Big Brother's Manga Recommendations

Mama Bird
Jan 4
2 min read

Updated: Jan 24

Last updated: January 24, 2026

Middle School Reader (Tween Years)

Big Brother didn’t stop at chapter books—manga and anime are a huge part of his reading journey during his tween years. These are the manga series that really stood out to him, whether they were his introduction to manga or stories he still enjoys revisiting.

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Bleach

“Definitely an older manga, but I still really enjoy it.”— Big Brother Bird

Series Overview: A supernatural action series following a teenager who gains the powers of a Soul Reaper and must protect the living world from dangerous spirits.

Volumes Big Brother Has Read:

✔ Volumes 1-56 (currently reading)

🔗 Start the series: https://amzn.to/4jmFl6t

One Piece

“This anime started me on all manga and anime, and even though I really like other series, I don’t think I can put any above this one—for now, at least.”— Big Brother Bird

Series Overview: A massive adventure series following a pirate crew searching for the ultimate treasure, filled with action, humor, and long-running character growth.

Volumes Big Brother Has Read:

✔ Volumes 1-110 (entire series so far)

🔗 Start the series: https://amzn.to/44YzrCO

The Beginning After the End (Manga)

“There are fewer manga volumes than the light novels, but the manga version is what introduced me to the series.”— Big Brother Bird

Series Overview: A reincarnation fantasy following a former king reborn into a magical world, balancing power, growth, and responsibility.

Volumes Big Brother Has Read:

✔ Volumes 1-9 (entire series so far)

🔗 Start the series:https://amzn.to/3LaIpGn

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

“It has a really slow beginning, but it’s really good overall.”— Big Brother Bird

Series Overview: A reflective fantasy story focused on life after the adventure ends, exploring time, memory, and relationships in a quieter, emotional way.

Volumes Big Brother Has Read:

✔ Volumes 1-13 (entire series so far)

🔗 Start the series:https://amzn.to/49qi4fD

Solo Leveling (Manga)

“Super good. I really enjoyed it.”— Big Brother Bird

Series Overview: An action-heavy fantasy following a weak hunter who gains the ability to grow endlessly stronger in a world filled with monsters.

Volumes Big Brother Has Read:

✔ Entire Series (Volumes 1 - 13)

🔗 Start the series:https://amzn.to/4plrbnq

Kaiju No. 8

“I really like the plot and the characters.”— Big Brother Bird

Series Overview: A sci-fi action series about humanity fighting giant monsters, following a main character who unexpectedly gains kaiju powers himself.

Volumes Big Brother Has Read:

✔ Volumes 1-14 (entire series so far)

🔗 Start the series:https://amzn.to/49g744g

Demon Slayer

“I really liked it, though I liked Inosuke more than Tanjiro.”— Big Brother Bird

Series Overview: A dark fantasy series following a boy who becomes a demon slayer after his family is attacked, combining intense action with emotional storytelling.

Volumes Big Brother Has Read:

✔ Completed series (Volumes 1-23)

🔗 Start the series: https://amzn.to/4qzRBTz