Thread of amazing manga(s) that I've read that focus on one specific careers, hobbies or talents as the main plot that moves the whole story. Feel free recommend if you want too!
(will add more in the future)


if u've been following me for a long time, you'll notice that I'm a HARD stan of bey. MC that wants to be good at something & his existence to be recognized discovers the world of competitive ballroom dancing & develops passion for it. also, BEAUTIFUL ART

MC decided to become a firefighter after he rescued by one when he was a kid. lemme tell u, this manga is INTENSE. rescue missions is not just limited to fire disasters. each & every one of 'em makes u nervous & excited at the same time bcs of how hype it is.

follows MC's journey climbing up the showbiz ladder as an actress for revenge but later out of love for acting. strong & lovable female protagonist, great acting roles & ofc her budding relationship w/ another popular & respected actor in the industry.

story of two MCs chasing their dream to become a runway model & fashion designer in the cut-throat fashion industry. despite their disadvantages (too short & too poor), they will overcome the obstacles & PROVE EVERYONE THAT THEY CAN SUCCEED TOO



iconic & classic Shoujo manga about a genius MC & her INTENSE love & devotion for acting. underdog MC; ppl always underestimate her bcs of her looks & poor background but recognized as a rival by another genius actress. still THE BEST acting manga to this day.

group of highschoolers that plays Koto (musical instrument) aiming to revive their club & win the national tournament. very lovable cast, cute romance uwu & lots of emotional moments w/ great art.

A medical manga with lots of political elements involving the MC and his team versus corrupt higher-ups in the hospital. MC is a surgeon that partners up w/ another female doctor that wants to publish a thesis abt Batista prosedure & become dept. professor.

MC initially starts w/ kart racing & starts to work into becoming a professional racer (formula racing). despite his poor background (kart racing is expensive af), with prodigious talent & hardwork he's KILLING it. also the amount of hype??? out of this world.

sports w/ female protagonist?? you've found it. strong, ambitious & complex character. follows her journey as a professional ballet dancer w/ tragic past still haunting & affecting her. the sketchy art is really good at portraying the intensity of the dance.

a neurosurgeon that time traveled back from modern times to Edo period. With his modern medical knowledge, he faces various fatal diseases, deadly plague and injuries at that time where there's no cure or ways to heal it.

Another time travel manga the but MC is a chef instead. Ken wakes up in war-torn 16th century Japan without any past memories. He becomes Oda Nobunaga's personal chef at the castle and continues to impress people with meals that never existed during that time.

ex-violinist decided to take up violin once again in highschool after he met this girl. he joined Orchestra club and meets a lot of other great musicians plus more drama.

MC inspired to do art and pursuing to get accepted into an elite art school despite having no prior art experience. the MC is not a prodigy but he's a genius of hardwork. even after 954 failed attempts, he doesn't give up & we just want to root for him.

delinquent gets himself involved in playing golf bcs he wants to prove how lame it is but actually starts to be passionate about it. follows his career in golf & over time obtains many wins & defeat various opponents. makes playing golf the most badass thing ever.

criminally underrated. MC is aiming to become Yokozuna (the highest rank in sumo) despite his small and short build. he's the most badass short guy you'll ever see and very inspiring as well. also, one of few shounen w/ great side romance.

MC is a con-artist that managed to escape out of the police truck that is on way to the prison. Then, he accidentally become a highschool teacher under a new identity while hiding his past as a criminal.

MC decide to join an idol group (AKB48) by auditioning in order to help his crush fullfil her dream to become an idol. Sounds silly but this manga really shows the amount of blood, sweat & tears of idols in order to succeed in a cutthroat industry.