Recommend me a new manga?

robhol · (#1 (**permalink**))

I've been reading some manga lately in order to get some practice in reading Japanese - starting small, I know, but it's a way to read while having fun, so I thought it seemed like a good plan. However, the current series is starting to run out on me and there aren't too many chapters left until I need something else to read.

In short: I'm looking for a manga that's funny, has furigana (they're a must for the time being, I must ashamedly admit) and, preferably, one that has a decent English translation out. That way I can continue with the "system" I've been using until now. (Reading the Japanese version first, understanding what I can and looking up what I don't, and then cross-checking with the translation to see if I got the gist of it.)

Thanks in advance.

YukisUke · (#2 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by robhol

I've been reading some manga lately in order to get some practice in reading Japanese - starting small, I know, but it's a way to read while having fun, so I thought it seemed like a good plan. However, the current series is starting to run out on me and there aren't too many chapters left until I need something else to read.

In short: I'm looking for a manga that's funny, has furigana (they're a must for the time being, I must ashamedly admit) and, preferably, one that has a decent English translation out. That way I can continue with the "system" I've been using until now. (Reading the Japanese version first, understanding what I can and looking up what I don't, and then cross-checking with the translation to see if I got the gist of it.)

Thanks in advance.

If you don't mind blood, then I'd have to say Chibi Vampire(AKA Karin). It's funny, sweet in some places, and it makes you think what if vampires were like this. That's my suggestion. Hope you consider it. Sayonara!!

robhol · (#3 (**permalink**))

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll take a look at it. If anybody has other suggestions, feel free to come with them.

Anemone · (#4 (**permalink**))

Again, if you don't mind blood, I highly recommend Kuroshitsuji. It's a bit more drama/action then comedy...but...it definetly has it's great comedic moments. It's mainly about a boy who inherited his parents fortune and his demon butler. I stink at explaining things, but I got hooked within the first chapter so at least try it =D

MMM · (#5 (**permalink**))

You can be almost sure that any bloody manga is not going to have furigana in it. That is reserved for manga directed to children.

manganimefan227 · (#6 (**permalink**))

Funny? Bobobobobo or Ouran High School Host Club or Konjiki no Gash Bell (This one I'm pretty sure has furigana.

If you've ever heard of Zatch Bell, Konjiki no Gash Bell is the much better Japanese counterpot, It's funny, awsome, and weird!

Anemone · (#7 (**permalink**))

Kuroshitsuji has furigana. I have a volume of it.

robhol · (#8 (**permalink**))

If anybody has more recommendations, please keep 'em coming.

YukisUke · (#9 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by robhol

If anybody has more recommendations, please keep 'em coming.

You could also try Hellsing. It's also a vamp-manga, but it's action-packed and has little bits of romance (Not enough to make you gag though), mystery, and a whole lot of drama to bind it all together. Very good.