Eyeshield 21
Viz · 2005–2011 · 37 issues
About the series
Inagaki and Murata’s Eyeshield 21 (2005–2011, Viz) reimagines American football through a shonen lens, following a timid high schooler who becomes a legendary running back under a secret identity. Murata’s kinetic, detailed art brings the brutal gridiron action to life, while Inagaki’s scripts balance over-the-top sports spectacle with genuine character growth. This 37-issue series helped define modern sports manga for English readers, blending underdog energy with the strategic depth of football.