You Should Read This Manga 2026
MangaChallenge
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Mar 11 2026, 6:47 PM | 19 days 13 hours left
Mar 11 2026, 6:47 PM | 19 days 13 hours left
We asked passionate readers which manga you need to read now—and here are the results!
Finalists are listed in the following order: Main List, Unique Art/Story, Should Be Anime, Best for Beginners. Every title is officially available outside Japan in at least one language, with one or more volumes published in 2025.
Official Challenge Stack
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To get the limited-time badge:
1. Click the Restack button
2. Choose a manga you haven't started reading yet
3. Read at least 2 volumes of that manga by May 31st
* Manga you started reading before the challenge began (March 30) will not count. Pick something new!
* Please make sure to write the number of volumes you read in your manga list. If you have 0 volumes read in your list, you won't get the badge.
* If the manga is only 1 volume, it is not eligible for the event.
Finalists are listed in the following order: Main List, Unique Art/Story, Should Be Anime, Best for Beginners. Every title is officially available outside Japan in at least one language, with one or more volumes published in 2025.
Official Challenge Stack
---
To get the limited-time badge:
1. Click the Restack button
2. Choose a manga you haven't started reading yet
3. Read at least 2 volumes of that manga by May 31st
* Manga you started reading before the challenge began (March 30) will not count. Pick something new!
* Please make sure to write the number of volumes you read in your manga list. If you have 0 volumes read in your list, you won't get the badge.
* If the manga is only 1 volume, it is not eligible for the event.
Madan no Ichi
Ichi the Witch
Read Manga
Manga, ? vol, 2024
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Physical and digital volumes available in English from VIZ Media.
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and VIZ Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 16.
[Main List] [Should Be Anime]
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and VIZ Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 16.
[Main List] [Should Be Anime]
Manga, ? vol, 2023
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English by Vertical Comics.
Simulpub available on K Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 6.
[Main List]
Simulpub available on K Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 6.
[Main List]
Manga, ? vol, 2023
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English by VIZ Media.
[Main List]
[Main List]
Manga, ? vol, 2024
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Author:-
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 9.
[Main List]
Volume 2 ends with chapter 9.
[Main List]
Kininatteru Hito ga Otoko ja Nakatta
The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All
Manga, ? vol, 2023
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Yen Press.
[Main List]
[Main List]
Manga, ? vol, 2023
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from VIZ Media.
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and VIZ Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 18.
[Main List] [Should Be Anime]
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and VIZ Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 18.
[Main List] [Should Be Anime]
Manga, ? vol, 2023
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Author:-
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and VIZ Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 7.
Physical volumes will be published in English by VIZ Media starting April 21, 2026.
[Main List]
Volume 2 ends with chapter 7.
Physical volumes will be published in English by VIZ Media starting April 21, 2026.
[Main List]
Akuyaku Reijou no Naka no Hito: Danzai sareta Tenseisha no Tame Usotsuki Heroine ni Fukushuu Itashimasu
The One Within the Villainess
Manga, 6 vol, 2021
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Physical volumes available in French.
[Main List]
[Main List]
Sensou Kyoushitsu
The Bugle Call: Song of War
Manga, ? vol, 2022
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from VIZ Media.
[Main List]
[Main List]
Mahou Shoujo Dandelion
Magical Girl Dandelion
Manga, ? vol, 2024
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Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and VIZ Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 8.
One volume available physically and digitally in English from VIZ Media. Volume 2 will be released on June 2, 2026.
[Main List]
Volume 2 ends with chapter 8.
One volume available physically and digitally in English from VIZ Media. Volume 2 will be released on June 2, 2026.
[Main List]
Ogami Tsumiki to Ki Nichijou.
Tsumiki Ogami's Not-So-Ordinary Life
Manga, ? vol, 2023
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Physical and digital volumes available in English from VIZ Media.
Simulpub available on VIZ Manga (chapters 44-47 are currently unavailable).
Volume 2 ends with chapter 16.
[Main List]
Simulpub available on VIZ Manga (chapters 44-47 are currently unavailable).
Volume 2 ends with chapter 16.
[Main List]
Hoshikuzu Kazoku
Stardust Family
Manga, 2 vol, 2022
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Author:-
Physical and digital volume available in English from Yen Press.
[Main List]
[Main List]
Hen na Ie
The Strange House
Manga, ? vol, 2023
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Seven Seas Entertainment.
[Main List]
[Main List]
Kimi to Uchuu wo Aruku Tame ni
Spacewalking with You
Manga, ? vol, 2023
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English by Kodansha USA.
Chapters are also available digitally on K Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 7.
[Main List]
Chapters are also available digitally on K Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 7.
[Main List]
Manga, ? vol, 2023
Me:-
Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from VIZ Media.
Simulpub available on VIZ Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 8.
[Main List]
Simulpub available on VIZ Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 8.
[Main List]
Ryuu to Chameleon
Dragon and Chameleon
Manga, ? vol, 2022
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Square Enix.
Chapters are also available digitally on Manga UP!
Volume 2 ends with chapter 14.
[Main List]
Chapters are also available digitally on Manga UP!
Volume 2 ends with chapter 14.
[Main List]
Class de 2-banme ni Kawaii Onnanoko to Tomodachi ni Natta
I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class
Manga, ? vol, 2022
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Author:-
Physical and digital volume available in English from Yen Press.
[Main List]
[Main List]
Chameleon wa Tenohira ni Koi wo Suru.
Love in the Palm of His Hand
Manga, ? vol, 2023
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Square Enix.
Chapters are also available digitally on Manga UP!
Volume 2 ends with chapter 9.
[Main List]
Chapters are also available digitally on Manga UP!
Volume 2 ends with chapter 9.
[Main List]
Namidaame to Serenade
Rainy Day Serenade
Manga, 14 vol, 2014
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Author:-
Physical volumes available in French.
Physical volumes will be published in English by Kodansha USA starting December 8, 2026.
[Main List]
Physical volumes will be published in English by Kodansha USA starting December 8, 2026.
[Main List]
Manga, ? vol, 2021
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Author:-
Physical volumes available in French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Turkish.
[Main List]
[Main List]
Otona Taisen
War of the Adults
Manga, ? vol, 2025
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Author:-
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 15.
[Unique Art/Story]
Volume 2 ends with chapter 15.
[Unique Art/Story]
Manga, ? vol, 2020
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Author:-
Physical volumes available physically and digitally in English from VIZ Media.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
Hitokui Mansion to Ooya no Maison
Maison and the Man-Eating Apartment
Manga, ? vol, 2025
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Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and VIZ Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 14.
[Unique Art/Story]
Volume 2 ends with chapter 14.
[Unique Art/Story]
Tenmaku no Jaadugar
A Witch's Life in Mongol
Manga, ? vol, 2021
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Yen Press.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
Daraku Kazokuron
Dysfunctional Family Theory
Manga, 2 vol, 2022
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Seven Seas Entertainment.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
Tsumetakute Yawaraka
Pink Candy Kiss
Manga, ? vol, 2022
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from VIZ Media.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
Kimi no Yokogao wo Miteita
I See Your Face, Turned Away
Manga, 5 vol, 2022
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Kodansha USA.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
Manga, ? vol, 2025
Me:-
Author:-
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 16.
[Unique Art/Story]
Volume 2 ends with chapter 16.
[Unique Art/Story]
Nito no Joreishi
The Nito Exorcists
Manga, 6 vol, 2024
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Author:-
Chapters are available on MANGA Plus.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 16.
[Unique Art/Story]
Volume 2 ends with chapter 16.
[Unique Art/Story]
Manga, 4 vol, 2021
Me:-
Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Seven Seas Entertainment.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
MagMell Shinkai Suizokukan
Deep-Sea Aquarium Magmell
Manga, ? vol, 2017
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Author:-
Physical volumes available in French.
Physical volumes will be published in English by Yen Press starting August 25, 2026.
[Unique Art/Story]
Physical volumes will be published in English by Yen Press starting August 25, 2026.
[Unique Art/Story]
Tenbou Daikaku
Empyreal Cabinet
Manga, ? vol, 2024
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Author:-
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 8.
[Unique Art/Story]
Volume 2 ends with chapter 8.
[Unique Art/Story]
Manga, 4 vol, 2023
Me:-
Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from VIZ Media.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
Soara to Mamono no Ie
Soara and the House of Monsters
Manga, ? vol, 2021
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Seven Seas Entertainment.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
Otome Game no Heroine de Saikyou Survival @comic
The Otome Heroine's Fight for Survival
Manga, ? vol, 2021
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Author:-
Digital volumes available in English from J-Novel Club.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
Iyahaya Atami-kun
My Oh My, Atami-kun
Manga, ? vol, 2022
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Seven Seas Entertainment.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
Gogogo Go Go Ghost
Gogogogo-Go-Ghost!
Manga, 5 vol, 2021
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Author:-
Physical volumes available physically and digitally in English from Yen Press.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
Rinko-chan to Himosugara
Rinko and Her Kept Man
Manga, 4 vol, 2021
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Author:-
Digital volumes available in English from MANGA MIRAI.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
Abu-normal
(Abu)Normal
Manga, 8 vol, 2023
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Author:-
Chapters are available digitally on K Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 17.
[Unique Art/Story]
Volume 2 ends with chapter 17.
[Unique Art/Story]
Kimi no Zetsumetsu suru Mae ni
Before You Go Extinct
Manga, 1 vol, 2024
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Author:-
Physical and digital volume available in English from Kodansha USA.
!! This manga is not eligible for the Badge Event !!
[Unique Art/Story]
!! This manga is not eligible for the Badge Event !!
[Unique Art/Story]
Manga, ? vol, 2023
Me:-
Author:-
Physical volumes available in French.
One volume available physically and digitally in English from Yen Press.
[Should Be Anime]
One volume available physically and digitally in English from Yen Press.
[Should Be Anime]
Manga, ? vol, 2022
Me:-
Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Kodansha USA.
Simulpub available on K Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 9.
[Should Be Anime]
Simulpub available on K Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 9.
[Should Be Anime]
Tonari no Neko to Koi Shirazu
Learning to Love My Cat-like Classmate
Manga, ? vol, 2024
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Author:-
Chapters are available digitally on Manga UP!
Volume 2 ends with chapter 12.
[Should Be Anime]
Volume 2 ends with chapter 12.
[Should Be Anime]
Manga, ? vol, 2024
Me:-
Author:-
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 12.
One volume available physically and digitally in English from VIZ Media. Volume 2 will be released on May 19, 2026.
[Should Be Anime]
Volume 2 ends with chapter 12.
One volume available physically and digitally in English from VIZ Media. Volume 2 will be released on May 19, 2026.
[Should Be Anime]
Manga, ? vol, 2023
Me:-
Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from VIZ Media.
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and VIZ Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 16.
[Should Be Anime]
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and VIZ Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 16.
[Should Be Anime]
Shinobigoto
Shinobi Undercover
Manga, ? vol, 2024
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Author:-
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 16.
[Should Be Anime]
Volume 2 ends with chapter 16.
[Should Be Anime]
Manga, ? vol, 2022
Me:-
Author:-
Physical volumes available physically and digitally in English from VIZ Media.
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and VIZ Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 6.
[Should Be Anime]
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and VIZ Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 6.
[Should Be Anime]
Oshi ni Amagami
Otaku Vampire's Love Bite
Manga, ? vol, 2022
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from VIZ Media.
[Should Be Anime]
[Should Be Anime]
Zettai BL ni Naru Sekai vs Zettai BL ni Naritakunai Otoko
A Man Who Defies the World of BL
Manga, ? vol, 2018
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from SuBLime.
[Should Be Anime]
[Should Be Anime]
Toshokan no Daimajutsushi
Magus of the Library
Manga, ? vol, 2017
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Kodansha USA.
Chapters and volumes are also available digitally on K Manga and MangaPlaza.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 9.
[Should Be Anime]
Chapters and volumes are also available digitally on K Manga and MangaPlaza.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 9.
[Should Be Anime]
Manga, ? vol, 2023
Me:-
Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from VIZ Media.
Simulpub available on VIZ Manga (chapters 19-23 are currently unavailable).
Volume 2 ends with chapter 10.
[Should Be Anime]
Simulpub available on VIZ Manga (chapters 19-23 are currently unavailable).
Volume 2 ends with chapter 10.
[Should Be Anime]
Manga, ? vol, 2021
Me:-
Author:-
Physical volumes available in French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
[Should Be Anime]
[Should Be Anime]
Kamisama Gakkou no Ochikobore
The Failure at God School
Manga, ? vol, 2021
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Yen Press.
[Should Be Anime]
[Should Be Anime]
Himaten!
Hima-Ten!
Manga, ? vol, 2024
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Author:-
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and VIZ Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 16.
Physical volumes will be published in English by VIZ Media starting July 7, 2026.
[Should Be Anime]
Volume 2 ends with chapter 16.
Physical volumes will be published in English by VIZ Media starting July 7, 2026.
[Should Be Anime]
Shouha Shouten!
Show-ha Shoten!
Manga, 11 vol, 2021
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from VIZ Media.
Chapters are available digitally on MANGA Plus and VIZ Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 7.
[Should Be Anime]
Chapters are available digitally on MANGA Plus and VIZ Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 7.
[Should Be Anime]
Ookami no Musume
Wolf's Daughter: A Werewolf's Tale
Manga, ? vol, 2022
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Seven Seas Entertainment.
[Should Be Anime]
[Should Be Anime]
Shihyakushiki
404 Demons
Manga, ? vol, 2022
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Author:-
Chapters are available digitally on Manga UP!
Volume 2 ends with chapter 9.
[Should Be Anime]
Volume 2 ends with chapter 9.
[Should Be Anime]
Manga, ? vol, 2022
Me:-
Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Kodansha USA.
Simulpub available on K Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 13.
[Best for Beginners]
Simulpub available on K Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 13.
[Best for Beginners]
Manga, ? vol, 2022
Me:-
Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from VIZ Media.
Chapters are available digitally on MANGA Plus and VIZ Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 15.
[Best for Beginners]
Chapters are available digitally on MANGA Plus and VIZ Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 15.
[Best for Beginners]
Mayonaka Heart Tune
Tune In to the Midnight Heart
Manga, ? vol, 2023
Me:-
Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Kodansha USA.
Simulpub available on K Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 14.
[Best for Beginners]
Simulpub available on K Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 14.
[Best for Beginners]
Kaisha to Shiseikatsu: On to Off
On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance
Manga, ? vol, 2023
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Square Enix.
Chapters are also available digitally on Manga UP!
Volume 2 ends with chapter 12.
[Best for Beginners]
Chapters are also available digitally on Manga UP!
Volume 2 ends with chapter 12.
[Best for Beginners]
Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun
Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun
Manga, ? vol, 2014
Me:-
Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from from Yen Press.
[Best for Beginners]
[Best for Beginners]
Tamon-kun Ima Docchi!?
Tamon's B-Side
Manga, ? vol, 2021
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from VIZ Media.
[Best for Beginners]
[Best for Beginners]
Manga, ? vol, 2021
Me:-
Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from VIZ Media.
[Best for Beginners]
[Best for Beginners]
Momose Akira no Hatsukoi Hatanchuu.
Akira Failing in Love
Manga, ? vol, 2024
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Author:-
One volume available physically and digitally in English from VIZ Media. Volume 2 will be released on May 12, 2026.
Simulpub available on VIZ Manga (chapters 11-40 are currently unavailable).
Volume 2 ends with chapter 20.
[Best for Beginners]
Simulpub available on VIZ Manga (chapters 11-40 are currently unavailable).
Volume 2 ends with chapter 20.
[Best for Beginners]
Manga, 3 vol, 2023
Me:-
Author:-
Physical volumes available in German.
[Best for Beginners]
[Best for Beginners]
Super no Ura de Yani Suu Futari
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You
Manga, ? vol, 2022
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Author:-
Physical volumes available physically and digitally in English from Square Enix Manga.
Simulpub available on Manga UP! and Comikey.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 24.
[Best for Beginners]
Simulpub available on Manga UP! and Comikey.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 24.
[Best for Beginners]
Shibatsuki Bukken
Shiba Inu Rooms
Manga, ? vol, 2023
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Author:-
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and VIZ Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 11.
Physical volumes will be published in English by VIZ Manga starting September 1, 2026.
[Best for Beginners]
Volume 2 ends with chapter 11.
Physical volumes will be published in English by VIZ Manga starting September 1, 2026.
[Best for Beginners]
Koroshiya no Oshi
The Hitman Stans
Manga, ? vol, 2022
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Yen Press.
[Best for Beginners]
[Best for Beginners]
Tamaranai no wa Koi nano ka
A Love Too Captivating
Manga, ? vol, 2023
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Author:-
Simulpub available on K Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 8.
Physical volumes will be published in English by Kodansha USA starting December 22, 2026.
[Best for Beginners]
Volume 2 ends with chapter 8.
Physical volumes will be published in English by Kodansha USA starting December 22, 2026.
[Best for Beginners]
Hana ni Arashi
Rainbows After Storms
Manga, 13 vol, 2017
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from from VIZ Media.
[Best for Beginners]
[Best for Beginners]
Manga, ? vol, 2023
Me:-
Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from from Yen Press.
[Best for Beginners]
[Best for Beginners]
Hokuou Kizoku to Moukinzuma no Yukiguni Karigurashi
A Nordic Noble and His Eagle Wife's Hunting Life in a Snowy Land
Manga, 10 vol, 2018
Me:-
Author:-
Digital volumes available in English from MANGA MIRAI.
[Best for Beginners]
[Best for Beginners]
Tenkaichi: Nihon Saikyou Bugeisha Ketteisen
Tenkaichi: The Greatest Warrior Under the Rising Sun
Manga, ? vol, 2021
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Author:-
Simulpub available on K Manga.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 7.
[Best for Beginners]
Volume 2 ends with chapter 7.
[Best for Beginners]
Junkyouju Takatsuki Akira no Suisatsu
Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki's Conjecture
Manga, ? vol, 2020
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from from Yen Press.
[Best for Beginners]
[Best for Beginners]
After Meruhen
After Märchen
Manga, 2 vol, 2022
Me:-
Author:-
Physical volumes available in Polish.
[Best for Beginners]
[Best for Beginners]
Manga, 3 vol, 2020
Me:-
Author:-
Physical volumes available in Spanish.
[Best for Beginners]
[Best for Beginners]
