Anime is a great way to relax and enjoy fantasy stories. However, not everyone has the time to watch weekly episodes of their favorite anime. That’s why many people prefer to read manga, which offers a faster and more immersive experience.

That’s where manga comes in once again, and fantasy manga, in general, is a great thing to read if you’re perpetually bored or obsessed with escaping reality. To help you with that, we’ve compiled a list of the best fantasy manga you can read right now.

13. No Game No Life

There is at least one fantasy world out of all the games you've played in your life that you want to escape from, and No Game No Life takes on a very similar concept. The story revolves around Sora and Shiro, two feared rival brothers in the gaming community, who, after accepting a special invitation from God, are transported to a fantasy world.

In this world, everything is decided by games, whether it's conflicts or corporate laws. How will Sora and Shiro navigate this world? If you have a soft spot for the affection of siblings and are fascinated by intelligent main characters, No Game No Life is your ideal manga.

12. Mashle

What if Harry Potter was a muscle-bound idiot? Well, you have Mash, who in this manga has godlike fitness and physique, but is unable to use magic. And it turns out that a person's social status is determined by their ability.

After learning that her existence is only recognized in this magical realm by becoming a Divine Visionary, Mash enrolls in a magic academy to test her limits. Mashle is another fantasy comedy manga that uses situations and action scenes to pique the reader's interest and does an excellent job of doing so.

11. Nanatsu no Taizai

The Nanatsu no Taizai  is already quite popular, with its anime being one of the most popular in the mainstream anime scene. However, that didn't last long when the studio messed up in the third season. Therefore, reading the manga instead of the anime is highly recommended, and it's worth reading given its incredible world-building and perfect embodiment of fantasy elements.

The Kingdom of the Lioness has been overthrown by the Holy Knights, who were supposed to protect it from outside threats, and Princess Elizabeth is the only hope to save the kingdom. With the disintegrated armor and a glimmer of hope, she embarks on a journey to find the Seven Deadly Sins, which have been scattered throughout the world over the years.

10. Black Clover

Black Clover is a generic Shonen manga with a main character who is considered weak due to his zero affinity for magic, but makes up for it with his strength and hard work. We follow his journey as he aims to become the Wizard King who rules the world.

However, the journey is not easy at all, as he has to climb a mountain while being trapped at the bottom. Although Black Clover starts out as a copy of Naruto, as many people refer to it, it varies greatly and improves over time.

9. Goblin Slayer

Goblin Slayer is a dark fantasy manga that gets darker over time and doesn't hold back on violence. Additionally, the author spends time developing the characters through backstories and really introducing the world of Goblin Slayer., which would enhance your experience if you enjoy dark fantasy stories.

The story follows a young priestess who forms her own group to clear out the goblin nests that infest poor villages, but when her entire group is killed, she is saved by a man in armor who kills goblins like he was born to do it. Who is this man? And will she join him on his journey to rid this world of goblins?

8. Magi

Magi is one of the few fantasy stories that truly lives up to its intentions and delivers on its promises. In a way, it makes you question human morality while also being ridiculously entertaining, except that it takes a little time to set the stage.

In a world where anyone can get rich by clearing mysterious dungeons that have appeared out of nowhere, Alibaba, a young scoundrel, sets out to become the richest man in the world. Joining him are a boy named Aladdin, with a flute and mysterious abilities, and Morgiana, a slave who can't escape her past.

7. Fairy Tail

What could be more fantasy-like than wizards, guilds, and fire-breathing dragons? Fairy Tail is a must-read for anyone who loves fantasy stories, especially those that start off slow and build up as they move from one arc to the next. While the anime is already impressive, many feel that it didn’t quite live up to the manga’s potential.

The story takes place in a world where guilds take on missions to solve the world's problems and save it from the occasional dark magic maniac. Out of all the guilds, Lucy, a young mage with the power to summon star spirits, chooses to join the Fairy Tail guild, which is famous for housing the most insane wizards. What follows is a series of adventures where she joins Natsu Dragneel, Erza, Gray, and Happy as they navigate through countless obstacles.

6. Claymore

Claymore It’s very similar to Berserk, the godfather of dark fantasy stories in some ways, although it’s quite different if you consider the similarities of the stories. However, Claymore is quite a story that you won’t want to miss if you enjoy a manga with a strong female protagonist and spectacular art that makes you want to read more.

In a world where monsters called Yoma constantly attack humans and take over their appearance and memories, the Organization is the only thing that can stop them. This mysterious organization deals with Yoma with the help of fighters known as Claymores, who care little about people's lives and more about killing Yoma. We follow the story of Claire, a low-level claymore who one day seeks to avenge her master.

5. Mahoutsukai no Yome

Mahoutsukai no Yome is the perfect fantasy romance manga, whether you want to read a beautiful love story of a mage and a slave or just want to enjoy the aesthetics of the world. The story follows Chise Hatori, a child that no one wanted, and after being passed from one guardian to another, she is bought by a mysterious person at a slave auction.

However, this mysterious person is a magician who declares that she will be his apprentice and bride. You don't get as many epic battles in this manga as other fantasy stories, but you do get something more with a touch of Western magic.

4. Dorohedoro

Dorohedoro is another epic dark fantasy manga that combines Naoki Urasawa's phenomenal storytelling with incredibly written characters, and you don't often see that in fantasy stories except for a few. That being said, Dorohedoro is a fun, action-packed manga with a very bizarre art style, but it's worth reading until the end.

The story takes place in the city of Hole, where ruthless magic users experiment on innocent people, which affects them in various ways, and being killed is the least of them. In Kaiman's case, he has the head of a lizard and the body of a human, and is on a mission to find the sorcerer who made his life hell with the help of his trusted companion, Nikaido.

3. The Promised Neverland

The Promised Neverland isn't what you'd expect on the fantasy manga list due to its seemingly horror-thriller premise. However, as you read it, you'll realize why that is, and with the creators ruining the anime to end it early, it's much better to read the manga than go through the headache of trying to understand the final episodes.

The story follows Emma, ​​Ray and Norman, who live in an orphanage that was considered a beautiful place, but when they discover the true story behind the gates surrounding the orphanage, they begin to question their entire existence. What could it be and how will these children deal with it?

2. Akatsuki no Yona

Akatsuki no Yona is the prime example of why you shouldn't judge a story too early because the initial chapters are hard to get into, but once you get into the actual story, the character development, story progression, and the fantasy elements it brings in make it that much more amazing. If you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend you do.

Princess Yona has lived a peaceful and happy life without any troubles, and Hak, an ever-charming bodyguard, is always by her side. However, when the kingdom is overthrown by treachery, she is forced to flee for her life.

Determined, Yona will do anything to reclaim the throne and avenge her father, but it will take more than everything she has worked for so far, and searching for the four Dragon Warriors may be a good start.

1. Berserk

You probably already thought Berserk would take the top spot on your fantasy manga list, and you absolutely should. The godfather of all fantasy manga that can get as dark and epic as possible, with a badass main character, a worthy and thought-provoking villain, and a story that only gets deeper as we go along. If you haven’t read this manga yet, we highly recommend you do, even if it means pausing all the manga on your list.

The story is about Guts, born from his mother's corpse, and how he lives in a world that sees a war or two every day. After joining a band of mercenaries called the Band of the Hawk, Guts leads the soldiers to countless victories, but when darkness begins to sweep across the nations, swallowing humans whole, will he, a normal soldier, be able to fight against it?