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Top 19 Military manga you should read right now. [2025 List]
- 19. Kingdom
- 18. Iphagyongbyeong
- 17. Eternally Regressing Knight
- 16. Berserk
- 15. Fullmetal Alchemist
- 14. God Of Blackfield
- 13. Kim Bujang
- 12. Realist Maou ni Yoru Seiikinaki Isekai Kaikaku
- 11. Youjo Senki
- 10. Oukoku e Tsuzuku Michi
- 9. Lord of the Mysteries
- 8. Daewinim! Ibeon Jeonjaengteoneun Igosingayo?
- 7. Neoui Aiga Aniya
- 6. 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
- 5. Bowblade Spirit
- 4. Shinju no Nectar
- 3. Black Lagoon
- 2. Mahou Shoujo Tokushusen Asuka
- 1. Bocchi Jieikan no Isekai Funsenki
19. 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
18. 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
17. Eternally Regressing Knight
"You're a genius." Those words he heard as a child were poison.
Encrid dreamed of becoming a knight, but he soon realized it was futile.
"You want to live by the sword with that level of skill?" Some laughed at him.
"Just give up." Some advised him against it.
Despite that, his dream remained steadfast. He slept less, ran more, and trained harder.
One day, he died, having been stabbed in the neck. Encrid opened his eyes again to "today's" morning.
Eternally Regressing Knight is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Eternally Regressing Knight
16. 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
15. 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
14. 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
13. 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
12. Realist Maou ni Yoru Seiikinaki Isekai Kaikaku
Seventy-two feudal demon lords vie for power. The weakest among them is also the youngest: Ashtarot, who retains memories from his human life as a researcher. While he possesses neither an army nor immense power, his talent is his pragmatism. From killing potential heroes before they gain power to using underhanded tricks and lies, everything is fair game for the 72nd demon lord.Ashtarot's ultimate goal is to dominate the other demon lords—whether by conquering them or allying with them—and ascend as the Demon King. Accompanied by the demon maid Eve and his subordinates, Ashtarot makes a name for himself as the demon lord who will use any tactic to win—utilizing the power known as realism!
The Legend of Rebuilding World Realist Demon King is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: リアリスト魔王による聖域なき異世界改革, The Reformation of the World as Overseen by a Realist Demon King
11. 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
10. 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）
9. Lord of the Mysteries
Waking up to be faced with a string of mysteries, Zhou Mingrui finds himself reincarnated as Klein Moretti in an alternate Victorian era world where he sees a world filled with machinery, cannons, dreadnoughts, airships, difference machines, as well as Potions, Divination, Hexes, Tarot Cards, Sealed Artifacts… The Light continues to shine but mystery has never gone far. Follow Klein as he finds himself entangled with the Churches of the world—both orthodox and unorthodox—while he slowly develops newfound powers thanks to the Beyonder potions.
Lord of the Mysteries has finished publishing and it has 65 Chapters. It is also Known as: Lord of the Mysteries
8. Daewinim! Ibeon Jeonjaengteoneun Igosingayo?
Lee Yoon-Ah is the captain of the elite special forces unit and is said to be Korea's leader.
A soldier to the core, there was no romance in her life.
However, a completely different world opens for her, when she loses her consciousness after being hit by a shell during her overseas deployment.
She ends up being transmigrated into a romance fantasy novel written by her friend!
And that's when she became an extra, Rosalie, who lived a miserable life.
She sighed deeply and put her head in her hands for a moment. She sees this place as a battlefield and decides to change her life.
“This is a class-based society. I experienced enough to get tired of class-based societies while in the military.”
She becomes the captain who conquers the Duke's family with her absolute charisma!
But unintentionally, even romance starts to take hold of her...
"Duke, how do you feel about kneeling in front of the crown prince? It's the first time you've ever kneeled before someone other than His Majesty, the Emperor."
The original male protagonist is now down on his knees before her and not the heroine.
This captain who had no interest in love, can she win on this battlefield?
Captain! Is This Battlefield Here? is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Daewinim! Ibeon Jeonjaengteoneun Igosingayo?
7. Neoui Aiga Aniya
Kalia is a war hero, and commander that put an end to the past war, but one day, she finds out that she's... pregnant?! Of all people, the father of the baby is Simon Terroan, her best friend and archmage, whom she spent a single passionate night with. Believing that Simon doesn't want the baby, Kalia hides the truth of her pregnancy, then retires from her job and disappears while Simon is away in order to have her baby. The truth is that Simon has loved Kalia, more than anyone else, and so, the frantic search for her begins.
Source: MU
The Baby Isn't Yours is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: It's Not Your Child, 这不是你的孩子
6. 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
5. 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
4. 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
3. Black Lagoon
The story follows a team of mercenaries known as Lagoon Company, who smuggle goods in and around the seas of Southeast Asia. Their base of operations is located in the fictional city of Roanapur in Thailand, and they transport goods in the PT boat Black Lagoon. Lagoon Company does business with various clients, but has a particularly friendly relationship with the Russian crime syndicate Hotel Moscow. The team takes on a variety of missions - which may involve violent firefights, hand-to-hand combat, and nautical battles - in various Southeast Asian locations.
is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ブラックラグーン, Black Lagoon
2. Mahou Shoujo Tokushusen Asuka
Due to the invasion of Disas—enigmatic creatures of soil from the land of the dead—mankind, who was on the verge of crisis, was saved by the efforts of magical girls who had obtained a mysterious magical power...
Three years later, new incidents suddenly occur, tearing apart the normalcy of the girls who had each returned to their normal lives. The saviours of humanity, those magical girls called "The Magical Five" now live each day fighting for their lives, even as they are trifled with by fate...
Magical Girl Spec-Ops Asuka has finished publishing and it has 62 Chapters. It is also Known as: 魔法少女特殊戦あすか, Magical Girl Special Ops Asuka
1. Bocchi Jieikan no Isekai Funsenki
Takeshi Jinguji, an executive candidate of the Self-Defense Force, who had just graduated from the University of Defense, was reincarnated into a different world due to a traffic accident. The inventory had the standard equipment of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force! Jingoji Joe's self-defense officer battle action that makes the fantasy world unrivaled with equipment stronger than magic!!
Different World Adventures Of A Lone Japan Ground Self Defense Force Ensign is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ぼっち自衛官の異世界奮戦記, Bocchi Jieikan no Isekai Funsenki
