夏目友人帳 [Natsume Yūjin-chō] [Natsume's Book of Friends]

A gentle, long-running fantasy series from Hakusensha, Natsume's Book of Friends follows a boy who can see spirits as he inherits a book of bound yokai names from his grandmother. Created and illustrated solely by Yuki Midorikawa since 2005, the series quietly explores themes of loneliness, friendship, and the fragile bonds between humans and the supernatural. Its enduring appeal lies in its soft, melancholic art and heartfelt storytelling, making it a beloved cornerstone of modern supernatural manga.