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 17 Magical Girl manga you should read right now. [2026 List]
- 17. Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete
- 16. Mahou Shoujo no Kareinaru Yosei
- 15. Jahy-sama wa Kujikenai!
- 14. Kabushiki Gaisha Magi Lumiere
- 13. Can Unpopular Magical Girls Also Date?
- 12. Magical Girl and Narco Wars
- 11. Mahou Shoujo Dandelion
- 10. Farmer Of Spirits
- 9. Majo no Tabitabi
- 8. Mahou Shoujo Ikusei Keikaku
- 7. Machigatta Ko wo Mahou Shoujo ni Shiteshimatta
- 6. Suicide Girl
- 5. Rosario to Vampire
- 4. When Jasy Whistles
- 3. Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon
- 2. Mahou Shoujo Site
- 1. Ao ga Cool Nante Dare ga Kimeta!?
17. 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...
16. Mahou Shoujo no Kareinaru Yosei
Reimei Shijima who dreams of becoming a magical girl is admitted to the school of her dreams. However, she was assigned to the dormitory where the retired ex-magical girls live. The retired magical girls do not age, live forever, and have various regrets. Shijima's future is... !?
The Life After Retirement of Magical Girls has finished publishing and it has 39 Chapters. It is also Known as: 魔法少女のカレイなる余生, Mahou Shoujo no Kareinaru Yosei
15. Jahy-sama wa Kujikenai!
The Great Jahy, the Dark Realm’s second-in-command, cuts a frightening figure, feared and revered by all. But when a run-in with a magical girl results in the destruction of the precious mana crystal, the Dark Realm falls, transporting the newly puny and powerless Jahy to the human world! Unfortunately, plotting the revival of the Dark Realm from a cramped, crumbling one-room apartment is no easy feat when you have rent to pay and a job to keep!
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. 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. has finished publishing and it has 160 Chapters. It is also Known as: 株式会社マジルミエ, Kabushiki Gaisha MagiLumiere
13. Can Unpopular Magical Girls Also Date?
Chae-na plays the unpopular Clover in [Magical Lucky Stars], the guardian of Madeleine Village.
She feels weak and lacking as a hero, so she lives inconspicuously and endures being an unpopular member. She finds the spotlight uncomfortable and awkward.
However, there is someone who accidentally sees her kindness and falls in love at first sight! It is Red, Seung-chan, a popular member of the [Hyper Rangers of Transcendental Expedition] group that protects the neighboring Eunha Village.
"I fell in love at first sight. I think I like you!"
She is thrilled by the appearance of Red, whom she admires, but refuses to confess, saying that she doesn't even know what kind of person she is... After hearing the heart-fluttering words that she doesn't know anything about you and wants to get to know you more, she eventually runs away.
"There's no way such a wonderful person would like someone like me. There must be some kind of mistake!"
A heart-pounding story about an ultra-popular hero and an unpopular magical girl who accepts his confession!
Can Unpopular Magical Girls Also Date? is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Can Even Unpopular Magical Girls Date?
12. Magical Girl and Narco Wars
"Candy," a mysterious drug whose main ingredient is just ordinary sugar, is spreading like wildfire in Tokyo. When Susui, a narcotics agent who has infiltrated the yakuza to get closer to Candy's manufacturer, finds himself in danger, a self-proclaimed "magical girl" named Riri Hoshina comes to his rescue...!
Magical Girl and Narco Wars is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Mahou Shoujo to Mayaku Sensou, 魔法少女と麻薬戦争, Девочка-волшебница и нарковойны
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. Farmer Of Spirits
After training for 11 years to reach superhuman status, I gave up on my dream and returned to the family farm. But suddenly, Hawa appeared! She’s a powerful farming spirit who can make anything grow—even produce that enhances people’s powers. Now I’ve got my superhuman ID card, more spirits-friends, mouthwatering Grade A+ crops, and quests! Will Hawa and her friends lead us all to fame and fortune and change our lives forever?
Farmer Of Spirits has finished publishing and it has 192 Chapters. It is also Known as: Fazendeiro Espiritual, La Ferme aux esprits, Nông dân linh hồn, ชาวสวนภูตคุมวิญญาณ, 精霊の農夫, 精靈農夫, Spirit Farmer
9. Majo no Tabitabi
There is a witch named Elaina. As a freespirited traveler on an adventure to experience the world, she encounters a wide variety of places and people. Sometimes comedic, sometimes fantastical, sometimes a little dark, this is the story of Elaina and her long journey.
The Journey of Elaina has finished publishing and it has 24 Chapters. It is also Known as: 魔女の旅々, Majo no Tabitabi The Journey of Elaina
8. Mahou Shoujo Ikusei Keikaku
The highly popular social network game "Magical Girl Raising Project" is a miraculous game that produces real Magical Girls with a chance of 1 in 10000 for each person. Girls who are lucky enough to gain the power of magic spend fulfilling days. But one day, the administration arbitrarily announces that "There are too many magical girls so they will be halved". The curtain will now be raised on the relentless and merciless survival game between 16 magical girls.
Magical Girl Raising Project has finished publishing and it has 11 Chapters. It is also Known as: 魔法少女育成計画, Mahou Shoujo Ikusei Keikaku
7. 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
6. 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
5. 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
4. 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 has finished publishing and it has 114 Chapters. It is also Known as: When Jasy Whistles
3. 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
2. Mahou Shoujo Site
Asagiri Aya, a girl bullied at school and at home. One day, an eerie website, Mahou Shoujo Site, flashes on her computer screen and welcomes her to the Mahou Shoujo World.
Magical Girl Site has finished publishing and it has 141 Chapters. It is also Known as: 魔法少女サイト, Mahou Shoujo Site
1. 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!
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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!?
