Berserk is widely regarded as one of the all-time best seinen manga series. For over three decades, readers have been captivated by its dark and gritty story, complex characters, and stunning artwork. Guts, a skilled warrior with a tragic past, navigates a brutal and unforgiving world filled with demons, political intrigue, and personal vendettas in the story. Along the way, he develops a friendship with Griffith, the charismatic and enigmatic leader of the mercenary band known as the Band of the Hawk.

Berserk's uncompromising approach to storytelling distinguishes it from other manga. The series does not shy away from violence, gore, or mature themes, and it delves into complex philosophical concepts like fate, free will, and the human condition. Berserk is well-known for its incredible artwork, in addition to its compelling story. The detailed and intricate illustrations by creator Kentaro Miura bring the world of Berserk to life, and his use of light and shadow creates a haunting atmosphere that perfectly matches the mood of the story.

Author: Kentaro Miura
Original run: August 25, 1989 – present
Volumes: 41

Status: Ongoing
Buy here: https://www.amazon.com/berserk-manga/s?k=berserk+manga

Hirohiko Araki's "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run" is a seinen manga series written and illustrated by him. It is the seventh installment in the "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" series, and many fans and critics regard it as one of the best and most innovative. The story takes place in an alternate version of the United States in the late nineteenth century, during the Steel Ball Run horse race. The race draws a diverse cast of characters, including the main character, Johnny Joestar, a former horse racing prodigy who is now paralyzed from the waist down.

Johnny and his fellow racers encounter a variety of bizarre and dangerous situations as the race progresses, including supernatural powers and mysterious conspiracies. The plot is full of surprises and features a diverse cast of interesting and memorable characters. One of the most unique and innovative aspects of "Steel Ball Run" is its use of stands, the supernatural powers that are a defining feature of the "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" series. Stands are integrated into the race, adding a new layer of strategy and excitement to the story.

The manga has received accolades for its complex characters, intricate plot, and beautiful artwork. It has been compared to classic Westerns and adventure stories but with the added flair and style of the "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" series.

Author: Hirohiko Araki
Original run: January 19, 2004 – April 19, 2011
Volumes: 24
Status: Completed
Buy here: https://www.amazon.com/steel-ball-run/s?k=steel+ball+run

Takehiko Inoue's Vagabond (Japanese: バガボンド, Hepburn: Bagabondo) is a Japanese epic martial arts manga series written and illustrated by him. Based on Eiji Yoshikawa's novel Musashi, it depicts a fictionalized account of the life of Japanese swordsman Musashi Miyamoto. Shinmen Takezou, who lives in 16th-century Japan, is a wild and violent young man in both appearance and action. His aggressive nature has earned him the scorn and fear of his fellow villagers, prompting him and his best friend, Matahachi Honiden, to flee to the outskirts in search of something greater than life. The couple eventually joins the Toyotomi Army and dreams of glory.

At the Battle of Sekigahara, Toyotomi suffers a crushing defeat at the hands of the Tokugawa clan, and his friends barely escape alive. Having separated the two, the Shinmen return home on a self-proclaimed mission to inform the Hon'iden family of Matahachi's survival. Instead, he finds himself a fugitive accused of murdering his friend based on his violent past.

Author: Takehiko Inoue
Original run: September 3, 1998 – May 21, 2015 (on hiatus)
Volumes: 37
Status: Ongoing
Buy here: https://www.amazon.com/vagabond-manga/s?k=vagabond+manga

Monster is a Naoki Urasawa manga series written and illustrated. Between December 1994 and December 2001, Shogakukan published it in their seinen manga magazine Big Comic Original, with its chapters collected in 18 tankbon volumes. The plot revolves around Kenzo Tenma, a Japanese surgeon living in Düsseldorf, Germany, whose life is turned upside down after he becomes involved with one of his former patients, Johan Liebert, who is revealed to be a dangerous serial killer.

Kenzou Tenma, a renowned Japanese neurosurgeon working in postwar Germany, must choose between operating on Johan Liebert, a dying orphan, and the mayor of Düsseldorf. Finally, Tenma jeopardizes his reputation by saving Johan, effectively killing the mayor. The director of the Heinemann Hospital dismisses Tenma from his post, and Heinemann's daughter, Eva, breaks off their engagement.

Tenma has given up hope for a successful career until the mysterious murder of Heinemann provides him with a second chance. Tenma is now the head of the surgical department and on his way to becoming the director. Everything appears to be fine at first, but he soon becomes entangled in a series of heinous murders that take place across Germany.

Author: Naoki Urasawa
Original run: December 1994 – December 2001
Volumes: 18
Status: Completed
Buy here: https://www.amazon.com/monster-manga/s?k=monster+manga

Inio Asano's "Oyasumi Punpun" is a coming-of-age seinen manga series written and illustrated by him. From 2007 to 2013, the series was serialized in Weekly Young Sunday magazine and collected into thirteen tankbon volumes. The story follows the life of Punpun Onodera, a young boy who lives in Japan, as he grows up and faces the challenges of adolescence.

Punpun Onodera is a typical 11-year-old Japanese boy. Punpun, who is idealistic and romantic, sees himself maturing when he meets the new girl in his class, Aiko Tanaka. As a result, the quiet boy learns how difficult it is to maintain a relationship and the enormous challenges he must face as he grows from a child to an adult. Punpun realizes something else when his father attacks his mother one night: the people he admires are not as great as he believes. Punpun's shy demeanor changes to that of a determined loner as his problems worsen. This change in himself, rather than curing him of conflicting issues and emotions, only strengthens him as a person.

Author: Inio Asano

Original run: March 15, 2007 – November 2, 2013
Volumes: 13
Status: Completed

Buy here: https://www.amazon.com/punpun/s?k=punpun

"Grand Blue" is a slice-of-life seinen manga series written and illustrated by Kenji Inoue and Kimitake Yoshioka. From 2014 to 2021, the series was serialized in good! Afternoon magazine and collected into 16 tankbon volumes. The plot revolves around Iori Kitahara, a college student who relocates to a coastal town to attend university. He joins a diving club and gets involved in the club's activities, which frequently involve heavy drinking and comedic antics.

The series focuses on the diving club's relationships and interactions, as well as Iori's personal growth and development as a young adult. "Grand Blue" is known for its humorous depictions of college life as well as its detailed and highly realistic artwork of diving and underwater scenes. Both readers and critics praised the series, which has since been adapted into an anime television series and a live-action film.

Author: Kenji Inoue

Original run: April 7, 2014 – present
Volumes: 20

Status: Ongoing

Buy here: https://www.amazon.com/grand-blue-manga/s?k=grand+blue+manga

Yasuhisa Hara's "Kingdom" is a historical seinen manga series written and illustrated by him. The series was first serialized in Weekly Young Jump magazine in 2006, and as of July 2023, it had been collected into 63 tankbon volumes. The story takes place in ancient China during the Warring States period and follows the journey of a young orphan named Shin, who dreams of becoming a great general and uniting China under a single ruler. Shin embarks on a journey to realize his dream with his friend and fellow servant, Hyou, facing many challenges and battles along the way.

"Kingdom" is known for epic storytelling, well-developed characters, and intense battle scenes, as well as historical accuracy and detail. The series has received praise for depicting warfare and strategy, as well as for exploring themes such as leadership, loyalty, and sacrifice. The manga has been adapted into several anime series, a live-action film, and a stage play, and it has a large following both in Japan and abroad. Numerous awards have been bestowed upon it, including the Kodansha Manga Award for Best General Manga in 2013 and the 14th Osamu Tezuka Cultural Prize in 2010.

Author: Yasuhisa Hara
Original run: January 26, 2006 – present
Volumes: 68
Status: Ongoing
Buy here: https://www.amazon.com/kingdom-manga/s?k=kingdom+manga

Makoto Yukimura's "Vinland Saga" is a historical seinen manga series written and illustrated by him. From 2005 to 2015, the series was serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine, and from 2015 to 2022, it was serialized in Monthly Afternoon. As of July 2023, the series had been collected into 25 tankbon volumes. The story takes place in Denmark and England during the Viking Age and follows Thorfinn, a young Viking warrior who seeks vengeance on Askeladd, the man who murdered his father. Thorfinn becomes involved in the conflicts between Viking factions along the way and eventually discovers a new path in life.

Thorfinn grew up hearing stories about old sailors who sailed the seas and arrived in Vinland, the legendary land. He does, however, live in a time when the war between England and Denmark is getting worse by the year. Death had become routine, and the Viking mercenaries reveled in it. Aligning with either side would result in a massive shift in the balance of power, so the Vikings are content to make a name for themselves and collect the spoils that come with it. Thorfinn must exact revenge on Askeladd, the man who murdered his father, in the midst of the chaos.

Author: Makoto Yukimura

Original run: April 13, 2005 – present
Volumes: 27

Status: Ongoing

Buy here: https://www.amazon.com/Vinland-Saga-Manga/s?k=Vinland+Saga+Manga

Aka Akasaka's "Kaguya-sama: Love is War" is a romantic comedy seinen manga series written and illustrated by him. The series was first serialized in Weekly Young Jump magazine in 2015, and as of July 2023, it had been collected into 23 tankbon volumes. The plot revolves around Shuchiin Academy student council members Miyuki Shirogane and Kaguya Shinomiya, who are both secretly in love with each other but are too proud to admit it. Instead, they engage in a battle of wits and schemes, each attempting to force the other to confess their feelings first.

"Kaguya-sama: Love is War" is known for its clever wordplay, witty humor, and well-developed characters. The show delves into themes like love, friendship, and the pressures of high school life. The manga has received praise for its distinct storytelling style, which includes multiple points of view and a nonlinear narrative. The manga has inspired several anime series as well as a live-action film. Numerous awards have been bestowed upon it, including the 65th Shogakukan Manga Award for Best Shonen Manga in 2019 and the 44th Kodansha Manga Award for Best General Manga in 2020.

Author: Aka Akasaka
Original run: May 19, 2015 – November 2, 2022
Volumes: 28
Status: Completed
Buy here: https://www.amazon.com/Kaguya-sama-Love-War-Manga/s?k=Kaguya-sama%3A+Love+is+War+Manga

Haruko Ichikawa's "Land of the Lustrous" is a science fantasy manga series written and illustrated by her. The series was first serialized in Monthly Afternoon magazine in 2012, and as of July 2023, it had been collected into 12 tankbon volumes.

The story is set in a world inhabited by "gems," humanoid beings made of various types of gemstones who are threatened by invading "Lunarians," aliens who seek to capture and use them as decorations. Phosphophyllite, the main character, is tasked with creating an encyclopedia, which leads them on a journey of self-discovery and growth as they learn about the world around them and the secrets of the gems' existence.

Earth has been hit by a meteorite six times in the distant future, completely destroying it each time. All remaining land was reduced to a single coastline, and nearly all life was extinguished. A new race of sentient life forms emerged over a long period of time. This is an immortal gem shaped like a human. Phosphophyllite (Phos) is a weak mineral that his peers regard as useless. After being tasked with creating an encyclopedia of natural history, Phos enlists the assistance of his aloof but wise partner, Cinnabar. This is the start of their friendship and personal development.

Author: Haruko Ichikawa
Original run: October 25, 2012 – present
Volumes: 12
Status: Ongoing
Buy here: https://www.amazon.com/land-lustrous/s?k=land+of+lustrous

Takehiko Inoue's "Real" is a sports seinen manga series written and illustrated by him. The series debuted in 1999 in Weekly Young Jump magazine and has since been collected into 14 tankbon volumes as of July 2023. The plot revolves around three wheelchair basketball players: Tomomi Nomiya, a high school delinquent who joins the sport after a life-changing accident; Hisanobu Takahashi, a former star athlete who becomes paralyzed after a motorcycle accident; and Kiyoharu Togawa, a college student who was born with a degenerative bone disease. The series delves into their lives challenges and triumphs, as well as the impact of disability on their relationships and identities.

"Real" is known for portraying disability and sports in a realistic manner, as well as for its deep character development and emotional storytelling. The manga addresses themes such as perseverance, acceptance, and the power of teamwork, and it features a diverse cast of characters each with their own personality and background. The artwork is detailed and expressive, employing a combination of traditional and digital techniques to bring the characters and their struggles to life.

Numerous awards have been bestowed upon the manga, including the 2001 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize and the 2002 Shogakukan Manga Award for Best General Manga. It has received positive feedback from both readers and critics and has been lauded for its impact on raising disability awareness and promoting inclusivity.

Author: Takehiko Inoue
Original run: October 28, 1999 – present
Volumes: 15
Status: Ongoing
Buy here: https://www.amazon.com/REAL-Manga/s?k=REAL+Manga

"One Punch Man" is a seinen manga superhero parody series written by ONE and illustrated by Yusuke Murata. The series began as a webcomic in 2009 and was later adapted into a manga series in 2012, with 23 tankbon volumes published as of July 2023.

In One Punch Man, ordinary Saitama has gained immense strength after three years of rigorous training, allowing him to knock out anyone and everything with a single punch. He decides to use his new ability by becoming a hero. However, he quickly grows tired of easily defeating monsters and wishes for someone to challenge him in order to rekindle his sense of heroism.

Genos, a cyborg, is determined to become Saitama's disciple after witnessing Saitama's incredible power. Together, the two begin their journey toward becoming true heroes, hoping to find a formidable foe and earn everyone's respect in the process.

Author: One
Original run: June 14, 2012 – present
Volumes:28
Status: Ongoing
Buy here: https://www.amazon.com/one-punch-man-manga/s?k=one+punch+man+manga