Manga Like Last Samurai Standing

Long ago, humanoid creatures called Titans appeared, threatening humanity with their immense size and appetite for human flesh. To survive, humans built massive walls, creating a safe world within their confines. In this isolated world, peace has lasted for years, with no Titan attacks seen. Three young friends—Eren Yeager, Mikasa Ackerman, and Armin Arlert—dream of exploring the world beyond the walls, inspired by tales of the unknown. Their dreams are destroyed when a colossal 60-meter Titan breaches their defenses, revealing the harsh reality of their situation. Witnessing the devastation firsthand, Eren vows to eliminate all Titans, determined to reclaim freedom for humanity beyond the walls.

After a catastrophic earthquake leveled Tokyo, Deadman Wonderland was built atop the ruins. It appears to be a theme park, but in truth, it functions as a prison where inmates are turned into attractions for public amusement. The general public remains unaware of the dark reality hidden beneath the surface. Ganta Igarashi, an ordinary middle school student in the post-earthquake world, manages to lead a normal life until a masked killer known as the Red Man slaughters everyone in his class. Ganta is knocked unconscious during the attack and becomes the sole survivor, only to be framed for the murders and sent to Deadman Wonderland. To survive, he must navigate the prison's twisted games. Meanwhile, Shiro, a girl who claims to be Ganta's childhood friend and is waiting for him inside the prison, may hold the key to the Red Man's true identity.

In the wake of the 39th Asian War, Montblanc, a revered Swiss robot celebrated for his environmental protection work, is violently killed. His death brings grief to humans and robots worldwide, as Montblanc had become even more beloved after the war. Gesicht, a robotic detective with Europol and a fellow war veteran, is assigned to investigate Montblanc's murder. As he probes the case, he finds evidence pointing to a mysterious figure called "Pluto" and uncovers a conspiracy targeting the eight elite war robots operating around the globe. Racing against time to protect the remaining robots, Gesicht struggles with his own memories, ethical questions, and a society filled with hostility, while trying to maintain the fragile balance between humans and their mechanical counterparts.

In 1999, a massive meteorite impact on Antarctica melted the ice sheets, causing global sea levels to rise dramatically and altering the world's climate, resulting in the deaths of over half of Earth's population. By 2015, the remaining human civilization faces new threats from mysterious beings called Angels—creatures of unknown origin that relentlessly destroy what is left of the world. Shinji Ikari, a 14-year-old boy, arrives in the fortified city of Tokyo-3, destined to fight these Angels. Recruited by his father's secret organization, NERV, Shinji is tasked with piloting an Evangelion, a colossal bio-mechanical robot built to battle the Angels. Bearing the burden of saving the world, Shinji must find the courage and resolve to protect both the future and himself. However, as the frequency of conflicts between Evangelions and Angels increases, the grim truth about their world slowly comes to light.

In "Future Diary," Yukiteru Amano, an introverted middle school student, finds himself forced into a deadly competition arranged by the deity of space and time, Deus Ex Machina. The winner will inherit Deus's immense power. Among the twelve participants, including Amano, are people who regularly keep diaries, but these have transformed into "Future Diaries," each granting distinct abilities to foresee future events. Amano's "Random Diary" appears on his phone, offering precise details about his surroundings. Though he dislikes conflict, his will to survive pushes him to team up with Yuno Gasai, a classmate and diary holder who harbors an obsessive attachment to Amano. Throughout this harsh contest, shocking revelations emerge, drastically altering the course of this sinister game.

Kazuki Hoshino values his ordinary daily life above all else. His school days are filled with easygoing moments spent with friends—until the transfer student Aine Aya arrives and shatters that peace. The moment this cold, beautiful girl appears in his classroom, she speaks to him in baffling terms: "I've come to destroy you. This is my 13,118th transfer. After going through so many, I started getting bored, so this time I'll add some fun by making a formal declaration." With these enigmatic words, Kazuki's cherished everyday life descends into chaos and dread—Aya's sudden arrival hints at hidden secrets behind his seemingly ordinary friends, including the mysterious devices known as "boxes."

High school student Ryouhei Arisu frequently escapes the boredom of everyday life. One night, after spending time at a bar with his close friends Daikichi Karube and Chouta Segawa, they wait for the early morning train. A sudden, spectacular display of fireworks appears, with one massive, blinding firework causing them to lose consciousness. When they wake up back at the bar, covered in dust, they find the city has become a desolate wasteland. Rather than feeling despair, Arisu gains a new sense of vitality and enjoys the freedom of this empty city. This feeling is short-lived when the three carelessly enter a festive venue, mistaking it for a dream while unknowingly stepping into the arena for their first deadly game. As they journey deeper into the mysterious Borderland—a dangerous place where each game threatens their lives and a single mistake means certain death—Arisu and his friends face the perilous challenges ahead.

In "Sweet Home," Cha Hyun, a high school student who prefers being alone and playing video games, experiences a major change after losing his family in a car accident. Moving to a new apartment, he deals with money problems and annoying neighbors. But these issues become minor when he sees people around him turning into monsters, throwing the world into chaos. Hyun soon realizes he himself is starting to change into a monster, with a growing voice in his head. Running out of time, he must join forces with other residents of the building to find the cause of the transformation and fight to survive in this grim new world, while trying to keep his humanity.

In this annual event, a randomly chosen class is transported to an isolated area to participate in a lethal competition where only one can survive. Shuuya Nanahara and the other students from Shiroiwa Junior High's Class B believe they are embarking on a routine school trip until they discover their true destination: the battleground known as The Program. When they awaken, the 42 students find themselves trapped on an island, each equipped with a metallic collar that will detonate if certain rules are broken. Their objective is to eliminate every other participant to win their release. While each student devises their own strategy, Shuuya aims to both escape the island and abolish this murderous game altogether.

In the middle of Japan's severe economic collapse, Shiina Nagasawa turns to prostitution to support her family after her father's bankruptcy. At a gathering of influential government officials, she finds herself exploited by these powerful men. Suddenly, a masked figure bursts into the event, and she recognizes him as her classmate, Shou Hazama, who calls himself "Akumetsu." He confronts the former finance minister, accusing him of various crimes before violently killing him and dragging the body to the lobby. Despite being shot, Akumetsu mysteriously removes his own head. The next day, a confused Shiina returns to school and sees Shou Hazama alive and well in class. How can he be alive, and what does he intend to do now?

In a world devastated by a pandemic that kills 15% of the population and weakens many others, a secret organization called Propater takes control over most of the planet, overthrowing the United Nations. A young boy and girl, immune to the disease, grow up in an abandoned virology lab and barely escape an attack by Propater. Twenty years later, the boy has become the most powerful drug lord in South America. He secretly supports his son's efforts to avoid Propater while the son joins forces with Nomad mercenaries, some of whom are former Propater agents, to fight the organization. The story unfolds through multiple subplots involving terrorism, human enhancement, the struggles of developing nations, and the conflicts between drug cartels and Propater. Heavily inspired by Gnostic mythology, the main characters are named after Gnostic deities and fulfill corresponding roles.

Ash Lynx, a strikingly handsome young man raised under the thumb of the powerful mafia boss Dino "Papa" Golzine, has grown from a mere plaything into the unyielding leader of his own gang. Once a tool for Golzine's amusement, Ash has broken away to carve his own path, wielding ironclad control over his criminal domain. Eiji Okumura, a young photographer from Japan, arrives in New York to document the lives of street children. There, he encounters Ash, the teenage gang leader, and finds himself captivated by the enigmatic youth, while Ash is equally intrigued by Eiji's unique outlook on life. The story unfolds across the shadowy streets of New York, where a series of brutal murders all bear the cryptic mark of "Banana Fish." With their own fates tied to this mysterious phrase, Ash, Eiji, and their allies are thrust into a perilous mission to uncover the truth behind "Banana Fish," tracing its origins and seeking a way to dismantle it before chaos consumes them all.

In "Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer," college student Yuuhi Amamiya meets a talking lizard named Sir Noi Crezant, who tells him about an upcoming danger: the sorcerer Animus intends to destroy Earth using his Biscuit Hammer, a massive device stationed in orbit. The only protection comes from the princess and her Beast Knights, whose duty is to guard the princess and stop Animus. Chosen as the Lizard Beast Knight, Yuuhi initially has doubts but is soon forced to fight a golem created by Animus. His neighbor, Princess Samidare Asahina, rescues him, and he swears loyalty to her. However, Asahina reveals her true plan: she wants to prevent Animus from destroying Earth only so she can carry out her own destruction of the planet. Together, they fight off Animus's golems while gathering the other Beast Knights and helping them master their powers. As Yuuhi's connection with Asahina deepens, he must decide whether to support her scheme or save Earth, ultimately reflecting on his real nature and priorities.

Kaname Sudou, a high school student, gets an invite from a friend to try a new mobile game called Darwin's Game. It looks like a normal fighting game at first, but it has a deadly secret: each battle is a one-on-one fight where the loser actually dies in real life. Right after joining, Kaname is matched with his first opponent and, against the odds, he wins the fight. Shocked by this harsh truth, he looks for a way to quit the game and go back to his everyday life. But it seems the only option is to keep winning every match. Kaname now has to figure out how to survive and build trustworthy alliances.

In Vladivostok, Russia, a secret transaction occurs, resulting in a deadly virus falling into the hands of a mysterious woman named Maya. At Mishiro Academy in Japan, Fujimaru Takagi appears to be an ordinary student, but he was once known as "Falcon," a legendary hacker who exposed major criminal organizations before disappearing from the digital world. The elite Third-I division of the Public Security Intelligence Agency, led by Fujimaru's father, Ryunosuke, and his ally Otoya Kujou, are the only ones aware of this fact. After a KGB agent is killed in Japan, a memory chip discovered at the scene becomes the only lead. Third-I recruits Fujimaru to decrypt it, revealing footage of an event called the "Christmas Massacre." As Ryunosuke investigates the murder further, he uncovers clues related to the killing and a mysterious code named "Bloody Monday," only to find himself implicated in the death of his superior. With his father's reputation on the line, Fujimaru must use his hacking skills to help Third-I prevent the impending terror and destruction across Japan while clearing his father's name.

Ichi appears to be a fragile individual, but when tears well up in his eyes, he becomes a horrifying force of devastation, directing his unyielding cruelty at anyone in his way. His brutal onslaught crosses paths with Kakihara, a yakuza boss fixated on extreme sadomasochism, sparking a whirlwind of carnage, excess, and unmatched ferocity.

In "The Legend of the Strongest, Kurosawa!," Kurosawa is a 44-year-old unmarried man who has worked at the same construction company throughout his entire career. His aspirations are modest: some acknowledgment from his coworkers and maybe a bit more popularity. Yet, his attempts frequently result in catastrophe. One day, without warning, he finds himself caught up in a clash with a bunch of unruly middle school students.

In Dance in the Vampire Bund, the vampire race has remained concealed from humanity for centuries. Yet Mina Tepes, the ancient covenant's princess and ruler of all vampires, seeks to alter this. Leveraging the immense wealth of the Tepes bloodline, she has eliminated Japan's national debt, securing the establishment of a "special district" on an offshore island as a sanctuary for vampires across the globe. As the crucial press conference to reveal vampires to the world draws near, numerous terrorist groups and rival vampire factions conspire to assassinate Mina Tepes before she can deliver her revolutionary announcement.

In her final memory, Natsu Iwashimizu shares cherished meals with her family. However, upon waking, she discovers she's on a sinking ship, saved by three unfamiliar faces: Arashi Aota, whose kindness is matched only by his short fuse; Semimaru Asai, who teases Natsu's shy demeanor; and Botan Saotome, a skilled individual who grasps the gravity of their situation. Together, they manage to escape and navigate towards a deserted island. Unbeknownst to them, this enigmatic land is actually post-apocalyptic Japan. A meteorite impact has eradicated human life and transformed the planet's ecosystem. To repopulate the earth, the government initiated the "7 Seeds" program, sending five teams—Spring, Summer A, Summer B, Autumn, and Winter—each comprising seven resilient youth and a guide. Natsu and her crew belong to Summer B, deemed social outliers. Their survival hinges on finding one of seven government shelters for supplies. In a perilous, alien world devoid of familiar support, the quartet must learn to work together to endure.

In a bleak future, a controversial law known as the National Welfare Act compels citizens between the ages of 18 and 24 to sacrifice their lives for the nation. One day prior to their demise, these selected individuals are informed via "Ikigami" messages delivered by government officials. The sole rationale provided by the government for this law is to foster a deeper respect for life among its populace. Kengo Fujimoto, a recent recruit as an Ikigami messenger, harbors reservations about the law but keeps his thoughts hidden to evade the watchful eye of the national police. Kengo hopes that through the process of delivering these fatal notifications, he can clarify his personal views on the matter. "Ikigami" explores the diverse reactions of those who learn of their impending death, ranging from acts of compassion to emotionally-driven transgressions. These individuals' decisions and actions deeply influence those around them and ultimately shape Kengo's perspective on the law.

Yasuto Akashi, a high school student, starts his day as usual but ends up skipping school after a disagreement with his best friend, Senichi Aoyama. Feeling regretful, he tries to go back, only to find the school has been cut off from the outside world. Suddenly, a giant cat's head smashes through the windows, and Akashi sees Aoyama in a bloody rat costume. On that day, only three students survive the chaos at the school, as similar events happen worldwide. Though he escapes at first, Akashi becomes caught in a deadly game involving everyone who skipped school that day.

In a realm where steam and machinery dominate, who can transcend the mundane? From the haze of history and shadow, what call reaches me? Stepping out of the mysterious fog, I find a world of firearms, cannons, massive ships, flying machines, and intricate devices; mixed with potions, divination, curses, dolls, and relics from the past. Yet, a glimmer of optimism persists, and sorcery stays close at hand. This is the tale of the Fool.

In "Shotgun Boy," high school student Han Gyuhwan is subjected to relentless bullying at the hands of the cruel and malicious Yu Seongbin. With no one intervening to stop the abuse, Gyuhwan's thoughts grow increasingly violent, as he imagines using a shotgun to confront both his tormentor and the indifferent adults around him. During a school excursion, Gyuhwan's fears become reality when Seongbin continues his harassment. Though Gyuhwan initially tries to stand up to him, his courage falters, and he flees into the woods, with Seongbin in hot pursuit. After falling off a cliff, Gyuhwan stumbles upon an unusual shotgun and a box containing 30 bullets. Overwhelmed and desperate, he considers using these against his classmates and the apathetic teacher. At the campsite, their class talent show takes a sinister turn when strange, shadowy beings emerge and begin transforming others into bloodthirsty monsters. In this terrifying scenario, only Gyuhwan's mysterious shotgun seems capable of permanently defeating the creatures.

Two years after the events of Bloody Monday, a new threat emerges with the intention of destroying Japan. However, with Falcon missing, who will rise to face the deadly "Shooter of the Magic Bullet"?