Adventure (693)

Whether aiming for a specific goal or just struggling to survive, the main character is thrust into unfamiliar situations or lands and continuously faces unexpected dangers. The narrative of adventure stories is always on how the characters react to sudden events or trials during the journey, indicating personal growth or setback based on which actions or choices are taken. Character development as a response to the journey's dangers is a requirement of adventure stories. Simply experiencing foreign lands or worlds is not adventure.

Rurouni Kenshin: Haru ni Sakura

Watsuki, Nobuhiro 2024
The "Kenshin Kaden" basically refers to the last extra chapter (comes after the end of the manga and after Yahiko no Sakabatou) of Rurouni Kenshin entitled "Cherry Blossoms in the Spring Time."

It was published in the Kenshin Kaden Artbook.

(Source: The-OrO.com)
Dec 1999 | 1 chp | Publishing

Fushigi na Melmo

Tezuka, Osamu 2024
Fushigi na Melmo
Melmo's mother dies in a traffic accident, leaving young Melmo and her younger brother Totoo. Anxious Melmo's mother in heaven asks God to prepare some magical candies, and hands them to Melmo. There are two kinds: Melmo can grow 10 years older to become any sort of adult she wishes by eating a blue candy. By eating a red one, she can become 10 years younger. Using these miracle candies, Melmo disguises herself as a nurse, schoolteacher, policewoman, and overcomes troubles together with her brother, Totoo. (Source: MU)
Bouken Rubi
Rubio is a primary school boy. One day, a meteorite from space falls down in Rubio's back yard. Concealed in the meteorite were two helmet-like hats. When Rubio puts on one of the hats, he hears a voice which was apparently that of a space being. The space denizen tells Rubio that it had strange magical powers and that a huge space monster called "Zonda" was aiming to obliterate Earth. The space being urges Rubio to utilize the magical powers of the hat to save Earth from Zonda.

Rubio gives the other hat to his schoolmate, Kuriko, and start out looking for a way and means to annihilate Zonda. The magical hats enabled the two to fly through the skies and also gave them supernatural strength. The two fly throughout the world and solve numerous difficult incidents and then they blast off to space. After a long journey, they finally discover Zonda. (Source: Kodansha)
Sep 1969 to Feb 1972 | 29 chp | Publishing

The Legend of Maian

Im, Dal YoungJeong, Soo Cheol 2024
A powerful sorceress, Feicia Rand Philistin, once tried to conquer the nation of Shurian. In her wake of terror and destruction, a man stood up and rebelled against her oppression and domination. The people called him Maian the Brave (Yongja Maian) and it was he that sealed the evil sorceress.

A thousand years later, Fenix Maian in the biggest mistake of his life releases the sealed sorceress that his ancestors have tried so hard to keep imprisoned.Now he has to keep the sorceress from taking over the world once again...

(Source: SolitaryCross)
2007 to 2012 | 75 chp | Publishing

Ginga Tetsudou 999 (1996)Galaxy Express 999

Matsumoto, Leiji 2024
One year after the events of the First Cycle (Andromeda Arc), Tetsurou has returned to Earth only to end up chained in his home in Megalopolis. It is then that Maetel appears before him once again, offering him the opportunity to join her on a new journey—one she claims will lead him to his destiny.
1996 to 2004 | 46 chp | Publishing

Fukufuku Fu-nya~n

Konami, Kanata 2024
A story featuring the everyday life of a domestic cat owned by an old lady who runs a local provision shop.

(Source: The Cat Mummy)
1987 to Jul 1, 2004 | 371 chp | Publishing

~Mahou Gakuen~ Lunar!

2024
Based on the Sega Saturn game of the same name. The story follows the most troublesome class of the Magical School on the island of Yen and their adventure to understand each other and protect the island and school from the Vile Tribe.
(Source: JMS).
Sep 1997 to Sep 1998 | 11 chp | Publishing

Para-Dice

mikimaki 2024
Saikawa Rai is said to be the Goddess of Luck. Where does her luck come from? It's dice! When Hanabusa confesses to her, he had no idea what craziness he got himself into... Stealing dice, life-sized board games, and... crocodiles?
(Source: Eternal Bunny Love)
Not available | chp | Publishing

Anime Sanjuushi

2024
D'Artagnan leaves his hometown of Gascogne for Paris in order to join the King's Musketeers or the Guards of the Cardinal. At his arrival, he went into an argument with Athos, Porthos and Aramis and provokes them into a duel. At the time of the duel, they were interrupted by the Guards of the Cardinal who are enforcing the King's decree banning duels. Afterwards, D'Artagnan and company became friends and adopted the motto, "all for one, and one for all".
(Source: Wikipedia)
Dec 24, 1987 to May 15, 1988 | 26 chp | Publishing

Master Mosquiton

Akahori, SatoruNegishi, Hirosh 2024
Volume 1: In the 1920's, Inaho resurrects a vampire named Mosquiton with her blood. He awakens and becomes her slave. Now, Inaho is after the O-Part, which will grant her immortality. However, a bunch of supernatural monsters are out to stop them from achieving their goal.

Volumes 2-4: Catholic schoolgirl Inaho discovers that a vampire, Mosquiton, is feeding off of her classmates. So she stakes him, but he is revived after her blood comes in contact with the his remains. Mosquiton becomes her slave and also a history teacher. Together, along with Yuuki and Honou, the unlikely duo have many escapades and adventures. One of Inaho's main goals is to find the mythical O-Part to make some money!
Oct 1, 1997 to Jan 10, 1999 | 15 chp | Publishing

Breath of Fire - Ryuu no Senshi

2024
Long ago there was a huge war between dragons which almost destroyed the world. The war was stopped in time, but the dragons noticed the impact their power had on the planet, and thus the light dragons sealed it for the sake of the land.

Several centuries have passed. Now the dark dragons have risen!
With the help of a mysterious goddess, they have recovered their ancient powers and aim for world domination. But before that they destroy Dragnier, home of the light dragons. The whole village is engulfed in flames but the townspeople survives thanks to Sara, a dragon maiden who temporarily petrifies everyone in order to protect them from the blazing fire, and went alone to battle the army.

After the battle is over everyone recovers, only to see that their village is in ruins and Sara has dissapeared. Ryu, her young brother then decides to put an end to the dark dragons' scheme and also look for his missing sister. Thus the journey that will forge a new dragon warrior begins...
Not available | 6 chp | Publishing

Muka Muka Paradise

Igarashi, Yumiko 2024
The story revolves around a young girl named Uiba Shikatani and her newly found pet dinosaur, which is named after the only words that come out of its mouth, Muka Muka. (Wikipedia)
Mar 1993 to Sep 1994 | chp | Publishing

Kaze no Tairiku

Inomata, Mutsumi 2024
Three adventurers - a warrior, a priest, and a young woman - traverse a land devastated by centuries of environmental calamities searching only for a way to survive. In their journeys they stumble across first the remains of a band of desperate treasure-hunters, and then the treasure they were seeking: Azec Sistra, the legendary City of the Dead. Unfortunately, the bandits responsible for slaughtering the treasure-hunters have also found their way to the city, but more worrisome still are the guardians which protect Azec Sistra from those who would violate the spirits at rest there... (ANN)
1988 to 2006 | chp | Publishing

Persia ga Suki!

Aonuma, Takako 2024
11-year-old Persia has grown up alongside the animals on the Serengeti plains of Africa. Twins Riki and Gaku Muroi and their grandfather, Gouken, bring Persia to Japan with them, where she will live with a couple (who Persia calls Mama and Papa) that own a grocery store. During the flight to Japan, Persia finds herself in the "Lovely Dream" where she meets the Fairy Queen, who explains that the Lovely Dream is in danger and requests Persia's help. Giving Persia a magical headband (which can also summon a magical baton) that allows her to transform into a teenage girl, connecting her to the Lovely Dream and allowing her to use magic. She is sent with three kappa back into the regular world with the mission of collecting love energy to thaw the frozen Lovely Dream. If Persia fails her task of collecting love energy or if someone catches her using magic, Riki and Gaku will be transformed into women.

(Source: ANN)
1984 to 1985 | chp | Publishing

Ginga Nagareboshi Gin - Special Chapter

Takahashi, Yoshihiro 2024
A spin-off story about the Kai brothers' puppyhood.
2008 to ? | 2 chp | Publishing

Sekaiju no Meikyuu II: Rikka no Shoujo

2024
This manga is based on the second Etrian Odyssey game and chronicles the exploits of a young gunner and the group of adventurers she joins up with.
Feb 9, 2008 to Jan 9, 2009 | 12 chp | Publishing

Xenosaga Episode I

2024
Based on the popular PS2 RPG, this manga is the adaptation of the first game in the series.
Aug 28, 2004 to May 27, 2006 | chp | Publishing

Final Fantasy XII

2024
This is the story of a world called Ivalice. It is a time when the existence of magick is still commonplace, and soaring airships cover the vast sky. Princess Ashe has vowed to restore her ruined country. Together with a few companions, she waits for an opportunity to strike back. A direct adaptation of the hit RPG!

(Source: Ramsus-kun)
Jun 22, 2006 to Jun 25, 2009 | 19 chp | Publishing

Soul Gadget Radiant

Ohmori, Aoi 2024
Lyle is a young man who lost his memories when he was young, and doesn't know who he is or where he came from. His only connection to his past is his Soul Gadget, "Czerny." Lyle was adopted by Gio, and has a sister-in-law named Sheska. These three work together on special thieving jobs to make end's meet. Read along as Lyle uncovers the secrets of Czerny and his past...

(Source: MU)
Mar 9, 2002 to Nov 26, 2011 | 85 chp | Publishing

Shadow Skill

Okada, Megumu 2024
Gau Ban is a boy who is struggling to become a "Sevalle," the strongest class of warrior in the mercenary kingdom of Guruda. Gau's elder sister, Elle Rag, is the 59th "Sevalle" and holds the honorable title of "Shadow Skill." The story develops around the two siblings, as they fight magical monsters and historical warriors. The major part of it is a battle called "Shadow Skills" that is fought with only the hands and feet. It begins when the historical warriors chant the words "We are invincible!" and obtain superhuman powers.
(Source: MU)
Dec 1992 to Jul 1996 | 22 chp | Publishing

Tales of Vesperia

Morita, Yuzuka 2024
A power struggle begins in a civilization dependent on an ancient technology, the blastia, and the Empire that controls it. The fates of two friends traveling separate paths intertwine in an epic adventure that threatens the existence of all.
Aug 7, 2008 to Oct 9, 2010 | 21 chp | Publishing

Super Mario-kunSuper Mario

Sawada, Yukio 2024
Following The Happenings Of Super Mario World, Super Mario-Kun Follows Mario, Luigi, And Yoshi.
Jul 27, 1991 to ? | chp | Publishing

Cavalier of the Abyss

Juder 2024
2008 to Dec 15, 2018 | 144 chp | Publishing

xxxHOLiC: AnotherHOLiC

CLAMPNISIO, ISIN 2024
Nothing could have thrilled Kimihiro more than stumbling upon the bizarre wish-granting shop of the beautiful but unnerving Yûko Ichihara, who solemnly promises to make the spirits plaguing Kimihiro go away just as soon as her fee–rendered in daily afternoon chores at her shop–is paid in full.

Of course, the thrill wears off as soon as Kimihiro realizes that his payment plan bears a disturbing resemblance to indentured servitude . . . eternal indentured servitude. Still he soldiers on, ready for whatever number of adventures lie ahead. But in Kimihiro’s case, three may not be the charm!

His first assignment–to procure a pair of fake eyeglasses–is exceptionally pointless, even by Yûko’s standards. Or at least it seems that way, until Kimihiro watches a woman throw herself into traffic. He soon discovers that the doors of bespectacled perception can swing both ways.

Next, when a classmate seeks help solving a mystery involving text messages from the dead, Kimihiro is glad to play Sherlock. But he must turn to Yûko to determine whether the root of the riddle is otherworldly shenanigans, deceit, or murder.

Finally, however ready, willing, and able Kimihiro thinks he is to face the most unusual of circumstances, he still finds himself completely bewildered by the stranger who chases away his darkest spirits, condemns Yûko as a craven charlatan, and offers Kimihiro a way out of his preternatural predicament–and a fortune besides.

(Source: Del Rey)
Aug 1, 2006 | 3 chp | Publishing

Dragon Knights Gaiden: One Day, Another Day

Oukami, Mineko 2024
A collection of Dragon Knights one shots and sidestories originally published in WINGS magazine.

The summaries below are taken from DK Sanctuary
Title Story: One Day, Another Day
Summary: Set before the end of the series, it's basically a side story of a day in the Dragon Castle, kind of in Zoma's perspective.

Title: Juuji ni Hikaru Hoshi
Summary: Takes place before the events of the actual series. This is a back story that shows how Lykouleon and Raselane met, introducing Lykouleon's uncle, Fieruto.

Title: Mamono no Mori no Kioku
Summary: Another backstory that delves a little bit more into the relationship between Bierrez and Cesia before the series started. It also shows how Nadil became the demon lord.

Title: Happiest Children
Summary: This actually has three little side stories in it. The first one is about Rune's dream about everyone dressed in drag, the second is about a little adventure that the three dragons go on, and then the third is like a day in the life of Alfeegi, Ri-ma, and Duma.

Title: Crescendo
Summary: Backstory about how Lykouleon and Kaistern met and how Kaistern then became the Blue Dragon Officer.

Title: CONFESSION - Thats
Summary: This is basically the backstory of Thatz and how he knew about Rath's little secret.

Title: CONFESSION - Rath
Summary: The final gaiden published by Ohkami through WINGS. Basically telling a lot about Rath, particularly his relationship with Kaistern.
Nov 2007 to Aug 19, 2008 | 7 chp | Publishing