What is this genre all about? In modern popular fiction, a superhero is a type of costumed heroic character who possesses supernatural or superhuman powers and who is dedicated to fighting crime, protecting the public, and usually battling supervillains. A female superhero is sometimes called a superheroine. Fiction centered on such characters, especially in American comic books since the 1930s, is known as superhero fiction.Source: Wikipedia
We present you the list of Superhero manga you should read right now.
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Top 19 Superhero manga you should read right now. [2024 List]
- 19. Boku no Hero Academia
- 18. One Punch-Man
- 17. Choinui Sidae
- 16. Hero Killer
- 15. Sentai Daishikkaku
- 14. Reverse Villain
- 13. Solo Login
- 12. Hero Girl x Healer Boy: Touch or Death
- 11. SHY
- 10. Rental Hero
- 9. Chosen to Be Immortal in the World of Superpower
- 8. Boku ga Koisuru Cosmic Star
- 7. One-Punch Man ONE
- 6. Dog Ningen
- 5. Kinnikuman
- 4. Vigilante: Boku no Hero Academia Illegals
- 3. Spider-Man: Octopus Girl
- 2. Live with Yourself!
- 1. Niwatori Fighter
19. 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…
My Hero Academia is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 僕のヒーローアカデミア, Boku no Hiiroo Akademia, Mitt Helteakademia, فێرگەى پاڵەوانەكەم, मेरो हिरो एकेडेमिया, ഹീറോ അക്കാദമി, มายฮีโร่อคาเดเมีย
18. 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
17. Choinui Sidae
If someone said 'Super Man' really exists in this world, would you believe it? Every time a monster appears, a student-- or at least looks like a student, who has superpowers, kills the monster. But... who exactly is this student? And where did these monsters appear from?
Source: MU
Superhuman Era is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Era of Overman
16. 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
15. Sentai Daishikkaku
Thirteen years ago, suddenly the Villainous Army of evil appeared in their gigantic floating castle 10000 meters in the sky to invade Earth! The villainous army have reviving capabilities that make them immortal, making them a serious threat to humanity. To protect us against these invaders, the Divine Dragon Rangers, the Dragon Keepers, wield their miraculous powers and their weapons, Divine Tools, and continuously fight for our safety! The assault of the Villainous Army! The vigilance of the Dragon Keepers! Will they succeed in their conquest...? Find out in the action-packed superhero series of a lifetime!
Go, Go, Loser Ranger! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 戦隊大失格, Ranger Reject
14. Reverse Villain
Jung-woo is stuck in a reincarnation cycle along with his nemesis, Shin-Ryong. Ever since he was little, he had a dream.
He wanted to become strong enough to conquer Murim.
However, things did not always go the way he planned. Shin-Ryong defeated him on every occasion.
At this point, Ha Jung-woo had been reincarnated 5 times and was defeated yet again.
When he was reincarnated for the sixth time, he is born into the modern world.
Being born into a new world changes Jung-woo's goal, as there is no Murim in the modern world.
Yet he continues training in order to defeat Shin-Ryong.
Ultimately, he prioritizes the goal of becoming stronger to defeat Shin-Ryong, while trying to adapt
to this modern world where he has a family and goes to a school like a normal person.
Reverse Villain has finished publishing and it has 110 Chapters. It is also Known as: Reverse Villain
13. Solo Login
11-year-old Jung Si-woo never had any friends, because there was nothing interesting about him. He lived an average life as an average person in an average world. But suddenly, the earth faced a great change when Mysterious floating 'Sky Castles' appeared. The 'Sky Castles' granted some people wings and powers, but unfortunately, Si-woo wasn't one of them.
Solo Login is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: I Alone Log In, I Log In Alone
12. Hero Girl x Healer Boy: Touch or Death
In a world where heroes fight against evil from space sometimes they get hurt... and in comes a man with special powers... a massage that heals.
Hero Girl x Healer Boy: Touch or Death is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ヒーローガール×ヒーラーボーイ～TOUCH or DEATH～, Touch or Death, ヒーローガール×ヒーラーボーイ
11. SHY
In the middle of the 21st century, the world was on the brink of World War III. But superheroes from across the globe appeared and helped bring an era of peace. With the crisis averted, the Heroes returned to their home countries where they now help with domestic matters. This is the story about the young Japanese heroine named "Shy"...
SHY is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: シャイ, SHY
10. Rental Hero
Lee JooWon is a doppleganger who works for heroes by taking their place while they’re out saving the world. He is approached by Justice, the number one ranked hero, who hires Joowon to replace him. After agreeing to Justice’s offer with a hefty compensation, Lee JooWon goes to the agreed-upon location and sees something he never expected…
Rental Hero is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Rental Hero
9. Chosen to Be Immortal in the World of Superpower
In this world where ordinary people have superpowers, becoming a superhero is no longer an unattainable thing. But without superpowers, he wants to be a hero, but he can only embark on the road of cultivating immortals. What are superpowers? In front of Xianfa, saving the world only needs to move your fingers!
Chosen to Be Immortal in the World of Superpower is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Belajar Kultivasi di Dunia Super Power, Cultivator in The Superhero World, Cultivator Is A Superhero, Do I Have a Screw Lose in My Head for Cultivating in a World of Superpowers?, I Learn to Cultivate in the World of Superpower, I Learn to Cultivate to Be Immortal in the World of Superpowers, Tôi Học Tu Tiên Ở Thế Giới Siêu Năng Lực, Who Am I? I Am The Strongest Hero, Wo Zai Chao Nengli Shijie Xue Xiuxian, Wǒ Zài Chāo Nénglì Shìjiè Xué Xiūxiān, 不装了，我比英雄还强, 在超能力世界学修仙，我是不是脑子有坑, 我在超能力世界学修仙, 我在超能力世界學修仙, 非能力者だが俺は仙道でヒーローを目指す
8. Boku ga Koisuru Cosmic Star
Eichi is in love with Haida-san, a cool and smart classmate. Just as he decides to confess his feelings to her, a beautiful alien girl who claims to be a "hero" falls on him from the sky. At the same time, the "symbol of wisdom", the source of the hero's special power, is transferred to Eichi. Eichi is unenthusiastic about being forced to become a hero. Until he sees Haida-san in mortal danger...!
Before becoming a hero, he would like to enjoy his youth in peace! A romantic comedy about Eichi's struggle for love!
Boku ga Koisuru Cosmic Star has finished publishing and it has 39 Chapters. It is also Known as: 僕が恋するコズミックスター, Boku ga Koisuru Cosmic Star
7. One-Punch Man ONE
Follows the life of a hero who manages to win all battles with only one punch. This ability seems to frustrate him as he no longer feels the thrill and adrenaline of fighting a tough battle, which leads to him questioning his past desire of being strong.
One-Punch Man ONE is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ワンパンマン, One-Punch Man ONE
6. Dog Ningen
Rex is a half man half dog. He was created when a drunk old man forced himself on a stray female dog in the street. Because of his father, Rex has to live his life as a freak rejected by society. Now he is looking for him, so he can take his revenge.
Dog Ningen is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 犬の黒人男性, Dog Nigga, Black Dog, DN, Dog N
5. Kinnikuman
Kinnikuman (a.k.a. Kinniku Suguru) is a cowardly, clumsy, moronic, gyuudon-devouring excuse for a superhero (or Choujin)... who just happens to be the prince of an alien planet. But despite his pathetic appearance, he is very honorable and can become quite powerful when he needs to be. With his sidekick Meat-kun and fellow Choujins Terryman and Ramenman there to help him, Suguru quests to become the greatest Choujin on the planet. Whether with a combination of tremendous heart and stamina (The Burning Inner Strength) or the "Power of Friendship", Kinnikuman frequently defeats villians 10 times more powerful than him and often causes his enemies to have a change of heart and join him. Though he seems destined to be an idiot forever, slowly but surely Kinnikuman becomes worthy of the title "Hero".
Muscleman has finished publishing and it has Chapters. It is also Known as: キン肉マン, Kinnikuman
4. Vigilante: Boku no Hero Academia Illegals
In a world where 80 percent of the population has super powers, "Heroes" are chosen ones, celebrated and authorized to use their innate powers to serve society. But not everyone can earn or be given the title of Hero, and those who use their powers without society's approval to fight evil are known by another name—Vigilantes!
Note: Includes the 2 prologues and 5 extra chapters.
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has finished publishing and it has 133 Chapters. It is also Known as: ヴィジランテ -僕のヒーローアカデミア ILLEGALS-, Vigilante: Boku no Hero Academia Illegals
3. Spider-Man: Octopus Girl
The manga's story begins when iconic villain Doctor Octopus falls into a coma. When he awakens, he finds himself inhabiting the body of Japanese middle schooler Otoha Okutamiya.
Spider-Man: Octopus Girl is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Spider-Man: Octopus Girl
2. Live with Yourself!
An explosive time-space accident leaves happy-go-lucky 20-something Todd living with himself, himself, and himself. You get to watch the struggle.
Live with Yourself! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Live with Yourself!
1. Niwatori Fighter
The battle action manga tells the story of how humanity is threatened by monsters with overwhelming might called "Kijū." As the cities are destroyed and the people fall into despair, a rooster stands up to face against the threat. It is the story of how a single rooster saves humanity.
Rooster Fighter is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ニワトリ・ファイター, Niwatori Fighter
