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. [2026 List]
- 19. One Punch-Man
- 18. Boku no Hero Academia
- 17. Choinui Sidae
- 16. Valhalla Saga
- 15. Hero Killer
- 14. Rental Hero
- 13. Sentai Daishikkaku
- 12. SHY
- 11. Zannen Onna Kanbu Black General-san
- 10. Hero Girl x Healer Boy: Touch or Death
- 9. One-Punch Man ONE
- 8. Batman: Wayne Family Adventures
- 7. Niwatori Fighter
- 6. Live with Yourself!
- 5. Ultimate-Mama
- 4. Seikatsuman
- 3. Sentai Red Isekai de Boukensha ni Naru
- 2. Spider-Man: Fake Red
- 1. Mabeopsonyeo Ajeossi
19. 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
18. 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
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. Valhalla Saga
A professional gamer dies unexpectedly during an E-Sports tournament and is sent to Valhalla, a heaven reserved for only the greatest of warriors.
The warriors of Valhalla are pitted against a struggle for survival in the face of a common enemy. Fortunately, within each warrior lies the roots to their own saga, a legendary tale of their ascendence to fame and feats of great achievement alike.
Witness the birth of an epic saga as this gamer challenges legends and carves a path toward the ultimate glory.
The story itself revolves around Nordic mythology and incorporates a gaming system alongside magical wizards and mighty warriors.
Valhalla Saga is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Valhalla Saga
15. 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
14. 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
13. 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
12. 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 has finished publishing and it has 293 Chapters. It is also Known as: シャイ, SHY
11. Zannen Onna Kanbu Black General-san
Miss Black General is the villainous leader of RX, a secret organization bent on world-domination. Unfortunately, Miss Black General also has a huge crush on Brave Man, a costumed superhero dedicated to foiling RX's evil schemes, and she often mistakes his violent heroics for an overly enthusiastic form of flirtation. So how exactly is she going to to conquer the world when she can't even conquer her own feelings? And how will Brave Man respond to this odd twist?
Precarious Woman Executive Miss Black General has finished publishing and it has 200 Chapters. It is also Known as: 残念女幹部ブラックジェネラルさん, Zannen Jokanbu Black General-san
10. 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 has finished publishing and it has 156 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
9. 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
8. Batman: Wayne Family Adventures
Batman needs a break. But with new vigilante Duke Thomas moving into Wayne Manor and an endless supply of adopted, fostered, and biological superhero children to manage, Bruce Wayne is going to have his hands full. Being a father can't be harder than being Batman, right?
Batman: Wayne Family Adventures is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Batman: Wayne Family Adventures
7. Niwatori Fighter
The neighborhood cock of the walk is more than just an ordinary rooster—he’s humanity’s greatest defender! His opponents may be ten stories tall, but nothing is bigger than his stout heart and his fearsome battle cry—cock-a-doodle-doo!
Rooster Fighter is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ニワトリ・ファイター, Niwatori Fighter
6. 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! has finished publishing and it has 542 Chapters. It is also Known as: Live with Yourself!
5. Ultimate-Mama
Teen model Manatsu is nearly attacked when a monster suddenly appeared but is saved by the superhero Ultima. But Manatsu, who has been splattered by the monster's blood, is now a target for danger! A couple of girls from the enemy faction are fooling around with each other, Manatsu's mother is flirting with a female secret agent, and then Manatsu and Ultima need to have sex with each other... A tumultuous "Yuri x Gag x Hero" comic!
Ultimate-Mama has finished publishing and it has 9 Chapters. It is also Known as: アルティメットママ, ULTIMATE-MAMA, Ultimate Mama
4. Seikatsuman
Meet Lifestyle Man, part-time superhero. Screwing up at work by day, smiting evil, saving lives, and earning gratitude by night, the most beloved hero of all time gets his own slice-of-life comedy series!!
Life-man is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 生活マン, Seikatsuman
3. Sentai Red Isekai de Boukensha ni Naru
Asagaki Togo was the Red Ranger in a heroic Ranger squad. During their final battle against the ultimate evil organization, he suffers a crushing defeat and resigns himself to death... That is, until he finds himself reborn in an entirely different world! Embracing his new role as an adventurer, he transforms into Kizuna Red and continues his pursuit of justice, helping those in need. Enjoy this heroic tale of a Ranger becoming the protector of another world!
The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 戦隊レッド 異世界で冒険者になる, Sentai Red Isekai de Boukensha ni Naru
2. Spider-Man: Fake Red
High School outcast and Spider-Man fan Yu leads a life of unfulfilled expectations. But after finding the Legendary Webslinger's suit in an alley, his life makes a big change! What could be lying in store for this aspiring young lad!
Spider-Man: Fake Red has finished publishing and it has 14 Chapters. It is also Known as: スパイダーマン 偽りの赤, Spider-Man: Fake Red
1. Mabeopsonyeo Ajeossi
202X. In the back alleys of Seoul, South Korea… He looked down at the heroes under his feet—the heroes who adorned themselves in a variety of colorful clothes, as if they were K-pop idols on TV. Those heroes? They were crawling beneath him, their gaudy outfits smeared with dirt. That was the true nature of being a hero. He hoped the individuals before him learned that lesson well. It was time to ensure they never forgot it. As a magical girl, he swung his hammer down. This is a bright story. The story of a man reclaiming his light.
Mr. Magical Girl is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Magical Girl Ajussi
