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Magical Graphic Novels and Manga for Teens and Adults

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Looking for a little magic in your life? Try one of these manga series or graphic novels featuring magical worlds and memorable characters. Titles marked as adult contain mature content. Enjoy these suggestions? Looking for a new book to read? Book Match is a book recommendation program offered through AC Library. Check out the website at the top of the list to go to the Book Match page.

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Fill out a survey with information about your reading tastes, and one of our Matchmakers will send you a personalized reading list within two weeks. You c...Show more Fill out a survey with information about your reading tastes, and one of our Matchmakers will send you a personalized reading list within two weeks. You can select a specific Matchmaker, or you can fill out a general survey and one of the Matchmakers will send you a list. Show less

Magical Boy

Magical Boy

A Graphic Novel. Volume 1

by Kao Studios

Graphic Novel - 2021

Suitable for teens. Good read for individuals who like Harry Potter and Graphic Novels. Main Character, Max, is told they are descended from a long line o...Show more Suitable for teens. Good read for individuals who like Harry Potter and Graphic Novels. Main Character, Max, is told they are descended from a long line of magical girls, but is the first magical boy and must fight evil to protect people. "Magical Boy is a one-of-a-kind fantasy series that comic readers of all ages will love." (Amazon) Show less

Suitable for teens. Good read for individuals who like Harry Potter and Graphic Novels. Main Character, Max, is told they are descended from a long line o...Show more Suitable for teens. Good read for individuals who like Harry Potter and Graphic Novels. Main Character, Max, is told they are descended from a long line of magical girls, but is the first magical boy and must fight evil to protect people. "Magical Boy is a one-of-a-kind fantasy series that comic readers of all ages will love." (Amazon) Show less

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Mooncakes

Mooncakes

by Walker, Suzanne

Graphic Novel - 2019

Suitable for teens. Suitable for teens. Show less

Suitable for teens. Suitable for teens. Show less

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The Dragon Knight's Beloved

The Dragon Knight's Beloved

Vol. 1

by Orikawa, Asagi

Graphic Novel - 2021

Suitable for teens. Melissa is a young maid in training at the royal castle, but when she comes of age to be allowed to go out into the world, she finds h...Show more Suitable for teens. Melissa is a young maid in training at the royal castle, but when she comes of age to be allowed to go out into the world, she finds herself in a position where she is working for Commander Hubert whom she has always had a special relationship with. When Hubert comes back from a dangerous mission, Hubert makes a request to have Melissa pretend to be his lover and move to his estate. Melissa will also be tasked with taking care of the dragons. What will become of this relationship as they grow closer? Show less

Suitable for teens. Melissa is a young maid in training at the royal castle, but when she comes of age to be allowed to go out into the world, she finds h...Show more Suitable for teens. Melissa is a young maid in training at the royal castle, but when she comes of age to be allowed to go out into the world, she finds herself in a position where she is working for Commander Hubert whom she has always had a special relationship with. When Hubert comes back from a dangerous mission, Hubert makes a request to have Melissa pretend to be his lover and move to his estate. Melissa will also be tasked with taking care of the dragons. What will become of this relationship as they grow closer? Show less

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The Dire Days of Willowweep Manor

The Dire Days of Willowweep Manor

by Garrity, Shaenon K.

Graphic Novel - 2021

Suitable for teens. Hayley has always loved gothic romances and one day she leaps into the river to rescue a stranger only to find herself in Willowweep. ...Show more Suitable for teens. Hayley has always loved gothic romances and one day she leaps into the river to rescue a stranger only to find herself in Willowweep. It is the embodiment of everything she loves from her favorite books. There is one difference that there is a looming evil and the defenses are breaking down. Is Hayley the heroine they need to save their world? Show less

Suitable for teens. Hayley has always loved gothic romances and one day she leaps into the river to rescue a stranger only to find herself in Willowweep. ...Show more Suitable for teens. Hayley has always loved gothic romances and one day she leaps into the river to rescue a stranger only to find herself in Willowweep. It is the embodiment of everything she loves from her favorite books. There is one difference that there is a looming evil and the defenses are breaking down. Is Hayley the heroine they need to save their world? Show less

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Arden High

Arden High

Book 1, Twelfth Grade Night

by Booth, Molly

Graphic Novel - 2022

Suitable for teens. Vi is excited to start at Arden High for a fresh start and change her entire look instead of the uniforms she used to wear. Unfortunat...Show more Suitable for teens. Vi is excited to start at Arden High for a fresh start and change her entire look instead of the uniforms she used to wear. Unfortunately, her brother is not joining her but Vi finds her way as she meets new people and makes new friends. She gets coerced into helping with the Twelfth Grade Night dance. The only problem is all of her friends assume she is not into guys so the guy she likes doesn't realize and Olivia starts to crush on her! Show less

Suitable for teens. Vi is excited to start at Arden High for a fresh start and change her entire look instead of the uniforms she used to wear. Unfortunat...Show more Suitable for teens. Vi is excited to start at Arden High for a fresh start and change her entire look instead of the uniforms she used to wear. Unfortunately, her brother is not joining her but Vi finds her way as she meets new people and makes new friends. She gets coerced into helping with the Twelfth Grade Night dance. The only problem is all of her friends assume she is not into guys so the guy she likes doesn't realize and Olivia starts to crush on her! Show less

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The Haunted Bookstore

The Haunted Bookstore

Gateway to A Parallel Universe. Vol. 1

by Shinobumaru

Graphic Novel - 2022

Suitable for Teens. Kaori lives in a bookstore that is close to the mortal and spirit realm. She spends her days peacefully selling books to otherworldly ...Show more Suitable for Teens. Kaori lives in a bookstore that is close to the mortal and spirit realm. She spends her days peacefully selling books to otherworldly beings with her adoptive dad. One day a self proclaimed exorcist arrives in this realm and he is looking for someone that may be in this realm. Will Kaori be able to embrace her better nature and help this man who is would normally be against what her livelihood is about. Show less

Suitable for Teens. Kaori lives in a bookstore that is close to the mortal and spirit realm. She spends her days peacefully selling books to otherworldly ...Show more Suitable for Teens. Kaori lives in a bookstore that is close to the mortal and spirit realm. She spends her days peacefully selling books to otherworldly beings with her adoptive dad. One day a self proclaimed exorcist arrives in this realm and he is looking for someone that may be in this realm. Will Kaori be able to embrace her better nature and help this man who is would normally be against what her livelihood is about. Show less

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Necromance

Necromance

1

by Doumoto, Yuuki

Graphic Novel - 2021

Suitable for teens. The Demon Lord is defeated, and the hero Shibuki pays the ultimate price with his life. He regrets not confessing his feelings to the ...Show more Suitable for teens. The Demon Lord is defeated, and the hero Shibuki pays the ultimate price with his life. He regrets not confessing his feelings to the love of his life before his demise. Shibuki suddenly rises from the dead while his companions are morning him during his funeral. The Demon King has laid one final curse on Shibuki during the last duel and he is now part of the undead. They must embark on one final journey to free Shibuki from this curse and defeat the Demon Lord once and for all. Again! Show less

Suitable for teens. The Demon Lord is defeated, and the hero Shibuki pays the ultimate price with his life. He regrets not confessing his feelings to the ...Show more Suitable for teens. The Demon Lord is defeated, and the hero Shibuki pays the ultimate price with his life. He regrets not confessing his feelings to the love of his life before his demise. Shibuki suddenly rises from the dead while his companions are morning him during his funeral. The Demon King has laid one final curse on Shibuki during the last duel and he is now part of the undead. They must embark on one final journey to free Shibuki from this curse and defeat the Demon Lord once and for all. Again! Show less

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Kaiju No. 8

Kaiju No. 8

1

by Matsumoto, Naoya

Graphic Novel - 2021

Suitable for teens. Kafka wants to be a part of the defense force that combats Kaiju and but he tried to pass the test and failed so he is on the kaiju cl...Show more Suitable for teens. Kafka wants to be a part of the defense force that combats Kaiju and but he tried to pass the test and failed so he is on the kaiju clean-up crew. One day Kafka wakes up to find he has been turned into a kaiju himself! He is finally able to pass the test, but now he needs to hide that he is a kaiju from everyone! Not only that, but he is now labeled as one of the kaiju's on the Defense Force's neutralization list Kaiju No. 8. Show less

Suitable for teens. Kafka wants to be a part of the defense force that combats Kaiju and but he tried to pass the test and failed so he is on the kaiju cl...Show more Suitable for teens. Kafka wants to be a part of the defense force that combats Kaiju and but he tried to pass the test and failed so he is on the kaiju clean-up crew. One day Kafka wakes up to find he has been turned into a kaiju himself! He is finally able to pass the test, but now he needs to hide that he is a kaiju from everyone! Not only that, but he is now labeled as one of the kaiju's on the Defense Force's neutralization list Kaiju No. 8. Show less

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Vampire Dormitory

Vampire Dormitory

1

by Toyama, Ema

Graphic Novel - 2021

Suitable for Teens. Mito has had a rough life living on the streets after her parents passed away and she graduated middle school. No one else in her fami...Show more Suitable for Teens. Mito has had a rough life living on the streets after her parents passed away and she graduated middle school. No one else in her family wanted her, so she dresses as a boy to stay safe. The handsome vampire Ruka rescues her and makes an offer to become his thrall to feed on and she can live with him in the boy's dorm. Ruka dotes on her to make her disgusting and foul blood taste better by show her love that she hasn't felt in a long time. Mito must protect her secret that she is a girl at all costs, but the closer she becomes to Ruka, the more she feels the truth will come out. Can Mito protect her identity, or will she fall in love with Ruka? Show less

Suitable for Teens. Mito has had a rough life living on the streets after her parents passed away and she graduated middle school. No one else in her fami...Show more Suitable for Teens. Mito has had a rough life living on the streets after her parents passed away and she graduated middle school. No one else in her family wanted her, so she dresses as a boy to stay safe. The handsome vampire Ruka rescues her and makes an offer to become his thrall to feed on and she can live with him in the boy's dorm. Ruka dotes on her to make her disgusting and foul blood taste better by show her love that she hasn't felt in a long time. Mito must protect her secret that she is a girl at all costs, but the closer she becomes to Ruka, the more she feels the truth will come out. Can Mito protect her identity, or will she fall in love with Ruka? Show less

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Platinum End

Platinum End

Volume 1

by Ōba, Tsugumi

Graphic Novel - 2016

Suitable for adults. From the creators of Death Note! Mirai may have been saved by an angel, but his battle is just beginning. He is approached by an ang...Show more Suitable for adults. From the creators of Death Note! Mirai may have been saved by an angel, but his battle is just beginning. He is approached by an angel as he tries to commit suicide and asks him if he would like to live and be God. Now Mirai is one of 12 who will be eventually chosen to be God, but one of the God candidates is killing them off. Who will succeed? Show less

Suitable for adults. From the creators of Death Note! Mirai may have been saved by an angel, but his battle is just beginning. He is approached by an ang...Show more Suitable for adults. From the creators of Death Note! Mirai may have been saved by an angel, but his battle is just beginning. He is approached by an angel as he tries to commit suicide and asks him if he would like to live and be God. Now Mirai is one of 12 who will be eventually chosen to be God, but one of the God candidates is killing them off. Who will succeed? Show less

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Alice in Borderland

Alice in Borderland

Volume 1

by Aso, Haro

Graphic Novel - 2022

Suitable for adults. Eighteen-year-old Ryohei Arisu is done with life and school. One night an unusual fireworks show happens and he is transported to an...Show more Suitable for adults. Eighteen-year-old Ryohei Arisu is done with life and school. One night an unusual fireworks show happens and he is transported to another land called Borderland. In order to survive, challenges are needed to be completed to add time on their "clock." At the end of each challenge, a playing card is won, but not everyone survives each challenge. Arisu, must struggle to survive this dog eat dog world and find a way back home. Show less

Suitable for adults. Eighteen-year-old Ryohei Arisu is done with life and school. One night an unusual fireworks show happens and he is transported to an...Show more Suitable for adults. Eighteen-year-old Ryohei Arisu is done with life and school. One night an unusual fireworks show happens and he is transported to another land called Borderland. In order to survive, challenges are needed to be completed to add time on their "clock." At the end of each challenge, a playing card is won, but not everyone survives each challenge. Arisu, must struggle to survive this dog eat dog world and find a way back home. Show less

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Record of Ragnarok

Record of Ragnarok

1

by Umemura, Shinya

Graphic Novel - 2022

Suitable for adults. The Gods assemble every 100 years to decide if humanity is worthy of being saved. The time comes when the Gods deem humanity should b...Show more Suitable for adults. The Gods assemble every 100 years to decide if humanity is worthy of being saved. The time comes when the Gods deem humanity should be destroyed. The Valkyries are sworn to protect and defend the humans so they propose a battle called Ragnarok to see if they are worthy of living. 1 human against 1 God until only one is standing. Who will win? Show less

Suitable for adults. The Gods assemble every 100 years to decide if humanity is worthy of being saved. The time comes when the Gods deem humanity should b...Show more Suitable for adults. The Gods assemble every 100 years to decide if humanity is worthy of being saved. The time comes when the Gods deem humanity should be destroyed. The Valkyries are sworn to protect and defend the humans so they propose a battle called Ragnarok to see if they are worthy of living. 1 human against 1 God until only one is standing. Who will win? Show less

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Zom 100

Zom 100

Bucket List of the Dead. 1

by Aso, Haro

Graphic Novel - 2021

Suitable for adults. Akira Tendo is a 24 year old salary man that has been a slave to the workforce. One day he finds that he doesn't have to go to work a...Show more Suitable for adults. Akira Tendo is a 24 year old salary man that has been a slave to the workforce. One day he finds that he doesn't have to go to work anymore because there has been a zombie apocalypse and it is the best day ever for him! He creates a bucket list of all the things be never was able to do because he was a slave to work and starts going through the list while surviving zombies! Show less

Suitable for adults. Akira Tendo is a 24 year old salary man that has been a slave to the workforce. One day he finds that he doesn't have to go to work a...Show more Suitable for adults. Akira Tendo is a 24 year old salary man that has been a slave to the workforce. One day he finds that he doesn't have to go to work anymore because there has been a zombie apocalypse and it is the best day ever for him! He creates a bucket list of all the things be never was able to do because he was a slave to work and starts going through the list while surviving zombies! Show less

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Semelparous

Semelparous

1

by Ogino, Jun

Graphic Novel - 2021

Suitable for adults. Humanity has to fight against the kaiju that are travelling to the other side of the wall into the human world. Yorino and Haruka wer...Show more Suitable for adults. Humanity has to fight against the kaiju that are travelling to the other side of the wall into the human world. Yorino and Haruka were training to be Bulwarks (soldiers who defend humanity from the kaiju that break through to the human world) together starting at a very young age. Suddenly Haruka is killed during what should have been a routine drill and Yorino's is devastated by the loss. One of the best Bulwark takes her under her wing and partners with her, but will she ever truly recover? Show less

Suitable for adults. Humanity has to fight against the kaiju that are travelling to the other side of the wall into the human world. Yorino and Haruka wer...Show more Suitable for adults. Humanity has to fight against the kaiju that are travelling to the other side of the wall into the human world. Yorino and Haruka were training to be Bulwarks (soldiers who defend humanity from the kaiju that break through to the human world) together starting at a very young age. Suddenly Haruka is killed during what should have been a routine drill and Yorino's is devastated by the loss. One of the best Bulwark takes her under her wing and partners with her, but will she ever truly recover? Show less

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Tomie

Tomie

by Itō, Junji

Graphic Novel - 2016

Suitable for adults. The horror mastermind Junji Ito brings you the chilling collection of tales of Tomie. The tale of Tomie always shows her as a femme f...Show more Suitable for adults. The horror mastermind Junji Ito brings you the chilling collection of tales of Tomie. The tale of Tomie always shows her as a femme fatale with long black hair and beauty mark under her left eye. No matter what is done to her, she always comes back for more. No one can escape. Show less

Suitable for adults. The horror mastermind Junji Ito brings you the chilling collection of tales of Tomie. The tale of Tomie always shows her as a femme f...Show more Suitable for adults. The horror mastermind Junji Ito brings you the chilling collection of tales of Tomie. The tale of Tomie always shows her as a femme fatale with long black hair and beauty mark under her left eye. No matter what is done to her, she always comes back for more. No one can escape. Show less

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