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

19. 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...

18. 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

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. 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!

15. Magic Knight Rayearth

Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu, girls from separate schools, find themselves linked together as they fall through the floor during a field trip to the Tokyo Tower. They land in a place called Cephiro, where their will controls what happens. They meet with Guru Clef and find out that they were summoned to save Princess Emeraude who has been imprisoned by High Priest Zagato. They learn magic and acquire weapons on their quest to save Cephiro from the evils of Zagato.(Source:ANN)

Magic Knight Rayearth has finished publishing and it has 15 Chapters. It is also Known as: 魔法騎士〈マジックナイト〉レイアース, Mahou Kishi Rayearth

14. 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

13. 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

12. Sasaki to Pi-chan

Tired and unfulfilled by his dead-end job, Sasaki decides to adopt Peeps, an adorable pet Java sparrow. Peeps, however, is really Piercarlo, a powerful sage from another world! After Peeps bestows Sasaki with magic and the ability to cross worlds, the two decide to export household items for profit in pursuit of a leisurely lifestyle. But when Sasaki’s new magic gets him mixed up in a whole other kind of supernatural struggle back in Japan, will it destroy his chances at realizing the relaxing life of his dreams?

Sasaki and Peeps is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 佐々木とピーちゃん, Sasaki to Pi-chan: Isekai de Slow Life wo Tanoshi Mou Toshitara, Gendai de Inou Battle ni Makikomareta Ken - Mahou Shoujo Up wo Hajimeta You desu, 佐々木とピーちゃん 異世界でスローライフを楽しもうとしたら、現代で異能バトルに巻き込まれた件 ～魔法少女がアップを始めたようです～

11. 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

10. Boku no Oku-san wa Mahou Shoujo Kamoshirenai

Boku no Oku-san wa Mahou Shoujo Kamoshirenai is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ぼくの奥さんは魔法少女かもしれない, Mi esposa puede ser una chica magnifica, My Wife Could Be a Magical Girl

9. 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

8. Magic Knight Rayearth 2

Hikaru, Fuu, and Umi are once again transported to Cephiro. But, with the Pillar gone, they don't know how they could have been transported back. As they meet up with old friends, they find that Cephiro is know crumbling because they do not have a pillar. They also find that gates from other worlds have opened, and the leaders what the Pillar to themselves for their own selfish reasons. Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu must now set out to save Cephiro form dying.

Magic Knight Rayearth II has finished publishing and it has 14 Chapters. It is also Known as: 魔法騎士レイアース2, Mahou Kishi Rayearth 2

7. 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?

6. 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

5. 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

4. Magical Trans!

Minami-kun spots a poster recruiting new members for the Magical Girl Club. Thinking "Cosplay cuties woohoo!" he decides to join... What the hell!? It's not cosplay—we actually become magical girls?

Magical Trans! has finished publishing and it has 65 Chapters. It is also Known as: まじとら！, Maji Tora!, MajiTora

3. Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica

When a new girl joins her class, Madoka Kaname thinks she recognizes the mysterious, dark-haired transfer student from one of her dreams…a dream where she is approached by a catlike creature who offers Madoka an opportunity to change destiny. Madoka had always thought magic was the stuff of fantasy…until she sees the transfer student fighting with the very cat being from her dream! And just like in Madoka’s dream, the cat gives her a choice. Will Madoka become a magical girl in exchange for her dearest desire? What will be the cost of having her wish come true?

Puella Magi Madoka Magica has finished publishing and it has 12 Chapters. It is also Known as: 魔法少女まどか★マギカ, Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magika, Magical Girl Madoka Magica

2. 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

1. Baba in the Mahou Shoujo

Magical Girls don't have to be 14 to save the world. Grandma will do just as well, though she might need a reminder of how to start the transformation sequence and which end of the magical stick you point towards the bad guy.

Grandma in the Magical Girl is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ババア・イン・ザ・魔法少女, Baba in the Mahou Shoujo