Top 19 Henshin Manga to read

Japanese for "transformation" .A "henshin anime" is any anime, where the characters or their costumes transform, such as Sailor Moon. The henshin switches on the character's special powers, and is frequently accompanied by a costume change. Often the change of clothing is the only outward indicator that the character has changed and yet nobody seems to notice the hero's true self.Most henshin heroes have a special item which they use to change into their heroic form. These items are usually activated by a command phrase , triggering a transformation sequence.

1. Sentai Red Isekai de Boukensha ni Naru

Asagaki Togo was the Red Ranger in a heroic Ranger squad. During their final battle against the ultimate evil organization, he suffers a crushing defeat and resigns himself to death... That is, until he finds himself reborn in an entirely different world! Embracing his new role as an adventurer, he transforms into Kizuna Red and continues his pursuit of justice, helping those in need. Enjoy this heroic tale of a Ranger becoming the protector of another world!

The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World is currently publishing . It is also Known as: 戦隊レッド 異世界で冒険者になる, Sentai Red Isekai de Boukensha ni Naru

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2. Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon

Tsukino Usagi is 14 years old and in her second year of middle school. She's a bit of a crybaby and klutzy. However, she can transform into a warrior of justice, Sailormoon! An eternal classic that should be read by all.

Sailor Moon is finished and has 18 Volumes and 61 Chapters. It is also Known as: 美少女戦士セーラームーン, Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon

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3. Mahou Shoujo♡Misoji

This is a story about a 35-year old office lady that turns into a magical girl one day.

Mahou Shoujo♡Misoji is currently publishing . It is also Known as: 魔法少女♡三十路, Mahou Shoujo Misoji

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4. Toujima Tanzaburou wa Kamen Rider ni Naritai

An older man aims to become a Kamen Rider.

Tojima Tanzaburo Wants To Be A Masked Rider is currently publishing . It is also Known as: 東島丹三郎は仮面ライダーになりたい, Tanzaburo Tojima Wants To Be Kamen Rider, Tōjima Tanzaburō wa Kamen Raidā ni Naritai

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5. Suicide Girl

A story where a girl of light fights against the darkness of the world.

Suicide Girl is finished and has 10 Volumes and 40 Chapters. It is also Known as: スーサイドガール, Suicide Girl

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6. Majo Kaitou LIP☆S

Miku Hoshino is a just a regular girl who thinks of nothing but her favorite idol, Rei, from the totally popular group M.A.G. When her school duties make her miss the concert she was desperately hoping to go for, she does what any girl would do—takes the help of a witch! But when the witch turns Miku into a witch, too, her life becomes anything from ordinary...and a certain keen-eyed detective seems determined to keep it that way!

Note: chapter count includes 2 bonus chapters

Stellar Witch LIP☆S is finished and has 5 Volumes and 22 Chapters. It is also Known as: 魔女怪盗LIP☆S, Majo Kaitou LIPS

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7. Sentai Taboo

"In the face of justice, there are no taboos that should not be violated."

In the near future, humanity is in the depths of fear due to the onslaught of monsters. To protect world peace, the united Cross Rangers will enforce justice today! ...Or so it was supposed to be.

Cross Red, also known as Akama Retsuo, is a man who is passionate about justice. With an overflowing sense of justice, he commits a taboo one night with Cross Pink. And so begins the days of muddy, terrifying, immoral and ruinous...!

A suspenseful story of justice and immorality!

Sentai Taboo is currently publishing . It is also Known as: 戦隊タブー, Sentai Taboo

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8. Nakitai Watashi wa Neko wo Kaburu

The original story about finding one's true self is set in Tokoname, Aichi and centers on Miyo "Muge" Sasaki. She is a peculiar second-year junior high student who has fallen in love with her classmate Kento Hinode. Muge resolutely pursues Kento every day, but he takes no notice of her. Nevertheless, while carrying a secret she can tell no one, Muge continues to pursue Kento. Muge discovers a magic mask that allows her to transform into a cat named Tarou. The magic lets Muge get close to Kento, but eventually it may also make her unable to transform back to a human.

Nakitai Watashi wa Neko wo Kaburu is finished and has 3 Volumes and 13 Chapters. It is also Known as: 泣きたい私は猫をかぶる, Wanting to Cry, I Pretend to Be a Cat, O mały wąs, Loin de moi, près de toi

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9. +Anima

Beings who possess animal-like powers walk among humans in this alternate universe. These mysterious mutants, the +Anima, are shunned by society. Four outcasts in particular--Cooro, a boy with crow-like powers; Husky, a fish-boy; Senri, a bear +Anima; and a girl named Nana, who wields the power of the bat--search for others like themselves while trying to gain acceptance in a world cruel to anyone or anything that is different.

+Anima is finished and has 10 Volumes and 59 Chapters. It is also Known as: プラスアニマ, Plus Anima, Parallel +Anima, +アニマ, プラス・アニマ

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10. Saint Seiya

Ages ago, the goddess Athena was served by fighters called Saints who channeled the power of the Cosmos within them. Now a youth named Seiya has trained to become a Saint himself by earning the mystical Cloth of Pegasus. He is joined by other Saints with Cloths of their own to fight for Athena.

Note: Chapter count includes an omake story "The Swan's Tale: Natassja of the Lands of Ice."

Knights of the Zodiac is finished and has 28 Volumes and 110 Chapters. It is also Known as: 聖闘士星矢, Zodiac Knights

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11. Tai Sekaiyou Mahou Shoujo Tsubame

The world is in danger! Who will rise to protect it? Introducing Tsubame, an ordinary high school student who dreams of becoming a magical girl. But if she has to choose between the world and her friends... A new adventure from Mapollo 3, the creator of PPPPPP! Buckle up for some passion, magical girls, and a dash of madness!

Magical Girl Tsubame: I Will (Not) Save The World is finished and has 5 Volumes and 42 Chapters. It is also Known as: 対世界用魔法少女つばめ, ! Anti-World Magical Girl Tsubame

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12. Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa

This manga tells the story of the previous Holy war of the universe of Saint Seiya, taking place in the XVIII century, 250 years before the original manga. The story centers on the relation between Tenma, the Pegasus Saint and his beloved friend, Alone, who would eventually become his greatest enemy, Hades.

Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa is finished and has 25 Volumes and 223 Chapters. It is also Known as: 聖闘士星矢 THE LOST CANVAS 冥王神話, Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa

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13. Gunbured x Sisters

In a decaying gothic city, warrior nun Dorothy is tasked with hunting down and slaughtering supernatural creatures. A member of the elite Crimson Sisters, she seeks to rid the city of the vampire population that plagues it. One fateful night, she encounters a wounded woman, Maria, only to discover that she has fangs and a strange parentage. Dorothy offers the half-vampire her best and only chance at survival: become my pet. Together, Dorothy and Maria will dive into the secrets at the heart of the vampire scourge that threatens to overwhelm their home.

Note: Includes 1 extra chapter.

GUNBURED × SISTERS is finished and has 4 Volumes and 21 Chapters. It is also Known as: ガンバレッド×シスターズ, Ganbared Sisters, Ganbareddo Shisutaazu

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14. Kamen Rider Kuuga

An ancient race of monsters who can assume human form called the Grongi begin to murder humans in Tokyo after being awakened. The only one who can match their power is a young adventurer named Godai Yuusuke, who gains the power of Kuuga after its previous bearer passes its power to him.

Kamen Rider Kuuga is currently publishing . It is also Known as: 仮面ライダークウガ, Kamen Rider Kuuga

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15. Mushijo

The main character, Hinako Momotsuki, is a high school girl who loves the anime "Puri Puri" and devotes all her energy into otaku activities. However, in actuality, when she unites with a mysterious "Maji" centipede life form, she becomes a distorted hero who saves people. Now she fights both to save the town assailed by "Maji" and to protect her unrequited crush, Himoru-senpai.

Mushijo is currently publishing . It is also Known as: ムシジョ, Mushijo

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16. Kibou no Shima

A group of teenage boys travels to an island where it is rumoured that only women live. They are all eager to lose their virginity but will the legends surrounding the island be true or something more sinister is happening there?

An Island Named Desire is finished and has 3 Volumes and 20 Chapters. It is also Known as: キボウノシマ, Kibou no Shima

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17. Pink Royal

Sentai heroine awakens! A nonstop survival smeared with despair and slaughter!

High schooler Momomi woke up in a violent world ruled by oddities. In the middle of the massacre of a group of beauties, at the brink of despair, Sentai Pink's power awakens!

Pink Royal is currently publishing . It is also Known as: ピンクロイヤル, Pink Royal

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18. Shugo Chara! Jewel Joker

After graduating from Seiya Elementary School, Amu is ready to start junior high school. Amu is glad to be with her dear friends, but then she is asked to undertake a "secret mission" and has to transfer to a new school…? A new adventure of Amu and Shugo Chara is about to begin!

Shugo Chara! Jewel Joker is currently publishing . It is also Known as: しゅごキャラ!ジュエルジョーカー, Shugo Chara! Jewel Joker

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19. Fullmetal Lady

Spring, 1991. Mysterious gold metal balls fall from space... The balls were too small to be sensed by humans, so they were scattered across the entire earth without incident!

Included one-shot:

Zipang

Fullmetal Lady is finished and has 1 Volumes and 5 Chapters. It is also Known as: フルメタルレディ, Zipang

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