Shonen Manga You Should Read After Watching The Anime

Some of the best shonen anime fans can check out are full to the brim with iconic fights, memorable characters, and amazing stories that people will be enraptured by in no time. These adaptations are usually faithful to the source material and do a great job of letting fans witness their favorite moments come to reality.

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Sometimes, these anime can be so captivating that fans will love to check out the manga that inspired them. This is an understandable notion, especially since some manga are notably different in certain instances or feature some amazing artwork that fans should enjoy for themselves.

8 Dragon Ball Super

The Manga Continues The Story And Has Some Interesting Changes Of Its Own

Dragon Ball Super is one of the most popular anime that broke the internet when Goku unveiled a new form at the end of the Tournament of Power. The staying power of this series was proven once again, with many fans flocking to the manga to witness more developments in the story.

These people were intrigued to find out that the manga is different in small yet notable ways. For starters, there's no Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken in the manga, and Kefla is dealt with by Gohan instead of Goku. These are small changes but worth checking out for fans who love what Toyotaro is doing with the series.

7 One Piece

Oda's Art Style Is A Joy To Witness, Especially Without The Anime's Slow Pacing

One Piece is one of the longest-running manga, with the anime doing a decent job of adapting the series. However, there are several moments where the anime's pacing is so slow that fans are better off skipping huge portions of episodes just to get to the good stuff.

The manga doesn't suffer from this problem, and it helps that Oda's artwork is so inspiring that fans will have no problems getting into Luffy's epic story. With the series finally veering towards its end, there's no better time to get into One Piece and witness Luffy's evolution from an enthusiastic pirate into one of the most infamous figures in the world of One Piece.

6 Chainsaw Man

Fujimoto's Paneling And Art Style Is Amazing To Witness Firsthand

Despite teasing fans with a mere twelve episodes, Chainsaw Man has set the world ablaze with its incredible storytelling and pulse-pounding action. The fact that some people consider the manga to be superior despite the incredible work put into this adaptation shows just how captivating Fujimoto's work is.

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His artwork may not seem special, but it's the brilliant way in which everything comes together with his paneling and story structure that makes Chainsaw Man so riveting. With the story taking many wild turns, it's easy to see why fans can't get enough of this series whenever a new chapter arrives to wow them.

5 One-Punch Man

Yusuke Murata's Incredible Art Shines In The Webcomic's Manga Adaptation

One-Punch Man is one of the most popular series around, despite the many years that have passed since Season 2 came out. Fans love Saitama's quirkiness and how it transforms him into a captivating hero whenever he shows off his ridiculous strength.

Not only is the manga way ahead in terms of the storyline, but Yusuke Murata's incredible artwork breathes new life into the simplest panels. It's one of the best manga fans can check out if they want to enjoy a shonen series with a unique protagonist and beautiful visuals.

4 Death Note

The Ending Is Different And Sparks A Worthwhile Discussion

Madhouse's adaptation of Death Note is legendary and makes L and Light's rivalry seem better than ever before. Technically speaking, anime fans aren't missing out on much if they choose to only watch the anime adaptation.

However, one area where Death Note's anime differs from its source material is the ending. While Light gets a fleeting moment of peace before his passing, he's brutally shot down in the anime before Ryuk executes him as he begs for his life.

3 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

Araki's Art Style Transforms Into Something Magical As The Story Unfolds

The first few chapters of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure can be hard to appreciate, especially given how mediocre Araki's artwork may seem early on. However, it takes no time for this manga to become incredible, showing Araki's evolution as an artist.

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While David Production has done a great job of adapting every story arc, fans will be missing out on a lot if they choose not to read the manga. Given that the best JoJo part has yet to be adapted, it's easy to see why manga is an easy recommendation for hardcore JoJo fans.

2 Claymore

The Anime Ends Prematurely And Leaves Behind A Ton Of Loose Ends

A tantalizing shonen series featuring female warriors who tap into their demonic strength to take out the yokai standing in their way, Claymore features some incredible action and a unique dark fantasy world that is full of horrors. The titular Claymores must be wary of using their power if they don't want to turn into an Awakened Being.

Given how excellent the anime was, it's a shame that the series chose to conclude with an anime original ending instead of adapting the rest of the story. Thankfully, the manga's artwork is stimulating enough for fans to go through it and check out the story as the author intended, making for a satisfactory conclusion without any plot holes.

1 The Promised Neverland

Season 2 Is A Travesty And Doesn't Do Justice To The Manga's Amazing Story

Season 1 of The Promised Neverland was one of the best shows fans could check out, and it's a shame that Season 2 did a shoddy job of hastily adapting each anime arc to eventually reach an unsatisfying conclusion. This robbed many people of witnessing a quality adaptation that did justice to the tantalizing source material.

Thankfully, fans can always check out The Promised Neverland's manga to see what happens after the children successfully escape their orphanage. It may feel like a compromise, but fans will sing a different tune when they get immersed in the captivating narrative.

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