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2001

Which manga were released in 2001?

The year 2001 was a memorable one for Shounen manga enthusiasts due to the emergence of several legendary Shounen manga series. Here are three of the most noteworthy Shounen manga releases of 2001!

1. Bleach

Story line:

Ichigo Kurosaki has always been able to see ghosts, but this ability doesn't change his life nearly as much as his close encounter with Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper and member of the mysterious Soul Society. While fighting a Hollow, an evil spirit that preys on humans who display psychic energy, Rukia attempts to lend Ichigo some of her powers so that he can save his family; but much to her surprise, Ichigo absorbs every last drop of her energy. Now a full-fledged Soul Reaper himself, Ichigo quickly learns that the world he inhabits is one full of dangerous spirits and, along with Rukia - who is slowly regaining her powers - it's Ichigo's job to protect the innocent from Hollows and help the spirits themselves find peace.

Award achieved:

Won the 50th Shogakukan Manga Award in the Shounen category in 2005.

Genre(s): 

Action  Adventure  Comedy  Drama  Shounen  Supernatural

2. Hikaru no Go

Story line:

Hikaru Shindo is like any sixth-grader in Japan: a pretty normal schoolboy with a two-tone head of hair and a penchant for antics. One day, he finds an old bloodstained Go board in his grandfather's attic and that's when things get really interesting. Trapped inside the Go board is Fujiwara-no-Sai, the ghost of an ancient Go master who taught the strategically complex board game to the emperor of Japan many centuries ago. In one fateful moment, Sai becomes a part of Hikaru's consciousness and together, through thick and thin, they make an unstoppable Go-playing team. Will they be able to defeat Go players who have dedicated their lives to the game? Will Sai achieve the "Divine Move" so he'll finally be able to rest in peace?

Award achieved:

Won the Shogakukan Manga Award in 2000.

Genre(s):

Comedy  Drama  School Life  Shounen  Sports  Supernatural

3. Full Metal Alchemist

Story line:

In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with mechanical "auto-mail" limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his brother and himself... the legendary Philosopher's Stone.

Award achieved:

Won the 49th Shogakukan Manga Award in the Shounen category. Won the 15th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Award New Artist Prize. Won the Eagle Award's "Favourite Manga" in 2010/2011. Won the Seiun Award for best science fiction comic in 2011.

Genre(s):

Action  Adventure  Comedy  Drama  Fantasy  Sci-fi  Shounen  Supernatural  Tragedy

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