Best Seinen Manga Recommendations (Page 3)

Shinpei Funatsu

Comedy, Completed Series, Drama, Romance, School, Seinen

Todai Revengers follows Michitake Itei, a graduate from the prestigious University of Tokyo ("Toudai") who, despite his elite education, lives a dull, part-time-worker lifestyle. After learning that Yuuki Hayase—his former classmate and unrequited love—has married a man from rival university Keio, Michitake is so devastated he dies in an accident. After his death, Michitake encounters an angel named Yariel and wins the "Life Do-Over Satisfaction Plan," allowing him to time-leap seven years into the past, right after starting his life at Toudai. Determined to rewrite his university years and save Yuuki, Michitake embraces his second chance. Back at Toudai, he encounters quirky classmates and becomes entangled with the mysterious club known as the "Toudai Manji Gang." Using his passion and pride for his university, Michitake navigates through various comedic scenarios, relatable college dilemmas, exam-based humor, and youthful challenges. Packed with laughter and parodying the original manga Tokyo Revengers, this manga is a relatable and humorous take on getting a second chance at youth and university life.

Shinobu Kaitani (Art), Takeshi Natsuhara (Original Concept)

Drama, Ongoing Series, Seinen

Kamo no Negi ni wa Doku ga Aru is an economic entertainment manga featuring Yohei Kamo, a genius economist. Professor Kamo is renowned worldwide for his revolutionary "Kamolism Economic Theory." Discontent with a society that exploits economically vulnerable individuals ("ducks" or easy targets), he actively applies his theory to fight con artists and unethical businesses. The story begins when university student Misaki Natori faces financial troubles. Professor Kamo, disguised as a homeless man under the guise of "fieldwork," meets Misaki and discovers that her family has been deceived by a malicious investment fund. Utilizing his economic expertise and personal resources, Kamo skillfully dismantles the fraudulent group and rescues Misaki's family. Throughout the series, Professor Kamo confronts various exploitative schemes prevalent in modern society, including pyramid schemes, elder exploitation businesses, university corruption, and unethical consultants preying on rural revitalization efforts. With the assistance of his student apprentices, he boldly tackles these societal injustices using his economic knowledge and decisive actions. This manga effectively teaches readers about economics through engaging explanations, fast-paced storytelling, and distinctive characters. It seamlessly blends the satisfying simplicity of good triumphing over evil with insightful critiques of real-world economic issues.

Hajime Inoryu (Story), Chishio Seo (Art)

Crime, School, Seinen

Spica: Crime and Punishment is a suspense manga centered around Spica, a high school girl who can perceive people's sins and inner darkness simply by touching them. Driven by this ability, Spica personally punishes wrongdoers who cannot be brought to justice through conventional laws. The story also explores her complicated relationship with Hatori, a high school teacher inadvertently drawn into her dangerous actions. As the narrative unfolds, the dark and intense reasons behind Spica's vigilantism—her troubled past and hidden motivations—are gradually revealed, creating a gripping and suspenseful story.