Jintor's list of relatively easy bingeable manga

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byJintor
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The ones that grab you will always be a bit different, but I came across these during my reading journey at exactly the right time to get hold of me and never let go. (Alas, they are mostly school romances; I'll try and diversify this when I get time)
桜井さんは気づいてほしい 1
Manga
Level 14
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One of the easiest manga on the site, Sakurai-san will nonetheless get you through a full high school romance really quickly. With only four volumes, you'll feel accomplished in no time flat, armed with some basic terms to start tackling some higher-level stuff.
One of the easiest manga on the site, Sakurai-san will nonetheless get you through a full high school romance really quickly. With only four volumes, you'll feel accomplished in no time flat, armed with some basic terms to start tackling some higher-level stuff.
姫乃ちゃんに恋はまだ早い1
Manga
Level 17
At a slightly higher level than Sakurai-san is Himeno-chan, which deals with primary schoolers (and their surrounding teachers, siblings etc). As such the focus is more on comedy, but largely grounded; it's an easy introduction to childish slang while still remaining understandable, as well as the general non-sequitur nature of Japanese humour without going too overboard.
At a slightly higher level than Sakurai-san is Himeno-chan, which deals with primary schoolers (and their surrounding teachers, siblings etc). As such the focus is more on comedy, but largely grounded; it's an easy introduction to childish slang while still remaining understandable, as well as the general non-sequitur nature of Japanese humour without going too overboard.
今日から始める幼なじみ 1
Manga
Level 18
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Kyoukara Osananajimi was probably the first manga I found that I 'discovered' by myself after realising some of the twitter comics I was coming across were... actually understandable, despite not having any furigana. It's sort of like a combination of Sakurai-san and Himeno-chan; a central couple who largely have focus, but with loads of secondary characters to follow as well. A great 'test' of the two series before it.
Kyoukara Osananajimi was probably the first manga I found that I 'discovered' by myself after realising some of the twitter comics I was coming across were... actually understandable, despite not having any furigana. It's sort of like a combination of Sakurai-san and Himeno-chan; a central couple who largely have focus, but with loads of secondary characters to follow as well. A great 'test' of the two series before it.
はなにあらし 1
Manga
Level 18
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ヒナのままじゃだめですか? 1
Manga
Level 21
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A quick 3-volume manga about elementary schoolers and puberty that rides a great line between being easy to understand while still tackling a relatively complicated topic with grace and compassion. Apart from anything else, I think it's a great read.
A quick 3-volume manga about elementary schoolers and puberty that rides a great line between being easy to understand while still tackling a relatively complicated topic with grace and compassion. Apart from anything else, I think it's a great read.
ふらいんぐうぃっち 1
Manga
Level 20
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Widely recommended for a reason, though I personally think it's a bit difficult for an absolute starter manga (and gets way more difficult as time goes on!). Still, the mix of soothing slice-of-life vibes with the genuinely weird and cool magical stuff is a potent mix, and the manga always remains interesting enough - and easy enough - to keep you wanting more. Also there's not a hint of romance to be found anywhere, though the characters do occasionally go to school.
Widely recommended for a reason, though I personally think it's a bit difficult for an absolute starter manga (and gets way more difficult as time goes on!). Still, the mix of soothing slice-of-life vibes with the genuinely weird and cool magical stuff is a potent mix, and the manga always remains interesting enough - and easy enough - to keep you wanting more. Also there's not a hint of romance to be found anywhere, though the characters do occasionally go to school.
ルックバック
Manga
Level 21
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Okay so it's not that bingeable since it's a one-shot but this is a very easy entry to the work of Tatsuki Fujimoto (author of Chainsaw Man); very dialogue driven with stunning art. Now an anime movie as well.
Okay so it's not that bingeable since it's a one-shot but this is a very easy entry to the work of Tatsuki Fujimoto (author of Chainsaw Man); very dialogue driven with stunning art. Now an anime movie as well.
僕の心のヤバイやつ 1
Manga
Level 23
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Despite the slightly disturbing start (where the main character is, alas, very lame), Yabai Yatsu is expert at playing the heartstrings and keeping you wanting to know what happens next. It is markedly more difficult than the other manga on this list, but as I gradually read through it I found I simply couldn't put it down, often reading 3-4 volumes in the space of a week or less. Superb.
Despite the slightly disturbing start (where the main character is, alas, very lame), Yabai Yatsu is expert at playing the heartstrings and keeping you wanting to know what happens next. It is markedly more difficult than the other manga on this list, but as I gradually read through it I found I simply couldn't put it down, often reading 3-4 volumes in the space of a week or less. Superb.
焼いてるふたり 1
Manga
Level 22
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A slice-of-life series about two newlyweds and cooking (with a focus on grilling), How To Grill Your Love has two major advantages: it's about young adults instead of school kids, and it's honestly pretty easy to just browse through continually, especially if you have good cooking vocab. You will probably need a break to recharge every few volumes from the relentless normalness of it though.
A slice-of-life series about two newlyweds and cooking (with a focus on grilling), How To Grill Your Love has two major advantages: it's about young adults instead of school kids, and it's honestly pretty easy to just browse through continually, especially if you have good cooking vocab. You will probably need a break to recharge every few volumes from the relentless normalness of it though.
ふつうの軽音部 1
Manga
Level 23
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