What is this genre all about? Physical force against self or other, compelling action against one's will on pain of being hurt.
We present you the list of Violence manga you should read right now.
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Top 20 Violence manga you should read right now. [2024 List]
- 20. Chainsaw Man
- 19. One Punch-Man
- 18. Chainsaw Man: Dai-2 Bu
- 17. Berserk
- 16. Jeoldaegeomgam
- 15. Mato Seihei no Slave
- 14. Infinite Leveling: Murim
- 13. Fire Punch
- 12. Jigoku Raku
- 11. Kim Bujang
- 10. Gantz
- 9. Barbarian Quest
- 8. Pumpkin Night
- 7. Fukushuu wo Koinegau Saikyou Yuusha wa, Yami no Chikara de Senmetsu Musou suru
- 6. Sasinpyowol
- 5. Goblin Slayer
- 4. Kare Chwihan Bameul Geotda
- 3. Case Closed
- 2. Isekai Shikkaku
- 1. Shin Tokyo
20. Chainsaw Man
The name says it all! Denji's life of poverty is changed forever when he merges with his pet chainsaw dog, Pochita! Now he's living in the big city and an official Devil Hunter. But he's got a lot to learn about his new job and chainsaw powers!
Notes:
- Nominated for the 2020 Manga Taisho Award.
- Winner of the 2021 Kono Manga ga Sugoi Award.
- Winner of the 66th Shogakukan Manga Award in the shounen category.
- Winner of the 2021 and 2022 Harvey Award for Best Manga.
Chainsaw Man has finished publishing and it has 97 Chapters. It is also Known as: チェンソーマン, Chainsawman, Chensoo Man, CSM, Людина-бензопила, Человек-бензопила, رجل المنشار, مرد اره ای, មនុស្សរណា, チェンソーマン, チェンソーマン 第二部, 电锯人, 鏈鋸人, 電鋸人, 체인쏘맨, Chainsaw Man: Public Safety Saga
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. Chainsaw Man: Dai-2 Bu
Sometime after leaving Public Safety, Denji has now started to go to high school, while he also continues to exterminate devils. He still wishes to get a girlfriend and often tries to "accidentally" expose his identity as Chainsaw Man. Meanwhile, the War Devil returns to the world seeking revenge against the Chainsaw Devil. It possesses a loner high school girl, Asa Mitaka, who goes to the same school as Denji and makes her search for the Chainsaw Man's true identity.
Chainsaw Man Part 2 is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: チェンソーマン 第二部, Chainsaw Man: School Arc, Chainsaw Man: School Saga, Chainsawman 2, Человек-бензопила 2, Людина-бензопила 2, チェンソーマン 学校編, Chainsaw Man: Part 2, Chainsaw Man: Gakkou-hen, Chainsaw Man: Academy Saga
17. 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
16. Jeoldaegeomgam
After being given up on by his family because his dantian was destroyed, Soh Woonhwi was kidnapped by the Blood Cult and lived as a third-rate spy. One day, he died while being used to find a legendary sword immortal’s secret records. However, he returned to the day he was kidnapped ten years ago and obtained a mysterious ability that allowed him to hear the voice of swords.
Jeoldaegeomgam is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Absolute Sword Sense
15. Mato Seihei no Slave
When entrances to a different dimension known as the "Mato" emerge all over Japan, a new resource known as "Peaches" are discovered which give unique abilities only to women. However, dangerous monsters called "Yomotsu Shuuki" also roam throughout the Mato and have been responsible for various disasters ever since. To combat the Yomotsu Shuuki, the government formed the Anti-demon Corps, an elite group of women who have received power from the Peaches.
One day, a high school student named Yuuki Wakura was walking home from school when he suddenly gets lost in a Mato entrance. When he calls for help, he is immediately rescued by Kyouka Uzen, the chief of the Seventh Unit of the Anti-demon Corps. Recognizing his potential while also needing him to make her Peach power more effective, she ask that Yuuki join the Anti-demon Corps by becoming her slave, a position he might find more enjoyable than he initially would have thought..
Chained Soldier is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 魔都精兵のスレイブ, Slave of the Hell Soldiers, Matoseihei no Slave
14. 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
13. Fire Punch
In the not-too-distant past, the Ice Witch blanketed the world in snow, starvation and madness, leading the inhabitants to seek their salvation in fire. With that, an unusual destiny unfolds for two young orphans, Agni and Luna, blessed with the ability to regenerate. But will this ability prove to be more of a curse than a blessing?
Fire Punch has finished publishing and it has 83 Chapters. It is also Known as: ファイアパンチ, Fire Punch
12. 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)
11. Kim Bujang
Single father, company manager, and former black-ops member, Mr. Kim lived an ordinary life until his daughter, Minji, went missing. After discovering his daughter could be dead, Mr. Kim turns merciless and sets out for information. He will rescue his daughter by any means necessary, even if it means destroying everything and everyone standing in his path.
Source: Webtoon
Manager Kim is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Manajer Kim
10. 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
9. Barbarian Quest
The Sky Mountain Range was a resting place for souls, and the living were not allowed to cross it. Everyone believed it as such. “You will become a great warrior, Urich.” The strongest warrior of the Boulder Axe Tribe, Urich, accomplished what others in his tribe couldn't, and went beyond the ‘Sky Mountain Range’. What he saw beyond those mountains was, different clothing being worn, different languages being spoken, and unfamiliar people in iron-clad armour. This is the story of an uncharted world and the one who faces it.
Source: MU
Barbarian Quest has finished publishing and it has 100 Chapters. It is also Known as: Barbarian Quest
8. Pumpkin Night
A deformed female human go out with a pumpkin on her head to kill all who bullied her in the past.
Pumpkin Night is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: パンプキンナイト, Pumpkin Night
7. Fukushuu wo Koinegau Saikyou Yuusha wa, Yami no Chikara de Senmetsu Musou suru
Raul who had defeated the demon king as the strongest hero should have become the savior of the world.
Having his treasured companions and family killed by power hungry aristocrats, he was executed with false charges brought against him by the princess. Just before his life collapsed, at last his heart fell into darkness.
"...I will tear those traitors from limb to limb. Burn them at the stake. Sever them to pieces. Skewer them. I will kill every one of those bastards without mercy and make them taste hell.....!!!"
Obtaining the power of darkness, Raul was revived. Sneering, he vowed revenge.
“Oh, I’m looking forward to it – I'll bask in their blood to my heart's content.”
Several days after the hero's revival, in the imperial capital where flowers bloomed in profusion, the parade that would advance towards tragedy began.
The Hero Who Seeks Revenge Shall Exterminate with Darkness is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 復讐を希う最強勇者は、闇の力で殲滅無双する, The Strongest Brave Who Craves Revenge, Extinguish with the Power of Darkness
6. Sasinpyowol
He’s in the deepest part of the Jianghu. Keep your eyes wide open if you do not wish to get dragged into the abyss. Kidnapped children raised for 7 years in darkness for a single assignation mission that goes awry.
Source: MU
Reaper of the Drifting Moon is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Death God of the Drifting Moon, Grim Reaper's Floating Moon
5. Goblin Slayer
A young priestess has formed her first adventuring party, but almost immediately they find themselves in distress. It's the Goblin Slayer who comes to their rescue—a man who's dedicated his life to the extermination of all goblins, by any means necessary. And when rumors of his feats begin to circulate, there's no telling who might come calling next...
Goblin Slayer! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ゴブリンスレイヤー, Goblin Slayer
4. Kare Chwihan Bameul Geotda
Despite being an orphan, Jin So-Han was taken in by the Crescent Moon Sword Dance Troupe and spent his childhood with those women. But one day the Poison Demon, one of the Four Great Evils, recognized So-Han’s special physical characteristics and kidnapped him. In the end, after various experiments by the Demon, So-Han was raised as his disciple.
Ten years later, he tried to look for any trace of the Crescent Moon Sword Dance Troupe, but they had already been vanished and destroyed at the hands of the Dark Path that’s now ruling over his hometown
In the Night Consumed by Blades, I Walk is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Sword Fanatic Wanders Through the Night
3. Case Closed
Kudo Shinichi is a seventeen year-old high school detective whom people call the "Modern Sherlock Holmes." However, one night after a date with his childhood sweetheart, Ran, Shinichi witnessed an illegal trade and, caught off his guard, was knocked unconscious and fed a drug that was supposed to kill him... but he woke up and found himself shrunken to a seven year-old. In order to track down the men who did this to him, Shinichi hid his identity and lived with Ran, whose father happened to be a hopeless detective, and with that came a series of murders and mysteries that he must solve.
Detective Conan is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Meitantei Conan, 名探偵コナン, Meitantei Conan, Detective Conan Kaito Kid Special Collection
2. Isekai Shikkaku
Like in the famous Osamu Dazai's book "No Longer Human"/ "Disqualified From Being Human" (Ningen Shikkaku) , the protagonist of this story attempts a double suicide with his lover... except he gets hit by a truck and summoned to another world instead.
Now he wants to find his lover, so he can commit suicide with her.
No Longer Human…In Another World is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 異世界失格, Isekai Disqualification, No Longer Isekai, Disqualification from Another World, Disqualified from Otherworldliness
1. Shin Tokyo
According to urban legend, the guilty are sentenced to fall to the Tokyo Underworld. There, they are given no mercy and are mercilessly judged for their crimes in the cruelest ways imaginable!!
Tokyo Underworld is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 深東京, Shin Tokyo
