Best Underrated Manga: Even if you read manga every day, there will still be some hidden gems that you will miss out on. These stories are unique, come with amazing characters, and have the ability to entertain you throughout.
So, if you want some known and unknown manga that you can read while welcoming the new year, you are at the right place. In this list, I am listing some underrated manga to read in 2025, so let us jump right into it.
Best Underrated Manga to Read in 2025
Witch Hat Atelier (Tongari Boushi no Atelier)
This manga is getting its anime adaptation soon, so I think it is only better that you start reading the source material. The plot here is pretty interesting as we witness the birth of a witch who was not supposed to be one.
Coco comes from a humble background, and she only accidentally gets entangled in the world of magic. If you are also absolutely obsessed with Sousou no Frieren, as much as I am, then you will love this one as well.
The Color of the End: Mission in the Apocalypse (Usuzumi no Hate)
Personally, I love the post-apocalyptic genre because of its mystery and intrigue. You can also find a tonne of manga depicting a ruined world where humanity does not thrive anymore, but this one still felt special.
The art of Usuzumi no Hate is absolutely gorgeous, and the feeling of isolation that you experience here is enchanting. We see the journey of a young girl who is on a lonely quest to search for human survivors and make the desolate land around her habitable again.
Usemono Yado
I still remember stumbling upon this gem of a manga and feeling absolutely devastated after reading it. It is genuinely a tragedy that this has remained an underappreciated and shrouded masterpiece that deserves way more attention.
The story is unique as we travel to a mysterious inn where you can find something precious that you have lost. The innkeeper is a grumpy little kid with a bad personality, but she, too, has her fair share of secrets.
Dragon Head
This is another very interesting psychological horror manga that will force you to think about life in a new way. Here, we see how one single incident changed the lives of three teenagers who fell victim to a gruesome train accident.
In such a dire situation where they are trapped, hurt, and left with no means of contact with the outside world, they must fight for their survival. On top of that, the survivors also need to battle with their own mind’s descent into madness.
Shadow Star☆ (Narutaru: Mukuro Naru Hoshi Tama Taru Ko)
I first got acquainted with the mangaka, Kitoh Mohiro, through the anime Bokura no, and since then, I have fallen in love with the uniqueness of his stories. Just like his other works, Narutaru is also bleak, disturbing, and psychologically evocative.
Here, Shiina befriends a bizarre animal and names it Hoshimaru when she goes for a vacation. But this little creature has powers that are beyond imagination, and it might not be the only one with such qualities.
The Girl From the Other Side (Totsukuni no Shoujo)
This one is another underappreciated gem that is still more famous than the others on this list, but I believe it deserves more attention. Here, we follow the story of Shiva and her teacher, who should not be together in their world.
Their bond is something that will touch your heart, and the art of the manga will charm your eyes. This also has an anime that you can watch, but I will definitely recommend reading the manga first.
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