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 19 Magical Girl manga you should read right now. [2024 List]
- 19. Spirit Farmer
- 18. Mahou Shoujo Site
- 17. Kabushiki Gaisha Magi Lumiere
- 16. Mahou Shoujo of the End
- 15. Shin Honkaku Mahou Shoujo Risuka
- 14. Suicide Girl
- 13. Jahy-sama wa Kujikenai!
- 12. Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete
- 11. Mahou Shoujo 201
- 10. Machigatta Ko wo Mahou Shoujo ni Shiteshimatta
- 9. Mahou Shoujo Site Sept
- 8. When Jasy Whistles
- 7. Mahou Shoujo Dandelion
- 6. Rosario to Vampire
- 5. Isekai de Saikyou no Tsue ni Tensei shita Ore ga Iyagaru Shoujo wo Muriyari Mahou Shoujo ni P suru!
- 4. Cardcaptor Sakura
- 3. Bareteru! Cocktail Night
- 2. Mahou Shoujo Kazumi★Magica: The Innocent Malice
- 1. Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai shite Ita.
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. 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
17. 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
16. Mahou Shoujo of the End
One day, ordinary high school student Kogami Kii finds himself caught up in a strange kind of zombie apocalypse, involving 'magic girls.' While idly looking out of the school window, Kii sees what looks like a little girl hitting a teacher, causing his head to explode violently. Convinced he's dreaming, he goes to the restroom to get his act together.
Unfortunately, its not a dream, and he arrives to find the creepy little girl repeatedly saying "magical" as she slaughters his friends and classmates. Soon, Kii and his childhood friend—a quiet, often-bullied girl called Tsukune—are witness to the resurrection of their friends' corpses into a zombie-like murderous mob crying the single word "magical." Now Kii and Tsukune must try to endure with the other survivors, and try to find out what has happened to their world.
Magical Girl Apocalypse has finished publishing and it has 64 Chapters. It is also Known as: 魔法少女・オブ・ジ・エンド, Mahou Shoujo OTE, Magical Girl of the End
15. 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
14. 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
13. 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!
12. 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...
11. 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
10. 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
9. Mahou Shoujo Site Sept
Tsurara Takahashi is a middle school student who belongs to the Shinzen tennis club. However, she carries a great misfortune that she cannot confess to her friends: she met the mysterious Mahou Shoujo Site and was given a stick in the shape of an electric drill.
Magical Girl Site Sept has finished publishing and it has 13 Chapters. It is also Known as: 魔法少女サイトSept, Mahou Shoujo Site Sept
8. 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.
(Source - Webtoon)
When Jasy Whistles is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: When Jasy Whistles
7. 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
6. 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
5. Isekai de Saikyou no Tsue ni Tensei shita Ore ga Iyagaru Shoujo wo Muriyari Mahou Shoujo ni P suru!
A widely popular TV animation series "Magical Girl ☆ Charming Luluna". Niimi Reiji, is a huge fan mahou shoujo otaku·
One day he died while saving his friend's daughter suddenly reincarnated in a different world. But, as a magical wand rather than a human being!
He has ability to Make(forced) a beautiful girl that you met into a "Magical Girl" and turn it into a magical(physics) power in a different world!
Beginning in a different world adventure of Magical Girl Saga to fight demon king forces, start!
Reincarnated as a the strongest wand, I'm forcing a girl who hates me to be a magical girl has finished publishing and it has 26 Chapters. It is also Known as: 異世界で最強の杖に転生した俺が嫌がる少女をムリヤリ魔法少女にPする!, Reincarnated as the strongest wand In another world, I'm forcing a girl to be a magical girl against her will!
4. Cardcaptor Sakura
One day, Sakura Kinomoto accidentally opened a book containing dozens of magical cards called Clow Cards, and they scattered around her hometown of Tomoeda. Sakura was chosen to be the master of these cards and has been enlisted by the sun-based guardian Kerberos to use her magic and reclaim these cards before they make any more trouble in town. She is encouraged by her best friend Tomoyo Daidouji, and she meets a rival cardcaptor, Syaoran Li, who is a direct descendant of the creator of the Clow Cards.
Cardcaptor Sakura has finished publishing and it has 50 Chapters. It is also Known as: Cardcaptor Sakura
3. 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
2. Mahou Shoujo Kazumi★Magica: The Innocent Malice
Escaping the darkness that was a suitcase, she found before her eyes a strange room, with a strange man. In the confusion, she knew only one thing. She had lost all her memories save that her name was “Kazumi."
As the girl with nothing but a name is engulfed in the events which follow, fragments of memories rise from her inner mind. We plumb the depths of Kazumi and her acquaintances’ hearts... what will be found?
Masaki Hiramatsu (scriptwriter for Kara no Kyokai) and Takashi Tensugi (of the new wave of bishojo artists) team up to raise the curtain on a never-before-seen story!
Puella Magi Kazumi★Magica: The Innocent Malice has finished publishing and it has 23 Chapters. It is also Known as: 魔法少女かずみ★マギカ〜The innocent malice〜, Mahou Shoujo Kazumi★Magica: The Innocent Malice
1. Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai shite Ita.
The day-to-day life of magical girl and the right hand-man of an evil empire.
The Magical Girl and The Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies has finished publishing and it has 21 Chapters. It is also Known as: かつて魔法少女と悪は敵対していた。, This is the first, and probably final, loose hostile relation.
