Manga Like Killing Me/Killing You

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

The man known as the King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger, is scheduled for execution by the World Government. However, right before his death, he reveals the existence of a massive treasure called One Piece, hidden somewhere in the vast ocean known as the Grand Line. Declaring that anyone capable of reaching it can claim One Piece, the King of the Pirates is put to death, sparking the Great Age of Pirates. Twenty-two years later, a young man named Monkey D. Luffy is prepared to start his own journey, seeking One Piece and aiming to become the new King of the Pirates. With only a straw hat, a tiny boat, and a stretchy body, he begins a fantastic voyage to find his own crew and a worthy ship that will carry them across the Grand Line in pursuit of the highest status on the seas.

A decade ago, "the Gate" opened, bridging the real world with a realm of magic and monsters. To fight these vicious creatures, ordinary humans gained superhuman abilities and became known as "Hunters." Twenty-year-old Sung Jin-Woo is one such Hunter, but he is called the "World's Weakest" due to his abysmal power compared to even a lowly E-Rank. Nevertheless, he tirelessly hunts monsters in low-level Gates to cover his mother's medical expenses. This miserable existence changes when Jin-Woo—believing himself the sole survivor doomed to die in a mission that goes horribly wrong—wakes up in a hospital three days later to see a mysterious screen floating before him. This "Quest Log" orders Jin-Woo to complete an absurdly harsh training regimen or face a suitable penalty. Initially hesitant because of the quest's difficulty, Jin-Woo soon discovers that it might just turn him into one of the most formidable Hunters in the world.

Whenever Naruto Uzumaki declares that he will one day become the Hokage—the highest rank a ninja can achieve in the Village Hidden in the Leaves—nobody believes him. From the moment he was born, the villagers have shunned and mocked him. Their hostility is not due to Naruto's loud personality, his troublemaking, or his lack of skill as a ninja, but because a monster dwells within him. Before Naruto's birth, the fearsome Nine-Tailed Fox attacked the village. To halt its destruction, the Fourth Hokage gave his own life to seal the demon inside the newborn Naruto. Thus, when Naruto is placed on Team 7—alongside his fellow genin Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno, led by experienced ninja Kakashi Hatake—he is forced to cooperate with others for the very first time. Through intense training and dangerous missions, Naruto must discover what it truly means to be part of a team and forge his own path toward becoming a respected ninja acknowledged by his village.

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.

Hidden treasures, unknown riches, unexplored frontiers—the mysterious unknown holds a powerful allure for those captivated by its magic. Such people are called Hunters. Gon Freecss dreams of becoming a Hunter in order to find his father, a man who left him behind to chase a life of adventure. But the path is far from easy: only one in a hundred thousand candidates passes the Hunter Exam, and even that is merely the first hurdle. During the exam, Gon forms friendships with others aiming for the same goal: the mysterious Killua, Kurapika consumed by a desire for revenge, and Leorio, who hopes to become a doctor. A world of excitement and danger lies ahead, and those who welcome it with open arms may rise to become the greatest Hunters of all.

During the Middle Ages, humanity lives in constant fear and paranoia. The word "Yoma" is whispered with dread, describing monstrous creatures that crave human flesh. Even more terrifying than their appetite is their ability to change shape and absorb the memories of their victims, making anyone—even family—a potential threat. The only effective means to destroy Yoma are the warriors of the Organization, commonly called "Claymore." These half-human, half-Yoma female fighters are sent to cleanse villages of Yoma infestations. Their existence is lonely and perilous; each mission could be their last. In the scarce time between battles and long journeys, they struggle increasingly to resist their Yoma instincts and preserve their humanity. The villagers, aware of this, pay for their protection reluctantly and regard their saviors with contempt. Claymore follows Clare, a stoic low-ranking Claymore, on her arduous quest for personal vengeance. Along the way, she discovers unexpected truths about the world—from the camaraderie and hope shared by her fellow warriors to the sinister secrets behind the Claymore Organization itself.

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 mystical Abyss, a terrifying realm reminiscent of a broken toy box, is home to monstrous creatures known as Chains. Most people dismiss it as a mere fairy tale, used to frighten misbehaving children. Oz Vessalius, the cheerful and mischievous heir to the noble Vessalius family, was one of those skeptics—until his coming-of-age ceremony. There, the mysterious Baskerville Clan suddenly appears and condemns him to the Abyss for a sin he neither committed nor understands. In an effort to escape, Oz forms a contract with Alice, a unique Chain capable of taking human form. As Oz struggles to uncover the truths behind his sin, the nature of the Abyss, and a tragedy that occurred a century ago, he and his allies find themselves confronted by the Baskervilles and echoes of the past. Meanwhile, his journey home is haunted by unrelenting despair. Included one-shot: Volume 8: Pandora Hearts (pilot)

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.

A headstrong 16-year-old girl named Bulma is searching for the seven legendary Dragon Balls—magical orbs scattered across the world that grant one wish to whoever gathers them all. Her only desire is to obtain the perfect boyfriend. During her journey, she meets Gokuu Son, a powerful orphan who has hardly ever interacted with anyone besides her. Gokuu happens to own one of the Dragon Balls, a keepsake from his late grandfather. In exchange for it, Bulma asks him to join her travels. Alongside Bulma, Gokuu encounters a world entirely foreign to him. Fierce enemies also seek the Dragon Balls for themselves, forcing Gokuu to push past his limits to protect Bulma and the friends they gradually make. Yet Gokuu harbors secrets unknown even to him; his incredible strength comes from a mysterious origin that endangers the people he comes to cherish. As his martial arts skills flourish, Gokuu attracts even stronger adversaries whose evil schemes may collapse under his power. He embarks on an endless path of combat training, determined to defend his loved ones and the very fate of the planet.

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.

Kim Dokja has never seen himself as the hero of his own existence. True to the meaning of his name, he lives a solitary life, with his only pastime being reading web novels. For more than ten years, he has lived through Yoo Joonghyuk, the protagonist of the web novel *Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse* (TWSA). Through Joonghyuk, Dokja has experienced vicariously the ordeal of repeatedly looping through time, desperately seeking an end to deadly “scenarios” that force people to perform stories for the amusement of divine beings known as “Constellations.” After finishing 3,149 chapters—long after every other reader had abandoned the story—Dokja finally accepts that the tale is ending. Then he receives a cryptic message from the author saying the story will soon be turned into a paid service, and his surroundings suddenly plunge into darkness. He quickly understands that fiction has become reality, and he is now living through TWSA. Though he is the sole omniscient reader of the events yet to come, surviving the scenarios is far from certain—yet maybe his knowledge will let him embrace the role of protagonist, one he never felt suited for before.

Long ago, there were individuals blessed with divine power. Their task was to eradicate the malevolent beings called "Akuma" that hide in the shadows. Under the command of the Milenium Earl, these Akuma seek to destroy fragments of "Innocence"—the only weapons capable of harming the Earl and his forces—and trigger the Great Flood that occurred a century ago. To avert this catastrophe, the Black Order was established as an organization dedicated to opposing the Earl. They enlist Exorcists—people who can naturally synchronize with Innocence—to battle the Akuma. During the late 1800s, Allen Walker, a white-haired youth whose Innocence manifests as his entire left arm and whose cursed eye allows him to perceive Akuma, is dispatched to the Black Order. There, he encounters various comrades within the Order: the volatile Yuu Kanda, the compassionate Lenalee Lee, and the cheerful yet enigmatic Lavi. Though their personalities differ, they share a single objective: to rescue the souls of Akuma and stop the Earl from annihilating the world.

Fourteen years ago, mysterious structures known as Dungeons began appearing across the world. These labyrinths are ruled by powerful beings called djinn, and anyone who successfully conquers a Dungeon earns the djinn's immense power in the form of a Metal Vessel, marking them as a worthy king candidate. Adventurers from various empires and kingdoms brave the Dungeons in search of treasure and the djinn's strength, but navigating them is perilous—only Magi, legendary magicians who select kings and nurture nations, can guide people through. After spending most of his life trapped in a single room, the young Magi Aladdin finally embarks on a journey to see the world, accompanied by his friend Ugo, a djinn he can summon from his flute. Through a series of fateful encounters, Aladdin meets many new friends and allies, and together they begin an adventure destined to reshape the fate of the world.

In the past, the kingdom of Kouka was governed by a red dragon in human form. Four warriors born with dragon blood stood beside him, guiding the realm to prosperity. Over time, this story faded into a children's legend. As the only princess of Kouka, Yona enjoys a pampered existence. She loves her cousin Su-won and is guarded by her protector Son Hak, leaving her unaware of the harsh truths beyond the castle. But this peaceful facade shatters when her beloved Su-won leads a bloody revolt and kills her father. Forced to escape with only Hak at her side. Even with enemies everywhere, the exiled princess still wants to rescue her kingdom. An exiled priest tells her that her sole chance lies in finding the four legendary dragon warriors. Guided by this seemingly mythical tale, Yona embarks on a journey to locate these warriors, determined to reclaim her kingdom.

After an insane magician sinks the Golden Kingdom underground, its king appears, offering all his treasure to anyone who defeats the magician, then collapses into dust. This promise drives guilds to explore the labyrinthine dungeon in search of the magician. Laios Touden leads one such guild, but a dragon wipes out his party and devours his sister, Falin. Having lost all their supplies and belongings, Laios, along with the elven healer Marcille Donato and the halfling thief Chilchuck Tims, immediately reenters the dungeon, determined to save Falin. With time running short, Laios suggests the taboo of eating dungeon monsters to gather supplies. As they prepare their first meal in the dungeon, a dwarf named Senshi stops them. An enthusiast of monster cuisine, he helps them safely prepare the monster ingredients. Upon learning of Laios' situation, Senshi expresses a desire to cook a dragon and joins their guild, beginning their food-filled journey into the dungeon together.

No one is a bigger scumbag than Lloyd Frontera. As the eldest son, he does nothing but drink and bully others, draining what little remains of his family's fortune. The Frontera family's knight, Javier Asrahan, is fated to become a legendary swordmaster, while Lloyd's family meets a miserable end as their entire territory collapses under crushing debt. Kim Suho was once an ordinary civil engineering student in Korea, but he suddenly awakens on a dirt road as Lloyd—a worthless thug from the beginning of a novel centered on Javier, the protagonist. A sarcastic status window offers some explanation of his new identity, but Suho is more concerned about his impending ruin. To avoid ending up a beggar and instead secure a sweet, comfortable life, Suho decides to fix Lloyd's rotten reputation. Using his engineering knowledge and a magical construction skill boost, he introduces modern innovations and urban developments to this medieval-like world, greatly enhancing the people's quality of life—all for a tidy profit.

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.

The "God of High School" is an intense tournament held among Korean high school students to decide who the strongest fighter is. Any martial art style or weapon is permitted. The final reward? The champion’s deepest wish will be fulfilled, no matter the sacrifice. Jin Mo-Ri has trained in taekwondo under his grandfather since childhood. Driven by a love for combat, he joins the competition to seek out and battle stronger opponents. On his journey, he encounters Han Dae-Wi, a karate expert resolved to win the tournament to help a friend who is on the verge of death, and Yu Mi-Ra, a skilled swordswoman aiming to uphold her family’s tradition. Though the tournament seems straightforward, what deeper secrets await Jin Mo-Ri and his companions? And are they ready to confront whatever comes their way?

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.

Kagome Higurashi's normal life is interrupted when a demon pulls her into a well, sending her five hundred years into the past. There she discovers that demons coexist with humans and that she carries a dangerous object from her own time—a small sphere called the Shikon Jewel. This orb grants immense power to any demon who possesses it, and Kagome becomes an easy target for those who want to steal it. While fighting a demon, a desperate attempt to defend herself causes Kagome to accidentally shatter the jewel, scattering its fragments across feudal Japan. She soon realizes the seriousness of her mistake when she must join forces with the half-demon Inuyasha to recover all the pieces before they fall into the wrong hands.

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.

The Clow Cards are sealed away—if that seal is broken, disaster will befall the world. Sakura Kinomoto is a cheerful and kind 10-year-old girl attending Tomoeda Elementary School. Shortly after starting fourth grade, she discovers a mysterious book titled The Clow hidden on her father's bookshelf. When she opens it, a small, winged creature speaking with an Osakan accent emerges and introduces itself as Keroberos, the Creature of the Seal, the guardian of magical cards called the Clow Cards, which he was meant to keep locked inside the book. Unfortunately for this plush-like guardian, the Clow Cards have already escaped. Now Sakura must capture them before they unleash their powers and cause chaos throughout Tomoeda. With the help of the tiny guardian, whom she nicknames "Kero," and her best friend Tomoyo Daidouji, Sakura must wield a magical bird-shaped key and use her new abilities as the Cardcaptor to protect the town and ensure everything stays safe.