What is this genre all about? An anime that takes place on future Earth (or it could be an alternative universe) after a major cataclysm has occurred. World War III, an alien invasion, plague, global warming or some other general disaster are common themes to build a post-apocalyptic world upon, where the effects were severe enough that mankind barely survived.The time frame may be immediately after the catastrophe, focusing on the travails or psychology of survivors, or considerably later, often including the theme that the existence of pre-catastrophe civilization has been forgotten (or mythologised). Post-apocalyptic stories often take place in an agrarian, non-technological future world, or a world where only scattered elements of technology remain. There is a considerable degree of blurring between post-apocalyptic fiction and that which deals with false utopias or dystopian societies.
We present you the list of Post Apocalypse manga you should read right now.
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Top 20 Post Apocalypse manga you should read right now. [2025 List]
- 20. Omniscient Reader's Point of View
- 19. Singwa Hamkke Level Up
- 18. Gachiakuta
- 17. Kill The Dragon
- 16. Leviathan
- 15. Dr. Stone
- 14. Kono Sekai ga Izure Horobu Koto wo, Ore dake ga Shitte Iru
- 13. Surviving the Apocalypse
- 12. Hiding a Logistics Center in the Apocalypse
- 11. Virus King
- 10. Moshi Chaoji Nongchang
- 9. I Have a Mansion In The Post-Apocalyptic World
- 8. King of Apocalypse
- 7. Moshi Wanwu Shengji Xitong
- 6. Fire Punch
- 5. Tengoku Daimakyou
- 4. Jiang Si Xiansheng
- 3. Imawa no Kuni no Alice
- 2. Colorless
- 1. Ji Han Zhan Ji
20. Omniscient Reader's Point of View
Back then, Dok-Ja had no idea. He had no idea his favorite web novel 'Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse' was going to come to life, and that he would become the only person to know how the world was going to end. He also had no idea he would end up becoming the protagonist of this novel-turned-reality. Now, Dok-Ja will go on a journey to change the course of the story and save humankind once and for all.
Omniscient Reader's Point of View is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, دیدگاه خوانندهی همهچیدون, Всеведущий читатель, 전독시, 全知读者, 全知读者视角, Omniscient Reader
19. Singwa Hamkke Level Up
“Maybe Inner Gods can never defeat Outer Gods…” so thought Yu-Won Kim, a plucky, high-ranking warrior, after a bitter defeat. But Yu-Won is too tenacious to give up. His loss becomes the dawn of a new journey as a returnee. With renewed determination, Yu-Won starts back from where he began, smashing monster after monster and relearning his skills before taking on the Tower once again. But can he fight his way through the tutorials and level up once more, or will his conquest crumble before him?
Leveling Up With the Gods is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Leveling With The Gods, เลเวลอัปไปกับเทพเจ้า, 神と共にレベルアップ
18. Gachiakuta
A boy lives in a floating town, where the poor scrape by and the rich live a sumptuous life, simply casting their garbage off the side, into the abyss. When he's falsely accused of murder, though, his wrongful conviction leads to an unimaginable punishment—exile off the edge, with the rest of the trash. Down on the surface, the cast-off waste of humanity has bred vicious monsters, and to travel the path to vengeance against those who cast him into Hell, a boy will have to become a warrior…
Gachiakuta is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ガチアクタ, Gachi Akuta
17. Kill The Dragon
An invasive alien species named "Dragon" invaded Earth. The three-year war ended with the victory of mankind. However, "the enemy we have faced so far is only a spearhead. Now, we humans must prepare for a war that will stake our lives in preparation for their main force."
At the national level, humanity gathers children who have been judged to be psykers and establishes the Ark, a training institution.
"It's the first time you've ever praised a child like that. Aren't you the one who was sulky no matter what kind of genius came?"
"The bosses who give us money are mistaken. Dragon Hunters don't need magical psychic abilities. That's the minimum requirement. What they really need is to keep their hearts in their hearts even in extreme fear and situations. A soldier with a strong mind to put a spear into."
The final battle for the survival of mankind is about to begin.
Kill The Dragon is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Kill The Dragon
16. Leviathan
The world is submerged, and sea monsters rule the earth.
Will Bota and his family ever make it to safety and escape this aquatic hell? And who in the world is Kana?!
Note: Toomics English platform splits the original chapters in half.
Leviathan has finished publishing and it has 111 Chapters. It is also Known as: DeepWater, Deep Sea Water, Simhaesu, 末世泽国, 深海獸, 深海兽, Leviatã, Leviatán, موجودات عظیم دریایی
15. Dr. Stone
One fateful day, all of humanity was petrified by a blinding flash of light. After several millennia, high schooler Taiju awakens and finds himself lost in a world of statues. However, he’s not alone! His science-loving friend Senku’s been up and running for a few months and he's got a grand plan in mind—to kickstart civilization with the power of science!
Dr. Stone has finished publishing and it has 232 Chapters. It is also Known as: ドクターストーン, Dr. Stone
14. Kono Sekai ga Izure Horobu Koto wo, Ore dake ga Shitte Iru
An ordinary office worker, Akira Ichijo, was attacked by a Minotaur on his way home from work - the next moment, he woke up in his office! Akira rose from the dead, inherited his level and status, and possessed a unique ability called "Returning to the Underworld" that allowed him to restart his life at a certain time!! In the cruel real world he faces, Akira uses his skills to seek survival with his childhood friend Nao Nanase.
Only I Know That the World Will End is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: この世界がいずれ滅ぶことを、俺だけが知っている～モンスターが現れた世界で、死に戻りレベルアップ～, Kono Sekai ga Izure Horobu Koto o, Ore dake ga Shitte Iru - Monster ga Arawareta Sekai de, Shi ni Modori Level Up, この世界がいずれ滅ぶことを、俺だけが知っている
13. Surviving the Apocalypse
A boy was locked in a basement and trained his entire life. His deranged father, the one who confined him, declared,
“The Apocalypse is coming.”
Now, armed with the training and survival skills he had honed over years of practice, he must survive the impending apocalypse.
Surviving the Apocalypse is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Jongmar-eseo Saranamgi
12. Hiding a Logistics Center in the Apocalypse
The world may have ended, but the logistics center still operates—within my own dimensional space.
Hiding a Logistics Center in the Apocalypse is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Almacenes ocultos en el Apocalipsis
11. Virus King
The world is shrouded in an apocalypse. The entire post-apocalyptic world has turned into a brutal evolution game! This is humanity's greatest opportunity and trial ground, as well as a playground for gods and demons! Chen Bai is reborn ten days before the apocalypse begins! He directly injects himself with the zombie virus and awakens an SSS-level talent: Virus King! He begins to control the virus, embarking on a unique path of evolution!
Virus King is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Doomsday for All: Me, Virus Monarch
10. Moshi Chaoji Nongchang
The world plunges into panic as the apocalypse approaches and plants and water sources dry up completely. Food and survival become people’s utmost concerns once again. Rice and flour become luxury items, and vegetables are scarce and unavailable.
However, just at this moment, someone shares a video on a website that shocks the world. Sweet vegetables roll into a hot pot, emanating an enticing green color. Golden roasted lamb leg sizzles with oil. The delicious fish soup simmers to a pure white, resembling milk. A little girl beside him pleads desperately…
Moshi Chaoji Nongchang is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Apocalyptic Super Farm, Doomsday Super Farm, Mòshì Chāojí Nóngchǎng
9. I Have a Mansion In The Post-Apocalyptic World
Jiang Chen crossed into the judgment day after the nuclear war, and there was a mess everywhere. In order to survive, Jiang Chen led the refugees to establish a base area and set up a federation. Then carry the judgment day's technology and return to the true world. Change the political structure of the earth, rescue the world in a critical moment, and establish the Great Union of Earth Federation! Expanding the territory and fighting the threat from the sky.
(source: Webnovel)
I Have a Mansion In The Post-Apocalyptic World has finished publishing and it has 610 Chapters. It is also Known as: У меня есть особняк в мире постапокалипсиса!, I have a suite in the last days
8. King of Apocalypse
Qin Yu was killed a few hundred years into the future during the apocalypse due to a misjudgment. He then traveled back in time before the apocalypse kick off, relying on his battle hardened apocalypse experience and techniques, Qin Yu rapidly developed into a formidable opponent, passing through hurdles, saving the world all while protecting his beloved sister.
(Source:MU)
King of Apocalypse has finished publishing and it has 664 Chapters. It is also Known as: King of Doom
7. Moshi Wanwu Shengji Xitong
In a world overrun by zombies, survival is difficult, but I suddenly gained an all-purpose apocalyptic upgrade system.
What is this?!
By killing the zombie and completing tasks, you can earn upgrade points that can be used to upgrade anything. With this, I no longer fear material scarcity, I just have to keep upgrading. From fruit cores to trees that last for millennia, from wild fields to super farms, from broken guns to plasma explosive weapons, from peas to super zombie-killers, and from paper airplanes to F22s. With this system, a single person is equivalent to a whole city!
Moshi Wanwu Shengji Xitong is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: All Purpose Apocalyptic Upgrade System, Doomsday Everything Upgrade System, Mòshì Wànwù Shēngjí Xìtǒng
6. Fire Punch
In the not-too-distant past, the Ice Witch blanketed the world in snow, starvation and madness, leading the inhabitants to seek their salvation in fire. With that, an unusual destiny unfolds for two young orphans, Agni and Luna, blessed with the ability to regenerate. But will this ability prove to be more of a curse than a blessing?
Fire Punch has finished publishing and it has 83 Chapters. It is also Known as: ファイアパンチ, Fire Punch
5. Tengoku Daimakyou
Story centers on a boy named Tokio, who lives alongside other children inside a beautiful wall. One day, Tokio receives a message that says "Do you want to go outside of the outside?" In a heaven that has begun to tear itself apart, a group of boys and girls begin their adventure.
Heavenly Delusion is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 天国大魔境, Heaven's Great Magical Barrier, The Grand Devil's Cave of Heaven, The Heaven Delusion
4. Jiang Si Xiansheng
1000 years ago, the MC became a normal zombie in the apocalypse. In order to survive the constant hunting of humans, he continued to train himself until he became immensely powerful. After 1000 years passed, he is now ready to enter human society again.
Jiang Si Xiansheng is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Jiāng Sī Xiānshēng, Mr. Jiang Si, Mr. Zombie
3. Imawa no Kuni no Alice
Alice Ryouhei will leave high school soon, but he's trying to avoid thinking about his future. Late one night, when he's hanging out with his tough friend Karube and his silly, girl-crazy friend Chota, they see fireworks. After one blindingly bright explosion, they find themselves waking up in a different world. In this "Borderland," people are forced to either participate in potentially deadly games or simply die. Will Chota, Karube, and Ryouhei be able to survive this dangerous new world, and is there a way they can get back to their original lives?
Alice in Borderland has finished publishing and it has 87 Chapters. It is also Known as: 今際の国のアリス, Imawa no Kuni no Alice
2. Colorless
An enormous solar flare caused the planet to lose all of its colors. Humans are deformed and declining in numbers. The key to reclaiming the old world lies within the power hidden in "color," and one "girl." Knowing that the few remnants of colors in the world yield a great power, Avidia, who is conducting research while protecting a girl named Chie, uses the colors to expand his own power, and throws himself in a battle against the Cult.
Colorless is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: カラーレス, COLOR/LESS, Incoloro, Incolor, Karaaresu, Бесцветный
1. Ji Han Zhan Ji
The Ice Age descends, a brutal, unforgiving apocalypse. I was betrayed and killed by the person I secretly loved…
After being reborn, I gained a miraculous ability: any food that enters my mouth turns into a living creature, and I can enlarge pork with my hands… Amidst rising crises, this time I will live for myself!
Ji Han Zhan Ji is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Arctic Cold War, Chronicles of the Polar War, Cực Hàn Chiến Kỷ, Extreme Cold War, Frozen Frontiers, Jí Hán Zhàn Jì, Sobreviviendo en el Apocalipsis Glacial
