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This list is for recommendations of manga series for people who want to try manga but don't know where to start!

This will only include in print manga (so that excludes a lot from tokyopop for example). If they have been reprinted please only include the reprint. (Unless the original is still in print! A lot of people don't like the newer 3 in 1s. Example Naruto)
Try to keep with series that are popular and easy to buy. If a series is no longer for sale first hand then it doesn't belong on this list and that includes the whole series being available.
Try to keep with popular series.
First volumes only!

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1	Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 1 (Ouran High School Host Club, #1) by Bisco Hatori 4.38 avg rating — 201,369 ratings score: 580, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Death Note, Vol. 1: Boredom (Death Note, #1) by Tsugumi Ohba 4.47 avg rating — 385,074 ratings score: 397, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Bleach, Vol. 1 by Tite Kubo 4.27 avg rating — 203,720 ratings score: 382, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Fruits Basket Collector's Edition, Vol. 1 by Natsuki Takaya 4.47 avg rating — 12,086 ratings score: 367, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 1 by Hiromu Arakawa 4.54 avg rating — 199,397 ratings score: 358, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Naruto, Vol. 1: Uzumaki Naruto (Naruto, #1) by Masashi Kishimoto 4.41 avg rating — 252,662 ratings score: 296, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Vampire Knight, Vol. 1 (Vampire Knight, #1) by Matsuri Hino 4.05 avg rating — 140,514 ratings score: 286, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Shugo Chara!, Vol. 1: Who Do You Want to Be? by Peach-Pit 4.13 avg rating — 20,264 ratings score: 253, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Wolf Children: Ame & Yuki by Yū (Artist) 4.42 avg rating — 6,073 ratings score: 250, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	The Heart of Touqar - THT - Epic - Vol 1 by Dr.Sara Ahmad (Goodreads Author) 4.90 avg rating — 93 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Attack on Titan, Vol. 1 by Hajime Isayama 4.48 avg rating — 316,320 ratings score: 194, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Cardcaptor Sakura, Book 1 by Clamp (Author & Illustrator) 4.44 avg rating — 4,027 ratings score: 189, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Tokyo Mew Mew Omnibus, Vol. 1 by Mia Ikumi 4.08 avg rating — 999 ratings score: 188, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	The Gentlemen's Alliance †, Vol. 1 by Arina Tanemura 3.95 avg rating — 14,386 ratings score: 185, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 1 by Karuho Shiina 4.30 avg rating — 74,386 ratings score: 184, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Fairy Tail, Vol. 01 by Hiro Mashima 4.32 avg rating — 133,774 ratings score: 180, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Honey So Sweet, Vol. 1 (Honey So Sweet, #1) by Amu Meguro 4.03 avg rating — 2,371 ratings score: 177, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Library Wars: Love & War, Vol. 1 (Library Wars: Love & War, #1) by Kiiro Yumi (Story & Art) 3.96 avg rating — 7,595 ratings score: 176, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Kiss Him, Not Me!, Vol. 1 by Junko 4.02 avg rating — 3,842 ratings score: 174, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Princess Jellyfish, Vol. 1 (Princess Jellyfish, #1) by Akiko Higashimura 4.34 avg rating — 5,637 ratings score: 172, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 01 (Dengeki Daisy, #1) by Kyousuke Motomi 4.26 avg rating — 31,719 ratings score: 168, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Godchild, Vol. 1 by Kaori Yuki 4.08 avg rating — 9,211 ratings score: 167, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Assassination Classroom, Vol. 01 by Yusei Matsui 4.38 avg rating — 68,003 ratings score: 166, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Black Butler I (Black Butler, #1) by Yana Toboso 4.35 avg rating — 147,605 ratings score: 155, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Dragon Ball, Vol. 1: The Monkey King (Dragon Ball, #1) by Akira Toriyama 4.43 avg rating — 57,565 ratings score: 154, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Maid-sama! (2-in-1 Edition), Vol. 1: Includes Vols. 1 & 2 by Hiro Fujiwara 4.38 avg rating — 2,466 ratings score: 152, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Orange: The Complete Collection, Volume 1 by Ichigo Takano 4.42 avg rating — 30,684 ratings score: 146, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	A Silent Voice, Vol. 1 by Yoshitoki Oima 4.47 avg rating — 61,147 ratings score: 145, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	XXXHolic, Omnibus 1 by Clamp 4.35 avg rating — 1,066 ratings score: 127, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Hana-Kimi (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 1 by Hisaya Nakajo 4.26 avg rating — 590 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Nana, Vol. 1 by Ai Yazawa 4.40 avg rating — 83,011 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	ملحمة قلب التوقار 1 by Dr.Sara Ahmad (Goodreads Author) 4.90 avg rating — 93 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Honey and Clover, Vol. 1 by Chica Umino 3.89 avg rating — 3,565 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Monster: Perfect Edition, Vol. 1 by Naoki Urasawa 4.58 avg rating — 15,193 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	The Seven Deadly Sins, Vol. 1 by Nakaba Suzuki 4.12 avg rating — 8,060 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Paradise Kiss 1 by Ai Yazawa 4.24 avg rating — 482 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Blue Exorcist, Vol. 1 by Kazue Kato 4.33 avg rating — 84,431 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	Shaman King, Vol. 1: A Shaman in Tokyo by Hiroyuki Takei 4.16 avg rating — 18,929 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	One Piece, Volume 1: Romance Dawn by Eiichiro Oda 4.49 avg rating — 195,177 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	D.Gray-man, Vol. 1 by Katsura Hoshino 4.20 avg rating — 29,638 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Everyone's Getting Married, Vol. 1 by Izumi Miyazono 3.77 avg rating — 1,167 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	Kobato., Vol. 01 (Kobato., #1) by Clamp 3.87 avg rating — 1,710 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Idol Dreams, Vol. 1 (31☆Ai Dream, #1) by Arina Tanemura 3.70 avg rating — 953 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	A Devil and Her Love Song, Vol. 1 by Miyoshi Tōmori 3.90 avg rating — 3,901 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Say I Love You, Vol. 1 by Kanae Hazuki 4.19 avg rating — 12,400 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Voice Over!: Seiyu Academy, Vol. 1 (Voice Over!, #1) by Maki Minami 4.06 avg rating — 1,106 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	Tegami Bachi, Letter Bee, Vol. 1: Letter and Letter Bee by Hiroyuki Asada 4.03 avg rating — 7,395 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	Haikyu!!, Vol. 1 by Haruichi Furudate 4.54 avg rating — 78,893 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	Alice in the Country of Hearts, Vol. 1 by Soumei Hoshino 4.19 avg rating — 15,501 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	Full Moon o Sagashite, Vol. 1 by Arina Tanemura 4.07 avg rating — 23,968 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	Kamisama Kiss, Vol. 1 (Kamisama Kiss, #1) by Julietta Suzuki 4.45 avg rating — 47,148 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	Skip Beat!, Vol. 1 by Yoshiki Nakamura 4.25 avg rating — 63,829 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma, Vol. 1 by Yūto Tsukuda 4.14 avg rating — 8,587 ratings score: 77, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	Tokyo Babylon Omnibus 1 by Clamp 4.06 avg rating — 317 ratings score: 75, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	Tokyo Ghoul, Tome 1 (Tokyo Ghoul, #1) by Sui Ishida 4.40 avg rating — 179,624 ratings score: 74, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	Nisekoi: False Love, Vol. 1 by Naoshi Komi 3.99 avg rating — 3,885 ratings score: 73, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches, Vol. 01 (Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches, #1) by Miki Yoshikawa 4.04 avg rating — 2,015 ratings score: 71, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	Haganai: I Don't Have Many Friends Vol.1 by Itachi (Comic) 3.83 avg rating — 733 ratings score: 70, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	Gunslinger Girl Omnibus Collection 1 (Vols. 1-3) by Yu Aida 4.18 avg rating — 240 ratings score: 69, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	My Love Story!!, Vol. 1 by Kazune Kawahara 4.26 avg rating — 5,213 ratings score: 68, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	Love Hina Omnibus 1 by Ken Akamatsu 4.09 avg rating — 525 ratings score: 66, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	Bakuman, Vol. 1 by Tsugumi Ohba 4.15 avg rating — 21,697 ratings score: 65, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	美少女戦士セーラームーン 1 [Bishōjo Senshi Sailor Moon 1] by Naoko Takeuchi 4.34 avg rating — 45,895 ratings score: 62, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	Black Cat, Volume 01 by Kentaro Yabuki 4.09 avg rating — 15,175 ratings score: 61, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65	Oreimo Vol. 1 by Sakura Ikeda (Illustrator) 3.67 avg rating — 370 ratings score: 60, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
66	Chobits, Omnibus 1 by Clamp 4.21 avg rating — 1,420 ratings score: 59, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	Hayate the Combat Butler, Vol. 1 (Hayate the Combat Butler, #1) by Kenjirō Hata 3.75 avg rating — 740 ratings score: 56, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
68	Bizenghast Collectors Edition V.1 by M. Alice LeGrow 4.13 avg rating — 45 ratings score: 54, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
69	Tsubasa Omnibus 1 by Clamp 4.39 avg rating — 834 ratings score: 52, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
70	Angelic Layer: Omnibus Edition, Vol. 1 by Clamp 4.02 avg rating — 349 ratings score: 50, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
71	Your Lie in April, Vol. 1 by Naoshi Arakawa 4.39 avg rating — 8,833 ratings score: 49, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
72	Codename: Sailor V, Vol. 1 by Naoko Takeuchi 4.10 avg rating — 5,357 ratings score: 48, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars