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A collection of amazing 1 volume manga that can be read in one sitting, for anyone wanting a short but tantalizing read.

List of sleeves for "elitist". These manga have been considered as "deep" animations by various critics and analysts.

In this compilation there are manga with quite complicated stories that are not recommended for all audiences. As they are: cult manga, artistic, experimental, avant-garde, underrated, psychological, philosophical, unique or mind-blowing.

sequels are not included.

Honorable mentions that aren't on MAL:
- Bibliomania, by Obaru & Macchiro
- Service Area, by Inio Asano

anthology = "a collection of artistic works that have a similar form or subject"

there is no common theme or genre for every entry of this stack, but the majority of them are dramas. some are pretty dark as well, so please make sure to check on that before starting them (i think there is a guro one as well so).

as of now the manga here are pretty random, but i plan to sort them a bit after reading more anthologies. until then i it's easier to have them all in one place

The list is in order of MAL score

all of them are under 16 chapters, and most are 1 volume long.

some contain guro, so check the description if you don't want to see that.

not all manga here are necessarily disturbing (or at least not as much as others), but are still dark/twisted. at the same time, some are disturbing/twisted, yet not necessarily (that) dark (take Kanojo wa Sore wo Gaman Dekinai, for example).

Manga that aren't on MAL:
- Bibliomania, by Obaru & Macchiro
- Goths Cage, by Yasushi Suzuki
- Yuugatou, by Arima Tomasu (one shot)

Slice of life manga involving things like death, suicide, murder, depression, anxiety, paranoia, racism, survival, dark secrets(ex.cloning), loss/decline in/of civilisation etc.

I've included the fable and Kizudarake no Jinsei which aren't labelled as slice of life but they lie somewhere between gritty crime drama and a slice of life story.

I only count the editorials that stills publishing to this day: IVREA, Panini Manga, Ovnipress, Kemuri, Utopia, Distrito Manga and Pop Fiction.

PART I: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/21070
PART II: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/21071
PART III: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/21075
PART IV: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/21100
PART V: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/21116
PART VI: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/21149
PART VII: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/21150
PART VIII: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/21152

A collection of single-volume manga from various genres I've enjoyed and would recommend.

The psychological genre is one that has boundless freedom in exploring it's themes, since the topic of human psyche, our behaviour and mind's patterns are something far too personal and individual.

The works that are part of this genre are conceived to kindle their reader's contemplation - about themselves, of the world presented in the story, as well as our own, and how shockingly similar or different they appear to be.

As well as that, this genre is usually focused on exploring two general types of personalities - ones that are seeking their true self, their place in this world and the significance and worth of their existence. The other usual psychological profile is one that is already established, presenting us an image that starts to crumble bit by bit, their core values degrade and all they're left with is a husk of their former selves, devoid of emotion, empathy or will to exist.

Besides the psychological portraits, the reader can find a lot of abstract concepts and subtle symbolism, which enhances the experience. Often times the art can be radical, provocative and avant-garde, or nuanced and subdued, but in all of these works, it does strives to accomplish one thing - to provoke us to think outside the box, to present us worlds or people that are inherently broken, but which has their importance and meaning, and which are not afraid to challenge our currently established worldviews.

A list of Asano's manga published in Brazil, in order of release date.



Lista dos mangás do Asano publicados no Brasil, em ordem de lançamento.

This series of interest stacks is a list of mangas & light novels that have been or are being licensed and published in Argentina. This DOES NOT include imported physicals originally released in other territories, only manga licensed for the Argentine market. Novels, Manhwa and Manhua are included, however, manga-style non-asian releases are not mentioned here. Any manga missing on MAL will be noted in each stack's description, or in particular entries related to them.

The manga are in alphabetical order according to the title they were published under in Argentina, and not according to their original title. Each modified title is noted under each manga. Most of these can be bought online, although there are discontinued manga which can no longer be found unless bought second-hand.

These interest stacks will be updated (semi-)regularly and should always be considered to be incomplete. Please, message me if there's any entry missing, and/or if any info is wrong or missing. Due to MAL's 50-items limit on interest stacks, the entire list spans multiple stacks, some of which are continuations of the same letter.

Manga not on MAL:
- Kubi no Nai Choukoku (Las estatuas sin cabeza) (Ivrea)
- Leviathan (Leviatán) (Distrito Manga)

All the stacks:
#: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/58271
A: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42144
B: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42676
B (Cont.): https://myanimelist.net/stacks/58160
C: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42280
D: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42710
E: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42711
F: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42712
G: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42311
H: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42713
I: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42714
J: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42716
K: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42321
L: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42765
M: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42766
N: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42347
O: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42877
P, Q: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42796
R: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42797
S: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42387
S (Cont.): https://myanimelist.net/stacks/58170
T: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42452
T (Cont.): https://myanimelist.net/stacks/58224
U: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/43034
V: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42800
W: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42801
X, Y, Z: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42802

For those who want help with filling out item #135 in the 2024 Manga Reading Challenge. Or if you really wanna judge a book by it cover. Thanks to vanitasx12 and batsling1234 for their contributions.

A curated selection of manga that challenges the mind and stirs the soul. This list is for those who seek more than just entertainment—these series offer a journey into the profound, exploring the depths of human nature, existential questions, and the intricate dance between fate and free will. Each manga on this list will leave you contemplating long after the credits roll.

PM for any suggestions

https://discord.gg/SvKXw7Hu - Feel free to reach out to me here.

Here’s a list of coming-of-age manga that capture feelings of uncertainty, fear, and loneliness. If you're questioning your path, these stories resonate with that struggle.

PM for suggestions.


https://discord.gg/SvKXw7Hu - Feel free to reach out to me here.

In this stack you can find manga, manwhua and light novels.

Consider reading Bibliomania as well.