Manga Like The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System: Ren Zha Fanpai Zijiu Xitong

Eight hundred years ago, Xie Lian was a noble Crown Prince of pure lineage, a favored child of Heaven with limitless promise. Yet after ascending to godhood and amassing tens of thousands of devotees, his fortunes took a drastic turn. He was cast down again and again, sinking to the very depths. Eight centuries later, Xie Lian ascends once more—but this time, he has no worshippers and no offerings of incense. One day, while returning from collecting scraps, he brings a mysterious young man home. That young man is none other than Hua Cheng, the Ghost King whose very name makes others tremble in fear.

Five years have passed since the fourth prince of the kingdom vanished without a trace. An official announcement now declares that any boy caught using that name must be turned over to the authorities, sparking a search for anyone called Wolfgang. Wolfgang Goldenleonard knows exactly who he is, and he understands that the hunt for him continues. He is also aware that those seeking him intend to kill him. Since his mother's death, he has been in hiding, forming close ties with the street orphans. But when threats are made against those children, Wolfgang has no choice but to expose himself. Once his identity becomes public, he is brought to the palace of his brutal father. Inside the palace, Wolfgang clings to his hatred for the man who fathered him. He refuses to act like a proper Goldenleonard prince and deliberately breaks every rule he can. He is constantly reminded that he must never covet anything belonging to the king, yet his rebellious spirit and fiery temperament have already drawn the attention of the king's favorite catamite, Shin Soohyuk. Shin sees Wolfgang as a catalyst for change—the spark that might ignite the flames of rebellion. In exchange for a promise to set Shin free, Wolfgang agrees to become his pawn.

The work of a Shinigami never ends. Asato Tsuzuki serves as a "Guardian of Death" in the Ministry of Hades, tasked with guiding departed souls to the afterlife. However, stubborn spirits and human wickedness constantly hinder his efforts. Between these troublesome cases, will he ever earn a bonus—or is he doomed to eternally repay damages?

Pamela is a tarot card reader who offers assistance to supernatural beings navigating the human world. She aids anyone who comes to her, whether it’s a cat stricken with love, a vampire who spends his immortal life fleeing from his one true love, an unattractive waitress seeking the man of her dreams, or a magician who crafts a humanoid doll to serve the woman he loves. Despite her kindhearted nature, Pamela harbors a profound secret she must confront before she can pass into the next life.

Mitsuya Souma is a first-year student who has never been allowed to make his own choices; his mother decides everything for him in an attempt to protect him from past family tragedies. The only escape and freedom he feels comes from playing the violin given to him by his bedridden grandfather, Yoshimitsu. Yoshimitsu's life is drawing to a close, and one night the dreaded phone call arrives about his sudden decline in health. At the hospital, Mitsuya has an argument with his mother, but their fight is violently interrupted when an earthquake strikes the city. Mitsuya tumbles down the stairs, strikes his head, and loses consciousness. When he awakens, he has been sent back in time to the Taishou era, surrounded by his grandfather's family and friends. Disoriented and struggling to adapt, he decides he must fix his grandfather's biggest regret. But Mitsuya has no idea where to start. He must find his way while navigating a growing relationship with Jin Kasuga—his grandfather's best friend—and escalating family turmoil.

A new era has started. Wolfgang Goldenleonard, once a bastard prince, has ascended to become the emperor of his realm. Alongside the throne's authority, he has also won the affection of Shin Soohyuk, the individual who molded him into the ruler he is now. Yet the kingdom still has far to go before fully accepting its new sovereign. Facing doubts about Wolfgang's leadership and the ongoing danger of an uprising, Wolfgang and Shin must vigilantly guard the throne, doing whatever it takes to protect His Majesty. Before long, however, their unstable bond might become a hindrance to their schemes and to Shin's own aspirations.

Everyone is familiar with the story of Shahrazad and her captivating tales from the Arabian nights. For a thousand and one nights, she kept the mad Sultan engaged with the exploits of Aladdin, Ali Baba, Sinbad, genies, and countless other magical beings. But what if Shahrazad were actually a boy desperate to save his sister's life? What strange measures would he take to ensure he lives long enough to finish his story? This fresh spin on one of the greatest classic folktales might just keep you up for another One Thousand and One Nights.

Yuuri Shibuya led a fairly ordinary existence until the day he tried to defend a classmate from a group of bullies and ended up shoved headfirst into a toilet. Rather than simply getting soaked, he was pulled under and suddenly found himself in a world resembling medieval Europe. Even stranger, he was informed that he must become the next Maou (Demon King) solely because of his black hair and black eyes. The Maou rules over the Mazoku (Demon tribe), who coexist uneasily with the humans of this realm. To the dismay of his new subjects, Yuuri is nothing like the leaders they are used to. He is compassionate, thoughtful, devoted to justice, and refuses to resolve disputes through violence—hardly the ideal ruler for a nation teetering on the edge of war. Now Yuuri must learn to be a worthy Maou while adjusting to the customs and culture of this land, all as tensions between humans and Mazoku escalate to a breaking point.

Guts, once a mercenary and now called the Black Swordsman, hunts for revenge. After a brutal childhood, he at last discovers someone he admires and thinks he can rely on, but everything shatters when that person strips Guts of everything he holds dear to satisfy his own ambitions. Branded for death, Guts is doomed to a fate where demonic entities chase him without mercy. Embarking on a bleak journey filled with misfortune, Guts—wielding an enormous blade and inhuman strength—allows nothing, not even mortality itself, to halt him until he can behead the one who erased his and his lover's humanity. Included one-shot: Volume 14: Berserk: The Prototype

Alchemists are individuals blessed with knowledge and natural talent, allowing them to manipulate and transform matter through their craft. However, despite the vast potential of their art, alchemy is far from omnipotent as many believe. Human transmutation is a forbidden practice, and anyone who dares attempt it faces severe repercussions. Nevertheless, siblings Edward and Alphonse Elric choose to break this great taboo in hopes of bringing their mother back to life. Their attempt ends in failure, and they pay a terrible price for their hubris: Edward loses his left leg, while Alphonse loses his entire body. To make matters worse, Edward sacrifices his right arm to bind his brother's soul into a suit of armor. Years later, the young alchemists journey across the nation in search of the Philosopher's Stone, aiming to reclaim their original bodies using its power. Yet their quest for the legendary stone leads them to uncover far more sinister secrets than they ever anticipated.

Twenty-Fifth Bam lived in solitude for his entire life until he met Rachel. But now, Rachel has made up her mind to climb the Tower, and she is prepared to leave Bam behind to achieve that goal. After Rachel vanishes behind a curtain of light, Bam chases after her, determined to ascend the Tower in the hope of reuniting with her. However, the Tower is a perilous realm filled with ancient mysteries, terrifying monsters, and malicious people. Each floor is overseen by an Administrator who subjects the daring challengers to grueling trials that test their every limit. When he confronts Headon, the Administrator of the first floor, Bam discovers that he is an "Irregular"—someone who was not chosen by the Tower but managed to enter it on his own, an extremely uncommon occurrence within the Tower. Despite this revelation, his course remains clear. Whether it is wealth, power, glory, or even being reunited with Rachel, every desire can be fulfilled at the pinnacle of the Tower.

The Abyss is a chasm of unfathomable depth—one girl and a robot brave its perils to uncover the truth. The town of Orth is unique, built around the rim of the vast Abyss, a marvel that has never been fully explored. Those who descend too far never return, but those daring enough to journey into its territories are called "Cave Raiders" and are revered as legends. In this town lives a young girl named Riko, the daughter of one of the most renowned Cave Raiders of all time, who vanished on an expedition years ago. One day, Riko's life changes when she encounters a strange robot named Reg, who appears to come from within the Abyss. Taking this as a sign from her mother, who is trapped at the bottom of the Abyss, Riko ventures into its depths alongside Reg, prepared to face all the dangers that lie within.

The Demon King has been vanquished, and the triumphant hero party returns home before splitting up. The four—mage Frieren, hero Himmel, priest Heiter, and warrior Eisen—look back on their decade-long journey as the time to say goodbye arrives. But time flows differently for elves, so Frieren watches her companions slowly die one by one. Before his death, Heiter manages to pass a young human apprentice named Fern onto Frieren. Driven by the elf's enthusiasm for collecting all kinds of magic spells, the two set off on a seemingly wandering trip, returning to the places that the heroes of old once visited. Along the way, Frieren gradually faces her remorse over missed chances to build deeper bonds with her now-departed comrades.

In ages past, six meteorites struck Earth, giving rise to six moons and leaving only a solitary island behind. Those unable to reach the island sank into the ocean, where over eons they gradually transformed into crystal. After countless millennia, 28 of these crystallized beings—called the Lustrous—emerged from the depths and now inhabit the island. Under the guidance of the wise Kongou-sensei, they must protect themselves from the seemingly endless hordes of Lunarians, moon-dwellers who seek to harvest the gems' valuable bodies to craft weapons and jewelry. Houseki no Kuni follows Phosphophyllite, a young gem nearing its three-hundredth birthday. Clumsy, extremely fragile, and devoid of any noticeable talent, it is among the weakest gems, unable to contribute meaningfully to the fight against the Lunarians. Yet as the battle against these otherworldly invaders continues, it soon learns that power comes at a price no one should ever have to bear.

Yuuichirou Amane loses his parents at eight years old and is taken in by the Hyakuya Orphanage, where he struggles to connect with his new "family." However, that becomes the least of his problems when a massive pandemic suddenly breaks out, killing everyone above the age of 13. Exploiting the chaos, vampires that had previously remained hidden underground rise up and enslave the surviving humans, using them as livestock to harvest blood. Four years later, Yuuichirou and his family have grown accustomed to life under vampire control, though Yuuichirou still harbors a desire to kill all vampires and put an end to their oppression. This frequently causes friction with fellow orphan Mikaela Hyakuya, who stresses the importance of using wit and resourcefulness to survive. Having gained favor among high-ranking vampires, Mikaela acquires inside information and uses it to orchestrate a daring escape. But during the attempt, the group of orphans is intercepted by vampire officer Ferid Bathory, who proceeds to massacre them. Yuuichirou is the sole survivor to reach the surface, where he is found by the Moon Demon Company, a military unit dedicated to hunting vampires. Given an invitation to join, Yuuichirou accepts without hesitation, finally gaining a chance to achieve his goals and avenge his family.

Despite her ability to perceive supernatural beings, Chise Hatori has never seen herself as fortunate. Abandoned by her parents as a child, her life has been defined by hardship, eventually forcing her to sell herself at a slave market in hopes of finding somewhere to belong. Presented to buyers as a rare "Sleigh Beggy"—individuals with an extraordinary sensitivity to magical energy—Chise's final chance arrives in the form of Elias Ainsworth, an enigmatic magus who is more beast than human. Instead of treating her as property, he chooses to take her on as his apprentice and, at the same time, his bride. Chise is not only physically transported to Elias's home in the English countryside but also introduced to a realm where fairies and dragons are commonplace. However, she soon discovers that her new life holds as much to dread as it does to admire. And at the core of everything lies the unsettling uncertainty of whether she has ended up in the grasp of something far more sinister than her own inner demons.

Kind-hearted Syaoran has been close friends with Sakura, the princess of the Clow Kingdom who possesses a unique power that can alter the world. When a mysterious figure tries to take control of Sakura's ability, her memories are scattered across different dimensions in the form of feathers. In order to save Sakura, Syaoran turns to the Dimensional Witch for help and encounters two other travelers—Kurogane and Fai D. Flourite. Kurogane, a skilled fighter and ninja, was exiled from his home world and desires to return. On the other hand, Fai, a magician from Celes, wishes to travel across dimensions to escape his home and past. As the cost for crossing dimensions, each of the three must offer their most treasured possession. For Sakura's sake, Syaoran agrees to sacrifice their relationship as payment to the Dimensional Witch. With strong resolve, Syaoran, Kurogane, and Fai set out on a journey through many worlds to battle their fated doom.

Leaving a convenience store, Subaru Natsuki steps into a bustling town filled with humans and demi-humans. With dragons and carriages serving as transportation, this place is clearly not the modern-day Japan he knows. But as someone who spends his time absorbed in comics and games, Subaru figures he must be a protagonist in this new fantasy world, wielding incredible magical powers. To his disappointment, that isn't the case, and things quickly take a turn for the worse when he runs into a gang of thugs. Fortunately, a silver-haired beauty named Satella rescues him, all while searching for her stolen insignia. Grateful for her help, Subaru offers to assist in the search, which eventually leads them to a pawn shop. Assuming the insignia was traded for money, Subaru enters the shop hoping to negotiate with the owner about the stolen item. But instead of the insignia, they find a brutal assassin, and the encounter ends in their deaths. However, rather than waking up in the afterlife, Subaru is stunned to find himself standing alone in the middle of daytime, as if he had never left the town at all. And so, his life in another world mysteriously begins for a second time.

Shirayuki, a well-known herbalist from Tanbarun, catches the unwanted eye of the kingdom's vain prince, Raji Shenazard, due to her distinctive red hair. When faced with the distasteful demand to become his concubine, she cuts off her hair and escapes the country overnight. While fleeing through the forest, she crosses paths with Zen Wistalia, the prince of the neighboring country of Clarines. After Zen eats a poisoned apple that Prince Raji sent to recapture Shirayuki, she quickly uses her herbal knowledge to heal him. Accompanied by Zen and his companions Kiki and Mitsuhide, Shirayuki travels to Clarines, where she hopes to build a future as a court apothecary. As her feelings for Zen grow beyond mere friendship, the two must navigate their different social standings while striving toward their individual goals. Included one-shots: Volume 1: Hachigatsu no Shikisai (Colorful Seasons of August) Volume 2: Bokura wo Tsunaide. (Connect Us) Volume 13: Shizuku no Saki ni (Beyond the Drops) Volume 14: Natsuyasumi 00-nichime (00 Days of Summer Vacation)

A melody lingers in Mafuyu Satou's mind. As he holds a guitar, that tune circles endlessly, crying out with regret, longing, and loss. Yet his distant, dreamy expression hides his true emotions from everyone. A chance meeting with classmate Ritsuka Uenoyama might finally give Mafuyu the encouragement to make his voice heard. Uenoyama plays guitar for a band whose members also include gentle bassist Haruki Nakayama and rough-looking drummer Akihiko Kaji. Without a singer, their makeshift group has managed as an instrumental-only act. But their opportunity to climb higher might come when Uenoyama hears Mafuyu's singing—captivated, he invites the hesitant Mafuyu to join. Working in a band is no easy feat; emotions often threaten to tear it apart, yet they can also draw its members closer. With Uenoyama's support, Mafuyu may finally find a way to express the feelings struggling to escape from within his heart.

A young traveling merchant named Kraft Lawrence has grown used to days of wandering and trading with few companions. That changes one unusual day when he finds a naked, wolf-like girl sleeping in his wagon. The beautiful girl, who calls herself Holo, claims to be a local wolf deity worshiped by the villagers as the God of Good Harvest. Year after year, she ensured bountiful harvests, but she has grown tired of fulfilling the wishes of the ungrateful locals. Holo strikes a deal with Lawrence: if he helps her escape the villagers, she will gladly assist him in his merchant ventures. Together, they travel from town to town seeking business, and Lawrence comes to learn both the benefits and hardships of traveling with a proud and cunning wolf goddess.

Within the novel The Lovely Princess, the secondary character Athanasia de Alger Obelia is the most tragic of all. She lost her mother at birth, and her father, Emperor Claude, never gave his daughter even a trace of affection. Always longing for even a fragment of parental love, she eventually gets framed for a crime and executed on the orders of her beloved father. When a woman from modern-day Korea falls asleep after taking sleeping pills, she wakes up in the infant body of Athanasia. Knowing the dreadful future ahead of her, she decides to keep out of her tyrannical father's way so she never provokes his anger. But fate is unkind, and she meets him at just five years old. With her original plan abandoned, she now focuses on making herself so endearing to her father that he would never consider hurting her. Yet, as many people work toward their own goals, her scheme falls into disorder—Athanasia's biological "sister" Jennette Margarita desires a family, high-ranking nobles compete for power, and a shadow from Claude's past threatens to destroy everything he holds dear.

Kind-hearted Akira Fudou has always been easily taken advantage of. When he meets his childhood friend Ryou Asuka again by chance, Ryou reveals the terrifying truth behind his father's research: demons are real and intend to reclaim the earth. Wanting to help his friend protect humanity, Akira agrees to go to the Black Sabbath, a debauched and corrupt party, in order to attempt fusion with a demon. A brush with death leads him to merge with Amon, a demon feared even among his own kind. This union creates Devilman, a being that combines Amon's raw power with Akira's compassionate soul. After fusing with Amon, Akira uses his newfound abilities to battle the demons, desperate to prevent the collapse of all human civilization.

Usagi Tsukino is a lively 14-year-old student at Juuban Municipal Junior High School. She would rather eat junk food and play video games than hit the books, and her grades reflect that. She's quick to cry over both unfair teasing and well-deserved scolding. She seems destined to be seen as nothing more than a lazy crybaby—until she meets a black cat. Given a special brooch by the cat, named Luna, Usagi can transform into a guardian of justice known as Sailor Moon! Her mission is to defend the Earth from all evil, locate a missing princess, and find a sacred treasure called the Mystical Silver Crystal. Whether she wants it or not, her glittering transformation sets the stage for crossing paths with the mysterious Tuxedo Mask, gaining new allies, and embracing responsibility in this beloved magical girl classic.