The best manga to read if you love Fate/Stay Night

Summary

• Record Of Ragnarok – like the Fate series but with epic battles and mythological figures

• Noragami: Explores deities and mortals, mythologies comparable to the Fate series

• Fullmetal Alchemist: Delves into love, loss, and the consequences of power like Destiny

Fate/Stay Night is a rather complex romantic/supernatural manga. It has high doses of action and magic and is heavily inspired by folklore from various parts of the world. It's a strange combination of urban fantasy and high fantasy, but it works well.

So, find the best manga a must read if you love Fate/Stay Night it can be complicated. If we look at the mythological aspects of the series, there are some that fit the criteria. On the other hand, this TYPE-MOON manga also focuses heavily on aspects of divinity and what lies beyond death, so it is similar to other series as well. So, let's take a look at this list of titles that are great reads for fans of the Holy Grail Wars.

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Ragnarok records

Combine epic battles with mythology

• Genres: Seinen, Action, Drama, Fantasy, Martial Arts, Supernatural
• Author: Shinya Umemura
• Artist: Takumi Fukui/Ajichika

In an attempt to save humanity from the final judgment of the Gods, the Valkyrie Brunhild challenges all the deities to a final tournament. The rules are simple: the Gods will face humanity's strongest “heroes”, who will wield weapons granted by each of the thirteen Valkyries who sacrifice themselves in the process.

This series is about a high-stakes tournament where the fate of all humanity is at stake. It has many similar aspects to Destiny series, including the evocation of famous characters from the past such as Adam, the father of humanity, or the infamous villain Jack The Reaper.

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Noragami

A strange Shoujo about gods and humans

• Genres: Supernatural, Mystery, Drama, Action, Romance, Shoujo
• Author and artist: Adachitoka

A “stray” god with no temple or believers encounters an ordinary school day and their lives will change forever. In this strange supernatural novel that explores the finer aspects of the relationship between deities and mortals, there are several points in common with Destiny series.

Both series have similar mythological constructions that support magic systems, and the rankings of the gods are also similar to those of Heroic Spirits, and the powers they wield can also be compared to the Noble Phantasms of Heroic Spirits.

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Saint Seiya: Lost Canvas

Incredible battles between mythological and mortal deities

• Genres: Martial arts, Shounen, Action, Drama, Romance, Fantasy
• Author: Masami Kurumada
• Artist: Shiori Teshirogi

Wearing powerful armor representing the constellations (or Armors) the Saints are the protectors of creation against the evil gods who want to subjugate humans to their selfish desires. Against all evil, they face the most powerful beings and other rival saints in epic battles that have continued for centuries.

This manga (which is a prequel to Saint Seiya) is similar to Fate/Stay Night in the aspect of facing heroic sacrifices. We also talk about the drama of those who survive despite experiencing the horrors of war and the dramatic consequences of a struggle for power between superior beings, which are central aspects of Destiny series.

The price of power and the burden of exercising it

• Genres: Fantasy, Drama, Mystery, Action, Shounen, Comedy, Tragedy
• Author and artist: Hiromu Arakawa

The Elric brothers' lives would change forever when their father abandoned them and their mother in a small village. To add insult to injury, their mother died of illness and since Edward and Alphonse were the sons of a famous alchemist, they decided to try to bring her back using the forbidden arts, which would prove to be a big mistake.

The unprecedented drama of this series, along with the descriptions of feelings of love, loss and more, are quite characteristic of Arakawa's work in general, but in Fullmetal Alchemist has reached masterpiece levels. The cost of “magic” (alchemy in this case) is a common aspect it shares with the Destiny series.

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Crimson Spider

Epic battles with disastrous consequences for the heroes

• Genres: Action, Shounen, Drama, Bloody, Fantasy, Mystery, Supernatural
• Author and artist: Daiki Kobayashi

Crimson Spider is a brutal and unapologetic manga about dragon hunters that focuses on the premise of “the price of victory” and “no matter the cost” to present two dissonant characters who choose to work together towards a common goal: to exterminate all dragons.

The cynical, brutal and Machiavellian Crimson (former King of the Dragons) bound by a pact with Ragna, a hunter who carries with him the weight of power obtained at a high price, is the perfect combination of protagonists who lead the plot towards heartbreaking paths. Just like Destiny represents the aftermath of catastrophic battles (for both the heroes and bystanders), Ragna Crimson does similarly, but on a much larger scale.

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Magi: The labyrinth of magic

Magic always has a cost and must be handled carefully

• Genres: Fantasy, Drama, Adventure, Romance, Mystery, Shounen
• Author and artist: Shinobu Ohtaka

Inspired by the old One Thousand and One Nights short stories, this series has many similar aspects to Fate/Stay Night. For example, the high level of political intrigue, the mystery of the deeper aspects of magic, and the horrifying awareness of the costs behind it.

One of the most powerful and long-running Shounen series ever made, written and illustrated by Shinobu Ohtaka. With beautiful graphics, impeccable storytelling and incredibly deep world-building.

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The heroic legend of Arslan

The cost of war and the burden of survival

• Genres: Shounen, Medieval Fantasy, Drama, Action, Adventure
• Author: Yoshiki Tanaka
• Artist: Hiromu Arakawa

The heroic legend of Arslan is an epic tale of adventure, friendship, and loyalty to a cause larger than life. With incredible art that fans will recognize from Fullmetal Alchemistand the masterful narration of Yoshiki Tanaka, considered the best medieval fantasy author in Japan.

This series has a lot in common with Fate/Stay Nightbut above all the epic battles and the high cost they entail for the characters. Survivor's guilt is a recurring theme in the series and a powerful driver for Arslan to transform from a fugitive prince into a powerful leader worthy of being followed by his vassals.

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Steins;Gate

People struggling against time, destiny and the terrible consequences of their madness

• Genres: Seinen, Mystery, Drama, Supernatural, Time Travel, Urban Fantasy
• Artist: Yomi Sarachi

Steins;Gate is a manga adaptation of the video game by 5pb and Nitroplus, which features many of the most famous and exciting aspects of the Destiny series, especially those dealing with time travel, alternate timelines, and the consequences of messing with it.

It has a very adult tone (hence its demographic label) and a dark tone quite characteristic of urban fantasy. Steins;Gate explores the delicate balance between free will and destiny set in stone. In the Destiny series, the desperate search for the Grail represents exactly the same aspect.