Top 7 Longest Manga Series By Volume Count

Manga is what is known as a popular Japanese comic book that also comes in digital graphic form and features different kinds of art and characters that are sometimes inspired by real life. In Japan, manga is loved by many levels of ages, and its popularity quickly spread to the whole world.

Due to the rising demands and popularity, manga has continued to expand and be produced for many years long. Here we would like to share with you the top 7 longest manga series ever created based on volume count.

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7. Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin (129 Volume)

Ginga: Nagareboshi Gi includes the story of the dog, Akita Inu which left his master to live together with other packs of dogs in the mountains. The dogs are gathering a pack from all of Japan so that they can challenge and fight against a vicious bear named Akakabuto that ravages the land.

The author of the manga, Yoshihiro Takahashi was reported to get the inspiration of writing this manga after reading an article about hunting dogs that ran away and adapt to the wildlife. The first volume of the manga was released on 28 November 1983.

6. Grappler Baki (135 Volume)

This manga is quite known in the North American region and Baki the Grappler was first shown in the Weekly Shonen Champion in the 90s. The fans of this manga loved to read about the protagonist teenager, Baki Hanma who trained himself with sheer will and dedication in the hopes of becoming the best fighter in the world just like his father.

As previously stated Baki Hanma wished of becoming the best grappler to exist to overthrow his father and get recognition from his mother. This manga was written by Keisuke Itagaki and the first volume was released in 1991.

5. Cooking Papa (150 Volume)

Cooking Papa puts an emphasis on the protagonist chef who's passionate about cooking but is very shy when it comes to showing it off while working. This manga exploded in popularity and managed to win a special award during the 39th Kodansha Manha Award.

The manga invite reader to indulge in the scrumptious food being made with unique recipes for every dish featured in the chapter. The manga was created by Tochi Ueyama and was first released in 1985.

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4. Minami no Teiō (154 Volume)

Minami no Teiō tells the tale of Ginjirou Manda, a loan shark who imposes high-interest rates on his lenders and will not stop tracking down those who owe him. His relationship with the presence of the Yakuza in Osaka made him a great character making him one of the most fearsome characters in this manga.

In fact, he is known as "Minami no Oni" or Demon of the Minami state. The manga of this series has been adapted from two action movies and two animated videos. The manga was the works of Dai Tennoji together with Rikiya Go and was first released in March 1992.

3. Golgo 13 (200 Volume)

Golgo 13 is the oldest manga to date that is still in publication to this day. It was first published by Big Comic Shogakukan magazine in 1968. The Protagonist Golgo 13 or also known by the name Togo is a professional bounty hunter with a mysterious identity that no one knows when he was born, originated or even his true self.

Golgo will kill all his victims with the M16 rifle in a calm fashion and show a bit of emotion when necessary. This manga was the creation of Takao Saito and was published on October 1968.

2. Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari

Kōen-mae Hashutsujo (200 Volume)

This manga series with the title KochiKame: Tokyo Beat Cops in English tells the story of the community police station today. This manga is aired each week in the Weekly Shōnen Jump for 40 years with the final release being on September 2016.

This manga series also won its place in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most volume ever published in one series of manga. Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo has also resulted in the production of action series, films, and also on-stage shows.

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1. Dokaben (205 Volume)

Dokaben is the longest manga series ever to be released by volume count. The story features a high school baseball club that showed realistic characters with a balance of good and evil.

Dokaben also offers many overly dramatic scene that gives its baseball fans a more realistic game of baseball. Such a choice was highly appreciated by its fans, especially towards the sport itself. The name Dokaben refers to the huge bento box owned by the protagonist character as he carried it with him at all times

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