People who read this whole thing in one go at a manga cafe... have nerves of steel. It took me three sittings to finish it.
I also think The Soul of the Chef has a lot of potential! The combination of isekai and gourmet food isn't cliché, and the descriptions of the food are very vivid. My only concern is whether JUMP read
Having a story outline is a good thing. At least it avoids the problem seen in the "super" late stages where the show relies entirely on new characters to carry the plot.
The ending of "Slam Dunk" is the greatest use of negative space in manga history. Not explaining what happened afterward was actually the best choice.
Additional nomination: King Bradley from Fullmetal Alchemist. Both his combat power and political maneuvering are top-tier.
You should watch Dorohedoro soon! It's really amazing! The dark fantasy world-building is one of a kind. It would be such a waste not to watch it.
The advantage of Japanese manga is the diversity of its subject matter. Hong Kong comics mainly focus on martial arts and action, but Japanese manga covers every genre imaginable.
RIP... The complete edition of "Rurouni Kenshin" is out of print too... It's really impossible to buy it back. Your mom owes you a huge amount of compensation for emotional distress😭
Read all 27 volumes in one go? That's really impressive speed. But the charm of "Fullmetal Alchemist" is that every time you re-read it, you discover new details and foreshadowing. I suggest you read
The most profound OP memory? It has to be the scene where they say goodbye to the Going Merry. I cried so hard when I watched it back then... I never thought a ship could make someone feel so heartbro