Rave Master was one of my first mangas so I might be slightly biased towards it but don't say I didn't warn you! I also won't be using my review to compare this to Fairy Tail.

Basically, Rave Master has it all. You want fighting? It has that. Romance? Got you covered. Comedy? It has some of that too. This manga has a bit of every genre in it so it appeals to a wide range of people. The story isn't all that special, but it is executed well and is supplemented by some nice art and fantastic characters.

The fights aren't too dragged out like a lot of shounen manga, and there are often humorous moments within fights to make it even more interesting. The characters are lovable from the moment you first meet them and it's easy to grow attached to them as they mature through the series.

Rave Master is definitely worth a read and even a re-read.