10 Best Manga Turning 10 in 2026, Ranked

Anniversaries are great: they are a reminder of how long and prosperous something is, with fans getting most excited about landmarks for specific anime. Shows like One Piece continue to be an inspiration, celebrating decades of amazing content. However, one of the first and most important milestones a series will face is its tenth anniversary.

That is why this list ranks the ten greatest manga series turning 10 in 2026. Anime gets all the hype nowadays, but more fans need to experience where their favorite series come from, and these excellent manga are just the beginning. Based on consistency over the past decade, art, story, characters, fan opinion, critical acclaim, and overall quality, these manga are celebrating a major milestone and should be celebrated appropriately.

10 ‘Blue Giant Supreme’ (2016-2020)

As manga, not all of these series will be well known, and perhaps the most obscure is Blue Giant Supreme. The original series recently got an amazing movie adaptation, but this manga is a follow-up sequel. It follows Dai on his jazz journey as a saxophonist, now traveling to Germany, where he hopes to start a band and join the world stage.

Blue Giant Supreme is a magnificent manga about music and travel that explores the world of music and the Earth. This series deals with his struggles and dreams in a sophisticated manner, creating a worthwhile nature manga. After reading this manga, fans will want more, and luckily for them, there are more sequels after Blue Giant Supreme.

9 ‘Saga of Tanya the Evil’ (2016-)

Everyone loves a good Isekai, or at least that’s what the numbers say, as it is arguably the most popular anime and manga genre. While some fans don’t like it for its repetitive story and fan service, Saga of Tanya the Evil is one of the most unique and fresh manga in the genre. Reborn as a little girl in a time of war, the titular protagonist uses their knowledge to lead the battle.

After almost a decade of waiting, fans will finally be able to watch the second season of Saga of Tanya the Evil in 2026, but if that isn’t soon enough, they are better off reading the manga. It is clever, original, gripping, and dark, one of the best war manga series ever that effortlessly captures the despair that comes with conflict and loss. Ten years later, Saga of Tanya and Evil remains a must-read that far too many people sleep on.

8 ‘Komi Can’t Communicate’ (2016-2025)

Most fans prefer action and adventure manga, but 2016 had a couple of romantic masterpieces, the first being Komi Can’t Communicate. The titular protagonist is the prettiest and most popular girl in school; however, she is also deathly shy and introverted. This manga follows her and her new friends as she aims to make over one hundred friends.

The anime for Komi Can’t Communicate blew up, bringing new fans to the manga. This charming series features an ensemble of goofy, endearing characters who make everyday life chaotic and fun. A much-appreciated and irresistible wholesome and hilarious vibe is what Komi Can’t Communicate is all about, promising zero dull chapters, only comedy and slice-of-life school antics.

7 ‘Your Name’ (2016-2017)

This list mentioned how there were a couple of incredible romance manga in 2016, and the second one is Your Name. Most famous for its movie adaptation, the manga itself is also a masterpiece. When a country girl and a city boy switch bodies, they embark on a journey to find each other and switch back, if that is what both of them want.

The anime adaptation is a masterpiece, and while the manga doesn’t live up to it, it is still a short and sweet read that will enchant anyone who's already a fan of the romance genre. General audiences are better off watching the film, but if they enjoyed that, this manga is nice to read, with a few more scenes. Still, Your Name is a masterpiece in both mediums, highlighting an emotional drama that is full of love.

6 ‘Demon Slayer’ (2016-2020)

Out of all the manga on this list, Demon Slayer is by far the most popular and obviously deserves a mention. On one fateful evening, Tanjiro’s family is slaughtered by demons, leaving him and his sister to survive in a new, harsh reality. However, she was turned into a demon, prompting Tanjiro to embark on a journey of revenge, hoping to reverse the curse by killing Muzan.

Some fans may think this placement is way too low for Demon Slayer, and that would be true if this list were ranking the anime, but the manga is significantly worse. Still, it's plenty entertaining, with thrilling fights, engaging arcs, and a magnificent art style. The anime beefed everything up, but the core of Demon Slayer is still great, and there is a reason why it is one of the highest-selling manga of all time.

5 ‘Moriarty the Patriot’ (2016-)

Sherlock Holmes is literature's greatest detective, and with plenty of adaptations, there is no shortage of content. However, his villain counterpart has a spinoff manga titled Moriarty the Patriot. It follows the professor's villainous origins and current ideals, which he will stop at nothing to achieve. However, there is more than meets the eye with this remarkably intelligent man.

While the manga does follow some story points of the original Holmes canon, it also reinvents them and adds original and distinct content, creating a fresh and new adaptation. Moriarty the Patriot is a fantastic mystery manga with a complex cast of characters and well-written mind games that keep the audience on their toes.

4 ‘The Promised Neverland’ (2016-2020)

2019 was an amazing year for anime, and one of the standout series was The Promised Neverland, and its manga is just as good. Orphans live and study at a prestigious location to ensure they get a good home, but when they discover that they are actually being harvested for demons, the kids plan an escape into the real world.

The anime ended on a disastrous note, and while the manga’s finale isn’t fantastic, it is at least well-paced and makes sense, making it far superior to its television adaptation. Still, The Promised Neverland is one of the scariest modern horror manga series, ripe with thrilling moments and engrossing arcs. It's a near-flawless story, and fans can only hope for a remake on this tenth anniversary.

3 ‘To Your Eternity’ (2016-2025)

Anime and manga are known for playing with fans' emotions, whether that's getting them hyped, excited, angry, or sad. To Your Eternity excels at making readers depressed. An immortal being is sent to earth with no emotions or an actual corporeal form, instead taking the form of the deceased on its adventure. It slowly starts to learn about life, emotions, and what is precious to it.

To Your Eternity recently ended in 2025, meaning 2026 is the perfect time to read the entire thing. The characters are the heart and soul of this series, being both unique and masterfully written. With fascinating characters and a melancholic story that's guaranteed to send readers into an existential crisis, To Your Eternity is one of the best manga series of 2016, even if everything after chapter 116 is disappointing.

2 ‘Fire Punch’ (2016-2018)

Chainsaw Man is one of the biggest manga series right now, and while it didn’t come out in 2016, the creator, Tatsuki Fujimoto, released his first manga in that year. Fire Punch follows a brother and sister, but when one meets a grim fate, the other is forced to endure, having the ability to heal quickly. With revenge on their mind, they track down the one who ruined their lives.

Fans are still waiting for a Fire Punch anime, and the tenth anniversary is the perfect time to deliver it. Even if that doesn’t happen, the manga is still remarkable, featuring Fujimoto’s signature weirdness and chaotic energy. With dramatic storytelling and exhilarating action, this acclaimed and fan-favorite manga is a must-read for any die-hard fan of the medium, and even those looking to venture into it for the first time.

1 ‘Witch Hat Atelier’ (2016-)

While it was supposed to come out sooner, an anime adaptation of Witch Hat Atelier is finally premiering this year, making it a perfect tenth-anniversary present and one of the most anticipated anime series of 2026. Coco always dreamt of being a witch, and when she uncovers their secret, she becomes one herself, but the situation isn’t ideal. Her mother is petrified, and the magic world despises her, but she doesn’t lose faith.

Witch Hat Atelier is bound to be the best original anime of 2026 and one of the greatest modern fantasy series. Manga fans will know all about that, as the series is charming, engaging, creative, and refreshing. The power system is dynamic and unique, and the characters carry the plot. With a magical sense of adventure and riveting storytelling, Witch Hat Atelier is the best manga from 2016, turning ten in 2026.