Top 19 Military manga you should read right now. [2024 List]

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19. Iphagyongbyeong

Iphagyongbyeong

At the age of eight, I-Jin Yu lost his parents in a plane crash and became stranded in a foreign land, forced to become a child mercenary in order to stay alive. He returns home ten years later to be reunited with his family in Korea, where food and shelter are plenty and everything seems peaceful. But I-Jin will soon learn that life as a teenager is a whole other feat of survival. With only one year of high school left, I-Jin must master new tactics to maneuver his way around the schoolhouse battleground. Can he survive a year of high school? Or rather, will the school be able to survive him?

Mercenary Enrollment is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: High School Mercenary (French), High School Soldier (Indonesian), Mercenario adolescente, Mercenary Enrollment, Söldnereinschreibung, Tentara Menyamar Jadi Anak SMA, พี่ชายสายบอดี้การ์ด, 入学傭兵, 入學傭兵, 少年佣兵

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18. Berserk

Berserk

His name is Guts, the Black Swordsman, a feared warrior spoken of only in whispers. Bearer of a gigantic sword, an iron hand, and the scars of countless battles and tortures, his flesh is also indelibly marked with The Brand, an unholy symbol that draws the forces of darkness to him and dooms him as their sacrifice. But Guts won't take his fate lying down; he'll cut a crimson swath of carnage through the ranks of the damned—and anyone else foolish enough to oppose him! Accompanied by Puck the Elf, more an annoyance than a companion, Guts relentlessly follows a dark, bloodstained path that leads only to death...or vengeance.



Notes:
- Volumes 1-5 contain the 16 prequel chapters 0A - 0P.
- Chapter 83 was omitted from Volume 13 due to the author’s request.
- Volume 14 includes “Berserk: The Prototype”.
- Due to the author's passing, starting from Chapter 365, the manga is illustrated by Studio Gaga (Miura's assistants) and supervised by Kouji Mori (a close friend of Miura's).

Berserk is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ベルセルク, Berserk: The Prototype

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17. Kingdom

Kingdom

Millions of years have passed since the times of legends, when the worlds of man and gods were still the same. In these times it was the desires of man that moved the world. It is the period of the 500 year war: the Era of Warring States. Kingdom is the story of a young boy who grew into a great general and all the trials and bloodshed that led him there.

is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: キングダム, Kingdom

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16. Fullmetal Alchemist

Fullmetal Alchemist

In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with mechanical "auto-mail" limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his brother and himself... the legendary Philosopher's Stone.

Won the 49th Shogakukan Manga Award in the Shounen category.
Won the 15th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Award New Artist Prize.
Won the Eagle Award's "Favourite Manga" in 2010/2011.
Won the Seiun Award for best science fiction comic in 2011.

Fullmetal Alchemist has finished publishing and it has 116 Chapters. It is also Known as: Hagane no Renkinjutsushi, 鋼の錬金術師, Full Metal Alchemist, FMA, HagaRen, Fullmetal Alchemist Gaiden

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15. Iron Ladies

Iron Ladies

College graduate Mu Siyun submitted his resume and suddenly became the head of a space fleet, leading thousands of mecha girl soldiers to conquer the universe!

Iron Ladies is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Iron Ladies Steel Soldiers, Metal Goddess Soldier

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14. Bowblade Spirit

Bowblade Spirit

The bow is a weapon that dominates everything in sight, even for targets hiding at distances too far for the eyes to see. Just imagine a weapon you cannot even see targeting your life. What could possibly be scarier than that? A training regime from hell with a brutal grandfather. A joyful trip to Zhongyuan in search of a wife. The rise of a hero who will overturn the Murim world. Ki Guided Arrow - a fresh take on Ki Guidance that is stronger than both the Ki Guided Sword and Blade! Fire the arrow into tomorrow!

Bowblade Spirit is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Bowblade Spirit

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13. God Of Blackfield

God Of Blackfield

“Who am I?”

The legend of the French Foreign Legion, ‘Kang Chan’!
During the African war, he was called ‘God of Blackfield’, the black land’s God, by his enemies who were terrified but in awe of him.
However, during a mission to kill Masallan, the brain behind SISS, the group of sunni supporters, Kang Chan was killed in action by an unknown bullet shot from behind him.
As his vision got blurry, he saw his thirteen team members, who had absolute faith in him, getting killed one after another.

As Kang Chan was awaiting death after being shot by a traitor, he was saved by a mysterious power and woke up 3 years later in South Korea.
However, he was in the body of another ‘Kang Chan’, a 19-year-old high school boy who was being bullied at school.

Kang Chan’s journey to get revenge on the traitor and to find out the truth behind his rebirth begins now!

God Of Blackfield is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: God Of Blackfield

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12. Kim Bujang

Kim Bujang

Single father, company manager, and former black-ops member, Mr. Kim lived an ordinary life until his daughter, Minji, went missing. After discovering his daughter could be dead, Mr. Kim turns merciless and sets out for information. He will rescue his daughter by any means necessary, even if it means destroying everything and everyone standing in his path.

Source: Webtoon

Manager Kim is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Manajer Kim

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11. Oukoku e Tsuzuku Michi

Oukoku e Tsuzuku Michi

This is the story of a young slave gladiator in an underground arena. He doesn’t know about his past or how he got to where he is, only that his name is Aegir, and that he is strong.

One day he kills the boss and escapes the arena, joining a band of mercenaries as a new recruit. During one mission, they encounter the vampire, Lucy, who slaughters the band with her inhuman strength. After learning that Aegir only knows how to kill, Lucy lets him stay at her house, educating and taking care of him.

Two years pass, and on the day of Aegir’s departure, they both exchange a promise that if Aegir becomes a king and owns the land of Erg forest, he can come and take her as his woman. Making this his life goal, Aegir set out on a journey to become a hero, a king, and found his own kingdom.

Road to Kingdom is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 王国へ続く道 奴隷剣士の成り上がり英雄譚, The Road That Leads to Kingdom, Road to the Kingdom Slave Swordsman the Rise of Heroes - Harem Life, Oukoku e Tsuzuku Michi dorei Kenshi no Nariagari Eiyūtan (Haaremu Raifu), 王国へ続く道 奴隷剣士の成り上がり英雄譚(ハーレムライフ)

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10. Survive as the Hero's Wife

Survive as the Hero's Wife

Canaria is reincarnated as a minor villain of a popular cliché novel. Based on the novel, she is destined to be executed but can she prevent this from happening before it's too late?

Survive as the Hero's Wife has finished publishing and it has 118 Chapters. It is also Known as: Survive as the Hero's Wife

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9. Sentouin, Hakenshimasu!

Sentouin, Hakenshimasu!

The Secret Society Kisaragi has one mission: world domination! They claim to be an evil organization, but their scientist is eccentric, their hot female generals wear little clothing, and they’re surprisingly concerned about the fate of the world!?

No. 6 is a Combatant for Kisaragi, meaning his body has been reconstructed to be stronger and obey the orders of the generals. His latest mission? To do recon on an unknown alien planet with his new partner, the deadpan android Alice. There, he meets a busty female knight...riding a unicorn!? Thus begins their hilarious invasion of a magical fantasy world!

Combatants Will Be Dispatched is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 戦闘員、派遣します!, Sentouin, Hakenshimasu!

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8. All You Need Is Kill

All You Need Is Kill

The world is in a war against an alien race called "Mimics," who have taken over most of the world with a mission to eliminate the human race. Keiji Kiriya is a new recruit in the United Defense Force, which is battling against these "Mimics." On his first day of deployment, Keiji and his unit encounter "Mimics" and are all killed... Or was it all a dream? For some inexplicable reason, after every time he dies, he is resurrected and returned back to the day before the battle. Why does this happen to Keiji and how can he escape from this never ending cycle?

All You Need Is Kill has finished publishing and it has 17 Chapters. It is also Known as: Edge of Tomorrow

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7. Kidou Senshi Gundam Thunderbolt

Kidou Senshi Gundam Thunderbolt

The Universal Century began with mankind moving its burgeoning population into outer space. The year is UC0079. The cluster of colonies furthest from the Earth, Side 3, proclaim themselves the Principality of Zeon and launch a war of independence against the Earth Federation. Now, it is nearly one year since the war broke out. In the “Thunderbolt sector”, a reef section of space where a large quantity of wreckage from battleships and destroyed space colonies from the war lies, a violent battle plays out as the Earth Federation Forces set their sights on recapturing the Zeon controlled sector.

Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 機動戦士ガンダム サンダーボルト, Kidou Senshi Gundam Thunderbolt

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6. Toshiue Elite Onna Kishi ga Boku no Mae de dake Kawaii

Toshiue Elite Onna Kishi ga Boku no Mae de dake Kawaii

I the strongest prodigy of the kingdom, Haru (16) have been assigned to the Knight Order. My surperior in this knight order, where the strongest of the kingdom gather to become the elite, is Karen-san, a 29 year old single woman.

"A lack of self confidence is not allowed, prepare yourself!" Usually she is a feared and noble "Oni Knight Leader"...

"……I, I ended up falling in love with you!!"
"Since i can't endure it anymore is it fine to cry from the bottom of my heart?"

The Karen-san that does things like, inviting me to her room, acting like a spoiled child or showing special facial expressions only towards me is just too cute...!

Older Elite Knight Is Cute Only in Front of Me is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 年上エリート女騎士が僕の前でだけ可愛い, Toshiue Elite Onna Kishi ga Boku no Mae de dake Kawaii

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5. Kage no Eiyuu no Nichijou Tan: Yuusha no Ura de Anyaku Shiteita Saikyou no Agent. Soshiki ga Kaitai Sareta no de, Shoutai Kakushite Hitonami no Nichijou wo Ouka Suru

Kage no Eiyuu no Nichijou Tan: Yuusha no Ura de Anyaku Shiteita Saikyou no Agent. Soshiki ga Kaitai Sareta no de, Shoutai Kakushite Hitonami no Nichijou wo Ouka Suru

The "Great War of Heroes," in which the hero and the demon king vie for survival and power in each incarnation. The fourth great war was also a war where the heroes defeated the Demon King… it's an undisclosed fact. Twoeight, the ace of the “Agency” in the dark side of kingdom, undertakes all the dirty work for country and supports the Hero to subjugation the Demon Lord from shadows. As the unsung hero, Twoeight hopes to live a peaceful life after the war. However, defeating the Demon Lord is not enough to bring peace to the world.This is a story about an awkward boy who is a former “behind the scenes” agent. Fights, opposes, and tries as hard as he can to protect his daily life.

Shadow Hero's Daily Life is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 影の英雄の日常譚 ~勇者の裏で暗躍していた最強のエージェント、組織が解体されたので、正体隠して人並みの日常を謳歌する~, ชีวิตประจำวันของผู้กล้าเงาสุดแกร่ง, Kage no Eiyuu no Nichijou-tan, 影の英雄の日常譚

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4. Youjo Senki

Youjo Senki

On the front line of the war, there's a little girl. Blond hair, blue eyes and porcelain white skin, she commands the army with lisping voice. Her name is Tanya Degurechaff. But in reality, she is one of Japan's most elite salarymen, reborn as a little girl after angering a mysterious being X who calls himself "God." And this little girl, who prioritize over anything else efficiency and her own career, will become the most dangerous being amongst the sorcerers of the imperial army...

The Saga of Tanya the Evil is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 幼女戦記, The Military Chronicles of a Little Girl

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3. Shinju no Nectar

Shinju no Nectar

The Principality of Adal lies devastated in the wake of the Ord Army's overwhelming invasion. Princess Sakura, a surviving member of the nobility, flees to an abandoned temple and enacts a ritual to resurrect an evil warrior.

Shinju no Nectar is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 神呪のネクタール, Nectar of Divine Curse, Nectar of Dharani

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2. TS Eiseihei-san no Senjou Nikki

TS Eiseihei-san no Senjou Nikki

An ex-pro gamer of the FPS genre (♂) reincarnated in a fantasy world filled with magic... Only learn that what greeted him was not a scene from one's dreams but a muddy battlefield full of bullets flying to and fro! Moreover, he's now an orphan girl named Touri Noel?!

After her aptitude for healing magic was discovered, she decided to volunteer in the army as a second-class medic, all to raise money for the orphanage where she was born and raised. However, without even getting magic training, she was attached to an assault squad, repeatedly fighting on the most cruel battlefields of the "Western Front."
The mission given to her was to become the personal medic of the frontline's ace, Garback, and not let him die at any cost. But he turned out to be the worst commander, who will try to get results whatever the cost, even if it means the death of his subordinates!

On the battlefield, mired in unreasonable orders and violence, Touri's fierce battle for survival continues...

TS Medic's Battlefield Diary is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: TS衛生兵さんの戦場日記, TS Eiseihei-san no Senjou Nikki

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1. Priscilla's Marriage Request

Priscilla's Marriage Request

Priscilla Motia works as a sorceress at the mercenary corps, but she was once the only daughter of a count. Until her father died, and her stepmother made a fortune from selling their valuables to her divorced husband who was 10 years older...

In an accident while working as a mercenary, Priscilla got her hands on the Dragon Heart just before she dies... This is a chance to take back the 15 years that she lost! She is determined to go on a big adventure.

“You're back!"

But what awaited Priscilla was a huge debt caused by her evil divorced husband.

Seeking for revenge, Priscilla goes looking for Kian Rustin, the Black Death of the Battlefield for help and asks, “I have a favor to ask of you."

“What do you want me to do? Is this an assassination attempt?"

"Kian Rustin! Please be my husband."

So, will Priscilla be able to win both land and love?

Priscilla's Marriage Request is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: La demande en mariage de Priscilla, Pricilla'eui Gyeolhon Eui'rwe, Priscilla'nın Evlilik Talebi, Priscilla's Marriage Proposal, Proposición de matrimonio de Priscilla

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