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Rakuten Kitazawa (writing under the name Yasuji Kitazawa) produced the first yonkoma (four-panel comic strip) titled Jiji Manga. This format became a precursor to modern manga strips and significantly influenced the development of Japanese comic storytelling. -
Tagawa's background art and storytelling infused Norakuro with unique artistic and narrative qualities. The manga's humorous storytelling and well-designed illustrations set it apart from other works of its time. -
Tezuka’s first major work; seen as the opening of the post‑war “modern manga” style. It introduced dynamic storytelling, pacing cinematic layout, helping shift manga toward longer narratives. -
Early post‑war adventure manga, showing Tezuka experimenting with longer serialized stories, exotic settings, etc. Contributed to the sense that manga could do sweeping, global adventure. -
Before Astro Boy and Tezuka’s work was more broadly, much of what existed in Japanese comics was short, gag‑style strips or very simple stories. Tezuka pushed toward longer, interconnected stories with emotional depth, recurring characters, -
A landmark sports manga, especially boxing. Its gritty realism, emotional stakes, and themes of struggle redemption had a deep cultural impact. It helped cement sports manga as more than just youth entertainment, becoming something broader in Japanese popular culture. -
Otomo’s artwork is extremely detailed, especially in cityscapes. The level of realistic background work and how objects move (bikes, explosions, ruins) pushed what people expected from manga and later anime visuals. -
Dragon Ball became one of the best‑selling manga series ever. In Japan alone, it sold over 160 million copies. It also didn’t stay just in Japan. It was translated into many languages among manga readers but in wider pop culture. -
Berserk is often cited as one of the greatest dark fantasy manga. It pushed boundaries in terms of artwork detail, atmosphere, and morally ambiguous characters. -
One Piece has become more than a manga. It has also entered public consciousness as a symbol that has been used in protests across Asia, a symbol of resistance, freedom, and justice. -
Sailor Moon is a landmark in the magical girl genre. it popularized strong female heroines who both fight evil and deal with everyday teenage life. -
Fullmetal Alchemist is important for its strong, well‑constructed plot; its exploration of philosophical issues. its world building; and how it balanced action, character development, and moral questions in a way that appealed broadly. -
Attack on Titan is significant for several reasons. its willingness to kill off main/important characters; and how it taps into anxiety, fear, and existential themes. -
This manga is base on the Original Webcomic By an Author Known as One. One‑Punch Man occupies an interesting space between genres/demographics. The setting, themes, and often darker or satirical tone lean toward older readers. but it also uses action, humor, fight scenes -
This is a recent big hit that shows how manga today often combines genres (comedy, action, family, espionage) and uses digital print distribution. It reflects how works can quickly become global successes in multiple formats