The numbers tell a wild story. Eiichiro Oda started drawing One Piece back in 1997. That was 29 years ago. Since then, a whole generation of manga creators has been born, grown up, started their own series, and finished them. Some of these newer manga became massive hits. They made fans cry, laugh, and argue online. And through it all, Luffy and the Straw Hat crew kept sailing toward the One Piece.
Here are 10 new gen manga that began their journey after One Piece and reached their ending before Oda’s masterpiece.
Attack on Titan: The Dark Fantasy That Changed Everything
Hajime Isayama launched Attack on Titan in September 2009. The manga ran for nearly 12 years before ending in April 2021. Total chapters: 139.
The story follows Eren Yeager and his friends fighting giant creatures called Titans. These monsters eat humans for no clear reason. The early chapters feel like a simple survival story. But then things get complicated. Really complicated. The manga explores war, revenge, and whether freedom is worth the cost of becoming a monster yourself.
Many fans consider this one of the most impactful manga of the 2010s. The ending sparked endless debates online. Some loved it. Some hated it. But nobody forgot it.
Demon Slayer: The Fast Success Story
Koyoharu Gotouge started Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba) in February 2016. The series finished in May 2020. That is only four years. Total chapters: 205.
The story centers on Tanjiro Kamado. A demon kills his entire family. His sister Nezuko survives but turns into a demon herself. Tanjiro joins the Demon Slayer Corps to find a cure and get revenge.
The manga moved at lightning speed by industry standards. Before the final chapter even dropped, the series became one of the best-selling manga of all time. The anime adaptation pushed it into global superstardom.
Jujutsu Kaisen: The Unpredictable Hit
Gege Akutami began Jujutsu Kaisen in March 2018. It ended in September 2024 after six years. Total chapters: 271.
The story follows Yuji Itadori, a high school student who swallows a cursed finger. This act makes him the host for Ryomen Sukuna, the most powerful curse in history. Yuji joins Jujutsu High to fight cursed spirits and eventually find all of Sukuna’s fingers.
This manga became famous for one reason: nobody is safe. Characters you love die without warning. Nanami fans still haven’t recovered. The fights are brutal and smart. The series built one of the most passionate fan bases in recent memory.
In 2025, Jujutsu Kaisen actually outsold One Piece in Japan for the first half of the year according to Oricon charts. The final volumes pushed backlog sales through the roof.
My Hero Academia: The Superhero Epic
Kohei Horikoshi launched My Hero Academia in July 2014. The series ended in August 2024 after ten years. Total chapters: 431.
The story follows Izuku Midoriya (Deku), a boy born without superpowers in a world where almost everyone has them. He still dreams of becoming a hero. His idol All Might sees something special in him and passes on his powerful Quirk.
This series became the face of new gen manga for many Western fans. Horikoshi built a huge cast of memorable characters. The ending divided opinions, but nobody can deny what this story meant to fans who grew up with it.
Eiichiro Oda himself drew a special tribute art when My Hero Academia ended, honoring Horikoshi who was once a fan that sent fan art to One Piece’s reader corner as a high school student.
The Promised Neverland: The Brilliant First Arc
Kaiu Shirai started The Promised Neverland in August 2016. It ended in June 2020. That is less than four years. Total chapters: 181.
The story begins at Grace Field House, an orphanage that seems perfect. The children are happy, well-fed, and loved by Mama Isabella. Then three kids discover the horrifying truth. The orphans are being raised as food for demons.
The first arc is widely considered one of the greatest openings in modern manga. Smart. Tense. Full of twists. The later parts of the story did not please everyone. But the manga still told a complete story in a very short time.
Tokyo Revengers: The Time Travel Gang Drama
Ken Wakui began Tokyo Revengers in March 2017. The series ended in November 2022 after about five years. Total chapters: 278.
The story follows Takemichi Hanagaki, a deadbeat adult who learns his middle school girlfriend died in a gang conflict. He gets pushed onto train tracks and ends up traveling back in time to his younger body. Now he must change the future by stopping the violent Tokyo Manji Gang.
When the anime adaptation dropped, the fan base exploded. Gang battles. Time loops. Emotional gut punches. The ending did not work for everyone, but the journey kept readers hooked week after week.
Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku
Yuji Kaku launched Hell’s Paradise in January 2018. The manga wrapped up in January 2021. Total chapters: 127.
The story centers on Gabimaru, a ninja on death row. He cannot die. No execution method works on him. A executioner named Sagiri offers him a deal: find the Elixir of Life on a mysterious island, and the shogun will grant him freedom.
The island is strange. Beautiful. Terrifying. The manga told a tight, well-paced story without dragging things out. Many fans consider this an underrated gem of the new gen era.
Summertime Rendering: The Mystery Horror Surprise
Yasuki Tanaka started Summertime Rendering in July 2017. It ended in March 2021. Total chapters: 139.
The story follows Shinpei Ajiro as he returns to his home island for a childhood friend’s funeral. Something feels wrong. He soon discovers that a mysterious entity called Shadows is replacing and killing island residents. Shinpei gets stuck in a time loop, reliving the same days as he tries to stop the disaster.
The manga blends mystery, horror, and time loops into a gripping package. It stayed a hidden gem for a while. Then the anime adaptation brought it wider attention. The ending delivers a satisfying payoff.
Oshi no Ko: The Dark Showbiz Tale
Aka Akasaka began Oshi no Ko in April 2020. The series ended in November 2024 after more than four years. Total chapters: 166.
The story starts wild. A doctor named Gorou is a huge fan of idol Ai Hoshino. He gets murdered and reborn as her newborn son Aquamarine. His twin Ruby also carries memories of a past life. The story then dives deep into the dark side of the entertainment industry.
The manga tackles serious topics like online harassment, exploitation, and revenge. It built a large fan base quickly despite handling heavy material. The first episode of the anime became an instant classic.
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Tomodachi Game: The Psychological Thriller
Mikoto Yamaguchi and Yuki Sato launched Tomodachi Game in January 2013. The manga ended in February 2024. It ran for more than a decade but only released 127 chapters.
The story follows Yuichi Katagiri and his four friends. They wake up in a strange facility after their class trip money gets stolen. A masked figure forces them to play psychological games that test their trust and loyalty. The prize is freedom. The cost is crushing debt and broken friendships.
This manga is suspenseful and complex. You never know who to trust. The series became a big hit and even got two live-action films. Fans of strategy and mind games love this one.
What makes these numbers so striking is that One Piece is still going. The Final Saga entered the Elbaph Arc around chapter 1126. As of April 2026, the series continues to release new chapters. Luffy’s Gear 5 keeps pushing the limits of power. The mystery of the Void Century is slowly coming into focus.
Each of these ten series began after One Piece. They built their worlds. Told their stories. Made fans laugh and cry. And finished completely. While Oda keeps drawing. That is not a criticism. It is just a fact that shows how massive One Piece really is.
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