Top 10 Short Manga You NEED To Read!

Reading manga takes time, so here are my favorite SHORT manga series under 6 volumes! From the classics to modern gems, I've got some great manga recommendations for you to read and add to the collection. Let me know YOUR favorite short manga in the comments!
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0:00 - Intro
1:17 - #10 Devilman
2:45 - #9 Astra Lost in Space
4:07 - #8 Solanin
5:37 - #7 Akira
6:58 - #6 Planetes
8:33 - #5 Gon
10:17 - #4 Onanie Master Kurosawa
12:30 - #3 Ping Pong
13:46 - #2 Message to Adolf
15:24 - #1 No. 5
18:13 - Outro
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[@ThePromG]

Fourth!

[@InfamyOrDeath-__-]

Akira is a bit of a cheat, because yes it’s 6 volumes, but each volume is over the length of 2 volumes, there’s at least 12 volumes. Each hard cover volume is nearly the same width of a Vizbig. It’s a longer story than Pluto.

[@Rorschachqp]

Also, the manga is very dense in content. The art is highly detailed and is important to the atmosphere, which is one of the coolest ever in ANY medium. Akira is a 10/10 masterwork.

[@turtleanton6539]

Yes is like 3500 pages

[@InfamyOrDeath-__-]

13:07 Love that panelling, so many manga just have basic square boxes for panels, I love seeing panelling like this. Probably my favourite panels from any manga is in Ayakashi Triangle, every page is completely different from the last, Yabuki will draw a large character on the page and then wrap the panels around them, it looks so good.

[@69hikikomori]

Sailor Moon had very cute designs for the panels. Old manga did that a lot more than now I noticed, many 4-komas

[@milesthesnivy2414]

If I were making this list, I would most likely include Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind

[@spacedog644]

This is a great list; what I’ve read from it is awesome and the stuff I haven’t read looks really good.

[@femtrooper]

Fantastic video! Some awesome recommendations in there too - I really gotta get on some of these, especially Planetes and Astra Lost in Space!

[@ThePromG]

Easy recommendations for me, I think you’ll love em both 🙌

[@Rearnold1987]

Thanks for this! Would love to hear what your favorite One Shots are next.

[@Sushistone]

Thanks for putting me on Onanie Master Kurosawa! Its so good

[@ThePromG]

Always love to see others who love the series, deserves more attention!

[@hellnaw7921]

If you like Onanie Master Kurosawa, I recommend Chikan Otoko, which is another manga by the same mangaka. I personally think it's even better

[@chrisw451]

As someone who is just starting to get into manga, thank you for this list! I want to read them all. Not sure where to start. Taiyo Matsumoto's Tokyo These Days is the book that started me down this path. I am big fan of his art style.

[@ThePromG]

Still need to pick this one up, thanks for the reminder!

[@asuramaruz]

My personal favorites are Hiraeth: The End of the Journey (3 volumes) and Our Dreams At Dusk (4 volumes), both by Yuhki Kamatani!

[@InfamyOrDeath-__-]

I only have 2 series that are under 6 volumes long, and they’re both Ecchi series haha, Hybrid Heart & Saki the Succubus. Oh ok if you’re counting Akira I have that too, they’re absolutely beautiful hardcovers, it’s the nicest box set I’ve seen.

[@InfamyOrDeath-__-]

You should have set it under 8 volumes so I could have put Pluto on there, it’s my favourite shorter manga, and it has a new anime coming out that I’m so hyped for.

[@ThePromG]

Yeah I was between 6 and 8 volumes, but ultimately decided 6 so I would have an easier time narrowing down a list haha

[@totallyjoyfulday]

second!! i’m new to your channel but i literally love your content! keep being awesome :)

[@ThePromG]

So glad you’re here! Thank you 🥹

[@totallyjoyfulday]

@@ThePromGYou’re welcome! i’ll def be sure to read most of these, great list

[@loooooooooooooolwow]

You should scope out I'll Give It My All... Tomorrow by Shunju Aono. 5 volumes long. It's HILARIOUS, relatable, and does the whole "40 year loser trying to find himself" very well. While the art doesn't look similar, it gives similar vibes to Mob Pyscho 100 where it's not the greatest art, but it matches the atmosphere and tone of the story so well. What's a nice bonus too are the volumes have this nice matte finish and overall feel high quality. It's somewhat obscure so I anticipate it will go OOP in the coming years.

[@valivetisreekar1983]

i have read it it is soo good it resonates with me do you have similar manga recommendations if there is similar comedy i will be delighted

[@doogane_]

Me and the devil blues is one of my favorite short series out there although it’s only short because it’s on hiatus 😞

[@ThePromG]

Ah this is one I completely forgot about, definitely need to give it a read soon

[@InfamyOrDeath-__-]

8:21 Oh haha, they changed the spine design halfway through, why do they do that?

[@marcin178]

it's 8 volumes but I would highly recommend "Welcome to the N.H.K." there is anime as well.

[@DeelMakreel]

Onani Master Kurosawa😭 that's how you know ThePromG is a real one

[@bireland2012]

My favourite short manga is probably Parasyte. The series felt like it was the perfect length and was good all the way through.

[@ThePromG]

I wasn’t a huge fan of Parasyte on my first read, kinda felt like a less cool version of Devilman. Need to go back and read it again for sure

[@bireland2012]

@@ThePromG it reminded me more of Tokyo Ghoul but I can see the comparison. Devilman is definitely one of the most important manga with everything inspired by it.

[@user-yr4jl2vk8s]

5 Beast Complex (I know that technically these are side stories to BEASTARS but I still think that those who haven't read BEASTARS can still understand and enjoy these stories so I consider it) 4 message to Adolf 3 solanin 2 the horizon 1 sunny And I don't have enough patience to explain why

[@medevilmatify]

One of my favorite short manga is Route END; it is cheating a little bit it is 8 volumes but it the best mystery/thriller I have ever read

[@turtleanton6539]

Interesting

[@69hikikomori]

Anything over 5 volumes is long to me tbh. Or rather, I usually read digitally so I think more in chapters. 40+ chapters is long lol

[@drakenpage6776]

I know I'm late, but... It's not long... It's 10 volume manga. Happiness.

[@HKasian]

I cant find message to adolf on BN?

[@ThePromG]

www.barnesandnoble.com/w/message-to-adolf-part-1-osamu-tezuka/1111630471

[@seandavisman1527]

As a 28 year old with no real outlook on life besides being in a band solanin hit home for me

[@seandavisman1527]

Also what kinda music you make dude? Id love to check it out

[@sharebear421]

Battle angel alita (9) and psyren (16) are probably mine

[@ThePromG]

Idk if I’d call Psyren “short” per day but yeah both series are amazing

[@sharebear421]

@@ThePromG yeah definitely a longer short series lol compared to most battle shonen it’s pretty short

[@vampirebad1803]

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[@ZilchBolt]

Astra lost in space. Akira.

[@ThePromG]

Both bangers!

[@user-ir8gw7pt9d]

Hi

[@Rorschachqp]

You know he put Akira at 7 to generate chat. However it is a double offense, one of which is a capital one.

[@TheoConway]

adam and eve is a good short manga, its got a crazy ending 😂😂

[@NewPhone-hw8iq]

I'm 500 like

[@user-ir8gw7pt9d]

Thank 🙂😀😃😄😁😆😂🤣🤡

[@MMsmartSalon]

😂 love yur subs are same as coni g he is 1:42 yt

[@isaactegod1793]

Ya’ll I’m third

[@ben99ny69]

Akira may be 6 books long but each book is basically twice the size of a typical volume. Overall 2400 pages which is about 12 volumes. Surprised to see onani master kurasawa. The reason it doesn't have a physical release is cause its a doujin. I know the auther has another work. And from the research looks just as degenerate lol. I'd also recommend Fire punch - Set during a sort of mini ice age. About revenge but with a plot twist. You ain't gonna predict shit with this manga. Any shuzo oshimi work such as flowers of evil and inside mari. They are a bit longer being around 10 volumes. But the best thing about him is how easy it is to read his work. Can't stop cursing you: Similar to death note. Its like a cat and mouse situation involing curses and rules. Emma: a victorian romance I sold my life for ten thousand yen per year: Shit is sad and depressing Bloom into you: A lesbian romance.

[@CitronQ]

first

[@ThePromG]

Insanely fast 🤯

[@robslams2324]

Just got into manga and I picked up the Akira box set Hellsing deluxe 1-3 and Blame! Vol 1&2. I feel like these will be worth money definitely at some point. They just don’t make the new stuff like the old. I’m really into dark gritty horror and sci-fi.

[@sariosario6631]

Ping-pong lame sport? ..... anyone said that never play one

[@ThePromG]

Exactly

[@Rorschachqp]

It’s too bad…the list has some good picks but at other times is outright blasphemous.