2023 saw the rise of several compelling manga series, but as many beloved series approach their conclusion, readers are anxious to dive into new stories. As we go forward to 2024, the manga world is expected to offer a wide range of fascinating new works that will enthrall fans everywhere. The forthcoming year is full of exciting storylines, ranging from tales of reincarnations and magical swords to the continuation of well-loved sagas with new perspectives. Whatever your taste in manga—be it complex puzzles, thrilling action, or provocative storytelling—2024 has something to offer everyone.
Kagurabachi
Even before it was published, Kagurabachi garnered a lot of attention online, and Otakus worldwide had already predicted that this manga would become the next big thing after reading a few of the chapters.
Takeru Hokazono’s manga tells the tale of young Chihiro, who studies under his father to become a master swordsmith like him. Even though Chihiro’s father created seven magical swords and is one of the battle heroes, he is also amusing, silly, and kind to his son.
Everything turns upside down one day when a shadowy gang kills Chihiro’s father while stealing the mystical swords. Chihiro now collaborates with a friend of his father to track down the murderers and get the swords. Although KAgura Bachi is a relatively new series, readers should give it a go because of its compelling narrative and striking artwork, which evokes thoughts of Jujutsu.
Gachikauta
Gacgiakuta is a shonen manga that tells a gripping tale of a fantasy world with rubbish and waste as its central topic. The protagonist of Kei Urana’s Manga is Rudo, a young slum kid who enjoys searching through upper-class people’s rubbish for fixable items. Legto takes in Rudo after his father is found guilty and sent into the Abyss. As a kind of punishment, people are tossed into the Abyss, which is essentially a massive, endless garbage hole.
Upon arriving home one day, he discovers that Legto has been drugged. Unexpectedly, the authorities appear and accuse him of being the murderer. Rudo is cast into the pit since no one in the community believes in his innocence. Nevertheless, rather than dying, he awakens to find himself in a bizarre place full of garbage monsters.
Rudo is saved by a guy by the name of Engine, who identifies himself as a member of the “janitor” group—a group of people who have exceptional abilities—and assigns them to combat the monsters. Rudo Becomes a janitor to climb up the Abyss and take his revenge.
Boruto Two Blue Vortex
Despite all the complaints from fans that the series isn’t as good as Naruto, the manga version of Boruto is returning with a new name and a fresh outlook. It has been three years since the chaotic segment in which the Omnipotence of Eida changed people’s memories. The lives of Brouto and Kawaki have been exchanged and Brouto has been exiled with Sasuke.
The story opens with Code and his Claw Grimes, who harness the power of the Ten-Tails, invading the Hidden Leaf Village once more. After being chased from the village, Boruto comes back to save Sarada and his friends.
The manga has a really serious tone to both the narrative and the artwork, and it looks amazing. Particularly Boruto, the character’s new look and powers seem quite impressive. Fans should give Two Blue Vortex a try because it looks very different from Next Generation in a positive way.
Dandadan
The hottest manga series in Shonen Jump right now is Dandadan, which is garnering a lot of attention. The manga, which was created by Yukinobu Tatsu, revolves around two teens named Okarun and Ayse. One night, drawn by their mutual fascination with the paranormal, they look into an urban legend and discover a world that they had previously assumed to be a fairy tale.
This is the start of Ayase and Okarun’s battle to restore the occult, magical, and surreal aspects of their surroundings so they may resume their regular lives. The series is a coming-of-age tale that perfectly combines fantasy romance with action, and the manga is exquisitely done.
The anime of the series has also been confirmed, and it will premiere in October 2024. This makes it the ideal opportunity for fans to immerse themselves in Dandadan’s mystical universe before to the anime’s premiere.
Oshi No Ko
Oshi no Ko was first serialized by Shueisha in Weekly Young Jump in 2020. After being translated into English and having an anime released the previous spring, the manga became extremely well-known all over the world.
The Manga is a reincarnation tale about the brutal reality of pop idols and show business, written by Aka Akasaka and drawn by Mengo Yokoyari. The story revolves around Gorou Amamiya, a gynecologist, who is given the chance to deliver his favorite pop diva, Ai Hoshino, who has been hiding her pregnancy from her followers since she was a teenager.
Gorou is murdered by Ai’s mysterious fan during the devilery, and he is reborn as Aquamarine Hoshino, Ai’s unborn son. The intricate web of dishonesty and pretend that penetrates the lives of celebrities and artists is examined by Oshi no Ko. It delves deeply into the emotional suffering of idols while addressing the challenges and consequences of maintaining a public appearance.
