Planet: Earth. City: Tokyo. As in all metropolises on this planet, Tokyo today finds itself at a disadvantage in its fight against man's greatest enemy: pollution. And despite the efforts of authorities around the world, a day may come when the land, air and water will become lethal to any and all forms of life. Who can intervene? Spectreman!
Originally the manga was published along with its tokusatsu production in the early 70's, with some chapters being adapted from the TV series and others being original. It was released in 3 different magazines.
Note: The original tankoubon edition was released under 3 names matching names changes of the TV series. It is composed of :
Vol 1: Uchuu Enjin Gori (宇宙猿人ゴリ)
Vols 2-3: Uchuu Enjin Gori Tai Spectreman (宇宙猿人ゴリ対スペクトルマン)
Vols 4-7: Spectreman (スペクトルマン)
It was later reprinted in a 5 volumes edition under the name Spectreman.
Spectreman has finished publishing and it has 47 Chapters. It is also Known as: スペクトルマン, Uchuu Enjin Gori, 宇宙猿人ゴリ, Uchuu Enjin Gori Tai Spectreman, 宇宙猿人ゴリ対スペクトルマン
Genres: Science Fiction , Action , Shounen
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Top 5 Manga Like Spectreman [2026 List]
5. BORUTO: Naruto Next Generations
Naruto was a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He achieved his dream to become the greatest ninja in the village and his face sits atop the Hokage monument. But this is not his story... A new generation of ninja are ready to take the stage, led by Naruto's own son, Boruto!
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations has finished publishing and it has 81 Chapters. It is also Known as: BORUTO-ボルト- -NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS-, BORUTO, BORUTO-ボルト-
4. Deadman Wonderland
Ten years have passed since the Great Tokyo Earthquake, and the people's memories of the disaster have faded. Ganta Igarashi, a middle school evacuee, has finally begun to live a normal life...That is, until the day "Red Man" appears at his school and Ganta's fate is changed forever. His entire class is brutally murdered, and although innocent of the crime, Ganta is sentenced to death and sent to the bizarre prison known as "Deadman Wonderland." An insane and brutal game of prison survival begins!
Deadman Wonderland has finished publishing and it has 58 Chapters. It is also Known as: デッドマン・ワンダーランド, Deadman Wonderland
3. Dr. Stone
One fateful day, all of humanity was petrified by a blinding flash of light. After several millennia, high schooler Taiju awakens and finds himself lost in a world of statues. However, he’s not alone! His science-loving friend Senku’s been up and running for a few months and he's got a grand plan in mind—to kickstart civilization with the power of science!
Dr. Stone has finished publishing and it has 232 Chapters. It is also Known as: ドクターストーン, Dr. Stone
2. Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball follows the adventures of Son Goku from his childhood through adulthood as he trains in martial arts and explores the world in search of the seven mystical orbs known as the Dragon Balls, which can summon a wish-granting dragon when gathered. Along his journey, Goku makes several friends and battles a wide variety of villains, many of whom also seek the Dragon Balls for their own desires. Along the way becoming the strongest warrior in the universe.
Part II of Dragon Ball is also known as 'Dragon Ball Z' in North America.
Volumes 17-42 were published in North America under the name Dragon Ball Z.
Dragon Ball has finished publishing and it has 520 Chapters. It is also Known as: ドラゴンボール, Dragonball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragonball Z
1. Boku no Hero Academia
What would the world be like if 80 percent of the population manifested superpowers called “Quirks” at age four? Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere! Being a hero would mean learning to use your power, but where would you go to study? The Hero Academy of course! But what would you do if you were one of the 20 percent who were born Quirkless?
Middle school student Izuku Midoriya wants to be a hero more than anything, but he hasn’t got an ounce of power in him. With no chance of ever getting into the prestigious U.A. High School for budding heroes, his life is looking more and more like a dead end. Then an encounter with All Might, the greatest hero of them all, gives him a chance to change his destiny…
Note:
- Winner of the 1st Next Manga Award in the Print Category in 2015.
- Nominated for the 8th Manga Taisho Award in 2015.
- Nominated for the 40th Kodansha Manga Award in the Shounen Category in 2016.
- Chapter count includes a bonus chapter included in volume 10 “Tsuyu-chan no Kerokero Nikki“.
My Hero Academia has finished publishing and it has 432 Chapters. It is also Known as: 僕のヒーローアカデミア, Boku no Hiiroo Akademia, My Hero Academia: Akademia Bohaterów, Kahramanlık Akademim, 나의 영웅 아카데미아, Mano herojų akademija, Mitt Helteakademia, אקדמיית הגיבורים שלי, أكاديمية بطلي, فێرگەى پاڵەوانەكەم, मेरो हिरो एकेडेमिया, ഹീറോ അക്കാദമി, 我的英雄學院, มายฮีโร่อคาเดเมีย, Моя геройская академия, Học viện anh hùng
