RuriDragon

Synopsis

Well, a half dragon. Her mom admits Ruri inherited her draconic traits from her father, who, yes, is actually a dragon. As if dealing with curious classmates wasn’t already challenging enough, Ruri and her dragon genes literally turn up the heat in the middle of a lecture. Her ordinary life is about to be anything but! (Source: VIZ Media) Notes: - Chapters 1-6 were published in Weekly Shounen Jump from June 13, 2022 until the series went on hiatus in August 2022 due to the author’s health. It resumed with five weekly chapters from March 4 to April 1, 2024, then switched on April 22, 2024 to a bi-weekly publication on the digital Weekly Shounen Jump and Shounen Jump+. - Ranked 1st in the Nationwide Bookstore Staff Recommended Comics 2023. - Nominated for the 2023 eBookJapan Manga Award. - Ranked 9th in the Male Readers' division of Takarajimasha's Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2024 guidebook. - Ranked 2nd in the Web Manga category of the 2024 Next Manga Award. - Winner of the Setting Award at the 4th Magademy Awards in 2025.

About

RuriDragon is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2022, The series is currently being serialized.

Why readers enjoy RuriDragon

RuriDragon appeals to readers of Comedy manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Slice of Life, Supernatural elements. This combination of Comedy, Slice of Life, Supernatural sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

RuriDragon is written by Masaoki Shindou, with art by Masaoki Shindou.

Reception

RuriDragon holds an average score of 7.7 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 1,310 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout RuriDragon include: Monster Girl, Coming of Age, Female Protagonist, Dragons, School, Iyashikei, Urban Fantasy, Shounen. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.