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

That's where manga comes in again, and fantasy manga, in general, is a great 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 adopts a very similar concept. The story revolves around Sora and Shiro, two brothers, feared adversaries 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 sibling affection and are fascinated by intelligent main characters, No Game No Life is your ideal manga.

12. Mashle

What if Harry Potter was a muscular idiot? Well, you have Mash, who in this manga has divine 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 in this magical realm is only recognized 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 it 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 mainstream anime. However, that didn't last long when the studio messed things up in the third season. Therefore, reading the manga instead of the anime is highly recommended, and it's definitely worth reading, given its incredible worldbuilding and perfect embodiment of fantasy elements.

The Kingdom of Leona has been overthrown by the Holy Knights, who were supposed to protect it from external threats, and Princess Elizabeth is the only hope of saving the kingdom. With her 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 featuring a main character who is considered weak due to his lack of affinity for magic, but who makes up for it with his strength and hard work. We follow his journey as he seeks to become the Wizard King who rules the world.

However, the journey is far from easy, as he must climb a mountain while trapped at the bottom. Although Black Clover begins as a carbon 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. Furthermore, the author spends time developing the characters through backstories and truly 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 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 as if he were born to do so. 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 delivers on its intentions and promises. In a way, it makes you question human morality while also being ridiculously entertaining, except it takes a little time to set the stage.

In a world where anyone can get rich by clearing mysterious dungeons that appear 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 fantastical than wizards, guilds, and fire-breathing dragons? Fairy Tail is a must-read for anyone who loves fantasy stories, especially those that start slow and build as they progress from one arc to the next. While the anime is already impressive, many believe it didn't fully live up to the manga's potential.

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

6. Claymore

Claymore It's very similar to Berserk, the godfather of dark fantasy stories in some ways, though it's quite different considering the story's similarities. However, Claymore is a great 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, taking over their appearance and memories, the Organization is the only thing that can stop them. This mysterious organization fights the Yoma with the help of fighters known as Claymores, who care little for human 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 between a mage and a slave or simply enjoy the aesthetics of the world. The story follows Chise Hatori, a child nobody wanted, who, after being passed from one guardian to another, is purchased by a mysterious person at a slave auction.

However, this mysterious person is a magician who declares herself his apprentice and bride. This manga doesn't feature as many epic battles as other fantasy stories, but it does offer 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, something you don't often see in fantasy stories, except in a few. That 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, affecting them in various ways, with death being the least of these. In Kaiman's case, he has a lizard head and a human body, 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 a fantasy manga list due to its seemingly horror-thriller premise. However, reading it will reveal why, 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 cope?

2. Akatsuki no Yona

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

Princess Yona lived a peaceful and happy life, free from trouble, and Hak, her ever-charming bodyguard, was always by her side. However, when the kingdom was overthrown by treachery, she was forced to flee for her life.

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

1. Berserk

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

The story follows 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 mercenary band 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?