Manga Like Drifters

Negi Springfield, a ten-year-old wizard who has just graduated from Merdiana Magic Academy in Wales, has two goals: locating his missing father, the legendary Thousand Master, and becoming a Magister Magi—a wizard who aids the ordinary world with magic. To achieve this second objective, he receives one final task: teaching English at a Japanese middle school. To his shock and dismay, he discovers that his homeroom class consists of thirty-one girls, and he accidentally reveals his magical identity to one of them, Asuna Kagurazaka. Now forced to come to terms with her knowledge, Negi must work to keep his secret safe while dealing with magical threats emerging both inside and outside Mahora Academy, all while continuing his search for his lost father.

Train Heartnet is an easygoing bounty hunter—referred to as a "Sweeper"—with incredible sharpshooting skills. He works alongside his levelheaded partner Sven Vollfied, tracking down wanted criminals. Despite their abilities, the duo constantly struggles with money problems, which leads them to accept a job from Rinslet Walker, a beautiful and crafty thief for hire, along with a mysterious girl named Eve. The mismatched group soon uncovers a horrific plan to reshape the world, masterminded by someone Train knows and hates intensely. As the scheme gets underway, it becomes evident that behind the cheerful marksman's smile lies a tragic history and a deep craving for vengeance. Included one-shot: Volume 8: Stray Cat (pilot)

In a society where the flavor and texture of cuisine are considered extremely vital, a man with superhuman abilities is frequently hired by wealthy patrons and eateries to hunt for rare delicacies. With his timid companion, whose admiration for Toriko's greatness drives him to follow, he sets out to pursue the elusive and fearsome creatures needed to compose the ultimate dinner course.

High school student Yuugi Mutou spends his days being picked on by bullies between classes and his nights playing board games and solving puzzles in his bedroom. His love for games comes from his grandfather, who runs a game shop that also serves as their home. One night, Yuugi finally solves the Millennium Puzzle, an almost impossible challenge that releases his inner darkness and gives rise to a second personality: Yami Yuugi. When under extreme stress, Yuugi involuntarily transforms into this more daring and dangerous alter ego, and he begins operating as a vengeful vigilante, challenging bullies and wrongdoers to high-stakes games where losing leads to fates worse than death. Yuugi and his dark side befriend some of the very students who once tormented him, forming unbreakable bonds with them. However, the group must face off against foes far more dangerous than schoolyard thugs—enemies who use games for evil purposes and threaten the lives of Yuugi and his friends.

The final memory a high school girl has is of a strange explosion tearing through her classroom. After that disaster, she awakens reborn as a tiny spider hatchling, one of countless others inside a massive cave. On top of that, the world she has been reincarnated into operates on a point-based skill system, forcing her to gain levels as fast as possible if she wants to endure the hazardous surroundings and keep going against overwhelming odds. This marks the beginning of a little spider's struggle as she claws, bites, and schemes her way to the top. Compelled to face the mighty beings that rule the Great Elroe Labyrinth and the lands beyond, she will slowly discover the truth behind the mysterious fantasy realm and the explosion that brought her there.

After a long and arduous journey, the Hero finally reaches the Dark Lady's castle, only to be met with a request for aid. The Hero explains that the demons' war against humanity has caused thousands of deaths and brought even more suffering. The Demon Queen, however, counters that this war has united human society, providing empirical evidence that it has boosted population, production, the economy, and overall societal well-being. She further argues that ending the war would trigger a civil war causing even greater bloodshed. Convinced that the only realistic path to peace lies in joining forces with the Dark Lady, the Hero agrees to assist in her plans. Included one-shot: Volume 12: Level Hero!

After spending her entire life in captivity, sixteen-year-old Emma finally reaches the capital city Hawk Eye. The moment she arrives, every man in the city—including the king—becomes hopelessly infatuated with her, and she is nearly forced into marriage. A sorcerer named Shion, one of the youngest and most gifted in the nation, rescues her. Though they have met before, Emma does not remember him. Shion reveals that Emma is afflicted with the Echidna, a dark magic that appears once every five hundred years: a girl is born with her heart overflowing with such immense dark magic that it could destroy the world. With that power, someone could conquer the world, and Shion warns Emma that people will hunt her to steal her heart. However, there is a ritual that can remove the Echidna’s curse, though it demands a long and difficult journey. The first step of that ritual is for Emma and Shion to marry each other. Included one-shot: Volume 8: Karakuri Link

Ninja in Japan were traditionally known for their unwavering loyalty to their masters, but in the modern day, high school student Rekka Hanabishi—who proclaims himself a ninja—struggles to uphold that legacy. That changes when he rescues a gentle girl named Yanagi Sakoshita from a group of delinquents. After the incident, Rekka decides Yanagi is worthy to be his master and vows to protect her. As a sign of their bond, they reveal their deepest secrets: Yanagi possesses the ability to heal wounds quickly, while Rekka can summon flames with a snap of his fingers. But this exchange does not go unnoticed. A mysterious woman named Kage Houshi appears, aware of their powers, and threatens them. She insists Rekka must be returned to her, claiming he is the only one who can kill her. Though the pair hold their ground, Kage Houshi calmly departs before the situation escalates. Thinking the danger has passed, Rekka and Yanagi resume their daily lives, unaware that they are about to be drawn into a centuries-old ninja conspiracy that will put their own lives and those of their friends at risk.

In a world where gods live eternally, suras wield unmatched power, and humans are caught helplessly between them, a girl named Kubera—bearing a god's name—is born, prophesied to bring great change. When her peaceful village is consumed by fire, a mysterious magician named Asha rescues her. Together, they embark on a journey seeking answers and revenge.

The hero slays the Demon King, only to discover the Princess he intended to rescue is actually a Prince. Straight to NEETdom he goes—a life of lounging around watching anime sounds pretty great. But he gets swept into ancient legends, curses, and a convoluted scheme involving multiple kingdoms and many dragons. Through it all, he follows a path of whimsy, even if that means buddying up with so-called "villains."

In a world where magicians enchant bullets to perform magic—such as summoning mighty beasts—there once existed a witch so formidable that she dared to challenge the gods, and for that, she was cursed. Ten years before the story's present, that same witch defeated another magician in battle and, in doing so, rescued a young boy. He instantly fell in love with her and was inspired to wield guns as his "Sword of Justice." That boy was named Zero. When he came of age, he set out on a journey and found the woman who had saved his life... or so he thought. She is not the idealized figure he remembered; she is selfish, rude, arrogant, and significantly shorter. Yet, in moments when she feels Zero's love and self-sacrifice for her, she can unleash incredible power. Thus, the two embark together to discover a cure and uncover why the gods bothered to curse her at all.

The story of this web manga revolves around Bojji, a prince who is deaf and lacks physical strength, unable to even lift a child's sword. As the eldest son, he works hard and aspires to become the greatest king in the world. Yet people whisper behind his back, calling him "a useless prince" and saying "he can never be king." Bojji finds his first ever friend in "Kage" (meaning shadow)—a shadow lying on the ground that strangely understands Bojji well. (Kage is a survivor of the Kage assassin clan, nearly annihilated. No longer an assassin, Kage now makes a living through theft.) The narrative follows Bojji's coming-of-age as he encounters various people in his life, beginning with his fateful meeting with Kage.

The son of the hero and the ghost of the Demon King form a master-pupil bond. Eirth, the son of the hero who vanquished the Great Demon King, struggles with constant pressure to live up to expectations. No matter how hard he tries or what results he achieves, it is never enough for those around him. "I'm a disappointment compared to my father," or "Don't you know you're the son of the hero?!" He lives each day like this until he encounters his fate in the room that holds his father's sword. "Interesting. I will train you. I have nothing but free time now." Determined to get back at his parents and the world, Eirth receives exclusive personal training from the Demon King. In the days to come, his parents, the heroes of the past, his first love—the princess who is a childhood friend—the geniuses of the era, and the entire world will tremble before him.

The continent of Halkeginia is in constant turmoil—kingdoms, princedoms, duchies, and lordships all vie with one another to expand their territories. Nobles scheme and conspire to gain influence over their lieges or even foreign rulers. At the heart of Halkeginia lies the small yet vital kingdom of Tristein. Its most notable feature is the Tristein Academy of Magic, where nobles from across the world come to study magic and become magi. Though friendships may form across national borders within the academy, the question remains whether those bonds can survive the politics and power games of the outside world once the students leave. Louise is a student at Tristein Magical Academy, infamous for her utter failure at casting spells. One day, a ceremony is held in which each student must summon a being or entity to become their familiar. Louise’s familiar manifests as a boy named Hiraga Saito. Somehow, he was transported from his own world into hers, and shortly thereafter became her familiar.

The notorious quartet presses onward toward Shangri-La, facing fresh trials and adventures as they go. Their reputation travels ahead of them, but not always with the expected results. The Minus Wave, which supposedly drove every youkai in the region insane, may have spared one individual: Sanzou, Gojou, Hakkai, and Gokuu encounter a solitary guardian and the group of children under his protection. Fear and miscommunication cloud this segment of the journey, even among the members of Sanzou's team.

In the year 2100, virtual reality games are nearly indistinguishable from real life. Feng Lan decides to become the first player to choose a character of the opposite gender in the VRMMO "Second Life" to prove to her brother she can succeed without relying on "female advantages." However, after she upsets her family during a PvP match and encounters her real-life friends and acquaintances inside the game, can she manage to avoid further trouble while keeping her true identity hidden?

A girl named Rahzel is cast out of her home by her father, who tells her to go explore the world. Thus starts her travels—but she doesn't journey alone, as she meets a reserved young man named Alzeid, who is bent on avenging his father's murder. Alzeid and Rahzel clash like opposing elements, yet they feel an inexplicable pull toward each other, possibly from hidden affection or their mutual magical abilities. Together, the two unwilling partners move from town to town, employing their powers to aid those in need while searching for their own rightful places in the world.

In the realm known as Animal Country, countless animals inhabit the land, but humans are entirely absent—until an extraordinary infant is discovered by Monoko, a young raccoon. She takes it upon herself to raise the child as her own in a harsh environment where predators prey on the vulnerable. This volume also contains a bonus one-shot: Konjiki no Gash Bell!! Gaiden: Tomo.

Shinya is a mediocre student with no athletic skill, a cowardly nature, and an overall sense of worthlessness. One day, he encounters Haruna, a girl who may alter his destiny. She proclaims him the Messiah—the Lord's chosen one to rescue her world—and declares herself his shield. Could this be real? Is his lifetime of incompetence merely the counterbalance for such a monumental purpose? Is he truly the Messiah? And if so, can he possibly save himself, let alone an entire realm? Included one-shots: Volume 4: Night Keeper and Volume 6: Exorcist.

Two men from different backgrounds wash ashore on a deserted island at the edge of the East Blue Sea, united by a shared hunger for adventure. Portgaz D. Ace is determined to follow in his infamous father's footsteps as the daring captain of a pirate crew, while Masked Deuce becomes the reluctant first recruit of Ace's Spade Pirates. For these seafaring buccaneers, mere survival is insufficient—they seek treasure, thrills, and a path to the New World.

Cleo is a mercenary aiming to achieve an independent life, but the assignment meant to be his final one turned out to be far more than he anticipated. As he tries to escape, he encounters an unusual demi-human named Amber, who for reasons unknown has taken it upon herself to protect him.

After looting as many treasures as she can carry from a group of thieves, Lina Inverse—a self-proclaimed genius sorceress and beauty—bids farewell by launching a fireball into the middle of her unwitting benefactors' camp, then heads for Atlas City with dollar signs in her eyes. Not far along, the surviving bandits ambush her, seeking revenge. But before she can finish off these simple-minded thugs, a wandering mercenary appears, mistaking Lina for a damsel in distress. Lina gladly plays the part, letting the swordsman, Gourry Gabriev, handle all the work. Soon, however, she regrets her choice when Gourry insists on honorably escorting her the rest of the way. The thought makes her shudder, but when the original owners of her stolen goods come to reclaim them, Gourry proves more useful than any of their property. Realizing that the item they seek is being magically tracked and that some major figures are tied to what is quickly becoming a scandal, Lina understands that something far more valuable than money has landed in her hands.

The Sanzou Party has finally set foot in India. Within this unfamiliar land, the anomaly's influence runs wild, causing their skirmishes to grow increasingly fierce. A sorrowful fate from five hundred years ago also lies in store for them— What will they discover at the conclusion of their long, perilous journey?

Albus the Hero possesses the ability to rewind time, enabling him to dash through his quest to vanquish the Demon Lord—but what is the true price of a "perfect" outcome?