Action, comedy, fantasy, horror, slice of life, sports...there are A LOT of manga options out there.
Sure, variety is the spice of life. But where should you start?
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In this blog, we'll break down a few popular manga genres and then discuss how you can find your perfect match by learning your manga style.
How many different types of manga are there?
In a word—lots. Like most of the best things in life, manga genres are fluid and constantly evolving. Trust us. Even if you think you're not into manga, you can find something you'll fall in love with. There is literally something for everyone.
Some of the most popular manga genres and subgenres include:
Action & Adventure/Battle. Larger-than-life characters with super-human strength battle it out in high-stakes battles. These mangas often revolve around the timeless struggle between good vs. evil.
Comedy. A comedy manga only has to be one thing—funny. Comedy manga tends to put ordinary characters in outrageous situations. Or, they might put outrageous characters into ordinary situations. Comedy crosses over with other genres, such as Action, Romance, or Slice of Life.
Romance. Romance focuses on relationships and love. Romance can cross paths with every genre, from Action to Comedy to Slice of Life.
Fantasy/Magic. Stories in alternate universes or timelines full of magic, sorcery, or supernatural beings.
Historical Fiction. Historical fictions take actual historical events and flip them upside down. They frequently cross over with other genres, such as Action or Fantasy.
Horror. Horror manga vividly brings monsters and nightmares to life. It can tell supernatural tales or eerily mirror real life.
LGBTQ+. LGBTQ+ manga follows queer protagonists as they navigate daily life. They may or may not involve romantic relationships.
Science Fiction. Science fiction manga includes everything from mecha (robots) to journeys through outer space.
Slice of Life. Slice of life focuses on relatively ordinary people leading ordinary lives, with the occasional silly shenanigan sprinkled in. Expect to laugh and relax.
Sports. Sports manga revolve around athletes chasing dreams of greatness. Come for the fierce rivalries. Stay for the heart-warming friendship.
How can I figure out my style?
You can wander around aimlessly in Barnes and Nobel or scroll through Amazon to find the same played-out manga everyone else is reading. Or, you can take one of our manga style quizzes and get matched to new and unique manga every month based on your personality.
The manga style quiz sorts the most popular manga genres into four broad categories:
Adrenaline Junky, which combines the best Action & Adventure and Battle manga (along with their many subgenres). This style is for people who enjoy epic, action-packed journies.
Hopeless Romantic, which is for true romantics at heart. This includes any manga with a solid relationship-based storyline, from actions to romantic comedies.
Fantasy Lover is for fans of magic, supernatural, or science fiction.
Feel Good, as the name suggests, will leave you feeling good. We're talking about rollicking comedies and lighthearted slices of life.
What types of manga might I see with each style?
Adrenaline is for those who like action-packed stories where the survival of the fittest reigns supreme. You probably enjoy stories like My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Chainsaw Man.
If you are a Hopeless Romantic, you already know a perfect match when you see one! Let love guide you with tales of true romance like Orange, Super Women in Love, and Therapy Game.
Want more magic in your life? Why not see a different world with Fantasy? Fight mystical beasts and otherworldly figures while you transverse altered realities. You'll see manga like InuYasha, Beserk, Demon Slayer, and Beastars.
Are you more of a chilled-out and easy-going person who appreciates a good laugh? Then you'll feel good about the Feel Good box. Expect to read manga like Spy X Family, The Way of the Househusband, One Punch Man, and Polar Bear Cafe.
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