2018
Which manga were released in 2018?
The year 2018 was a memorable one for Action manga enthusiasts due to the emergence of several legendary Action series. Here are three of the most noteworthy Action manga releases of 2018!1. Chainsaw Man
Story line:
Denji's life of poverty is changed forever when he merges with his pet chainsaw dog, Pochita! Now he's living in the big city and an official Devil Hunter. But he's got a lot to learn about his new job and chainsaw powers!
Genre(s):
Action Comedy Drama Horror Mature Mystery Psychological Shounen Supernatural TragedyAward achieved:
Won 2nd place in the 5th Next Manga Award in 2019, the Harvey Award for Best Manga in 2021, 2022 and 2023, the 66th Shogakukan Manga Award for Best Shōnen Manga in 2021 and the 27th Manga Barcelona for Best Shōnen Manga in 2021. Won 3 Japan Expo Awards in 2022 and the Best Manga award at the Japan Expo Awards in 2023. Nominated for the 3rd annual Tsutaya Comic Award in 2019, the 13th Manga Taishō in 2020 the Eisner Award for Best U.S. Edition of International Material - Asia in 2022.2. Jujutsu Kaisen
Story line:
Although Yuji Itadori looks like your average teenager, his immense physical strength is something to behold! Every sports club wants him to join, but Itadori would rather hang out with the school outcasts in the Occult Research Club. One day, the club manages to get their hands on a sealed cursed object. Little do they know the terror they’ll unleash when they break the seal…
Genre(s):
Action Comedy Drama Horror Mature Mystery School Life Shounen Supernatural Tragedy3. Blue Lock
Story line:
After a disastrous defeat at the 2018 World Cup, Japan’s team struggles to regroup. But what’s missing? An absolute Ace Striker, who can guide them to the win. The Football Association is hell-bent on creating a striker who hungers for goals and thirsts for victory, and who can be the decisive instrument in turning around a losing match…and to do so, they’ve gathered 300 of Japan’s best and brightest youth players. Who will emerge to lead the team…and will they be able to out-muscle and out-ego everyone who stands in their way?