{"id":1298,"date":"2024-07-01T10:39:05","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T14:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animepluto.com\/?p=1298"},"modified":"2024-08-01T11:53:15","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T15:53:15","slug":"best-yakuza-manga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animepluto.com\/best-yakuza-manga\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Best Yakuza Manga Recommendations That You Can&#8217;t Miss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you need yakuza manga recommendations?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yakuza is always a compelling topic among fans as it\u2019s based on a real-life syndicate known for their notorious crimes and manga with yakuza are sure to hook you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>From\u00a0\u201cYakuza Reincarnation\u201d, \u201cTekkon Kinkreet: Black &amp; White\u201d, to \u201cYakuza Lover\u201d, here are the 15 best yakuza manga that keeps your curiosity.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Salaryman Kintaro<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"328\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/animepluto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-38.png?resize=225%2C328&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Salaryman Kintaro\" class=\"wp-image-1300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/animepluto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-38.png?w=225&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/animepluto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-38.png?resize=206%2C300&amp;ssl=1 206w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Author:\u00a0<\/strong>Hiroshi Motomiya<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Artist:<\/strong>\u00a0Hiroshi Motomiya<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Yajima Kintaro, a former&nbsp;Yakuza&nbsp;leader, is granted a position in a&nbsp;construction company after saving the life of the&nbsp;CEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, an evil organization is trying to take over the company and Kintaro\u2019s&nbsp;capabilities come in handy but more problems are ready to come his way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salaryman Kintaro\u00a0is of the most underrated yakuza manga. The plot may be a little cringe at times but is worth reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Yakuza Reincarnation<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/animepluto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-40.png?resize=225%2C337&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Yakuza Reincarnation\" class=\"wp-image-1302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/animepluto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-40.png?w=225&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/animepluto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-40.png?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Author:\u00a0<\/strong>Hiroki Miyashita<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Artist:<\/strong>\u00a0Takeshi Natsuhara<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>An isekai yakuza manga sound\u2019s interesting right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The manga has some of the coolest characters and a well-written plot.\u00a0Yakuza reincarnation\u00a0is perfect if you are a fan of both genres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ryu is getting on in years, but this old yakuza leader is still tough enough to take on the punks who want to take over his territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, when the young mobsters ambush him, it appears that old Ryu is done for but instead of dying, Ryu wakes up&nbsp;in a magical realm as a charming princess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Back Street Girls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Author:\u00a0<\/strong>Jasmine Gyuh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Artist:<\/strong>\u00a0Jasmine Gyuh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A trio of yakuza women under the guidance of their selfish boss debut as idols known as \u201cGokudols\u201d. To their fans, they are loving idols but in their room, they gamble and drink alcohol.<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20231209084045\/https:\/\/gumfo.com\/best-cooking-manga-of-all-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The overall plot of\u00a0back street girls\u00a0is a bit creepy in beginning but if you get through it, you will have a good time reading this comedy yakuza manga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Akagi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Author:\u00a0<\/strong>Nobuyuki Fukomoto<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Artist:<\/strong>\u00a0Nobuyuki Fukomoto<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A desperate man is playing Mojang with yakuza thugs for the prize of his life and while losing Akagi, a young boy saves him. Soon he becomes entangled with the underworld with gambling, money, and power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gambling and yakuza always go hand in hand.\u00a0Akagi\u00a0drives deep into the world of underworld gambling and the story covers many details about Mojang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some arcs are slow and the art isn\u2019t quite captivating but overall gives nice vibes while reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Tekkon Kinkreet: Black &amp; White<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Author:\u00a0<\/strong>Taiyou Matsumoto<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Artist:<\/strong>\u00a0Taiyou Matsumoto<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The story is set in a run-down town, where Kuro and his brother Shiro, two orphans run everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, things come crumbling down when a mysterious gang wants to tear down the entire town and build an amusement park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main characters in Tekkon Kinkreet\u00a0are fantastically written and the backdrop of town makes this a must-read yakuza manga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/animepluto.com\/best-vampire-romance-manga\/\">18 Best Vampire Romance Manga Of All Time<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Arakure<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/animepluto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-43.png?resize=225%2C372&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Arakure\" class=\"wp-image-1305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/animepluto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-43.png?w=225&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/animepluto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-43.png?resize=181%2C300&amp;ssl=1 181w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Author:\u00a0<\/strong>Kiyo Fujiwara<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Artist:<\/strong>\u00a0Kiyo Fujiwara<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Love for bad boys is literally inevitable and\u00a0wild ones\u00a0perfectly portray this statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This romance yakuza manga follows Sachie Wakamura who\u2019s welcomed by her grandfather, a yakuza leader after her mother\u2019s demise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her life changes when she\u2019s assigned a bodyguard and she eventually develops feelings for him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. My Home Hero<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Author:\u00a0<\/strong>Naoki Yamakawa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Artist:<\/strong>\u00a0Masashi Asaki<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tetsuo Tosu, an ordinary man discovers his daughter has been physically abused by her boyfriend, Nobuto Matori.<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20231209084045\/https:\/\/gumfo.com\/best-shounen-ai-manga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Filled with rage and anger, he begins his journey to protect his family from this cruel world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My home hero\u00a0has the best action scenes in this action. You will quickly become a fan of this manga because of the mc\u2019s IQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Yakuza Lover<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Author:\u00a0<\/strong>Nozomi Mino<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Artist:<\/strong>\u00a0Nozomi Mino<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Yakuza lover\u00a0has some very steamy scenes with the handsome male lead. The story isn\u2019t strong but the characters are well written which makes it a perfect read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yuri, a feisty college student, is attacked at a party and is saved by Toshiomi Oya, a yakuza boss. After meeting him again, she falls for him and begins a dangerous love affair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Yakuza Fiance<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/animepluto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-45.png?resize=225%2C337&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Yakuza Fiance\" class=\"wp-image-1307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/animepluto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-45.png?w=225&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/animepluto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-45.png?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Author:\u00a0<\/strong>Konishi, Asuka<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Artist:<\/strong>\u00a0Konishi, Asuka<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Yoshino Somei is the granddaughter of a yakuza gang. Her life is in trouble when her marriage is announced to Kirishima Miyama, the grandson of a rival gang to unify both gangs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for romance yakuza manga, then you should read\u00a0yakuza fiance. It has some pretty badass characters and a promising storyline that will make you crave more chapters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/animepluto.com\/best-isekai-manhwa\/\">Best Isekai Manhwa Recommendations<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Hinamatsuri<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Author:\u00a0<\/strong>Masao Ohtake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Artist:<\/strong>\u00a0Masao Ohtake<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Nitta is an ambitious member of the yakuza syndicate and his life changes when a girl stumbles into his apartment. The girl threatens Nitta using her telekinetic powers and he\u2019s forced to accept her as a roommate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hinamatsuri\u00a0is a comedy yakuza manga that mixes both genres perfectly, The story starts slowly but is worth reading for comedic scenes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Kaiji<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"322\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/animepluto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-46.png?resize=225%2C322&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Kaiji\" class=\"wp-image-1308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/animepluto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-46.png?w=225&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/animepluto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-46.png?resize=210%2C300&amp;ssl=1 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Author:\u00a0<\/strong>Nobuyuki Fukumoto<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Artist:<\/strong>\u00a0Nobuyuki Fukumoto<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Itou Kaij gambles away his money and is in enormous debt. However, one day a strange man approaches him with a task that risks his life, and now, rained with unknown persons willing to annihilate him.<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20231209084045\/https:\/\/gumfo.com\/best-basketball-manga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another gambling\/yakuza manga recommendation,\u00a0Kaji\u00a0has serval parts that are worth reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This yakuza manga has many thrilling moments as the protagonist takes high risks and gives a different feeling compared to other manga in this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Sanctuary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Author:\u00a0<\/strong>Buronson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Artist:<\/strong>\u00a0Ryoichi Ikegami<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Asami and Hojo are the sole survivors of a massacre as they vow to find sanctuary. They take different paths in life and their friendship is tested when faced with a difficult situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Politics and yakuza relations are fascinating to read and\u00a0sanctuary\u00a0manga exactly shows us in-depth. The story is well written and the art is fantastic, overall a good yakuza manga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Gokusen<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/animepluto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-47.png?resize=225%2C220&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Gokusen\" class=\"wp-image-1309\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Author:\u00a0<\/strong>Kozueko Morimoto<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Artist:<\/strong>\u00a0Kozueko Morimoto<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Yamaguchi Kumiko becomes the boss of the yakuza clan after her parent\u2019s death. She decides to pursue her dream of becoming a teacher and is assigned to the worst class as their teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you looking for fun reading yakuza manga, then you should try\u00a0gokusen. The manga has its high moments and the art drawn is mostly chibi but is worth reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. The Way Of The House Husband<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Author:\u00a0<\/strong>Kousuke Oono<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Artist:<\/strong>\u00a0Kousuke Oono<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tatsu is a yakuza legend known as the immortal dragon who quits his profession to become a regular househusband but leaving gang life isn\u2019t easy for him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The way of the house husband\u00a0is one of the must-read yakuza manga, It has everything from a chaotic protagonist, to quirky humor, and feel-good characters that you keep glued to your screens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/animepluto.com\/best-action-romance-manga\/\">Best Action Romance Manga You Should Read<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The Yakuza Guide To Babysitting<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"285\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/animepluto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-49.png?resize=200%2C285&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Yakuza Guide To Babysitting\" class=\"wp-image-1311\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Author:\u00a0<\/strong>Tsukiya<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Artist:<\/strong>\u00a0Tsukiya<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Kirishima Tooru is the right man for a crime family and lets his bloodthirsty work run wild. However, one day he receives a lifetime assignment from his boss to take care of his daughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The yakuza\u2019s guide to babysitting\u00a0is simple and heartwarming. This comedy yakuza manga has fantastic art, well written side characters and an clean plot.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":1313,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1298","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-manga","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50","no-featured-image-padding"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/animepluto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Best-Yakuza-Manga-Recommendations.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animepluto.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1298"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animepluto.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animepluto.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animepluto.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animepluto.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1298"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animepluto.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1298\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1315,"href":"https:\/\/animepluto.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1298\/revisions\/1315"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animepluto.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1313"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animepluto.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1298"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animepluto.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1298"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animepluto.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1298"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}