Manga Breaking Conventions (78 books)

Mangas that are not necessarily alternative or underground but offer new perspectives (either through art style, visual approach, themes, plot).

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1	Rose of Versailles, Vol. 1 by Riyoko Ikeda 4.21 avg rating — 467 ratings score: 198, 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
2	Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 1 (Naoki Urasawa's Monster: Kanzenban, #1) by Naoki Urasawa 4.58 avg rating — 12,688 ratings score: 182, 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
3	マイ・ブロークン・マリコ [Mai burōkun Mariko] by Waka Hirako 4.07 avg rating — 6,519 ratings score: 143, 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
4	The Wonderful World of Sazae-San サザエさん, Volume 1 by Machiko Hasegawa 3.90 avg rating — 93 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
5	Lone Wolf and Cub, Omnibus 1 by Kazuo Koike 4.39 avg rating — 2,030 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
6	Revolutionary Girl Utena Complete Deluxe Box Set by Be-Papas 4.12 avg rating — 570 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
7	Claudine by Riyoko Ikeda 3.80 avg rating — 1,036 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
8	Banana Fish, Vol. 1 by Akimi Yoshida 4.36 avg rating — 6,799 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
9	Real, Vol. 1 by Takehiko Inoue 4.40 avg rating — 1,894 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
10	Tomie by Junji Ito 4.15 avg rating — 41,073 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
11	Uzumaki by Junji Ito 4.45 avg rating — 86,310 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
12	Mushishi, Vol. 1 by Yuki Urushibara 4.30 avg rating — 7,620 ratings score: 91, 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
13	Town of Evening Calm, Country of Cherry Blossoms by Fumiyo Kouno really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2,211 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
14	In This Corner of the World by Fumiyo Kouno 4.41 avg rating — 876 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
15	Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind: The Complete Series by Hayao Miyazaki 4.76 avg rating — 3,770 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
16	Domu: A Child's Dream by Katsuhiro Otomo 4.09 avg rating — 2,354 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
17	Akira, Vol. 1 by Katsuhiro Otomo 4.41 avg rating — 39,062 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
18	ヨコハマ買い出し紀行 1 [Yokohama kaidashi kikō 1] by Hitoshi Ashinano 4.29 avg rating — 1,024 ratings score: 85, 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
19	20th Century Boys 1 by Naoki Urasawa 4.38 avg rating — 9,211 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
20	PLUTO: Naoki Urasawa x Ozamu Tezuka, Vol.1 by Naoki Urasawa 4.41 avg rating — 10,934 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
21	Wandering Son, Vol. 1 by Takako Shimura 3.97 avg rating — 3,388 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
22	Mes yeux rivés sur toi by Kuro Nohara 3.62 avg rating — 90 ratings score: 80, 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
23	My Brother's Husband, Volume 1 (Otouto no Otto, #1-2) by Gengoroh Tagame 4.34 avg rating — 12,294 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
24	A Bride's Story, Vol. 1 (A Bride's Story, #1) by Kaoru Mori 4.24 avg rating — 9,610 ratings score: 78, 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
25	Blame!, Vol. 1 by Tsutomu Nihei 4.14 avg rating — 5,409 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
26	Siúil, a Rún: The Girl From the Other Side, Vol. 1 (The Girl from the Other Side, #1) by Nagabe 4.23 avg rating — 30,341 ratings score: 76, 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
27	BL Metamorphosis, Vol. 1 by Kaori Tsurutani 4.35 avg rating — 3,125 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
28	Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare, Vol. 1 by Yuhki Kamatani 4.29 avg rating — 9,415 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
29	The Heart of Thomas by Moto Hagio 4.08 avg rating — 1,156 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
30	The Poe Clan Vol. 1 by Moto Hagio 4.11 avg rating — 583 ratings score: 72, 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	All My Darling Daughters by Fumi Yoshinaga (Story & Art) 3.78 avg rating — 743 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
32	Nana, Vol. 1 by Ai Yazawa 4.39 avg rating — 73,368 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
33	Quinta Camera by Natsume Ono 3.75 avg rating — 146 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
34	Maison Ikkoku Collector’s Edition, Vol. 1 by Rumiko Takahashi 4.13 avg rating — 1,266 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
35	Touch Vol. 1 by Mitsuru Adachi 4.27 avg rating — 303 ratings score: 67, 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	Muzyka Marie, Tom 1 by Usamaru Furuya really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 152 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
37	not simple by Natsume Ono 3.86 avg rating — 1,449 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
38	House of Five Leaves, Vol. 1 by Natsume Ono 3.78 avg rating — 735 ratings score: 64, 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	Gente: The People of Ristorante Paradiso, Vol. 1 (Gente, #1) by Natsume Ono 3.70 avg rating — 156 ratings score: 63, 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	Dosei Mansion, Vol. 1 (Saturn Apartments, #1) by Hisae Iwaoka 3.74 avg rating — 1,831 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
41	少女・ネム [Shoujo Nemu] by Hirosuke Kizaki 3.82 avg rating — 11 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
42	Liddell au clair de lune 01 (Liddell, #1) by Yoshimi Uchida 3.39 avg rating — 33 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
43	宝石の国 1 [Hōseki no Kuni 1] by Haruko Ichikawa 4.08 avg rating — 3,757 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
44	Dolis by Maki Kusumoto (Creator) 3.52 avg rating — 80 ratings score: 58, 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
45	Kの葬列 1 [K no Souretsu 1] by Maki Kusumoto really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 40 ratings score: 57, 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	バナナブレッドのプディング by Yumiko Ōshima 3.41 avg rating — 34 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
47	&, volume 1 by Mari Okazaki 3.59 avg rating — 169 ratings score: 55, 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	Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist's Journey Vol. 1 by Akiko Higashimura 4.15 avg rating — 1,354 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
49	かごめかごめ [Kagome Kagome] by Aoi Ikebe 3.78 avg rating — 97 ratings score: 53, 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	Princess Maison, Vol. 1 by Aoi Ikebe 3.87 avg rating — 159 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
51	Henshin no News by Natsujikei Miyazaki 4.06 avg rating — 33 ratings score: 51, 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	El pueblo de arena y escamas azules, vol. 1 by Yôko Komori 3.82 avg rating — 228 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
53	見かけの二重星 [Mikake no Nijuusei] by Tsubana 3.57 avg rating — 7 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
54	Nicola Traveling Around the Demons' World, Vol. 1 by Asaya Miyanaga 4.24 avg rating — 816 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
55	Sazan & Comet Girl by Yuriko Akase 4.22 avg rating — 289 ratings score: 47, 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	母と姉【分冊版】1話 by Kaiko Fuyumushi really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 46, 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	いないボクは蛍町にいる 1 (Inai Boku wa Hotarumachi ni Iru, #1) by Miho Tanaka 3.33 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 44, 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	Une douce odeur de café by Naoto Yamakawa (Drawings) 3.97 avg rating — 32 ratings score: 43, 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	7 Seeds, Tome 1 by Yumi Tamura 4.14 avg rating — 837 ratings score: 42, 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	Please Save My Earth, Vol. 1 by Saki Hiwatari 3.94 avg rating — 1,106 ratings score: 41, 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	To Terra..., Vol. 1 by Keiko Takemiya 3.70 avg rating — 637 ratings score: 40, 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	Andromeda Stories, Vol. 1 by Keiko Takemiya 3.37 avg rating — 114 ratings score: 39, 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	The Embalmer, Volume 1 by Mitsukazu Mihara 3.86 avg rating — 415 ratings score: 38, 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	Love My Life by Ebine Yamaji 3.76 avg rating — 335 ratings score: 37, 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	Suiiki (Suiiki, #1) by Yuki Urushibara 4.23 avg rating — 514 ratings score: 36, 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	楽園 [Rakuen] by Kaoru Fujiwara 3.57 avg rating — 49 ratings score: 35, 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	Double House by Haruno Nanae 3.99 avg rating — 124 ratings score: 34, 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	Laika no Hoshi by Mayuri Yoshida 4.14 avg rating — 21 ratings score: 33, 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	我らコンタクティ [Warera Contactee] by Rui Morita really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 32, 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	ACCA 13-Territory Inspection Department, Vol. 1 by Natsume Ono 3.84 avg rating — 200 ratings score: 31, 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	ひらやすみ 1 [Hirayasumi 1] by Keigo Shinzō 4.46 avg rating — 3,025 ratings score: 30, 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	Tokyo Alien Bros, Tome 1 by Keigo Shinzō 3.64 avg rating — 565 ratings score: 29, 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
73	Witch Hat Atelier, Vol. 1 by Kamome Shirahama 4.42 avg rating — 33,904 ratings score: 28, 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
74	Mushi To Uta (Ichikawa Haruko Sakuhinshū, #1) by Ichikawa Haruko 3.82 avg rating — 76 ratings score: 27, 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
75	Girls' Last Tour, Vol. 1 (Girls' Last Tour, #1) by Tsukumizu 4.02 avg rating — 2,124 ratings score: 26, 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
76	大ダーク 1 [Dai Dark 1] by Q. Hayashida 4.26 avg rating — 2,730 ratings score: 25, 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
77	さよなら絵梨 [Sayonara Eri] by Tatsuki Fujimoto 4.30 avg rating — 23,937 ratings score: 24, 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
78	ダンジョン飯 1 [Dungeon Meshi 1] by Ryoko Kui 4.37 avg rating — 13,070 ratings score: 23, 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