What is this genre all about? War is a phenomenon of organized violent conflict, typified by extreme aggression, societal disruption and adaptation, and high mortality. The objective of warfare differs in accord with a group's role in a conflict: The goals of offensive warfare are typically the submission, assimilation or destruction of another group, while the goals of defensive warfare are simply the repulsion of the offensive force and, often, survival itself. Relative to each other, combatants in warfare are called enemies. The terms military, militant, and militarism each refer to fundamental aspects of war, i.e. the organized group, the combative individual, and the supportive ethos (respectively).
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We present you the list of War manga you should read right now.
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Top 20 War manga you should read right now. [2026 List]
- 20. Iphagyongbyeong
- 19. Kingdom
- 18. Lord of the Mysteries
- 17. Fullmetal Alchemist
- 16. Youjo Senki
- 15. Marginal Operation
- 14. Vinland Saga
- 13. A Knight Who Eternally Regresses
- 12. Sensou Kyoushitsu
- 11. Nippon Sangoku
- 10. Raidorl Seiken Senki
- 9. Adolf ni Tsugu
- 8. Gangcheorui Yeolje
- 7. Peleliu: Rakuen no Guernica
- 6. My Beloved Oppressor
- 5. Oukoku e Tsuzuku Michi
- 4. Namjuui Yeojasaramchinguga Doeeotda
- 3. TS Eiseihei-san no Senjou Nikki
- 2. Lord of the Mysteries
- 1. The Knight Becomes a Black Flower
20. Iphagyongbyeong
At the age of eight, I-Jin Yu lost his parents in a plane crash and became stranded in a foreign land, forced to become a child mercenary in order to stay alive. He returns home ten years later to be reunited with his family in Korea, where food and shelter are plenty and everything seems peaceful. But I-Jin will soon learn that life as a teenager is a whole other feat of survival. With only one year of high school left, I-Jin must master new tactics to maneuver his way around the schoolhouse battleground. Can he survive a year of high school? Or rather, will the school be able to survive him?
Mercenary Enrollment is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: High School Mercenary (French), High School Soldier (Indonesian), Mercenario adolescente, Mercenary Enrollment, Söldnereinschreibung, Tentara Menyamar Jadi Anak SMA, พี่ชายสายบอดี้การ์ด, 入学傭兵, 入學傭兵, 少年佣兵
19. 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
18. Lord of the Mysteries
With the rising tide of steam power and machinery, who can come close to being a Beyonder? Shrouded in the fog of history and darkness, who or what is the lurking evil that murmurs into our ears?
Waking up to be faced with a string of mysteries, Zhou Mingrui finds himself reincarnated as Klein Moretti in an alternate Victorian era world where he sees a world filled with machinery, cannons, dreadnoughts, airships, difference machines, as well as Potions, Divination, Hexes, Tarot Cards, Sealed Artifacts…
The Light continues to shine but mystery has never gone far. Follow Klein as he finds himself entangled with the Churches of the world—both orthodox and unorthodox—while he slowly develops newfound powers thanks to the Beyonder potions.
Like the corresponding tarot card, The Fool, which is numbered 0—a number of unlimited potential—this is the legend of “The Fool”.
Lord of the Mysteries has finished publishing and it has 1430 Chapters. It is also Known as: LotM, 诡秘之主
17. Fullmetal Alchemist
In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with mechanical "auto-mail" limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his brother and himself... the legendary Philosopher's Stone.
Won the 49th Shogakukan Manga Award in the Shounen category.
Won the 15th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Award New Artist Prize.
Won the Eagle Award's "Favourite Manga" in 2010/2011.
Won the Seiun Award for best science fiction comic in 2011.
Fullmetal Alchemist has finished publishing and it has 116 Chapters. It is also Known as: Hagane no Renkinjutsushi, 鋼の錬金術師, Full Metal Alchemist, FMA, HagaRen, Fullmetal Alchemist Gaiden
16. Youjo Senki
On the front line of the war, there's a little girl. Blond hair, blue eyes and porcelain white skin, she commands the army with lisping voice. Her name is Tanya Degurechaff. But in reality, she is one of Japan's most elite salarymen, reborn as a little girl after angering a mysterious being X who calls himself "God." And this little girl, who prioritize over anything else efficiency and her own career, will become the most dangerous being amongst the sorcerers of the imperial army...
The Saga of Tanya the Evil is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 幼女戦記, The Military Chronicles of a Little Girl
15. Marginal Operation
Our hero Ryouta Arata is an otaku who's just lost his job after the dissolution of his company. Unwilling to return to his old NEET ways, he applies online to a private military security company, thinking the benefits to be promising. After what appears to be a baffling test, he's assigned to be an "operator of operators" and begins his training in a foreign country. Little does he know, the life of a private mercenary is far more grueling than he could have ever imagined!
Marginal Operation has finished publishing and it has 88 Chapters. It is also Known as: マージナル・オペレーション, Marginal Operation
14. Vinland Saga
As a child, Thorfinn sat at the feet of the great Leif Ericson and thrilled to wild tales of a land far to the west. But his youthful fantasies were shattered by a mercenary raid. Raised by the Vikings who murdered his father, Thorfinn became a terrifying warrior, forever seeking to kill the band's leader, Askeladd, and avenge his father. Sustaining Thorfinn through his ordeal are his pride in his family and his dreams of a fertile westward land, a land without war or slavery … the land Leif called Vinland.
Notes:
- Won the Grand Prize at the Japan Media Arts Festival in 2009.
- Winner of the 36th Kodansha Manga Award in the General category in 2012.
Vinland Saga has finished publishing and it has 220 Chapters. It is also Known as: ヴィンランド・サガ, Vinland Saga
13. A Knight Who Eternally Regresses
Though it may be a dream weathered, crumpled, fading,
I held on without surrender.
Through each repeated day, running toward tomorrow’s light,
I became a knight, resolute and bright.
A Knight Who Eternally Regresses is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Eternally Regressing Knight, The Knight Only Lives Today, The Knight Who Only Lives Today
12. Sensou Kyoushitsu
Medieval Warfare Action manga about a boy who wants to become a musician but is used as a soldiers navigator thanks to his special ability to make sound visible to the human eye
The Bugle Call is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 戦奏教室, Sensō Kyōshitsu
11. Nippon Sangoku
In the near future, after the collapse of civilization, a young man stands up to reunify Japan, which has once again become a war-torn country. His name is Aoteru Misumi. His tale, later regarded as that of a genius military tactician, begins now!
Nippon Sangoku is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 日本三國, Les Nations du Soleil Sanglant, Nhật Bản thời kỳ loạn Tam Quốc
10. Raidorl Seiken Senki
Born as the second prince of the Kingdom of Zain, Raidor became the owner of Dahinslave, the "cursed holy sword," one of the twelve holy swords said to exist on earth. However, his older brother, Prince Granard, fears him as a rival to the throne, and banishes him to a remote region. After living a life of poverty and hardship while fighting demons, Raidor is called back to the capital. Granard needs his help to protect the kingdom from invasion. Raidor, angered and disgusted by his brother's order, ostensibly obeys, but secretly decides to rebel! The holder of the other holy swords and the betrayal of others nobles come one after another. Will Raidor be able to take his revenge by overcoming all the challenges ahead?
Excalibur Chronicle of Raidorl has finished publishing and it has 18 Chapters. It is also Known as: レイドール聖剣戦記, Raidorl Seiken Senki
9. Adolf ni Tsugu
This is a story about three Adolfs. Sohei Toge, a Japanese reporter for 1936 Berlin Olympics was surprised that his younger brother, an international student in Germany, was mysteriously murdered right after informing him about an important document. To add more confusion to his sadness, all information regarding his younger brother as a student in Germany have been erased systematically, as if he never existed. Meanwhile in Japan, a half-German, half-Japanese boy named Adolf Kauffmann and his best friend, a Jewish-German boy named Adolf Kamil, were accidentally involved in this incident. Their lives and fates are now inevitably interwoven around the biggest secret of the third Adolf—Adolf Hitler.
Message to Adolf has finished publishing and it has 36 Chapters. It is also Known as: アドルフに告ぐ, Adolf, Tell Adolf, The Stories of Three Adolfs
8. Gangcheorui Yeolje
Heroes of Gauri, conquer this world!
The most glorious name in this land, Gauri. He who protected that name. People call him the Steel Emperor! Go Jin-Cheon, the last general of the fallen Gauri (Goguryeo). At the moment of defeat, he and his elite unit, the "Mukapguima Squad," are cast into another world. It is an unfamiliar land inhabited by various races, including elves, orcs, dwarves, and wizards. If he cannot return, he has no choice but to establish a new Gauri. Go Jin-Cheon raises his flag once again to conquer the continent.
The Steel Emperor is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Gangcheorui Yeolje
7. Peleliu: Rakuen no Guernica
Peleliu - Rakuen no Guernica follows the daily lives of Japanese soldiers taking part in the Battle of Peleliu during World War II: a high-casualty, months-long campaign. The main character, Tamaru, dreams of returning home to become a mangaka, and sees their island outpost as a wild paradise that can one day be used as a setting for one of his stories. Most of his comrades, however, are prepared for the more realistic scenario -- that they will not be leaving Peleliu alive.
Note: Nominated to the 25th Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize.
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Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise has finished publishing and it has 87 Chapters. It is also Known as: ペリリュー～楽園のゲルニカ～, Peleliu: Rakuen no Guernica
6. My Beloved Oppressor
Annette Rosenberg is a descendant of the Padanian royal family and the only daughter of a military captain. After two years of dating, she married her father's faithful servant, Heiner Valdemar. Everything was perfect—until her husband's betrayal led to the downfall of her family. "You'll be unhappy with me for the rest of your life." Annette suddenly realized that this man's revenge had just begun.
Note: Includes eight extra chapters.
My Beloved Oppressor has finished publishing and it has 84 Chapters. It is also Known as: My Dear Oppressor, To My Beloved Oppressor
5. Oukoku e Tsuzuku Michi
This is the story of a young slave gladiator in an underground arena. He doesn’t know about his past or how he got to where he is, only that his name is Aegir, and that he is strong.
One day he kills the boss and escapes the arena, joining a band of mercenaries as a new recruit. During one mission, they encounter the vampire, Lucy, who slaughters the band with her inhuman strength. After learning that Aegir only knows how to kill, Lucy lets him stay at her house, educating and taking care of him.
Two years pass, and on the day of Aegir’s departure, they both exchange a promise that if Aegir becomes a king and owns the land of Erg forest, he can come and take her as his woman. Making this his life goal, Aegir set out on a journey to become a hero, a king, and found his own kingdom.
Road to Kingdom is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 王国へ続く道 奴隷剣士の成り上がり英雄譚, The Road That Leads to Kingdom, Road to the Kingdom Slave Swordsman the Rise of Heroes - Harem Life, Oukoku e Tsuzuku Michi dorei Kenshi no Nariagari Eiyūtan (Haaremu Raifu), Oukoku e Tsuzuku Michi Dorei Kenshi no Nariagari Harem Life, 王国へ続く道 奴隷剣士の成り上がり英雄譚（ハーレムライフ）, Road to the Kingdom Slave Swordsman the Rise of Heroes, Дорога в королевство, 通往王国之路 奴隶剑士的崛起英雄谭
4. Namjuui Yeojasaramchinguga Doeeotda
She became the failed-in-love, jealous inducer, a female friend of the male lead. In addition, the character even has an unrequited love for the male lead. She would be ruined. As long as this was the case, she decided to just become friends! It was nice to have the first meeting with such a young male lead…
"Hello, Miss Bouser."
"Uwa!!"
You were mistaken for a girl and you cried?
Fortunately, she managed to resolve the misunderstanding and become close friends. However, the male lead in his childhood is shyer and soft-hearted than she had thought. Eventually, she became attached to the male lead and decided to become a real friend. However, due to the disturbance of the male lead's father and the war which broke out, they had to be separated for a long time. She thought she could barely meet him again and stay the same as before but…
"Your eyes must have dropped a lot since I didn't see you. Princess Averine!"
What's wrong with him now?! It's not just that. Rather than getting along, he keeps getting into trouble when he has a chance, and most of all, he even bothers my love life!! Aren't we just friends?!
I Became the Male Lead's Female Friend is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Namjuui Yeojasaramchinguga Doeeotda
3. TS Eiseihei-san no Senjou Nikki
An ex-pro gamer of the FPS genre (♂) reincarnated in a fantasy world filled with magic... Only learn that what greeted him was not a scene from one's dreams but a muddy battlefield full of bullets flying to and fro! Moreover, he's now an orphan girl named Touri Noel?!
After her aptitude for healing magic was discovered, she decided to volunteer in the army as a second-class medic, all to raise money for the orphanage where she was born and raised. However, without even getting magic training, she was attached to an assault squad, repeatedly fighting on the most cruel battlefields of the "Western Front."
The mission given to her was to become the personal medic of the frontline's ace, Garback, and not let him die at any cost. But he turned out to be the worst commander, who will try to get results whatever the cost, even if it means the death of his subordinates!
On the battlefield, mired in unreasonable orders and violence, Touri's fierce battle for survival continues...
TS Medic's Battlefield Diary is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: TS衛生兵さんの戦場日記, TS Eiseihei-san no Senjou Nikki
2. Lord of the Mysteries
Waking up to be faced with a string of mysteries, Zhou Mingrui finds himself reincarnated as Klein Moretti in an alternate Victorian era world where he sees a world filled with machinery, cannons, dreadnoughts, airships, difference machines, as well as Potions, Divination, Hexes, Tarot Cards, Sealed Artifacts… The Light continues to shine but mystery has never gone far. Follow Klein as he finds himself entangled with the Churches of the world—both orthodox and unorthodox—while he slowly develops newfound powers thanks to the Beyonder potions.
Lord of the Mysteries has finished publishing and it has 65 Chapters. It is also Known as: Lord of the Mysteries
1. The Knight Becomes a Black Flower
Diana Lesley, a renowned knight of the Agripana Kingdom, is killed by her rival Cornelius Heimann in the war against the Heverunia Empire. However, when she wakes up, she finds herself at 10 years old and decides to pursue the life of a proper lady instead of a knight—much to her family's disapproval. After becoming Princess Juliana's lady-in-waiting, she must contend with conniving noblewomen, the threat of oncoming war, and the affections of Cornelius who, in this life, dreams about her past life and falls for her. Can she keep her loved ones safe and live in peace?
The Knight Becomes a Black Flower is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Became a Black Flower, The Sword Became a Flower, Turned Into a Black Flower, บุปผาลบคมดาบ
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