As the year draws to a close, Manga Plus, SHUEISHA’s official platform for reading manga globally, has unveiled its 2024 highlights. Known for delivering simultaneous chapter releases and offering exclusive content through its MANGA Plus MAX subscription service, the platform has become a cornerstone for manga fans worldwide.
Among the highlights is the Top 10 Most-Read Chapters of 2024, showcasing the chapters that resonated most with fans this year.
Top 10 Most-Read Chapters of 2024
- Chainsaw Man Chapter 167 (Super Smooch)
- Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 260 (Inhuman Makyo Shinjuku Showdown, Part 32)
- Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 9 (Nine Tails)
- My Hero Academia Chapter 430 (My Hero Academia)
- One Piece Chapter 1117 (A)
- Dragon Ball Super Chapter 102 (Son Goku Vs Son Gohan)
- Drama Queen Chapter 1 (Who Needs Love When you have got Rage?)
- OSHI NO KO Last Chapter (Star)
- Hunter x Hunter Chapter 401 (Moonlight)
- MAD Chapter 1 (Invasion)
Chainsaw Man Chapter 167
- Key Highlight: No Consent
Denji (Chainsaw Man) is confronted by Yoru, the War Devil inhabiting Asa Mitaka, in a dark and uncomfortable sequence. Yoru proposes to “help” Denji by castrating him to control his urges, leading to a tense confrontation in an alley. Yoru uses her power to transform trash into a weapon, escalating the situation.
What follows is a deeply controversial moment where Yoru initiates a non-consensual encounter, one Denji initially resists but later reciprocates under duress. The chapter ends with Asa regaining control and finding herself in a compromising, distressing situation. This chapter sparked intense debate within the community for its exploration of consent, and the psychological toll on its characters.
Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 260
- Key Highlight: Ghost of Gojo
The chapter focuses on the battle against Sukuna, the King of Curses, as Aoi Todo returns to aid Yuji Itadori. Todo unveils a modified version of his Cursed Technique, Boogie Woogie, using a vibraslap instrument to teleport himself and others in combat.
The enhanced technique allows Yuji to land a powerful Black Flash attack on Sukuna. However, just as Sukuna prepares to use his Domain Expansion, Malevolent Shrine, he sees a figure resembling Satoru Gojo approaching through the smoke. This apparition, referred to as “the ghost of the strongest,” leaves Sukuna unsettled.
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Ch 9
- Key Highlight: 9 Tail
Himawari Uzumaki, Naruto’s daughter, experiences a profound internal event where she encounters a diminutive version of Kurama, the Nine-Tails. This reveals that a fragment of Kurama’s chakra resides within her, potentially inherited from Naruto. This hints at Himawari’s latent abilities and sets the stage for her emerging significance in the series.
Another notable addition to the Top 10 Most-Read Manga of 2024 is Drama Queen. However, the series faced significant backlash, with many readers accusing it of promoting themes of racism and xenophobia. Oshi no Ko also earned its place on the list, though its inclusion was marked by controversy surrounding its polarizing final chapter.
Source: Manga Plus
