Highlights
- Manga about dragons can be fun and refreshing, portraying them in a light-hearted and comedic manner.
- The stories explore unique twists on the isekai and fantasy genres, with dragons taking on human forms and quirky adventures.
- From dragons trying to live peacefully to becoming unlikely heroes, these manga offer humor, satire, and heartwarming moments.
Dragons are incredible creatures, able to live for hundreds (if not thousands) of years, breathing fire and terrorizing innocent villagers. Manga about dragons and their shenanigans are not so easy to find, and a bunch of them always depict them as the bad guys.
But the following manga are about dragons just trying to live their best lives, be it sleeping peacefully in their lairs for thousands of years, or living cool and exciting adventures while disguised as humans. These stories are guaranteed fun for every fan of the fantasy genre and have some hilarious references.
1 Reincarnated As A Small Fish, I Will Become A Dragon!
A Fishy Take On The Isekai Reincarnation Trope
- Original title: Tensei Shitara Kozakana Datta Kedo Ryuu Ni Nareru Rashii Node Ganbarimasu
- Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Isekai, Reincarnation
- Author(s): Shin Uchi
- Number of issues: 22
- Status: Ongoing
The story goes like this: An office worker gets sent to another world and reincarnated into a monster. So far, the usual isekai, but (here comes the twist) he gets reincarnated into one of those Koi that turn into dragons when reaching their “final evolution.” After surviving dozens of life-threatening experiences, he finds another reincarnator who also got turned into a fish.
Together, they begin their ascension (in the food chain) to become the ultimate creatures in this fantasy world: a dragon and a turtle. The story is filled with cliché situations and hundreds of puns related to gaming, leveling up, and the use of skills. A fresh take on the another world reincarnation trope.
2 Reincarnated As A Dragon Hatchling
Guy Reincarnates Into An Egg, Then Discovers He’s An OP Dragon
- Original title: Tensei Shitara Dragon No Tamago Datta
- Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Isekai, Reincarnation
- Author(s): Nekoko, NAJI Yanagita
- Number of issues: 37
- Status: Ongoing
They say that you can’t make an omelet without breaking a few eggs, and in the case of this manga, you can’t be reborn as a dragon without breaking out of an egg. The story is about Irushia, who got sent to another world and given the chance to live again as a dragon. But first, he needs to survive and adapt to a ruthless world, filled with predators that want to eat him.
From a small weak hatchling to an enormous and powerful Plague Dragon, this story is guaranteed fun for those who love the fantasy genre and the isekai trope. The artwork is great too, and the story is filled with wholesome moments and high-quality humor.
3 Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid
Office Worker Saves A Dragon, Gets Free Cleaning Service In Return
- Original title: Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon
- Genre: Comedy, Slice-Of-Life, Fantasy
- Author(s): Coolkyousinnjya
- Number of volumes: 15
- Status: Ongoing
What would a person do if they found a wounded dragon in the forest? Well, Kobayashi-san had no better idea but to invite it to drink until they fell to the ground. This story is about a nerdy programmer/office worker and her faithful Dragon Maid. Yes, that’s right, they ended up living together and the dragon is taking care of the chores. To the best of her abilities, that is.
In her new role as a maid, Tohru will accomplish every task extremely efficiently, using the weirdest methods. But the thing is that living with a dragon can be quite a supernatural experience. Tohru’s presence begins to draw the attention of other dragons, deities, and other weird things that turn Kobayashi’s modest life into a rollercoaster of emotions and pure comedy.
4 Goodbye, Dragon Life, Hello Human Life
A Dragon Gets Reincarnated Into A Human, Who Can Turn Into A Dragon
- Original title: Sayounara Ryuusei, Konnichiwa Jinsei
- Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Action, Reincarnation
- Author(s): Nagashima Hiroaki, Kurono
- Number of issues: 69
- Status: Ongoing
A day like every other in the life of the strongest ancient dragon in existence. Bored and exhausted from being the oldest living being in the world, he met the Hero. And then, he decided to let the Hero slay him because he was tired of living. Pretty much what every ancient dragon would do right? (Doubt it).
Reincarnated as a farmer, the dragon, now called Dran, has to learn how to live off the land like every human being. But not soon after, he discovers his power is still dormant in his soul, and that he is the farthest away from a normal human being as possible. So, the story of a dragon turned into a human who can use his dragon powers to fight evil begins. It also has an anime adaptation coming in October 2024.
5 A Story About A Dragon And The Rising Of An Adventurer
The S-Rank Party Healer Gets Betrayed, Befriends A Dragon, And Become A Power Couple
- Original title: Ryuu to Ayumu Nariagari Boukensha-dou
- Genre: Romance, Adult, Fantasy, Comedy, Action
- Author(s): Kishimoto Kazuha, Karikari Ume
- Number of issues: 24
- Status: Ongoing
The S-Rank healer Dion was betrayed and abandoned in the darkest of places by the people he used to call friends. About to die and resenting his former partners, he finds something incredible in the deepest parts of the dungeon: a dying dragon. Dion knows that he has two choices. Save himself with healing magic or pour out the last of his life to save the dragon. He chooses the second, and blacks-out as his life slips away.
But surprisingly, he wakes up a few hours later, fully recovered and in the company of Eldora, a cheerful girl who states she is the dragon he saved. From that point onwards, they begin their collaboration to get out of the dungeon, and then become adventurers. Ultimately, their exploits begin to draw unwanted attention, and the story of the Former Healer who saved a dragon begins. An interesting twist of the “betrayed by the Hero’s party” trope.
6 The Weakest 5000-Year-Old Vegetarian Dragon
He Just Wanted To Live In Peace, And Roast Some Veggies!
- Original title: Yowai 5000-nen no Sōshoku Dragon, Iwarenaki Jaryū Nintei
- Genre: Comedy, Absurd, Action, Fantasy, Satire
- Author(s): Enomoto Kaisei
- Number of issues: 23
- Status: Ongoing
This wacky manga is a satire of the “overthrow the demon lord” trope, where our audacious (and weakling) dragon is turned into a “villain by mistake” and thrown into a chaotic battle for power.
Worst part? This dragon doesn’t even want to hurt another living being. He’s a pacifist and refuses to eat meat, and his only purpose in life is to live a relaxed and reclusive life in the caverns. Getting out and drawing attention makes him anxious, and everyone treats him like a walking disaster. Could this dragon survive the onslaught and become the new ruler of the land (forcefully) or will he be able to return to his peaceful hikikomori life?
7 Dragon Goes House-Hunting
Housing Problems, Taxes Killing You? This Dragon Feels You
- Original title: Dragon, Ie wo Kau
- Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen, Absurd
- Author(s): Tanuki Kawo
- Number of issues: 40
- Status: Ongoing
Letty is the weakest descendant of the Fire Dragon King, and his father decided that he had enough of having him loafing around in his lair, so he was kicked out into a ruthless, unforgiving world. As a responsible adult, Letty now has to find a suitable place to live, pay rent, look for a job, and of course, pay his taxes before the Magical Creature Taxation Agency (IRS) puts him in an orange suit.
This hilarious manga is a refreshing take on the “leaving the nest” trope, where the heroic dragon searches to no avail for his new lair, and meets quirky characters like gnomes, dwarfs, and even an ancient (real estate agent) elf, who also works part-time as Dark Lord. Hundreds of heartwarming and wholesome moments await the readers of this manga.
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