When I first started thinking about the best coming-of-age manga, I was absolutely overwhelmed with choices. Because there are just so damn many of them out there! As those familiar with the medium can probably attest, young protagonists coming into their own in some way or another is a huge theme in manga, so you can imagine my plight in narrowing it down. I’ve undoubtedly left out some gems as I just couldn’t include them all, but I’ve done the best that I can, dear reader, to include a good variety in these best coming-of-age manga picks. And I do hope you enjoy! For more coming-of-age manga recommendations, check out some school life manga or slice-of-life romance manga, both of which often have coming-of-age elements. And if you’re still itching for more, be sure you’re all set to get your reading on with the best manga reader sites and apps and then hop over to our huge list of must-read manga in general! Though I didn’t have room to include them all here, so many sports manga are also coming-of-age stories, so be sure to check out this list of the best sports manga for more!
