From Paranormal Adventures to Cozy Companionship: 25 Greatest New-Gen Manga to Read in 2026

Kiyoshi’s Strength and Doubt

Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi follows a powerful exorcist whose abilities outpace his confidence. The series combines comedy with action, including major battles against high-ranking demons. One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda recommended the manga, which draws on battle stories centered on friendship and comradeship. Though it does not overhaul the shonen formula, Kiyoshi’s story has steadily gained a dedicated fanbase.

Dystopia and Ghosts

War of the Adults begins with a former delinquent determined to become responsible, but he falls into a coma for 15 years. After waking, he faces a society shaped by constant observation and judgment, giving the story a dystopian edge.

Phantom Busters pairs supernatural action with the everyday lives of an eccentric group of friends. An ordinary high school boy joins a paranormal research society after meeting someone who purifies spirits by eating them; gags, character development, and striking art help balance the serious moments.

Cooking, Company, and Identity

She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat is a cozy josei series from Kadokawa Shoten, built around companionship and kinship. It follows Yuki Nomoto, a Tokyo resident who loves cooking but has a small appetite.

Nomoto begins to question expectations that she should live to please the men in her life. Her connection with Totoko Kasuga, a big eater who enjoys her company, changes the course of the story, which has resonated with readers across several communities.