What is this genre all about? Space opera is a sub-genre of fiction that emphasizes romantic adventures in space. Space opera generally involves large-scale conflicts between opponents with powerful abilities and technology. The genre will often be melodramatic, sometimes playing music that can be nothing short of awesome. Warfare and a battle of wits are usually less emphasized, preferring romance (with exceptions, e.g. Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu). Some space operas tend to be formulaic and sometimes even prosaic, often employing very simple devices and somewhat obvious strategies. An example of this would be the infamous laws of physics in the Macross universe, in which the main male lead will hardly ever get hit in battle.
We present you the list of Space Opera manga you should read right now.
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Top 5 Space Opera manga you should read right now. [2024 List]
5. Edens Zero
Eleven months after the grand finale of Fairy Tail, master mangaka Hiro Mashima is back with a great adventure beyond imagination! All the steadfast friendship, crazy fighting, and blue cats you've come to expect... IN SPACE! A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga.
EDENS ZERO is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: EDENS ZERO, エデンズゼロ, Eden's Zero
4. Ore wa Seikan Kokka no Akutoku Ryoushu!
In his last life, Liam lived as a moral, responsible person...but died deep in debt and betrayed by his wife. Reborn into the ruling family of a vast interstellar empire, Liam knows that life is divided into the downtrodden and the ones who do the stomping, so this time he's going to take what he wants and live for himself. But somehow, things refuse to work out that way. Despite doing his best to become a tyrant, Liam's decisions lead to nothing but peace and prosperity for the empire under his rule, and he just gets more and more popular!
I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 俺は星間国家の悪徳領主!, Ore wa Seikan Kokka no Akutoku Ryoushu!
3. The Legends of Luke Skywalker—The Manga
Luke Skywalker? I thought he was a myth. – Rey
Who is Luke Skywalker? Across the galaxies, many have heard his name, but few have met the legendary Jedi. There are those who call him a merciless war criminal—others say he’s not even a human, but a droid! Whether he is a myth or a man, those who claim they’ve encountered the elusive Luke Skywalker all have an unforgettable adventure to share.
Star Wars: The Legends of Luke Skywalker—The Manga pairs powerhouse Japanese manga creators with inspiring myths about Luke Skywalker, originally written as a prose novel by best-selling author Ken Liu.
The Legends of Luke Skywalker—The Manga has finished publishing and it has 4 Chapters. It is also Known as: Star Wars: The Legends of Luke Skywalker: The Manga
2. STAR WARS: Leia - Oujo no Shiren
The never-before-told story of how young Leia Organa comes to join the rebellion against the evil Empire.
A young Princess Leia spends her days learning the ways of politics, aiding those in need and preparing for the traditional ceremony in which she declares her intention to one day rule Alderaan. But as Leia prepares herself to be named the heir of the throne, she becomes aware of the growing distance between her and her parents, who behind closed doors are leaders of the newly formed rebellion. Upon learning her parents' secrets, Leia must now make a choice between her responsibility to the people of Alderaan and her responsibility to save a galaxy crushed by the rule of the Empire.
Star Wars: Leia, Princess of Alderaan is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: STAR WARS/レイア ―王女の試練―, Star Wars: Leia Organa - Ordeal of the Princess, Star Wars. Leia: Trzy wyzwania księżniczki, Star Wars - Leia, Princesse d'Alderaan
1. Speope!!
The manga centers on the protagonist Opera Cat Rune and the protagonist's machine, the "Fragile," as they travel through space. At the same time, Kamon the Robot contemplates where it is from, where it is headed, and what it will become.
Speope!! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Space Opera!!
