What is the top rated manga of all time?

The answer depends on whose ratings you use, but by the most common fan measure, it's Berserk by Kentaro Miura.

Top 5 on MyAnimeList's fan-voted rankings right now:

1. Berserk: 9.46, from about 791,000 members
2. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run: 9.33
3. Vagabond: 9.27
4. One Piece: 9.22
5. Monster: 9.16 Slam Dunk and Vinland Saga come next, both at 9.09 . The rankings are updated twice a day , so the scores change a little over time. Berserk has held the top spot for a long time, though.

Why Berserk? It's known for brutal battles, a dark storyline, and gritty art and characters . Its popularity grew even more after Miura's early death in 2021. The series is still running, now continued by his studio.

Other ways to measure it:

• Best-selling: One Piece is the best-selling manga of all time by a wide margin. It also ranks near the top for ratings.
• Critics: Critics often name Akira, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Monster, or Vagabond among the greatest. There's no single critics' ranking everyone agrees on.

Berserk is very violent and graphic. If you'd like something just as highly rated but lighter, Vagabond, Monster, or Slam Dunk are good options.

Determining the "top-rated manga of all time" is subjective, as rankings can vary significantly depending on critics, readers, and specific platforms. However, several titles consistently appear at the top of various lists due to their critical acclaim, storytelling, artwork, and cultural impact.

Among the most frequently cited and highly-rated manga are:

• Berserk is often considered by many to be the greatest manga of all time, praised for its brutal yet beautiful dark fantasy saga, unmatched detailed artwork, and profound emotional storytelling.
• One Piece stands out as the best-selling manga series of all time, with over 600 million copies in circulation, and is consistently ranked highly for its epic adventure and world-building.
• Fullmetal Alchemist is lauded for its masterful blend of unique drawing style, emotional story, intricate plot twists, and amazing world-building. It frequently appears on top manga and anime lists, with its anime adaptation "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood" often cited as the most consistently praised series.
• Monster is recognized for its well-defined characters and melancholic storyline.
• Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) is also a recurring title on best manga lists.
• Naruto remains a fan favorite and consistently ranks among the best.
• Death Note is frequently mentioned for its compelling psychological thriller narrative.

Other highly regarded manga that frequently appear in top rankings include Vagabond, Hunter x Hunter, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run, Vinland Saga, 20th Century Boys, and Dragon Ball.

There is no single objective “top rated manga of all time”, because rankings vary by site, voting method, and whether “rated” means fan votes, critic lists, or sales/popularity. Based on the provided results, Berserk is the highest-rated on Anime News Network’s manga ratings, while One Piece was voted the best manga of all time in a large TV Asahi fan poll.[19][2]

• Berserk leads Anime News Network’s best-rated manga list with a rating of 9.24.[19]
• One Piece placed first in a TV Asahi poll with 33,600+ votes, ahead of Demon Slayer.[2]
• If you mean best-rated by a user rating database, Berserk is the strongest answer from the results provided.[19]
• If you mean most voted best manga in a fan survey, One Piece is the answer.[2]

If you want, I can also give you the top 10 manga rankings from the sources in your results.

The highest-rated manga of all time on MyAnimeList is Kentaro Miura’s dark fantasy masterpiece, Berserk , holding a score of roughly 9.46 out of 10.[1]

Top-Rated Manga Rankings

Fan ratings consistently place several legendary titles at the very top of aggregate databases like MyAnimeList:

• Berserk (Score: ~9.46) – A brutal, deeply philosophical dark fantasy following Guts, the Black Swordsman, known for its intricate art and immense cultural impact.[1][2]
• JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run (Score: ~9.34) – Hirohiko Araki’s acclaimed Western-inspired cross-country race narrative.[1]
• Vagabond (Score: ~9.27) – Takehiko Inoue's stunning, brush-painted fictional retelling of the life of swordsman Miyamoto Musashi.[1][2][3]
• One Piece (Score: ~9.21) – Eiichiro Oda's epic, long-running pirate adventure that also ranks as the best-selling manga in history.[1][2][3]
• Monster (Score: ~9.16) – Naoki Urasawa’s tense psychological thriller about a brain surgeon tracking down a former patient turned serial killer.[1][2]

The highest-rated manga of all time on MyAnimeList is Kentaro Miura’s dark fantasy masterpiece, Berserk , holding a score of roughly 9.46 out of 10.[1]

The highest-rated manga of all time on MyAnimeList is Kentaro Miura’s dark fantasy masterpiece, Berserk, holding a score of roughly 9.46 out of 10.

Fan ratings consistently place several legendary titles at the very top of aggregate databases like MyAnimeList:

Top-Rated Manga Rankings

Fan ratings consistently place several legendary titles at the very top of aggregate databases like MyAnimeList :

• Berserk (Score: ~9.46) – A brutal, deeply philosophical dark fantasy following Guts, the Black Swordsman, known for its intricate art and immense cultural impact.[1][2]
• JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run (Score: ~9.34) – Hirohiko Araki’s acclaimed Western-inspired cross-country race narrative.[1]
• Vagabond (Score: ~9.27) – Takehiko Inoue's stunning, brush-painted fictional retelling of the life of swordsman Miyamoto Musashi.[1][2][3]
• One Piece (Score: ~9.21) – Eiichiro Oda's epic, long-running pirate adventure that also ranks as the best-selling manga in history.[1][2][3]
• Monster (Score: ~9.16) – Naoki Urasawa’s tense psychological thriller about a brain surgeon tracking down a former patient turned serial killer.[1][2]

Berserk (Score: ~9.46) – A brutal, deeply philosophical dark fantasy following Guts, the Black Swordsman, known for its intricate art and immense cultural impact. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run (Score: ~9.34) – Hirohiko Araki’s acclaimed Western-inspired cross-country race narrative. Vagabond (Score: ~9.27) – Takehiko Inoue's stunning, brush-painted fictional retelling of the life of swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. One Piece (Score: ~9.21) – Eiichiro Oda's epic, long-running pirate adventure that also ranks as the best-selling manga in history. Monster (Score: ~9.16) – Naoki Urasawa’s tense psychological thriller about a brain surgeon tracking down a former patient turned serial killer.