While most of the Manga have anime adaptations, some hidden gems have not yet been adapted into anime. In this article, we will explore the best Manga that have never been adapted into anime.
1. Vagabond
Vagabond was created by popular manga artist Takehiko Inoue. The title of the Manga is based on the life of the legendary samurai, Miyamoto Musashi. It was a great Manga but was never adapted into anime. It's considered one of the best Manga ever, with a focus on Musashi's journey from a criminal to a legendary swordsman.
2. 20th Century Boys
It is a sci-fi mystery Manga. The story is about a man named Kenji who investigates a cult led by a Friend named Mysterios. Kenji reunites with his childhood friends to confront this mysterious cult. The story involves childhood friends, a secret club, a virus plot, and a mysterious figure known as Friend. It's a highly recommended manga that hasn't been adapted into an anime yet.
3. Holyland
Holyland is a martial arts Manga. It follows the story of a boy named Yu Kamishiro, who always gets bullied. After being fed up with being beaten up every so often, he dropped out of school and became a street fighter. He became known as Thug Hunter. He has been searching for the place where he belongs and calls it his Holyland.
4. I Am A Hero
The Manga is about Zomibe's apocalypse. It is a story about Hiedo, who tries to survive a zombie outbreak and becomes a hero. It's a horror story, and it's a bit like "The Walking Dead," but with some unique twists. The manga had some spin-offs, but it didn't become an anime. However, there was a live-action movie in 2016 based on the main series.
5. Oyasumi Punpun
This Manga follows the story of a boy named Punpun as he faces challenges with his family, love, and other daily life situations. The story explores deep themes like mental health; it is one of the best Manga for adult readers.
6. Psyren
Psyren is about the battle royal genre, following the story of Ageha Yoshina, who ends up in an alternate dimension. Here, one has to fight back to get into the real world or end up dead. Ageha discovers he has unique powers and realizes things are not what they seem in both worlds.
7. Fire Punch
Fire Punch is a Manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto. The story is set in a frozen and barren world, following the story of Agni, who has the power of regeneration but is constantly on fire after his village is destroyed. He seeks revenge against the person who caused this. The Manga is known for its unexpected twists, combining humor and violence in Fujimoto's unique style.
8. Lone Wolf & Cub
The Manga is about a samurai named Ogami Itto, who seeks vengeance on the Yagyu clan after being falsely accused of destroying his family. He chose the path of Assasian along with his son.
9. Pluto
Pluto is a Manga about an investigator named Gesicht from Europol who looks into a series of murders involving both humans and robots. The main suspect is believed to be a robot. Pluto is known for its deep storytelling and exploration of philosophical themes.
10. The Climber
The Climber, also known as Kokou no Hito, is a Manga about a lonely student named Buntaro Mori who discovers sport climbing when he changes schools. The story follows his life, from high school climbing to becoming a world-class climber. Mori faces challenges like loneliness, solo climbing, and depression as he dedicates himself to conquering the toughest mountain, K2.
