Top 20 Swordplay manga you should read right now. [2024 List]

Swordplay manga you should read right now.

What is this genre all about? The act or art of using a sword or similar weapon skillfully.

We present you the list of Swordplay manga you should read right now.

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20. Geomsulmyeongga Mangnaeadeul

Geomsulmyeongga Mangnaeadeul

Jin Runcandel was the youngest son of Runcandel, the land’s most prestigious swordsman family…
And the biggest failure in Runcandel history.

He, who was kicked out miserably and came to a meaningless end, was given another chance.

“How do you want to use this power?”
“I want to use it for myself.”

Memories of his past life, overwhelming talent, and a contract with God… The preparations to become the greatest are complete.

The Youngest Son of a Master Swordsman is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Swordmaster's Youngest Son, Youngest Son of the Renowned Swordsmanship Clan

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19. Cheolhyeolgeomga Sanyanggaeui Hoegwi

Cheolhyeolgeomga Sanyanggaeui Hoegwi

The hunting hound of the Baskerville Clan, 'Bichir van Baskerville' followed the path of assassination and espionage he was set on to get his clan the title of greatest. The reward for his loyalty to his clan, however, was a false accusation of treachery, followed by the cold blade of the guillotine.

"Never again will I live the life of a dog that's killed after the rabbit hunt is over."

But when met with death, an unexpected opportunity had come for him. Bichir's eyes glowed while he sharpened his fangs in the dark.

"Wait for me, Hugo. This time, it will be you I tear apart with these jaws."

And so, the bloody revenge of the hound commences!

Cheolhyeolgeomga Sanyanggaeui Hoegwi is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Revenge of the Iron-Blooded Sword Hound, Revenge of the Sword Clan's Hound

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18. Pick Me Up!

Pick Me Up!

The mobile gacha game ‘Pick Me Up!’ is known for being brutally difficult, and no one has been able to clear a dungeon. Loki, the fifth among all the world’s masters, loses consciousness while trying to clear the dungeon.

Upon waking up, Loki finds himself turned into a 1-star level 1 hero, ‘Islat Han’. In order to return to Earth, he must lead novice masters and heroes and break through the 100th floor of the dungeon!

This is the story of master Loki who is forced to carry everyone to victory and cannot afford a single defeat.

Pick Me Up! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Pick Me Up, Infinite Gacha

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17. Berserk

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

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16. Kingdom

Kingdom

Millions of years have passed since the times of legends, when the worlds of man and gods were still the same. In these times it was the desires of man that moved the world. It is the period of the 500 year war: the Era of Warring States. Kingdom is the story of a young boy who grew into a great general and all the trials and bloodshed that led him there.

is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: キングダム, Kingdom

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15. Hwansaengui Jeongseok

Hwansaengui Jeongseok

The greatest martial family, Samion. Daven, a member of the Samion family, is a one-armed martial soldier without a right arm. Despite the ridicule and contempt he got for only having a left arm, he surpassed the direct line of the Samion family like a genius. However, he got betrayed by his family and parents in the end, thus meeting a poor end. But, he was reincarnated. “I have a right arm?” He had a new family tradition. A naturally gifted body. Experience from his past life. And the god Yulion with him as well. After his reincarnation, everything changed, and a new adventure started.

Hwansaengui Jeongseok is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: The Essence of Reincarnation, Standard of Reincarnation

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14. Infinite Leveling: Murim

Infinite Leveling: Murim

Killed on the battlefield without glory to his name, Yuseong Dan receives an opportunity to grow stronger with a strange quest and level system. But each quest he’s forced to fight only seems to be getting harder and harder. Can he level up enough to avoid the same miserable ending and become the powerful hero he wishes to be?

Source: Webtoons

Infinite Leveling: Murim is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Infinite Level up in Murim, Unlimited Level-ups in Murim

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13. Survival Story of a Sword King in a Fantasy World

Survival Story of a Sword King in a Fantasy World

Ryu Han-Bin was a normal person who just had been discharged from his mandatory military service, when he was transported to another world. Left to fend for himself, he was given the goal of surviving and growing stronger in a desolute world riddled with monsters. The problem is the 'Guideline' that was supposed to be his guiding system to survive is filled with errors.

Survival Story of a Sword King in a Fantasy World is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Otherworldly Sword King's Survival Records, The Survival Record of the Sword King in Another World

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12. Sihanbu Cheonjae Amheukgisa

Sihanbu Cheonjae Amheukgisa

When there is no way out, the way is in. Doomed to die next month, our terminally ill protagonist Chan is too frail and defeated to try anything at all. No wonder he chooses to plunge himself into an RPG world he is only too familiar with. Why should this run be any different? Well, other than the fact that he will wake up inside the game and get struck with an existential epiphany that will make him fight tooth and nail to give Nox, his equally ill-fated RPG persona, a better chance? Maybe, it’s not over until it’s over.

Time-Limited Genius Dark Knight is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Terminally-Ill Genius Dark Knight

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11. Sinhwageup Gwisok Item-eul Sone Neoeotda

Sinhwageup Gwisok Item-eul Sone Neoeotda

Yggdrasil, the World Tree of Norse Mythology, suddenly appeared on Earth. And with it came demonic creatures that ravaged entire cities.

Although not all hope is lost, due to the System that a few special humans had gained.

In this new world where only the strong survived, Jae-Hyun Min scrapes by regretting the wrong choices he’d made in the past… when one day, he gains the only Mythic item in the world.

How will this item help him? And can he change his wretched fate?

I Obtained a Mythic Item is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Sinhwageup Gwisok Item-eul Sone Neoeotda

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10. Vagabond

Vagabond

In 16th century Japan, Shinmen Takezou is a wild, rough young man, in both his appearance and his actions. His aggressive nature has won him the collective reproach and fear of his village, leading him and his best friend, Matahachi Honiden, to run away in search of something grander than provincial life. The pair enlist in the Toyotomi army, yearning for glory—but when the Toyotomi suffer a crushing defeat at the hands of the Tokugawa Clan at the Battle of Sekigahara, the friends barely make it out alive.

After the two are separated, Shinmen returns home on a self-appointed mission to notify the Hon'iden family of Matahachi's survival. He instead finds himself a wanted criminal, framed for his friend's supposed murder based on his history of violence. Upon being captured, he is strung up on a tree and left to die. An itinerant monk, the distinguished Takuan Soho, takes pity on the "devil child," secretly freeing Shinmen and christening him with a new name to avoid pursuit by the authorities: Musashi Miyamoto.

Vagabond is the fictitious retelling of the life of one of Japan's most renowned swordsmen, the "Sword Saint" Musashi Miyamoto—his rise from a swordsman with no desire other than to become "Invincible Under the Heavens" to an enlightened warrior who slowly learns of the importance of close friends, self-reflection, and life itself.

Vagabond has finished publishing and it has 327 Chapters. It is also Known as: バガボンド, Vagabond

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9. Muhanui Mabeopsa

Muhanui Mabeopsa

A human’s dream of infinity is like a supernova explosion that spreads at the speed of light! This is the story of child named Shirone who was abandoned in a stable, wrapped in swaddling clothes. While growing up, he showed unbridled interest in everything related to books and strove to learn even on his own. Although Shirone was the foster son of a hunter, one of the lowest-class people, he was a genius in everything! One day, as a reward for mastering a legendary skill to knock down trees with a couple swings of an axe, his foster father takes him along on his trip to the city. And in that city, Shirone chances upon magic!

Infinite Wizard is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Infinite Mage

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8. Jamman Jado Ranker

Jamman Jado Ranker

We’re only taking a break for about 30 seconds? I’m not imagining things, right?” “…Yes.” After 15 hours of hunting, Hyunsung asked to rest for a while, and after 30 seconds, he had to get up again and started hunting. Actually, Hyunsung has a special skill. [Thananos’ narcolepsy skill is activated.] [You’re being forced into a sleep state.] After sleeping for a while and waking up, I got an item? Pay close attention to the story of the God-Rank Class, the descendant of Thananos, the unstoppable Hyunsung.

Source: MU

Sleeping Ranker is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Ranker, Even if I Sleep

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7. As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World

After being reincarnated, Ars Louvent is supposed to live in a different world as a weak aristocrat. Both his physical strength and intelligence were mediocre in both worlds, but here he naturally possessed a skill called "Appraisal" that allowed him to see the potential of any person. By gathering talented people by his side, Ars uses this "Appraisal" skill to transform his weak territory into the strongest one! But the road ahead of him won't be so simple.

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Tensei Kizoku Kantei Skill de Nariagaru: Jakushou Ryouchi wo Uketsuidanode, Yuushuuna Jinzai wo Fuyashite Itara, Saikyou Ryouchi ni Natteta, 転生貴族 鑑定スキルで成り上がる~弱小領地を受け継いだので、優秀な人材を増やしていたら、最強領地になってた~, As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World

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6. Cheonmayukseong

Cheonmayukseong

A scout in the infamous Demon Cult, Seolhwi is on a routine patrol when his squad unexpectedly encounters a fearsome master of the Mount Hua Sect, the sworn enemies of the Demon Cult. Without warning, the Mount Hua Cult master slaughters the entire squad. As Seolhwi lies dying, lamenting years of service to the cult with nothing to show for it, he is suddenly faced with a video game prompt, asking if he would like to start again. Given the opportunity to start over and make different choices, Seolhwi vows to survive and become stronger so he can rise to the top of the Demon Cult.

Source: Webtoon

Murim RPG Simulation is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Heavenly Demon Cultivation Simulation, Cultivation of Heaven, Heavenly Demon Cultivation

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5. Beware of the Villainess!

Beware of the Villainess!

A refreshing, unique villainess who's been dropped in the world of a novel, only to overthrow it all! The reason why? She couldn't just stand by and watch the female lead be manipulated by all four shitty male leads. The story of a villainess, who intends to throw out all the jackasses, and a wolf that only yearns for her!

Beware of the Villainess! has finished publishing and it has 128 Chapters. It is also Known as: Gare à la vilaine!, その悪女に気をつけてください, 小心那个恶女!, 恶毒女配今天不营业, ระวังไว้ ยัยตัวร้ายกำลังมา

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4. Gucheongugeom

Gucheongugeom

“He is the master of the Nine Heavens.”

Yeon Jeok-Ha was the child of a second wife. Viciously bullied by his father’s first wife and his siblings, he was later imprisoned in a warehouse after his father died of illness…

It has been ten years since his escape after he had learned martial arts that were out of the world.

“I regard the Yeon Family with great bitterness.”

The unstoppable adventure of the sole successor of the Heavenly Inquisition Sword, Yeon Jeok-Ha, begins now!

Gucheongugeom is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Nine Heavens Swordmaster, Heavenly Inquisition Sword, 九天究剑, 九天究劍

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3. Claymore

Claymore

In a world constantly haunted by demonic predators known as "Youma", the everyday life of humans is full of fear and suspicion, as these monsters easily blend into human society to hunt their hapless prey. However, in this world, there is also a mysterious organization, employing half-human, half-Youma warriors to effectively track down and kill the demons. Called "silver eyed witches" or "Claymores" after the huge Claymore swords they carry, these female warriors are eyed with suspicion and distrust by most because of their inhuman powers.

But there are many currents flowing in the shadows, from the mysterious machinations of the Claymore "Organization" and the twisted ambitions of the powerful "Abyssal Ones" to the hopes and desires of each Claymore warrior. This story follows the fate of Clare, one of the Claymore operatives as she sails deeper and deeper down the currents of conspiracies and revenge.

Note: 4 Extra chapters are included in the chapter count on this page.

Claymore has finished publishing and it has 159 Chapters. It is also Known as: CLAYMORE [クレイモア], Claymore

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2. Jigoku Raku

Jigoku Raku

Gabimaru the Hollow is one of the most vicious assassins ever to come out of the ninja village of Iwagakure. He’s ruthlessly efficient, but a betrayal results in him being handed a death sentence. He has only one hope—in order to earn his freedom, he must travel to a long-hidden island and recover an elixir that will make the shogun immortal. Failure is not an option. On this island, heaven and hell are just a hair’s breadth away.

Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku has finished publishing and it has 127 Chapters. It is also Known as: 地獄楽, Jigokuraku, Paradition, Heavenhell, Jigoku Raku (KAKU Yuuji)

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1. Mahou Sensei Negima!

Mahou Sensei Negima!

Negi Springfield, a 10-year-old wizard who recently graduated from Merdiana Magic Academy in Wales, hopes to achieve two things—to find his missing father, who was once known as the Thousand Master, and to become a Magister Magi, someone who helps the everyday world through magic. To reach his latter goal, he is assigned one last task: to teach English at a middle school in Japan.

Much to his surprise and dismay, he not only discovers that his homeroom class consists of 31 girls, but also ends up revealing his true identity as a magician to Asuna Kagurazaka, one of his new students. Negi must now negotiate with the girl and face his most difficult challenge yet—to keep his identity a secret as he tackles magical threats both from within and outside of Mahora Academy, all the while keeping a watchful eye out for his lost father.

Negima! Magister Negi Magi has finished publishing and it has 355 Chapters. It is also Known as: 魔法先生ネギま!, Magical Teacher Negima!, Negima

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