50 Best Manga Of All Time, Ranked - CBR
From Demon Slayer and Naruto to Akira and Slam Dunk, the best manga of all time continue to captivate new and seasoned readers.
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Whether it's anime, <anchor>manga</anchor>, video games, music, TV dramas, or light novels, Japanese entertainment has taken over the world. Manga, in particular, has significantly increased in popularity in recent years, with millions of readers worldwide scrambling to get their hands on the latest chapter of their favorite series. The biggest and most popular series tend to cash in millions of dollars and maintain a stronghold in global best-selling charts, while simultaneously inspiring future generations of mangaka to keep the momentum going.
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