Distant worlds, untouched lands, a band of adventurers - there's nothing wrong with enjoying some wonderful escapism. These manga are some of our featured series seeking to quench wanderlust and transport you somewhere completely different.
Titles are listed from 'light' to 'gritty' reads.
A Christchurch City Libraries' list.
A heartwarming tale of adventure with some serious Ghibli vibes. Coco would love to become a witch, but as someone born without magical powers, it remains out of her reach... or does it? There's some wonderful adventures in this series, with…
Two girls adventuring a post-apocalyptic landscape is a strangely calming experience when reading 'Girls' Last Tour'. The atmospheric setting, coupled with Tsukumizu's distinct 'scratchy' art style makes for thoughtful reflection as you're left…
What happens when the big bad is defeated and the band of heroes disbands? Frieren is an elf who will live centuries beyond her companions. Join her as she travels and learns to live in the moment. This wonderful series is definitely tugs on the…
Action, adventure and fantasy. This classic series is a real treat. If you like chosen ones going around and undertaking a quest (a la 'Dragon Ball'), then this is for you. Join Naruto as he tries to graduate from ninja school, before setting off…
Mysterious adventures await as an orb is thrown to earth and attaches itself to living creatures to understand life, death, and everything in between. This ethereal read makes you wonder about the meaning of life and death, and is paired with…
Demon slaying with purpose! After a brutal attack leaving his family dead and sister infected, Tanjiro Kamado sets off to find a cure. This hugely popular series is dark, heartfelt and action-packed, with plenty of fighting, journeying and emotional…
Stunning, engrossing and mystical. In a post-apocalyptic world Chakuro travels with her people on a moving city through the desert landscape. But when they meet a young girl out in the wild, everything they thought they knew is called into question.…
A classic fantasy tale of demon slaying. Having survived a Nemesis attack, Seth has been granted magical abilities to slay them. But as much as the villagers need him, they also shun him for his corrupting powers. Can he keep them in check? This is…
Your typical dungeon crawler with a not so typical twist. Desperate times call for desperate measures when Laios' team is soundly beaten in a dungeon. To rescue their companion they'll need provisions... so why not just eat the monsters they defeat?…
A survivalist tale brimming with humour, action and plot-twists. Meet Taiju, a lovable idiot who survives the eradication of human kind, and Senku, his incredibly arrogant high school companion who uses the power of science to unfreeze people from…
For fans of 'Dragon Ball', this magical adventure series has a similar feel. A young man sets off on an adventure to prove himself and find his father. Gon wants to become a Hunter, a coveted role of danger and riches, just like his father was…
Fancy a story with the depth of 'Avatar: the Last Airbender', and with gorgeous art? Look no further. 'Yona of the Dawn' follows the story of an emperor's daughter who is forced to escape the palace during a coup, and has to assemble the legendary…
When it comes to raiding dungeons, the higher the risk the greater the reward. Jinwoo doesn't have much going for him, except his desperation to cover his family's increasing bills. It forces him into deeper and darker places, with odds of survival…
Find yourself transported in this popular fantasy adventure series. Naofumi is an all-out nerd, but one day is transported to another universe, where he is given the title of Cardinal Hero along with three others. Given only a shield and blamed for…
There's non-stop action and hilarity in this adventure series. Meet the invincible and flexible Luffy and his band of vagabonds as he searches for the One Piece, a treasure which will make him the pirate king. This is a classic manga series that…
Classic fantasy tropes meet comedy in this epic series. A legendary knight who can’t seem to take things seriously teams up with a princess who wants to reclaim her kingdom by gathering the Seven Deadly Sins. But who are they? And where? Watch as…
Brought to you by the author of popular fantasy series 'Fairy Tale', a new sci-fi romp that will have you traversing the universe. Rebecca wants to become the next social media starlet, and so tries to capture drama wherever she goes. Shiki is a…
A dynamic adventure where no tale is told twice: 'Jojo's Bizarre Adventure' follows not one, not two, but eight different Jojo's, all descendants of the Joestar family, as they seek to defeat evil bad guys and develop their abilities. Each story arc…
Vikings! Warfare! Friendship! Betrayal! This series has it all, and more. 'Vinland Saga' is set in historical Europe, following a number of dynamic and deep characters as they take part in voyages and battles for honour and revenge. If you enjoy…
Let the historical treasure hunt begin! In the post-war gold-rush, Saichi Sugimoto stumbles across a map which will lead him to a gold hoard. But it's a cut-throat world out there, with anyone willing to kill for any scrap of gold. The real treasure…
