10 Greatest Manga That Ended in the Last 10 Years, Ranked

The last decade was a treat for manga fans, as the medium delivered some of the finest endings to some of the biggest names. From Attack on Titan to Jujutsu Kaisen, these popular manga didn’t just end their stories; they ended an era of long fan theory discussions, comparing characters and their power levels.

The ranking on this list looks at storytelling, characters, cultural impact, and how well each series landed. From hundred-million sellers to quiet cult classics, here are the 10 greatest manga that ended in the last 10 years, ranked.

10 Kaguya-sama: Love Is War–A Romantic Battle Worth Winning

Kaguya-sama: Love Is War follows the story of Kaguya Shinomiya and Miyuki Shirogane, two of the most exceptional members of the student council. Both of them love each other, but neither wants to confess their love first, as they believe doing so would mean losing their psychological battle.

The romantic comedy was in production from 2015 to 2022, with 28 volumes. The manga sold more than 22 million copies around the world. It ranks tenth on the list because the manga is a good blend of subtle romance and sharp comedy, but its stakes are smaller than the other epics on the list.

9 Dr. Stone–Science Makes an Incredible Adventure

8 Golden Kamuy–A Brilliant Historical Adventure

Golden Kamuy follows the story of a Russo-Japanese war veteran who is on a journey to search for the Ainu gold along with the Ainu girl Asirpa. The manga was in production from 2014 to 2022, with 31 volumes. It has over more than 30 million copies in circulation.

The manga is eighth on the list because it blends history, survival, and dark comedy better than almost any other series. However, the tone of the manga attracts an older audience compared with the other giants on the list.

7 Mob Psycho 100–A Powerful Story About Growing Up

ONE, also known for One Punch Man, created Mob Psycho 100. The story follows Shigeo Kageyama, a shy school kid who is also an Esper with extremely powerful psychic abilities. To control his powers, Shigeo joins a spirit consultation office run by a scammer, Arataka Reigen, and performs exorcisms.

The manga was in production from 2012 to 2017 and ended with 16 volumes. Mob Psycho is seventh because of its unique amalgamation of art and humor, along with great fight sequences, but it was a web manga with subpar artwork, published digitally on Ura Sunday, and has over 3.5 million copies in circulation.

6 Mashle: Magic and Muscles–Strength Beyond Magic

Mashle: Magic and Muscles takes place in a world where magical ability determines a person’s social standing. Mash Burnedead attends Easton Magic Academy despite being unable to use magic, and he solves every problem with brute strength instead.

The manga started in 2020 and ended in 2023 with 162 chapters and has over 12 million copies in circulation. It takes sixth place because it’s one of the funniest shonen series in recent memory, but it’s lighter than the long-running epics.

5 Demon Slayer– A Heartbreaking Battle Against Demons

Demon Slayer is a dark fantasy manga created by Koyoharu Gotouge. The story follows a kid, Tanjiro Kamado, whose family is killed by a bloodthirsty demon and whose sister is turned into a demon. Tanjiro then joins the Demon Slayer Corps to save his sister.

The manga was in production from 2016 to May 2020, with just 23 volumes. Demon Slayer has more than 220 million copies in circulation. It takes fifth place because of its emotionally rich story and pays homage to Taisho-era aesthetics. It falls short of the top four because its structure is simpler.

4 Haikyu!! – The Ultimate Volleyball Manga

Haikyu!! follows the story of Hinata Shoyo, a school kid who wants to become the best volleyball player, especially a spiker, despite his short height. The manga started in 2012 and ended in 2020, and it has more than 75 million copies in circulation.

Haikyu!! ranks fourth because of its incredible art style, which will make the reader actually feel the intensity of every match, but it lacks world-building compared to other manga on the list.

3 Jujutsu Kaisen – A Brutal Modern Shonen Classic

Gege Akutami‘s Jujutsu Kaisen follows Yuji Itadori, a teenager who becomes involved in the world of Cursed Spirits after swallowing one of Sukuna’s fingers. His journey eventually places him at the center of a devastating conflict involving powerful sorcerers and curses.

The manga ran its course from 2018 to 2024, with 271 chapters, and it has more than 150 million copies in circulation. JJK takes the third spot because the manga shaped the new shonen world with its stylish battles and character designs. It falls short because the story seems rushed, and some of its fights are too technical.

2 My Hero Academia–The Story of a Superhero’s Journey

My Hero Academia follows the story of Izuku Midoriya, who was born without powers in a world full of super beings. After accidentally meeting his favorite superhero, All Might, he gets an opportunity to be a hero himself and attend a special school for training future heroes.

The manga was in production from 2014 to 2024, with 430 chapters. MHA has more than 100 million copies in circulation. It takes second place because of the story’s well-thought-out powers and their utilization in fight scenes. It doesn’t take the top spot, as the manga follows the same shonen trope.

1 Attack on Titan–A Landmark in Modern Manga

Attack on Titan is set in a world where humanity lives inside the walls to protect themselves from dangerous Titans. One day, a Colossal Titan breaks the walls and invades the town. Protagonist Eren Yeager could only watch as the Titan ate his mother. Fueled with anger, Eren vows to eradicate all titans and joins the Survey Corps team.

The manga was in production from 2009 to 2021 and has more than 140 million copies in circulation around the world. AOT takes first place not just because of its originality, the gritty artwork, or the intense world-building, but for its impact on pop culture over the past decade.

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