Manga Like Trigun Maximum

Most of the destruction blamed on "Vash" actually results from the actions of bounty hunters pursuing the sixty-billion "double dollar" reward placed on his head for obliterating the city of July. Vash himself has only a vague recollection of July's annihilation and claims to desire nothing but "love and peace"; despite possessing superhuman marksmanship, he fires his guns solely to protect lives whenever possible. As the narrative unfolds, more details emerge about Vash's mysterious past and the history of human society on Gunsmoke, the arid world where the story takes place. The show frequently adopts a lighthearted atmosphere, yet it also features profound character growth and, especially in later episodes, becomes deeply emotional. A priest named Nicholas D. Wolfwood occasionally accompanies Vash; Wolfwood is nearly as skilled a gunman as Vash. Later, Vash finds himself pursued by a group of killers known as the Gung-Ho Guns, for reasons that remain unclear at first. Trigun gradually transforms into a heavy meditation on the nature of morality, raising questions such as: What is the essence of right and wrong? Can we evaluate different ethical systems? If someone is forced to break their own moral code, does that breach render the code invalid, and can that person still strive to uphold it? Can a person atone for their misdeeds, and if so, how?

In a secluded underground village, Kamina and Simon grow restless under the elder's restrictions. Everything changes when Simon discovers a remarkable device, just as a violent intrusion shatters the village's peace.

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?

From a white coffin inside an abandoned building in South Korea, Cadis Etrama Di Raizel—often called Rai—awakens, an incredibly elegant and noble being of striking beauty. Finding himself in an unfamiliar era, Rai seeks out his trusted ally, Frankenstein. To start blending into human society, he changes his old-fashioned attire into the neat school blazer of nearby Ye Ran High School, where the principal turns out to be his loyal servant, Frankenstein. Having slept for the past 820 years, Rai relies on Frankenstein to help him navigate the modern world. Frankenstein thus enrolls him as a student to let him experience everyday life and understand contemporary society. However, Frankenstein's plans quickly unravel—not only due to the challenges of modern living, but also because of lingering conflicts from both his and his master's troubled past. With no alternative, Rai is forced to wield his mysterious powers to protect those dear to him.

Japan's Edo period takes an unexpected turn when alien beings called the Amanto invade the country. Samurai attempt to fight back, but the Shogun eventually recognizes the hopelessness of the situation and capitulates. In the aftermath, an uneasy truce is forged between the Shogunate and the Amanto, leading to a nationwide prohibition on swords and the gradual loss of the samurai spirit. Yet one eccentric individual stubbornly clings to his samurai identity, wielding only a wooden blade. With his kind no longer needed, Gintoki Sakata scrapes by by taking on miscellaneous jobs across the city. Together with his self-proclaimed disciple Shinpachi Shimura, the formidable alien girl Kagura, and a giant dog named Sadaharu, they operate a business called the Yorozuya, frequently stumbling into all sorts of bizarre and comedic chaos. Included one-shots: Volume 1: Dandelion Volume 2: Shirokuro (Black and White) Volume 24: 13 Volume 38: Bankara-san ga Tooru

Ageha Yoshina is a self-assured high school student who takes on paid tasks to help people. While heading home from a job, he spots a strange calling card left behind in a phone booth, bearing the word "Psyren" printed on it. He picks it up, unaware of its true purpose. The following day, Ageha notices that his classmate Sakurako Amamiya has the exact same calling card. When he confronts her about it, she pleads with him to rescue her, marking the beginning of his ordeal. Confused by the situation, Ageha senses trouble when Sakurako vanishes. Trying to make sense of events, he calls the number on the card and is interrogated by an enigmatic voice, which ends with a final, ominous question: "Would you like to go to Psyren?" Thus starts a life-or-death game for the two teenagers in a strange world inhabited by monsters known as Taboo. Given the power to wield psychic abilities called PSI, the pair fights to return to their own world.

Shamans are extraordinary beings who can communicate with ghosts, spirits, and gods—entities invisible to ordinary people. Every five hundred years, the Shaman Fight, a prestigious tournament that pits shamans from around the globe against one another, takes place. The victor is crowned Shaman King, a title that allows the winner to command the Great Spirit and reshape the world as they wish. One night, Manta Oyamada, an ordinary middle school student, is late for class and decides to cut through the local cemetery. A lone boy sitting on a gravestone notices him and invites Manta to stargaze with "them." Realizing "them" refers to the boy and his ghostly companions, Manta panics and runs away. Later, the boy introduces himself as You Asakura, a Shaman-in-training, and proves his abilities by partnering with the ghost of a six-hundred-year-old samurai named Amidamaru to rescue Manta from a gang of thugs. You befriends Manta because of his ability to see spirits, and alongside Amidamaru, they set off to achieve You's goal: becoming the next Shaman King.

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.

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.

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)

Fuuta Okeya is a 14-year-old boy who can see ghosts and conceals a noticeable birthmark on his left cheek with a bandage. One day, a new student named Kouko Ishigami, who has a scar on her forehead and is accompanied by the ghost of a tall, friendly man, transfers into his class. Fuuta quickly develops a fondness for Kouko, thinking it might be love at first sight. After waking up in tears from a strange dream involving her, he feels a sense of nostalgia and becomes determined to become her friend. However, a series of events forces Fuuta to show his birthmark to Kouko, upon which she declares him her lifelong enemy. An enraged Kouko explains that the two are connected through reincarnation, and that Fuuta's birthmark is a curse she placed on him in one of their past lives so she could recognize and ultimately defeat him. Kouko summons a circular, flame-based object called the "spirit circle" and attacks Fuuta, shoving him down a staircase. As he falls, Fuuta is hurled into the memory of one of his previous lives. Spirit Circle follows Fuuta as he travels back and forth through his various past lives, slowly uncovering the truth behind his apparent feud with Kouko.

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.

At Mashin Academy, nanotechnology and martial arts converge. Though Yeo-un's mother is not among the High Priest's six official wives, his paternal lineage still grants him eligibility to compete for the position of Minor Priest. Will an enigmatic nanomachine injection from a future descendant give Yeo-un an edge in the intense rivalry against his formidable half-siblings?

During the early Edo period, samurai Toyohisa Shimazu fights in a bloody battle against the formidable Tokugawa clan to cover the retreat of the Shimazu forces. After his entire unit is wiped out, Toyohisa manages to single-handedly force the enemy to fall back—though he himself is mortally wounded. As he walks despondently from the battlefield, he is inexplicably transported to a white corridor and then pushed through a door. He wakes up in a strange world, where he meets other Drifters—legendary warriors who also died and were brought to this realm. Using the knowledge and skills from their past lives, they band together to conquer an empire and combat a mysterious evil force bent on destroying all of humanity.

Kiyomaro Takamine, a brilliant middle school student, is met one morning by Gash Bell, a boy holding a mysterious red book. Asked by his father to figure out the book's meaning, Kiyomaro soon realizes that Gash is anything but a normal kid. Able to fire lightning from his mouth when a word is spoken, Gash is a demon child—part of a conflict held every thousand years to determine the Demon King. With Kiyomaro as the only one who can understand Gash's book, he is forced into the role of partner in this exciting story of friendship, perseverance, and melons...?

Academy City, a metropolis thirty years ahead of the rest of the world in scientific advancement and home to millions of students enrolled in its esper development program, is never short of excitement. Espers are ranked into five power levels, with the highest tier consisting of only seven individuals. Among them is Mikoto Misaka, a middle school electromaster who holds the third position and is known as "The Railgun." In a city filled with extraordinary people, it is no surprise that extraordinary events frequently occur. Lately, improvised bombs disguised as everyday objects have been ominously appearing in public areas. Mikoto's best friend, Kuroko Shirai, has been investigating the case as a member of the student-run disciplinary committee known as Judgement. As more of these incidents come to light, it becomes clear that a hidden darkness lurks within Academy City—a darkness that may not only affect Mikoto and her friends but also the very fate of the city itself.

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.

It is the Roaring Twenties in America. On the surface, the era is peaceful and optimistic after the horrors of the Great War. But a dark element lurks in the shadows, ready to shatter that peace. Sister Rosette Christopher, an exorcist serving the Magdala Order, is charged with fighting the demons that appear and wreak havoc. Yet alongside her companion Chrno, she often ends up causing more destruction than the demons themselves. On one particular mission, they meet a young girl with a beautiful voice named Azmaria, who is being targeted by her own stepfather. As Rosette and Chrno work to save her, more is revealed about the relationship between them. There is more to these two than meets the eye.

The last thing Natsu Iwashimizu remembers about her family is sharing her favorite dishes with them. But when she wakes from that dream, she finds herself aboard a sinking ship, rescued by three strangers: Arashi Aota, a kind-hearted person with a quick temper; Semimaru Asai, who enjoys mocking Natsu's timid personality; and Botan Saotome, a capable woman who seems to understand what is happening. After escaping, the four sail to an uninhabited island. Unknown to them, this mysterious island is actually Japan. A meteorite struck Earth, wiping out humanity and drastically altering the environment. To restart the population, the government launched the "7 Seeds" project, dividing people into five teams—Spring, Summer A, Summer B, Autumn, and Winter—each composed of seven healthy young individuals and a guide. Natsu and her companions are part of Summer B, a group labeled as societal misfits. To secure more resources, the group must locate one of seven government-built shelters. In a hostile, unfamiliar world without loved ones to rely on, the four must learn to cooperate if they want to survive.

At the start of the 17th century, with the civil war era ending and chaos still reigning, the great Battle of Sekigahara unfolded. From Japan's largest conflict emerged a single warrior of immense and fearsome power, known as 'the unconquerable.' Kyoshiro is a gentle traveling medicine seller who hides the spirit of a killer within. He journeys alongside a young bounty hunter across Japan, pursuing a murderer and seeking the dark truth behind his own existence.

In the world of the Great Continent of Combat Qi, the strong dominate the weak. Xiao Yan, once a rising prodigy of the Xiao Sect, lost all his talent at just eleven years old. Now fifteen, he faces contempt from those who once admired him and is close to being expelled from his clan. Making matters worse, his fiancée, Na Lan Yan Ran, requests to break off their engagement. Xiao Yan swears a solemn oath to himself: no longer to be "trash," but to gain the power to control his own destiny. A complex saga of hope and despair, Doupo Cangqiong follows a fallen genius as he embarks on a dangerous journey to acquire strength and rise to the highest realm of cultivation.

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!

World War III lasted only two weeks before coming to an end. Both Accelerator and Hamazura Shiage have returned to the people they care about most after overcoming their own personal struggles. Peace has returned to the world, and Academy City continues its normal operations while magicians focus on repairing the damage they suffered during the war. Yet amid this calm, someone is missing. The one who used his right hand to save a young girl and changed the course of the war: the "Imagine Breaker," Touma Kamijou. But the disappearance of this self-proclaimed ordinary high school student has barely affected most of the world, as the temporary peace is soon shattered by the emergence of new threats—both espers and magicians—across the globe. Now, the heroes of World War III must once again step into battle, confronting some of the most powerful enemies imaginable to protect those they hold dear.