5 Best Short Manga Series within 5 Volumes
Enjoy reading short manga in a short time!
Manga, which is known as Japanese comic books, has been more and more known as a symbol of Japanese modern culture all over the world lately. If you are even a little interested in manga, it is not easy to find the best one for you to start with. There are countless titles of manga, and popular manga series ofter consist of hundreds of episodes in tens of volumes.
One Piece, one of the most popular Japanese manga, has been published with around a hundred volumes. The story of the famous Naruto is completed with over 70 volumes.
Some people hesitate to read manga for the too long stories that need a great deal of time to read. For those people, here are 5 best short manga you can finish with less than 5 volumes.
Of course, it is highly recommended to read the long series, too if you are manga fans. However, you can experience the exciting world of manga by starting with the short manga.
1. All You Need Is Kill
Manga Artist: Takeshi Obata
Published: 2014
Volume: 2
2. Astra Lost in Space
Manga Artist: Kenta Shinohara
Published: 2016-2017
Volume: 5
3. Paradise Kiss
Manga Artist: Ai Yazawa
Published: 1999-2003
Volume: 5
4. Solanin
Manga Artist: Inio Asano
Published: 2005-2006
Volume: 2
5. Akira
Manga Artist: Katsuhiro Otomo
Published: 1982-1990
Volume: 6
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