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Time Travel Manga
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items Time travel is a theme that pops up in media as a whole from time to time and manga (Japanese comics) are no different. Here is a curated collection of manga featuring time travel as a prominent theme. Please note that any manga on this list has been...
Sections
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Emotional Journeys & Personal Redemption
Sci-Fi & Thriller
Romance
Historical and Historical Fantasy
Emotional Journeys & Personal Redemption
Change the past, heal the future
Orange is an Eisner-nominated series that is carefully blends the impact of regret, friendship, and romance. It is a beautiful, moving series that is a must-read for fans of time travel.
The morning Naho begins 11th grade, a letter from herself ten years in the future arrives in her mailbox. At first, she writes it off as a prank. However, as more and more of the letter’s predictions come true Naho realizes that the letter might be r...
This manga series is compiled into two omnibuses, along with two spin-offs: “To You my Dear One” and "Future"
The morning Naho begins 11th grade, a letter from herself ten years in the future arrives in her mailbox. At first, she writes it off as a prank. However, as more and more of the letter’s predictions come true Naho realizes that the letter might be r...
This manga series is compiled into two omnibuses, along with two spin-offs: “To You my Dear One” and "Future"
Orange - Ichigo Takano
This is a story of reflection, regret and contemplating whether the future you have is the future you want.
Hiroshi Nakahara is a forty-something salary man returning to Tokyo after a business trip when he is transported back in time to when he was fourteen years old. As he goes about his days he is forced to consider if he will change his past or make the...
The complete story has been collected into one hardback or paperback edition.
Hiroshi Nakahara is a forty-something salary man returning to Tokyo after a business trip when he is transported back in time to when he was fourteen years old. As he goes about his days he is forced to consider if he will change his past or make the...
The complete story has been collected into one hardback or paperback edition.
A Distant Neighborhood - Jiro Taniguchi
This is a beautifully drawn manga with a captivating story. Kaoru and his family's life was forever changed when his young sister is killed in a tragic accident. He lives with the regret of what happened and how life could have been different (and be...
When Kaoru hears rumors about the Urashima tunnel he decides to investigate and discovers a short time in the tunnel is much longer amount of time in the real world. New student Anzu promises to help Kaoru experiment with the mysterious tunnel but wh...
This is a four volume series.
When Kaoru hears rumors about the Urashima tunnel he decides to investigate and discovers a short time in the tunnel is much longer amount of time in the real world. New student Anzu promises to help Kaoru experiment with the mysterious tunnel but wh...
This is a four volume series.
The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes - Mei Hachimoku (Author), Koudon (Illustrator)
Tokyo Revengers follows the story of Takemichi, a 26-year old man who finds out that his middle-school girlfriend was killed by a gang. Though he has not seen her in years he is heartbroken and while waiting at the train station, someone shoves him, ...
The resulting story shows Takemichi face the Tokyo Manji Gang and join it, while befriending its leader Mikey. Takemichi learns he can jump back and forth through a handshake with his dead girlfriends brother and the two work together to prevent her ...
This series is a whopper and is 31 volumes long. Individual volumes were released in english as ebooks and collected into 15 omnibus books (print).
The resulting story shows Takemichi face the Tokyo Manji Gang and join it, while befriending its leader Mikey. Takemichi learns he can jump back and forth through a handshake with his dead girlfriends brother and the two work together to prevent her ...
This series is a whopper and is 31 volumes long. Individual volumes were released in english as ebooks and collected into 15 omnibus books (print).
Tokyo Revengers - Ken Wakui
Erased is a powerful and emotional mystery. Satoru Fujinuma is a twenty-nine year old man gliding through life when he finds himself thrust 18 years into the past. A past where his mom is alive and well and Hinazuki, a girl who was kidnapped and murd...
Erased is collected into five hardcover books. It also has a movie, live action show and anime.
Erased is collected into five hardcover books. It also has a movie, live action show and anime.
Erased - Kei Sanbe
Kinichiro has a face that makes him look shifty (resting angry face). On the last day of high school, he looks back on the last three years and realizes he made no friends and never joined a club. However, after an accidental fall, he wakes up on his...
This is a fun manga because while it tackles the cliche “do it over but better this time” theme but adds in a fun twist with him joining the ouendan cheering club.
This is a fun manga because while it tackles the cliche “do it over but better this time” theme but adds in a fun twist with him joining the ouendan cheering club.
Again!! - Mitsurou Kubo
Sci-Fi & Thriller
Time travel and science fiction often go hand-in-hand.
Future Diary is an interesting example of time travel meets thriller. It's not one for the faint of heart but still telling an intriguing story.
Yukiteru is a lonely student whose only hobby is the daily diary he keeps on his cell phone. His cellphone has a secret--it can predict the future. He imagines an entity known as Deus Ex Machina but he learns that he actually exists and has a deadly ...
Sadly the print version of Future Diary is out of print, but a kindle version of all 12 volumes exists). There are also sequel volumes: Future Diary: Mosaic, Paradox and Redial but these have yet to be translated into English.
Yukiteru is a lonely student whose only hobby is the daily diary he keeps on his cell phone. His cellphone has a secret--it can predict the future. He imagines an entity known as Deus Ex Machina but he learns that he actually exists and has a deadly ...
Sadly the print version of Future Diary is out of print, but a kindle version of all 12 volumes exists). There are also sequel volumes: Future Diary: Mosaic, Paradox and Redial but these have yet to be translated into English.
Future Diary - Sakae Esuno
Steins; Gate is a crtically acclaimed anime series that was based on a popular visual novel series. Self-proclaimed Kyoma Hououin (real name Rintaro Okabe) and crew find a way to send text messages to the past using a microwave. As they dive deeper i...
This is easily one of my favorite time travel manga (the anime is even better). The cast of characters is phenomenal and the story enthralling.
Originally collected into three separate books, this collection collects all in one hardback volume.
This is easily one of my favorite time travel manga (the anime is even better). The cast of characters is phenomenal and the story enthralling.
Originally collected into three separate books, this collection collects all in one hardback volume.
Steins;Gate - Nitroplus and Yomi Sarachi (artist)
The sort of sequel to Steins; Gate it explores an alternate timeline that would occur if Rintaro had made a different choice (no spoilers).
Like the original series, it provides a dynamic story that raises good questions about choice, time travel and life.
This series is collected into three hardback books.
Like the original series, it provides a dynamic story that raises good questions about choice, time travel and life.
This series is collected into three hardback books.
Steins;Gate 0 - Nitroplus, Taka Himeno (artist)
A School Frozen in Time is a mystery that sees a group of high school students enter their school on a snowy day, only to find it strangely empty and themselves trapped inside. Time seems to have stopped too--and at the exact time a fellow classmate ...
A School Frozen in time has been collected into four paperback books. It is also available on kindle.
A School Frozen in time has been collected into four paperback books. It is also available on kindle.
A School Frozen in Time - Tsujimura & Arakawa
This is a dark science fiction manga with a time travel twist. When Takopi (an alien) lands on earth, his mission is to spread happiness throughout the universe. The persumably first earthling he meets is a depressed fourth grader, Shizuka. Takopi ma...
Takopi's Original Sin - Taizan5
Based on the novel by Hiroshi Sakurazaka (and later adapted into the film Edge of Tomorrow), All You Need is Kill is a thrilling science fiction adventure.
When alien Mimics invade earth, Keiji Kiriya is just one of many recruits shoved into a suit of battle armor (a Jacket) and sent out to kill. Keiji dies on the battlefield after being attacked by a Mimic, only to be reborn each morning to fight and d...
When alien Mimics invade earth, Keiji Kiriya is just one of many recruits shoved into a suit of battle armor (a Jacket) and sent out to kill. Keiji dies on the battlefield after being attacked by a Mimic, only to be reborn each morning to fight and d...
All You Need Is Kill - Ryosuke Takeuchi (Author), Yoshitoshi Abe (Author)
Romance
Love always finds a way — even across timelines
This is the manga adaptation of the critically acclaimed movie directed by Mamoru Hosoda. It's a story of love, taking a second chance and realizing the things right in front of you before its too late.
While running an errand for her mother, high schooler Makoto loses the brakes on her bike and heads down the street into an oncoming train. Instead of dying, Makoto finds out that time has suddenly stopped and moved her backward. Over the course of t...
The manga adaptation does change a few details from the movie, without detracting from the story.
The manga is complete in one volume. The paperback version tends to go in and out of print so you may opt for the kindle version instead.
While running an errand for her mother, high schooler Makoto loses the brakes on her bike and heads down the street into an oncoming train. Instead of dying, Makoto finds out that time has suddenly stopped and moved her backward. Over the course of t...
The manga adaptation does change a few details from the movie, without detracting from the story.
The manga is complete in one volume. The paperback version tends to go in and out of print so you may opt for the kindle version instead.
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time - Ranmaru Kotone
Based on the critically accalimed film, your name. weaves a time travel story with a twist.
At its core, your name is the story of a young girl and boy who are drawn together. Mitsuha is from a town deep in the mountains and dreams of life in Tokyo. Taki is from Tokyo. The two begin swapping lives which sets a chain of events in motion that...
your name. is collected into three books and has a sequel series.
At its core, your name is the story of a young girl and boy who are drawn together. Mitsuha is from a town deep in the mountains and dreams of life in Tokyo. Taki is from Tokyo. The two begin swapping lives which sets a chain of events in motion that...
your name. is collected into three books and has a sequel series.
your name. - Makoto Shinkai, Ranmaru Ketone (artist)
High schooler Kamigome Mito yearns for romance but all the boys around her are wimps! In desperation, she prays to Spica, goddess of the harvest. Spica answers her plea and sends her back in time-- 2.5 million years into the past!
This is a cute romance and an easy read. It is three volumes long and is available in paperback or available on kindle.
This is a cute romance and an easy read. It is three volumes long and is available in paperback or available on kindle.
Primitive Boyfriend Vol. 1 - Yoshineko Kitafuku
Beni Fujiwara comes from a rich family and has been kidnapped countless times. During her newest kidnapping she meets Kagetora, a ninja who protected one of her ancestors. He actually comes from the past--traveling to the present after a bomb explode...
This is a sweet story that wrapped up in 13 volumes. The complete manga is available on kindle.
This is a sweet story that wrapped up in 13 volumes. The complete manga is available on kindle.
Shinobi Life - Shoko Conami
Historical and Historical Fantasy
Return to the past to change it (and possibly the future)
Often hailed as one of the great shojo manga, it is also one of the best time travel manga out there. It is a blend of well-researched history, great characters and story, Red River is a must-read.
Chie is a normal 15-year old girl who just began dating a long time crush. Fate has other plans and the evil Queen Nakia uses magic to draw her into the very distant past in order to complete a spell that will sacrifice her to put her young son on th...
Red River is notorious for having been out of print (and very expensive) in English for a long time. After much begging, Viz began reprinting the series in omnibus form (3-1 volumes). This is currently underway with 3 omnibus' in the 28 volume run cu...
Chie is a normal 15-year old girl who just began dating a long time crush. Fate has other plans and the evil Queen Nakia uses magic to draw her into the very distant past in order to complete a spell that will sacrifice her to put her young son on th...
Red River is notorious for having been out of print (and very expensive) in English for a long time. After much begging, Viz began reprinting the series in omnibus form (3-1 volumes). This is currently underway with 3 omnibus' in the 28 volume run cu...
Red River - Chie Shinohara
Inuyasha is a popular time travel manga from the mind of Rumiko Takahashi. It has received critical acclaim and even earned a sequel series--Yashahime.
Kagome is an ordinary middle school student who lives at her family's shrine. Unbeknownst to her, she is the reincarnation of a powerful priestess, Kikyo, and has the powerful sacred jewel inside of her. While looking at the well in her family's shri...
In English, all 56 single volumes have been collected into 18 omnibus books.
Kagome is an ordinary middle school student who lives at her family's shrine. Unbeknownst to her, she is the reincarnation of a powerful priestess, Kikyo, and has the powerful sacred jewel inside of her. While looking at the well in her family's shri...
In English, all 56 single volumes have been collected into 18 omnibus books.
Inuyasha - Rumiko Takahashi
Mao is a fun-filled journey through the Taisho era featuring a rich mix of Japanese folklore and history.
Mao follows Nanoka, a high school girl who travels back in time to the Taisho era (early 20th century) where she is recruited by a distant exoricst named Mao. The two team up to fight demons and uncover the curse that connects them, and gives Nanoka ...
Rumiko Takahashi loves her time travel stories (Fire Tripper is another one, along with Inuyasha). Mao has some commonalities with Inuyasha but our leading characters are a bit more reserved and level-headed than their feudal counterparts.
This series is still ongoing and up to 23 volumes in Japanese with its english release following close behind.
Mao follows Nanoka, a high school girl who travels back in time to the Taisho era (early 20th century) where she is recruited by a distant exoricst named Mao. The two team up to fight demons and uncover the curse that connects them, and gives Nanoka ...
Rumiko Takahashi loves her time travel stories (Fire Tripper is another one, along with Inuyasha). Mao has some commonalities with Inuyasha but our leading characters are a bit more reserved and level-headed than their feudal counterparts.
This series is still ongoing and up to 23 volumes in Japanese with its english release following close behind.
Mao - Rumiko Takahashi
Jin is a brain surgeon in the modern era who is flung back to the Edo period of Japan. After saving the life of a samurai, he begins a new life of helping those around him with his modern medical knowledge. Many of the diseases and injuries he treats... He finds himself helping the ordinary people of Edo with diseases and injuries that were fatal at the time, using ordinary tools that he could find in the era. As he helps people, he wonders if he may be affecting history by changing the destinies of...
Jin is twenty volumes long and they have been translated into english in digital form. It has also been adapted into a TV series in Japan and South Korea.
Jin is twenty volumes long and they have been translated into english in digital form. It has also been adapted into a TV series in Japan and South Korea.
JIN - Motoka Murakami
This is a fun series that takes the amusement part of time travel by giving it a rather amusing premise and likeable main character.
Roman architect Lucius is criticized for his “outdated” designs and he finds solace in a local bathouse to relax and reflect. Relaxing in the water, he is suddenly caught in the suction and dragged through the drainage. When he emerges he finds himse...
This is a feel good manga with plenty of humor thrown in. Originally released as three separate books (which are largely out of print now) they were more recently combined into one hardback book collection.
Roman architect Lucius is criticized for his “outdated” designs and he finds solace in a local bathouse to relax and reflect. Relaxing in the water, he is suddenly caught in the suction and dragged through the drainage. When he emerges he finds himse...
This is a feel good manga with plenty of humor thrown in. Originally released as three separate books (which are largely out of print now) they were more recently combined into one hardback book collection.
Thermae Romae - Mari Yamazaki