Manga Like Beauty, Sage and the Devil's Sword

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.

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.

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.

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??

After tumbling into the void between worlds, I obtained the power to read the status of anything—but it cost me a single restriction. Apart from that ability, I was entirely unremarkable. Once I arrived in this unfamiliar realm, all I could do was inspect the statuses of people and objects, then leverage that knowledge to improve myself. Later, when I found myself under attack by foes, a solitary stranger appeared and rescued me. And not only that—this person possessed a truly astonishing “secret.”

Kagome Higurashi's normal life is interrupted when a demon pulls her through a well, sending her 500 years into the past. In this era, demons exist alongside humans, and Kagome unknowingly carries a powerful artifact from her world—the Shikon Jewel. Any demon that gets this gem gains immense power, making Kagome a prime target. While fighting off a demon, Kagome accidentally shatters the jewel as she tries to defend herself, scattering its fragments across feudal Japan. Realizing the consequences, Kagome joins forces with the half-demon Inuyasha to collect all the pieces before evil forces take them.

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 the span of just a few hours, Akira Sengoku went from enjoying a school trip flight back to Japan from Guam with his classmates to being stranded alone in a dense jungle following a mysterious plane crash. As he looks for survivors, he encounters unfamiliar animal species. He eventually locates two other survivors, his classmate Shirou Mariya and flight attendant Kanako Oomori, who are under assault by a towering two-meter bird. Following a narrow escape, Shirou employs his laptop to pinpoint their location and unravel the mystery behind the unusual creatures. Their discovery is startling—their plane has crashed on a hidden Pacific island populated by long-extinct animals. Cage of Eden follows Akira and the other survivors as they battle to endure on this perilous island, where unseen dangers threaten their survival at every step. To overcome the challenges and uncover the island’s secrets, they must rely on their wits and cooperation.

In 2022, the launch of Sword Art Online—a revolutionary VRMMORPG powered by the NerveGear system, which allows complete immersion through direct neural connection—generates worldwide excitement among gamers. Yet their enthusiasm turns to dread when they realize the game lacks a critical feature: the ability to log out. The players become trapped inside the digital world of Aincrad, their physical bodies rendered immobile by the NerveGear. They face a grim ultimatum: clear all one hundred floors of Aincrad to earn their freedom, or suffer a fatal consequence—"game over" means permanent death in both the virtual and real worlds.

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.

In the vibrant 1920s of America, a time of peace and hope following the Great War, a sinister force threatens to disrupt this tranquility. Sister Rosette Christopher, an exorcist for the Magdala Order, is tasked with battling the demons that emerge and cause chaos. Alongside her is Chrno, and together they frequently find themselves creating more havoc than the demons they aim to vanquish. During a specific mission, they encounter a young girl named Azmaria, known for her enchanting voice, who is in danger from her own stepfather. As Rosette and Chrno strive to protect her, deeper insights into their connection come to light, revealing there is more to their partnership than initially apparent.

In "Red River," Yuri, an ordinary modern-day teenager, is abruptly transported to the ancient Hittite empire in Anatolia. There, she becomes the target of a ruthless queen who plans to use her as a sacrificial pawn to eliminate all other heirs and secure the throne for her own son. Fortunately, Prince Kail rescues Yuri at the last moment. He vows to help her return home, but their efforts are repeatedly hindered by the queen's relentless schemes against them, as well as the growing romance between Yuri and Kail. Additional content includes the one-shot titled "Volume 28: Orontes Renka."

During a trip to the National Library, middle schoolers Miaka Yuuki and Yui Hongo get drawn into "The Universe of The Four Gods," an old Chinese book. Miaka becomes the chosen priestess of Suzaku and needs to collect her celestial warriors to call forth the god and get three wishes. At the same time, Yui is forced to be Seiryuu's priestess by the enemy country that follows Seiryuu. Once close friends, they are now pitted against each other, caught up in a drawn-out fight to summon their gods and make their wishes come true.

One month into Akihiko Kayaba's deadly game, the number of deaths in Sword Art Online has exceeded two thousand players. Despite their differing personalities, Kirito and Asuna, who typically prefer to work alone, are forced to join forces against increasing threats from both inside and outside their party. The virtual world, designed as a death trap, drives the remaining players to desperate measures, making them especially dangerous to solo players like Kirito and Asuna. Understanding that survival depends on cooperation, they must set aside their solitary habits and form a partnership to keep fighting for their lives.

In the story "Superior," the Demon Queen Sheila has already killed more than half of all humans with brutal effectiveness. As her reign of terror shows no sign of ending, the surviving humans choose a hero named Exa to defeat her and her monstrous forces. However, Exa's intentions do not match humanity's; he values the lives of both humans and monsters equally. On his journey, the idealistic Exa saves a monster girl from a dragon, unaware that this creature is actually the Demon Queen herself. Intrigued by a human who shows kindness to enemies, Sheila adopts the persona of a shy and lovesick monster, joining Exa on his quest while secretly planning to betray him. Despite repeated exposure to Exa's beliefs, Sheila remains firm in her plans, though she often hesitates to act on them, suggesting that her fabricated feelings may be becoming genuine.

Rain Jewlitt, a 624-year-old immortal known as the Methuselah, is a laid-back individual who dresses like a priest. With his eternal youth, he's become a target, with a substantial bounty on his head for the secret of his immortality. Machika Balfaltin, a 14-year-old tomboy with boundless energy, sets out to kill Methuselah after her grandfather, the renowned assassin Zol the Grim Reaper, failed to do so. Her goal is to claim the bounty her grandfather couldn't. However, Rain continually rescues her from other bounty hunters who attempt to eliminate them both.

Following a long and arduous journey, the Hero finally reaches the Dark Lady's castle, only to be met with an unexpected plea for cooperation. The Hero explains that the ongoing conflict between demons and humans has resulted in countless deaths and widespread suffering. The Demon Queen, however, counters this by arguing that the war has actually served to unify human society, citing evidence of increased population, productivity, economic growth, and overall societal well-being. She further claims that ending the war could trigger a civil war, leading to even greater chaos and loss of life. Convinced that lasting peace can only be achieved through an alliance with the Dark Lady, the Hero decides to support her goals. Included one-shot: Volume 12: Level Hero!

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?

Having spent her entire life in confinement, sixteen-year-old Emma finally makes it to the capital city of Hawk Eye. Upon her arrival, every male in the city, including the king, becomes instantly captivated by her, putting her at risk of forced marriage. A young and exceptionally talented sorcerer named Shion comes to her rescue. Despite having encountered each other previously, Emma has no recollection of Shion. Shion discloses that Emma is cursed with the Echidna, a dark magic that emerges every five centuries, manifesting in a girl whose heart is filled with overwhelming dark energy capable of world destruction. With such power, one could conquer the globe, and Shion cautions Emma that she will be pursued by those seeking to seize her heart. However, there exists a ritual to free her from the Echidna's curse, which requires a challenging and lengthy journey. The initial step of this ritual involves Emma and Shion getting married. Included one-shot: Volume 8: Karakuri Link

A hero once summoned to another world saved that world. However, he fell into a "trap" and was forcibly returned to his original world. On top of that, he had to start over as a baby... This is the story of that former hero's crazy journey in another world after being reincarnated into a slightly gloomy high school student, only to be "resummoned" back to that same world! There's a lot of room to work with when it's the second time around.

In contemporary Japan, where ninjas are expected to embody unwavering loyalty to their lords, high school student Rekka Hanabishi—who identifies as a ninja—struggles to uphold this tradition. His perspective changes after he rescues Yanagi Sakoshita, a gentle-hearted girl, from a group of bullies. Rekka then declares Yanagi as his rightful master and vows to protect her. To mark their new bond, each reveals their hidden abilities: Yanagi possesses the power to heal swiftly, while Rekka can ignite flames with a mere snap. However, their secret is soon uncovered by a mysterious figure named Kage Houshi, who is aware of their unique talents. She demands that Rekka be returned to her, asserting that he alone has the power to end her life. Despite her threats, Kage Houshi departs without further confrontation. Believing the danger has passed, Rekka and Yanagi resume their normal lives, unaware of the ancient ninja conspiracy that will soon threaten not only themselves but also their friends.