In this episode of Manga With Josh, I talk about a lesser-known series called The Absolute Scholar.

At the time of recording, it’s a short read with around twenty chapters, which makes it easy to overlook — but that’s exactly why it stood out to me. The story centers on a scholar who isn’t defined by weakness or passivity, but by strength, discipline, and intelligence. It flips expectations in a quiet way, blending intellect and power without turning into noise or spectacle.

This episode is less about hype and more about discovery — the kind of manga you stumble across when you’re digging beyond the usual recommendations. If you enjoy finding hidden gems, short series with strong concepts, or stories that take a different approach to familiar tropes, this one might be worth your time.

As always, this is Manga With Josh — where we explore manga you may not have heard of, but probably should have.