This year, as Shueisha celebrates its 100th anniversary, the publisher has launched a special website, "SHUEISHA MANGA EXPO," featuring a series of manga-centric projects. From creators to celebrities across various fields, everyone is joining in to celebrate Shueisha's century-long legacy.
One of these exciting projects, "My Recommended Manga," invites famous personalities to share the manga that left the deepest impression on them, as well as the titles they most want everyone to read right now. Recently, popular singer Ado's personal manga list was unveiled, so let's dive deep and see what she's recommending!
First up, for "The Manga That Left the Deepest Impression," Ado picked three absolute must-reads:
ONE PIECE
"Having had the honor of performing as Uta's singing voice in 'ONE PIECE FILM: RED,' 'ONE PIECE' has truly been a life-changing work for me. It's a series that transcends eras and generations, beloved by countless people, and I genuinely hope to recommend it to even more readers living in this new age."
Chainsaw Man
"I started following 'Chainsaw Man' back when I was a student. More than just having unique characters, they're all just so incredibly chaotic that every single chapter left me absolutely stunned. When the second part came out, the designs for Asa and Yoru completely captured my heart. At that moment, I truly felt, 'Thank goodness I stuck with 'Chainsaw Man' all this time!'"
Ordinary K-ON Club
"I've been following this series for nearly two years now, and I've loved it every single moment. Reading it gives me this feeling of experiencing the youthful years I might have missed out on. The conversations and interactions between the characters are so incredibly real, and I always feel energized after finishing a chapter. The concert scenes in the manga are also absolutely captivating; it's practically become my spiritual sustenance."
"And with its popularity constantly on the rise, I really hope more people discover this manga. As the chapters pile up, the detailed expressions of the characters become even richer. It might sound a little weird, but I get super excited every single week. It's seriously, seriously good!"
Next, for "The Manga I Most Want Everyone to Read Right Now," Ado once again selected three fantastic titles:
Ordinary K-ON Club
"Yes, this one again! I just love it so much, I really want everyone to check it out."
Death Note
"It might be a bit late to say this, but I actually just finished 'Death Note' recently. My biggest thought after reading it was, 'Why on earth did I wait this long to read it?!'"
"I think everyone already knows how incredible this series is. But if there's anyone out there who still hasn't experienced it, I wholeheartedly recommend you find the time to read it."
Suicide Girl
"This is a series I've loved for a long time. I'm actually a huge fan of the magical girl genre, and when I first read 'Suicide Girl,' I was truly blown away. The story is filled with a sense of despair, yet simultaneously, there's always hope."
"Especially the protagonist, who continues to shine brightly even amidst the darkness – it truly makes my heart race. I believe 'Suicide Girl' presents a completely fresh take on the magical girl genre."
So, what do you think of Ado's manga recommendations? The "SHUEISHA MANGA EXPO" website features plenty of other celebrity reading lists, so if you're curious, go take a look – you might just find your next favorite manga!
via： SHUEISHA MANGA EXPO