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Reincarnated as a Dragon's Egg: Lets Aim to Be the Strongest
Necoco, Naji YanagidaStepping straight into a world where the survival of the fittest is the only law, Reincarnated as a Dragon's Egg: Lets Aim to Be the Strongest pilots an out-of-the-norm plot. The rogue protagonist reincarnates into a dragon egg and has to navigate through harsh realities just to survive. It gets intriguing when it evolves, as every element around turns either friend or threat.
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Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid
CoolkyoushinjaUnless you've tasted good humor laced with extraordinary events in manga, you haven't really savored the exquisiteness of Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid. The story unfolds around Kobayashi, a straitlaced office lady whose life takes a dramatic turn when Tohru, an affable but clumsy dragon girl, pursues her as a maid. Reflecting on societal norms from a fantastical viewpoint, the dragon-human interaction will absolutely grasp your attention!
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Strange Dragon
Keiko IshiharaDragons do not always abide by their fearsome reputation. In Strange Dragon, Princess Hatsuse's encounter with God, a delightful dragon beneath his formidable outlook, paints such a scene. The narrative here weaves a tale of love between a human and a dragon parallel to plots about royalty and mythical beings, sure to win your hearts over.
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Dragonar Academy
Shiki MizuchiSet within an intriguing universe, Dragonar Academy chronicles the journey of Ash Blake and his newly hatched dragon, Eco. For those entangled in man-dragon bond mysteries and high school drama, this manga is twice appealing than expected. The dragons appear more charming than threatening, pulling readers deeper into its magical web.
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Dragon Ball
Akira ToriyamaFew can beat Dragon Ball when it comes to dragging humans, aliens, robots, even gods into one gigantic adventure involving rigorous martial arts training and countless tournaments! While our valiant MC Goku, continually unlocks new powers to keep up with escalating threats, you become part and parcel of a journey filled with thrilling battles against villains like Frieza, Cell, and Majin Buu.
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Dragon Drive
Kenichi SakuraAnecdotes are rife that virtue spells might in shōnen manga. With Dragon Drive, Takumi Oomori breathes fire into this saying, presenting Chibisuke, a small yet powerful dragon partnered with the underachieving protagonist Reiji. Together, they navigate through friendship, betrayal, and existential questions while battling out in the Dragon Drive tournaments.
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Dragon Ball Z
Akira ToriyamaWhile it's easy to assume Dragon Ball Z to be all spirit-bombing alien invaders intending to dominate Earth, lets not forget the dynamics of cosmic warriors like Vegeta, whose trajectory mirrors the hero’s journey from villain to ally, or pivotal characters like Piccolo and Trunks. Their relationships with the indefatigable Goku makes this epic saga more than the showdowns of the mighty.
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Juana & The Dragonewt's Seven Kingdoms
Kiyohisa TanakaAlthough Juana and The Dragonnewt's Seven Kingdoms ventures into an alternate universe dominated by reptilian species, Nanase Ohkawa skillfully intertwines the heartwarming story of Nid, a humble dragonewt, and Juana, a lone human girl stranded in a draconic world- each searching for acceptance in its unique way.
In Dragon Pilot: Hisone and Masotan, Hisone Amakasu becomes the chosen one to pilot a dragon masqueraded as an OTF (Organic Transformed Flyer). Against her will, being tethered to dragons reveals unresolved facets of her personality and the inherent responsibilities she ought to shoulder for the balance of the universe.
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Blue Dragon: RalΩGrado
Takeshi Obata; Tsuneo TakanoIn the Blue Dragon: RalΩGrado, Ral is a distinct protagonist who shares a symbiotic relationship with Grad, his shadow creature equivalent to a blue dragon. Conceived to weld the volatile darkness with discretion, Ral, along with Mio, is destined to combat other malevolent shadows wreaking havoc on land.
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Mahoutsukai to Dragon's Loft
Wataru KarasumaBeneath layers of magic, romance, and comedy, Mahoutsukai to Dragon's Loft draws you onto intricate tapestry woven around witchcraft, dreams, and dayspring of romance where the protagonist discovers a dragon dwelling loft that serves as the transition point between their reality and fantasy worlds.
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Dragonaut - The Resonance
NASDragonaut - The Resonance revolves around a rescue mission after Earth faces a cataclysm caused by the collision with another planet. Treading on fascinating sci-fi stretches with mecha-dragons, Jin Kamishina, its melancholic protagonist, and human-looking dragon Toa must battle military factions and alien threats to find solace in their rapidly altering world.
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Dragon Crisis!
Kaya KizakiGesture slightly towards the romantic side, and there's something interesting reflecting off Dragon Crisis!. Ryuji Kisaragi and Eriko come across a relic box that holds Rose, a red dragon girl who forms an intimate attachment with Ryuji. They navigate the complexities of emotion and destiny, drawing readers into a captivating blend of fantasy romance.
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Capricorn
Johji ManabeCapricorn offers an engaging space opera, revolving around an ambitious invasion plot against Earth by misfits from the Draconar VII galaxy, including a half-dragon boy named Mahadava. Yet, hope shimmer amidst chaos, thanks to the bulletproof protoganist Taku, a Draconar denizen, and his allies, together combatting deranged ambitions.
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Saint Dragon Girl
Natsumi MatsumotoIn Saint Dragon Girl, Momoka Sendou, the fearless dragon-girl, and Ryuga, son of a dragon king, play out an enchanting recipe full of magic, action, and sprinkles of typical shōjo romance. The situations often entail protecting friends from demonic adversaries using nimble martial arts techniques, showcasing how dire situations bolster courage.
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My Sweet Dragon
Sakaki YuukaMy Sweet Dragon conjures up an enticing potion blending everyday life with fantasy elements. The tale chronicles Yutaka Hanazono's relationship with Lady Ayato, a dragon-turned-commoner under a curse. Swirling around bouts of laughter and endearing moments, this manga balance practicality and surrealism in perfect measures.
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The Dragon Dentist
Outarou MaijouThe Dragon Dentist redefines the quintessential monster, sculpting a universe where dragons symbolize prosperity and disaster. Nonoko Kishii, our gutsy heroine, performs dental surgeries on the dragons, battling decay-causing mini-monsters. A martial backdrop accented with comically grim episodes making it a peculiarly captivating series.
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Dragon Half
Ryūsuke MitaAs deceptive as it sounds, Dragon Half parades hilarious trips endured by Mink, an undaunted half-human half-red dragon born of the notorious Red Dragon and a hot-blooded knight. Her unyielding crush on popstar Dick Saucer, a dragon slayer no less, yields comedic conflicts straddling different dimensions in her quest for normalcy.
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Two Flowers for the Dragon
Nari KusakawaWhile Two Flowers for the Dragon spins a refreshing take on the conventional shape-shifter trope, Shakuya, the dragon-girl protagonist, the entertaining love triangle spices up the plot. Kugaya, her first suitor, and Lucien, the memory-deprived fiancé, join her in her roller-coaster noble duties, culminating in a spectrum of emotional hues.
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Dragon Hunter
Hong Seock SeoDragon Hunter beautifully presents labyrinthine adventures of Seur-Chong and Myung-Ho, driven by vengeance and justice respectively, to hunt down eerie dragons. Mingled with overarching themes of power, class discrimination, and twisted bonds, Dragon Hunter stands tall embodying a true dark-fantasy quest.