Manga for Beginners (72 books)

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 — 192,704 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 — 352,562 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 — 194,366 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 — 11,476 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 4.53 avg rating — 187,733 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 — 235,803 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 4.06 avg rating — 137,428 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 — 20,152 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 Mamoru Hosoda 4.42 avg rating — 5,866 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 Eng.Sara Ahmad (Goodreads Author) 4.91 avg rating — 92 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 — 283,760 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) 4.45 avg rating — 3,965 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 — 934 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 — 14,401 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 — 70,187 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 4.33 avg rating — 128,940 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 4.02 avg rating — 2,314 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 — 7,512 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 — 3,694 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 — 5,200 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 — 31,594 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 — 9,213 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 4.39 avg rating — 62,022 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, Vol. 1 (Black Butler, #1) by Yana Toboso 4.35 avg rating — 141,662 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 — 56,332 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 by Hiro Fujiwara 4.38 avg rating — 2,338 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 4.43 avg rating — 29,502 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 4.46 avg rating — 52,653 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 — 1,014 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 4.28 avg rating — 559 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 4.38 avg rating — 72,145 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 Eng.Sara Ahmad (Goodreads Author) 4.91 avg rating — 92 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 — 3,539 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 — 12,404 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 4.13 avg rating — 7,760 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, Part 1 of 3 by Ai Yazawa 4.23 avg rating — 450 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 4.34 avg rating — 81,393 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 — 18,792 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 — 174,473 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 — 29,503 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 3.78 avg rating — 1,143 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 — 1,694 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 3.72 avg rating — 920 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 — 3,863 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 4.20 avg rating — 12,028 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 4.05 avg rating — 1,084 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 — 7,382 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 4.55 avg rating — 69,176 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 — 15,473 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 — 23,896 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 4.44 avg rating — 45,186 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 4.26 avg rating — 63,183 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 — 8,404 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 4.07 avg rating — 308 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 — 163,133 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 — 3,787 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 4.03 avg rating — 1,928 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) 3.84 avg rating — 719 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 4.17 avg rating — 236 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 — 5,105 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 4.07 avg rating — 498 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 — 21,480 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 4.33 avg rating — 45,111 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 — 15,188 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 Tsukasa Fushimi 3.67 avg rating — 368 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 4.22 avg rating — 1,373 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 — 727 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 4.11 avg rating — 46 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 4.40 avg rating — 797 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 4.04 avg rating — 339 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 — 8,406 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 4.09 avg rating — 5,193 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