: A character-driven historical mystery from Naoki Urasawa (creator of Monster ) that links events from post-war Japan to 2020. Beginner-Friendly Gateways

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: Frequently cited as a "New Gen" masterpiece, it follows a retired legendary assassin trying to live a quiet life as a convenience store owner.

: A standout new Shonen Jump title from mangaka Kyohei Tawara, focusing on a serious conflict between elves and humanity.

Manga continues to see record-breaking sales, with "New Gen" titles (starting 2020 or later) dominating community discussions.