What is this genre all about? Science fiction stories usually focus on how situations could be different in the future when we are more technologically advanced; due to either our own achievements or having met with other civilizations whom we have learned from.
We present you the list of Science Fiction manga you should read right now.
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Top 19 Science Fiction manga you should read right now. [2026 List]
- 19. Nano Mashin
- 18. Dandadan
- 17. One Punch-Man
- 16. Boku no Hero Academia
- 15. Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to su
- 14. Ansatsu Kyoushitsu
- 13. Space Heavenly Demon 3077
- 12. Fool Night
- 11. Gantz
- 10. Legend of Star General
- 9. Yakusoku no Neverland
- 8. Kaijuu 8-gou
- 7. Dragon Ball
- 6. Inuyashiki
- 5. Rise From The Rubble
- 4. Chaoji Shen Jiyin
- 3. Rairairai
- 2. Kiseijuu
- 1. Seoul Station Druid
19. Nano Mashin
After being held in disdain and having his life put in danger, an orphan from the Demonic Cult, Cheon Yeo-Woon, has an unexpected visit from his descendant from the future who inserts a nano machine into Cheon Yeo-Woon's body, which drastically changes Cheon Yeo-Woon's life after its activation. The story of Cheon Yeo-Woon's journey of bypassing the Demonic Cult and rising to become the best martial artist has just begun.
Nano Machine is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Nanomasin, 喇勞 魔神, 奈米魔神, Nano
18. Dandadan
Ghosts, monsters, aliens, teen romance, battles...and the kitchen sink! This series has it all! Takakura, an occult maniac who doesn't believe in ghosts, and Ayase, a girl who doesn't believe in aliens, try to overcome their differences when they encounter the paranormal! This manga is out of this world!
Dandadan is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ダンダダン, Dan Da Dan, DAN DA DAN
17. One Punch-Man
Everything about a young man named Saitama screams "AVERAGE,” from his lifeless expression, to his bald head, to his unimpressive physique. However, this average-looking fellow doesn't have your average problem... He's actually a superhero that's looking for tough opponents! The problem is, every time he finds a promising candidate he beats the snot out of them in one punch. Can Saitama finally find an evil villain strong enough to challenge him? Follow Saitama through his hilarious romps as he searches for new bad guys to challenge!
One-Punch Man is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ワンパンマン, Onepunchman, Onepanman
16. Boku no Hero Academia
What would the world be like if 80 percent of the population manifested superpowers called “Quirks” at age four? Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere! Being a hero would mean learning to use your power, but where would you go to study? The Hero Academy of course! But what would you do if you were one of the 20 percent who were born Quirkless?
Middle school student Izuku Midoriya wants to be a hero more than anything, but he hasn’t got an ounce of power in him. With no chance of ever getting into the prestigious U.A. High School for budding heroes, his life is looking more and more like a dead end. Then an encounter with All Might, the greatest hero of them all, gives him a chance to change his destiny…
Note:
- Winner of the 1st Next Manga Award in the Print Category in 2015.
- Nominated for the 8th Manga Taisho Award in 2015.
- Nominated for the 40th Kodansha Manga Award in the Shounen Category in 2016.
- Chapter count includes a bonus chapter included in volume 10 “Tsuyu-chan no Kerokero Nikki“.
My Hero Academia has finished publishing and it has 432 Chapters. It is also Known as: 僕のヒーローアカデミア, Boku no Hiiroo Akademia, My Hero Academia: Akademia Bohaterów, Kahramanlık Akademim, 나의 영웅 아카데미아, Mano herojų akademija, Mitt Helteakademia, אקדמיית הגיבורים שלי, أكاديمية بطلي, فێرگەى پاڵەوانەكەم, मेरो हिरो एकेडेमिया, ഹീറോ അക്കാദമി, 我的英雄學院, มายฮีโร่อคาเดเมีย, Моя геройская академия, Học viện anh hùng
15. Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to su
Second year high school student Rakurou Hizutome is interested in one thing only: finding "shitty games" and beating the crap out of them. His gaming skills are second to none, and no game is too bad for him to enjoy. So when he's introduced to the new VR game Shangri-La Frontier, he does what he does best—min-maxes and skips the prologue to jump straight into the action. But can even an expert gamer like Rakurou discover all the secrets that Shangri-La Frontier hides...?
Shangri-La Frontier is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: シャングリラ・フロンティア～クソゲーハンター、神ゲーに挑まんとす～, Shangri-La Frontier: Crappy Game Hunter Challenges God-Tier Game
14. Ansatsu Kyoushitsu
The students of class 3-E have a mission: kill their teacher before graduation. He has already destroyed the moon, and has promised to destroy the Earth if he can not be killed within a year. But how can this class of misfits kill a tentacled monster, capable of reaching Mach 20 speed, who may be the best teacher any of them have ever had?
Assassination Classroom has finished publishing and it has 187 Chapters. It is also Known as: 暗殺教室, Tokyo Department Sensou Taikenki, Tokyo Department Store War Chronicles
13. Space Heavenly Demon 3077
After countless years, the Heavenly Demon, sealed within Mount Tai, finally awakened, only to discover that humanity had long abandoned the radiation-soaked Earth and was now exploring the far reaches of the galaxy.
Space Heavenly Demon 3077 is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Cosmic Heavenly Demon 3077
12. Fool Night
In the distant future, the Earth is covered with thick clouds and the sun is no longer shining.
A world where plants have died and oxygen has become thin. However, human have survived by developing technology that turns people into plants to produce a small amount of oxygen in order to survive. Will they live as humans in this uncertain world, or will they abandon their suffering and embark on a new life as plants? They are forced to make a choice...
Fool Night is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: フールナイト, Fool's Night
11. Gantz
Thought your life was bad? Sometimes, death is worse. There is no salvation, peace, nor god waiting to receive you into their care. But wait, a god? Maybe you are talking about that big black ball stuck in the room with you. Now you are thrown into a game, fighting green aliens and robot monsters for the chance to survive.
When Kei Kurono is killed, he thus finds himself caught in such a game; a test of his skills, morals and will to survive. His life is not his own, his death spat and trampled upon over and over again. What happens if he does not listen? God knows.
A word of warning: Gantz is not for the faint-hearted, but neither is it as simple as it looks. Gore, rape and violence is rampant, as are portrayals of greed, violence, and all the ugliness that one sees in society today.
Gantz has finished publishing and it has 383 Chapters. It is also Known as: GANTZ, Gantz/Osaka
10. Legend of Star General
Song Yunxiang, the last Star Soul General of the Human Race, brought the system back to the campus era. When he was a teenager, he was blinded by the incomplete soul, because he was weak and could only watch his relatives and friends die in front of him. In this life, he returned with a system rebirth, with 60 years of combat experience and knowledge and technology, and returned to school. From then on, he used to build mechas to fight monsters... The things that have regretted, the people who have missed, this time will not leave regrets.
Source: MU
Legend of Star General is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Star Armor Soul Will Pass, Star General Regression
9. Yakusoku no Neverland
Emma and her friends have a pretty good life at the orphanage they grew up in. Though the rules may be strict, the caretaker is kind. But why are the children forbidden from ever leaving...?
The Promised Neverland has finished publishing and it has 181 Chapters. It is also Known as: 約束のネバーランド, Yakusoku no Neverland
8. Kaijuu 8-gou
A man, unhappy with the work he has had to do in life, is involved in an unexpected event ...! He becomes a Kaijuu, a monstrous creature, giving him a new chance to achieve what he always dreamed of!
Kaiju No. 8 has finished publishing and it has 129 Chapters. It is also Known as: 怪獣８号, Monster #8, KAIJU No. EIGHT, 8Kaijuu
7. Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball follows the adventures of Son Goku from his childhood through adulthood as he trains in martial arts and explores the world in search of the seven mystical orbs known as the Dragon Balls, which can summon a wish-granting dragon when gathered. Along his journey, Goku makes several friends and battles a wide variety of villains, many of whom also seek the Dragon Balls for their own desires. Along the way becoming the strongest warrior in the universe.
Part II of Dragon Ball is also known as 'Dragon Ball Z' in North America.
Volumes 17-42 were published in North America under the name Dragon Ball Z.
Dragon Ball has finished publishing and it has 520 Chapters. It is also Known as: ドラゴンボール, Dragonball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragonball Z
6. Inuyashiki
Inuyashiki has a family, a wife and two kids, none of which care about him. When he learns that he has only three months to live, he realizes that the only one who will miss him is his dog. Shortly after this realization, he is killed in a crash landing by aliens. He is rebuilt by them as a machine with a human exterior. How will his life change now that he isn't human?
Inuyashiki has finished publishing and it has 85 Chapters. It is also Known as: いぬやしき, Last Hero Inuyashiki
5. Rise From The Rubble
10 years after the night of starfall, city S was destroyed by the biggest recorded monster outbreak in history. Zuo Fan, carrying the name of [A traitor’s son], as well as being the most useless starfall warrior reserve who ran away, awakened the Super Warrior System during a trap disguised as a raid. Since then, he has embarked on the road of success, rising like a meteor. All the while, searching for the truth of his father’s treason amidst the strong opposition, and gradually commencing on the thorny road of saving the world.
Rise From The Rubble has finished publishing and it has 320 Chapters. It is also Known as: Rise in the Apocalyptic World, The Warrior Ascends From The Rubble, 전설 헌터로 키워지는 중입니다, 从末世崛起
4. Chaoji Shen Jiyin
As foretold, countless alien monsters invaded the world but by eating them, humans can obtain their genes. With this, mankind began a new era of gene evolution. Hansen, a newcomer to the sanctuary is regarded as a ‘crazy devil’ but nobody knows that he is also the ‘B God’ respected by everyone. Hansen: Sorry but only I can get the Super Gene!
Source: MU
Super God Gene is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Super Gene, Chāojí Shén Jīyīn, Siêu Cấp Thần Cơ Nhân, SSS級エイリアンハンター～最底辺生物狩りから始まる成り上がり～
3. Rairairai
50 years after the war with aliens. Sumire Ichigaya is 18 years old. To pay off her debts, she works for a company that exterminates space pests. One day, Sumire's daily life changes drastically when she is kidnapped by a UFO! The voice of someone in her head. Space vermin attacking and even a military company is after her.
Rairairai is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 雷雷雷, Rai Rai Rai, ライライライ
2. Kiseijuu
They arrive in silence and darkness. They descend from the skies. They have a hunger for human flesh. They are everywhere. They are parasites, alien creatures who must invade–and take control of–a human host to survive. And once they have infected their victims, they can assume any deadly form they choose: monsters with giant teeth, winged demons, creatures with blades for hands. But most have chosen to conceal their lethal purpose behind ordinary human faces. So no one knows their secret–except an ordinary high school student. Shin is battling for control of his own body against an alien parasite, but can he find a way to warn humanity of the horrors to come?
Parasyte has finished publishing and it has 64 Chapters. It is also Known as: 寄生獣, Parasite, Parasitic Beasts
1. Seoul Station Druid
What started out as an ordinary day turned upside down when an unknown catastrophe struck Earth, transporting Suho Park to a different planet. He eventually learns how to adapt and fight for his survival in this foreign world, but one day, just as suddenly as he was sucked into this new planet, Suho is pulled back to Earth. He quickly learns that return to life as he remembers it is no longer possible, as Earth is in constant battle with monsters who’ve managed to infiltrate the planet. How will Suho fight against the monsters attacking Earth, and will he be able to survive this time with his current skills?
Seoul Station Druid has finished publishing and it has 207 Chapters. It is also Known as: Seoul Station Druid
