CATDOLL: Japanese media selected the "most popular boys' comics", but "Naruto" was not on the list

Boys' comics have always been a very important subject in the Japanese comics industry. Boys' comics of various themes are always loved by anime fans. There are also many works that can be called classics in boys' comics. Recently, a Japanese media has specially selected "boys' comics that are absolutely popular and worth recommending". So which works can make the list?

10. One Punch Man

This work tells the story of Saitama who, in order to realize his dream of becoming a superhero, has trained himself to become extremely powerful. No matter what monster he encounters, he can knock it down with one punch. The various heroes with special skills also have very unique personalities.

9. Hunter x Hunter

It tells the story of the protagonist Xiaojie who embarks on a series of adventures in order to find his father. Of course, if you decide to follow this work, you need to consider the update speed of the author Yoshihiro Togashi.

8. The First Divine Fist

The story tells about a cowardly high school student named Makunouchi Ippo who always loses to others, is bullied, and begins to take up boxing in order to experience the realm of the strong. After meeting the world champion Makunouchi Mamoru, the yellow explosive fist hidden in Makunouchi's body is finally awakened. With hard work and perseverance, Makunouchi finally makes a name for himself in the world of the strong and realizes his dream of becoming a professional boxer.

7. BECK Rock Band

The protagonist of the work is a 14-year-old boy named "Tanaka Yukio" who lives an ordinary life every day and feels uneasy about the future. One day, he met a mysterious man named "Minami Ryusuke" and entered the world of music. The band they formed is called BECK. This work seems not very famous in China, but it is still very popular in Japan.

6. Slam Dunk

This one really needs no further explanation. It is an absolute classic. After failing to confess his love 50 times in junior high school, Sakuragi Hanamichi, a bad boy, went to Shohoku High School. One day, he accidentally met Akagi Haruko, who wanted him to join the basketball team. Sakuragi, who originally played basketball just to pick up girls, gradually realized the charm of basketball and became an indispensable main force of Shohoku.

5. The Street Where Only I Am Missing

The protagonist Fujinuma Satoru is a third-rate cartoonist, but he has the ability to travel through time called "re-screening". One day, when he returned home, he found that his mother had been murdered, and he was framed as the murderer. At this time, due to the re-screening, he suddenly returned to the fifth grade of elementary school 18 years ago, and at this moment he not only had to save his mother, but also fight for the safety of his classmates...

4. Dragon Ball

This work should not need any explanation, it can be said to be one of the most successful boys' comics today.

3. Space Brothers

This is a story about two brothers who saw a mysterious UFO when they were young and have been fascinated by the universe ever since. In 2025, the younger brother realized his dream first...

2 Fullmetal Alchemist

It tells the story of two brothers who are engaged in forbidden human transmutation and go on an adventure to find their bodies that were taken away from them. The concept of equal exchange runs through the entire work, and it can be said that it is a story that can be read from beginning to end in one breath.

1. One Piece

The story tells the story of a small town boy named Luffy who goes out to sea to become the Pirate King and embarks on a great adventure with his companions. This work has sold more than 300 million copies so far, and it is also a work that has set a Guinness World Record. The friendship between Luffy and his companions and other elements have also touched countless fans. Although it is a mainstream youth comic, the touching plot is no less impressive.

11-20 ranking:

　　NO.11 "20th Century Boys"

NO.12 "Octopus Teacher"

NO.13 "The Two-Faced Man of Heavy Money Rock and Roll"

NO.14 Attack on Titan

NO.15 "Alien on Mars"

NO.16 "Saint Brothers"

NO.17 "Speed ​​​​Masked Man 21"

NO.18 Tokyo Ghoul

NO.19 "The Bond of Reasoning"

NO.20 "The Ancient Magus' Bride"

The above are the "interesting boys' comics" selected by Japanese netizens. However, after seeing this list, I really have a question. Is it because "Naruto" has been completed for a long time or for some other reason? It has not appeared in various boys' comics selections in recent times. No wonder JUMP recently released news about new "Naruto" works. They must have gathered everyone.