10 Finished Manga You Need To Be Reading

Overview

The video is a fast, joke-heavy roundup where the host (Gamboli) tries to convince viewers to read 10 finished manga, arguing he’s tired of endless “trash writing”—especially the overused “isekai that can’t ever end” premise.

Throughout, he repeatedly pokes fun at himself (including “shadow clone” algorithm weirdness) and uses blunt, meme-style reactions.

Big Ideas / Recurring Bits

• Isekai rant

  • He imagines all isekai authors trapped in a fort drawing the same medieval reincarnation story (as a couch/slime), while everyone begs someone else to solve the ending first.

• Thumb/algorithm gag

  • He jokes that every time he makes a video, similar thumbnails/recommendations and “shadow clone” titles appear—calling out scammers and copycats.

• Sponsor interruptions

  • A NordVPN ad, framed as:
    • Avoiding IP blocks/region locks
    • Getting access to things like Cartoon Network
  • He presents it as: use a VPN so you can watch what you want, joking about Roblox-at-school as an example.

Highlights From the Manga Picks (Main Plot + What Stands Out)

1. Elk (Hellk/Helk)

   • A hulking monster (Hulk) teams up with Anne and a tiny bird companion Pee-wee to save the world.
   • The key arc is friendship under pressure: a suspicious antagonist gradually earns admiration through selfless actions.
   • He emphasizes how the series handles trauma and regret in a way that deepens respect for the characters.

2. I Am a Hero

   • During a zombie apocalypse, the narrator is an unreliable, chaotic goober who does horrible things just to survive.
   • The standout is the story’s emotional and structural escalation—especially the feeling that by the time you understand what’s happening, you’re already “dancing to the author’s tune.”
   • He calls the art unusually cinematic.

3. Claymore

   • In a medieval monster world, humans fear shape-shifting Yoma, fought by human-wizard-like silver-haired women called Claymores.
   • He focuses on the pacing: no flashbacks/narration during fights—just fast killers and relentless plot twists.
   • He reassures viewers there’s no typical cheap fan-service; the women have real character depth, which also makes them more frightening.

4. Akumetsu

   • A revenge-justice manga targeting corrupt politicians, where a vigilante deletes them one by one.
   • He highlights its connection to real-world political manipulation and fund misuse, making the violence feel “applicable.”
   • Lots of shock factor as the violence ramps up—he repeatedly calls it a “one hell of a ride.”

5. Holy Land

   • A bullying/trauma story: Yu withdraws, feels nothing, then snaps when judgment turns onto him from his own parents.
   • He becomes “the most dangerous” version of himself by training relentlessly and forging a deadly fighting style.
   • The fights are praised as thoughtful and researched, with fight scenes treated like solvable puzzles (he jokes about being able to “hear bone crunching”).

6. Pandemonium

   • A short, bleak opener: a cat-man traveler collapses right before reaching a destination.
   • The host stresses the surreal vibe and heavy emotional questions—rescue vs fate.

7. Shroudless (Zeifer / Variant world)

   • A “wizard” world featuring alien species and poisonous, deadly foreign elements.
   • Zeifer is a broken man obsessed with loss/healing, trying to pursue one last chance with Domika.
   • Themes of loss + healing come through as vulnerable yet emotionally balanced.

8. Fap Note (aka the host’s “Light Yagami of fapping” joke)

   • A disturbing premise delivered through a story about regret, self-reflection, sadness, growth, and responsibility.
   • The host constantly jokes about the setup (ritual, bullying, bathroom blackmail) but insists the manga evolves into something more meaningful than pure shock.
   • He frames it as more than a juvenile scenario—still character-driven and surprising.

9. Sunken Rock

   • A former rejected guy becomes a cop/gang leader in Korea, chasing his “justice” dream by going where he can fit in and build power (Ken).
   • The big standout is the art/anatomy—fights feel brutal and meticulously drawn.
   • He warns the ending is the worst he’s ever read, but calls the journey intense and gym-motivating.

10. 20th Century Boys

    • A creeping, ominous mystery: friends from childhood see symbols return years later, hinting at something bigger and terrifying behind everyday life.
    • Mixes nostalgia, dread, and unanswered questions, including a disturbing offhand “how babies are made” reference.
    • He praises the balance: not dumping chaos, but delivering revelations that land.

End Segment

He finishes with another emotional recommendation: Saikyo Denetsu / “Kurosawa” (life-style misery and growth).

• Kurosawa is ignored, humiliated, and stuck in a dead routine, but keeps standing back up.
• The host frames it as inspiring—not because it’s “cool,” but because Kurosawa grows despite constant setbacks.

Main Jokes & Key Reactions (Why the Video Stands Out)

• Frequent crude meme humor (toe-sucking/porn jokes, “Light Yagami of fapping,” “no small wieners/no stinky”).
• Hyperbolic commentary on pacing and visuals (e.g., “blinking would make me miss half the action,” “best paneling,” “movie-like art”).
• He sometimes signals when a manga isn’t “sold visually” at first (like the zombie art style), then argues it’s still worth it.
• He contrasts shock premise vs actual emotional depth, especially in relation to Fap Note.

Personalities Appearing

• Gamboli — the main host/narrator, providing most jokes, reactions, and recommendations.