Most anime creators are lucky if they have one amazing anime series under their belt, and there are almost none that can say they have multiple. Out of all the anime creators and mangaka out there, there are a few who can say that they've created not one, but at least two amazing series that have sold millions of volumes of manga and produced beloved TV series.
The best mangakas can create multiple great series across a variety of genres. There are always some elements that tie the two shows together, like a similar art style or sense of humor, but for the most part, most people wouldn't be able to tell that these amazing series come from the same creators. It's always amazing to see a mangaka branch out and try their hand at another series after their first becomes successful, and fans of their first amazing show should give their second smash-hit a try too.
11 Fairy Tail and Rave Master
Hiro Mashima
Hiro Mashima has created not one, but two popular anime series, and fans of either one should check out the other. His most well-known work is Fairy Tail, a story about magic, wizards, and one of the most interesting plots around.
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Fans of Fairy Tail should check out Mashima's other popular anime series: Rave Master. Rave Master stars Haru Glory as he looks to bring peace to the world through an awesome adventure that is just over 50 episodes long. Both series are about action, adventure, and finding out the hidden truths of the world.
10 Astro Boy and Dororo
Osama Tezuka
Osamu Tezuka is referred to as the "Father of Manga", and that isn't to be taken lightly. Without Tezuka, modern anime and manga wouldn't be nearly as prevalent as they are. His overwhelming contributions to the art form are often compared to Walt Disney, the man behind the Disney empire.
Tezuka has a ton of exceptional works as the "God of Manga", and two of the most famous are Astro Boy and Dororo. While Tezuka's works were first featured over 50 years ago, both of these series have gotten re-released with modern upgrades, making them a fun watch for anyone who loves Tezuka or wants to learn more about where anime really came from.
9 Monster, 20th Century Boys, and Pluto
Naoki Urasawa
There are few mangakas as decorated as Naoki Urasawa. He's won nearly every major manga-related award multiple times: taking a look at his catalog, it's easy to see why. Urasawa is the creator of some of the best anime series of all time.
His most popular work in the West is Monster, a deep, philosophical anime series that may provide viewers with more questions than answers. Two of his other incredibly popular works include 20th Century Boys and Pluto. Each series takes a look at the world at large, wondering what happens when technological advancements are less than ideal.
8 Vagabond and Slam Dunk
Takehiro Inoue
Takehiro Inoue has created two of the most beloved series of their respective genres, and on their surfaces, they have nothing in common. It's an impressive feat that shows his range as a creator and makes any fan of either series wonder if they should check out his other masterpieces.
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Inoue's two biggest hits are Slam Dunk and Vagabond. Slam Dunk is often regarded as the greatest sports anime of all time, showcasing basketball on a previously unseen level. Vagabond couldn't be more different. It's a manga about a fictionalized version of Miyamoto Musashi, telling the swordsman's tale through a period piece set hundreds of years ago in Japan.
7 Inuyasha and Ranma 1/2
Rumiko Takahashi
Rumiko Takahashi is another mangaka who has created two amazing series that, on their surfaces, share nothing in common. She is one of the most decorated manga creators in the history of Japan with several amazing works that speak for themselves.
Two of her most notable works are Inuyasha and Ranma 1/2. Inuyasha is one of the greatest isekai series that set the standard for isekai shows to follow. It was an amazing isekai before the genre became a mainstay. Ranma 1/2 is another classic that recently got a new anime series produced by MAPPA, giving a new generation a chance to watch the amazing show.
6 Death Note and Bakuman
Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata
Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata have created two amazing manga series together. They're the masterminds behind Death Note and Bakuman, two series with wildly different tones.
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Death Note is an exceptional psychological thriller that questions morality better than any other anime series out there. It's a hugely popular series in the West that got a ton of people into anime for the first time. The pair's other big anime is Bakuman, a much more lighthearted series featuring struggling manga artists working their hardest to create a succesful series that gets an anime adaptation.
5 Fullmetal Alchemist and Silver Spoon
Hiromu Arakawa
Hiromu Arakawa created two beloved anime series, and most people have no idea that she's the mastermind behind both. Fullmetal Alchemist and Silver Spoon both come from the same creator, and if there's a fan of one series who hasn't heard of the other, they should check it out.
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Fullmetal Alchemist and its anime adaptation, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, are at the top of most lists concerning the best anime series of all time. Ed and Al's story is one of the most well-known in the art form, and it's easy to see why. Silver Spoon is another story about growth, individuality, and overcoming obstacles, making both series great for anyone who likes one or the other.
4 Hunter x Hunter and Yu Yu Hakusho
Yoshihiro Togashi
Yoshihiro Togashi is in another league when it comes to creating exceptional series. Hunter x Hunter and Yu Yu Hakusho have set the standard for shōnen anime. Yu Yu Hakusho was one of the first shōnen anime series to reach Western viewers, and Hunter x Hunter is easily one of the best action anime ever made.
Both series are well known for their amazing characters, exciting set pieces, and wonderful worlds just waiting to be explored. Most people don't know that Togashi created both, and it can make for a great experience for anyone looking for another, similar shōnen anime to watch.
3 One-Punch Man and Mob Psycho 100
ONE
It's hard to believe that ONE is responsible for both Mob Psycho 100 and One-Punch Man. They're both some of the greatest series ever made, and anyone who created either series could rest on their laurels forever knowing that they contributed amazing works of art to the world of anime and manga.
Mob Psycho 100 and One-Punch Man are similar in that there aren't really any other anime series like them. They're two of the funniest anime series ever, feature incredible action sequences, and, somehow, only make fans want to watch more.
2 Oshi no Ko and Kaguya-sama: Love is War
Aka Akasaka
Aka Akasaka has two smash-hit anime series under his belt: Kaguya-sama: Love is War and Oshi no Ko. Oshi no Ko has one of the greatest first episodes of any anime series, and Kaguya-sama: Love is War has set the standard for what it means to be a true romantic comedy anime.
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Both series feature some of the most charming and intelligent main characters around, making every episode more entertaining than the last. Kaguya-sama is much lighter in tone than the thriling Oshi no Ko, showing the range Akasaka has as a creator.
