2020

Which manga were released in 2020?

The year 2020 was a memorable one for Slice of Life manga enthusiasts due to the emergence of several legendary Slice of Life series. Here are three of the most noteworthy Slice of Life manga releases of 2020!

1. Kimetsu no Yaiba: Rengoku Kyoujurou Gaiden

Story line:

Kimetsu no Yaiba: Tomioka Giyuu Gaiden: 2 chapters Giyu heads north to an area where a band of hunters was killed. He and the Insect Hashira meet Yae, the daughter of a slain hunter, who believes a bear killed her father, but the truth is harder to face. Kyojuro also receives his newest assignment and hopes to complete it will prove he’s worthy of the title Flame Hashira, which his father abandoned. An explosive battle unfolds as Kyojuro takes on a demon of the Twelve Kizuki who holds a grudge against Kyojuro’s father. Kimetsu no Yaiba: Rengoku Kyoujurou Gaiden: 2 chapters Since ancient times, rumors have abounded of man-eating demons lurking in the woods. Because of this, the local townsfolk never venture outside at night. Legend has it that a demon slayer also roams the night, hunting down these bloodthirsty demons. Set before the events of the main series, this spinoff tells the story of Rengoku Kyoujurou, an energetic young demon hunter, as he takes over his family’s role as the Flame Pillar. Kimetsu no Aima!: 26 chapters A four-panel gag manga spin-off of Kimetsu no Yaiba manga. The manga will feature SD versions of the characters from the main manga. It'll release in Jump + website after each anime episode premiere, featuring stories covered by the anime.

Genre(s):

Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Historical Shounen Supernatural

2. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

Story line:

Decades after their victory, the funeral of one her friends confronts Frieren with her own near immortality. Frieren sets out to fulfill the last wishes of her comrades and finds herself beginning a new adventure.

Genre(s):

Adventure Comedy Drama Fantasy Shounen Slice of Life Supernatural

Award achieved:

Won the 14th Manga Taishō and the New Creator Prize of the 25th annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2021. Nominated at the 46th Annual Kodansha Manga Awards in 2022 for best Shounen manga and the 69th Shogakukan Manga Awards in 2023.

3. Oshi no Ko

Story line:

Gorou is an ob-gyn with a life far removed from the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry - the world of his favorite idol, rising star Ai Hoshino. But when the two are unexpectedly brought together, their fates become intertwined in ways that defy all reason. For the good doctor, it’s time to stan(d) and deliver.