The best manga series in Magic Schools, ranked

Key foods

• The school life and fantasy genres of manga are popular for their relatability and creative freedom for magical stories.
• A unique manga like Mashel defies expectations with humor and muscular heroes.
• The Wizard's Hat Atelier presents a unique image of wizards as artists with sketchbooks and pens for magic.

School life is an incredibly popular topic manga, Because it provides many elements that can help tell a story. This setting is great for creating a diverse cast, and school events can be optimal plot devices. It's also true that a large number of manga readers are school teenagers, which makes these stories and their heroes relatable to their core audience.

Additionally, fantasy is one of the most popular media genres due to the flexibility and creative freedom it offers. Together, manga writers and artists can create magical stories about dreams, change, and growth in magical school settings. These stories are so beloved because they are familiar yet surprising, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the world.

9 Little Wizard Academy

A heartwarming story about a young girl who follows her dreams

• Score MyAnimeList: 7.34
• was published: 2016 to 2018
• Genres/Subjects: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, School
• the author: You are Yoshinari
• illustrator: Sato Kisuke

in Little Wizard Academymagicians use their magic to help and entertain people. After seeing the Shiny Chariot Wizard perform, Atsuko becomes obsessed with becoming a wizard herself. His dreams come true when he is accepted into Luna Nova, a wizarding academy. The problem is that he can't actually use magic. Now Atsuko must prove that she can be a witch.

This heartwarming story has many fun characters. Atsuko is everything a manga hero should be: energetic, determined, and kind. Despite his difficult situation, he always looks out for his friends and does what he thinks is right. Since this isn't really an action manga, there are creative and clever solutions to every conflict.

8 Evil Level 99: I may be a hidden boss but I'm no evil lord

Losing isn't so great, and he knows why

• Score MyAnimeList: 7.40
• was published: 2020 until now
• Genres/Subjects: fantasy, romance, iskai, school, evil
• the author: Satori Tanabata
• illustrator: Nokumi

In the Kingdom of Valshine, magic can be measured by the color and intensity of a person's hair. Yumila Dalkens was born with black hair, which represents dark magic that makes others fear her. When he is five years old, he regains memories of his past life in Japan and finds himself in the world of an Otome game where he becomes a hidden boss. To avoid this fate, he tries to live in the background.

There are many manga that involve reincarnation in otome games, and they all follow similar plots. Evil level 99 It's pretty much the same, except the main character is different. He doesn't care about anything as long as he can live comfortably. The story is not focused on romance. It's about Yumila coping with being overpowered and living among normal people who fear her.

7 Mashle: Magic And Muscles

When the solution to a problem isn't magic, muscles are

• Score MyAnimeList: 7.62
• was published: 2020 to 2023
• Genres/Subjects: action, comedy, fantasy, satire, parody, school
• the author: Hajime Komoto
• illustrator: Hajime Komoto

Magic school manga tend to be similar to each other, though the problem It defies expectations with a fun concept. Mesh lives in the woods with his father training and building muscle, but when his everyday life is threatened, he has no choice but to do something. To gain recognition, he uses his muscles to change society.

first of all, the problem is a gag manga that imitates similar stories black clover or Wistoria. Instead of giving the protagonist hidden power, the author forces him to face everything with pure power. The best parts are when Mesh does things that are literally impossible, like deflecting magic with his hands or kicking his legs fast enough to fly.

6 Wistoria: mace and sword

A weak story with some surprising twists

• Score MyAnimeList: 7.79
• was published: 2020 until now
• Genres/Subjects: Action, adventure, fantasy, school
• the author: Fujino Omori
• illustrator: Toshi Aoi

Will Serfort is a student at Regarden Academy of Magic, and his goal is to transfer to the upper academy to be closer to his childhood friend, Alfaria. However, Will is unable to use magic, so he spends his days mocked and humiliated by his peers. His only way to meet his graduation requirements is to hunt monsters in dungeons with a sword.

Adradag stories have always been popular, but manga is loved My hero academy They have shown how much fun they can be. Wistoria: wand and sword It takes a darker approach to a story about adversity and allows Will to show his courage and perseverance. The story is more tense because of the prejudice and discrimination against those who cannot use magic.

5 Blue Exorcist

A teenager struggles to cope with the evil side of his family

• Score MyAnimeList: 7.87
• was published: 2009 until now
• Genres/Subjects: action, fantasy, supernatural, mythology, school
• the author: Kazue Kato
• illustrator: Kazue Kato

In a world where two dimensions live in balance, exorcists defeat demons to keep people safe. Rin is the son of Satan, the god of demons, and when his adoptive father is killed, he has no choice but to become an exorcist himself. To that end, he attends the True Cross Academy Cram School, a school for apprentice exorcists. In order to remain a student, his origin must be kept secret.

Blue Exorcist It starts out like most school fantasy manga, but the story shines as each character gets their moment in the spotlight. It shows the growth of each character as well as the expansion of the world outside of school. This is a great coming of age story with lots of action and exciting moments.

4 soul eater

Adventures of Mysteries and Living Weapons

• Score MyAnimeList: 8.09
• was published: 2003 to 2013
• Genres/Subjects: action, comedy, fantasy
• the author: Atsushi Okubo
• illustrator: Atsushi Okubo

soul eater It takes place at the Death Weapon Meister Academy, a school founded by Death to train meisters and evil weapons. Maka Albarn is a student at the DWMA, and with her partner, Soul Eater, plans to become a Grand Meister like her mother. By feeding on the souls of 99 evil human souls and one sorcerer's soul, he can become a death weapon that is qualified to partner with death itself.

soul eater It is mostly known for its unique art style and premise. The wide variety of characters helps to further the story by showcasing their personalities and fighting styles. The school setting helps build the world, as even the background characters show off their skills.

3 His Excellency in the Shadow

An Isekai manga unlike any other

• was published: 2018 until now
• Genres/Subjects: action, comedy, fantasy, iskai, reincarnation
• the author: Daisuke Aizawa
• illustrator: Henry Sakano

His Highness in the shadow It's a great subversion of traditional isekai that's overused with archetypes and plot devices. The story follows Syd Cagneau, a seemingly normal child from a noble family who attends the Midgar Academy for the Dark Knights. However, this is just a facade. He is also Shadow, the leader of the Shadow Garden, an organization created to prevent Diablo's resurrection.

What makes this manga so funny is the blurred line between what Sid believes is real. His presence at the academy puts him at the center of many conflicts, which makes sense for his identity as the Shadow. But in reality, everything is random. Even his interaction with the Shadow Garden is considered complex role-playing. It makes the story a lot funnier than it needs to be.

2 Welcome to Satan's School! Iroma-kun

An unfortunate boy's new life as a demon

• Score MyAnimeList: 8.33
• was published: 2017 until now
• Genres/Subjects: comedy, fantasy, sci-fi, mythology
• the author: Osamu Nishi
• illustrator: Osamu Nishi

Many protagonists find themselves in strange situations, but Iruma Suzuki's situation is strange even by manga standards. Iruma is forced to adopt Sullivan as the grandson of Satan after selling his parents. At her insistence, Iruma begins studying at Babyls, a school for demons, where she must hide her identity as a human to avoid being eaten.

Unlike many popular manga heroes in recent years, Iruma is not inherently skilled or talented. He begins the story as a pushover, and many of his feats are the product of accident and kinship. However, this is why so many people love this manga. Iruma's growth and development is well written through entertaining adventures.

1 Wizard Hat Atelier

Award-winning manga about young wizards

• Score MyAnimeList: 8.64
• was published: 2016 until now
• Genres/Subjects: Fantasy
• the author: Kamume Shirahama
• illustrator: Kamome Shirahama

Ateliers are studios and workshops for artists, and in this manga magicians are more like artists or inventors than traditional spell makers. Coco, the protagonist, has always been fascinated by magic, but when an accident leaves her homeless, a wandering wizard invites her to become his apprentice.

Wizard Hat Atelier It's a wonderful manga with a wonderful depiction of witches. These magicians carry notebooks and pens instead of wands and wands. By dragging certain symbols, they can activate their magic. However, it's not all fun and games. The story contains many dark themes and ideas that make the story more interesting.