A classic shonen series. Based on the Chinese tale "Journey to the West," the original Dragonball series is a lighthearted and imaginative adventure for all ages.

Naruto is brimming with comedy and ninja action. What begins as a simple story of a boy trying to achieve his dreams and be recognized unfolds into an elaborate story filled with complex characters.

The only full-length manga penned by Hayao Miyazaki, this epic is beyond description. Set in a bleak future, Nausicaa follows the adventure of a girl trying to understand the world around her.

A historical tale featuring a fascinating hero who sets out to atone for his past. Very popular shonen manga that is nearly finished its publication in the US.

An unusual manga that has received much critical acclaim. Filled with bizarre but deep characters, this manga paints a fanciful view of the hopes and dreams that can be found in modern day Tokyo.

A suspenseful thriller with a supernatural twist, Death Note is impossible to put down. Featuring a mericless anti-hero, and a weirdly loveable antagonist, this needs to be read to be believed.

A series of quirky four-panel comic strips exploring the everday lives of several Japanese high-school girls.

Another strange tale of romance turned on its head by Rumiko Takahashi. Who would have thought that gender confusion and martial arts work so well together?

A solid shojo story featuring a "mixed up" family.

A very sweet shojo story that uses flowers as a unifying theme.

This three-volume collection compiles Rumiko Takahashi's earliest and most varied stories.