What is this genre all about? Magical girls (also known both in Japan and in the West as mahou shoujo, and in Japan as majokko) are young girls with superhuman abilities of magical nature. In the early years, magical girls usually used magic to solve everyday problems and often transformed into idols; nowadays, however, the term is most often used to refer to with girls who fight evil using magical powers, and, although transformations are still common, they tend to be more along the lines of a change of costume.
We present you the list of Magical Girl manga you should read right now.
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Top 20 Magical Girl manga you should read right now. [2024 List]
- 20. Kabushiki Gaisha Magi Lumiere
- 19. Spirit Farmer
- 18. Machigatta Ko wo Mahou Shoujo ni Shiteshimatta
- 17. When Jasy Whistles
- 16. Mahou Shoujo 201
- 15. Jahy-sama wa Kujikenai!
- 14. Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete
- 13. Shin Honkaku Mahou Shoujo Risuka
- 12. 30-sai Made Doutei de Itara Mahou Shoujo ni Narimashita
- 11. Mahou Shoujo Dandelion
- 10. Rosario to Vampire
- 9. Bareteru! Cocktail Night
- 8. Suicide Girl
- 7. Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon
- 6. Fushigiboshi no Futagohime
- 5. Welcome to Another World, Now then, Please Die
- 4. Ao ga Cool Nante Dare ga Kimeta!?
- 3. Mahou no Tenshi Creamy Mami - Fukigen na Ohime-sama
- 2. Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card-hen
- 1. Acro Trip
20. Kabushiki Gaisha Magi Lumiere
“Magical Girl”— A profession that undertakes the work of exterminating a kind of natural disaster called “Kaii.” Kana Sakuragi, a female college student who struggles with job hunting, is picked up by a magical girl startup company and…?! Magical Girl work-life starts now!
Magilumiere Co. Ltd. is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 株式会社マジルミエ, Kabushiki Gaisha MagiLumiere
19. Spirit Farmer
The average Korean citizen who has been desperately trying to be a hero for 11 years has realized that this is not his craft or his dream. After giving up everything, Lee Kun Woo decided to become a farmer and live his quiet life. But is it that simple?
Spirit Farmer is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Farmer of Spirits
18. Machigatta Ko wo Mahou Shoujo ni Shiteshimatta
While searching for a brave candidate to become a magical girl and defend the world from evil, a mythical creature finds Kayo Majiba, a cute young lady who seems like the perfect fit. But when this newly turned magical girl proves to be a crude delinquent who goes berserk in a conflict, it becomes clear that this may have been a terrible mistake. Now evil—and any innocent bystanders—will face the rage of a magical girl gone wrong!
Oops! I Messed Up and Made the Wrong Person Into a Magical Girl! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 間違った子を魔法少女にしてしまった, Mistaken Child Attempts to Become a Magical Girl , , Machimaho: Oops! I Messed Up and Made the Wrong Person Into a Magical Girl! , , MachiMaho
17. When Jasy Whistles
In ancient times, people believed that the forests of Paraguay were filled with gods and monsters. Growing up outside of modern Asuncion, Hela never thought much of the old stories. When her best friend disappears, apparently kidnapped by the legendary Jasy Jatere, however, she learns that the old world is not as dead as she had thought.
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When Jasy Whistles is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: When Jasy Whistles
16. Mahou Shoujo 201
Fujiyama Shinobu aka Sexy Fujiyama, is a general working for the evil Flowerbad Gang who are trying to take over the city. Standing in her way is the masked magical girl, Princess Mamu, who wouldn't you know it, has just moved in next door to Fujiyama's place...
Magical Girl 201 is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 魔法少女201, Mahou Shoujo 201
15. Jahy-sama wa Kujikenai!
Jahy-sama is an existence to be feared and respected throughout the Demon Realm.
Well, was.
The (former) Demon Realm No. 2 is now busy with house chores and work...in the human realm! Her dinner is just beansprouts, and she can't afford anything except water at cafes, but she won't get discouraged!
The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ジャヒー様はくじけない！, Jahy-Sama Ha Kujikenai!, Jahy-sama Won't Be Discouraged!
14. Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete
Hiiragi Utena, a girl who loves Magical Girls, lives her ordinary everyday life wishing to be like them. One day a curious character appears in front of her and offers her the power to make her wishes come true, but… Magical Girls vs. The Forces of Evil, the fierce battle begins!
Looking Up To Magical Girls is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 魔法少女にあこがれて, Mahō Shōjo ni Akogarete, I Admire Magical Girls, and...
13. Shin Honkaku Mahou Shoujo Risuka
Nagasaki prefecture, in Japan, is a magical kingdom. While the wizards that live there are unable to cross the ocean, and are trapped in Kyuushu, they still pose enough of a threat that Americans dropped the bomb on them during WWII. The residents are worried that this will happen again, especially if the regular humans decide magicians are a threat.
Daughter of the most powerful wizard alive, Mizukura Risuka is ten years old, and living outside Nagasaki, searching for her father and killing evil wizards. Her blood contains spells that control time, and allow her to fast-forward her own life. Her ultimate technique kicks in only when she dies bloodily—her blood will reform into herself at 27, at the height of her powers, for one minute.
Her guide through the world of normal humans is Kugi Kizutaka, also aged ten. Kizutaka is a genius, and a sociopath. He believes the only way for people to be happy is to be ruled by him and views everyone he meets as a potential pawn, or slave. Including Risuka.
New Authentic Magical Girl Risuka has finished publishing and it has 32 Chapters. It is also Known as: 新本格魔法少女りすか, Shin Honkaku Mahou Shoujo Risuka
12. 30-sai Made Doutei de Itara Mahou Shoujo ni Narimashita
"When you are a virgin until you are 30, you will become a wizard." A famous joke around the Internet... is what I thought, but to think that it actually happened to me! Wait, but this isn't a wizard? Eh? Magical girl? Why? Comedy manga about magical girls who used to be old virgin guys!
I Was a Virgin Until I Was 30 so I Was Turned Into a Magical Girl is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 30歳まで童貞でいたら魔法少女になりました, 30-sai Made Doutei de Itara Mahou Shoujo ni Narimashita
11. Mahou Shoujo Dandelion
The story follows a magical girl named Tanpopo Ohanami who teams up with the shadow monster Shade, who should be her enemy, to fight for the ones they love.
Dandelion & Shade is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 魔法少女ダンデライオン, Mahorai, まほライ, MGD
10. Rosario to Vampire
Aono Tsukune is so hard up on luck, that he can't even get admitted into high school. His parents finally find him a school with no tests required for admittance, out in the middle of nowhere. He finds out the school is a youkai (monster) academy, Just as he is about to resign himself and get back on the bus home, he bumps into a beautiful girl. Turns out this beautiful girl, Akashiya Moka, is also a vampire who bites him right off the bat. They become friends and Tsukune is ready for a happy school life with her, until he finds out that if a human is found on the school grounds, he or she should be killed. Now Tsukune must conceal his identity from the rest of the monsters at school, while at the same time being a ready snack for Moka when ever the urge takes her. What effect will this have on Tsukune and will Moka be able to keep him out of harm's way?
Rosario+Vampire has finished publishing and it has 40 Chapters. It is also Known as: ロザリオとバンパイア, Rosario and Vampire
9. Bareteru! Cocktail Night
My best friend is... a magical girl!?
The Cocktail Nights are secret battle maidens who cleanse people of their stress. Nobody knows of their true identity... as it should be! Only I know who one of these Cocktail Nights is, and it is my best friend!? This is the beginning of romantic comedy with confidential-levels of mistakes!
Note: Chapter count includes a standalone chapter 14 published by the author on their Twitter.
Spill It, Cocktail Nights! has finished publishing and it has 14 Chapters. It is also Known as: バレてる！ カクテルナイト, Bareteru! Kakuteru Naito, Spill it, Cocktail Knights, Bareteru! Cocktail Knight
8. Suicide Girl
A story where a girl of light fights against the darkness of the world.
Suicide Girl has finished publishing and it has 40 Chapters. It is also Known as: スーサイドガール, Suicide Girl
7. Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon
Tsukino Usagi is 14 years old and in her second year of middle school. She's a bit of a crybaby and klutzy. However, she can transform into a warrior of justice, Sailormoon! An eternal classic that should be read by all.
Sailor Moon has finished publishing and it has 61 Chapters. It is also Known as: 美少女戦士セーラームーン, Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon
6. Fushigiboshi no Futagohime
The Sun's Blessing from the Sunny Kingdom of the Wonder Planet provides light to the other kingdoms of the Wonder Planet. Years ago, when the Sun's Blessing was about to go out, the planet was in great peril, but was saved by the legendary Princess Grace. Today, the Sun's Blessing is about to go out again! It's up to the current princesses of the Sunny Kingdom, the twins Fine and Rein, to save the Wonder Planet.
Mysterious Star of the Twin Princesses has finished publishing and it has 11 Chapters. It is also Known as: ふしぎ星の☆ふたご姫, Fushigiboshi no Futagohime - Lovely Kingdom, Fushigiboshi no Star Futago Hime, Mysterious Star of the Twin Princesses, Twin Princess of Wonder Planet
5. Welcome to Another World, Now then, Please Die
"You all will not be heroes, You'll be Living Sacrifices will you not?"
Atsuto thought that by going to another world his unremarkable life would change and he would be granted all sorts of powers. However, in that other world he found nothing but despair
Atsuto is an ordinary and unpopular high school student with no remarkable talents or romantic success. One day, his school is enveloped in light, and he is suddenly transported to another world called Tilunog.
Some students who believe they can become heroes with cheat skills are excited about the transfer to the otherworld. However, a beautiful woman from Tilunog named Philia cruelly informs them that they were summoned to be sacrificed, and that they are destined to be killed.
Thus begins a storm of massacre and humiliation by demons, called the "Chaos Banquet" begins! Can Atsuto and his friends survive in this world of despair?
Welcome to Another World, Now then, Please Die is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Youkoso Isekai e, dewa Shinde Kudasai, ようこそ異世界へ、では死んでください, Welcome to Another World, Now then, Please Die
4. Ao ga Cool Nante Dare ga Kimeta!?
High school student Azusa Gujo is a magical girl. She makes a contract with Pollu, a Gem Setter with mysterious powers, to fight the powerful enemies that threatens the peace as the magical knight Pure Azurite... but!
Note: Chapter count includes an extra
Who Decided That Blues Had To Be Cool!? has finished publishing and it has 27 Chapters. It is also Known as: 青がクールなんて誰が決めた!?, Ao ga Cool Nante Dare ga Kimeta!?
3. Mahou no Tenshi Creamy Mami - Fukigen na Ohime-sama
Life gets super rough for idol Megumi Ayase when starlit (and magical!) Mami joins her agency and inadvertently usurps the top spot. Rather than backing down, Ayase leans into her jealousy and will stop at nothing to reclaim her throne…all while still doing her best to be a good senpai!
Magical Angel Creamy Mami and the Spoiled Princess is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 魔法の天使クリィミーマミ 不機嫌なお姫様, Mahou no Tenshi Creamy Mami - Fukigen na Ohime-sama
2. Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card-hen
The manga takes place after Sakura graduates from Tomoeda Elementary School, in her first year of junior high school. Sakura sees a mysterious dream, and an incident takes place...
Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card Arc has finished publishing and it has 88 Chapters. It is also Known as: カードキャプターさくら クリアカード編, Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card-hen
1. Acro Trip
Machiko, who lives in Sakai City, Niigata Prefecture, is an otaku girl who is a big fan of the magical girl Berry Blossom who protects the city against the evil organisation Fossa Magna. However, nobody was worried about the battle of the two anymore because, Chroma, the wicked evil villain, was too sloppy.
So Machiko decided “I want to make my magical girl shine more…!” That desire (?) Leads a shy junior high school student to a strange evil path…
Acro Trip has finished publishing and it has 87 Chapters. It is also Known as: アクロトリップ, Acro Trip
