Oricon surveyed 900 men and women between the ages of 10 and 40 and asked them which was the most emotionally touching manga that they have read before.
One Piece came in tops in the combined polls. Amongst men, Slam Dunk was considered the most touching while One Piece was ranked second. But amongst women, One Piece was considered the most touching followed by Slam Dunk.
Its pretty obvious why those 2 are so chosen since they celebrate the touching stories of friendship and fighting for one’s dream.
Here are the results for the combined poll:
01. One Piece
02. Slam Dunk
03. Honey & Clover
04. Fruit Basket
05. Aka-chan to Boku
05. Sunadokei
05. Touch
Source: Oricon
So which manga you’ve read was the most touching?
thats a……crap list lol. what about that one about autism that came out recently?
Haven’t read One Piece and Slam Dunk yet..
Honey & Clover is one of the most touching manga/anime for me..
Good to see that it’s in number 3..
Agree with Slam Dunk, and probably Touch as well.
Over its series run Houshin Engi had a LOT of touching moments, which I certainly did not expect after reading the first 3 volumes. I was certainly glad I persisted with it during its so-so start.
Aria deserves a mention, surely, although touching might not always be the exact word you would use to describe the feelings it exude. Something more akin to emotional contentness, perhaps.
The last one I’ll put in a list of 5, in no specific order, is Chan Mou’s “Unhuman,” which is not something I expect a lot of other people to know about. It’s an excellent read, not for the story about Guan Yu, but the story about Wei Yan and the various tragedies that unfolded.
Honey & Clover hit home for me but I see why One Piece is number 1 it deserves it. One Piece has many memorable moments in which I shed manly tears. One Piece takes the meaning of friendship to a completely different level they’re willing to risk their own lives to safe others as seen done with Zoro recently.
I also agree with FF on Aria. The last episode of Origination was probably my favorite episode of anime all time tears were coming out throughout the whole episode. As for the manga i heard it’s exactly the same as the anime so I’m going to buy it when they finish releasing it in the USA.
@ Dee: Is there such a manga? And you are a tough customer to satisfy. LOL
@ Setsukyie: I would definitely recommend both One Piece and Slam Dunk, they are classics.
@ FF: Yeah Aria wouldn’t really be considered touching but its definitely makes you feel good.
@ Hei: Yeah another One Piece fan like me. I also have shed so many manly tears from reading and watching One Piece. I’d be happy to die for comrades like that.
i think the autism one is “with the light” lol tough customer indeed,
OMG!!! honey and clover….. That manga really made me into a effeminate jerk by crying at the most dramatic endings… lol..
Ah… the poster is reminiscent of the alibasta arc. yeah one piece is really a touching manga. it’s combined with both action, comedy and ,the least expected, drama. perfect for 1.