The manga industry keeps on building year after year. There are countless different genres of manga, and shonen is the most popular one. The genre has been made famous by manga such as One Piece, Dragon Ball, Naruto, and more. In 2022, many new shonen manga series were released, while others returned from hiatus.
Among all the releases and returns, though, there were also some manga that came to an end. Many of these manga had been serialized for years, which enabled them to build a solid fanbase. Fans were definitely sad to see their favorite manga end, but they can take solace in the fact that their stories received proper endings.
9 Fire Force
Fire Force used to be serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine from 2015 to 2022. The manga has been written by Atsushi Ohkubo. Fire Force gained popularity because of its unique premise.
The story is set years after a great calamity wiped out most of the nations of the world. The survivors migrated to the Tokyo Empire, which managed to stay stable. To combat the problems caused by fire and other mysterious objects, an organization called Fire Force was developed.
8 Tokyo Revengers
Tokyo Revengers was named among the best-selling manga of 2022. It managed to beat the likes of My Hero Academia, One Piece, and Spy x Family. Currently, Tokyo Revengers has over 70 million copies in circulation, and with a new season of the anime on the way, the numbers will go up even more.
After five years in circulation, the manga finally ended in November 2022. Tokyo Revengers follows Hanagaki Takemichi, who suffers from an existential crisis. However, his life changes after an accident sends him back into the past.
7 Dr. Stone
Dr. Stone is another masterpiece illustrated by Boichi. The manga was part of the Weekly Shonen Jump from 2017 to 2022. Dr. Stone has over 232 chapters, which have been compiled into 26 volumes. The series has already received two anime adaptations, with the third set to be released in 2023.
The manga is set in a time when humanity has been petrified for many centuries. Senku Ishigami is among the first people to break out of the state of petrification. Seeing the state of the world, he plans to rebuild the entire world with the help of his genius intellect.
6 Kimi to Boku.
During its run, Kimi to Boku. was published in several magazines, with its longest run coming in Square Enix's Monthly GMagazine. The manga's original run started in January 2003 and concluded in March 2022.
Kimi to Boku. is the story of four teenagers, who have known each other for a long time. When a transfer student joins the school, the group undergoes a major change. Kimi to Boku. provides great entertainment, especially with its many comical scenes.
5 Mashiro no Oto
Mashiro no Oto is a coming-of-age manga series, which has been written by Marimo Ragawa. It was published in the Monthly Shonen Magazine from December 2009 to August 2022. The manga received an anime adaptation, which had a total of 12 episodes.
Mashiro no Oto is a captivating story about a boy named Setsu Sawamura who runs away from his home. His grandfather's final words haunt him, and he hopes that he can find inspiration in Tokyo. However, things don't go according to plan, and his mental health deteriorates further. Worried about the state of her son, Setsu's mother takes things into her own hands and sends him to a prestigious school.
4 My Hero Academia: Vigilantes
This manga acts as a prequel to Horikoshi Kohei's My Hero Academia. Originally, it was a part of Shueisha's Jump GIGA, but was moved to Shonen Jump+ in 2016. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes helped the fans understand the world created by Kohei Horikoshi.
The manga follows the story of Koichi Haimawari, who uses his Quirk to help those in need. Due to the lack of a hero license, he often gets into trouble with the authorities. One day Koichi and another person are attacked by thugs, but luckily, a vigilante saves them. Impressed by the vigilante's efforts, Koichi develops a desire to join his group.
3 Sekimen Shinaide Sekime-san
Sekimen Shinaide Sekime-san was written by Shigure Tokita. It began serializing on the Shonen Jump+ app in June 2020, and it finally ended in April 2022. The manga has a total of 43 chapters, they compiled into 3 volumes.
Many fans were surprised to see the manga end abruptly, as there were no problems with its quality. The manga tells the story of a boy and his overly self-conscious girlfriend. Their lives are filled with many romantic moments, which turn comical due to the girlfriend's shyness.
2 Super Smartphone
Super Smartphone has been written by Hiroki Tomisawa. The manga came out in May 2022, and it ended in October 2022. Despite its short run, it managed to provide the fans with quality entertainment.
The manga only has twenty-three chapters, making it a great choice for people who don't want to invest too much time in a series. Super Smartphone follows the life of Q as he finds a smartphone unlike any other. With the help of his new smartphone, he starts to uncover many mysteries.
1 Kami no Manimani
Kami no Manimani is an action-adventure series written by Reiji Agasa that was serialized in the Shonen Jump+. It joined the lineup on the app in 2021, and by the time it had ended, the manga had released sixty chapters.
The manga covers the story of a boy named Isshin, who lives happily in a village. Unfortunately, the village falls prey to famine, putting the lives of hundreds of people at risk. Seeing the plight of his fellow villagers, Isshin begins to pray and asks the gods for help. The cunning gods comply, but not in the way the boy had envisioned.