What is this genre all about? Very intelligent mythical beings - a cross between a very large lizard and a dinosaur - that breath fire, and have a knack for kidnapping damsels, thus distressing them. In Fantasy anime this perceptive species often lives secluded from human civilisation, protectors of long lost knowledge. Dragons seem to be on the verge of extinction.
We present you the list of Dragon manga you should read right now.
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Top 20 Dragon manga you should read right now. [2026 List]
- 20. Geim Sok Babarianeuro Saranamgi
- 19. Demon Devourer
- 18. Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu
- 17. Dragon-eul Yugoehada
- 16. Tensei shitara Dragon no Tamago datta: Saikyou Igai Mezasanee
- 15. Ruri Dragon
- 14. 7-nin no Nemuri Hime
- 13. Ryuu to Ayumu Nariagari Boukensha-dou: Youzumi Toshite S-Rank Party kara Tsuihou sareta Kaifuku Majutsushi, Suterareta Saki de Saikyou no Shinryuu wo Fukkatsu sasete Shimau
- 12. Kill The Dragon
- 11. Hoegwihaetdeoni Gamuni Manghaetda
- 10. I Became the Chef of the Dragon King
- 9. What the Evil Dragon Lives For
- 8. Kuni wo Owareta Ryuushi-san, Hirowareta Ringoku de Ukkari Musou Shiteshimau. Jakushou Kokka ga Tairiku Saikyou no Ryuu no Rakuen ni Naru made
- 7. Saikyou Onna Shishoutachi ga Ikusei Houshin wo Megutte Shuraba
- 6. Xie'e Lianjin Shushi Gaobuding Ziji De Shiyanti
- 5. Dungeon no Osananajimi
- 4. Angnyeoui Mungujeome Oji Maseyo!
- 3. Ragna Crimson
- 2. Shenguan de Mengxiang Shì Qi Shang Qian Gu E Long
- 1. Yowai 5000-nen no Soushoku Doragon, Iwarenaki Jaryuu Nintei - Yada Kono Ikenie, Hito no Hanashi o Kiite Kurenai
20. Geim Sok Babarianeuro Saranamgi
After spending nine years on Dungeon and Stone, the role-playing game that no player has ever beaten, Hansu Lee finally reaches the dungeon of the final boss. As soon as he opens the gate, however, he suddenly sees a message that says his tutorial has been completed and finds himself in the body of Bjorn Yandel, a real barbarian within the game. An exciting adventure awaits him as he endeavors to abide by the laws of the fictional world!
Surviving The Game as a Barbarian is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Geim Sok Babarianeuro Saranamgi
19. Demon Devourer
The descendant of a once great wizarding family, Elric Mervinger is unable to perform magic due to a rare medical condition. While attempting to cure his disease, he stumbles upon the demon Mephistopheles, who tries to possess Elric to free himself from a dragon’s trap. But when Elric ends up absorbing Mephisto instead, the two become bound together. With Mephisto by his side, will this new power allow Elric to restore his family to its former glory? Or will he just end up being devoured?
Demon Devourer is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Talent-Swallowing Magician, Le Dévoreur de démons, Talent Swallowing Magician, The Mage Who Absorbs Abilities, 才能を喰らった魔法使い, 有才能的魔法师
18. Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu
High school student Misumi Makoto is called into a fantasy world by the god Tsukuyomi, in order to be a hero. However, powerful others in this world aren't as thrilled to have him there, and they kick him to the edge of the world just as Tsukuyomi declares that he must leave Makoto to find his own way. Now it's up to Makoto to find his own way!
Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 月が導く異世界道中, Moon-led Journey Across Another World
17. Dragon-eul Yugoehada
Yu Ji-Tae, a regressor with unparalleled power. Even with that power and repeated regressions, he was unable to prevent the destruction of Earth. The cause of this destruction was four baby dragons who came to Earth to play. The story of a man who, rather than possessing absolute power, seeks to protect them and prevent destruction.
Kidnapped Dragons is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Kidnap the Dragon
16. Tensei shitara Dragon no Tamago datta: Saikyou Igai Mezasanee
I woke up in an unknown forest. It seems like this place is a fantasy world where strange-looking beast run rampant. And just like in a game, I seem to be able to check mine and my enemies ability. Let’s hunt monsters and gather titles in order on level up and evolve into a higher dragon! And I heard a mysterious voice in my head, “Let’s aim to be the strongest!”
Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 転生したらドラゴンの卵だった～最強以外目指さねぇ～, Tensei shitara Dragon no Tamago datta: Saikyou Igai Mezasanee
15. Ruri Dragon
Ruri faces the usual issues: pushy classmates, annoying teachers and...waking up with dragon horns?!
RuriDragon is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ルリドラゴン, Ruri Dragon
14. 7-nin no Nemuri Hime
I want to wake up the princess who was put to sleep by a witch's curse… but there are seven of them! So it seems that I have to kiss...... seven girls! Now the princesses are awake, but the other people in the kingdom are still asleep...... Why? Is there more to breaking the curse than just a kiss or am I still missing something......?
Alec is the third prince of Rudbekia who wants to save the kingdom of Amaryllis and its seven princesses. In a country where only they are awake, they must work together to save everyone from the curse!
Seven Sleeping Beauties is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 7人の眠り姫, 7-nin no Nemuri Hime
13. Ryuu to Ayumu Nariagari Boukensha-dou: Youzumi Toshite S-Rank Party kara Tsuihou sareta Kaifuku Majutsushi, Suterareta Saki de Saikyou no Shinryuu wo Fukkatsu sasete Shimau
Dion was the healer of an adventuring party but was betrayed and thrown off a cliff by his party members because they had recruited Criola, a cute girl who could heal and use damaging spells, and they thought Dion was useless.
After being thrown off the cliff, Dion survived and healed a dragon that was near-death. The dragon assumed the form of a cute girl and saved Dion's life, granting him amazing power in the process. Dion now starts an amazing adventure with his dragon lover.
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A Story About a Dragon and the Rising of an Adventurer: A Healer Who Was Seen as Useless and Was Kicked Out From an S Rank Party, Goes off to Revive the Strongest Dragon in an Abandoned Area is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 竜と歩む成り上がり冒険者道 ~用済みとしてSランクパーティから追放された回復魔術師、捨てられた先で最強の神竜を復活させてしまう~, Ryuu to Ayumu Nariagari Boukensha-dou: Youzumi Toshite S-Rank Party kara Tsuihou sareta Kaifuku Majutsushi, Suterareta Saki de Saikyou no Shinryuu wo Fukkatsu sasete Shimau
12. Kill The Dragon
An invasive alien species named "Dragon" invaded Earth. The three-year war ended with the victory of mankind. However, "the enemy we have faced so far is only a spearhead. Now, we humans must prepare for a war that will stake our lives in preparation for their main force."
At the national level, humanity gathers children who have been judged to be psykers and establishes the Ark, a training institution.
"It's the first time you've ever praised a child like that. Aren't you the one who was sulky no matter what kind of genius came?"
"The bosses who give us money are mistaken. Dragon Hunters don't need magical psychic abilities. That's the minimum requirement. What they really need is to keep their hearts in their hearts even in extreme fear and situations. A soldier with a strong mind to put a spear into."
The final battle for the survival of mankind is about to begin.
Kill The Dragon is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Kill The Dragon
11. Hoegwihaetdeoni Gamuni Manghaetda
Ethan Ardan definitely remembers dying, so when he wakes up in a dreary room with his sister who'd died, he can only presume it's the afterlife. It turns out Ethan has been reborn into an alternate timeline where his relatives bankrupted his family and dragged it into disgrace while he was in a 10 year-long coma! Now, it's up to Ethan to use his powerful skills from his past life to reunite his family, and to make his relatives rue the day they started a fight with House Ardan!
The Fallen House of Ardan has finished publishing and it has 89 Chapters. It is also Known as: I Regressed to My Ruined Family
10. I Became the Chef of the Dragon King
Shim Cheongi threw herself into the sea of Indangsu! What will happen when she wakes up in a lazy dragon's dungeon? Meet many cute monsters while living a delicious, symbiotic life!
I Became the Chef of the Dragon King has finished publishing and it has 170 Chapters. It is also Known as: Became the Chef of the Dragon King, Dragon's Chef, 용셰프, Yongwangnimui syepeuga doeeotseumnida, Я стала шеф-поваром короля-дракона, أصبحت رئيسة ملك التنانين
9. What the Evil Dragon Lives For
Unwanted from birth, illegitimate child Elaine Newt knows better than anyone that life’s not fair—especially when she's chosen as a human sacrifice to appease the wrath of evil dragon Rabeth, who’s sworn vengeance on the empire for sealing him away for 500 years. But to her surprise, Rabeth grants her three wishes for waking him up from his slumber. When Elaine uses her first wish to stop Rabeth from destroying the empire, she finds herself transported back to the past with a chance to live her life all over again… but this time, with a dragon by her side!
What the Evil Dragon Lives For has finished publishing and it has 105 Chapters. It is also Known as: What Does That Evil Dragon Live For?
8. Kuni wo Owareta Ryuushi-san, Hirowareta Ringoku de Ukkari Musou Shiteshimau. Jakushou Kokka ga Tairiku Saikyou no Ryuu no Rakuen ni Naru made
The series is about the old man Breed, who is fired from his job and exiled from his country. His dragons follow him, however, and so begins his journey to reclaim his glory.
A Dragon Master Who Was Driven Out Of His Country Accidentally Becomes Matchless In The Neighboring Country That Picked Him Up. ~How A Puny State Became A Paradise For The Continent's Strongest Dragons~ is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 国を追われた竜師さん、拾われた隣国でうっかり無双してしまう。 ～弱小国家が大陸最強の竜の楽園になるまで～, Kuni wo Owareta Ryuushi-san, Hirowareta Ringoku de Ukkari Musou shite Shimau, The Banished Dragon Master Becomes a Warrior in the Neighboring Country Where He Was Picked up.
7. Saikyou Onna Shishoutachi ga Ikusei Houshin wo Megutte Shuraba
“These three could destroy the country all by themselves if they wanted… But there was one thing they just couldn't get.”
For the three strongest adventurers in the world, finding a man strong enough to be with them is a herculean task. He simply doesn’t exist. With that in mind, they decide to take on a perfect novice—the level-zero, unremarkable Cross Alacart—and train him up to be their perfect match. Freshly expelled from Adventurers’ school, Cross sets his eyes on redemption; training hard and learning to believe in himself along the way.
Training Regimes of the World’s Strongest Women is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 最強女師匠たちが育成方針を巡って修羅場, The Strongest Female Masters, Who Are Trying to Raise Me Up, Are in Shambles Over Their Training Policy, Saikyō Onna Shishō-tachi ga Ikusei Hōshin o Megutte Shuraba
6. Xie'e Lianjin Shushi Gaobuding Ziji De Shiyanti
"This high-risk experiment was meant to help me take over the world, not to make a waifu," Yiso glumly said, many years later.
The Evil Alchemist Can't Handle His Own Experiment is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: The Evil Alchemist Can't Handle His Own Test Subject, Xie'e Lianjin Shushi Gao Buding Ziji De Shiyan Ti, Xié'è Liànjīn Shùshì Gǎo Bùdìng Zìjǐ De Shíyàn Tǐ
5. Dungeon no Osananajimi
Dungeon x Childhood Friend!?
Let's watch over them, in this warm romantic comedy!
At the bottom of an impregnable underground dungeon awaits the final boss, the mighty black dragon Obsidian. The one who dared to challenge Obsidian is Van, an experienced adventurer who has fought many battles with the dragon over the years.
The battle between two passionate souls is about to begin—!
Dungeon no Osananajimi is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ダンジョンの幼なじみ, Dungeon's Childhood Friend
4. Angnyeoui Mungujeome Oji Maseyo!
“A useless thing like you has no value in our family. Take this money and leave immediately!” “Yes! Goodbye!” She became the incompetent villainess who commits wrongdoings in order to earn the love of her fiance, the male lead. Her reputation was already at rock bottom and the main characters, who can’t live without each other, are having an affair. “Getting kicked out and receiving money is good enough!” So after she was kicked out, she set up a stationery store in front of a school. She reminisces of snacks, beer candy, and even bubbles! Just you wait, kids! But… somehow her young customers are a little weird? “I’ll find you a handsome and modest man, and not someone who has an affair like my brother!” “Ha, then what about my brother, the crown prince?” The great magic swordsman, the next crown prince, the villainous tower master, and finally, the hidden villain...
The Villainess's Stationery Shop is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Please Don't Come to the Evil Lady's Stationery Store!, Please Don't Come to the Villainess' Stationery Store!, A papelaria da vilã, Cửa hàng văn phòng phẩm của ác nữ, Jangan kunjungi toko alat tulis wanita jahat!, Kötü kadının sevimli mağazası!, La papeterie de la méchante, Please Don't Come to the Villainess' Stationery Shop!, Por favor, não venha para a papelaria da vilã!, Đừng đến văn phòng phẩm của ác nữ!, Не приходьте в канцелярський магазин лиходійки!!, อย่ามาร้านเครื่องเขียนของนางร้ายกันเลยนะ!, 悪女の駄菓子屋へようこそ, 請勿進入惡女文具店！, 请不要来恶女的文具店!
3. Ragna Crimson
Ragna is a dragon hunter along with his partner, the strongest dragon hunter Leo. He didn't have much talent at hunting dragons but he had decided to entrust his whole life for her. However he was shown the feel of true despair by his future self on what would happen if he stays weak as he is now. With that, it seems that the reaper of the dragons had now appeared earlier than the original history, but will it be enough to change future?
Ragna Crimson is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ラグナクリムゾン, 라그나 크림슨, Ragnac Crimson
2. Shenguan de Mengxiang Shì Qi Shang Qian Gu E Long
Ten years ago, an evil dragon left a message saying that he would take away the princess after a decade unless he was given ten tons of gold. When the kingdom fails to meet the condition, the dragon swoops in and snatches the beautiful, golden-haired princess—Or priest. The dragon has actually kidnapped Father Ivor, who willingly put himself up to escape the stuffy and celibate life within the church. And as if freedom isn’t sweet enough, Ivor now has himself a handsome and rich dragon-man! All that’s left is to trick his captor into keeping him by his side forever...!
The Priest Dreaming Of A Dragon has finished publishing and it has 50 Chapters. It is also Known as: The Priest's Dream Is to Ride the Evil Dragon of Eternity, The priest dreaming of a dragon
1. Yowai 5000-nen no Soushoku Doragon, Iwarenaki Jaryuu Nintei - Yada Kono Ikenie, Hito no Hanashi o Kiite Kurenai
A 5000-year old vegan dragon was living peacefully when one day a young girl showed up in his cave. She offered herself as a sacrifice in order to gain favour for her village. He played along as the great "Jaryuu-Sama, the Demon Lord's Army Leader" in order to get rid of her. However, his little white lie awoken her hidden powers and his peaceful life suddenly ended.
A gentle dragon of 5000 years old, it was recognised as an evil dragon without any cause. has finished publishing and it has 23 Chapters. It is also Known as: 齢5000年の草食ドラゴン、いわれなき邪竜認定 ～やだこの生贄、人の話を聞いてくれない～, Yowai 5000-nen no Soushoku Dragon, Iware naki Jaryuu Nintei, Yowai 5000-nen no Soushoku Dragon, Iware naki Jaryuu Nintei - Yada Kono Ikenie, Hito no Hanashi o Kiite Kurenai, 齢5000年の草食ドラゴン、いわれなき邪竜認定 ～やだこの生贄、人の話を聞いてくれない～, Weak 5000-Year Old Vegan Dragon, Yowai 5000-nen no Soushoku Dragon, Iware naki Jaryuu Nintei
