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MyAnimeList has officially launched the third installment of its annual ‘You Should Read This Manga’ event, inviting fans worldwide to nominate underrated manga that deserves more recognition.
This year’s edition introduces a new feature—fans can now send messages directly to the authors of the manga they nominate.
MyAnimeList CEO Atsushi Mizoguchi emphasized the event’s role in bringing hidden gems to a broader audience, stating, “Manga is a universal language that transcends borders, and You Should Read This Manga 2025 celebrates the creativity and artistry that make this medium so special. We’re excited to see the incredible titles our community will bring forward this year.”
Key Dates:
- Nominations Open: February 3, 2025 (3:00 GMT)
- Nominations Close: February 28, 2025 (3:00 GMT)
- Final List Announcement: March 31, 2025 (3:00 GMT)
Categories & Criteria:
- You Should Read This Manga 2025: (All categories)
- At least one volume of the manga was published overseas (outside Japan, Korea, or China) in 2024.
- The manga’s Rank & Popularity on MAL are both under #50.
- If the series is completed, it finished serialization in 2022 or later.
- Main List:
- You really want to recommend this manga to a friend!
- Should Be Anime:
- Cannot have had an anime adaptation in the last 5 years.
- Best for Beginners:
- Can easily be enjoyed by new manga readers (e.g. already adapted to incomplete anime).
- Unique Art/Story:
- For well-versed manga readers who are looking for something fresh.
Each year, MyAnimeList has featured responses from authors of selected works, with their messages included in the final list. Additionally, a comment from one voter will be chosen to be displayed alongside each recommended title.
More details for ‘You Should Read This Manga’ can be viewed on the official website.
Source: Press Release
