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Here are some of the series that have heavily used a philosophical approach to make readers think about many things. These manga cover topics like metaphysics, ethics, hedonism, stoic and cynicism

Stories that evoke strong emotions and convey one/multiple "moral of the story".

Range from light-hearted cheerful slice-of-life to dark psychological tragedy.

Some are highly philosophical and can shift your perception of life, happiness, morality, humanity, etc.

Psychological drama, occasionally known as dark drama or was related to psychodrama, is a sub-genre of drama that places emphasis on psychological elements. It often overlaps with other genres such as fantasy, black comedy, and science fiction, while the genre is closely related with the psychological horror and psychological thriller genres. Psychological dramas use these genres tropes to focus on the human condition and psychological effects, usually in a mature and serious tone.

Psychological drama explore thematic elements such as abandonment, coming-of-age problems, denialism, disability, distorted sequences, dysfunctional relationships, human sexuality, mental disorders, mood swings, odd behaviors, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychological abuse, psychedelic art, social issues, and other serious discussions that unlikely centers themes turn more focused on both issues of the character's life and reality.

Recommended Manga/Manhwa that hasn't been adapted into anime

Part 2:https://myanimelist.net/stacks/6746
Part 3:https://myanimelist.net/stacks/6748
Part 4:https://myanimelist.net/stacks/55028
Part 5:https://myanimelist.net/stacks/55029
Part 6:https://myanimelist.net/stacks/55030
Part 7:https://myanimelist.net/stacks/55031

Removed entry from this list
-"Oshi no Ko" (Spring 2023)
-Akuyaku Reijou nanode Last Boss wo Kattemimashita (Fall 2022)
-Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi (Fall 2024)
-Ame to Kimi to (??? 2025)
-Ao no Hako (Fall 2204)
-Blue Lock (Fall 2022)
-Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu (Spring 2023)
-Chainsaw Man (Fall 2022)
-Dandadan (Fall 2024)
-Dark Gathering (Summer 2023)
-Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction (Spring 2024)
-Dungeon Meshi (Winter 2024)
-Fuufu Ijou, Koibito Miman (Fall 2022)
-Giji Harem (Summer 2024)
-Helck (Summer 2023)
-Hoshi no Samidare (Summer 2022)
-Isekai Ojisan (Summer 2022)
-Jigokuraku (Spring 2023)
-Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! (Fall 2022)
-Kaii to Otome to Kamikakushi (Spring 2024)
-Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia (Spring 2023)
-Kimi no Koto ga Daidaidaidaidaisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo (Fall 2023)
-Kimi wa Meido-sama (Fall 2024)
-Kono Kaisha ni Suki na Hito ga Imasu (Winter 2025)
-Koori Zokusei Danshi to Cool na Douryou Joshi (Winter 2023)
-Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai (Winter 2023)
-Kumichou Musume to Sewagakari (Summer 2022)
-Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (Fall 2023)
-Kyuujitsu no Warumono-san (Winter 2024)
-Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete (Winter 2024)
-Maou no Ore ga Dorei Elf wo Yome ni Shitanda ga, Dou Medereba Ii? (Spring 2024)
-Mashle (Spring 2023)
-Mato Seihei no Slave (Winter 2024)
-My Home Hero (Spring 2023)
-Pluto (Fall 2023)
-Ragna Crimson (Fall 2023)
-Rebuild World (???)
-Reincarnation no Kaben (???)
-Saikyou no Shienshoku "Wajutsushi" de Aru Ore wa Sekai Saikyou Clan wo Shitagaeru (Fall 2024)
-Sasayaku You ni Koi wo Uta (Spring 2024)
-Sengoku Youko (Winter 2024)
-Shiro Seijo to Kuro Bokushi (Summer 2023)
-Skip to Loafer (Spring 2023)
-Solo Leveling (Winter 2024)
-Sousou no Frieren (Fall 2023)
-Suki na Ko ga Megane wo Wasureta (Summer 2023)
-Tengoku Daimakyou (Spring 2023)
-Tomo-chan wa Onnanoko! (Winter 2023)
-Tsundere Akuyaku Reijou Liselotte to Jikkyou no Endou-kun to Kaisetsu no Kobayashi-san (Winter 2023)
-Uzumaki (Fall 2024)
-Watashi no Oshi wa Akuyaku Reijou (Fall 2023)
-Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon (Summer 2023)
-Yofukashi no Uta (Summer 2022)
-Yubisaki to Renren (Winter 2024)
-Zom 100: Zombie ni Naru made ni Shitai 100 no Koto (Summer 2023)

For part 2 of this list
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/7687

Please do check out Part 2 if you want more! https://myanimelist.net/stacks/14189

(Ignore my ratings, you should dictate the enjoyment yourself)

What definitely makes manga great would be that it goes over a broad range of themes/topics. Manga isn't afraid of addressing taboo topics, nor does it avoid concepts that most other entertainment mediums WOULDN'T DARE to touch. They also provide an imaginative exploration of how the Japanese perceive these topics. We rarely get cultural perspectives on certain topics.
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Includes topics that are rare in animanga compared to other mediums.

Manga in which human behavior or/and actions are often analyzed throughout the series and is its main focus. Action/Fighting manga that contains similar scenes doesn't count (Unless it has several of these scenes).

Seinen manga is targeted to males, has action, philosophy, psychological elements, maybe some realistic romance.
That’s the common theme for this list. I will not include the popular shonen Naruto here, but will include Hunter x Hunter. That’s because HxH is dark and has deep philosophical themes. So that’s it!

manga exploring issues or topics that aren't discussed often enough.

'taboo' topics = actual taboo topics + subjects that aren't really talked about

Part 1 : https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15026

Must-read manga mostly demographed as Seinen but also contains other good mangas that are not published in any Seinen magazine but are definitely suited for an older/adult audience.

All these mangas are a good read in my opinion, ofcourse this includes ones that I consider top-tier and personal favorites but the others - if not amazing, are definitely worth reading at least once.

While most Manga only focus on one story, there're still a few out there that explore different types of stories of different characters in different circumstances. Some happy and hopeful, some dark and tragic, some cute and light-hearted, some ridiculous, some bittersweet.

mangas/manhwas that have mcs with passion over what they do or discover sth they are passionate about

Manga that explore a character or characters and how the characters interact with and learn about the world.

More slice of life or philosophy based.

DEBATING WHICH SERIES I WANNA BINGE

Slice-of-life Mangas that completely turned about my philosophies and induced me to appreciating the wonders of the little things in life.

manga featuring characters that engage in any form of self-harm.

if you know anymore series that fit into this category, please message me & i will add your contribution!