- Updated on: July 21, 2022
- by Ernie
Hello guys, welcome back. In this blog we will be talking about Japanese comics where the main character has a system – it can be a levelling up system or even a gaming system… Sung Jin-Woo of Solo Leveling easily comes to mind right?
A levelling up system is very exciting and it holds a significance too as you get to see your favourite character move from one grade to another, it really helps to curb the scourge of inconsistent power ups. The excitement of new upgrades and powers will never go down. The rise to new levels via system based increment in skills will always be a thing of joy.
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So, if you’re here for a manga with a gaming or levelling up system, then I’ve got 13 recommendations … Let’s dive in.
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Japanese Comics Where MC has a Sytem (Recommendations)
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13. ARIFURETA: FROM COMMON
PLACE TO WORLD’S STRONGEST
| MC' s System | Character | Plot | Art | Total |
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12/20 |
6/10 |
6/10 |
6/10 |
30/50 |
If you are going to move from commonplace to become the world’s strongest, then you obviously need a system in place to track your progress – that’s exactly what this manga delivers. The 2016 manga by Roga and Ryo Shirakome has been animated and it is a fan favourite.
The manga belongs to the isekai genre. It features dungeons, an overpowered main character, monsters, demons and non-human protagonists. Hajime Nagumo and his classmates are transported to another world and while they all get amazing abilities, he turns out to be the weakest.
When he is isolated from the group in a dungeon, he must now rely on his strength and abilities to save himself and get revenge on the one who betrayed him.
12. LOG HORIZON
| MC' s System | Character | Plot | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12/20 |
6/10 |
6/10 |
6/10 |
30/50 |
Log Horizon is a fantasy manga packed full with adventure and humour. The action is great too, boosted by the art style of artist Kazuhiro Hara – it is authored by Mamare Touno. The manga ran for a year from 2012 to 2013 and it is set in a MMORPG world.
Tens of thousands of gamers are trapped in a game world known as Elder Tale. In this world, they cannot die. They now possess swords and magical abilities and slaying monsters is their main mission. Shiroe must now team up with Naotsugu and Akatsuki on this thrilling journey to survive the harsh conditions of Elder Tale and change the game world forever.
11. RE: MONSTER
| MC' s System | Character | Plot | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13/20 |
6/10 |
7/10 |
6/10 |
32/50 |
This manga explores themes like violence and where every girl is obsessed about the MC, the monsters are well drawn, the action is exquisite and the world building is well executed. The main character is Tomouki Kanata, after his death, he is transported to a strange world as a lowly goblin now renamed Rou.
He now possesses a psychic ability, one that makes him stand out even among other psychics. He is able to acquire the strength and powers of other creatures by consuming them, making him massively overpowered. The manga was launched in 2014 and it is written and illustrated by Kogitsune Kanekiru and Haruyoshi Kobayakawa respectively.
10. SO I’M A SPIDER, SO WHAT?
| MC' s System | Character | Plot | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13/20 |
6/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
33/50 |
Known as Kumo Desu Ga, Nani? It is an action manga with lots of comedy, and there are also a lot of unsolved mysteries that add layers to the plot. Life is going on normally, nothing seems off, a tragedy happens and everyone in school dies.
The school kids are reincarnated into a new world as nobles and princes, but our main character is reincarnated as a spider. In this game world, she must defeat monsters and level up, as that is the only way for her to live a better life.
9. MUSHOKU TENSEI: Jobless Reincarnation
| MC' s System | Character | Plot | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13/20 |
6/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
33/50 |
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation is one of the most talked about titles in recent times for so many reasons, especially because the anime just aired. The Isekai is well loved by fans and it follows the story of a 34 year old, living a sad life, bullied and oppressed. After dying in an accident, he is resurrected into another world as a baby.
The baby, Rudeus Greyrat retains his memories and knowledge from his previous life and soon his magical abilities and sword skills are greatly improved. He now has a second chance at life but can he find that which eluded him in his past life? … Love.
8. WORLD CUSTOMIZE CREATOR
| MC' s System | Character | Plot | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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14/20 |
8/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
36/50 |
After being summoned to a role playing game world, Yusuke Tagami must now become the ‘Evil God of Calamity’ in this fantasy manga that is a perfect blend of action, adventure, and mind blowing romance. While the main character is quite overpowered, he is also dull, annoying and will make you angry every time.
Now surviving in a strange world, Yusuke Tagami can do whatever he wants with his unique power called ‘Customise and create’. He can change landscapes, upgrade weapons … with these cheat skills, how far will he go? Will he change the world for good?
7. THAT TIME I GOT REINCARNATED AS A SLIME
| MC' s System | Character | Plot | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14/20 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
38/50 |
Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken, as it is popularly called, is one of the most loved Isekai manga by the community. The manga began in 2015 and it is authored by Taiki Kawakami and illustrated by Fuse.
It follows the life of a man who dies and is then reincarnated into a strange world as a slime. The adventure is great, action even better and the characters are all well developed. His abilities as a Slime are so overpowered that Rimuru Tempest will stand out in any list you put him on.
6. ISEKAI MAOU TO SHOUKAN DOREI MAJUTSU (HOW NOT TO SUMMON A DEMON LORD)
| MC' s System | Character | Plot | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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15/20 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
39/50 |
Popularly known as ‘How not to summon a demon lord, the isekai revolves around a game world and there’s also some interesting elements to keep you entertained if you do lose interest. The manga began in 2015, authored by Yukiya Murasaki and illustrated by Naoto Fukuda. Demon king Diablo is one of the most overpowered manga characters you have seen.
Takuma Sakamoto is the gamer behind demon lord Diablo, and he possesses the rarest artefacts and the highest player level in the game. On a fateful day, he is transported to another world, and here he has Diablo’s appearance. In this strange world, from a twist of fate, he now has two slaves that he has decided to help.
5. NO GAME NO LIFE
| MC' s System | Character | Plot | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15/20 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
39/50 |
This is a popular adventure manga written by Mashiro Hiiragi and it is drawn by Yuu Kamiya. If you love Isekai with lots of gaming adventures then this is the right one for you. The manga revolves around two siblings who are exceptional gamers – Sora and Shiro, who receive an invitation for a special game challenge and they defeat it with ease.
The siblings are then transported to a strange world where everything is decided by games. In this world, they will battle against other expert gamers to settle disputes, ranging from country borders to even petty squabbles … reading these siblings live out every gamers dream is an adventure in itself.
4. SWORD ART ONLINE
| MC' s System | Character | Plot | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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17/20 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
41/50 |
This is one of the most popular Isekai and it really changed the game for anime and manga set in a game world. It is a long running series and the manga has spawned several parts in the form of side stories. Set in 2022, gamers are fully immersed in the MMORPG called Sword Art Online.
Kirito and the other players discover that they have been trapped inside the game world, unable to log out or return their physical bodies. All the players have just one mission – defeat the 100 level tower boss. However, defeating the final boss is never easy and it will take more than sheer determination. This virtual reality world is unforgiving and a good number of players will lose their lives at the hands of these merciless monsters.
3. THE NEW GATE
| MC' s System | Character | Plot | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17/20 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
42/50 |
The new gate is based on a light novel of the same name, the action manga launched in 2014 and it is written and illustrated by Shinogi Kazanami and Yoshiyuki Miwa respectively. The manga doesn’t shy away from violence and it can also be said to infuse too much over-the-top content into the plot.
Just like Sword Art Online, the game world becomes reality and what was fun swiftly turns to a life or death situation for these elite gamers. After Shin saves the day and defeats the big bad boss, he is transported into a strange world that turns out to be centuries into the future… Now history is about to be made.
2. OVERLORD
| MC' s System | Character | Plot | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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18/20 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
8/10 |
44/50 |
Just like a lot of other manga on this list, it is set in a game world, the viral MMORPG is about to shut down, but Momonga decides to stay logged in till the very end and then something unexpected happens – he is transported into the game world as his avatar.
In this game world, he retains his attributes and magical abilities from the game, making him one of the most overpowered characters in this list. There are lots of reasons to love this manga, the art is brilliant and really portrays a game world, the main character improves consistently and the villains are not bland or boring.
1. I WAS A SWORD WHEN I REINCARNATED
| MC' s System | Character | Plot | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18/20 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
46/50 |
This roughly translates to Reincarnated as a sword, the manga began in 2016 and it infuses adventure, action and a good deal of comedy to make this fantasy as good as it can be. After his death, he is reincarnated as a weapon, possessing memories of his past.
A young beast girl becomes his wielder after he saves her, and together they must navigate the threats that surface in this strange world.
Conclusion
So, we’ve come to the end of the list. Here are my top 13 manga that feature a main character with a levelling up system. A lot of these manga are set in a game world so it is more likely that they would be more enjoyable for gamers… start reading and I hope you like them all.
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But Gene Fini, his assistant who feels nothing but respect toward the talented director, finds a script written by Pompo-san that goes directly to his heart. Pompo-san, moved by his passion and his desire to bring his script to life, gives him the task of directing his first movie. This is a refreshing movie produced by studio Clapp that will appeal to all the “Movie Buffs” Release Date: June 4, 2021 4. Aria The Crepuscolo Even though Aria is not a very popular anime, it already has under its belt OVAs and Movies. It's a slice-of-life anime that talks about the life of a group of girls living on the planet Mars. The upcoming movie will follow the story of Anya and the relationship troubles the group is currently facing. The visuals are very pleasing and everything about this anime is somewhat smoothing you. Release date: Spring 2021 3. Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop is the only Romantic movie of this list, and is very reflective of the struggles teenagers face in society. It will cover the story of a young boy with a communication disorder and a popular girl who tries to hide the shame of wearing braces with a mask. This movie is unique in terms of visuals and music choice. Release date: June 2021 2. Misaki No Mayoiga This movie is another novel adaptation and was made in honor of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan 10 years ago. It will be produced by Davis studio, the same studio that made JoJo no Kimyou na Boukenand Enen no Shouboutai. You already guessed it, this will be a Drama on the journey of a teenage girl trying to adapt to a new life, surrounded by new people after losing her parents due to an earthquake. This movie is sure to make you cry your eyes out. Release date: 2021 1. Yuru Camp △ Movie To end on a cheerful note, MAPPA is presenting to us the Yuru Camp △ Movie. The fans are very reluctant to know what the movie can possibly be about since a single camp trip isn’t enough to create an interesting plot. Nobody is getting his hopes up just yet but MAPPA may have a plan to surprise us. We will just have to sit tight and wait since we have very limited information on the subject. Release date: 2022 Conclusion: In terms of movies, 2021 and 2022 are absolutely not disappointing us. The comeback of legendary animes paired with sequels of adventures on our newest heroes really gives us something to look forward to during the difficult years we are passing through. So get the popcorn ready and don’t miss out on any of those wonderful movies.](https://i0.wp.com/quotetheanime.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Upcoming-Anime-Movies-Title-1024x1024.jpg)
