A Feast for Fans: Manga of Epic Proportions
Are you looking to get lost in a manga of epic proportions? Then you’re in the right place—here we have gathered together manga series that are longer than twenty-five volumes.
These epic behemoths are perfect for veteran readers who can handle long, multi-volume story arcs, and slow but steady character growth. Some of the series are complete while others are already decades old and still unfinished. We have noted the ones that are still ongoing.
The series included here should have all of their volumes available through regular library hold requests, but if for some reason a volume is missing feel free to make a request through interlibrary loan which is free with your library card.
These manga are aimed at teens (13+) and adults. If you are looking for manga for younger children, check out Manga for Middle Schoolers: Guide and Recommendations.
New to manga and looking for shorter series? Check out Beginner's Guide to Manga 2: Manga Fewer Than Ten Volumes.
Not quite ready for mega-long manga, but still want a satisfying story? Check outManga for Days: Manga 25 Volumes or Fewer for Adults or Manga for Days: Manga 25 Volumes or Less for Teens.
Up to 30 Volumes
Blue Exorcist by Kazue Kato; translation and English adaptation by John Werry
Genre: Adventure/Fantasy
Volumes: 26 (ongoing)
Fight hellfire with hellfire! Raised by Father Fujimoto, a famous exorcist, Rin Okumura never knew his real father. One day a fateful argument with Father Fujimoto forces Rin to face a terrible truth -- the blood of the demon lord Satan runs in Rin's veins! Rin swears to defeat Satan, but doing that means entering the mysterious True Cross Academy and becoming an exorcist himself. Can Rin fight demons and keep his infernal bloodline a secret? It won't be easy, especially when drawing his father's sword releases the demonic power within him!
Btooom! by Junya Inoue; translation by Christine Dashiell; lettering by Terri Delgado
Genre: Action
Volumes: 26
Ryouta Sakamoto spends most of his time holed up in his room, bombing things into oblivion in his favorite online action RPG. His life is blown to pieces when he is abducted and taken to an uninhabited island, where he soon learns the hard way that he's being pitted against others in an explosives-riddled death match!
Karneval by Touya Mikanagi; translation by Su Mon Han; lettering by Alexis Eckerman
Genre: Fantasy
Volumes: 26 (ongoing)
Nai—a young man who travels in search of another by the name of Karoku, a lone bracelet his only lead. Gareka—a willful young man who earns his daily bread by thieving and picking pockets. Thrown together at an eerie mansion, where they are entrapped and framed, Nai and Gareki are soon hunted down as criminals by national security forces. As they are driven into a corner, before them appears the most powerful defense agency in the country, 'Circus.'
Natsume's Book of Friends story and art by Yuki Midorikawa; translation and adaptation by Lillian Olsen
Genre: Mystery, Supernatural
Volumes: 26 (ongoing)
When Reiko was Takashi's age, she bound the names of demons and spirits in her Book of Friends, enslaving them to her capricious whim. Now Takashi is the owner of the book, and the creatures will do anything to get their names back.
Claymore story and art by Norihiro Yagi
Genre: Adventure, Dark fantasy
Volumes: 27
When a village is terrorized by a half human, half monster known as the Yoma, the Claymore is sent to slay the creature, but the townspeople doubt the Claymore's intentions when she appears to be more monster than human.
Fullmetal Alchemist story and art by Hiromu Arakawa; translation by Akira Watanabe; English adaptation by Jake Forbes and Egan Loo; touch-up art and lettering by Steve Dutro
Genre: Steampunk, Adventure
Volumes: 27
In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with mechanical "auto-mail" limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his and his brother's bodies...the legendary Philosopher's Stone.
The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service story by Eiji Otsuka; art by Housui Yamazaki; original cover design by Bunpei Yorifuji; translation by Toshifumi Yoshida; editing and English adaptation by Carl Gustav Horn
Genre: Horror
Volumes: 28 (ongoing)
Your body is their business! Five young students at a Buddhist university, three guys and two girls, find little call for their job skills in today's Tokyo... among the living, that is! But all that stuff in college they were told would never pay off—you know, channeling, dowsing, ESP—gives them a direct line to the dead... the dead who are still trapped in their corpses and can't move on to the next reincarnation. The five form the Kurosagi ("Black Heron"—their ominous bird logo) Corpse Delivery Service: whether suicide, murder, accident, or illness, they'll carry your body wherever it needs to go to free your soul! The kids from Kurosagi can smell a customer a mile away—it's a good thing one of the girls majored in embalming!
Prison School by Akira Hiramoto; translation by Ko Ransom; letteringby Anthony Quintessenza
Genre: Sex Comedy
Volumes: 28
On the outskirts of Tokyo stands Hachimitsu Private Academy, an all-girls boarding school for elite young women. But as the new school year rolls around, one tradition is going out the window: For the first time in the school's long history, boys are being allowed to enroll. On the first day of school, though, it turns out only five boys have made the cut. Thrilled by this discovery, these young men's adolescent hearts leap with joy at the thought of being surrounded by all those girls, but little do the five boys suspect the shocking fate that awaits them…
Lone Wolf and Cub story by Kazuo Koike; art by Goseki Kojima; translation by Dana Lewis; lettering by Digital Chameleon; cover art by Frank Miller
Genre: Historical fiction
Volumes: 28 collected into 12 omnibus
Follows the adventures of Ogami Itto, a samurai framed and forced into exile with his infant son, as he pursues his quest for revenge against those who murdered his wife.
Black Butler by Yana Toboso; translation by Tomo Kimura; lettering by Tania Biswas
Genre: Historical Fiction, Supernatural
Volumes: 30 (ongoing)
Just a stone's throw from London lies the manor house of the illustrious Phantomhive earldom and its master, one Ciel Phantomhive. Earl Phantomhive is a giant in the world of commerce, Queen Victoria's faithful servant...and a slip of a twelve-year-old boy. Fortunately, his loyal butler, Sebastian, is ever at his side, ready to carry out the young master's wishes. And whether Sebastian is called to save a dinner party gone awry or probe the dark secrets of London's underbelly, there apparently is nothing Sebastian cannot do. In fact, one might even say Sebastian is too good to be true...or at least, too good to be human...
Blade of the Immortal art and story by Hiroaki Samura; translation by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith
Genre: Historical fiction
Volumes: 30
A cursed, seemingly immortal warrior aids a young girl in her quest for revenge, as the students of a brutal new sword school tear a bloody path across Japan.
Kimi ni Todoke = From Me to You story and art by Karuho Shiina; translation by Tomo Kimura
Genre: Romantic Comedy, Slice of Life
Volumes: 30
Sawako Kuronuma is the perfect heroine...for a horror movie. With striking similarities to a haunting movie character—jet-black hair, sinister smile and silent demeanor—she's mistakenly called Sadako by those around her. But behind her scary façade is a very misunderstood teenager. Too shy to fit in, all she wants to do is make some friends. But when the most popular boy in class befriends her, she's sure to make more than just that—she's about to make some enemies too!
Kuroko's Basketball by Tadatoshi Fujimaki; translation by Caleb Cook
Genre: Sports
Volumes: 30
Kuroko Tetsuya doesn't stand out much. In fact, he's so plain that people hardly ever notice when he's around. Though he's just as unremarkable on the basketball court, that's where his plainness gives him an unexpected edge-one that lets him execute awesome moves without others noticing! And now that he's a high school student, he's on a mission to defeat each member of his legendary middle school team, known as the Miracle Generation, with the help of a new transfer student fresh from the U.S.-Taiga Kagami! When incoming first-year Taiga Kagami joins the Seirin High basketball team, he meets Tetsuya Kuroko, a mysterious boy who's plain beyond words. But Kagami's in for the shock of his life when he learns that the practically invisible Kuroko was once a member of the "Miracle Generation"--the undefeated, legendary team!
The Usagi Yojimbo saga created, written, and illustrated by Stan Sakai
Genre: Historical Fantasy
Volumes: 30+
Stan Sakai's tales of the rabbit ronin are collected in an omnibus format featuring over six hundred pages of samurai adventure, including the complete Mirage Publishing series and the beginning of the Dark Horse Comics series.
Up to 40 Volumes
Attack on Titan by Hajime Isayama; translated and adapted by Sheldon Drzka; lettered by Steve Wands
Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy, Adventure
Volumes: 33
For the past century, what's left of mankind has hidden in a giant, three-walled city, trapped in fear of the bizarre, giant humanoids known as the Titans. Little is known about where they came from or why they are bent on consuming human-kind, but the sudden appearance of an enormous Titan is about to change everything.
Urusei Yatsura story and art by Rumiko Takahashi; translation and English adaptation by Camellia Nieh; lettering by Erika Terriquez
Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy
Volumes: 34
Beautiful space alien princess Lum invades Earth on her UFO, and unlucky Ataru Moroboshi's world gets turned upside down! Will Lum become Earth's electrifying new leader? Or will Ataru somehow miraculously save Earth from space alien onslaught?
Yona of the Dawn story and art by Mizuho Kusanagi; English adaptation by Ysabet Reinhardt MacFarlane; translation by JN Productions
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Reverse Harem
Volumes: 34 (ongoing)
Princess Yona lives an ideal life as the only princess of her kingdom. Doted on by her father, the king, and protected by her faithful guard Hak, she cherishes the time spent with the man she loves, Soo-won. But everything changes on her 16th birthday when she witnesses her father's murder! Yona reels from the shock of witnessing a loved ones murder and having to fight for her life. With Hak's help, she flees the palace and struggles to survive while evading her enemy's forces. But where will this displaced princess go when all the paths before her are uncertain?
Food Wars!: Shokugeki No Soma story by Yuto Tsukuda; art by Shun Saeki; translation by Adrienne Beck.
Genre: Cooking, Comedy
Volumes 36
When Soma Yukihira's father enrolls him in a classy culinary school, Soma must learn if he can make the grade in such a prestigious environment.
Hunter x Hunter story and art by Yoshihiro Togashi; English adaptation by Gary Leach; translation by Lillian Olsen
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Volumes: 36 (Frequent Hiatus) (ongoing)
When Gon learns his father Ging—whom he thought was dead—is a famous Hunter, he aspires to follow in his footsteps and track down monsters, treasures, and words of magic.
Gantz story and art by Hiroya Oku; translation by Matthew Johnson; lettering and retouching by Studio Cutie
Genre: Action, Psychological Thriller, Science Fiction, Horror
Volumes: 37
Tokyo teens Kei and Masaru are struck dead by a subway train but awaken in a room with an ominous black orb that gives them weapons, suits...and orders. Fighting and endless stream of bizarre alien monstrosities in a deadly game, will they win their freedom or die for the final time?
Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic story and art by Shinobu Ohtaka; translation and English adaptation by John Werry; touch-up art and lettering by Stephen Dutro; edited by Mike Montesa
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Volumes: 37
Inspired by One Thousand and One Nights, Aladdin, together with Ugo and Alibaba, searches in the desert for the mysterious Dungeons and their riches.
Vagabond by Takehiko Inoue; English adaptation by Yuji Oniki; touch-up and lettering by Steve Dutro
Genre: Historical Fiction
Volumes: 37
Striving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way. Vagabond is an action-packed portrayal of the life and times of the quintessential warrior-philosopher—the most celebrated samurai of all time!
Ranma ½ story and art by Rumiko Takahashi; English adaptation by Gerard Jones, and Matt Thorn
Genre: Romantic Comedy, Adventure
Volumes: 38 collected into 2-in-1 omnibuses
Years ago, Genma promised his old friend Soun Tendo that Ranma would marry one of Soun’s three daughters and carry on the family’s martial arts school. Except that the girl picked to be Ranma’s bride doesn’t seem to like him, Ranma keeps getting into fights…and did we mention that whole changing into a girl thing?
Berserk by Kentarō Miura; translation by Jason DeAngelis; lettering and retouch by Dan Nakrosis
Genre: Dark Fantasy, Action
Volumes: 40 (Frequent Hiatus) (ongoing)
His name is Guts, the Black Swordsman, a feared warrior spoken of only in whispers. Bearer of a gigantic sword, an iron hand, and the scars of countless battles and tortures, his flesh is also indelibly marked with The Brand, an unholy symbol that draws the forces of darkness to him and dooms him as their sacrifice. But Guts won't take his fate lying down; he'll cut a crimson swath of carnage through the ranks of the damned - and anyone else foolish enough to oppose him! Accompanied by Puck the Elf, more an annoyance than a companion, Guts relentlessly follows a dark, bloodstained path that leads only to death...or vengeance.
Dragon Ball story and art by Akira Toriyama; translation by Mari Morimoto; English adaptation by Gerard Jones; touch-up and lettering by Wayne Truman; design by Sean Lee, Shawn Carrico; edited by Jason Thompson and Annette Roman
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Volumes: 42 volumes collected into 3-by-1 omnibuses
Legend has it that if all seven of the precious orbs called "Dragon Balls" are gathered together, an incredibly powerful dragon god will appear to grant one wish. Unfortunately, the orbs are scattered across the world, making them extremely difficult to collect. Enter 16-year-old Bulma, a scientific genius who has constructed a radar to detect the exact locations of the Dragon Balls. She's on a mission to find all seven orbs, but first she must convince young Son Goku to join her on her quest. With a monkey tail, superhuman strength and a magic staff for a weapon, Son Goku is ready to set out on the adventure of a lifetime…
The Prince of Tennis story and art by Takeshi Konomi
Genre: Sports
Volumes: 42
There is a rumor going around that a twelve-year-old boy is going to enter the sixteen-year-old-and-under tennis group. How can someone so young ever hope to compete with kids much older and more experienced than him? This is no ordinary kid: he is none other than Ryoma Echizen, the Prince of Tennis! Ryoma's father was destined for greatness until he injured himself during a match, ending his career forever. His talent was passed on to his son, who is determined to be the best tennis player in the world. Can the prince gain the respect of his fellow teammates despite his small size and young age?
Skip Beat story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura; English translation and adaptation by Tomo Kimura; touch-up art and lettering by Sabrina Heep
Genre: Romantic comedy
Volumes: 43 (ongoing)
Kyoko followed her true love, Sho, to Tokyo and supported him while he made it big as an idol. Now, he says she means nothing to him, so Kyoko sets out to become even bigger than Sho, but finds that her bitter heart may be her undoing.
Haikyu!! story and art by Haruichi Furudate; translation by Adrienne Beck; touch-up art and lettering by Erika Terriquez
Genre: Sports
Volumes: 45
Ever since he saw the legendary player known as 'the Little Giant' compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else? After losing his first and last volleyball match against Tobio Kageyama, 'the King of the Court,' Shoyo Hinata swears to become his rival after graduating middle school. But what happens when the guy he wants to defeat ends up being his teammate?!
More than 50 Volumes
Fairy Tail by Hiro Mashima; translation and adaptation by William Flangan; lettering by North Market Street Graphics; layout by Nathalie Kent; additional lettering and edition by Ben Applegate; cover design by Phil Balsman
Genre: Fantasy
Volumes: 63
Lucy is a young, rebellious celestial wizard with a dream: to join Fairy Tail, the world's most rambunctious and powerful magical guild! When she happens to meet one of Fairy Tail's top wizards, he turns out to be not quite what she expected: a slob traveling with a flying cat. But the promise of adventure is real, and together they escape from pirates and a devious magician! Their next task: to steal a book from the evil wizard-killing Duke Everlue, and outsmart his death trap. Eccentric new friends join along the way in this lushly-drawn modern classic, reissued from the beginning in a large size with a small price (for discerning guild masters).
Yowamushi Pedal by Wataru Watanabe; translation by Su Mon Han; lettering by Lys Blakslee
Genre: Sports
Volumes: 68 (collected into omnibus form) (ongoing)
Power-pedaling Sakamichi Onoda has long been conquering the steepest slopes and regularly making the ninety-kilometer round-trip to Akihabara on a mommy bike!! But when his bike commute to his new high school lands him in a confrontation with the serious first-year road racer Imaizumi, Onoda has a major showdown on his hands! Can this meek geek really out-pedal the future ace of the school road-racing team?
Naruto story and art by Masashi Kishimoto; English adaptation by Jo Duffy
Genre: Adventure
Volumes: 72
Twelve years ago the Village Hidden in the Leaves was attacked by a fearsome threat. A nine-tailed fox spirit claimed the life of the village leader, the Hokage, and many others. Today, the village is at peace, and a troublemaking kid named Naruto is struggling to graduate from Ninja Academy. His goal may be to become Hokage, but his true destiny will be much more complicated. The adventure begins now!
Bleach story and art by Tite Kubo; English adaptation by Lance Caselman; translation by Joe Yamazaki
Genre: Supernatural, Adventure
Volumes: 74
Ichigo Kurosaki has always been able to see ghosts, but this ability doesn't change his life nearly as much as his close encounter with Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper and member of the mysterious Soul Society. While fighting a Hollow, an evil spirit that preys on humans who display psychic energy, Rukia attempts to lend Ichigo some of her powers so that he can save his family; but much to her surprise, Ichigo absorbs every last drop of her energy. Now a full-fledged Soul Reaper himself, Ichigo quickly learns that the world he inhabits is one full of dangerous spirits and, along with Rukia--who is slowly regaining her powers—it's Ichigo's job to protect the innocent from Hollows and help the spirits themselves find peace.
One Piece story and art by Eiichiro Oda; English adaptation by Lance Caselman; translation by Andy Nakatani
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Volumes: 96 (ongoing)
As a child, Monkey D. Luffy was inspired to become a pirate by listening to the tales of the buccaneer "Red-Haired" Shanks. But his life changed when Luffy accidentally ate the Gum-Gum Devil Fruit and gained the power to stretch like rubber...at the cost of never being able to swim again! Years later, still vowing to become the king of the pirates, Luffy sets out on his adventure...one guy alone in a rowboat, in search of the legendary "One Piece," said to be the greatest treasure in the world.
Case Closed story and art by Gosho Aoyama; English adaptation by Naoko Amemiya; translated by Joe Yamazaki; touch-up art and lettering by Walden Wong
Genre: Mystery
Volumes: 98 (ongoing)
High school student Jimmy Kudo solves cases the police can't crack. While chasing a suspect, Jimmy is attacked and given a chemical that changes him into a grade schooler. Adopting the name Conan Edogawa, he searches for the culprits and a cure, but that doesn't stop him from tackling mysteries.
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 1, Phantom Blood by Hirohiko Araki; translation by Evan Galloway; touch-up art and lettering by Mark McMurray; design by Fawn Lau; edited by Urian Brown
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Supernatural
Volumes: 129, split into eight separate story arcs starting with Phantom Blood
Young Jonathan Joestar's life is forever changed when he meets his new adopted brother, Dio. For some reason, Dio has a smoldering grudge against him and derives pleasure from seeing him suffer. But every man has his limits, as Dio finds out. This is the beginning of a long and hateful relationship!
Summaries provided via NYPL’s catalog, which draws from multiple sources. Click through to each book’s title for more.