* Attack on Titan by Hajime Isayama: In a world where humanity lives behind giant walls to protect themselves from monstrous humanoid giants known as Titans, a young boy named Eren Yeager vows to exterminate all Titans after his mother is killed.
* One Piece by Eiichiro Oda: In a world of pirates and the Grand Line, a young man named Monkey D. Luffy sets out on a journey to become the King of the Pirates and find the legendary One Piece treasure.
* Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto: In a world of ninjas, a young ninja named Naruto Uzumaki dreams of becoming the Hokage, the leader of his village. However, he must first overcome his past as a jinchūriki, a human host for a powerful demon fox.
Romance/Drama:
* Kimi ni Todoke by Karuho Shiina: A shy and awkward high school girl named Sawako Kuronuma is nicknamed "Sadako" by her classmates because of her gloomy appearance. However, she falls in love with a popular boy named Shota Kazehaya, who helps her to come out of her shell and find her own happiness.
* Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya: An orphaned girl named Tohru Honda moves into the Sohma family's house and discovers their secret: they turn into animals of the Chinese zodiac when they are hugged by someone of the opposite sex. As Tohru learns more about the Sohma family, she helps them to overcome their emotional trauma and find happiness.
* Ao Haru Ride by Io Sakisaka: Futaba Yoshioka is a high school girl who is trying to reinvent herself after being bullied in middle school. She reunites with her first love, Kou Mabuchi, and they start to fall in love again. However, Kou has a secret that he is hiding from Futaba.
Comedy/Slice of Life:
* Gintama by Hideaki Sorachi: In a world where aliens have conquered Earth and imposed a ban on swords, Gintoki Sakata is a samurai who makes a living doing odd jobs. Along with his friends Shinpachi Shimura and Kagura, Gintoki gets into all sorts of hilarious misadventures.
* Sket Dance by Kenta Shinohara: At Kaimei High School, the Sket Dan is a club that helps students with their problems. The club's members are Hime Onizuka, a strong and athletic girl; Kazuyoshi Usui, a genius inventor; and Yuusuke Fujisaki, a kind-hearted boy who is always willing to help others.
* Azumanga Daioh by Kiyohiko Azuma: This manga follows the lives of a group of high school girls as they navigate their way through adolescence. The series is filled with humor, friendship, and drama.