Best skeleton manga
44 manga about skeleton, ranked by community score. Tags come from AniList voters; the percentage on each title page says how strongly the tag applies.
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3.9Dai Dark
Manga · 2019
Dai DarkManga · 20193.9Zaha Sanko’s body has great and terrible powers–they say that possessing his bones will grant you any wish, even the desire to become ruler of the universe. But Sanko is still a teenage dude with his own life, and he isn’t about to let…
3.6The Skeleton Soldier Failed to Defend the Dungeon
Webtoon · 2018
The Skeleton Soldier Failed to Defend the DungeonHaegolbyeongsaneun Dungeon-eul Jikiji MotaetdaWebtoon · 20183.6Meet the Skeleton Soldier, a meager but fiercely loyal fighter who serves to protect its master, Lady Succubus. Its dream of a peaceful life with her is shattered when they're both brutally murdered by a group of warriors one day. But what…
3.6Martial Peak
Webtoon · 2018
Martial PeakWu Lian DianfengWebtoon · 20183.6The peak of martial arts is solitary and lonely. It is an endless pursuit for unattainable heights as well. In order to surpass the limits of martial arts, growth and the will to survive in adverse situations is necessary. One day, Yang…
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3.5Future Diary
Manga · 2006 · 59 ch
Future DiaryMirai NikkiManga · 2006 · 59 ch3.5Yukiteru is a lonely student whose only hobby is the daily diary he keeps on his cell phone. But Yukiteru has a secret that nobody knows about...his cellphone can tell the future! Now a vicious game of survival is about to begin among…
3.6Kill the Hero
Webtoon · 2020 · 153 ch
Kill the HeroWebtoon · 2020 · 153 ch3.6After he’s killed by the righteous leader of his own guild, Woojin gets a chance to start over. This time he’s not interested in saving the world from monsters—he’s got his sights set on revenge! His high-level kills quickly garner him…
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4.2Overlord
Light Novel · 2012
OverlordLight Novel · 20124.2For twelve years, the virtual world of Yggdrasil has served as the playground and battlefield for the skeletal lord Momonga and his guild of fellow monsters, Ainz Ooal Gown. But the guild's glory days are over, and the game is shutting…
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3.6Reincarnated as a Sword
Manga · 2016
Reincarnated as a SwordTensei Shitara Ken DeshitaManga · 20163.6Reincarnated as a sentient weapon with memories of his past life, but not his name, a magical sword saves a young beastgirl from a life of slavery. Fran, the cat-eared girl, becomes his wielder, and wants only to grow stronger, while the…
3.6Blood Lad
Manga · 2009 · 85 ch
Blood LadManga · 2009 · 85 ch3.6The vampire Staz is one of the most powerful district bosses in the demon world, fending off everyone who dares challenge him. But secretly, the fearsome Staz is obsessed with human culture, especially video games, manga, and everything…
3.5The Lone Necromancer
Webtoon · 2021 · 223 ch
The Lone NecromancerNa Honja NecromancerWebtoon · 2021 · 223 ch3.5Seong-Woo is a former special forces soldier who has returned to college after completing his national service. His ordinary life as a student is shattered during class one day when he and his fellow students are faced with a mysterious…
3.9Overlord
Manga · 2014 · 83 ch
OverlordManga · 2014 · 83 ch3.9What do you do when your favorite game shuts down? Momonga decided to stay logged in right up until the very end. But when the servers go dark, he finds himself transported into the game world--and he's been transformed into his skeletal…
3.9The Faraway Paladin
Manga · 2017
The Faraway PaladinSaihate no PaladinManga · 20173.9A man dies alone after living a stagnant and fruitless life—but that's not where his story ends, as a boy named William is born into a land of fantasy and magic. Raised in a city of the dead by his new family—a mummy, a skeleton, and a…
3.9The Voynich Hotel
Manga · 2006 · 68 ch
The Voynich HotelVoynich HotelManga · 2006 · 68 ch3.9Welcome to the Voynich Hotel, a rundown resort located on an all but deserted island in the South Pacific. Owned by former Mexican wrestler Kandre Umeda, the hotel is maintained by two mysterious maids, Elena and Beluna, as well as a…Highest rated
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4.2Overlord
Light Novel · 2012
OverlordLight Novel · 20124.2For twelve years, the virtual world of Yggdrasil has served as the playground and battlefield for the skeletal lord Momonga and his guild of fellow monsters, Ainz Ooal Gown. But the guild's glory days are over, and the game is shutting… 3.9The Voynich Hotel
Manga · 2006 · 68 ch
The Voynich HotelVoynich HotelManga · 2006 · 68 ch3.9Welcome to the Voynich Hotel, a rundown resort located on an all but deserted island in the South Pacific. Owned by former Mexican wrestler Kandre Umeda, the hotel is maintained by two mysterious maids, Elena and Beluna, as well as a…
3.9Colette Decides to Die
Manga · 2013 · 133 ch
Colette Decides to DieColette wa Shinu Koto ni ShitaManga · 2013 · 133 ch3.9When exhausted workaholic apothecary Colette jumps into a well, instead of dying she finds herself caring for a new patient: Hades, Lord of the Dead. As Colette goes back and forth between her world and the underworld, new patients of…Mature
3.9Dai Dark
Manga · 2019
Dai DarkManga · 20193.9Zaha Sanko’s body has great and terrible powers–they say that possessing his bones will grant you any wish, even the desire to become ruler of the universe. But Sanko is still a teenage dude with his own life, and he isn’t about to let… 3.9Overlord
Manga · 2014 · 83 ch
OverlordManga · 2014 · 83 ch3.9What do you do when your favorite game shuts down? Momonga decided to stay logged in right up until the very end. But when the servers go dark, he finds himself transported into the game world--and he's been transformed into his skeletal… 3.9The Faraway Paladin
Manga · 2017
The Faraway PaladinSaihate no PaladinManga · 20173.9A man dies alone after living a stagnant and fruitless life—but that's not where his story ends, as a boy named William is born into a land of fantasy and magic. Raised in a city of the dead by his new family—a mummy, a skeleton, and a…
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3.9Reincarnated as a Sword
Light Novel · 2016
Reincarnated as a SwordTensei Shitara Ken DeshitaLight Novel · 20163.9When a 30-year-old salaryman and games enthusiast is suddenly killed in a car accident, he finds himself reborn into a fantasy world…but in the form of a sword! Now he’s in search of a beautiful woman to wield him, and a cat girl named…
3.8Ougon no Keikenchi
Manga · 2023
Ougon no KeikenchiManga · 20233.8The protagonist Leah, a girl who participated in the closed beta test of "Boot Hour, Shoot Curse", a new VRMMORPG that has no concept of levels or professions. Instead, players must farm experience points to gain new skills and increase…
3.8The Faraway Paladin
Light Novel · 2016
The Faraway PaladinSaihate no PaladinLight Novel · 20163.8In a city of the dead, long since ruined and far from human civilization, lives a single human child. His name is Will, and he's being raised by three undead: the hearty skeletal warrior, Blood; the graceful mummified priestess, Mary; and…
3.8Gaikotsu to Koi wa Dekiru no ka?
One-shot · 2022 · 1 ch
Gaikotsu to Koi wa Dekiru no ka?One-shot · 2022 · 1 ch3.8
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3.7The Strongest Evolutionary Necromancer
Webtoon · 2023
The Strongest Evolutionary NecromancerShinka Tokusei de Saikyou NecromancerWebtoon · 20233.7After clearing the game Peccata for the twelfth time, Kim Jinhwan finds himself inside its world as Adrias Cromwell, a weak and cowardly character who always ends up dead! With six months left until he gets killed along with his master for…
3.7ONE PIECE: STRONG WORLD
One-shot · 2009 · 1 ch
ONE PIECE: STRONG WORLDOne-shot · 2009 · 1 ch3.7One Piece Strong World 0 is a one-shot story published in Weekly Shounen Jump as a special prologue chapter to the 10th One Piece movie, Strong World. This one-shot depicts events 20 years before the current timeline of the manga, One… 3.6The Skeleton Soldier Failed to Defend the Dungeon
Webtoon · 2018
The Skeleton Soldier Failed to Defend the DungeonHaegolbyeongsaneun Dungeon-eul Jikiji MotaetdaWebtoon · 20183.6Meet the Skeleton Soldier, a meager but fiercely loyal fighter who serves to protect its master, Lady Succubus. Its dream of a peaceful life with her is shattered when they're both brutally murdered by a group of warriors one day. But what… 3.6Martial Peak
Webtoon · 2018
Martial PeakWu Lian DianfengWebtoon · 20183.6The peak of martial arts is solitary and lonely. It is an endless pursuit for unattainable heights as well. In order to surpass the limits of martial arts, growth and the will to survive in adverse situations is necessary. One day, Yang… 3.6Kill the Hero
Webtoon · 2020 · 153 ch
Kill the HeroWebtoon · 2020 · 153 ch3.6After he’s killed by the righteous leader of his own guild, Woojin gets a chance to start over. This time he’s not interested in saving the world from monsters—he’s got his sights set on revenge! His high-level kills quickly garner him…Mature
3.6Reincarnated as a Sword
Manga · 2016
Reincarnated as a SwordTensei Shitara Ken DeshitaManga · 20163.6Reincarnated as a sentient weapon with memories of his past life, but not his name, a magical sword saves a young beastgirl from a life of slavery. Fran, the cat-eared girl, becomes his wielder, and wants only to grow stronger, while the…
3.6Dead Mount Death Play
Manga · 2017
Dead Mount Death PlayManga · 20173.6It's a showdown for the ages as the legendary hero takes on the corpse god necromancer, but when the dust settles, something isn't quite right... In the final moments of their epic confrontation, the corpse god's final gambit shot was…
3.607-Ghost
Manga · 2005 · 100 ch
07-GhostManga · 2005 · 100 ch3.6Barsburg Empire's Military Academy has always been known for training the elite with potential to become superb soldiers who won't bring shame to the name of the empire. The students of the special program freely utilize an ability called…
3.6Kyoufu no Juusou
One-shot · 2017 · 1 ch
Kyoufu no JuusouOne-shot · 2017 · 1 ch3.6A one-shot about a strange curse visited on a family after an archaeological dig. One-shot in celebration of 30 years of Itou Junji's career. 3.6Blood Lad
Manga · 2009 · 85 ch
Blood LadManga · 2009 · 85 ch3.6The vampire Staz is one of the most powerful district bosses in the demon world, fending off everyone who dares challenge him. But secretly, the fearsome Staz is obsessed with human culture, especially video games, manga, and everything…
3.6The Unwanted Undead Adventurer
Manga · 2017
The Unwanted Undead AdventurerNozomanu Fushi no BoukenshaManga · 20173.6It's been ten years since Rentt Faina, a down-on-his luck Bronze-class adventurer, set his eyes on becoming Mithril-class. Unfortunately, Rentt finds himself helpless when confronted by a legendary Dragon in the Labyrinth of the Moon's…
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3.6Act Like a Boss Monster, Mr. Swallow!
Webtoon · 2023
Act Like a Boss Monster, Mr. Swallow!Boss Mopdapge Haengdonghaseyo, Swallow Ssi!Webtoon · 20233.6The Primordial Core’s an unconquerable dungeon, the lair of the most powerful monster ever to exist, the Original Monster, the incarnation of evil—Swallow... who happens to be a lazy boss monster who just wants to sleep. Taking care of…
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3.6Berserk: The Prototype
One-shot · 1988 · 1 ch
Berserk: The PrototypeBERSERK THE PROTOTYPEOne-shot · 1988 · 1 ch3.6The prototype chapter for Berserk , written by Kentarou Miura when he was a student. It was later collected in volume 14 of the main series.
3.6The Ride-On King
Manga · 2018 · 86 ch
The Ride-On KingRide On KingManga · 2018 · 86 ch3.6Alexander Plutinov: Master of martial arts, President of the Republic of Prusia, and beloved leader worshiped by his citizens. His insatiable desire to ride and conquer all manner of things—beasts, machines, and even a nation—has forged…
3.6One Step Closer to the Demon King
Webtoon · 2021 · 257 ch
One Step Closer to the Demon KingMawangkkaji Han GeoreumWebtoon · 2021 · 257 ch3.6When the infamy of the Demon King echoes to the ocean's depths, Yuria, the king of the sea, decides to venture onto land and challenge them. However, the very act of gaining two legs robs her of all her power, transforming her into a… 3.5The Lone Necromancer
Webtoon · 2021 · 223 ch
The Lone NecromancerNa Honja NecromancerWebtoon · 2021 · 223 ch3.5Seong-Woo is a former special forces soldier who has returned to college after completing his national service. His ordinary life as a student is shattered during class one day when he and his fellow students are faced with a mysterious…
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3.5The Executed Sage Who Was Reincarnated as a Lich Started an All-Out War
Manga · 2020
The Executed Sage Who Was Reincarnated as a Lich Started an All-Out WarShokei Sareta Kenja wa Lich ni Tensei Shite Shinryaku Sensou wo HajimeruManga · 20203.5The Sage Dwight along with the Hero defeated the Demon Lord who plunged the world into darkness. However, they were falsely accused of becoming the next Demon Lords because of their power, and were thrown to the Death Valley to die……Mature
3.5Future Diary
Manga · 2006 · 59 ch
Future DiaryMirai NikkiManga · 2006 · 59 ch3.5Yukiteru is a lonely student whose only hobby is the daily diary he keeps on his cell phone. But Yukiteru has a secret that nobody knows about...his cellphone can tell the future! Now a vicious game of survival is about to begin among…
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3.5Skeleton Knight in Another World
Manga · 2017
Skeleton Knight in Another WorldGaikotsu Kishi-sama, Tadaima Isekai e OdekakechuuManga · 20173.5One day Arc wakes up in the world of his favorite MMORPG…and discovers that he’s become exactly like his game character, a heroic knight who just so happens to be a skeleton! The whole skull-for-a-head thing is maybe going to be a problem…
3.5The Laid Off Demon King
Webtoon · 2019
The Laid Off Demon KingShiye MowangWebtoon · 20193.5He is the king of the demon world who has become unemployed because of impeachment. She was the brave hero who was laid off because of the failure of the expedition. The bond of destiny binds the two together as they embark on an journey…
3.5Negative Yuusha to Maou-gun Kanbu
Manga · 2018
Negative Yuusha to Maou-gun KanbuManga · 20183.5Rene is a cute girl with a terrible past due to the fact that she's a hero. She battles her way to the Demon Lord Army Chief so that he can end her life. However, when she asks him to do so... he changes his mind, and takes her in as his…
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3.4The Death Mage
Manga · 2018
The Death MageYondome wa Iyana Shi Zokusei MajutsushiManga · 20183.4A tragedy wipes out Hiroto Amamiya’s whole class. A god suddenly appears and says he will give all of them special protection and skills before reincarnating them in a new world. But when the god makes a mistake, Hiroto goes into his new…
3.4Necromancer Academy and the Genius Summoner
Webtoon · 2023
Necromancer Academy and the Genius SummonerNecromancer Hakgyoui SohwancheonjaeWebtoon · 20233.4Necromancers have built a name for themselves as fearsome practitioners of magic capable of dropping entire empires to their knees. Simon Follentia is a necromancer with incredible latent talent! After being scouted for the necromancer’s…
3.4Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san
Manga · 2015 · 35 ch
Skull-face Bookseller Honda-sanGaikotsu Shotenin Honda-sanManga · 2015 · 35 ch3.4Ever wonder what it's like to sell comics at a Japanese bookstore? Honda provides a hilarious firsthand account from the front lines! Whether it's handling the store, out-of-print books, or enthusiastic manga fans, Honda takes on every…
3.3Plus-Sized Elf
Manga · 2016 · 47 ch
Plus-Sized ElfElf-san wa Yaserarenai.Manga · 2016 · 47 ch3.3Naoe-kun, a massage therapist, is about to head home for the day when he’s saddled with a rather strange patient. This lovely lady has emerald eyes, pointy ears, and grew up in the forest–everything about her screams “elf,” except for one…
3.3The Tale of the Skeleton Messenger
Webtoon · 2025
The Tale of the Skeleton MessengerHaegoljeollyeong IyagiWebtoon · 20253.3120 years have passed since the First Emperor’s death. Venlyra, a powerful rogue and trusted herald of the Emperor, awakens from a long slumber to a crumbling empire that has strayed from the light. Once more, the Skeleton Messenger makes…