Fantasy (980)

Magical powers, unnatural creatures, or other unreal elements which cannot be explained by science are prevalent and normal to the setting they exist in. Fantasy stories can take place on Earth (urban fantasy) or in another world. Character traits (e.g. magician vs demon/spirit) and setting do not determine if a story is Fantasy. If majority of the cast has magical or supernatural powers (e.g. one normal highschool boy surrounded by five goddesses), then the story is Fantasy. If only a few characters have powers and most of the cast would be in disbelief to discover this (e.g. one man is an exorcist and the rest are normal adults), then the story is Supernatural. Sometimes a story can be both Fantasy and Supernatural, but this is rare. When searching for High Fantasy stories, excluding lower fantasy themes (e.g. Mythology, Superpower) can help refine your search.

Tokyo Babylon

CLAMP 2024
Subaru Sumeragi is the thirteenth head of his powerful onmyouji clan. Until the time comes when he must succeed his grandmother fully, Subaru is allowed to live in Tokyo with his fraternal twin Hokuto. While Subaru is kind and shy, Hokuto has exuberance to spare, and her favorite pastime is designing bold matching outfits for the two of them to wear. Her next favorite thing to do is try to set up Subaru with their veterinarian friend Seishirou Sakurazuka who, oddly enough, is always readily available to accompany the Sumeragis throughout the city.

Subaru has to resolve a variety of spiritual conflicts in Tokyo: some are cases formally brought to him by clients, and others are matters in which he decides to involve himself. A selfless teenager, he empathizes with others to the point that their pain may as well be his own. This leaves him vulnerable in a city where nearly everyone makes decisions that only benefit themselves as individuals. Hokuto hopes that if Subaru develops feelings for Seishirou, their relationship will be the one thing that he never gives up for the sake of anyone else. However, is Seishirou the best candidate for her brother's love, or is he hiding sinister secrets?

[Written by Animeranku Rewrite]
1990 to 1993 | 18 chp | Publishing

MÄR

Anzai, Nobuyuki 2024
Ginta Toramizu is a 14-year-old kid who doesn't have a lot going for him: he's near-sighted, doesn't do well in school, sucks at sports, and to top it off—he's short! But Ginta is a dreamer and has had the same dream 102 times, always in the same fantasy world, where he is a hero blessed with all the abilities he lacks in real life.

One day, a supernatural figure appears at Ginta's school and summons him to a mysterious and exciting new world! In this strange universe filled with magic and wonder, he is strong, tough, agile—and he can see without his glasses! Thus, Ginta begins a mystical quest in search of the magical items known as "ÄRMS," one of which may have the power to send him home. Joining him on this epic journey are his companion Jack and the valuable living, talking, mustachioed iron-ball weapon known as "Babbo," which everyone wants but, it seems, only Ginta can possess!

(Source: VIZ Media)
May 2003 to Jul 2006 | 161 chp | Publishing

Rekka no HonooFlame of Recca

Anzai, Nobuyuki 2024
Often considered untrustworthy, Japanese ninja were in fact unwaveringly loyal to their masters. But in modern-day Japan, high school student and self-proclaimed ninja Rekka Hanabishi finds it difficult to carry on their legacy, that is, until he saves a cute girl named Yanagi Sakoshita from a group of delinquents.

In the aftermath of the event, Rekka deems Yanagi worthy of being his master, swearing to protect her. As a sign of their trust, the two reveal their most valuable secrets to each other: Yanagi can quickly heal wounds, while Rekka can create fire with just a snap of his fingers. However, their dazzling exchange does not go unnoticed as a mysterious woman called Kage Houshi appears. She somehow knows about their powers and threatens them, claiming Rekka must be returned, for he is the only one who can kill her.

The pair hold their ground, but before things can escalate any further, Kage Houshi calmly leaves. Thinking the crisis is over, Rekka and Yanagi continue their daily lives, unaware that they are about to be dragged into a centuries-long ninja conspiracy with the lives of their friends and their own on the line.

[Written by Animeranku Rewrite]
Mar 22, 1995 to Oct 30, 2002 | 330 chp | Publishing

Ba_ku

Hakase, Mizuki 2024
1-3. Ba_ku
4-5. Mephisto
May 2003 | 5 chp | Publishing

Bakuretsu HuntersSorcerer Hunters

Omishi, ReiAkahori, Satoru 2024
In an age of magic and sorcery, the world is divided between those who have supernatural powers and those who don't. Fighting for justice and against black magic and evildoers everywhere are the Sorcerer Hunters: Gateau, Carrot, Chocolat, Mocha, and the rest of the gang. Their quest is to destroy each of the Platina stones- the objects the evil sorcerers use for creating their black magic - in an entertaining mix of farce and adventure.

(Source: Tokyopop)
Aug 1993 to Oct 1998 | 72 chp | Publishing

Sono Mukou no MukougawaBeyond the Beyond

Watanabe, Yoshitomo 2024
Futaba, a boy that has grown up in an overprotected family, suddenly finds himself on the other side of the world, where he meets Kiara, the Amaranthine. They journey to find Kiara's true master, and along the way they meet a curious cast of characters, including the wizard Belbel and the prince Virid.
(Source: Tokyopop)
Mar 2004 to Feb 2008 | 38 chp | Publishing

Western ShotgunBlazin' Barrels

Park, Min-Seo 2024
Sting may look harmless and naïve, but he's really an excellent fighter and a wannabe bounty hunter in the futuristic Wild West. When he comes across a notice that advertises a reward for the criminal outfit named Gold Romany, he decides that capturing the all-girl gang of bad guys is his ticket to fame and fortune! Filled with a colorful cast of unforgettable characters--Chuck Black, Maria Lopez and Leanne "Fast Sword" McDuff--Min-Seo Park has created one wild tumbleweed tale filled with adventure galore and plenty of shotgun action!

(Source: MU)
2000 to 2010 | chp | Publishing

Chronicles of the Cursed Sword

2024
Rey Yan was an orphan with no home, no skills, and no purpose. But when he comes upon the PaSa sword, a cursed blade made from the bones of the demon king, he suddenly finds himself with the power to be a great hero. The sword's creator is the evil Shiyan, the royal vizier who needs the sword to assist him in releasing his ancestor, the demon king. (Source: Tokyopop)
1999 to 2009 | 163 chp | Publishing

Corrector Yui

Okamoto, KeikoAsamiya, Kia 2024
In the year 2020, computers are everywhere. From digital teachers to cars that drive themselves, computers are an integral part of everyone's lives—everyone's, that is, except Yui Kasuga's. The 14-year-old daydreamer can't tell a Pentium chip from a Dorito! Very shortly, she will be called on to save the world from the mother of all computer viruses... and she can't even be bothered to stay awake in class!

(Source: MU)
Apr 1999 to Dec 1999 | 11 chp | Publishing

Zoku - Kindan no Koi wo Shiyou

Ohmi, Tomu 2024
A manga about werewolves and the continued adventures of Hisako and Yato. This volume falls between the prequel volume, Kindan no Koi wo Shiyou, and the longer main series, Kindan no Koi de Ikou.

(Source: MU)
2001 | 4 chp | Publishing

Kindan no Koi wo Shiyou

Ohmi, Tomu 2024
Hisako was saved from a drunkard by a wolf. She decides to adopt the beautiful, and entrancing creature, but Hisako's new pet turns into a fine-looking guy! Somehow his entrancing eyes remain in her mind...

One-Shot: A Request to the Vampire
Ryouko is targeted as an anorexic, or shall we say, unappetizing, girl. But when her want to die overflows when she meets a vampire, he turns her world around.

(Source: MU)
2000 | 5 chp | Publishing

Touhou Sangetsusei: Eastern and Little Nature Deity

ZUNMatsukura, Nemu 2024
Fairies in the hidden land of Gensokyo are natural pranksters and love to play tricks on humans and youkai alike. This fact is especially apparent for three fairies: Sunny Milk, Luna Child, and Star Sapphire. Having unique abilities that make them more powerful than the average fairy, they do almost anything they can to get a laugh out of their "victims." However, considering that fairies are known as one of the weakest creatures around, their pranks are usually harmless. Even so, the rowdy trio's mischief is more than enough to bring trouble to anyone's day!

[Written by Animeranku Rewrite]
Mar 26, 2005 to Mar 25, 2006 | 5 chp | Publishing

Kindan no Koi de Ikou

Ohmi, Tomu 2024
Hisako is saved by a beautiful wolf that turns into an even more beautiful man...but can a relationship like this work!? The continuation of the story of Hisako and Yato seen in Kindan no Koi wo Shiyou and Zoku Kindan no Koi wo Shiyou!
(Source: ShojoMagic)
2001 to 2005 | 50 chp | Publishing

Juunikyuu de TsukamaeteZodiac P.I.

Ando, Natsumi 2024
In recent times, a mysterious private investigator under the name of "Spica" has been solving crimes before the police arrive, leaving only a star mark nearby to indicate her involvement. The true identity of this rising star is Lili Hoshizawa, an energetic 13-year-old girl who enjoys solving mysteries, athletic activities, and running her mother's fortune-telling business, "Fortune Teller Spica." Using her knowledge of astrology, Lili reads clients' horoscopes by day and catches criminals by night!

But Lili soon finds that her carefree, crime-solving adventures will need some more caution when her childhood friend Hiromi Oikawa returns from America and is suspicious of her and Spica. His extensive studies in criminal psychology seems to have helped him in solving mysteries—rivaling Lili's astrology and crime-solving skills. But this zodiac detective has no time to worry about a possible rival, for there are many cases and mysteries out there that she must solve in the name of the star!

[Written by Animeranku Rewrite]
Mar 3, 2001 to Dec 3, 2002 | 20 chp | Publishing

AventuraAdventura

Midorikawa, Shin 2024
Lewin Randit is a first-year student attending the Gaius School of Witchcraft and Wizardry—except that he shows no aptitude for magic. Currently in training as a Swordsman, Lewin is constantly picked on by classmates and teachers alike for his lack of talent. But one day in the library, Lewin makes a couple of friends from the Magic division, and for the first time ever there are people who actually enjoy his company. However, a visit to the Magic division's labs goes awry when Lewin and his new friends accidentally unleash an army of undead! Now a team of inexperienced first-year students must fend off a magical dilemma that even the school professors would have trouble with.

(Source: ANN)
May 26, 2005 to Aug 26, 2015 | 39 chp | Publishing

Enchanter

Kawachi, Izumi 2024
Fulcanelli is an "Enchanter," an ancient engineer/alchemist who is able to imbue the weapons and gadgets he constructs with magical powers. Transformed into a demonic being after his death, he is always accompanied by his demon lover Eukanaria. Due to circumstances still unknown, his is in need a new body. Until one can be found, Eukanaria must guard the pendant containing his soul from the many demonic forces that wish to obtain his great power for their own.

In the present day, Haruhiko Kanou is an ordinary boy good with machines and nursing a crush on his science teacher and neighbor Yuki Fujiwara. Little does he know he is Fulcanelli's perfect double and Eukanaria has tracked him down...

(Source: DMP)
Aug 26, 2002 to Jan 26, 2009 | 74 chp | Publishing

Mikan no TsukiCrescent Moon

Iida, Haruko 2024
After Mahiru has a haunting recurring dream, she meets the Lunar Race, which consists of the vampire Nozomu, the werewolf Akira, the fox Misoka, and the tengu Mitsuru. They need her help to recover the "Drops of the Moon," the recently-pilfered source of their power.

As the battles to recover the Drops rage on, Mahiru tries to open up the dark, human-hating tengu Mitsuru, and form a bridge between humans and the Lunar Race.

(Source: Tokyopop)
1999 to 2001 | 25 chp | Publishing

Culdcept

Kaneko, Shinya 2024
Najaran is a young woman who just happens to be an apprentice Cepter. Cepters have the power to summon creatures from magical cards. Once, these cards were collected in a book called the "Culdcept." During an ancient battle, the book was destroyed—its cards scattered far and wide. Najaran's master gives her a dangerous mission—she must obtain information about the Black Cepters and their nefarious plans. If the Black Cepters rebuild the Culdcept, the arcane book of ages past will grant them unspeakable God-like powers!

(Source: Tokyopop)
Jul 26, 1999 to Jul 26, 2007 | 64 chp | Publishing

Mawang IlgiDemon Diary

Lee, Yun-hee 2024
Gods and demons wage a neverending battle with the mortal realm as their battlefield. As with most longstanding feuds, the reasons are no longer important--hatred is a way of life. But it is foretold that one would arise who could restore harmony between gods and demons. Enter Raenef...heir to a set of demon royalty, he is hardly courtly material. The demon king assigns Eclipse to be his tutor, to mold Raenef into proper demonic shape. The two begin a journey of discovery and are soon joined by a human knight and a god-blessed priest.

(Source: Tokyopop)
Included one-shots:
Volume 1: Crystal Heart, Tera
1999 to 2002 | 26 chp | Publishing

MajehKing of Hell

Kim, Jae-Hwan 2024
Majeh was a great swordsman in life but in death he is merely an envoy to the next world for the King of Hell. It is later discovered that he is a legendary swordsman who was placed in a magical realm called the Moorim where the fiercest warriors stayed.

When a disaster occurred in hell where the most wicked demons escaped into the world of Mortals, the King of Hell sends Majeh out to capture these escape demons...

(Source: Wikipedia)
2001 to 2015 | 414 chp | Publishing

Angel/Dust Neo

Nanase, Aoi 2024
Little Akido has no idea that an innocent prayer at a shrine would turn his simple existence upside down. Suddenly a bevy of cute gals comes into his life—some claiming to be Emulates that want to "make a contract" with him!

(Source: ADV)
Jul 10, 2002 to May 10, 2003 | 9 chp | Publishing

Dragon KishidanDragon Knights

Oukami, Mineko 2024
Meet Rune, Rath and Thats—three warriors with dragon blood running through their veins. They've sworn allegiance to the Dragon Lord Lykouleon, and whenever evil shows up in the kingdom, it's up to the three Dragon Knights to save the day. The mighty trio are on their way home for rest and feasting when an incompetent witch and a demon rudely interrupt them. It's no fun fighting bad guys on an empty stomach! Oh well, it's all in a day's work when you're the most famous warriors in the land...

(Source: Tokyopop)
1990 to Apr 28, 2007 | chp | Publishing

Dennou Shoujo☆MinkMink

Tachikawa, Megumi 2024
Minku Shiraishi is a 14-year-old middle school student obsessed with Illiya, the lead singer of a band called Jagunna. Along with her friends, fellow Illiya fan Mahoko Toriumi and tech-savvy Kanoka Moriyama, she enters the local music store to pick up Illiya's latest CD—but the CD they picked up is not Illiya's music but "Wanna-Be", a mysterious CD-ROM with its copyright date listed as 2099. Curious, Kanoka installs it into her computer and learns that the software can create virtual characters based off of actual people.

The girls then create a character based off of Minku and her dreams of being a star, dubbing it "Cyber Idol Mink." But when the character comes out of the computer and merges with Minku, the girls realize that they've made a mistake—after Cyber Idol Mink is sighted live on TV, all of Japan starts looking for her! Worse still, the mascot of the Wanna-Be program, Om, comes out of the computer and warns the trio that they are in danger of being "deleted" for using software from the future.

With the unexpected craze and Om's warning, Minku resolves not to continue using Wanna-Be—but when she learns that a new friend involved with stardom is in serious trouble, Minku decides to debut as Cyber Idol Mink to help them out and pave her way into fame.

[Written by Animeranku Rewrite]
Included one-shot:
Volume 6: Yamaneko-za wa Ittousei (The Wildcat Constellation)
Aug 3, 1999 to Jul 17, 2002 | 28 chp | Publishing

Mugen Densetsu TakamagaharaDream Saga

Tachikawa, Megumi 2024
Yuuki Wakasa may be short-tempered when it comes to other people, especially her troublemaking younger brothers, but she is otherwise a normal fifth-grade student at Kamishiro Elementary School. One day, a small, red bean known as a magatama falls from the dark sky and into her hands. Though tempted to throw it away out of fear, she decides to keep the stone after recalling that it is a bad omen to do such an act, and so she confronts a vision of a strange woman in a magical mirror known as the Shinjyukyou later that night.

The woman warns Yuuki that her world is in danger and explains that recent occurrences of strange, dark weather came forth due to the disappearance of Amaterasu, the sun goddess. Chosen as the "Horizon Girl," Yuuki must now travel to the dream world with her new magatama and find the four other magatama bearers—the Amatsukami. Will Yuuki and the Amatsukami be able to save Amaterasu before the sun in both the spiritual world and their own disappears forever?

[Written by Animeranku Rewrite]
Dec 28, 1996 to Apr 30, 1999 | 27 chp | Publishing