Top 5 Manga Like Dragon Ball - New Hope [2026 List]

5. Eclipse Era of the Beast

In a land plagued by undying souls shattered into their mortal bodies, an unwilling hero must rise to meet their destined duty to restore the wavering energies of the universe. The Fallen, threatens life's very existence when the balance of all things shifts for the worse. When the Tendrils of Fate pass over, The Era of the Beast shall either end in restored harmony or collapse under chaotic frequencies that hold reality together.

Eclipse Era of the Beast is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Eclipse Era of the Beast

4. Sleepless Domain

In possibly the last city on earth, citizens live a relatively normal life by day. But from 10pm to 2am, deadly monsters roam the streets, and magical girls must fight to defend the citizens from grave danger. When a tragedy befalls her magical girl team, Undine is left to pick up the pieces while continuing to fight. But is this battle truly never-ending?

Sleepless Domain is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Sleepless Domain

3. Shōsetsu-ban Kigenso Katana -Tenkū no Kumo kara Katarikakeru Katana o Motsu Kenshi-

Souta Kazama is a high school boy who grew up with only a father and a missing mother. 5 years ago, the Turquoise sword was buried in the ground. He picked it up and trained with it. In the current timeline, he started the series by defending the boy away from the bully. He got a message from an anonymous source, who was revealed to be Rikuto, who wanted Souta’s Turquoise Stone Katana. Souta defeated him, with the aid of the girl he has a crush on, Haruna. The reason why Rikuto wanted Souta’s Katana? Because his powerful boss Katana Thief Red demanded him to do so for his own personal gain.

Kigenso Sword - The Novel: Hero of Wind is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 小説版 希元素刀 -天空の雲から語りかける刀を持つ剣士-, Novel Version of Rare Element Blade -The Swordsman with a Sword Speaking from the Clouds in the Sky-

2. Inu to Yuusha wa Kazaranai

Dogs and Heroes Don't Dress Up is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 犬と勇者は飾らない, Inu to Yuusha wa Kazaranai

1. Melancholia

An omnibus collection of short stories.

Melancholia has finished publishing and it has 26 Chapters. It is also Known as: メランコリア, Melancholia