Top 10 best manga to read 2023

Top 10 best manga to read 2023 at Mangago

10. Spy Family

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Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment—to get married and have a kid—he may finally be in over his head!
Not one to depend on others, Twilight has his work cut out for him procuring both a wife and a child for his mission to infiltrate an elite private school. What he doesn’t know is that the wife he’s chosen is an assassin and the child he’s adopted is a telepath!

9. Black Clover

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Young Asta was born with no magic ability in a world where magic is everything. In order to prove his strength and keep a promise with his friend, Asta dreams of becoming the greatest mage in the land, the Wizard King.

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8. The Rebellion of the Cursed Lady

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Tina was born into the Valia family, a house renowned for their powerful command over magic, but when she fails to show any magical abilities, she is forced to live through daily taunts and abuse from her family. Then one day, Tina develops extremely rare dark magic powers. Unfortunately, dark magic is seen as a curse and those who wield it, abominations… Tina soon finds herself imprisoned in a shack deep in the forest. After a year of this solitary and cruel existence, Tina is barely clinging to life when a mysterious nobleman appears before her and rescues her from her prison. She awakes in the estate of the Duke of Lawliet, to find her saviour is none other than Reiner Lawliet, head of the family and wielder of Holy Magic. With the help of Reiner’s love, Tina’s wounded heart slowly begins to heal, but can she truly find happiness despite her curse?

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SORAJIMA Studio

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SORAJIMA Studio

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7. Let the Saintess Be Selfish

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At the age of sixteen, Lillia awakened to her Holy powers and became the Saintess. Surprisingly, she retained memories of being a Saintess in her previous life as well. Fueled by frustration from the mistreatment she endured in her past life and the strict rules of the Temple, she vows to live her new life as she pleases once again as the Saintess. As if guided by fate, Lillia crosses paths with two young men from her past life, drawn together through a series of peculiar events. In her second life as a Saintess, she begins to uncover the mysteries surrounding the role she holds. Amidst all these intertwining circumstances, a question lingers: Will Lillia achieve the freedom she dreams of and live her life on her own terms?

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6. Love You, with Death

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“We were happy until that fateful day.” Born into a clan of apothecaries, Olive is a young girl who dreams of continuing her family’s legacy. But then, one day, her hometown gets attacked. She loses her entire family, except for her older sister. They get adopted by the lord of the domain, Earl Elvert, only to be treated like livestock. Olive does everything to protect her physically disabled sister, who’s eventually taken hostage in order to coerce Olive to abuse her power. “It’s because only your family can make a ‘perfect poison’ causing instant death.” That is, an ability to refine a special kind of poison from her blood. Olive is forced to assume a false identity, marry and later poison the infamous “Murderous Duke.” However, contrary to the rumors, Duke Victor seems to be an honest and kindhearted man… “I don’t want to kill him. But as things stand, my sister…” The more love she feels from Victor, the more her anguish grows.

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TOUMA Sakuru

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SORAJIMA Studio

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Fantasy, Josei, Mature, Psychological, Romance

5. Mankitsu Shitai Jouren-san

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Izumi, a university student part-timing at a manga cafe, got curious about a regular customer. Her name is Honami, a high school girl who’s been coming to the manga cafe recently. This defenseless and seemingly cute girl who he can’t take his eyes off of has a secret…!?

This is a slightly naughty, heartful love comedy where this gentle pair will get to “enjoy” their youth to the fullest!!

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SHINMI Rin

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Comedy, Ecchi, Romance, Slice of Life

4. Kingdom

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Millions of years have passed since the times of legends, when the worlds of man and gods were still the same. In these times it was the desires of man that moved the world. It is the era of the 500 year war: The warring states period. Kingdom is the story of a young boy named Shin who grew into a great general and all the trials and bloodshed that lead him there.

Earned a Guinness World Record in 2012 for Manga written by the most people. The record was due to its “Social Kingdom” campaign in which fans and other artists were given the task of redrawing the entire 26th volume.

Note: Won the grand prize for the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2013 and the first annual Tsutaya Comic Awards’ All-Time Best Section in 2017.

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Hara Yasuhisa

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Hara Yasuhisa

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3. The Villainous Princess Won’t Tolerate a Bad Ending

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In the cutthroat world of game development, genius creator Ko Sehee’s life is upended when her junior, Choi Yuri, betrays her, stealing Sehee’s game “Land of Destiny” and relegating her to ghostwriter. But fate has a twist; a fatal accident plunges them into the very game world Sehee crafted. Now, reborn as the diabolical Princess Violeta, she must navigate treacherous waters where she is the villainess, and her nemesis is the beloved heroine. Who will triumph when the creator battles her usurper in a world of their own making?

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AKAO Deko,Cheoli 19,MIXER

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2. One Punch-Man

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Every time a promising villain appears, Saitama beats the snot out of ’em with one punch! Can he finally find an opponent who can go toe-to-toe with him and give his life some meaning? Or is he doomed to a life of superpowered boredom?

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Was nominated for the seventh annual Manga Taishō Award in 2014, an Eisner Award in 2015 and a Harvey Award in 2016. Won the Sugoi Japan Award and the Spanish Manga Barcelona award in the seinen category in 2017.

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Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Mature, Mystery, Psychological, Sci fi, Seinen, Supernatural

1. Vengeful Weapon, Tears of Poison

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Amelia, the daughter of Yua Levanna’s second queen, is despised by the royal family due to her inherited “poison magic,” a unique ability from her mother. After enduring torment and witnessing her mother’s tragic demise, as the kingdom exploited her poison for military gain, Amelia clings to her mother’s dying words: “No matter what happens, don’t give up.”

One fateful day, the enigmatic northern empire of Saulverka announces that its Emperor seeks a new wife. Meanwhile, Amelia’s half-brother Craig seizes the throne of Yua Levanna by assassinating the previous king and sends Amelia to the notorious and cold-hearted Emperor Noam in Saulverka. Her reception by Noam is chilling and unwelcoming.

While lamenting her existence, Amelia uncovers the truth behind her mother’s death. Fueled by an intense desire for revenge, she embraces her seething anger and vows to avenge her mother against the royal family.

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