There is no doubt that shonen manga are more popular than any other kind of manga, but that doesn't mean the rest of the categories aren't as good. Many seinen manga are held in high esteem by readers. They occupy top spots on websites such as MyAnimeList, which shows that they too have quality content.
2022 proved to be a great year for seinen fans in general, as there were many announcements confirming the beginning of new series. However, there were a handful of seinen manga that finally came to an end after years of serialization. With that in mind, here are the best seinen manga that reached their conclusion in 2022.
6 Golden Kamuy
Golden Kamuy is a popular seinen manga series that has been written by Satoru Noda. It was part of Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump from 2014 to 2022. During its run, the manga racked up several nominations and wins. Golden Kamuy has sold over 20 million copies so far, and the number is likely to increase over time. It has already received multiple anime adaptations, and earlier this year, it was confirmed that the series would get a live-action adaptation.
The manga has been lauded for its portrayal of the Ainu people and their culture. It takes readers inside the lives of the Ainu people and adds a few details of its own. Golden Kamuy follows a war veteran, Saichi Sugimoto, who has the reputation of being "immortal." After promising to help the widow of his comrade, Sugimoto looks for gold to get rich quickly. One day, a man in his drunken stupor tells Sugimoto about the legend of a place that is laden with gold. However, Sugimoto lacks the tools to find the gold on his own, so he teams up with Asirpa.
5 Kaguya-sama: Love Is War
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Written by Aka Akasaka, Kaguya-sama: Love Is War was serialized in Miracle Jump, and then it was moved to Weekly Young Jump. The first chapter of the manga was published in 2015, and the final one came out in 2022. The impressive cast of characters and a riveting story has made Kaguya-sama: Love Is War a huge hit among manga fans.
The first anime adaptation of the manga came out in 2019. Since then, two more seasons have been released in 2020 and 2022, respectively. The manga follows the story of Kaguya Shinomiya and Miyuki Shirogane, who are in love with each other. Due to their arrogance, neither wants to confess their love first. Over the course of the manga, the two try to force each other into a confession.
4 Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction
A manga with such an eccentric name is bound to either succeed or fail; in the case of Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction, it is the former. The manga has won multiple awards during its run, which highlights the success of the series. The manga was serialized in Shogakukan's Big Comic Spirits. It joined the magazine in April 2014, where it remained until February 2022.
Back in March 2022, it was announced that it would be receiving an anime adaptation, but no release date has been revealed yet. Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction is a slice-of-life sci-fi series that focuses on the lives of two people: Koyama Kadode and Nakagawa Ouran. Despite the destruction caused by the wars, the two continue to live their lives without any change. The manga highlights the effects of war and how it creates changes.
3 Blend S
Blend S is different from the rest of the entries on the list. It is not like a regular manga, in which a single chapter has multiple panels; instead, the manga only has four panels that are arranged in the same format as a comic strip. Even though the manga has unique formatting, it has managed to earn a great deal of fame.
The first chapter of the manga was published in Manga Time Kirara Carat in 2013. Blend S continued to be part of the magazine until its conclusion in June 2022. The manga delves into the life of Maika Sakuranomiya, who struggles to find any job due to her creepy smile. Luckily, she meets a man, and he offers her work as a maid in his café.
2 World is Dancing
The World is Dancing is a historical manga that has been written by Mihara Kazuto, who served as the assistant to Takehiko Inoue. The manga was serialized in Kodansha's Morning magazine from 2021 to 2022.
The World is Dancing delves into the life of Muromachi period actor Zeami Motokiyo. The manga adheres to historical accounts while adding a few details of its own. Fans who like history with a bit of drama should definitely give this manga a shot.
1 Shin Gunjo Senki
Masaki Kasahara's Shin Gunjo Senki is the sequel to Gunjo Senki. Fans who enjoyed the original manga might want to give the sequel a try. Shin Gunjo Senki was serialized in Weekly Young Jump from January 2021 to March 2022.
The manga has an interesting premise. The story moves from the present day to the Warring States Period. Shin Gunjo Senki closely follows the story of a college student, Michirou Hidaka, who aspires to become a mountain rescuer. Following his young brother's arrest, Michirou's entire world comes crashing down. The manga has plenty of action and unexpected plot twists, making it a must-read for any seinen fan.