What is this genre all about? A primary factor that drives the plot forward, is the almost obsessive desire of one of the characters to get back at someone else.
We present you the list of Revenge manga you should read right now.
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Top 20 Revenge manga you should read right now. [2024 List]
- 20. [Oshi no Ko]
- 19. Kagurabachi
- 18. Hwansaenghan Amsaljaneun Geomsul Cheonjae
- 17. Berserk
- 16. Gachiakuta
- 15. Fukushuu wo Koinegau Saikyou Yuusha wa, Yami no Chikara de Senmetsu Musou suru
- 14. Hero Killer
- 13. Shinjiteita Nakamatachi ni Dungeon Ouchi de Korosarekaketa ga Gift "Mugen Gacha" de Level 9999 no Nakamatachi wo Te ni Irete Moto Party Member to Sekai ni Fukushuu & "Zamaa!" Shimasu!
- 12. Vinland Saga
- 11. Jitsu wa Ore, Saikyou deshita?
- 10. Demon Devourer
- 9. Janburui Gisa
- 8. Kaifuku Jutsushi Yarinaoshi
- 7. The Warrior Returns
- 6. Quest Jisangjuui
- 5. Ore dake Fuguu Skill no Isekai Shoukan Hangyakuki: Saijaku Skill "Kyuushuu" ga Subete wo Nomikomu made
- 4. Cheat Skill "Shisha Sosei" ga Kakusei Shite, Inishie no Maougun wo Fukkatsu Sasete Shimaimashita
- 3. Garbage Brave: Isekai ni Shoukan sare Suterareta Yuusha no Fukushuu Monogatari
- 2. Jukji Aneuryeomyeon
- 1. Geu Gisaga Lady Saneun Beop
20. [Oshi no Ko]
"In the world of showbiz, lies are weapons." Goro works as an OB-GYN in the countryside, a life far removed from the entertainment industry. Meanwhile, his favorite idol, Ai Hoshino, has begun her climb to stardom. The two meet in the "worst possible way," setting the gears of fate in motion! The amazing Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari team up to depict the world of showbiz from a completely new perspective in this shocking series!
【OSHI NO KO】 has finished publishing and it has 166 Chapters. It is also Known as: 【推しの子】, My Favorite's Child, Favorite Girl, My Idol's Child, Oshi no Ko, [Mein*Star], เกิดใหม่เป็นลูกโอชิ
19. Kagurabachi
Young Chihiro spends his days training under his famous swordsmith father. One day he hopes to become a great sword-maker himself. The goofy father and the serious son--they thought these days would last forever. But suddenly, tragedy strikes. A dark day soaked in blood. Chihiro and his blade now live only for revenge.
Kagurabachi is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: カグラバチ, 神樂鉢, KGB, คากุระบาจิ
18. Hwansaenghan Amsaljaneun Geomsul Cheonjae
I was a chained dog in my past life. I didn’t remember my parents, and I lived an emotionless life, like a tool. That life ended with my master horrifically murdering me.
I thought that was the end of my life. But when I opened my eyes again, I was born as the youngest child of the continent’s most powerful family.
For both revenge and those who treasured me in my new life, I wielded the sword instead of the dagger.
The Reincarnated Assassin Is a Genius Swordsman is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Hwansaenghan Amsaljaneun Geomsul Cheonjae
17. 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
16. 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
15. Fukushuu wo Koinegau Saikyou Yuusha wa, Yami no Chikara de Senmetsu Musou suru
Raul who had defeated the demon king as the strongest hero should have become the savior of the world.
Having his treasured companions and family killed by power hungry aristocrats, he was executed with false charges brought against him by the princess. Just before his life collapsed, at last his heart fell into darkness.
"...I will tear those traitors from limb to limb. Burn them at the stake. Sever them to pieces. Skewer them. I will kill every one of those bastards without mercy and make them taste hell.....!!!"
Obtaining the power of darkness, Raul was revived. Sneering, he vowed revenge.
“Oh, I’m looking forward to it – I'll bask in their blood to my heart's content.”
Several days after the hero's revival, in the imperial capital where flowers bloomed in profusion, the parade that would advance towards tragedy began.
The Hero Who Seeks Revenge Shall Exterminate with Darkness is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 復讐を希う最強勇者は、闇の力で殲滅無双する, The Strongest Brave Who Craves Revenge, Extinguish with the Power of Darkness
14. Hero Killer
The world is in constant turmoil, with constant wars breaking out between Heroes and Villains. Gifted with supernatural abilities, one lone girl sets out on a bloody path for revenge against the injustices of the world she lives in. With the constant clashes between titans, no one is safe. If no one is willing to protect the innocent, who are the real heroes, and who are the real villains? What truly separates one from the other?
Hero Killer is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Hero Killer
13. Shinjiteita Nakamatachi ni Dungeon Ouchi de Korosarekaketa ga Gift "Mugen Gacha" de Level 9999 no Nakamatachi wo Te ni Irete Moto Party Member to Sekai ni Fukushuu & "Zamaa!" Shimasu!
A kid named Light is the only human member of the adventuring party Legion of Races, but humans are by far the weakest race in his world. When his comrades abandon him to the lowest levels of a dungeon, Light resorts to the gift of Infinite Gacha to create a harem of Lvl 9999 allies! With his powerful and beautiful new friends by his side, can Light escape the dungeon and exact vengeance upon the Legion of Races…and the entire world?
Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon: My Party Tried to Kill Me, But Thanks to an Infinite Gacha I Got LVL 9999 Friends and Am Out For Revenge is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 信じていた仲間達にダンジョン奥地で殺されかけたがギフト『無限ガチャ』でレベル9999の仲間達を手に入れて元パーティーメンバーと世界に復讐&『ざまぁ!』します!, My Gift LVL 9999 Unlimited Gacha, Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon
12. Vinland Saga
Thorfinn is the son to one of the Viking's greatest warriors, but when his father is killed in battle by the mercenary leader Askeladd, he swears his intent to have revenge. Thorfinn joins Askeladd's group in order to challenge him to a duel and ends up caught in the middle of a war for the crown of England.
Vinland Saga is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ヴィンランド・サガ, Vinland Saga
11. Jitsu wa Ore, Saikyou deshita?
A guy is reborn into another world to have a promised peaceful life. A baby born of power and royalty, abandoned in the woods for having a power level that cannot be measured by modern radars (no, it's not even close to being over 9000). Just what will he have to do to attain the peaceful life he so desires?
Actually, Am I the Strongest? is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 実は俺、最強でした?, Am I Actually the Strongest?, 其實,我乃最強?, Apakah Aku Sebenarnya Yang Terkuat?, ¿En realidad soy el más fuerte?
10. Demon Devourer
The descendant of a once great wizarding family, Elric Mervinger is unable to perform magic due to a rare medical condition. While attempting to cure his disease, he stumbles upon the demon Mephistopheles, who tries to possess Elric to free himself from a dragon’s trap. But when Elric ends up absorbing Mephisto instead, the two become bound together. With Mephisto by his side, will this new power allow Elric to restore his family to its former glory? Or will he just end up being devoured?
Demon Devourer is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Talent-Swallowing Magician, Le Dévoreur de démons, Talent Swallowing Magician, The Mage Who Absorbs Abilities, 才能を喰らった魔法使い, 有才能的魔法师
9. Janburui Gisa
When Nagyunn’s twin brother, Najin, is murdered before his very eyes, he vows to avenge his brother’s death by assuming Najin’s identity. But although the two may look alike, when it comes to fighting, Nagyunn lacks the talent and skill his brother possessed. In order to successfully execute his plot for revenge, Nagyunn resolves to train himself to become the prodigious knight-in-training his brother once was. Will Nagyunn be able to keep his identity a secret before others begin to catch on to his act?
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The Ember Knight is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: The Knight of Embers, The Last Knight of Embers, The Last Knight From The Fire
8. Kaifuku Jutsushi Yarinaoshi
Healing magicians cannot fight alone.’ Keare, who was bound by this common knowledge, was exploited again and again by others.But one day, he noticed what lay beyond healing magic, and was convinced that a healing magician was the strongest class. However, by the time he realized that potential, he was deprived of everything. Thus, he used healing magic on the world itself to go back four years, deciding to redo everything.This is a heroic tale of one healing magician who became the strongest by using knowledge from his past life and healing magic.
Kaifuku Jutsushi Yarinaoshi is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 回復術士のやり直し, Kaifuku Jutsushi Yarinaoshi: Sokushi Mahou to Skill Copy no Chouetsu Heal, The Rework of Healer, Redo of Healer, Kaifuku Jutsushi Yarinaoshi, Kaifuku Jutsushi no Yarinaoshi
7. The Warrior Returns
After saving one world, warrior Minsu Kim returns to Earth only to find that he’s lost everything... so he decides to destroy the world he used to call home. In his rampage, he kills teenager Jeongsu Park and his family. But instead of dying normally, Jeongsu is transported to another world, where he finds that he's now a warrior himself. After killing the demon king of this alternate world and honing his skills as a warrior, Jeongsu returns to earth, hell-bent on revenge against Minsu. As the two warriors fight with the fate of their country in the balance, who will emerge victorious?
The Warrior Returns is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Hero Has Returned
6. Quest Jisangjuui
Gaming geek Suhyeon Kim hates school, and the dislike is mutual. Every day he faces relentless bullying from his classmates, leading him to wish his life was more like the RPG quest games he plays. Suhyeon’s wish is granted when a quest prompt pops up in real life with an easy quest and an enticing reward. With nothing to lose he takes the chance, and one quest soon leads to another. As the stakes get higher and the rewards get bigger, Suhyeon soon finds he’s gone from being an ostracized nobody to the top of the school. Just how far will Suhyeon take his quests, and how far will he fall if he refuses to participate?
Source: Webtoon
QUESTISM is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Quest Supremacy
5. Ore dake Fuguu Skill no Isekai Shoukan Hangyakuki: Saijaku Skill "Kyuushuu" ga Subete wo Nomikomu made
Yuto Nakatani is just an ordinary high school boy, until his entire school class was transferred to another world. The transmigrated high school students gained powerful skills and are revered as heroes, except for Yuto and his unfortunately useless skill "Absorption"...!
I'm the Only One with Unfavorable Skills, Isekai Summoning Rebellion is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 俺だけ不遇スキルの異世界召喚叛逆記~最弱スキル【吸収】が全てを飲み込むまで~, Ore dake Fuguu Skill no Isekai Shoukan Hangyakuki, I'm the Only One with a Failure of a Skill in Another World's Summoning Rebellion - Until the Weakest Skill [Absorption] Swallows Everything
4. Cheat Skill "Shisha Sosei" ga Kakusei Shite, Inishie no Maougun wo Fukkatsu Sasete Shimaimashita
Licht, a young man who has the special ability, "Resurrection," makes his living as a member of an S-Rank Adventurer's Party. However, the king, who feared his power, ordered his comrades to betray him, and in the end, executed him in an unfair manner. But Licht, who was fortunate enough to be revived because of his own skill, now swears to carry out his revenge on humanity…
My Cheat Skill [Resurrection] Revived Me, and I Ended up Resurrecting the Ancient Demon Lord’s Army. ~The Strongest Healer That Won’t Let Anyone Die~ is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: チートスキル『死者蘇生』が覚醒して、いにしえの魔王軍を復活させてしまいました~誰も死なせない最強ヒーラー~, I Accidentally Resurrected the Demon King's Ancient Army When I Learned the "Resurrection" Op Skill ~The Strongest Healer Who Won't Let Anyone Die~, チートスキル『死者蘇生』が覚醒して、いにしえの魔王軍を復活させてしまいました
3. Garbage Brave: Isekai ni Shoukan sare Suterareta Yuusha no Fukushuu Monogatari
While on a regular school day, Tsukuru along with his classmates got transported to another world. However, at the other side of the summoning there was a hero's auction, where each nation would bid for the heroes to defeat the demon kings of each territories. While his classmates received cheat jobs and got auctioned quickly Tsukuru got the useless job "Chef." As no nation bid for him, he got thrown out through a transfer gate. At the other side of the gate was a territory dominated by strong monsters...
Garbage Hero: A Revenge Story of a Hero Who Got Summoned to Another World is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ガベージブレイブ 異世界に召喚され捨てられた勇者の復讐物語, Garbage Hero's Revenge : Story of a hero, that was summoned to another world and was thrown away, Rache des Müll Helden: Geschichte eines Helden, der in einer anderen Welt beschworen und weggeworfen wurde, Garbage Brave
2. Jukji Aneuryeomyeon
Im Dajun is a high school student who gets bullied at school every day. He came across an interview on TV just when he was on the verge of giving up on life. It was with a murderer who killed the classmates that bullied him. Dajun becomes inspired by what he saw and decides to take revenge as well. His revenge was successful. However, his life steered into an undesired direction. Im Dajun, leaving school, ends up joining a strange Runaway Fam. The young runaway, Im Dajun, no longer suffers from the bullies at his school. Instead, he now must survive against even more vicious thugs on the street...
Source: MU
To Not Die is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Jugji Anh-eulyeomyeon, Jugji Anheulyeomyeon, Not to Die
1. Geu Gisaga Lady Saneun Beop
The sword of my closest friend and trusted adjutant pierced my body. When I opened my eyes again, I had become a noble lady of the enemy kingdom. In an unfamiliar and weak stranger’s body, three year’s time was lost, in which my homeland was brought to ruin. I was unable to come to my senses because of the pain of betrayal and confusion of my identity. However, eventually I decided to live on as 'Luciphella Aidine', a noble who wields a sword.
From a Knight to a Lady is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: The Way That Knight Lives as a Lady, How The Knight Lives As A Lady, 騎士女爵的生存之道, 重生骑士的名媛生活