1. Deadman Wonderland
A series containing 13 volumes. the story follows Ganta Igarashi who is falsely accused of the slaughter of his entire class. he sent to Japans private Prison known as Deadman Wonderland. a carnival that is run by the prison for the public but it holds a dark secret. once the core of the Japan earthquake disaster that destroyed Tokyo some of the prisons hold a secret power known as "Branch of Sin" or in short blood magic. now stuck there and trying to clear his name he is forced to fight others with that power in arena style combat. if you win you get money and candy that acts as "antidote" for the poison constantly being pumped through your veins. if you lose you might lose a body part or two as punishment. though his troubles are even more complicated with the appearance of a White haired red eyed girl who may have been his childhood friend. can Ganta clear his name and escape this Hell? or will he fall into Madness?
2. Devils and Realist
A series of 13 volumes and continuing. the time around the Victorian period. the place. England. oxford Academy
In the 19th century England, William Twining, a young, genius aristocrat, learns of his family's bankruptcy and finds his life suddenly turned upside down when he accidentally summons a demon in his family's basement while looking for money to pay for his tuition. this Demon Dantalion is the 73rd Pillar of Solomon and states that William is the "Elector" the only person who can pick a substitute Emperor for Hell in Lucifer's absence. here starts a chain of Demons showing up wanting to win his favor and have him pick them as Emperor of Hell. the main issue? He believes none of it as it is not grounded in Science. he is a Realist after all. will he be able to balance school life with both Heaven and Hell weighing for his favor or trying to Kill him?
3.Spice&Wolf (Light Novel)
A series of a whopping 17 volumes. Kraft Lawrence a veteran traveling merchant who has been on his own going place to place selling Goods. one night after leaving a certain town he getting a stowaway in the form of a young maiden with wolf ears and a tail. this girl is the Wolf Goddess of Yoitsu Holo. after spending a uncountable amount of years as the village Goddess protecting the harvest she wishes to return home. the problem? she needs someone to take her there. and so starts the companionship of a Merchant and a Goddess as Lawrence makes his way North to find her Home. all the while trying to stay financially afloat and protecting his new found companion from the Church which would see her be killed as a Pagan God or Demon. can a Love story be intertwined with Economics? find out in Spice&Wolf.
4.Today's Cerberus
A series currently at 4 Volumes and continuing If you are looking for a Light read full of comedy this one is for you. Today's Cerberus follows Chiaki Mikado who was bitten as a child by a mythical creature known as Cerberus which caused him to lose a piece of his soul. Eight years later he finds little joy in life and is surprised one day when the Cerberus returns offering to help. Chiaki soon discovers that the creature is made up of three very different personalities that share the same body. Kuro really wants to make him happy, Shirogane shows a tsundere side, and Roze is quiet and possibly in love with him. As the story progresses Chiaki learns more about the three who want to help him. all the while trying to befriend ghosts and demons and keep them from finishing the Job that the Cerberus started and not get his soul eaten.
5.Seraph of the End: GurenIchinosee catastrophe at sixteen (Light Novel)
A series of 3 Books or 6 volumes (possible continuation) The world already destined to End, a Virus occur and Vampires ruling the earth to house the last ruminants of Humanity *those under the age of 13* the framework for this event happens just about a year before
Guren Ichinose had entered a Sorcery Training School in Shibuya. This school was full of elites from famous families in the world of sorcerers. made up of different clans that all serve that of the Hiragi's due to a split that happened 500 year ago he is basically this clans Bitch. and is only forced to attend to be bullied and beaten as a means to hold loyalty to the head family Guren holds a great ambition in his heart, even despite being labeled as Peasant Trash. But among his classmates, a girl appeared who introduced herself by the name of the fiancée he had traded vows with a really long time ago... In that world slated for ruin, the boy sought power; and the girl sought power as well. this ain't your Hairy Potter, however. for everyone in it is already destined to Die. with Demons and Angels and a Biblical end that would rival that depicted in Revelation. can he Find enough power to pull himself off the Heel of his Master's and Save the Girl he loves? or will he simply cause the world's destruction in his attempt? A magic academy fantasy story begins!
6. Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign
A series currently at 12 volumes and continuing In 2012, the world allegedly comes to an end at the hands of a "human-made" virus, ravaging the global populace and leaving only children under the age of thirteen untouched. It is at this time that vampires emerge from the recesses of the earth, likely followed by age-old horrors of the dark thought only to be a myth. The vampires sweep the earth and claim it in a single violent stroke, subjugating the remnants of humanity and leading them beneath the surface to safety. This "protection" comes at the price of donating blood to their captors. At the age of twelve, Yūichirō and his friend and fellow orphan Mikaela plotted to escape along with the children in Hyakuya Orphanage. However, this resulted in their deaths and Mikaela sacrifices himself in order for Yūichirō to escape and be saved by members of the Moon Demon Company, an extermination unit of the Japanese Imperial Demon Army. Four years later, Yūichirō dedicates his life to destroy vampires and seek revenge against them for murdering his "family." At the same time, it is revealed that Mikaela is still alive and is a vampire that Yūichirō has sworn to exterminate. the Power to do this, however, is all but holy. Demons sealed in Blades are the only weapons fit to kill Vampires. and within him, an even darker power sits in dormant. can he gain vengeance for his family without turning into a Demon himself?
7. Dance in the Vampire Bund
A series containing 14 novels in the main series 4 in the second series and a uncountable amount of side story books. The story revolves around, Mina Tepeş princess-ruler of all vampires, and her protector -- Akira. Like other vampires, Mina has been in hiding with her people for many years. Seeking to end centuries of isolation, Mina gains permission to create a special district for vampires, The Bund, off the coast of Japan by paying off the entire national debt of the Japanese government. Mina then reveals to the world the existence of vampires and her desire for both races to live together. Tensions, however, run high as fearful humans and extremist vampire factions begin to interfere with Mina's wish for peace with the human world. Can she keep an entire Kingdom together and protect it from Humans and Vampire Alike? and keep the secret of her true form from her Enemies?
I hope this gave you some Good reading material if you are into Manga/Japanese Light novels.
I listed off the majority of my shelf but for the sake of not overloading you I think 7 of my favorite are enough I hope you enjoy ^_^ Ciao
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I think the only one I'd really contest is Devils and Realist. Maybe it's perhaps just me, but I found the story to be a bit lackluster/predictable. 10x yes to spice and wolf and Seraph of the End though!
In any case, I've been an avid anime watcher, but I've been looking to get into the manga scene more. I used to be more into action stuff, but at this point, I like anything with a good story, whether romance, action, sci-fi, etc.
Are there any manga/light novels (without an anime adaptation-- I've probably seen it lol) that you'd recommend?
seraph of the end light novel which is a prequel and that part has yet to be adapted
Never read/watched those.
I am planning to read Monster.
you will not regret reading Monster !
" chomp chomp munch munch gobble gobble gulp ! "
good