5 Best Short Manga: There are times when you want a short manga rather than a long one that you can complete over a weekend. On top of that, reading a good story on a wintry day is a delightful pastime that no one should skip.
Thus, to make your winter weekends a bit more memorable, I have handpicked some completed manga that you should be able to finish in no time. Here, I have specifically picked shows that do not have an anime adaptation, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the rich storytelling.
5 Best Short Manga to Finish Over a Cozy Winter Weekend
All You Need Is Kill
This one has to be the most famous one on this list because of its adaptation, which is surprisingly not an anime but a Tom Cruise movie called Edge of Tomorrow. The storyline portrays one of the best sci-fi ideas ever, and even though it has only 17 chapters, not once do you feel rushed.
The narrative follows a new soldier called Keiji, who is supposed to fight in a time when strange aliens have invaded Earth. However, Keiji is not a lucky man, as he gets killed on his very first day. But his life and future changes when he wakes up one day before he dies. Thankfully, he is not alone, and he must get the help of another soldier, Rita, to solve this mess.
Hellstar Remina (Jigokusei Remina)
Though all of Junji Ito’s manga is worth your time, this one needs special attention. Normally, we see Ito dealing with supernatural themes and taking stories in directions that shake you to the core. Here, as well, we witness the rise and fall of Remina, who gets dragged into madness after the discovery of a planet.
You see, Remina’s father, astrologist Tsuneo Ooguro, makes a life-changing discovery of a planet and names it after his beloved daughter. But when that planet becomes the symbol of evil, is she to be blamed for it?
Rojica to Rakkasei
This one is a bit special as it takes you to a world that is both innocently whimsical and uncharacteristically dark. We witness the happenings of a post-apocalyptic world where you can find residents, but they are just not humans. Rakkasei is the only one of her kind who has survived, and now, she lives a tranquil life with Rojica.
However, there are times when she comes across things that give her some sense of her lost civilisation. She also embarks on adventures that prove to be profoundly educational.
Nijigahara Holograph
In a quiet town shrouded by an eerie increase of butterflies, whispered legends of a creature in the school tunnel spark unease among the children. On top of that, the tragic discovery of Arie’s mother near the tunnel’s entrance sets off a chain of events. Driven by fear, the children cast Arie into a well that connects to the tunnel, believing her to be the curse’s source. But is that really the solution?
Do not be fooled by the measly number of chapters, as this manga is almost impossible to understand in one sitting. Give this one a reread because this haunting tale deserves more recognition.
Masturbation Master Kurosawa (Onanie Master Kurosawa)
If you’re trying to guess the story based on the title, stop right there, as this isn’t your typical ecchi, comedy, or harem manga. On the contrary, this is a very genuine and profound coming-of-age story that proves people can change.
Here, we meet Kurosawa, a masturbation master who deals with all his issues by looking down on others and frequently relieving himself in an almost abandoned girl’s bathroom. However, one day, fate gives him the unique chance of rescuing a girl from her bullies. Thus, we see Kurosawa delivering justice by dumping his, “juice” on the uniforms of those bullies, a deed that alters his life.
So, which one will you read out of these? Let us know in the comments down below.
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