One major point of conflict with Manga has always been The quality of their endsAnd this has been especially true in recent years. Some of the biggest manga vi Attack on Titan, My hero academiaAnd Jujutsu Kaisen They all ended recently, and for one reason or another, their endings were highly criticized by fans and critics alike, with some people even feeling their endings ruined their entire stories.
The discourse surrounding good and bad manga endings has become incredibly difficult in recent years, but some manga are typically exempt from it. Thanks to factors like how well the author handles the pacing of the story from start to finish and the effectiveness with which everyone’s character arcs are handled, Many manga manage to end their stories in ways that can be seen as virtually flawless. Some manga, in particular, have done this to such a degree that they are often considered the best endings in all of manga, and each one is worth highlighting.
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Assassination Classroom ended on a graduation ceremony only it could manage
Manga by Yusei Matsui; Serialized in Weekly Sean Jump 2012-2016
In the final act of Yusei Matsui Assassination ClassroomWith no way to protect Korosensei from the government’s orbital laser, Class E, not feeling right to let someone else kill Korosensei, Tearn decides to kill Korosensei once and for all. As much as it hurt to lose Korosensei, they could move on thanks to the lessons Korosensei imparted to them, and Years later, they all live a much better life Like anyone ever thought they could.
Even with all the funny comedy and sci-fi drama, Assassination Classroom was always a touching coming-of-age story at heart, and sure enough, Assassination Classroom managed to end in a way that perfectly brought everyone’s growth to an endEven if it was somewhat bittersweet. Assassination Classroom It’s not the longest manga, but its comparatively short length probably played a big part in why the pacing and writing were so tight from start to finish.
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Goodnight Punpun gave its protagonist the end he deserved
Manga by Inio Asano; Published 2007-2013 Discussion of suicide ahead
At the end of Inio Asano Goodnight PunpunWith Aiko having killed herself, Punpun, having lost his last anchor to life, finally worked up the nerve to end his life. Punpun’s suicide attempt fails, however, and after his problems with the law are cleared, he returns to Tokyo and starts a new life with Sachi and her daughter, with his life better than ever on the surface.
If someone was sympathetic to Punpun, it’s good to see him finally turn his life around, but if someone grew to hate him, it’s catharsis in him being stuck in a situation where he can’t kill himself, despite being all he wants to do . whatever the case, Goodnight Punpun Ends with Punpun getting everything he deservesWhether that’s a good thing or a bad thing, it’s the perfect ending for such a thought-provoking series.
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Death Note perfectly put an end to Light’s Story
Manga by Tsugumi Ohba & Takeshi Obata; Serialized in Weekly Sean Jump 2003-2006
Death Note follows high school student Light Yagami, who discovers a mysterious notebook that gives the power to kill anyone by writing their name in it. When Light uses the notebook to enact his own sense of justice, he attracts the attention of the enigmatic detective known as L, leading to a complex game of cat and mouse. The Japanese anime series explores themes of morality, power and the consequences of absolute authority.
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Mamoru Miyano, Brad Swaile, Vincent Tong, Ryō Naitō, Trevor Devall
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As light is finally exposed as Kira in Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata Death noteHe was repeatedly broken physically and mentally until he found himself begging Ryuk to kill Near and the other police officers for him. Ryuk, however, chose to kill Light, as there was nothing left for Light to do to entertain him, and with Light’s death, the world slowly returned to how it was before Light became Kira.
While Death noteThe anime made Light die with some degree of dignity, the manga made him look as pathetic and unnecessary as possible, and because of that, Death notes manga still does the best job of highlighting that Light was never a hero. It still leads to the series ending on a bittersweet note, but it works much better than other versions of the story, and the manga is all the better for it.
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Taste in Dungeon gave everyone very happy endings
Manga by Ryoko Kui; Serialized in Harta 2014-2023
After defeating the Winged Lion, there is only one thing left for Ryoko Kui Taste in the dungeon: Pauline revival. With everyone on the island united, Laios had them all share a massive meal of Falin’s flesh that lasted for days until she was finally revived once and for all, and Laios could now rule the Golden Kingdom in peace with all his friends and family there to Support him.
Not only did Taste in the dungeon Handle the Winged Lion and the issue of Fallin’s revival in clever ways that perfectly play into the themes of the story, but Taste in the dungeonThe ending managed to close everyone’s bow in a completely satisfactory wayWith even the joke of Laios being cursed to be a living monster repellent playing into this. Taste in the dungeon Always excelled in his tight character writing, and his ending brought that to its peak.
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Dragon Ball ended the only way a story could
Manga by Akira Toriyama; Serialized in Weekly Sean Jump 1984-1995
Akira Toriyama’s latest story Dragon Ball Goku and his friends enter the World Martial Arts Tournament ten years after the Majin Buu saga, with Goku fighting Uub, the reincarnation of Kid Buu. Although Uub was no match for Goku, Goku was still impressed by his power, and he immediately dropped everything to run off with Uub and make him his apprentice.
While most manga try to end on a dramatic and definitive note, Dragon Ball Ended with Goku just going on another adventure with the knowledge that he’ll be back someday, and in that regard, Dragon Ball‘s ending works specifically because of how much it plays into the theme of Goku is always looking for a new adventure to go on. Dragon Ball Has only gotten more and more stories over the past decade, and because of that, the manga ends up somehow working even better.
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Slam Dunk’s ending proved that it is the pinnacle of sports manga
Manga by Takehiko Inoue; Serialized in Weekly Sean Jump 1990-1996
In Takehiko Inoue slam dunkAs Shohoku slowly closed the gap with Sannoh, Sakuragi suffered a back injury that could have ended his basketball career, but his love for the game helped him push through the pain and keep playing. With everyone united, Shohoku just barely got a win against Sannoh, and while they ultimately didn’t win Nationals, they were all the richer for the experience, nonetheless.
Between the completion of Sakuragi’s arc and every incredible character moment from him and the other players on the team, slam dunk More than succeeded in giving as emotionally satisfying an ending to his story as possible. The end helped cement slam dunk As one of the greatest sports manga of all time, and thanks to the recent release of The first slam dunkThere are even more ways to experience such a phenomenal finale.
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Naruto’s ending was as emotionally cathartic as one could have hoped for
Manga by Masashi Kishimoto; Serialized in Weekly Sean Jump 1999-2014
In Masashi Kishimoto’s Grand Finale NarutoJust like it was all over, Naruto and Sasuke have one more fight to decide the fate of the world. At the end of it all, however, Naruto finally helped Sasuke have a change of heart and restore their friendship, and with the mission finally accomplished, Naruto could finally achieve his dream of becoming Hokage.
While it took a long time for Naruto To reach its conclusion, thanks to Naruto and Sasuke’s incredible final battle, the emotional reconciliation to follow it, and the satisfying conclusion to Naruto’s arc of seeking love and acceptance from his peers, Naruto‘s finale more than succeeds in giving its hero and overarching story a satisfying emotional conclusion. The series, for better or worse, continued with Boruto: Naruto Next GenerationsBut even this does not seem like a big mistake Naruto Ended on.
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Umineko perfectly completes his mystery and fantasy stories
Manga by Ryukishi07; Published by Gangan 2007-2015
At the end of Ryukishi07’s Umineko when they cryAnge finally accepted the death of her family, and years later, she was confronted by Tohya Hachijo, Featherine’s writing partner and, in a surprise twist, her warrior brother who survived the Rokkenjima incident and became unable to fully connect with his Past. himself. From there, Ange helped Tohiya become at peace with himself and let go of his past as a warrior, something represented by the warrior’s spirit to join his family in the Golden Land.
Umineko‘s finale does a great job of concluding the mystery and fantasy stories of the story, and with how much work the manga puts into properly answering its mysteries, The Umineko The ending of the manga is even more emotionally satisfying than the visual novel. The Umineko Manga is essentially the definitive version of the story, and the high quality of its finale perfectly sells this idea.
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Zatch Bell! s finale cemented it as a phenomenal manga
Manga by Makoto Raiku; Serialized in weekly Shun Sunday 2001-2007
With clear comment finally defeated in the end by Makoto Raiku Master!The battle to decide the king came down to only Zach and Brago. After a quick, but nevertheless intense battle, Zatch won and was declared king, and as painful as it was for him and Kiyomaro to part ways, the growth they went through still left them with the maturity needed to face their respective futures, Cementing this as one of the greatest Shawn Stories from the 2000s.
The back-to-back intensity of the fights with Clear Note and Brago was one thing, but more than that, the series never stopped emphasizing Zatch and Kiyomaro’s friendship as the heart of the story, all of which perfectly sold the bittersweet Nature of their separation. Master!s finale is one of the best to bring an emotional catharsis to his story of Kane shōnen MangaAnd that still holds, even with how underrated the series has become.
Manga by Hiromu Arakawa; Serialized in Monthly Sean Gangan 2001-2010
After a long and difficult battle against father in Hiromu Arakawa Full metal alchemistEdward not only defeated Father and saved Amestris, but he finally got Alphonse’s body back at the cost of his alchemy. Years later, Edward and Alphonse go on separate journeys to try to find a way to get equivalent exchange, and A montage of photos showed everyone living the good life even further into the futureEdward and Winnie even got married and had children.
Not only is Father’s defeat brimming with emotional catharsis, but the conclusion to everyone’s character perfectly builds off everything that happened before the finale, especially Edward and Alphonse’s. Just like the series, as a whole, Full metal alchemists finale has a perfect blending of action and emotional writingAnd because of that, it’s easy to see it that way Best manga that ended its story perfectly.