Best Supernatural Manga of 2022

Ruri Aoki is just another average high school student—until she wakes one morning to discover horns growing out of her head. Confused and unimpressed by the change, she shows them to her mother. However, her mother remains unfazed and reveals a shocking truth: Ruri is half-dragon! Although Ruri has no idea what to make of this sudden development, she decides to go to school like normal, hoping that another ordinary day awaits her. But it does not take long before her best friend, classmates, and homeroom teacher all notice something amiss. Swarmed by people requesting to look at, feel, and take selfies with her horns, Ruri realizes being a half-dragon is going to be much more chaotic than she expected.

Kanan, a female demon, infiltrates a high school with the goal of devouring some delicious human souls. She sets her sights on the perfect target, a teen boy named Kyogi Yoji, and goes for the kill—only to somehow end up in a relationship with him instead?! Kanan’s never been in love before, and this oddly innocent demon creates absolute chaos as the two venture into romance with a first date and beyond!

It's hard dating someone who won't give you the time of day. Su-ae Shim knows that better than anyone, having dated her indifferent boyfriend, Minu Kang, for years. She sometimes wishes she could be more like her charismatic stepsister, Ra-im, who seems to have it all. But life takes a turn for the weird when Su-ae discovers Jellypop, a sentient flip phone, in her locker. Jellypop has a lot to say about her love life, especially as Su-ae drifts further away from Minu and finds herself running into Minu's friend, Eunhyeok. Add to the mix a growing suspicion that Minu and Ra-im might be more than friends, and Su-ae might need a miracle to navigate the ups and downs of high school romance!

**Are you braver than a kindergartner? Find out with this horror manga that takes place in the most unlikely of places!** Kaya-chan is a notorious problem child in her kindergarten, but none of the adults know her secret–till Chie-sensei is put in charge and learns of Kaya-chan’s hidden ability to see evil spirits and vanquish them with a punch! What will happen to this five-year-old who gets in trouble when she’s only trying to help? *Source: Seven Seas Entertainment, Vol. 1*

Michi, plagued forever by her ability to see ghosts, pretends like she can't in order to avoid them at all costs. But recently she found a ghost she just can't ignore: Aizawa Honami, ex-classmate and ex-member of the famous idol group De:LPhinus, hanging around school from some lingering attachment. Still, no matter what ghost it is, Michi's not getting involved. Though while she steels her heart, her eyes keep coming back to Honami's bizarre antics and passionate fanservice...(?)

100 demon children fought to determine the new king of the demon world. Once the war ended, the new king was crowned, and the demon world was at peace... or so you thought! The shocking reality of the current-day demon world is now revealed—and deep in the maw of despair, three demon children make a dangerous gambit.

Kaoru Shabana's been coddled his whole life and yearns to remake himself into a splendid grown-up—a true man among men. Seeking a fresh start at achieving independence, he enrolls in a prestigious academy on a remote island. There, he meets Kanra, a tantalizingly tall young woman, who reveals that the school of his dreams is actually a nest of succubi! Reduced to little more than a devil's plaything, can Kaoru escape from this heavenly prison before he's sucked dry?!

Finally, he gets to live in a place of his own. But as he was settling into (adult) single life, he realizes that there's… "something" else in the room!?

Clouds blacken the sky and sheets of rain turn the mountain forest into a treacherous maze... A landslide crushes a razor wire fence, and buries a "NO TRESPASSING" sign... Two young siblings wander into a dark world where they do not belong, and a long, horrid shadow rears up to meet them- Anyway, so that's how we met Dara-san! She might look kinda scary, but just wait until you get to know her! "Look, I'm a god of misfortune, okay!? Aren't you kids gonna freak out about my grotesque visage!?"

Yokohama's Suribachi district is a lawless zone swarming with all kinds of people. To protect each other, a group of teenagers created a self-defense organization called Sheep, with 15-year-old Chuuya Nakahara as their "King." Thanks to Chuuya's powerful ability to control gravity, few dare oppose the Sheep. However, worrying news spread around Suribachi: the Port Mafia's deceased leader has been witnessed roaming around. His successor, Ougai Mori, sends his protege Osamu Dazai to uncover the truth. While investigating, Dazai runs into Chuuya, and a fight erupts between the two. But before Chuuya can deal the final blow, the Port Mafia captures him. Mori offers Chuuya a deal: if the teenager helps unravel the mystery behind his predecessor's alleged resurrection, the Port Mafia will not harm any of Sheep's members. Backed into a corner, Chuuya reluctantly accepts. As he and Dazai are paired together, they must overcome their disdain for each other to save Yokohama. Unfortunately, the appearance of Arahabaki, the "God of Calamity," threatens to hinder their plans.

What if a child who died at a very young age appeared just as she was? What if it was the work of a supernatural tanuki? This isn't a reunion. She's not real, but still... I want to cling to it. That lie is kind, yet saddening.

Ahreum Lee, who has precognitive dreams, started to recall the nightmares that she had already forgotten. In her notebook, she found things that she doesn't recall writing. "I never wrote anything like this! But... I'm sure this was my dream..." One by one, the monsters that she saw in her dreams, as well as people with special abilities, began to appear in reality.

For fans of horror comedy, this story of a freelancer slacker who buys a mansion full of ghosts is sure to terrify and amuse in equal measure! Join Kaoru as she becomes landlord for a house full of specters! Kaoru Shinonome, who had been living as a freelancer, invests her inheritance in property and buys a vast old condominium. Her dream life as a wealthy landlord is about to begin - but there are no living tenants, only spirits, and her new property is a rollercoaster ride of psychic phenomena. Kaoru embraces her new specter-filled life as the owner of Ghost Mansion and starts recruiting for new non-living residents!

“You’re gonna die in seven days.” Most people would break down in tears upon hearing such words from the Grim Reaper himself. But when Aibi, a terminally ill teenager, is given her fate, she simply smiles, thanks him for the warning, and even calls him kind—leaving the Reaper utterly baffled. No one acknowledged their existence until they found each other in this story about a love that blooms beyond death. *Source: Manga UP! Global*

Hana Ichise is from a branch family to one of five barrier-weaving magical clans who protect and support Japan. But in the eyes of her mother and father, she’s an afterthought compared to her talented older twin sister. When Hana’s true potential awakens at age fifteen, she decides to keep her newfound abilities a secret—including from her parents—so she can have a quiet life. But the powerful new head of the elite Ichinomiya clan, Saku Ichinomiya, is looking for a bride…and he has his eyes on Hana!

Socially awkward loner Kayato has an intense fear of being touched and finds making friends extremely difficult. When he and his high school classmates visit Hakodate for a field trip, he suffers through some attempts to engage with the others, until... Time stops for the entire world, but not for him. All the hustle and bustle of the city fades into an eerie veil of silence, leaving him the only soul left in motion–until he finds another in Akira, a sharp-tongued local delinquent. Though she's his total opposite, she begrudgingly agrees to help him solve the mystery. Their only lead is something Kayato's uncle said just before he died about a "world plucked out of time," as if preserved in amber. Hoping to find a clue among his late uncle's possessions in Tokyo, the two teens must travel through the frozen world.

Tsubaki Koton is a monster — a violent delinquent with a chilling past and a terrifying image to match. No other student dares to approach him, not even now he’s transferred to a new high school. His anti-heroic acts of selflessness end only in bloodshed and rumors that spiral out of control. But one night, he’s followed home by a stranger who sets out to change his life for good. This boy, stubborn and hauntingly beautiful, is the pure-hearted Kabuto Yuuki, with his stunning jewel-like eyes that see past Tsubaki’s fearsome charade. But although someone finally sees Tsubaki for who he truly is, Kabuto cannot be seen at all. After all, Kabuto is a ghost. *Source: TOKYOPOP, Vol. 1*

Tsukina is an average high school girl with a supernatural secret—one that even she is unaware of. After an encounter with a man named Hayate, Tsukina begins to realize she’s not entirely human. Her great athletic ability, her enhanced sight at night, even the reason she craves raw meat, all comes down to one answer: She’s a werewolf. But every answer leads her to more questions. Who is she really? What does any of this mean? Just where will Tsukina’s journey of self discovery lead her?

**One man’s life is forever altered when a late-night convenience store run leads him into the Yokai market. A supernatural manga series filled with ghosts, ghouls, demons, and more!** A man plagued by demons, Katagiri Jinpachi, and the curious yokai enthusiast known as “Ghost Sensei,” Harada Oriza. Bound by their connection to ‘the other side,’ their chronicle of eerie mysteries—both strange and chilling—begins here! *Source: Seven Seas Entertainment, Vol. 1*

Starr Hoshino, a high school boy living a carefree life in the countryside, has a unique ability: he can befriend any animal! While Starr enjoys spending time with animals, he hates being with people. One day, his childhood friend Kirari Yozora, who was troubled by his extreme personality, suddenly had a thought. What would Starr think if there were an animal that looked like a human? At that moment, a mysterious creature flies in with a roar. What emerges from the cloud of dust is a fearsome visitor with cat ears and a fluffy tail... Genius tamer vs. strong-will kemomimi in this mellow, fluffy erotic comedy!

University student Mahiru lived his whole life utilizing a special power that lets him read the future of anyone he touches. He has always found this power useful, that is until he meets Kurosawa, the newbie at his part-time job. Despite how Kurosawa's looks are absolutely Mahiru's type in every way, for some reason, Kurosawa vehemently pulls away at the slightest touch. When an accident on the stairs lead to a touch of hands between the two, Mahiru witnesses a future where the two of them kiss! Kurosawa then reveals that he has a power that brings bad luck to anyone he touches... but believes that Mahiru might be the key to lifting the curse!

I am a hungry Vampire. I longed to suck the blood of my destined one, which is said to be the finest, but somehow I satisfied my hunger on social media as an internet influencer. But one day, I got a hateful comment--. Based on the song Vampire by DECO*27

Sousuke Satou, 18 years old (elementary school graduate), was summoned to another world, defeated the demon king, and returned to Earth for the first time in several years. While he is unable to find a job anywhere and lives a part-time job, he encounters a battle between a "magician" and a "monster" who he thought did not exist on earth! Sousuke easily defeats monsters, but that power catches the attention of others, and he ends up getting involved in demon subjugation...?! The former strongest hero takes part in modern, supernatural battles!!

Taisho year 12 (1923). A tragedy occurring in Hinamizawa changes the fate of a lone girl and her friends. The turbulent early life of Oryou, head of the Sonozaki family, one of the Three Great Families, who would later be feared and known as Empress Sonozaki. A missing link connected to the original Higurashi story revealed now.

Da-Im, who was bullied by bullies chanced upon a game that was in his old phone that would change his life. An unbalanced strategy RPG game where one grows by ordering bullies to do things and recruiting kind people! The ultimate goal of this RPG game is to eliminate school violence from the world.

Tobi Otogiri, a second-year student in middle school, doesn't spend much time with his peers. Instead, he mostly chats in secret with his pal Baku, a mysterious backpack he received the day he last saw his older brother. Or at least, Tobi thought his chats were secret until a girl in his class named Ryuuko suddenly mentions Baku. Soon, strange things start happening at school, and the two of them realize the cause might be a creature only they can see… Thus begins an adventure blending reality and fantasy, human and nonhuman—a story about life eating life.

During the Edo period, the gods tasked Momotaro with exterminating demons that possessed and drained human life force with parasitic “bugs.” Alongside his loyal vassals—Kensuke, Saruhiko, and Yukijiro—Momotaro fought valiantly until one day, a powerful demon nearly annihilated them all. On the verge of death, a god spoke out: “Momotaro, you must strike that demon down. Power will accumulate in a peach from which you shall be reborn. Choose a vassal whom I’ll make immortal to protect you during your slumber.” Centuries later, in the modern Reiwa era, the newly reincarnated Momotaro awakens… in the body of a chicken?! From Mochi, the creator of “Cuticle Detective Inaba” and “The Witch's Servant and the Demon Lord's Horn”, comes a thrilling Japanese-style reincarnation fantasy! *Source: Manga UP! Global*

Osuke's excited about finally getting to live on his own, but on his first day in his new apartment, he finds himself kicked out onto the street! So, when a real estate agent appears out of nowhere offering him a beautiful, new place (with just a couple conditions), he jumps at the chance. But when he opens the door, a drop-dead gorgeous blond guy pops out! It turns out living with him is one of the conditions! His name is Nanami, and he tells Osuke that, not only are ghosts real, but Osuke himself is a magnet for all things supernatural...

In Canada, nestled between a serene lake and the mountains, there is a mysterious hotel run by an elegant man and a cheerful maid. Their guests are the spirits of the dead on their last stop before eternal rest.

Daiki Kurosu is just an ordinary high school boy. He worries about his grades and doesn't mind how his little sister likes to mess with him. However, Daiki feels like something is missing in such a normal life. One day, Daiki felt intense palpitations coming from a strange girl on the street. She is a witch from another world, living in hiding...! The long-awaited manga adaptation of the Kakuyomu contest-winning novel "Irinoku" has begun!

Rose escapes from her own world... and ends up on "Sado Island"? This is the start of a daily-life comedy where she and Sana, a girl who lives on the island, try to make the most of every day!

The hit song by the popular music group TUYU now has a manga adaptation! *"Protect that girl from an untimely death."* That is the mission given to me and my senpai by the heavenly realm. What kind of a job is it...... to come to Earth to protect some stupid human? She's just an ordinary girl......? Why do we, heavenly angels, have to do such a thing! Senpai must have been thinking that way, too, or so I thought—?

Hoshimori Maya is a young exorcist deemed a failure and mocked by those around him. Through god's guidance, he travels to another world, joins the hero party, and together, they fulfill their duty of defeating the Demon King before he returned to the current day. However, the one waiting for him was man burning for vengeance, a new battle.

Yumeo is an incubus, but he is a loner at school. One day, Yumeo's mother, a succubus, tells him it's time to “lose his virginity.” So he tries to go after the gal who is rumored to be the biggest slut in class…? It's a cute and wholesome romantic comedy between a bitchy gal and a shy incubus!

Choi Woori has spent the last three years living alone, and the only remedy to her loneliness is the company of her five-year-old poodle mix, Maru. But one morning, something miraculous happens: standing on her bed is a five-year-old girl calling her "big sister"—Maru has turned into a human child! Woori barely has time to adjust to the whole situation, as Maru has kept some of her puppy-like habits. She still tries to bark, she grabs stuff with her teeth, and their daily walks are slightly more challenging without a leash. With her boundless energy and irresistible charm, Maru often attracts the attention of their somewhat eccentric neighbors, promising that loneliness in Woori's life is now a thing of the past.

A child born to become a shaman with the fate of putting the world in chaos. To let go of his greed and refuse god, he's trying to become an ordinary office worker. Choi Yeonghoon, the one who can see destiny through physiognomy (face fortune reading) and fortune telling. Will he succeed in becoming an ordinary office worker?

Rei finds himself teaching at a school for demi-humans who want to become full-fledged human beings! Can someone who dislikes humans teach others about humankind?

Years ago, vampire Im Su-I immersed herself in the human world and found true love that quenched her thirst for blood. Fast forward to the present, she is now the mother of three very handsome boys; the reliable oldest, Seung-Hyeon, the playboy CEO, Yu-Seong, and the trouble-maker youngest, Hyeo-Seong. Although they are half-human, they still have some vampire traits that are hard to shake off. Will these boys be able to find happiness amongst the humans, as their mother did?

The story revolves around the rumor of an old cafe in Kamakura. At the Bakeneko Club, customers can meet their lost cats. Maya and Gakuto are two workers at this cafe who encounter the pet owners led by this strange rumor.

Touko Tsukishiro inherited the power of the "Nightblade Eye," which allows her see and exterminate evil spirits. She helps out at her grandmother's antique store "Janomeya" by conducting exorcism rituals. Touko travels to the island of Mizuhai, to investigate a case where "the chief priest of the shrine has not woken up for a month," and she is surprised by the beauty of the sleeping priest they call "Kiyora-sama"...?

Yeon is a powerful gumiho with a distrust for love and an even bigger distrust towards humans, but what will happen when she gets involved with Dong-i, a poor painter who defies all her expectations of human nature? Will Yeon finally get the happy ending she deserves, or will she pay the price for falling in love with a mortal?

In the Holy Kingdom of Talitelud, the second prince welcomes his precious newborn Yulucia as a blessing—but no one suspects the truth: she’s a devil in disguise. Once a fearsome demon of the shadowy realm, Yulucia longed for a brighter world filled with family, friends, and light. Defying her dark origins, she tore through a summoning gate and was reborn as a human baby. Now revered as the prophesied Saint, Yulucia hides her demonic hunger beneath an innocent facade. But how long can she keep her secret? As dangerous schemes close in and whispers of her true nature spread, Yulucia must balance her love for humanity with the darkness that still resides within. And while she may have escaped the shadows, they are never far behind—and neither is her hunger. She was in the Holy Kingdom. She felt fearful: while she was indeed a demon, she only had the strength of a baby. Her being a demon, if discovered, would be terrible. Was she a human or a demon? Would she be able to survive from here on out?

Eun-Seo and Myeong-Jin are two childhood friends who grew apart as they got older, but things take an unexpected turn when Eun-Seo gets a packet of jelly beans from a mysterious old lady. The next morning, Eun-Seo becomes the size of a little bean himself! However, the only person Eun-Seo can ask for help is Myeong-Jin. Life is suddenly so different for Eun-Seo; Will they be able to find out why he shrunk, and bring Eun-Seo back to his normal size? And what will this do to their friendship?

Faced with a series of tragedies caused by the inhuman “SekiJyou”, a detective puts her life on the line! Detective Shiromine lost her mother in a string of mysterious murders where “Rope-Shaped Red Crystals” were always left at the scene. While searching for the murderer, she meets Saibara, who is in charge of the case, and her daily life changes drastically. Just what’s the truth entangled in those red ropes?

A collection of short stories featuring the Medicine Seller during the Edo Period.

More than a decade ago, an unknown virus that causes zombification after death suddenly spread throughout the world. Zombies are supposed to be dead, but they still move around normally. In such a world, people have learned to live with the virus. Harumi Anno, a high school girl, Koichi Toyama, a salaryman at a black company, and the Aikawas, who are living a cold married life....... This drama depicts the "lives" of these people who have become zombies!

The "Child of Araragi Incident", a mass murder that would later send shockwaves through society. Desperate to solve the mystery, Detective Masato Seto forces an unauthorized sting operation. But just as he grasps a fragment of the truth, he commits an irreversible mistake... "Can a sin ever truly be atoned for?" Centered around a rehabilitation ward, this is a story of true recovery for both mind and body. A groundbreaking new medical manga begins here!!

Eight-year old Mari meets a mysterious girl named Michika in a bamboo grove during the summer. Michika, who seems to live by different rules than normal people, inadvertently takes something very important away from Mari's classmate and bully, Ishizaki. Feeling responsible, Michika invites Mari to step into a world beyond words, where understanding takes a different form.

This new arc is set in Munich, Germany in 2016.

Deep in the mountains, where few people venture, Nak-Bin lives alone with his shaman mother. Unlike Nak-Bin, who longs to venture out into the world, his mother always dissuades him. It is precisely because of the immense shamanic power Nak-Bin possesses. She only wishes for her son to live an ordinary life. Despite her efforts, one day, Nak-Bin's power erupts uncontrollably. Nak-Bin summons the gods one after another. His mother desperately fights the gods, but is ultimately overwhelmed by their overwhelming power. Just as a mighty ancient god is about to kill his mother, young Nak-Bin steps forward to block the god. The god, impressed by his purity and courage, withdraws while simultaneously delivering an ominous prophecy to Nak-Bin. He is the chosen shaman of the ‘Primordial God’, a being who might bring about the world's destruction.

Thanks to Buddha... you can do all the pervy shit you want! A Buddha suddenly appears in some guy's dream. And it looks like he's handing out some items... 1. A potion that lets you become a pair of undies for a day. 2. A wall ass summoning machine. 3. Butter that you have to lick the moment you see it. These were just some of the miraculous items that made all kinds of naughty things possible! A shameless and outrageous gag manga that's blowing up on social media is getting its highly anticipated book release, complete with a brand new, exclusive chapter!

The main story has concluded but what happens after that? The fate of Takamiya-kun, Higari-san, and Kasumi-chan, the future of the KMM group, the true enemy of the chairman, and the continuing story. The history that was left behind... We'll show you all the stories that were left untold! Including the first manuscript within the book, the rich side stories of Witch Craft Works begin!

When shut-in otaku Honnezaka Arumi gets thrown into an elite all-girls boarding school, life becomes hell on earth. And to make matters worse, each student at the academy gains a special kind of magic—or more like a curse, really. Arumi suddenly finds herself blurting out thoughts she never would've dreamed of saying aloud before. Luckily, there's a way to rid oneself of this magic. But unlucky for her, it involves a long and hard process.

Jiro is a young man who was unsatisfied with his life until one day, he obtained the power to freely manipulate the dreams he has each night. Now, everything in his dreams goes just as he desires... Until his world takes a complete about-face when a mysterious person called "the World Doctor" appears in his dream, points to Jiro and tells him, "You're a disease that's ruining the world!" Meanwhile in the real world, a mysterious and beautiful girl named Yumiri Amagami has just transferred into his school. She promptly steals a kiss from his lips and declares, "Starting today, you are my boyfriend!" This strange encounter then leads Jiro - and the rest of the world - to an unexpected fate...

"Kamikakushi Inc." - a company that claims to make people vanish without a trace, disguising it as an accident. Arata Kagei, a struggling member of a phone scam group, is dragged by his senior to request Kamikakushi Inc.'s services to eliminate a target. But the true nature of this company is far more shocking than anyone could imagine - their real job is to introduce individuals to some very unexpected clients! Brace yourself for a dark suspense thriller where the mundane world collides with the supernatural!

The manga is set in the first half of the '90s, and centers on the adventure of a group of kids after they make contact with a mysterious being.

A mysterious general store that sells people's "feelings." The customers who come to the store are destined for fates unknown, as the owner looks upon them with a cold gaze.

A few days ago, a disappearance occurred at a karaoke bar. Aoki Tokiya, who works there part-time, becomes embroiled in even more bizarre incidents. Meanwhile, Midorima, who is investigating the disappearance, has his eye on the culprit, but his identity remains a mystery... Members of the game commentator group "White Tails" appear in this story, depicting the battle between Tsukumo-shi and the yokai!!