The origin of Elves , álfr) can be found in ancient Norse mythology, in which, elves are described as divine, or near-divine, race of humanoids , likened to the Æsir. In common description they are described as sage and immortal beings occupying the threshold between humans and the gods. In some cases humans that were beloved by the gods became elves within their lives. Ancient Elves are delineated into a pair of similar but distinct races; Light Elves and Dark Elves , each originating from separate homes within the nine worlds of Yggdrasil. Within the Poetic Edda the differences are commonly ascribed as:
"There is one place there that is called the Elf Home . People live there that are named the light elves . But the dark elves live below in earth, in caves and the dark forest and they are unlike them in appearance - and more unlike them in reality. The Light Elves are brighter than the sun in appearance, but the Dark Elves are blacker than pitch."
Top 18 Elf Manga to read
- 1. Eternally Regressing Knight
- 2. Geim Sok Babarianeuro Saranamgi
- 3. Sousou no Frieren
- 4. Black Clover
- 5. Dungeon Meshi
- 6. Craft Game no Nouryoku de Isekai Kouryaku!!
- 7. Wo Zhen Bushi Xie Shen Zougou
- 8. Saikyou Onna Shishoutachi ga Ikusei Houshin wo Megutte Shuraba
- 9. Salaryman ga Isekai ni Ittara Shitennou ni Natta Hanashi
- 10. Lord of the Mysteries
- 11. Isekai Ojisan
- 12. Watashi no Kokoro wa Ojisan de Aru
- 13. Boroboro no Elf-san wo Shiawase ni Suru Kusuriuri-san
- 14. Ansatsusha de Aru Ore no Status ga Yuusha yori mo Akiraka ni Tsuyoi no da ga
- 15. Dorei Tensei: Sono Dorei, Saikyou no Moto Ouji ni Tsuki
- 16. Astad Royal Travelling Troupe
- 17. Kishidan no Elf-san Datte Otome ga Shitai.
- 18. Around 40 Kenja no Isekai Seikatsu Nikki
1. Eternally Regressing Knight

"You're a genius." Those words he heard as a child were poison.
Encrid dreamed of becoming a knight, but he soon realized it was futile.
"You want to live by the sword with that level of skill?" Some laughed at him.
"Just give up." Some advised him against it.
Despite that, his dream remained steadfast. He slept less, ran more, and trained harder.
One day, he died, having been stabbed in the neck. Encrid opened his eyes again to "today's" morning.
Eternally Regressing Knight is currently publishing . It is also Known as: The Knight Only Lives Today
2. Geim Sok Babarianeuro Saranamgi

After spending nine years on Dungeon and Stone, the role-playing game that no player has ever beaten, Hansu Lee finally reaches the dungeon of the final boss. As soon as he opens the gate, however, he suddenly sees a message that says his tutorial has been completed and finds himself in the body of Bjorn Yandel, a real barbarian within the game. An exciting adventure awaits him as he endeavors to abide by the laws of the fictional world!
Surviving The Game as a Barbarian is currently publishing .
3. Sousou no Frieren

The adventure is over but life goes on for an elf mage just beginning to learn what living is all about.
Elf mage Frieren and her courageous fellow adventurers have defeated the Demon King and brought peace to the land. With the great struggle over, they all go their separate ways to live a quiet life. But as an elf, Frieren, nearly immortal, will long outlive the rest of her former party. How will she come to terms with the mortality of her friends? How can she find fulfillment in her own life, and can she learn to understand what life means to the humans around her? Frieren begins a new journey to find the answer.
Notes:
- Winner of the Grand Prize at the 14th Manga Taisho Awards.
- Nominated for the 25th Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize.
- Placed 3rd at the 7th Annual Next Manga Award.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is currently publishing . It is also Known as: 葬送のフリーレン, Frieren at the Funeral, Frieren the Slayer
4. Black Clover

Asta is a young boy who dreams of becoming the greatest mage in the kingdom. Only one problem—he can’t use any magic! Luckily for Asta, he receives the incredibly rare five-leaf clover grimoire that gives him the power of anti-magic. Can someone who can’t use magic really become the Wizard King? One thing’s for sure—Asta will never give up!
Black Clover is currently publishing . It is also Known as: ブラッククローバー, Black Clover
5. Dungeon Meshi

When young adventurer Laios and his company are attacked and soundly thrashed by a dragon deep in a dungeon, the party loses all its money and provisions...and a member! They're eager to go back and save her, but there is just one problem: If they set out with no food or coin to speak of, they're sure to starve on the way! But Laios comes up with a brilliant idea: "Let's eat the monsters!" Slimes, basilisks, and even dragons...none are safe from the appetites of these dungeon-crawling gourmands!
Delicious in Dungeon is finished and has 14 Volumes and 97 Chapters. It is also Known as: ダンジョン飯, Dungeon Food, 迷宫饭
6. Craft Game no Nouryoku de Isekai Kouryaku!!

Kousuke suddenly wakes up alone in a vast forest that clearly isn’t anywhere on Earth. Now he has to find some way to eat, drink, and survive! Luckily, Kousuke also has the power to craft using a special video game menu that allows him to harvest resources and build whatever he can imagine. However, every time he goes to sleep, he’s attacked by one of the many non-human races of this world, all of whom despise humankind. Enter Sylphy, the beautiful dark elf who lays claim to Kousuke and vows to protect him–after all, she’s taken him as her property!
Survival in Another World with My Mistress! is currently publishing . It is also Known as: 跟主人一起在异世界生存!, Different World Survival to go with the Master, Goshujinsama to Yuku Isekai Survival!, Capture a different world with the power of craft games!, Isekai Minecraft Захватить другой мир с силой майнкрафта!, Захватить другой мир с силой ремесленных игр!, ご主人様とゆく異世界サバイバル!
7. Wo Zhen Bushi Xie Shen Zougou

Lin Jie, a transmigrator, is the owner of a bookstore in another world. He’s kind and warm-hearted, often recommending healing books to customers who are going through a tough time. From time to time, he secretly promotes his own work too. Over time, these customers begin to respect him greatly, some even frequently bringing local specialties to repay his favor. They often seek his professional opinion when it comes to selecting books, and share their experiences with this ordinary bookstore owner to people around them. They respectfully and intimately refer to him using names such as the “Demon God’s Lackey” and “Propagator of the Flesh and Blood Gospel”.
Source: MU
I'm Really Not the Evil God's Lackey is currently publishing . It is also Known as: Flame of Countless Adversity
8. Saikyou Onna Shishoutachi ga Ikusei Houshin wo Megutte Shuraba

“These three could destroy the country all by themselves if they wanted… But there was one thing they just couldn't get.”
For the three strongest adventurers in the world, finding a man strong enough to be with them is a herculean task. He simply doesn’t exist. With that in mind, they decide to take on a perfect novice—the level-zero, unremarkable Cross Alacart—and train him up to be their perfect match. Freshly expelled from Adventurers’ school, Cross sets his eyes on redemption; training hard and learning to believe in himself along the way.
Training Regimes of the World’s Strongest Women is currently publishing . It is also Known as: 最強女師匠たちが育成方針を巡って修羅場, The Strongest Female Masters, Who Are Trying to Raise Me Up, Are in Shambles Over Their Training Policy, Saikyō Onna Shishō-tachi ga Ikusei Hōshin o Megutte Shuraba
9. Salaryman ga Isekai ni Ittara Shitennou ni Natta Hanashi

Uchimura Dennosuke is just an ordinary Japanese salaryman, until he’s sent to work in Vietnam where he dies in a hit-and-run accident. Uchimura is reincarnated and summoned to another world by the Demon King, who offers him a new job–as one of the Four Heavenly Kings of his army! Uchimura is faced with an offer he can’t refuse, but can he do the job?
Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four! is currently publishing . It is also Known as: サラリーマンが異世界に行ったら四天王になった話, Story About a Salaryman Who Became one of the Four Heavenly Kings When he Went to Another World, Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Heavenly King!
10. Lord of the Mysteries

Waking up to be faced with a string of mysteries, Zhou Mingrui finds himself reincarnated as Klein Moretti in an alternate Victorian era world where he sees a world filled with machinery, cannons, dreadnoughts, airships, difference machines, as well as Potions, Divination, Hexes, Tarot Cards, Sealed Artifacts… The Light continues to shine but mystery has never gone far. Follow Klein as he finds himself entangled with the Churches of the world—both orthodox and unorthodox—while he slowly develops newfound powers thanks to the Beyonder potions.
Lord of the Mysteries is finished and has null Volumes and 65 Chapters.
11. Isekai Ojisan

Takafumi's uncle was in coma for 17 years after being hit by truck. He awakens one day and claims to Takafumi that he was in another world all this time and has even learned to use magic!
Uncle from Another World is currently publishing . It is also Known as: 異世界おじさん, My Uncle in Another World, Ojisan in Another World, Isekai Uncle
12. Watashi no Kokoro wa Ojisan de Aru

"Haruka Yamagishi" is a guy who has no friends or family and just goes back and forth between work and home. One day, when he wakes up, he finds himself in a different world. And for some reason, he's turned into a beautiful dark elf! Now, Haruka has inexhaustible magic power, a sturdy body, and a new life where she can do anything... However, through the friends she met and her activities as an adventurer, changes slowly began to take place. The guy who gave up on life in this world begins to feel what it's like to live. Although there are some traps and other events, it's a touching adventure story!
My Heart Is an Old Man is currently publishing . It is also Known as: 私の心はおじさんである, Watashi no Kokoro wa Oji-san de Aru
13. Boroboro no Elf-san wo Shiawase ni Suru Kusuriuri-san

Story about an injured slave elf is saved by an apothecary.
The Apothecary Will Make This Battered Elf Happy is finished and has null Volumes and 64 Chapters. It is also Known as: ボロボロのエルフさんを幸せにする薬売りさん, The Apothecary Is Gonna Make This Ragged Elf Happy, Mr. Medicine Merchant Who Will Make Ms. Beaten-Up Elf Happy, A Pharmacist Saves a Dying Elf
14. Ansatsusha de Aru Ore no Status ga Yuusha yori mo Akiraka ni Tsuyoi no da ga

When Akira’s class is magically summoned to another world, he and his classmates are awarded fantastical powers–but while one of them is lucky enough to become a true Hero, Akira becomes a mere Assassin. However, against all odds, the Assassin just might be the most powerful role of all! Harboring doubts about the intentions of the king, Akira uses his newfound strength as a master of the shadows to uncover the secrets and conspiracies of the crown.
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Brave's is currently publishing . It is also Known as: 暗殺者である俺のステータスが勇者よりも明らかに強いのだが, Assassin de aru ore no Sutetasu ga Yuusha yori mo Akiraka ni Tsuyoi Nodaga
15. Dorei Tensei: Sono Dorei, Saikyou no Moto Ouji ni Tsuki

Ars, the prince of the Kingdom of Karitz, who was called the strongest wizard, died at a young age. But on the verge of death, he uses reincarnation magic. Reincarnated as Wals Sai, a slave with the best body! Wals, who became the escort of a princess in a small country, became a matchless slave who used her best body and magic to crush all enemies! From "Become a Novelist"! A fantasy adventure by "the strongest slave", opening !! * "Become a novelist" is a registered trademark of Hina Project Co., Ltd.
Dorei Tensei: Sono Dorei, Saikyou no Moto Ouji ni Tsuki is finished and has 13 Volumes and 116 Chapters. It is also Known as: 奴隷転生~その奴隷、最強の元王子につき~, Dorei Tensei: Sono Dorei, Saikyou no Moto Ouji ni Tsuki
16. Astad Royal Travelling Troupe

Created by god, the land of Astad is filled with stories and legends. We, the Astad Royal Travelling Troupe is a sure choice you will not regret. We will show you the tales you've only heard until now right infront of you! Come to watch the amazing acts and shows selected directly by the revered Elf scholar, Lafner.
Astad Royal Travelling Troupe is finished and has null Volumes and 100 Chapters.
17. Kishidan no Elf-san Datte Otome ga Shitai.

Women are not allowed in the Order of the Knights of this historical kingdom!
However, the temporary captain of the knights is herself a woman elf?! Enjoy the days of Gilga-san, the strongest and coolest, but in fact a maidenly, innocent elf knight captain!!
Even the Captain Knight, Miss Elf, Wants to be a Maiden. is currently publishing . It is also Known as: 騎士団長のエルフさんだって乙女がしたい。, Kishidan no Elf-san Datte Otome ga Shitai.
18. Around 40 Kenja no Isekai Seikatsu Nikki

Satoshi Osako was a player of the VRRPG 『Sword and Sorcery』 who defeated the Evil God and died for his troubles. When he awoke again he found himself in a strange unknown forest. Furthermore he possessed his avatar’s body and abilities. In other words, he was a cheat. Can a 40 year old DT, live peacefully in this world?
Let his isekai adventure begin.
Around 40 Kenja no Isekai Seikatsu Nikki is currently publishing . It is also Known as: アラフォー賢者の異世界生活日記, Arafoo Kenja no Isekai Seikatsu Nikki, The Diary Of A Sage Around 40 Living In Another World, Дневник 40-летнего мудреца в другом мире, Araundofootii Kenja no Isekai Seikatsu Nikki, 賢者大叔的異世界生活日記