Top 19 Elf manga you should read right now. [2025 List]

19. Eternally Regressing Knight

"You're a genius." Those words he heard as a child were poison.
Encrid dreamed of becoming a knight, but he soon realized it was futile.
"You want to live by the sword with that level of skill?" Some laughed at him.
"Just give up." Some advised him against it.
Despite that, his dream remained steadfast. He slept less, ran more, and trained harder.
One day, he died, having been stabbed in the neck. Encrid opened his eyes again to "today's" morning.

Eternally Regressing Knight is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: The Knight Only Lives Today

18. 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

17. Sousou no Frieren

The adventure is over but life goes on for an elf mage just beginning to learn what living is all about.

Elf mage Frieren and her courageous fellow adventurers have defeated the Demon King and brought peace to the land. With the great struggle over, they all go their separate ways to live a quiet life. But as an elf, Frieren, nearly immortal, will long outlive the rest of her former party. How will she come to terms with the mortality of her friends? How can she find fulfillment in her own life, and can she learn to understand what life means to the humans around her? Frieren begins a new journey to find the answer.



Notes:
- Winner of the Grand Prize at the 14th Manga Taisho Awards.
- Nominated for the 25th Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize.
- Placed 3rd at the 7th Annual Next Manga Award.

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 葬送のフリーレン, Frieren at the Funeral, Frieren the Slayer

16. Wo Zhen Bushi Xie Shen Zougou

Lin Jie, a transmigrator, is the owner of a bookstore in another world. He’s kind and warm-hearted, often recommending healing books to customers who are going through a tough time. From time to time, he secretly promotes his own work too. Over time, these customers begin to respect him greatly, some even frequently bringing local specialties to repay his favor. They often seek his professional opinion when it comes to selecting books, and share their experiences with this ordinary bookstore owner to people around them. They respectfully and intimately refer to him using names such as the “Demon God’s Lackey” and “Propagator of the Flesh and Blood Gospel”.

Source: MU

I'm Really Not the Evil God's Lackey is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Flame of Countless Adversity

15. Convenience Store Worker From Another World

The protagonist Chan, who was looking for a part-time job after his previous company went bankrupt, coincidentally discovers a convenience store. Lured by the very high hourly wage, he decides to become a part-timer from that day. But the customers who come in seem a bit strange. Vampires, kobolds, and even succubi??

Convenience Store Worker From Another World is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Isekai Convenience Store Worker, Magical Realm Shopkeeper

14. Salaryman ga Isekai ni Ittara Shitennou ni Natta Hanashi

Uchimura Dennosuke is just an ordinary Japanese salaryman, until he’s sent to work in Vietnam where he dies in a hit-and-run accident. Uchimura is reincarnated and summoned to another world by the Demon King, who offers him a new job–as one of the Four Heavenly Kings of his army! Uchimura is faced with an offer he can’t refuse, but can he do the job?

Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: サラリーマンが異世界に行ったら四天王になった話, Story About a Salaryman Who Became one of the Four Heavenly Kings When he Went to Another World, Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Heavenly King!

13. 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

12. Black Clover

Asta is a young boy who dreams of becoming the greatest mage in the kingdom. Only one problem—he can’t use any magic! Luckily for Asta, he receives the incredibly rare five-leaf clover grimoire that gives him the power of anti-magic. Can someone who can’t use magic really become the Wizard King? One thing’s for sure—Asta will never give up!

Black Clover is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ブラッククローバー, Black Clover

11. Dungeon Meshi

When young adventurer Laios and his company are attacked and soundly thrashed by a dragon deep in a dungeon, the party loses all its money and provisions...and a member! They're eager to go back and save her, but there is just one problem: If they set out with no food or coin to speak of, they're sure to starve on the way! But Laios comes up with a brilliant idea: "Let's eat the monsters!" Slimes, basilisks, and even dragons...none are safe from the appetites of these dungeon-crawling gourmands!

Delicious in Dungeon has finished publishing and it has 97 Chapters. It is also Known as: ダンジョン飯, Dungeon Food, 迷宫饭

10. Ansatsusha de Aru Ore no Status ga Yuusha yori mo Akiraka ni Tsuyoi no da ga

When Akira’s class is magically summoned to another world, he and his classmates are awarded fantastical powers–but while one of them is lucky enough to become a true Hero, Akira becomes a mere Assassin. However, against all odds, the Assassin just might be the most powerful role of all! Harboring doubts about the intentions of the king, Akira uses his newfound strength as a master of the shadows to uncover the secrets and conspiracies of the crown.

My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Brave's is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 暗殺者である俺のステータスが勇者よりも明らかに強いのだが, Assassin de aru ore no Sutetasu ga Yuusha yori mo Akiraka ni Tsuyoi Nodaga

9. Craft Game no Nouryoku de Isekai Kouryaku!!

Kousuke suddenly wakes up alone in a vast forest that clearly isn’t anywhere on Earth. Now he has to find some way to eat, drink, and survive! Luckily, Kousuke also has the power to craft using a special video game menu that allows him to harvest resources and build whatever he can imagine. However, every time he goes to sleep, he’s attacked by one of the many non-human races of this world, all of whom despise humankind. Enter Sylphy, the beautiful dark elf who lays claim to Kousuke and vows to protect him–after all, she’s taken him as her property!

Survival in Another World with My Mistress! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 跟主人一起在异世界生存!, Different World Survival to go with the Master, Goshujinsama to Yuku Isekai Survival!, Capture a different world with the power of craft games!, Isekai Minecraft Захватить другой мир с силой майнкрафта!, Захватить другой мир с силой ремесленных игр!, ご主人様とゆく異世界サバイバル！

8. Maou no Ore ga Dorei Elf wo Yome ni Shitanda ga, Dou Medereba Ii?

Zagan is feared by the masses as an evil sorcerer. Both socially awkward and foulmouthed, he spends his days studying sorcery while beating down any trespassers within his domain. One day he's invited to a dark auction, and what he finds there is an elven slave girl of peerless beauty, Nephy. Having fallen in love at first sight, Zagan uses up his entire fortune to purchase her, but being a poor conversationalist, he has no idea how to properly interact with her. Thus, the awkward cohabitation of a sorcerer who has no idea how to convey his love and his slave who yearns for her master but has no idea how to appeal to him begins.

An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 魔王の俺が奴隷エルフを嫁にしたんだが、どう愛でればいい？, I, a Demon Lord, Took a Slave Elf as My Wife, but How Do I Love Her?

7. Shijou Saikyou Orc-san no Tanoshii Tanetsuke Harem Zukuri

Our protagonist Oruku, is the son of a female knight and an orc. Due to his appearance taking more after his mother, he was harassed and bullied by the orcs of his village. After meeting a beautiful elf and other demi-human girls, and being rejected for his lineage, the strength of his blood awakens and plots a plan to become the strongest warrior in history in order to make a harem of beautiful women.

The Fun Life of the Most Powerful Orc in History, Creating a Harem in an Alternative World has finished publishing and it has 112 Chapters. It is also Known as: 史上最強オークさんの楽しい異世界ハーレムづくり, Shijou Saikyou Orc-san no Tanoshii Isekai Harem-zukuri

6. Boroboro no Elf-san wo Shiawase ni Suru Kusuriuri-san

Story about an injured slave elf is saved by an apothecary.

The Apothecary Will Make This Battered Elf Happy has finished publishing and it has 64 Chapters. It is also Known as: ボロボロのエルフさんを幸せにする薬売りさん, The Apothecary Is Gonna Make This Ragged Elf Happy, Mr. Medicine Merchant Who Will Make Ms. Beaten-Up Elf Happy, A Pharmacist Saves a Dying Elf

5. Around 40 Kenja no Isekai Seikatsu Nikki

Satoshi Osako was a player of the VRRPG 『Sword and Sorcery』 who defeated the Evil God and died for his troubles. When he awoke again he found himself in a strange unknown forest. Furthermore he possessed his avatar’s body and abilities. In other words, he was a cheat. Can a 40 year old DT, live peacefully in this world?

Let his isekai adventure begin.

Around 40 Kenja no Isekai Seikatsu Nikki is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: アラフォー賢者の異世界生活日記, Arafoo Kenja no Isekai Seikatsu Nikki, The Diary Of A Sage Around 40 Living In Another World, Дневник 40-летнего мудреца в другом мире, Araundofootii Kenja no Isekai Seikatsu Nikki, 賢者大叔的異世界生活日記

4. Majutsu wo Kiwamete Tabi ni Deta Tensei Elf, Moteamashita Jumyou de Ikeru Densetsu to Naru

After his ordinary life came to an end in an accident, Minoru was reincarnated as an elf with a lifespan of 1000 years. Due to regrets of not doing anything in his previous life, he decides to leave his village and travel in order to leave a mark in his new world. However, the head of the elf clan imposes a certain trial...?!
This is a tale of a reincarnated elf's leisurely life and his journey to become a living legend.

Majutsu wo Kiwamete Tabi ni Deta Tensei Elf, Moteamashita Jumyou de Ikeru Densetsu to Naru is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 魔術を極めて旅に出た転生エルフ、持て余した寿命で生ける伝説となる, The Reincarnated Elf Left on a Journey to Master His Magic and With His Extra Lifespan Became a Living Legend

3. Ossan Teihen Chiyu-shi to Manasume no Henkyou Life

The Frontier Life of the Low-Class Old Man Healer and His Beloved Daughter is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: おっさん底辺治癒士と愛娘の辺境ライフ, The Frontier Life of The Low-Class Ossan Healer And The Lovery Girl, Ossan Teihen Chiyushi to Mana Musume no Henkyou Life, The Frontier Life of the Low-Class Ossan Healer and His Beloved Daughter, おっさん底辺治癒士と愛娘の辺境ライフ~中年男が回復スキルに覚醒して、英雄へ成り上がる~

2. Tensei Shite High Elf ni Narimashita ga, Slow Life wa 120-nen de Akimashita

With a lifespan of a thousand years, the eccentric high elf embarks on a journey at will. 120 years after he became conscious of his memories of his previous life, Acer got tired of living in a dull forest.

"Well, I don't want to live as a High Elf anymore. This life isn't for me."

If you have a long life anyway, you should go out and experience a lot of things! So instead he became a disciple of the Dwarves who were interested in blacksmithing and didn't get along well with him, waved his sword in the dojo, visited distant port towns to eat seafood, and sometimes helped people in need.

The whimsical high elf thus begins his free-spirited journey. If anyway life is long, do not you want to experience a lot of things out of the world!

Enough with This Slow Life! I Was Reincarnated as a High Elf and Now I’m Bored is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 転生してハイエルフになりましたが、スローライフは120年で飽きました, Growing Tired of the Lazy High Elf Life After 120 Years, I Was Reborn and Became a High Elf, but I Got Tired of My Slow Life after 120 Years

1. Urenokori no Dorei Elf wo Hirotta node, Musume ni Suru Koto ni Shita

Weiss, witnesses an elf girl being sold into slavery. When he realizes that the girl is not just any elf, but a rare High Elf, he decides to buy her and raise her like a daughter.

Weiss finds himself raising a child for the first time. Thanks to his efforts, the girl, who was abused and unable to speak, regains her health. He decides to name her "Lily," after the first word she spoke.

Weiss, suddenly a parental figure, now has a new goal, to get Lily into the magic academy!

My daughter was an unsold slave elf. is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 売れ残りの奴隷エルフを拾ったので、娘にすることにした, Urenokori no Dorei Elf wo Hirotta node, Musume ni Suru Koto ni Shita