Lauded by many awards and strong positive critical reception, Perfect Blue has been critically praised and enjoyed by anime fans since 1997. Perfect Blue tells the cautionary tale of the height of fame and the deepest fall. Having made the decision to leave a declining K-Pop band and transition during the pinnacle of her career into acting, the decision is not received well by all her fans. Perfect Blue explores the world of trauma, rape, and the eventual break from reality as she sinks deeper into her anguish. When a woman from modern-day Korea falls asleep with some sleeping pills, she later awakens in the infant body of Athanasia. Knowing the unenviable fate that awaits her, she resolves to remain out of her tyrannical father's sight so that she may never incur his wrath. However, fate isn't so kind, and she meets him at only five years of age. With her original plan tossed out of the window, she now aims to endear herself so much to her father that he would never dream to hurt her. When you’re a shapeshifting demon warrior wandering the lands in search of monsters, there’s bound to be a few twists and turns along the road. Claymore is the tale of ultimate vengeance. Claire, the lowest ranked among a dangerous organization known only as the mysterious Claymore is set upon a path to ferret out the true enemy who slaughtered her mentor and most beloved friend while in the process endless tests her ever-dwindling connection to her humanity and the growing darkness within. Fist of the North Star is one of the few anime that has held up with audiences since its adaptation in 1984. Running for 109 episodes the show is still hailed by fans as a staple in historic anime culture. Fist of the North Star is one of the most aggressive series on the list saturated with violence and intense emotional drama throughout both the first and second series. Fist of the North Star is set in a timeline where civilization has been shattered by a worldwide nuclear war in which mankind has barely survived and still teeters on the brink. The series stars protagonist Kenshiro as the successor to the assassination skills known as Hokuto Shinken and faces off in countless battles which leaves all involved beaten bruised and bloodied and continues to keep viewers on the edge of their seats even today. When the responsibilities of being an adult and the ugly side of corporate bullying betrays one's childhood dreams, many would wish to return to their innocent childhood to relive their life and make the right decisions. Dumbfounded by the offer presented to him, 27-year-old Arata Kaizaki hopes to turn his life around through a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

It is just another ordinary day for Satoru Mikami. The sun is shining brightly on the streets of Tokyo, and he is in the midst of a discussion with his colleagues when suddenly he gets stabbed by a passing robber. The average 37-year-old corporate worker is now at death's door, and he has only one regret—dying a virgin. Fading out, he is startled by a mysterious AI-like voice reciting commands. Fan votes secured the twisted Elfen Lied at the 9 th spot on our list. Bred by the government to be the perfect weapon, the girl known simply as Lucy uses her unfathomable powers walks away from captivity leaving nothing but bodies in her wake. The price, however, comes at the expense of her mind and her memories leaving her a helpless and fragile girl and hunted fugitive. Elfen Lied is a tale that weaves both drama that pulls on your heartstrings and gore that makes even the sadist wince.Hidden in plain sight, an age-old conflict rages on. Supernatural monsters known as "Curses" terrorize humanity from the shadows, and powerful humans known as "Jujutsu" sorcerers use mystical arts to exterminate them. When high school student Yuuji Itadori finds a dried-up finger of the legendary Curse Sukuna Ryoumen, he suddenly finds himself joining this bloody conflict. Vernieda Vergara is a freelance writer who loves anime, manga, and all things creepy. Her work has appeared on Den of Geek, Women Write About Comics, The Comics MNT, and other venues scattered across the internet. She lives in the Washington DC suburbs where she takes care of far too many plants and drinks even more tea. In this countdown, we polled our Age of Anime and Gaming group to find out what the most mature adult themed amine are of all time and which ones are the best of the best. We asked the question and the members voted. Here’s how things went down!

It has received several spin-off series—both manga and novel; two guidebooks titled Inside and Outside were released on April 9 and September 9, 2013, featuring concept art, character profiles and interviews, which were combined into one and published by Kodansha USA on September 16, 2014; a drama CD created with the anime's staff was included in the January 2014 issue of the magazine; and a two-part live-action film directed by Shinji Higuchi was released in Japanese theaters on August 1 and September 15, 2015 respectively. Daily updated hot comics online. You can read the lastest and hottest comics online here, We provide tons of categories to hotcomics.me, such as: Action Comics, Age of Ultron, All New X-men and so on. Discover and Read Free Comics online, epub comics or read online comics in hotcomics.me , you can find your comics here. VIZ Media has published One Piece in English under the Shonen Jump imprint since January 2, 2003 and in 3-in-1 omnibus editions since December 1, 2009. VIZ Media released three boxed sets for the manga; the first including the first 23 volumes released on November 5, 2013, the second including volumes 24-46 released on November 4, 2014, and the third including volumes 47-70 released on October 4, 2016. The series has also been published in numerous amounts of languages worldwide including; Korean, Malay, Indonesian, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Polish, Turkish, and Russian.Shingeki no Kyojin won the Kodansha Manga Award in the shounen category in 2011 and was nominated for both the 16th and 18th annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize as well as the 4th Manga Taishou Award. The series was the second highest selling manga series of 2013, with 15,933,801 copies sold. With all that history to pull from, it’s no wonder the world of manga is such a varied literary landscape. From fantasy adventure to autobiographical comics to historical fiction to, yes, superheroes and monsters, manga has stories for readers of every genre and age. During the Warring States period in China, Li Xin and Piao are two brother-like youngsters who dream of becoming Great Generals, despite their low status as orphaned slaves. One day, they encounter a man of nobility, who gives Piao an opportunity to undertake an important duty within the state of Qin's royal palace. Parting ways, Xin and Piao promise each other to one day become the greatest generals in the world. However, after a fierce coup d'état occurs in the palace, Xin meets with a dying Piao, whose last words spur him into action and lead him to encounter the young and soon-to-be king of Qin, Ying Zheng. Once upon a time, the kingdom of Kouka was ruled by a red dragon in human form. By his side, four warriors imbued with dragon blood helped him lead the kingdom to prosperity. Time passed, and this tale became a legend to tell children.

Hinata enrolls into Karasuno High School seeking to take revenge against Kageyama in an official high school match and to follow in the Little Giant's footsteps—but his plans are ruined when he opens the gymnasium door to find Kageyama as one of his teammates. Franz is a recent graduate of magic school who is having trouble finding a job — he constantly bungles interviews due to his poor communication skills. With all the major magical jobs out of his reach, there’s only one place left for him to go. Returning home from his part-time job, Arata is persuaded by Ryou Yoake, an employee of ReLife Research Institute, into participating in an experiment which will help him overcome his difficulties and re-enter corporate life. As part of the ReLife experiment, Arata's physique is reverted to that of a 17-year-old, and all he must do is relive his high school life for one year. Waiting for him at the end of the experiment is a job offer that he has been struggling to get ever since he left his first company. When a mysterious light suddenly engulfs Earth, humanity is left petrified, frozen in stone. Thousands of years later, the world is teeming with vegetation, and forests have taken the places of cities that once stood proudly. One of the very first to emerge from their stone prison is Taiju Ooki, who finds that his good friend, a brilliant young scientist named Senkuu, has been preparing for his awakening. While Taiju wishes to save the girl he loves, Senkuu is determined to figure out the cause behind the strange phenomenon and restore the world to its former glory. Now, Hinata must establish himself on the team and work alongside the problematic Kageyama to overcome his shortcomings and to fulfill his dream of making it to the top of the high school volleyball world.

As the sole princess of Kouka, Yona lives a life of lavish ease. In love with her cousin, Su-won, and protected by her bodyguard, Son Hak, she wants for nothing and remains sheltered from the harrowing reality outside the castle walls. Contrary to this peaceful illusion, Kouka is about to undergo a political upheaval. After her beloved Su-won stages a bloody coup and murders her father, Yona is forced to flee with only Hak by her side.

In 16th century Japan, Shinmen Takezou is a wild, rough young man, in both his appearance and his actions. His aggressive nature has won him the collective reproach and fear of his village, leading him and his best friend, Matahachi Honiden, to run away in search of something grander than provincial life. The pair enlist in the Toyotomi army, yearning for glory—but when the Toyotomi suffer a crushing defeat at the hands of the Tokugawa Clan at the Battle of Sekigahara, the friends barely make it out alive. Ghost in the Shell is one of those anime that if you are a consumer of the genre you will undoubtedly hear about at one juncture or another. Set in the far-flung future in which cybernetic enhancement are a part of everyday life, special agent Motoko Kusanagi is assigned cases far beyond the capabilities of the future police known as Section 9. When “The Laughing Man” rises, the secrets of Japan and it’s dirtiest, darkest secrets are forced into the light. But if you’re new to manga, the sheer number of stories available can feel overwhelming. That’s where we come in — we’ve taken this huge field and narrowed it down to the 75 best manga stories. There’s still an incredible amount of choice within our list, but with this guide in hand, you’ll be able to find the stories that suit your tastes, and get started with this incredible form of storytelling. Let’s get reading!Thorfinn, son of one of the Vikings' greatest warriors, is among the finest fighters in the merry band of mercenaries run by the cunning Askeladd, an impressive feat for a person his age. However, Thorfinn is not part of the group for the plunder it entails—instead, for having caused his family great tragedy, the boy has vowed to kill Askeladd in a fair duel. Not yet skilled enough to defeat him, but unable to abandon his vengeance, Thorfinn spends his boyhood with the mercenary crew, honing his skills on the battlefield among the war-loving Danes, where killing is just another pleasure of life.