Dark Manga

Can’t you believe we’re already ahead of time, aiming for manga to read for Winter 2025? But this is it! The season when we have most of our time to enjoy binge-reading as we cuddle up into our cozy blankets and enjoy the warmth of our favorite chocolate drink, while the cold’s unbearable outside. Whether you’re simply just bored or really intend to search up for new ones to read, I definitely got your back, leaving lined up recommendations made just for you. Here’s the Top 10 Manga to Read for Winter 2025! Colette Decides to Die Hoping the title won’t scare you, Colette Decides to Die isn’t your typical on-the-go dark and emotional story! This follows the story of Collete, who eventually decided to “die,” jumping into a well after exhausting herself from the overwhelming amount of work—badly chasing her deserved break…by well, dying? Then, she meets Hades, almost in the same dilemma as she was.  Originally seen as a dark romantic comedy, this manga would definitely drive you into the magical twist that will warm your heart this Winter. The way they compliment each other surely blooms their chemistry along the way, keeping you hooked and excited as you read. Pet Shop of Horrors Collectors This coming Winter 2025, sit back in terror with the tales of mysterious horror, the Pet Shop of Horrors Collectors! Set in a nostalgic throwback, follows the story of Count D’s mysterious pet shop and the stories of each pet that comes to it. As you read, you’ll then find yourself immersed in their world filled with intrigue and a bit of dark humor.  What I love the most about this manga is the unique stories of bizarre creatures, which will surely give you a spooky winter night, if you dare! If you’re into this kind of genre in a manga, this will surely keep you up all night (just not with nightmares).  Ultra Heaven! Looking for a trippy one to binge-read with? Set your plans straight and check Ultra Heaven! out! This follows the story of Kabu, a little peddler and heavy addict, who got overdosed after mixing two incompatible drugs. Well, of course, he looks for stimulants until he finally gets to be offered the Ultra Heaven.  If you’re a fan of Akira, this is the most recommended manga I have for you! This will leave you with pure joy that will leave you wanting for more.  Jojo’s Part 7: Steel Ball Run Hmm… I know what you’re probably thinking— “Another Jojo recommendation?” Well, you need to trust me on this, the hype for Steel Ball Run is truly worth it. The story follows Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli as they attend a cross-continental horse race in the Steel Ball Run. Bizarre and flamboyant in one part!  As hyped as the way it is, this part of the manga series is packed with action and more of Jojo’s bizarre abilities that make this series even more special! Take this chance and get ahead of the curve! Spacewalking With You If you want to read some tear-jerker, Spacewalking With You is definitely a must-read! This follows the story of Kobayashi, who’s on the verge of becoming a worthless dropout in the eyes of society. He then meets a new classmate named Uno, whose personality is much lighter than him. Their bond deepened, and there sparked an extraordinary understanding that later on became a flutter of romance.  Space and actual astronomy in our list is an ultimate bonus of this series! This one’s literally for the books! For Winter 2025, you just cannot skip this one.  Tamaki to Amane Coming fresh this 2025 is another slice-of-life comedy, Tamaki to Amane! This goes hard for those who need comfort and heartwarming reading. The story revolves around family, romance, and friendship, from the Edo period up to the seventies wherein both Tamaki and Amane’s fates intertwine the time all over again.  Alongside the brief synopsis is the intrigue that comes in—of what can really happen in the series. Plus, the major throwback of the setting. If you love slow-burn and genuine kind of romance, then this pick is meant for you!  Girl Meets Rock! Get ready to rock your world out with Girl Meets Rock! In the postmodern era, a first-year high school student Chihiro Hatono has a great passion for Japanese rock. So then, he enters into the world of music with a new guitar in tow. What awaits behind the doors of her dream is an unfiltered journey of both youth and music, making you fall in love with the series in general—you’re gonna love it more than you imagine!  If you’re into manga series with a lot of hints of music, self-discovery, and friendship, this will hit you the same sweet spot. It could also even push you to start a band after you finish it! No jokes. Fall In Love, You False Angels When Otogi gets to expose her inner baddie personality in front of the class’s other “standard,” Toki, he matches up her vibes and counters the same thing as she did. Worse? Even declaring her as his “partner in crime!” The characters are perfectly crafted with amazing relationships that will keep you from reading the series continuously.  Hmm… you may think of Death Note with a hint of The Promised Neverland. That’s what Fall In Love, You False Angels exactly is. An ideal must-read manga series if you’re craving for dark winter nights!  Nezumi’s First Love Nezumi’s First Love was built differently than you’re probably expecting. Raised to become an emotionless hitman, Nezumi never experienced human love. But when she meets Ao, everything changes as true odds are known. The chemistry between a born and raised hitman, and an ordinary boy will surely keep you at the edge of your seat.  Coming from the title itself, this is a story about first love, and how genuine it really is despite the cruelty of the world. This manga series … Read more