Manga is basically the Japanese equivalent of what you might know as comic books. They have a very unique style which has developed over many years. We hope here you can learn to appreciate the art that is manga and become an avid manga fan!
Nyxsha suggested a lot of poll ideas, so here's another one, inspired from a couple of weeks ago
You can submit poll ideas here: https://www.mangaupdates.com/topic/kilkdnn/site-manga-poll-suggestions
Previous Poll Results:
Question: Best type of isekai?
Choices:
- Transmigration (taking over MC body) - votes: 177 (8.6%)
- Reincarnation with having memories from being newborn - votes: 389 (19%)
- Reincarnation with regaining memories in childhood / later - votes: 281 (13.7%)
- Summoning (forced to being transported) - votes: 149 (7.3%)
- Transported (other, e.g., accident / unknown reasons) - votes: 209 (10.2%)
- Revived after dying in original world (keeping your original body) - votes: 216 (10.5%)
- No opinion - votes: 298 (14.5%)
- I don't read / like isekai - votes: 330 (16.1%)
There were 2049 total votes. The poll ended: March 14, 2026
Personally, I don't feel like the type of isekai really matters
Our member Nyxsha wants to know the best way to start an isekai story.
You can submit poll ideas here: https://www.mangaupdates.com/topic/kilkdnn/site-manga-poll-suggestions
Previous Poll Results:
Question: Is Shounen Jump better now or back in the days of the big 3 (Naruto, Bleach, One Piece)?
Choices:
- Better now - votes: 167 (10.1%)
- Better back then - votes: 509 (30.7%)
- About the same - votes: 320 (19.3%)
- No opinion - votes: 660 (39.9%)
There were 1656 total votes. The poll ended: March 7, 2026
The grass is always greener on the other side
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This week's poll was suggested by Watermelon_Eyes. Do you think the Shounen Jump magazine is better now or back in the days of the big 3 (Naruto, Bleach, and One Piece)?
You can submit poll ideas here: https://www.mangaupdates.com/topic/kilkdnn/site-manga-poll-suggestions
Previous Poll Results:
Question: Do you wear anime / manga apparel?
Choices:
- Of course! - votes: 390 (22.8%)
- No way - votes: 680 (39.7%)
- Only small accessories (e.g., hat, earring, sock) - votes: 328 (19.1%)
- Only in secret - votes: 96 (5.6%)
- Only on certain occasions (e.g., convention, themed party) - votes: 220 (12.8%)
There were 1714 total votes. The poll ended: February 28, 2026
I own a pair of Pikachu salt and pepper shakers. I've never used them for their intended purpose, so they're purely decorative
This week's poll was suggested by Masae. Do you wear any clothing associated with anime/manga? I only have a Pikachu beanie for snowy conditions, and people loved it when I wore it in Hokkaido.
You can submit poll ideas here: https://www.mangaupdates.com/topic/kilkdnn/site-manga-poll-suggestions
Previous Poll Results:
Question: Do you want to have children in the future?
Choices:
- I already do! - votes: 161 (5.2%)
- Yup - votes: 1060 (34.6%)
- I can't biologically, but I'll look into adoption - votes: 164 (5.3%)
- Heck no - votes: 1682 (54.8%)
There were 3067 total votes. The poll ended: February 22, 2026
Unsurprised after the previous poll
Do you want to have kids in the future? Take a look at that falling birthrate in Japan...
You can submit poll ideas here: https://www.mangaupdates.com/topic/kilkdnn/site-manga-poll-suggestions
Previous Poll Results:
Question: You watching this year's Winter Olympics?
Choices:
- I'm there in-person! - votes: 20 (1%)
- I'll watch as much as I can - votes: 119 (5.9%)
- Maybe just a few events - votes: 478 (23.6%)
- Not planning on watching anything - votes: 1410 (69.6%)
There were 2027 total votes. The poll ended: February 14, 2026
I never thought a curling controversy would be on my 2026 Bingo card
In case you didn't know, the Winter Olympics has begun! You planning to watch it?
You can submit poll ideas here: https://www.mangaupdates.com/topic/kilkdnn/site-manga-poll-suggestions
Previous Poll Results:
Question: Do you have a partner / date for Valentine's Day?
Choices:
- Yes, actually I have more than one... - votes: 53 (1.7%)
- Yes, we're engaged / married - votes: 249 (8.1%)
- Yes, we've been dating for a while - votes: 229 (7.4%)
- Yes, we're relatively recent - votes: 47 (1.5%)
- Hopefully? Too early to tell - votes: 59 (1.9%)
- I wish I did, but nope - votes: 1183 (38.4%)
- Nah, I'm not into dating or relationships - votes: 1261 (40.9%)
There were 3081 total votes. The poll ended: February 8, 2026
I'm quite surprised that so many people don't even want a relationship at all
February begins tomorrow, so you have plans for Valentine's Day? (Or will have plans but haven't actually made them yet)
You can submit poll ideas here: https://www.mangaupdates.com/topic/kilkdnn/site-manga-poll-suggestions
Previous Poll Results:
Question: What kind of water do you prefer?
Choices:
- Sparkling water - votes: 425 (15.3%)
- Mineral water - votes: 490 (17.6%)
- Flat (aka still or regular) water - votes: 1870 (67.1%)
There were 2785 total votes. The poll ended: January 31, 2026
I prefer regular water. I can't stand sparkling water. The taste is too bleh
You got a water preference? Maybe a specific brand of bottled water? Or perhaps you own a SodaStream machine?
You can submit poll ideas here: https://www.mangaupdates.com/topic/kilkdnn/site-manga-poll-suggestions
Previous Poll Results:
Question: When something online asks you for your birthdate as an age verification requirement, what do you put?
Choices:
- My actual birthdate - votes: 887 (30%)
- At least the accurate year - votes: 534 (18.1%)
- Anything that makes me over 18 (and I am over 18) - votes: 1362 (46.1%)
- Anything that makes me over 18 (but I'm actually younger than 18) - votes: 169 (5.7%)
There were 2952 total votes. The poll ended: January 24, 2026
Laziness wins
This week's poll was suggested by lollylopmr. What's your normal procedure when dealing with age verification online? Is it actually effective?
You can submit poll ideas here: https://www.mangaupdates.com/topic/kilkdnn/site-manga-poll-suggestions
Previous Poll Results:
Question: What is your favorite feature film by Hayao Miyazaki?
Choices:
- 1979 The Castle of Cagliostro - votes: 44 (1.9%)
- 1984 Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind - votes: 134 (5.8%)
- 1986 Castle in the Sky - votes: 81 (3.5%)
- 1988 My Neighbor Totoro - votes: 112 (4.8%)
- 1989 Kiki's Delivery Service - votes: 132 (5.7%)
- 1992 Porco Rosso - votes: 71 (3.1%)
- 1995 Whisper of the Heart - votes: 61 (2.6%)
- 1997 Princess Mononoke - votes: 360 (15.6%)
- 2001 Spirited Away - votes: 385 (16.6%)
- 2004 Howl's Moving Castle - votes: 380 (16.4%)
- 2008 Ponyo - votes: 46 (2%)
- 2010 Arrietty - votes: 22 (1%)
- 2011 From Up on Poppy Hill - votes: 9 (0.4%)
- 2013 The Wind Rises - votes: 22 (1%)
- 2023 The Boy and the Heron - votes: 17 (0.7%)
- I have not seen any of his movies - votes: 230 (9.9%)
- I don't have a favorite - votes: 207 (8.9%)
There were 2313 total votes. The poll ended: January 17, 2026
Spirited Away was the first one I watched, but I do enjoy Howl's Moving Castle more. I had read the novel before watching the movie, but they're pretty different, so...


