Yumekui Kenbun
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Mystery manga that contain supernatural/mythological/folklore beings. May only make mention of these things or may actually be set in a world where they're real. "Beings" includes creatures, spirits, youkai, gods e.t.c. People with supernatural powers are not included.

Only series focusing on or centred around said beings have been added. Only the first entry has been added if it's part of a series and manga only.

On the card. Mangas that are based on magical/mysterious shops.

Need some shojo mystery don't worry this local edgelord gotcha like i got a pokemon from its now godforsakenly cancerous state lol.

Most of them are horror, but there are some exceptions, so I had to put the word in brackets.

Non-horror manga on the list:
- Death Note
- Kuroshitsuji
- Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro

Sequels are not included.

manga we recommend this year! in order of our ratings, and all things we’ve read or finished this year exclusively.
(still a wip)

Manga that's similar to xxxHolic

Common shared aspects:
- Episodic mystery solving
- Introspection of the immortal and non-human
- Ghost, yokai, ayakashi, magic shop
- Art nouveau, ukiyo-e, gothic art styles
- Master and servant / Age gap duo
- 2 guys adventures / BL-ish vibes
+ Pretty clothes, good food, cute mascots


Also not including but relevant: Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle and xxxHolic Rei aka sister series and sequel respectively.

A shoujo manga means a comic published in a magazine targeted towards the young female demographic (under 18) in Japan.

Josei manga with a Male Protagonist: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42856

A spooky-themed stack list featuring a variety of shoujo manga: from goofy otaku vampires to the creepiest twists on your favorite fairytales, you'll find the perfect shoujo thrill for your heart here!

— This stack is sorted alphabetically, and each item includes the reason it was picked, the level of spookiness (low, medium, or high), and the languages in which the titles are available.
— Since it's tough to track every single licensing update for manga, it's likely that I might have missed some for the titles in this stack. Feel free to let me know if that's the case!
— 'Level of Spookiness' is entirely subjective, and titles marked as *medium* or *high* may be revised later.

[⚠️ For items marked as *medium* or *high* in spookiness, it's highly recommended to check MangaUpdates or similar databases for specific trigger warnings. Please read at your own discretion.]

The Shojo and Josei manga licensed by Yen press continued

Part 1: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/56408

Part 3: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/56426

This is a list of the Shojo and Josei manga licenses held by Viz that are not under the Shojo Beat or older Viz Shojo labels. These include some digital-only Viz Select licenses they got after TokyoPop went under as well as ones published under the plain Viz or Viz Signature labels. Otherwise, these titles are under either Viz Signature or Viz Media imprints.

*X by CLAMP has been published under both the Viz Shojo imprint (singles) and the Viz media imprint (omnibi)

*Many of Junji Ito's short stories were published in the shojo magazines Nemuki and Halloween, and have been mixed into his seinen horror in the Viz hardcover releases for his works. So those are shojo that have not been released under Viz Shojo or Shojo Beat.

I tried to compile an extensive list of the English Licensed Shojo and Josei manga titles where romance is a sub-plot at best, if present at all (many of these don't have any romance present).

Part 1-dark/horror/thriller: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/my
Part 3-Sci-fi/Historical/Mystery: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/57098
Part 4-Cute Stories: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/57096
Part 5-Character dramas/Modern Real-life Japan: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/57100

Manga series with covers that feature recurring design and composition elements, consistent art styles, gradual changes that show intent and overall harmony of the entire collection. I'm open to suggestions, I try not to add too many “standing character” situations, but will do so if the art is striking enough.

Part 1: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/51319
Part 2: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/54221
Part 3: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/59082
Part 4: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/59870
Part 5: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/60816

Art Nouveau first emerged in the late 19th century, thriving as a reaction to industrialization and mass production that is why artists and designers sought to return to craftsmanship, emphasizing organic forms, nature-inspired motifs, and decorative details. This movement celebrated individuality and artistry, rejecting the rigidity of industrial design.

Art Nouveau was not confined to a single medium—it flourished in architecture, graphic design, illustration, and even furniture. This universality made it a global phenomenon, captivating audiences with its elegance and intricate detailing.

For the badge-based item entries in the yearly Manga Reading Challenge. As there is an entire decade's worth of MRC events with a myriad of badges provided by various talented artists, this will be a multipart stack. All series are marked with their respective first badge year.

Note: If you don't see a title from a specific badge in a given year here, it's either in a previous part or I failed to find the source for it. My apologies if it's the latter.

MRC 2017 badges: https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=1582478&msgid=49234445
MRC 2018 badges: https://myanimelist.net/forum/?goto=post&topicid=1696290&id=53558352

Stack series Pt 1: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/63297