Mada, Ikiteru

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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

Manga you've most likely never heard about but deserve to be seen more.

While not all of them might suit your taste, they have at minimum some memorably unique aspects to them.


Not sorted in any particular order.

Part 2: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/8784

Rules are the same: there is no anime adaptation, manga must be good plus it should be pretty underrated.

Vol I: stacks/4593
My favourite one-shots: stacks/5034

Sometimes you encounter stories that can change your entire view on how you are living your life, what does death means and what is really important.

I don't say that it WILL happen after reading my choices. But it may.

Western comics you might find intersting on the same topic:
1) Daytripper (HIGHLY recommended)
2) Sculptor (Scott Mccloud)
3) Many deaths of Laila Starr

Check out part 1 if you want more. https://myanimelist.net/stacks/7922

(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 with a main character who's old. Like around 50+ years old. Feel free to give suggestions for additions.

Manga featuring protagonists who are 40 years of age or older.

Part 2: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/30711