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Darwin Jihen secured 74 votes and emerged as the most outstanding manga newcomer in Japan in 2021. Currently, the sales of this series are also experiencing positive changes. Many fans are eagerly anticipating an anime adaptation of this manga in the future.
Top 2 - Look Back
Look Back, a creation of Fujimoto Tatsuki, tells the story of Ayumu Fujino, a fourth-grade student who regularly draws comics for the school newspaper and is praised for having the most beautiful artistic work in the class. One day, she is asked by a teacher to deliver one of her comic series in the school newspaper to a truant student named Kyomoto. When Kyomoto's manga appears alongside Fujino's, it receives much praise, causing Fujino to feel jealous.
Refusing to be outdone by a non-attendee, Fujino dedicates herself to learning manga creation. However, as time passes, her goal of surpassing Kyomoto seems increasingly distant as Fujino abandons her dream of drawing manga. On graduation day, Fujino is asked to collect Kyomoto's graduation certificate for her. Coincidentally, the two come face to face, and their unexpected encounter will lead to consequences far beyond what either of them could predict. Look Back, with 68 votes, secured the runner-up position in Manga Taisho 2022.
Top 3 - Hirayasumi
Hirayasumi, created by Keigo Shinzou, revolves around Ikuta Hiroto, 29, a carefree young man with no love, no stable job, and no concerns about the future. He inherits an old house from his grandmother, who used to be a neighbor and is also where his 18-year-old cousin Natsumi moves in to study art in Tokyo. This is the story of Hiroto and the people around him, who are struggling with the hardships of daily life. Hirayasumi, with 66 votes, stands at third place in Manga Taisho 2022.
Top 4 - Star of the Women's Garden
Star of the Women's Garden is a comedic manga set in a girls' school. The story focuses on a Japanese language teacher named Hoshi, a teacher who deeply cares for his students. The story begins when Kagawa, a student, assigns an essay to Hoshi. From there, the troubles start for this kind-hearted teacher. With 63 votes from the judging panel, Star of the Women's Garden ranks 4th in the Manga Taisho 2022.
Top 5 - Chi.: Regarding Earth's Movement
Chi.: Regarding Earth's Movement is a manga set in 15th-century Poland. It was a time when unconventional ideas completely captivated the population. Rafal, a prodigy destined to study theology, the most important subject at the time. However, one day, he encounters a mysterious man who is researching a 'truth' that will change the world. Thus begins the story. With 59 votes, Chi.: Regarding Earth's Movement ranks 5th in Manga Taisho 2022.
Top 6 - Trillion Game
Trillion Game tells the tale of two friends, Haru and Gaku, scheming to earn a sum large enough to possess whatever they desire at any time: one trillion dollars. This is a new work by Riichiro Inagaki and illustrated by artist Ryoichi Ikegami. With an enticing and straightforward plot, Trillion Game garnered 55 votes and ranks 6th in Manga Taisho 2022.
Top 7 - Dandadan
As we know, the manga Dandadan, also known in Vietnam as Supernatural Arms, is a newly released manga on Jump+ in April 2021, written by Tatsu Yukinobu.
In terms of content, Dandadan is the story of Takakura Ken - a boy who believes only in aliens and Ayase Momo - a girl who believes only in mysterious ghosts. After meeting and challenging each other to perform two opposing tasks, Momo is abducted by aliens, while Ken is stolen by Turbo Baba... his precious belongings and his body! To escape from the aliens, Momo opens up her psychic power within. Also thanks to her new power, Momo can help Ken return to human form. From here, the bizarre story begins with many tear-jerking moments.
Top 8 - 'Oshi no Ko'
'Oshi no Ko' tells the story of Ai Hoshino, sixteen years old, a talented and beautiful idol loved by fans. She embodies a pure, youthful girl, but that's just the surface. Gorou Honda is a rural obstetrician and a big fan of Ai Hoshino. So, when the idol appears pregnant at his hospital, he is deeply shocked. Gorou promises to keep this secret, but is unexpectedly killed by a mysterious figure.
When he wakes up, Gorou finds that he has been reincarnated as Aquamarine Hoshino - Ai's newborn son. As his world is turned upside down, Gorou soon realizes that the showbiz world is full of thorns, where talent doesn't always bring success. Can he protect Ai's beloved smile with the help of a mysterious figure? The answer lies in 'Oshi no Ko', the manga ranked 8th in Manga Taisho 2022.
Top 9 - End Roll: The Running Sea
End Roll: The Running Sea tells the story of Umiko, a 65-year-old woman whose husband has recently passed away. She goes to the cinema for the first time in decades, where a life-changing event awaits her. After meeting Kai, a film major at a nearby art university, Umiko realizes for the first time that she's someone who wants to find an actor like herself. From here, the story of a successful actress at 65 officially begins.
Top 10 - Jitenshaya-san's Takahashi-kun
Jitenshaya-san's Takahashi-kun is a manga about Tomoko Hanno, also known as Panko, who is 30 years old this year. Panko is worried about harassment from her boss. Takahashi, who works at a bicycle shop in Panko's neighborhood, always seems cold but cares about her. In fact, she can tell him her true feelings that she can't normally tell anyone else. From here, the love story between the bike repairman and the office worker begins!
Above are the top 10 outstanding newcomer manga of 2021, isn't the top-ranked title truly intriguing? Feel free to leave your thoughts below!
