Manga has become a very popular media of storytelling, gaining more and more fans every year. Sharing a lot of similarities with comic books, fans can enjoy wonderful stories as well as beautiful artwork. Most of the time, the writer and the artist of a manga is the same person, getting to use two of their talents at the same time.
However, not every great writer is a great artist, and vice versa. Sometimes, it's better for two people to collaborate with each other to make the manga the best that it can be. These are just a handful of manga that have had a different writer and illustrator, playing on the strengths of two people instead of one.
10 Death Note Was Made By Tsugumi Ohba And Takeshi Obata
Death Note was written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. It told the story of a boy named Light who found a mysterious notebook that could kill people. He used it in order to kill criminals and become a "God," known as Kira. This caused the world's best detective, L, to try to figure out who Kira is. These two geniuses go on a journey to discover the identities of each other. This was Ohba and Obata's first and most popular manga series, with the other two being Bakuman and Platinum End.
9 The Promised Neverland Was Made By Kaiu Shirai And Posuka Demizu
The Promised Neverland was written by Kaiu Shirai and illustrated by Posuka Demizu, both of whom have also worked on a few one-shots together that were unrelated to the series. The Promised Neverland is about a group of children that discover that the orphanage they live in is actually a farm in which they are food for demons. Luckily, these kids are very smart and plan to break out of their home, starting an epic adventure that changes the world they live in.
8 Fist Of The North Star Was Made By Buronson And Tetsuo Hara
Fist of the North Star was written by Buronson and illustrated by Tetsuo Hara. It is about a man named Kenshiro who goes on an epic journey to protect the remaining people in the world after it was nearly destroyed. In order to so, he has to fight against gangs by using Hokuto Shinken, a rare type of fighting style that he learned from his master. This series released all the way back in the 1980s, becoming an inspiration for many other manga like Jojo's Bizarre Adventure.
7 Attack On Titan: Before The Fall Was Made By Ryo Suzukaze And Satoshi Shiki
Attack on Titan is a manga series written and illustrated by Hajime Isayama. However, despite how popular it is, many don't know about the series' many spin-offs.
Attack on Titan: Before the Fall is a prequel in which a boy named Kuklo, who was born just as his mother was eaten by a titan and is considered to be a "titan's son." He goes on a quest to prove that he's human. He joins the Survey Corps, showing fans what the military was like long before Eren became a soldier. This spin-off was written by Ryo Suzukaze and illustrated by Satoshi Shiki.
6 Deadman Wonderland Was Made By Jinsei Kataoka And Kazuma Kondou
Deadman Wonderland was created by Jinsei Kataoka and Kazuma Kondou. It told the story of a boy named Ganta who was brought to the titular amusement park/prison after being accused of killing his friends. He quickly realizes how insane the people around him are and teams up with those who he thinks he can trust while also learning that he can use his blood to fight his enemies. Kataoka and Kondou have also worked on Koukyoushihen Eureka Seven and Smokin' Parade together.
5 Pokémon Adventures Was Made By Hidenori Kusaka, Mato, And Satoshi Yamamoto
Pokémon is the biggest franchise in the world. While the video games, anime, and trading card game are more popular, there have also been many manga series that have spawned from the franchise. Pokémon Adventures was written by Hidenori Kusaka. The first nine volumes were illustrated by Mato, while the rest have been illustrated by Satoshi Yamamoto. While the series is mostly inspired by the video game series, there are also a lot of original stories in it as well.
4 The Legend Of Zelda Was Made By Akira Himekawa
Like Pokémon, The Legend of Zelda is another Nintendo series that has gotten numerous manga adaptations. While only one name appears on the covers, Akira Himekawa is in fact two people.
Most of the video games that Akira Himekawa has made a manga of have lasted for only one or two volumes. While also adding some new things to them, Akira Himekawa gives an interesting spin on Link's adventures throughout history. A manga based on Twilight Princess currently has nine volumes and is still being worked on.
3 Bungo Stray Dogs Was Made By Kafka Asagiri And Sango Harukawa
Bungo Stray Dogs was written by Kafka Asagiri and illustrated by Sango Harukawa. The series is about a group called the Armed Detective Agency, with many of its members having their own special powers. They do everything they can to protect Yokohama, whether it be solving a crime or fighting against similar groups, such as the Port Mafia and the Guild.
2 One Punch Man Was Made By ONE And Yusuke Murata
One Punch Man was written by ONE and illustrated by Yusuke Murata. It is about a superhero named Saitama who has the power to defeat his enemies with one punch. After Genos, a cyborg, becomes his student, the two enter the Hero Association. There, Saitama is considered to be one of the worst superheroes, with even Genos having a higher rank than him. Saitama is unconcerned, however, as he's only interested in finding an enemy that can withstand more than one of his punches.
1 Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Was Made By Masashi Kishimoto, Mikio Ikemoto, And Ukyo Kodachi
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations is a sequel to Naruto, one of the most popular manga series ever written. While the original series was made by Masashi Kishimoto, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations was written by Ukyo Kodachi and illustrated by Mikio Ikemoto. Kishimoto did eventually return, replacing Kodachi after the first thirteen volumes were made. The sequel expands Naruto's world and characters, revealing what happened after the first manga ended.