MyAnimeList has released the official list of You Should Read This Manga 2025This is an annual project to recommend the latest manga selected by the global community. There were 77 titles selected from a total of 766 user nominations. The list was created to introduce manga that deserves wider attention among international readers.
The project also connects creators, publishers, and readers from more than 240 countries and regions. Any user who reads two volumes of any of the shortlisted titles during the campaign period will earn a limited profile badge.
What is "You Should Read This Manga"?
"You Should Read This Manga" is a global manga promotion project conducted by MyAnimeList in collaboration with industry professionals. The project uses an online nomination system from users around the world to compile a list of manga recommendations each year.
Titles that can be nominated must meet two main criteria. First, the manga must have been released internationally during 2024. Second, the manga must have a score and popularity ranking below position 50 on MyAnimeList.
The main categories displayed are You Should Read This Manga 2025There are three additional categories, each with a different approach to title curation.
Main categories in the 2025 list
You Should Read This Manga 2025
This category contains manga recommended by MyAnimeList users to read and share with friends. Titles in this category include Gachiakuta, Magus of the Library, and Kagurabachi.
Should Be Anime
This category highlights manga that have not received an anime adaptation in the last five years. Some examples of titles included in this list are Gokurakugai, Kindergarten Wars, and Firefly Wedding.
Best for Beginners
This category is aimed at new readers, with a selection of manga that are short, accessible, or have recently received anime adaptations. Titles included include Dandadan, Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, and RuriDragon.
Unique Art/Story
This category was created for experienced readers who are looking for works with an unusual visual style or storyline. Some titles that fall under this category are Veil, Kaiju Girl Caramelise, and The Color of the End: Mission in the Apocalypse.
Trends from this year's list
In addition to featuring titles selected by the global community, the list of You Should Read This Manga 2025 also reflects some interesting trends that emerge from user nomination patterns. These trends provide insight into reader preferences, the role of digital platforms, and demographic influences in the international manga community.
- Demographic Balance: About half of the manga on the list were originally published in shounen or seinen magazines. Interestingly, a third of these titles actually received more votes from female readers.
- Digital Origins: Approximately 25% of all titles came from web-based manga platforms such as Shonen Jump+ and Manga UP, demonstrating the significant influence of digital distribution in global reader selection.
- Anime Demand: More than half of the manga included in the "Should Be Anime" category are shounen titles. Two-thirds of these titles can be read for free through MANGA Plus.
- Female Reader Influence: In the "Unique Art/Story" category, the majority of votes came from female users, unlike the voting trends in other categories.
- Breakout Titles: Manga Girls Love The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All received a number of nominations that almost equaled the total of all GL titles the previous year. On the other hand, the action manga Kagurabachi received twice as many nominations as any other action manga on this year's list.
Additional recommendations from publishers and bookstores
In addition to the main categories, MyAnimeList also provides several additional segments in collaboration with publishers and booksellers, allowing readers to explore further:
- Try This Manga - for Free: A list of manga that can be read for free.
- Publisher & Bookseller Picks: Selected recommendations from publishers and bookstores.
- Kodansha Critical Hits & Fan-Favorites: Featured titles from Kodansha publishers selected based on quality and popularity among fans.
About MyAnimeList
MyAnimeList (MAL) is a global anime and manga community that provides a comprehensive database, rating system, and social features to millions of users from different countries. As of March 2025, the site has over 19.5 million users from more than 240 countries and regions.
MyAnimeList's main features include read and watch progress tracking, user reviews, a community-based recommendation system, and interactive events such as "You Should Read This Manga."
Conclusion
"You Should Read This Manga 2025" isn't just a reading list, it's a global community initiative to introduce quality manga that hasn't gotten enough attention. If you want to try something new, fresh, and not too mainstream, this list could be a great place to start. You can check out the full list at MyAnimeList 2025 official event page.
Source: official press release
