, and the journey she takes to find her way back home.
Though it only ran for three years, Death Note is one of the most influential manga of the 2000s. It was created by Ryukishi Kyojin and tells the story of a young man named Light who is given a notebook with a list of names and crimes to commit, and must kill each one before they can be recorded. The manga has been praised for its dark and violent themes, as well as its unique writing style.
In another person’s hands, the notebook that kills whoever’s name is written in it would be their absolute star.
With Tsugumi Ohba behind the wheel, the Death Note is a tool for Light Yagami to bend the world to his will.
Light is a vigilante who has a utopian vision for a life without crime. He is willing to kill anyone standing in his way, even if it means taking innocent lives. ..
The series really pops with the introduction of L, the one foe he is unable to outsmart. ..
In an ever-escalating game of cat-and-mouse, Light and L face off again and again until the first major arc comes to a thrilling conclusion.
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1. One Piece
One Piece is one of the most popular manga and anime series in the world. Even without the arcs that make it so popular, One Piece would still be one of the most popular manga and anime series around.
The Water 7 and Enies Lobby stories are compelling, well-written, and provide a unique perspective on the world of energy.
After seven years of forward momentum, the Straw Hat Pirates find themselves struggling to stay together as they face off against the absolute power of the world government. ..
The Straw Hat Pirates are one of the most formidable crews in the Grand Line. This emotional ride has forged them into champions, making them one of the most powerful groups in the world of pirates. ..
For readers, it also marks the exact point that One Piece undeniably became the best manga of the 2000s era. ..
