Manga Like Ranma 1/2

Negi Springfield, a ten-year-old wizard who recently graduated from Merdiana Magic Academy in Wales, has two primary objectives: locating his missing father, the legendary Thousand Master, and earning the title of Magister Magi, a wizard whose purpose is to aid the non-magical world. As his final assignment, he is sent to teach English at a Japanese middle school. Upon his arrival, Negi is surprised to discover that he is responsible for a homeroom class of thirty-one girls. One of his students, Asuna Kagurazaka, accidentally discovers his magical identity. With this secret now exposed, Negi must prevent it from spreading further while dealing with various magical threats emerging both inside and outside Mahora Academy, all while continuing his search for his father.

Several months after the events of the first season, Youkai Academy has been rebuilt and a new semester begins. Tsukune and his companions return, having grown stronger. The true nature of Anti-Thesis is revealed, along with new enemies and a threat far more dangerous than anything they have faced before. Tsukune struggles with the monster awakening inside him. With guidance from Moka, Mizore, Kurumu, Ruby, and Yukari, he trains to control his vampire heritage and gain the power needed to protect those close to him. The second season explores more of the girls' backgrounds and their family connections. New trials await, along with new allies who will join their side. Together, they seek to uncover the secrets behind Moka's rosary and her bloodline.

In "Trinity Seven: The Seven Magicians," Arata Kasuga lives a normal life with his cousin Hijiri until she disappears because of a mysterious event known as the "Breakdown Phenomenon." Resolved to stop this phenomenon and be with Hijiri again, Arata enters Royal Biblia Academy. With help from seven girls who are each skilled in a distinct type of magic, Arata starts a journey where anything appears possible. This shounen series mixes romance, comedy, and serious magical adventures together.

Takuma was an ordinary gamer, but a twist of fate pulls him into another world—in the body of a demon lord! And nobody is more frightened by this than Takuma himself. He possesses great power, but he's completely out of his depth. So he decides to play the part of the monster he resembles, and accidentally acquires two gorgeous slaves: a curvaceous elf and a cat-eared girl. None of them wished for this situation, but they must learn to work together if they want to survive.

Witches suddenly declare war on humanity, unleashing chaos that devastates two-thirds of the planet. These witches summon entities known as "Supporters," which they use to assault human settlements, though their motives stay ambiguous. People born with the ability to fight the witches are banded together as Witch Hunters by the remaining population. Among these hunters, Tasha Godspell is notable, earning the nickname "The Marksman," and is accompanied by a Supporter resembling a "Jack-O-Lantern." Though Tasha fights against the witches, he finds it hard to truly despise them.

Ikki Kurogane is a Blazer, someone who can materialize his soul into a weapon, but he is notably inept with magic, making him a complete underachiever among his peers. Known as the "Worst One," he seeks to offset his magical shortcomings by refining his swordsmanship and pursuing the path of a Mage-Knight. Stella Vermillion, the second princess of the Vermillion Empire, is a highly accomplished Rank A Blazer who has never suffered defeat. Driven by a relentless desire for formidable opponents to test her abilities, she travels to Japan with the goal of mastering the way of the Mage-Knight. Their paths converge at Hagun Academy, one of Japan's premier Mage-Knight institutions. Both share an aspiration to achieve greatness as exceptional Mage-Knights through dedication and skill. Yet, to make this dream a reality, they must first face each other in the final round of the Seven Stars Battle Festival. This brutal competition pits the top student knights from all seven Japanese schools against one another, with the winner earning the prestigious title of Seven Stars King. Can Ikki and Stella overcome the trials posed by the most powerful Blazers and reach the highest levels of knighthood?

In the early 1900s, advances in technology led to the creation of a refined form of magic called Makinot—spell circuits implanted into objects to bestow them with life and distinct personalities. Originally crafted for military applications, these Makinot puppets have now become widespread across the globe. Akabane Raishin enters the Royal Academy with the goal of becoming the world's foremost puppeteer. By his side is Yaya, a stunning teenage girl who is actually his puppet weapon, as he works to ascend the hierarchy quickly. Though he possesses exceptional combat skills and strong resolve, Raishin struggles academically, ranking near the bottom on examinations. To reach his objective, he must conquer the most dangerous threats among his peers and come out on top.

In a world where magicians infuse bullets with magical abilities—like summoning powerful creatures—there once existed a witch so powerful that she challenged the gods, earning a curse as punishment. Ten years before the story begins, this witch emerged victorious from a duel with another magician, saving a young boy in the process. The boy was instantly mesmerized by her and vowed to become a magician himself, using guns as his "Sword of Justice." That boy was named Zero. When he grew up, he set out to find the woman who had rescued him. But the woman he discovers is not the idealized figure from his memories; instead, she proves to be selfish, rude, and arrogant, and much shorter than he expected. Nonetheless, she wields immense power that awakens whenever she senses Zero's love and his willingness to sacrifice himself for her. Thus, the two embark on a journey to find a cure and uncover why the gods cursed her in the first place.

In the turbulent land of Halkeginia, various kingdoms, princedoms, duchies, and lordships vie for territory, while nobles engage in schemes and intrigues to increase their influence over rulers and foreign powers. At the heart of this complex landscape lies the modest but crucial kingdom of Tristein, home to the prestigious Tristein Academy of Magic. Here, young nobles from different regions gather to learn the art of magic and develop into skilled magi. Though friendships may form across borders among students, it remains uncertain whether these bonds will survive the political maneuvering and power struggles beyond the academy's walls. Louise Françoise Le Blanc de La Vallière, a student at Tristein Academy, is notorious for her inability to cast spells successfully. During a familiar-summoning ritual, Louise unexpectedly summons a young man named Hiraga Saito, who has been mysteriously transported from another world. After the ceremony, Saito becomes Louise's familiar.

In the MMORPG Cross Reverie, Takuma Sakamoto is so overpowered that other players hail him as the "Demon Lord." One day, he is transported to a different world—still bearing the same appearance he had in the game! There, he encounters two girls who each claim to be his Summoner. They attempt an Enslavement Ritual to make him their servant... but Takuma's passive skill "Magic Reflection" kicks in! Instead, the girls themselves become enslaved. Despite being the mightiest Sorcerer around, Takuma has no clue how to interact with others. He makes a decision: to play the role he took on in the game! "Impressive, isn't it? Naturally... I am Diablo, the one they call and fear as the Demon Lord!" And so begins an adventure with an earth-shatteringly powerful Demon Lord (or at least someone who acts like one) conquering a new world!

In "The Ruler of the Land," Bi-Kwang is a dashing young warrior who becomes infatuated and somewhat dimwitted around attractive women. During his travels, he encounters an unnamed, highly skilled swordswoman looking for a legendary martial arts master. Bi-Kwang volunteers to assist her in exchange for an introduction to her gorgeous sibling. It soon becomes clear that the swordswoman is actually Hwa-Rin Dahm, the sister herself, and she alternates between disguises to progress the narrative. Bi-Kwang is immediately smitten with her, leading to a romantic subplot involving only the two of them. Set in a realm where various factions vie for control over the Murim, Bi-Kwang, despite possessing a natural aptitude for martial arts and lacking interest in them, makes a deal to escort Hwa-Rin to meet her grandfather, the last known witness to his disappearance. Their journey is fraught with adversaries and occasional reunions with old acquaintances. Through their adventures, Bi-Kwang grows and gains insight into the importance of martial arts, recognizing his previous misuse of his abilities.

In a world where people can summon elemental spirits, a special tournament grants the winner a single wish along with blessings for their homeland. Nations across the land work hard to train the next Ren Ashbell, known as "The Strongest Blade Dancer." Only female spirit elementalers are allowed to take part in this competition. Kamito Kazehaya, a sixteen-year-old boy who is the only male spirit elementaler in existence, finds himself forced to enroll at Areishia Spirit Academy. There, he meets other young spirit contractors, including the fiery-haired Claire Rouge, who demands that Kamito become her contracted humanoid spirit. Still, Kamito stays focused on his true goal: reclaiming his former partner, Restia Ashdoll. Follow Kamito on his journey as he, together with his sword spirit Terminus Est, strives to win the upcoming Blade Dance of the Elementalers.

Shinya is an unremarkable student, lacking athletic ability and plagued by a timid disposition that leaves him feeling insignificant. One day, he meets Haruna, a girl whose presence might change his fate. She identifies him as the Messiah, destined by the Lord to save her world, and offers to be his protector. Could this claim be true? Is his life of mediocrity simply a setup for such a significant role? Is he really the Messiah? And if he is, can he even save himself, much less an entire world? The story includes one-shots from Volume 4: Night Keeper and Volume 6: Exorcist.

At Tokyo Butei High, a specialized school that trains armed detectives known as "Butei," second-year student Tooyama Kinji has a hidden ability that triggers a "super mode" when exposed to certain stimuli. He keeps this secret to maintain a low profile. However, his quiet life is interrupted when he gets caught up in a bombing incident, where he meets Aria H. Kanzaki, a top-tier member of the Butei high school's "Assault" division.

D-rank beast-tamer Lint takes on the worst jobs just to get by and survive—but everything changes for the better when a hot S-rank catgirl named Birena begs him to tame her! Birena believes that submitting to Lint will help her evolve into an even more amazing warrior—is she right? Is she horny? Is she…both??

Aoi Nemo is a high-profile businessman whose face is on every magazine cover—and a bounty has been placed on his life. The assassin sent to collect that bounty is Akaumi Kiruru, a killer as gorgeous as she is dangerous. But the person who ordered the hit is none other than Aoi himself! From the moment he first saw her, Aoi was smitten with this femme fatale, and he will do whatever it takes to keep spending time with her, even if it means putting his own life at risk. Don't miss this zany comedy about losing your head over love!

After the Demon King was defeated, a hidden dungeon suddenly appeared in a frontier town, said to be crawling with unimaginable monsters and holding incredible treasures. Newlywed Yui is about to challenge the dungeon, carrying a certain secret. The level-99 martial artist who saved the world changes jobs to a level-1 housewife, only to be pulled into tackling a brutal dungeon.

Eikichi Onizuka, a 22-year-old former gang member carrying a reputation as a pervert, unexpectedly secures a position as a teacher. The story follows Onizuka as he works to outsmart and earn the trust of his rebellious Class 3-4, a group determined to get him fired. Along the way, he must confront obstacles including the irritable, balding Vice Principal Hiroshi Uchiyamada, old enemies from his biker days, and his own unorthodox teaching methods. Despite these challenges, Onizuka perseveres, helping his students, pursuing the affections of teacher Azusa Futsuyuki, and striving to live up to his self-given title. This collection also includes the side story "GTO: Great Toroko Oppai♡" (Tomoko's Big Adventures).

Ken, a high school student from a wealthy background, becomes a notorious fighter after losing his parents due to their connections to the Yakuza. Driven solely by his affection for his classmate Yumi, Ken's world shifts when he learns of her decision to move to Korea to join the police force. Determined to be with her, he leaves his life in Japan behind and follows her. Unexpectedly, Ken finds himself leading a local gang and keeps this new role hidden from Yumi. As their leader, the gang is renamed the Sun-Ken Rock Group under his guidance. One-shot included: Volume 12: Trigun: The Lost Plant

Following the destruction of Yi "Shioon" Shi-Woon's ki-center at the hands of Goomoonryong, which leaves him unable to practice martial arts, Shioon decides to leave the Murim world behind and focus on a normal life at school while spending time with his mother. However, the Murim world does not let him go so easily. Recognized as Goomoonryong's only true disciple and granted the Phoenix Medallion of the Sunwoo Clan by Lady Sosul, Shioon becomes the clan's provisional leader, drawing constant attention. New enemies continue to challenge him, especially the Soldiers Under Command, who aim to remove him in order to further their own plans. The key question remains: how can Shioon defend himself without his ki-center?

In "Sankarea: Undying Love," Chihiro Furuya has an unusual fascination with the dead, especially female zombies. After his beloved cat Baabu dies accidentally, his obsession grows, and he begins experimenting with a potion meant to bring the dead back to life. Despite repeated failures, Chihiro nearly gives up on his goal to resurrect Baabu. Just before he abandons the effort, Chihiro meets Rea Sanka, a beautiful but deeply troubled girl, who inspires him to keep trying. By adding toxic hydrangea petals to his potion, Chihiro finally creates the elixir he has been seeking. Unbeknownst to him, Rea drinks the concoction, believing its poison will end her life. After a fatal accident, Rea dies, but the elixir works, bringing her back as a zombie. Freed from her oppressive past, Rea chooses to live with Chihiro, who now must use his knowledge of the undead to care for the teenage zombie girl.

After finishing high school, Hideki Motosuwa moves to Tokyo to attend a cram school, hoping to get into his dream university. Working late nights at a bar leaves him disconnected from new technology, especially humanoid computers called Persocoms. Wanting one for himself, Hideki finds a discarded persocom in a pile of trash. When he turns it on, he discovers this persocom, who can only say "Chii," is unusual. He names her Chii and learns she can think and learn on her own, making her a rare Chobit. Hideki begins helping Chii adjust to human life while trying to solve the mystery of the Chobit series.

In "Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi," Kenichi Shirahama, a gentle but often bullied 15-year-old, joins his school's karate club with the aim of becoming stronger. However, he quickly becomes a punching bag for the seniors. His life takes a turn when Miu Fuuriniji, a stunning new student and skilled martial artist, introduces him to the Ryozanpaku dojo. There, Kenichi meets six unusual masters who immediately take him under their wing. The series chronicles Kenichi's journey as the world's strongest disciple, training relentlessly under these exceptional martial arts masters, each with their distinct fighting style. His goal is to gain the strength necessary to protect what is important to him.

In "Medaka Box," Kurokami Medaka, a first-year student, becomes Student Council President and creates a suggestion box called the "Medaka Box." She invites all students to share their concerns freely, promising to solve every single one. After winning the Student Council election with 98 percent of the votes, Medaka, as the only council member, enlists her childhood friend Hitoyoshi Zenkichi, who reluctantly takes the lowest position in the council. The team grows when Medaka recruits Akune Kouki, a former judo club member, as secretary, and Kikaijima Mogana, a current swim club member, as treasurer, for a daily payment of 300 yen. The Student Council works on solving problems reported through the Medaka Box, handling various challenges like students in the wrong clubs causing trouble, girls asking for advice on love letters, and people searching for lost pets. Through these efforts, they slowly earn the trust and respect of the entire school.