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Top 19 Military manga you should read right now. [2024 List]
- 19. Iphagyongbyeong
- 18. Berserk
- 17. Kingdom
- 16. Fullmetal Alchemist
- 15. Kim Bujang
- 14. Iron Ladies
- 13. Youjo Senki
- 12. God Of Blackfield
- 11. Oukoku e Tsuzuku Michi
- 10. Sentouin, Hakenshimasu!
- 9. Shinju no Nectar
- 8. Black Lagoon
- 7. All You Need Is Kill
- 6. Daewinim! Ibeon Jeonjaengteoneun Igosingayo?
- 5. Toshiue Elite Onna Kishi ga Boku no Mae de dake Kawaii
- 4. Marginal Operation
- 3. Mobile Suit Gundam: The Gihren Assassination Plot
- 2. Daewinim! Ibeon Jeonjaengteoneun Igosingayo?
- 1. Shindou Sefiria no Gekokujou Program
19. Iphagyongbyeong
At the age of eight, I-Jin Yu lost his parents in a plane crash and became stranded in a foreign land, forced to become a child mercenary in order to stay alive. He returns home ten years later to be reunited with his family in Korea, where food and shelter are plenty and everything seems peaceful. But I-Jin will soon learn that life as a teenager is a whole other feat of survival. With only one year of high school left, I-Jin must master new tactics to maneuver his way around the schoolhouse battleground. Can he survive a year of high school? Or rather, will the school be able to survive him?
Mercenary Enrollment is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: High School Mercenary (French), High School Soldier (Indonesian), Mercenario adolescente, Mercenary Enrollment, Söldnereinschreibung, Tentara Menyamar Jadi Anak SMA, พี่ชายสายบอดี้การ์ด, 入学傭兵, 入學傭兵, 少年佣兵
18. Berserk
His name is Guts, the Black Swordsman, a feared warrior spoken of only in whispers. Bearer of a gigantic sword, an iron hand, and the scars of countless battles and tortures, his flesh is also indelibly marked with The Brand, an unholy symbol that draws the forces of darkness to him and dooms him as their sacrifice. But Guts won't take his fate lying down; he'll cut a crimson swath of carnage through the ranks of the damned—and anyone else foolish enough to oppose him! Accompanied by Puck the Elf, more an annoyance than a companion, Guts relentlessly follows a dark, bloodstained path that leads only to death...or vengeance.
Notes:
- Volumes 1-5 contain the 16 prequel chapters 0A - 0P.
- Chapter 83 was omitted from Volume 13 due to the author’s request.
- Volume 14 includes “Berserk: The Prototype”.
- Due to the author's passing, starting from Chapter 365, the manga is illustrated by Studio Gaga (Miura's assistants) and supervised by Kouji Mori (a close friend of Miura's).
Berserk is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ベルセルク, Berserk: The Prototype
17. Kingdom
Millions of years have passed since the times of legends, when the worlds of man and gods were still the same. In these times it was the desires of man that moved the world. It is the period of the 500 year war: the Era of Warring States. Kingdom is the story of a young boy who grew into a great general and all the trials and bloodshed that led him there.
is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: キングダム, Kingdom
16. Fullmetal Alchemist
In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with mechanical "auto-mail" limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his brother and himself... the legendary Philosopher's Stone.
Won the 49th Shogakukan Manga Award in the Shounen category.
Won the 15th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Award New Artist Prize.
Won the Eagle Award's "Favourite Manga" in 2010/2011.
Won the Seiun Award for best science fiction comic in 2011.
Fullmetal Alchemist has finished publishing and it has 116 Chapters. It is also Known as: Hagane no Renkinjutsushi, 鋼の錬金術師, Full Metal Alchemist, FMA, HagaRen, Fullmetal Alchemist Gaiden
15. Kim Bujang
Single father, company manager, and former black-ops member, Mr. Kim lived an ordinary life until his daughter, Minji, went missing. After discovering his daughter could be dead, Mr. Kim turns merciless and sets out for information. He will rescue his daughter by any means necessary, even if it means destroying everything and everyone standing in his path.
Source: Webtoon
Manager Kim is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Manajer Kim
14. Iron Ladies
College graduate Mu Siyun submitted his resume and suddenly became the head of a space fleet, leading thousands of mecha girl soldiers to conquer the universe!
Iron Ladies is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Iron Ladies Steel Soldiers, Metal Goddess Soldier
13. Youjo Senki
On the front line of the war, there's a little girl. Blond hair, blue eyes and porcelain white skin, she commands the army with lisping voice. Her name is Tanya Degurechaff. But in reality, she is one of Japan's most elite salarymen, reborn as a little girl after angering a mysterious being X who calls himself "God." And this little girl, who prioritize over anything else efficiency and her own career, will become the most dangerous being amongst the sorcerers of the imperial army...
The Saga of Tanya the Evil is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 幼女戦記, The Military Chronicles of a Little Girl
12. God Of Blackfield
“Who am I?”
The legend of the French Foreign Legion, ‘Kang Chan’!
During the African war, he was called ‘God of Blackfield’, the black land’s God, by his enemies who were terrified but in awe of him.
However, during a mission to kill Masallan, the brain behind SISS, the group of sunni supporters, Kang Chan was killed in action by an unknown bullet shot from behind him.
As his vision got blurry, he saw his thirteen team members, who had absolute faith in him, getting killed one after another.
As Kang Chan was awaiting death after being shot by a traitor, he was saved by a mysterious power and woke up 3 years later in South Korea.
However, he was in the body of another ‘Kang Chan’, a 19-year-old high school boy who was being bullied at school.
Kang Chan’s journey to get revenge on the traitor and to find out the truth behind his rebirth begins now!
God Of Blackfield is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: God Of Blackfield
11. Oukoku e Tsuzuku Michi
This is the story of a young slave gladiator in an underground arena. He doesn’t know about his past or how he got to where he is, only that his name is Aegir, and that he is strong.
One day he kills the boss and escapes the arena, joining a band of mercenaries as a new recruit. During one mission, they encounter the vampire, Lucy, who slaughters the band with her inhuman strength. After learning that Aegir only knows how to kill, Lucy lets him stay at her house, educating and taking care of him.
Two years pass, and on the day of Aegir’s departure, they both exchange a promise that if Aegir becomes a king and owns the land of Erg forest, he can come and take her as his woman. Making this his life goal, Aegir set out on a journey to become a hero, a king, and found his own kingdom.
Road to Kingdom is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 王国へ続く道 奴隷剣士の成り上がり英雄譚, The Road That Leads to Kingdom, Road to the Kingdom Slave Swordsman the Rise of Heroes - Harem Life, Oukoku e Tsuzuku Michi dorei Kenshi no Nariagari Eiyūtan (Haaremu Raifu), 王国へ続く道 奴隷剣士の成り上がり英雄譚（ハーレムライフ）
10. Sentouin, Hakenshimasu!
The Secret Society Kisaragi has one mission: world domination! They claim to be an evil organization, but their scientist is eccentric, their hot female generals wear little clothing, and they’re surprisingly concerned about the fate of the world!?
No. 6 is a Combatant for Kisaragi, meaning his body has been reconstructed to be stronger and obey the orders of the generals. His latest mission? To do recon on an unknown alien planet with his new partner, the deadpan android Alice. There, he meets a busty female knight...riding a unicorn!? Thus begins their hilarious invasion of a magical fantasy world!
Combatants Will Be Dispatched is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 戦闘員、派遣します！, Sentouin, Hakenshimasu!
9. Shinju no Nectar
The Principality of Adal lies devastated in the wake of the Ord Army's overwhelming invasion. Princess Sakura, a surviving member of the nobility, flees to an abandoned temple and enacts a ritual to resurrect an evil warrior.
Shinju no Nectar is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 神呪のネクタール, Nectar of Divine Curse, Nectar of Dharani
8. Black Lagoon
The story follows a team of mercenaries known as Lagoon Company, who smuggle goods in and around the seas of Southeast Asia. Their base of operations is located in the fictional city of Roanapur in Thailand, and they transport goods in the PT boat Black Lagoon. Lagoon Company does business with various clients, but has a particularly friendly relationship with the Russian crime syndicate Hotel Moscow. The team takes on a variety of missions - which may involve violent firefights, hand-to-hand combat, and nautical battles - in various Southeast Asian locations.
is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ブラックラグーン, Black Lagoon
7. All You Need Is Kill
The world is in a war against an alien race called "Mimics," who have taken over most of the world with a mission to eliminate the human race. Keiji Kiriya is a new recruit in the United Defense Force, which is battling against these "Mimics." On his first day of deployment, Keiji and his unit encounter "Mimics" and are all killed... Or was it all a dream? For some inexplicable reason, after every time he dies, he is resurrected and returned back to the day before the battle. Why does this happen to Keiji and how can he escape from this never ending cycle?
All You Need Is Kill has finished publishing and it has 17 Chapters. It is also Known as: Edge of Tomorrow
6. Daewinim! Ibeon Jeonjaengteoneun Igosingayo?
Lee Yoon-Ah is the captain of the elite special forces unit and is said to be Korea's leader.
A soldier to the core, there was no romance in her life.
However, a completely different world opens for her, when she loses her consciousness after being hit by a shell during her overseas deployment.
She ends up being transmigrated into a romance fantasy novel written by her friend!
And that's when she became an extra, Rosalie, who lived a miserable life.
She sighed deeply and put her head in her hands for a moment. She sees this place as a battlefield and decides to change her life.
“This is a class-based society. I experienced enough to get tired of class-based societies while in the military.”
She becomes the captain who conquers the Duke's family with her absolute charisma!
But unintentionally, even romance starts to take hold of her...
"Duke, how do you feel about kneeling in front of the crown prince? It's the first time you've ever kneeled before someone other than His Majesty, the Emperor."
The original male protagonist is now down on his knees before her and not the heroine.
This captain who had no interest in love, can she win on this battlefield?
Captain! Is This Battlefield Here? is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Daewinim! Ibeon Jeonjaengteoneun Igosingayo?
5. Toshiue Elite Onna Kishi ga Boku no Mae de dake Kawaii
I the strongest prodigy of the kingdom, Haru (16) have been assigned to the Knight Order. My surperior in this knight order, where the strongest of the kingdom gather to become the elite, is Karen-san, a 29 year old single woman.
"A lack of self confidence is not allowed, prepare yourself!" Usually she is a feared and noble "Oni Knight Leader"...
"……I, I ended up falling in love with you!!"
"Since i can't endure it anymore is it fine to cry from the bottom of my heart?"
The Karen-san that does things like, inviting me to her room, acting like a spoiled child or showing special facial expressions only towards me is just too cute...!
Older Elite Knight Is Cute Only in Front of Me is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 年上エリート女騎士が僕の前でだけ可愛い, Toshiue Elite Onna Kishi ga Boku no Mae de dake Kawaii
4. Marginal Operation
Our hero Ryouta Arata is an otaku who's just lost his job after the dissolution of his company. Unwilling to return to his old NEET ways, he applies online to a private military security company, thinking the benefits to be promising. After what appears to be a baffling test, he's assigned to be an "operator of operators" and begins his training in a foreign country. Little does he know, the life of a private mercenary is far more grueling than he could have ever imagined!
Marginal Operation has finished publishing and it has 88 Chapters. It is also Known as: マージナル・オペレーション, Marginal Operation
3. Mobile Suit Gundam: The Gihren Assassination Plot
In December of UC0073 Investigator Leopold Fieseler of the Zeon National Public Safety Division is investigating a series of terrorist bombings that have been occuring on Side 3 when without warning he is contacted by an old childhood friend, Elise Ann Finnegan, who is now working with the Prefectural Office.
When they meet, she hands him a disk containing a list of Zeon Officials marked for assassination; Officials who have been dying during the very bombings he is now investigating.
At first he thinks that its data that has been leaked to the press, but as he scrolls down he discovers something further. This list does not stop with those who are already dead, and at the bottom of the list is the name "Commander Gihren Zabi" - the Leader of the Principality of Zeon.
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Gihren Assassination Plot has finished publishing and it has 30 Chapters. It is also Known as: 機動戦士ガンダムギレン暗殺計画, Kidou Senshi Gundam: Giren Ansatsu Keikaku, Gillen Anatsu Keikaku, The Giren Assassination Plot, The Gillen Assassination Plot, The Gihren Assassination Attempt
2. Daewinim! Ibeon Jeonjaengteoneun Igosingayo?
As a successful captain in the military, Yun-A is an icon of success and power. But after an accident on the battlefield, she finds herself trapped in a romantic fantasy novel. Stuck in a supporting role as the best friend of the main protagonist, Yun-A is determined to overturn the plotline and change Rosalie’s fate. Will she be able to change Rosalie’s fate and find happiness in the new world? Will she return to where she was originally from?
Reporting for Duty, Duchess! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Captain! Is This a Battlefield Here?, Captain! Where Is the Battlefield?, Капитан! Это что, поле битвы?, 上尉！这次的战场是这里吗?, 长官! 本次战场是这里吗?
1. Shindou Sefiria no Gekokujou Program
As someone who died because of overwork in some super black company, before I knew it, I already reincarnated as a baby named 『Sefiria』 in a world of sword and magic.
….. But, having been born in a poor village with no ability, God…. what are you trying to do?
As someone who’s forsaken by heaven, I’ve found some hope ——- that is the shocking truth about 「Magic Formula」 and 「Programming language」 resembling each other.
This is it, my story about crawling up from the depth of the abyss of 『Absolutely don’t want to work』
Gekokujyo Program by a Child Prodigy Sefiria is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 神童セフィリアの下剋上プログラム, The Prodigy Sefiria's Overpowering Program, План захвата власти одаренной Сефилии, Shindou Sephilia no Gekokujou Program
