I want to become a seinen light novelist. I want to build complex characters with unique views (morally, politically, etc) I want to learn how to build engaging characters AND stories that really have the reader immersed fully, and to love the characters that I create or respect their uniqueness. However, I don't know what to read. I am specifically looking for light novels not manga, because I can't afford a drawer who draws for me and I don't plan on drawing too (unless it is like one illustration every 10 pages or so), and I generally want to write more than draw. What do I read? Any recommendations? And it can be multiple light novels, like this book for character development, and the other for world-building and such. I aim to make a viral Seinen light novel that is as popular as Berserk, Frieren, and perhaps even more one day. However, I'm going to need all the help that I can get! So what are your thoughts and recommendations? Thank you!

also, i liked Solanin but don't want to get into punpun.

Real>Vagabond.

Simply put, it has more depth, a lot more interesting cast of characters (and i feel everyone besides Musashi aren't that memorable enough). And it's also got a perfect pacing unlike Vagabond.

For me it is either Vagabond or The Climber

I’m new here and a beginner Seinen reader and figured I’d invite a few others who seek stories that cut a bit deeper to Beyond the Panels, a new beginner friendly book club dedicated to the genre.

Our first pick is Vagabond (VIZBIG Edition), Vol. 1 (covering Vagabond #1-3). We’ll be meeting on the Fable app, with our first discussion next Saturday morning or the week after. Depends on how fast we build capacity. Chapter-by-chapter, we’ll explore Musashi’s path, his struggles, and the truths he confronts. Fable offers spoiler-protected chapter rooms so you can read and engage at your own pace. While the Vagabond ebook isn’t yet available on Fable, you’re welcome to bring your own copy and join us.

Beyond the Panels is a space for readers who appreciate nuance and introspection, who want to move past simple heroics and into stories that stay with you long after the last page.

If you bring others into the club, Fable also offers a $5 book credit for each new member you refer. Just tap the gift icon on our club page and share with those who would walk this path with us.

I look forward to sharing this journey through Vagabond and beyond.

You can join the club here: https://fable.co/club/beyond-the-panels-with-gold-roger-480209961033?referralID=yv

i like csm firepunch and punpun alot and everyone told me to read homunculus but i dont find it interesting tbh. im still in chapter 2

where it's not the center of the story but it was there sometimes in between

Dear Mods!

I think we need way more serious and more agressive moderation in this sub. Let me explain why I think this is the case.

I think that we have some serious issues here, people posting a Spotify screenshot; asking what manga feels like that, they post US presidential scores, not to mention the CONSTANT spoilers, manga panels, conclusions of mangas with NO spoiler tag, which is kinda ridiculous considering a lot of people come here for suggestions, and others ruin the experience for them with spoilers. If nothing, the spoilerful manga pages/conclusions should be banned if they not tagged spoiler.

Thats all from me, and thank you.

No, stuff like Chainsaw Man and Attack on Titan are not seinen

The ending kind of confused me, was it showing how he could not see his true self, which caused him to fully commit to the lie he is telling himself which made the homunculi ( hallucinations which showed an aspect of him I think ) look like his current face or am I misinterpreting it

Edit: I just wanted to add my reason for thinking this is because in the final chapters of the manga the MC tells his ex you just have to lie to yourself a little

Isn’t this a fucking masterpiece? So different and underlooked in my opinion

My favorites are:

Dorohedoro, Ajin, Kingdom, Tokyo ghoul, Vinland saga, Sakamoto days, Hunter x Hunter, Berserk, One piece

Which anime to watch next?

Greetings, fellow anime enthusiasts! I’m 26 male and relatively new to the world of anime. I love watching animes which are completed and aren’t as long as Naruto. I loved watching these animes (in order of preference):

Attack on Titan; Demon Slayer; Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood; Black Clover; One Punch man; Vinland Saga; Castlevania; Blue Eyed Samurai; Ju-Jitsu Kaisen; Blood of Zeus; Naruto (couldn’t finish, lost interest); Bleach (found it monotonous); Didn’t like Baki at all. Watched about 7 episodes.

I usually prefer action-packed animes. I was thinking to start watching something meant for seinen audience. Please recommend me some good animes based on my preferences. Thanking you all in anticipation!

Like the title says , i will read any manga that gets recommended to me when i comment on it within a week if its less than 100 chaps if it's more then it will be a month/3-2weeks it depends.

My favourite manga for recommendations reference:

My dearest self with mice afore thought - Vagabond - The climber - I am a hero - Innocent - blame! - gantz - The fable - Homunculus - zetman - Yomawari sensie

Just wanted to spice things up cuz my life is getting boring these days :D

Finished it a while ago and I liked it

Aside from Berserk and Claymore Is there anything?

I recently read and really liked Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii.

Please recommend similar mangas where its a romance and has mature relationship themes to it.

Older/College age characters are preferred!

Completed recs are even better!

Thank you!

Bro, there’s so much cool stuff here, but this is one gambling Manga I gotta show. It’s so goated!!!

The art slowly progresses and keeps getting better, there’s comedy, Baki level fights, Philosophy, and just so much more. It’s just…peak.