Looking for sci-fi exploration? Best 10 Seinen manga series to binge-watch

The unique appeal of science fiction has never faded. It travels to the edge of our imagination on an exciting adventure through the peaceful void of space and the futuristic environments of dystopian cities. Here is an assortment of the best manga series to explore

10. Parasyte

Hitoshi Iwaaki’s manga series Parasyte tackles themes of survival and symbiosis while fusing sci-fi and body horror. The story takes place in a dystopian future in which extraterrestrial parasites infiltrate Earth and use human hosts’ brains as a point of control. Shinichi Izumi, a high school student, has an unexpected turn in his life when a parasite mistakenly fuses with his right hand rather than his brain. He encounters other parasites with far more evil intents as he tries to live with the creature.

9. Planetes

Planetes by Makoto Yukimura presents a realistic picture of space travel. It centers on a team known as the DS-12 “Toy Box,” which works with the Space Debris Section and is in charge of clearing debrias out of space to avoid running into satellites and space stations. The manga touches on issues like environmental preservation, the difficulties of being alone in space, and humanity’s insatiable curiosity about the workings of the cosmos.

8. Gintama

Gintama tells the story of Gintoki Sakata and his friends’ adventures as they fight the Amanto aliens who have taken over Earth, set in an alternate Edo period in which aliens have taken over Japan. With episodes that alternate between ridiculous humor and unexpectedly poignant moments, the show takes viewers on an emotional rollercoaster.

7. Pluto

Naoki Urasawa’s Pluto is a reimagining of the beloved Astro Boy manga by Osamu Tezuka. This mystery science fiction manga centers on a robot inspector who hunts down a serial killer who targets the seven most sophisticated robots in the world, along with the people who work for them. The manga masterfully combines drama, suspense, and science fiction.

6. Space Brothers

Chuya Koyama’s Space Brothers is the ideal read for someone looking for a more humorous yet deeply poignant experience. The narrative centers on two brothers who aspire to be astronauts: Mutta and Hibito Nanba. As adults, Mutta tries to find his way in life, while Hibito is traveling to the moon. But after losing his job, Mutta finds a newfound drive to realize his dream, and the brothers embark on a mission to realize their boyhood ambition.

5 Neon Genesis Evangelion

Yoshiyuki Sadamoto’s Neon Genesis Evangelion is a fantastic seinen sci-fi manga, though most people are only familiar with the series because of its anime adaption. The story revolves around a group of young people who pilot enormous robots known as EDF mechs in order to defend Earth against alien beings known as Angels.

4. Blame!

Set inside the massive man-made building known as “The City,” the narrative centers on traveler Killy and her quest to save humanity. The manga has very little dialogue; instead, the artwork speaks for itself. The story’s post-apocalyptic worldbuilding is amazing and terrifying, providing readers with a fascinating look at what the post-human world might entail.

3. Gantz

The plot is straightforward but horrifying: players who “die” in the game are effectively dead in real life and are sent to a room where they must engage in life-or-death combat with aliens with no way out. Although Gantz has some mature themes and is quite violent, it also poses many interesting questions about life and death when you get past the gore and blood.

2. Akira

The narrative centers on two childhood friends, Kaneda and Tetsuo, who become entangled in a web of government experiments and psychic abilities. The manga’s best feature is its artwork. The audience will be captivated by the action sequences and intricate cityscapes right away. Akira is a timeless book because of its themes of power, corruption, and human evolution as well as its breathtaking graphics.

1. 20th Century Boys

The manga tells the story of Kenji Endo and his friends as they discover “Friend,” a cult leader who is determined to destroy the world, and are startled to discover that their covert childhood base resembles his cult icon. It blends science fiction, mystery, and nostalgia while deftly navigating between the past and present