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The best manga of 1970

Progressing further into an interesting era for manga, full of pioneering work, we’ve reached the 1970’s. 1970 brings us an Osamu Tezuka who comes into his own as a seinen writer. We’ll also spend some time on one of the most influential manga of all time on graphic novels and cinema around the world. As far as my humble opinion and terrible excuse for research goes: here’s the best manga of 1970.

The best manga of 1970

Abandon the old in Tokyo – Yoshihiro Tatsumi, 1970
Abandon the Old in Tokyo - Yoshihiro Tatsumi

Abandon the Old in Tokyo, or Tokyo Ubasuteyama, (counted on MAL under Daihakken read more

Best Manga of 1966

From the end of the 60’s, I think it’s safe to speak of a small “manga boom”, with many popular titles beginning publication, such as Ashita no Joe, Lupin iii, Doraemon or Golgo 13. For this reason, I will focus every new post from now on on a single year. I warn you to proceed with caution, you might get hooked. 1967 is where it really kicks off, so I’ll keep it short for 1966, focusing on one of my all-time favorites!

Best Manga of 1966

Sabu to Ichi Torimono Hikae – Shoutarou Ishinomori, 1966-1973

Sabu to Ichi cover

The read more

Best manga of 1951-1960

Second installment in my series of favorite manga. In the 1950’s we can see pioneers of several manga genres at work. As always, there’s loads of Tezuka. So here are the best manga of 1951-1960: six works I’ve enjoyed and recommend to you or at least deemed significant in the evolution of the medium, all in neat chronological order. You’re welcome!

Best manga of 1951-1960

Astro Boy – Osamu Tezuka, 1951-1968

Astro Boy is arguably Tezuka’s most iconic or at least most famous character. The manga became an instant success, and caused read more