Below the iceberg (Rare & obscure)
Manga
Hidden gems and "out of the radar" manga and manhwa that you probably haven´t heard of if you are new to the medium. Overlooked works. Good for the ones who want to get deeper and already tried the classics, or simply want to scratch the bottom of the barrel.
Criteria:
1. Underexposed and/or underrated works ranked below #2000 in terms of popularity.
2. Only one work per artist. Authors can be repeated, though.
3. No one-shots.
4. Complete scanlations (english)
5. Award-winning works included.
6. Manga from the 100 best-selling are not elegible.
Enjoy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COvaLT8xuWI
Criteria:
1. Underexposed and/or underrated works ranked below #2000 in terms of popularity.
2. Only one work per artist. Authors can be repeated, though.
3. No one-shots.
4. Complete scanlations (english)
5. Award-winning works included.
6. Manga from the 100 best-selling are not elegible.
Enjoy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COvaLT8xuWI
Manga, 7 vol, 1986
Me:-
Author:6
Post-Apocalyptic Adventure
Similar to:
- Future Conan Boy (Anime)
- Planet of the Apes (Movie)
- Mad Max: Fury Road (Movie)
Similar to:
- Future Conan Boy (Anime)
- Planet of the Apes (Movie)
- Mad Max: Fury Road (Movie)
Manga, 3 vol, 2002
Me:-
Author:7
Bio-Punk Adventure
Similar to:
- Made in Abyss (Anime)
- The Music of Marie (Manga)
- The Promised Neverland (Manga)
Similar to:
- Made in Abyss (Anime)
- The Music of Marie (Manga)
- The Promised Neverland (Manga)
Manga, 19 vol, 1998
Me:-
Author:6
Western Adventure
Similar to:
- Django Unchained (Movie)
- Vinland Saga (Anime/Manga)
- Berserk (Anime/Manga)
Similar to:
- Django Unchained (Movie)
- Vinland Saga (Anime/Manga)
- Berserk (Anime/Manga)
Manga, 4 vol, 2003
Me:-
Author:8
Sci-Fi Drama
Similar to:
- Her (Movie)
- I am a Hero (Manga)
- Onanie Master Kurosawa (Manga)
Similar to:
- Her (Movie)
- I am a Hero (Manga)
- Onanie Master Kurosawa (Manga)
Manga, 4 vol, 1993
Me:-
Author:7
NWO Drama
Similar to:
- Kaiji (Anime/Manga)
- 20th Century Boys (Manga)
- Brazil (Movie)
Similar to:
- Kaiji (Anime/Manga)
- 20th Century Boys (Manga)
- Brazil (Movie)
Manga, 2 vol, 2003
Me:-
Author:7
Dystopian Drama
Similar to:
- Oyasumi PunPun (Manga)
- The Horizon (Manhwa)
Similar to:
- Oyasumi PunPun (Manga)
- The Horizon (Manhwa)
Manga, 23 vol, 1989
Me:-
Author:8
Sports Drama
Similar to:
- Rising Impact (Anime)
- Attack No.1 (Anime)
- Welcome to the Ballroom (Anime)
Similar to:
- Rising Impact (Anime)
- Attack No.1 (Anime)
- Welcome to the Ballroom (Anime)
Manga, 5 vol, 1982
Me:-
Author:7
Period Drama
Similar to:
- Candy Candy (Anime/Manga)
- Oniisama e... (Anime)
Similar to:
- Candy Candy (Anime/Manga)
- Oniisama e... (Anime)
Manga, 15 vol, 1997
Me:-
Author:8
Historical Drama
Similar to:
- Divci Valka (Manga)
- Vinland Saga (Anime/Manga)
- Berserk (Anime/Manga)
Note: Has an anime adaptation, but it skips events and lacks of proper production values
Similar to:
- Divci Valka (Manga)
- Vinland Saga (Anime/Manga)
- Berserk (Anime/Manga)
Note: Has an anime adaptation, but it skips events and lacks of proper production values
Manga, 48 vol, 1994
Me:-
Author:6
Historical Drama
Similar to:
- Vagabond (Manga)
- Ninja Scroll (Anime)
- Seven Samurai (Movie)
Similar to:
- Vagabond (Manga)
- Ninja Scroll (Anime)
- Seven Samurai (Movie)
Manga, 7 vol, 2017
Me:-
Author:7
Mistery Drama
Similar to:
- Prison School (Manga/Anime)
- Oshi no ko (Anime)
Note: Has an anime adaptation, but it skips or changes minor events.
Similar to:
- Prison School (Manga/Anime)
- Oshi no ko (Anime)
Note: Has an anime adaptation, but it skips or changes minor events.
Manga, 2 vol, 2018
Me:-
Author:6
Misfit Drama
Similar to:
- Oyasumi PunPun (Manga)
- My Lesbian Experience With Loneliness (Manga)
- Extension du domaine de la lutte (Movie)
Similar to:
- Oyasumi PunPun (Manga)
- My Lesbian Experience With Loneliness (Manga)
- Extension du domaine de la lutte (Movie)
Manga, 4 vol, 2006
Me:-
Author:7
Misfit Drama
Similar to:
- Strongest Legend Kurosawa (Manga)
- Watamote (Anime)
- Onanie Master Kurosawa (Manga)
Similar to:
- Strongest Legend Kurosawa (Manga)
- Watamote (Anime)
- Onanie Master Kurosawa (Manga)
Manga, 7 vol, 2020
Me:-
Author:8
Time-travelling Drama
Similar to:
- Erased (Anime)
- Groundhog Day (Movie)
- Palm Springs (Movie)
Similar to:
- Erased (Anime)
- Groundhog Day (Movie)
- Palm Springs (Movie)
Manga, 15 vol, 2006
Me:-
Author:8
Yakuza Drama
Similar to:
- Strongest Legend Kurosawa (Manga)
- Oyaji (Manga)
- Sun-Ken Rock (Manga)
Note: Spinoff of a spinoff. Works perfectly as a standalone, though.
Similar to:
- Strongest Legend Kurosawa (Manga)
- Oyaji (Manga)
- Sun-Ken Rock (Manga)
Note: Spinoff of a spinoff. Works perfectly as a standalone, though.
Manga, 3 vol, 2000
Me:-
Author:7
Family Drama
Similar to:
- Strongest Legend Kurosawa (Manga)
- Holyland (Manga)
- Kizudarake no Jinsei (Manga)
Similar to:
- Strongest Legend Kurosawa (Manga)
- Holyland (Manga)
- Kizudarake no Jinsei (Manga)
Manga, 1 vol, 2010
Me:-
Author:8
Family Comedy
Similar to:
- Kobayashi´s Dragon Maid (Anime)
- Udon no kuni (Anime)
- Aho Girl (Anime/Manga)
Similar to:
- Kobayashi´s Dragon Maid (Anime)
- Udon no kuni (Anime)
- Aho Girl (Anime/Manga)
Manga, 2 vol, 2009
Me:-
Author:7
Family Comedy
Similar to:
- Kobayashi´s Dragon Maid (Anime)
- Midori no Hibi (Anime)
Similar to:
- Kobayashi´s Dragon Maid (Anime)
- Midori no Hibi (Anime)
Manga, 10 vol, 1990
Me:-
Author:7
Workplace Comedy
Similar to:
- Hanamaru Yochien (Anime/Manga)
- New Game (Anime)
Note: A music album inspired in the manga was released in 1993.
https://vgmdb.net/album/102051
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J8kbAxsovs
Similar to:
- Hanamaru Yochien (Anime/Manga)
- New Game (Anime)
Note: A music album inspired in the manga was released in 1993.
https://vgmdb.net/album/102051
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J8kbAxsovs
Manga, 11 vol, 2006
Me:-
Author:7
Workplace Comedy
Similar to:
- Living Game (Manga)
- Udon no Kuni (Anime)
- Ichinensei ni Nacchattara (Manga)
Note: Has a proper anime adaptation by Gainax
Similar to:
- Living Game (Manga)
- Udon no Kuni (Anime)
- Ichinensei ni Nacchattara (Manga)
Note: Has a proper anime adaptation by Gainax
Manga, 5 vol, 2006
Me:-
Author:7
Highschool Comedy
Similar to:
- Angel Densetsu (Manga)
- Gabriel Dropout (Anime)
- Murenase Seton Gakuen (Anime/Manga)
Note: Sequel was published before this one. If you want to start by year of publishing, you can try Sumire♡17-sai!! first.
Similar to:
- Angel Densetsu (Manga)
- Gabriel Dropout (Anime)
- Murenase Seton Gakuen (Anime/Manga)
Note: Sequel was published before this one. If you want to start by year of publishing, you can try Sumire♡17-sai!! first.
Manga, 1 vol, 1987
Me:-
Author:7
Prankster Comedy
Similar to:
- GS Mikami (Anime/Manga)
- Ranma 1/2 (Anime/Manga)
Similar to:
- GS Mikami (Anime/Manga)
- Ranma 1/2 (Anime/Manga)
Manga, 9 vol, 1999
Me:-
Author:6
Delinquent Comedy
Similar to:
- Angel Densetsu (Manga)
- Rokudenashi Blues (Manga)
- BADBOYS (Manga)
Similar to:
- Angel Densetsu (Manga)
- Rokudenashi Blues (Manga)
- BADBOYS (Manga)
Manga, 9 vol, 2007
Me:-
Author:6
Gender-Swap Comedy
Similar to:
- Hanamaru Youchien (Anime/Manga)
- Ranma 1/2 (Anime/Manga)
- Boku Girl (Manga)
Similar to:
- Hanamaru Youchien (Anime/Manga)
- Ranma 1/2 (Anime/Manga)
- Boku Girl (Manga)
Manga, 6 vol, 2018
Me:-
Author:6
Supernatural Comedy
Similar to:
- Kobayashi´s Dragon Maid (Anime)
- Gabriel Dropout (Anime)
- Murenase Seton Gakuen (Anime/Manga)
Similar to:
- Kobayashi´s Dragon Maid (Anime)
- Gabriel Dropout (Anime)
- Murenase Seton Gakuen (Anime/Manga)
Manga, 39 vol, 1991
Me:-
Author:7
Supernatural Comedy
Similar to:
- Ranma 1/2 (Anime/Manga)
- Wanko ni Kuchizuke (Manga)
Note: Has a proper anime adaptation that gained certain notoriety in the 90s. Not that popular nowadays, though
Similar to:
- Ranma 1/2 (Anime/Manga)
- Wanko ni Kuchizuke (Manga)
Note: Has a proper anime adaptation that gained certain notoriety in the 90s. Not that popular nowadays, though
Manga, 10 vol, 1999
Me:-
Author:6
Supernatural Harem
Similar to:
- Tenchi Muyou! (Anime)
- Muv Luv (Visual Novel)
- Clannad (Anime)
Similar to:
- Tenchi Muyou! (Anime)
- Muv Luv (Visual Novel)
- Clannad (Anime)
Manga, 3 vol, 1999
Me:-
Author:7
Crime Thriller
Similar to:
- Monster (Anime/Manga)
- Double Indemnity (Movie)
- Se7en (Movie)
Similar to:
- Monster (Anime/Manga)
- Double Indemnity (Movie)
- Se7en (Movie)
Manga, 4 vol, 1974
Me:-
Author:6
Body Horror
Similar to:
- The Promised Neverland (Manga)
- The Drifting Classroom (Manga)
Similar to:
- The Promised Neverland (Manga)
- The Drifting Classroom (Manga)
Manga, 10 vol, 2011
Me:-
Author:9
Psychological Gambling
Similar to:
- Nine Queens (Movie)
- Kaiji (Anime/manga)
- Squid Game (TV-series)
Note: Part 2 of "Tobaku Haouden Zero". Make sure to read Part 1 before getting into the sequel
Similar to:
- Nine Queens (Movie)
- Kaiji (Anime/manga)
- Squid Game (TV-series)
Note: Part 2 of "Tobaku Haouden Zero". Make sure to read Part 1 before getting into the sequel
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