[TOP 43] Best Romance Manga That Will Melt Any Type of Heart

Shoujo or romance mangas have warmed and raced hearts since the 1950s, inducing giggles and face-reddening in the process. From good plots with maturing romance and heart-aching drama to more ‘slice-of-life adorable characters and awkward situations that will have you throw your manga, phone, or laptop in the air. This list has it all, including love interests that you will personally fall in love with.

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1.Otoyomegatari

乙嫁語り - A Bride's Story

Otoyomegatari is a splendid historical manga with a high degree of accuracy in the portrayal of old Turkish customs. The story centers around Amira, a vibrant and charismatic 20-year old who gets married to 12-year Karluk Eihon. Due to their age gap, their relationship starts very awkwardly but slowly matures and blooms into one of mutual love and respect. The story expands on the hardships of relationships -especially of marriage- and the daily life and drama of Central Asia in the 19th century. This is a wonderfully refreshing story with side characters who are also given intricate depth, and development.

+Volumes: 13

+Chapters: 94

+Published: 2008 to Present

+Genres: Drama, Historical, Romance, Seinen

+Authors: Mori Kaoru [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other work: Harta

2.fruit basket

フルーツバスケット - FuruBa

The plot centers around Tohru Honda, an orphan who starts living with the Souma family whose members turn into Chinese zodiac animals whenever they are hugged by the opposite gender. The premise is a bit out there, but in it comes the depiction of immense pain, suffering, beauty, and empathy. Characters are not black or white and appear in all of their humanity: you will learn to hate and love them as they experience all the different ebbs and flows of life as well as some very funny moments. Fruit basket is a shoujo classic, so you've probably heard about it countless times. It explores various themes and is much more than a good romance manga; it's about life and its different facets.

+Volumes: 23

+Chapters: 136

+Published: 1998 to 2006

+Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School, Shoujo, Supernatural

+Authors: Takaya Natsuki [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other works: Hana to Yume

3.Aharen-san wa Hakarenai

阿波連さんははかれない - Aharen Is Indecipherable

Meet Reina Aharen, a small and quiet student who doesn't have any friends and is very bad at determining personal space. Her only classmate who attempts to understand her is Raidou Matsuboshi, a kind boy with a menacing face and a wild imagination that tends to misunderstand Aharen's every move. A friendship quickly blossoms between the two. This is one of the most heart-warming romance manga I've ever read, and it made me ask myself ''How am I suppose to go on dating any real guy in real life now?'' many times. This is another story devoid of drama or incredible depth; it's just adorable and up-lifting.

+Volumes: 11

+Chapters: 102

+Published: 2017 to Present

+Genres: Comedy, School, Shounen

+Author: Mizu Asato [Art&Story]

+Other work: Shounen Jump+

4.Koi Wa Tsuzuku Yo Dokomade Mo

恋はつづくよどこまでも - An Incurable Case of Love

The premise follows Sakura, a woman who witnessed Dr. Tendou save a life and decided to become a nurse to pursue her love for him. Fast forward five years, Sakura joins Dr. Tendou's hospital as a nurse in training. On her first day, she proclaims her love for him, who not only does not remember her but now considers her a total idiot. Full of laughs and squeals, if you like this trope, you'll love this manga. If you like romantic interests who are not in tune with their emotions and behave more like demon-kings rather than knight-in-shining-armors: congrats, this manga is for you.

+Volumes: 7

+Chapters: 37

+Published: 2016 to 2019

+Genres: Romance, Slice of Life, Josei

+Authors: Enjouji Maki [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other work: Petit Comic

5.Living Room Matsunaga-San

リビングの松永さん - Living no Matsunaga-san

As 17-year-old Miko first settles into a shared house run by her uncle - where six adults live - she quickly finds herself bonding with Matsunaga and other university students. Although romance does promptly follow, the story is pretty soft in its depiction. This is a typical ‘one-sided love eventually evolves into mutual love and our hearts consequently swoon’ story. All in all, this is a fluffy story, so don't expect anything too deep.

+Volumes: 9

+Chapters: 32

+Published: 2016 to Present

+Genres: Romance, Shoujo

+Authors: Iwashita Keiko [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other work: Dessert

6.Kaguya-sama: Love is War

かぐや様は告らせたい～天才たちの恋愛頭脳戦～ - Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen

At first glance, ''Kaguya-sama: Love is War'' seems like a generic romance manga: in walks the student council and swooning arise from the rest of the populace, and oh look, there are two characters who like each other but haven't confessed yet. It's with this last part that this manga becomes highly original: Miyuki Shirogane and Kaguya Shinomiya, although both beautiful geniuses and interested in each other, don't confess for a specific reason: their pride disables them to be defeated in this game of love, so they start to create the most bizarre and funniest schemes to get a confession out of the other. This is a battle of wits that will make you laugh out loud at its absurdity and cuteness.

+Volumes: 23

+Chapters: 233

+Published: 2015 to Present

+Genres: Comedy, Romance, School, Seinen

+Author: Akasaka Aka [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other work: Young Jump

7.Ao Haru Ride

アオハライド - Blue Spring Ride

After attracting many admirers back in middle school, which resulted in her being shunned by her female classmates, Futaba Yoshioka decided that high school will be different. Therefore, she starts acting unfeminine and indifferent to boys, allowing her to make some "friends" along the way. Little does she know, her life will take a drastic turn when her first love, Kou Mabuchi, returns after his sudden disappearance years ago in middle school. Despite his extended absence, the fond memories they shared still linger in her mind, and she wishes to return to those days. But she realizes that the sweet, gentle boy of the past has vanished, and in his place stands someone cold and pessimistic.

+Volumes: 13

+Chapters: 53

+Published: 2011 to 2015

+Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School, Shoujo, Slice of Life

+Authors: Sakisaka Io [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other work: Bessatsu Margaret

8.A Kiss, For Real

セキララにキス - Sekirara ni Kiss

Chitose Nanjou always smiles and tries to look cute to appear refined and lovable by her peers. Deep down, she feels that she is highly uninteresting and needs to keep up appearances for people not to hate her. Everyone gets fooled until she meets Itsuki Kinosuke, a boy who immediately sees past her mask and is annoyed by her character's fakeness. The only originality of the plot comes from the fact that the main setting is that of an art school, so there are often art project involves. Otherwise, welcome to one-dimensionality - I'm not complaining, sometimes you just need a fast, entertaining read. This is a very straightforward romantic manga that will make you smile at the dumbness of the protagonist and her love interest as you see them gradually fall for one another.

+Volumes: 9

+Chapters: 37

+Published: 2015 to 2019

+Genres: Romance, School, Shoujo

+Authors: Akuta Fumie [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other work: Dessert

9.Given

ギヴン

Given is a fantastic story that gives you everything a fantastic manga should: great art, a captivating plot, characters with depth, and a wide range of emotions —from that of giggling like a lunatic to actually shedding real live tears. The narrative follows four young men in a band as they go through feelings of pain, love, and self-discovery. There is no fan service, no cliché plot, no trope or fetishization of yaoi; only greatness lies between these pages, and if you’re a music fan, this might just become one of your newest favorite mangas.

+Volumes: 6

+Chapters: 39

+Published: 2013 to Present

+Genres: Drama, Romance, Yaoi

+Author: Kizu Natsuki [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other works: Cheri+

10.Horimiya

ホリミヤ

Kyouko Hori and Izumi Miyamura are both not as they appeared. The first, admired and liked by her classmates, hides the fact that she's the main houseworker and caretaker to her brother due to her parents ' frequent absence. The second, seen as an otaku loser, is actually inept at studying and hides nine piercings and a tattoo. The two meet by chance outside of school and start to develop a friendship in secret. The story is very light-hearted and wonderfully portrays the awkwardness and pains of teenagehood.

+Volumes: 16

+Chapters: 125

+Published: 2011 to 2021

+Genres: Comedy, Romance, School, Shounen, Slice of Life

+Authors: HERO [Story] + Hagiwara Daisuke [Art]

+Serialization/Other work: GFantasy

11.Koi dano Ai dano

恋だの愛だの - Like and Love and

A true slice of life manga in the sense that you won't feel like there's an actual plot but rather that you're looking into the life of teenagers in high school—no real problem to solve or life-threatening drama. Instead, we follow the life of Kanoko, a sneaky, brilliant, and sarcastic protagonist who doesn't stand out in terms of looks as she tries to revive her school's newspaper. She's aided by her best friend Tsubaki, a handsome, popular guy who's in love with her and constantly tries to make her understand this as she is entirely oblivious to his feelings. Comedy is a constant theme, but don't be fooled; plenty of situations will convey essential lessons through their portrayal.

+Volumes: 11

+Chapters: 46

+Published: 2009 to 2016

+Genres: Comedy, Romance, School, Shoujo

+Author: Tsujita Ririko [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other work: LaLa DX

12.ReLIFE

27-year-old Arata Kaizaki is given the opportunity to partake in an experiment with the aid of a mysterious pill. Swallowing it, his appearance reverts to that of a 17-year-old, and he finds himself attending high school for one year. ReLife centers around the struggle of a ‘hopeless loser’ as he tries to change the course of his life. The drawing style is very over-the-top in facial expressions and intonations, making for a few nice laughs, and the subjected depicted have some actual depth to them too.

+Volumes: 15

+Chapters: 238

+Published: 2013 to 2018

+Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School, Slice of Life

+Authors: Yayoi Sou [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other work: comico

13.High School Debut

高校デビュー - Koukou Debut

Haruna Nagashima spent her middle school years playing softball while dreaming about finding romance. In high school, she decides to take the matter into her own hands but has no idea where to begin. In comes You Komiyama, our designated popular handsome boy, with whom she makes a pact: he will coach her about love, but she must not fall in love with him. So you've probably heard about this kind of plot before, and you can probably anticipate the general direction of the story but trust me, this isn't a superficial dumb shojo. It's lighthearted in all the perfect ways with interesting characters and situations that will make appear butterflies in your stomach and smiles on your face.

+Volumes: 15

+Chapters: 62

+Published: 2003 to 2013

+Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School, Shoujo, Slice of Life

+Author: Kawahara, Kazune [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other works: Bessatsu Margaret

14.Kaichou wa Maid-sama!

会長はメイド様! - Class President is a Maid!

Seika High School was an all-boys school, but it has since turned co-ed. Misaki Ayuzawa is the first female student council president of the school, eventually earning the nickname of the "Demon President" due to her mastery of Aikido and imposed iron rule. However, Misaki harbors an embarrassing secret—she has to work at a maid café to support her family. If anybody from her school was to find out, her reputation would be utterly destroyed. And after Takumi Usui—the most popular boy at school—discovers her secret, that might just happen. Kaichou wa Maid-sama! follows their story as they spend more time together and eventually begin to understand each other's secrets.

+Volumes: 18

+Chapters: 98

+Published: 2005 to 2013

+Genres: Comedy, Romance, School, Shoujo

+Author: Fujiwara Hiro [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other work: LaLa

15.Emma

エマ- Victorian Romance Emma

In the original setting of Victorian-era England begins an emotional saga of love between two individuals of very different societal standing. Working-class maid Emma and wealthy aristocrat William Jones find themselves falling for one another. In their effort to pursue a condemned relationship, they find themselves navigating between dangerous situations involving wealth, power, and traditions of rigid societal structures and disapproving elites. All in all, this is a gripping and emotional drama to read.

+Volumes: 10

+Chapters: 72

+Published: 2001 to 2008

+Genres: Historical, Romance, Slice of Life, Seinen

+Authors: Mori Kaoru [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other works: Comic Beam

16.Hapi Mari: Happy Marriage!?

はぴまり

Poor-girl-marries-rich-guy-to-pay-off-family's-debts. That's it. That's the plot. In all seriousness, there is some profundity despite the cliche plot, particularly when it comes to depicting relationships: Bickering, small and big fights, the eruption of jealousy, and different daily struggles, as well as more complex conflicts. Through them, the characters establish stronger connections and comprehension of one another. Our main protagonists are quite interesting: Hokuto is an ego-centric flawed guy, and Chiwa doesn't tolerate any nonsense and has rough skin and a soft interior. Again, cliche, but the way their personalities interact is entertaining and refreshing: there is a level of maturity that isn't usually portrayed in such mangas.

+Volumes: 10

+Chapters: 40

+Published: 2009 to 2012

+Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Josei

+Authors: Enjouji, Maki [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other works: Petit Comic

17.Taisho Maiden Fairytale

大正処女御伽話 - Taishou Otome Otogibanashi

Tamahiko Shima is the son of a powerful and wealthy family. Blessed with fortune since his childhood, he grew up wanting nothing but affection from his distant family. After losing his mother and crippling his dominant arm in an accident, he falls into despair and is cast aside by his father for his handicap. Condemned to live isolated in the countryside where he would not bring shame to his family, he resigned himself to dying alone—until Yuzuki Tachibana appears on his doorstep, proclaiming that his father sent her to be his bride. She brings a feeling of springtime into his dreary life, gradually healing the deep emotional scars of his youth. Their lives slowly intertwine as they taste the fruits of their first love.

+Volumes: 5

+Chapters: 42

+Published: 2015 to 2017

+Genres: Comedy, Historical, Romance, Shounen, Slice of Life

+Author: Kirioka Sana [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other works: Jump SQ.

18.Machida-Kun no Sekai

町田くんの世界 - The world of Machida-kun

Hajime Machida is an entirely average teenager, not particularly handsome or intelligent, friendless or popular. Yet, he is adored by his family, friends, and classmates due to one particular trait: his kindness. The originality of this manga stems from its lack of drama and problems; here lies only sweetness and calm. The plot is one of daily life and encounters where Machida displays his helpful nature without any exaggeration. As he interacts with people and experiences new situations, he learns more about himself and his feelings. The character development is fantastic, the story is well written, and the manga feels genuine and touching. Romance doesn't play a central role but instead acts as an important piece of the overall plot.

+Volumes: 7

+Chapters: 28

+Published: 2013 to 2018

+Genres: School, Shoujo

+Author: Andou Yuki [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other works: Bessatsu Margaret

19.Ao no Flag

青のフラッグ- Blue Flag

At first glance, this seems like another love triangle story. At second glance, it still is, but with much more depth than what you'd expect. This manga takes a deep dive into the concept of friendship and relationship, self-perceptions, sexuality, and morality. The story revolves around Taichi Ichinose, Touma Mita, and Futaba Kuze, each character receiving a great deal of development, and the overall plot going in a direction you would not expect it to.

+Volumes: 8

+Chapters: 54

+Published: 2017 to 2020

+Genres: Mystery - Drama - Horror - Supernatural -Psychological - Seinen

+Author: KAITO [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other work: Shounen Jump+

20.Lovely★Complex

ラブ★コン

When the 172 cm Risa Koizumi learns that her nemesis, 156 cm Atsushi Ootani, is romantically interested in her friend, she decides to team up with him since she also has feelings for his friend. Unluckily, their crushes fall for each other instead. Determined to find new love, they decide to cheer each other on while maintaining their usual dynamic of constant bickering. Although they continually deny it, Risa and Ootani are more similar than they like to admit: they both have unusual heights, failing grades, identical tastes in food, and a tendency to act extremely childish. Together, they inspire laughter among their peers as a so-called comedic duo.

+Volumes: 17

+Chapters: 68

+Published: 2001 to 2007

+Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School, Shoujo

+Author: Nakahara Aya [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other work: Bessatsu Margaret

21.Strobe Edge

ストロボ・エッジ - Colorless Dreamer

Strobe edge follows the story of high school student Ninako Kinoshita who has never experienced love. Lo and behold, in walks, Ichinose Ren, the quiet but popular boy at her school, whom she catches feelings for, confesses to, and promptly gets rejected. The strong point of Strobe Edge is not in the originality of its story but instead in its depiction of the ebbs and flows of love and heartache: unspoken feelings, confession, anger, sadness, acceptance, and ultimately perhaps, letting go and starting anew.

+Volumes: 10

+Chapters: 43

+Published: 2007 to 2010

+Genres: Drama, Romance, School, Shoujo

+Author: Sakisaka Io [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other work: Bessatsu Margaret

22.MARS

Mars's main plot has been explored many times: a boy on the wrong side of the tracks meets a shy artist girl, and they both fall for one another. What makes it stand out from the lot is its high degree of authenticity. The way the characters fall for each other is captivating: you watch them meet, dislike each other strongly, get tossed at one another by the randomness of life, and slowly learn to like and later on fall in love. This romance manga manages to tell a love story exceptionally well, straightforwardly treating facets of the genre that are usually left to the imagination of readers: sex is sex, psychological issues are psychological issues, no extreme twists or 'hiding things under the carpet.' It is straightforward yet incredibly refreshing.

+Volumes: 15

+Chapter: 59

+Published: 1996 to 2000

+Genres: Drama, Romance, Shoujo, Slice of Life, Psychological

+Authors: Souryo Fuyumi [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other work: Bessatsu Friend

23.Ore Monogatari!!

俺物語!! - My Love Story!!

Ore Monogatari is a breath of fresh air and originality in the romance genre. While the female love interest is cute and checks all the usual boxes, the male love interest is not handsome at all, a particularity in mangas. But, what is more interesting than that is his complete lack of 'toxic masculinity' traits: despite his intimidating physique and look, he is kind and soft, emphasizes communication, always treats people right, and is willing to learn. This manga manages to replace the toxicity of the romance genre with comedy, tugging of the heart, cuteness, and well-crafted drama, which is a welcomed change.

+Volumes: 13

+Chapters: 52

+Published: 2011 to 2016

+Genres: Comedy, Romance, Shoujo

+Authors: Kawahara, Kazune [Story] + Aruko [Art]

+Serialization/Other work: Bessatsu Margaret

24.Ice Guy and the Cool Female Colleague

氷属性男子とクールな同僚女子 - Koori Zokusei Danshi to Cool na Douryou Joshi

Himuro is a typical Japanese office worker, but one fact makes him stand out: he comes from a race of supernatural beings with strange powers. As he cannot fully control his powers, he sometimes turns his environment into the Arctic, making it snow whenever he is in deep concentration or lowering the temperature and turning things into ice whenever he is in turmoil. Contrary to his powers, Himuro is quite warm and kind. He also has a soft spot for one of his colleagues, Fuyutuski, a calm and elegant woman who always seems to look out for him and offer solutions to the problems his power cause. His feelings for her sometimes lead to raging snowstorms in the office, but Fuyutuski doesn't seem to mind. This is a pretty simple romance manga with a cute and entertaining story

+Chapters: 30

+Published: 2019 to Present

+Genres: Action - Mystery - Horror - Sci-Fi Psychological

+Authors: Tonogaya, Miyuki [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other works: None

25.Kimi ni Todoke

君に届け - From Me to You

This hugely popular romance manga tells the story of 15-year-old Sawako Kuronuma, an ordinary sweet girl with a contrastingly terrifying appearance. Her looks lead her to have a bad reputation in class as people label her as 'evil' and 'ghost-like.'' This immensely lowers her self-esteem and turns her into a timid and quiet person. At some point, she meets Kazehaya, a classmate who will slowly cheer her on and carefully encourage her to make friends and come out of her shell. Albeit slow-paced when it comes to the relationship's maturation into romance, there are more than enough scenes which will leave you with butterflies in your stomach.

+Volumes: 30

+Chapters: 125

+Published: 2005 to 2017

+Genres: Romance, School, Shoujo, Slice of Life

+Author: Shiina Karuho [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other work: Bessatsu Margaret

26.Sensei Can't Teach Me About Love

先生は恋を教えられない - Sensei wa Koi wo Oshierarenai

School romances between teachers and students tend to have a bad reputation (for obvious reasons), but this one is as sweet, refreshing, and non-toxic as it gets. Ryo Arase is a lazy high school student that struggles to juggle between school, part-time jobs, and the shores that come with living alone. Unbeknownst to everyone, he's also going out with his teacher, Rinko Yoshitaka. Although she loves him and is committed to him, Rinko is actually a very strict and no-nonsense teacher and refuses to let things get physical between them, swearing that part of their relationship off until Arase graduates.

+Volumes: 3

+Chapters: 37

+Published: 2018

+Genres: Comedy, Romance, School, Shounen, Slice of Life

+Authors: Minamoto, Motomi [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other works: Gessan

27.Nodame Cantabile

のだめカンタービレ

Shinichi Chiaki is a perfectionist and the son of a famous pianist. He's in his fourth year at Momogaoka College of Music, hoping to make his secret dream of being a conductor come true. But his dream is hindered by his fear of flying which keeps him stranded in Japan. One night, he passes out and is taken in by Megumi "Nodame" Noda, a gifted pianist that's also very clumsy and eccentric. Despite the odds, Chiaki is drawn to her as she reminds him of the initial love he held for music.

+Volumes: 25

+Chapters: 150

+Published: 2001 to 2010

+Genres: Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life, Josei

+Author: Ninomiya Tomoko [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other work: Kiss

28.Noragami

ノラガミ - Noragami: Stray God

Yato, a minor deity without worshippers, is on a mission: to accumulate enough wealth to acquire his own shrine. To do so, he takes on odd jobs at five yen a piece, but his troubles are compounded when his weapon partner, or Shinki, decides to leave him. One day, Yato spots a missing cat, and in an effort to catch it, he finds himself in the path of an oncoming vehicle. Hiyori Iki, a nearby girl, valiantly pushes him out of the way, but in doing so, her spirit is knocked free from her body. Yato takes it upon himself to restore Hiyori to her rightful state, but he needs a new Shinki to do it. Although not strictly romantic, this manga is filled with moments of warmth and suspense, which will delight fans of supernatural and fantasy who also like romance.

+Volumes: 21

+Chapters: 92

+Published: 2010 to Present

+Genres: Action, Fantasy, Romance, Shounen, Supernatural

+Authors: Adachitoka [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other works: Shounen Magazine (Monthly)

29.Orange

－未来－-orange: Mirai

Orange is a slice-of-life with an equal mix of depression and romance. Here, Naho Takamiya receives a letter from her 26-year-old future self. The message informs her of her future life, filled with regrets, as well as gives her information about a new transfer student, Kakeru Naruse, who seemingly commits suicide at some point during her school year. With these details at hand, Naho attempts to change both her future and that of Kakeru. This is a deliciously bittersweet manga so prepare for some heartache.

+Volumes: 6

+Chapters: 31

+Published: 2012 to 2017

+Genres: Drama, Romance, School, Sci-Fi, Shoujo

+Author: Takano Ichigo [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other works: Monthly Action

30.Oboreru Knife

溺れるナイフ - Drowning Love

Oboreru Knife tells the story of Natsume, a sixth-grade girl who moves from Tokyo to a town in the countryside. There, she meets a boy named Kouichirou there, and love begins to bloom. This romance manga captures the essence of emotion, love, and mystery. The plot is packed with suspense and delves into the protagonist's personality and life goals. It also brings forth the reality of a teenager's fragile heart. Get ready for an incredibly absorbing tale full of heartwarming moments and gripping turns.

+Volumes: 17

+Chapters: 64

+Published: 2004 to 2013

+Genres: Drama, Romance, School, Shoujo

+Authors: +Authors: George, Asakura [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other works: Bessatsu Friend

31.Wotakoi: Love is Hard for an Otaku

ヲタクに恋は難しい - It's Difficult to Love an Otaku

Narumi Momose is a young woman who loves all things anime and manga. She's a closet otaku, especially into boys' love - but when her partner (and co-worker) discovers her hobbies and breaks up with her, she quits her job and joins a new company. There, she reconnects with a childhood friend: Hirotaka, a blunt gaming otaku. While they're drinking after work, Hirotaka tells Narumi to find someone who understands her hobbies - but she's wary. Could a relationship between two otakus work? Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii aims to answer this question through its hilarious and lighthearted plot that juggles stories of balancing work, relationships, and hobbies.

+Volumes: 11

+Chapters: 70

+Published: 2015 to 2021

+Genres: Comedy, Romance

+Authors: Fujita [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other work: Comic POOL

32.My Little Monster

となりの怪物くん - Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun

Shizuku Mizutani is apathetic, withdrawn, and seems to only care about her grades. Her upbringing made her have a cold outlook on life, and she has a tough time understanding relationships and people. One day, she meets Haru Yoshida, a boy labeled as a troublemaker. Although he is not much different from her as he also has trouble understanding his peers, the two develop an unlikely friendship that slowly progresses into a world full of indescribable feelings and newfound colors.

+Volumes: 13

+Chapters: 55

+Published: 2008 to 2013

+Genres: Comedy, Romance, School, Shoujo

+Authors: Robico [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other work: Dessert

33.Bokura ga Ita

僕等がいた - We Were There

Nana Takahashi, a 15-year-old girl, struggles to keep up with everyone else's conversations and never remembers people's names, but does her best to participate in the daily social life at school. When she meets Motoharu Yano, the most popular guy in school, her dislike for him is instant because of his casual and incredibly laid-back behavior. Little does she know, Yano has struggles of his own. Despite her initial resistance to him, she eventually develops a deep affection for Yano (because this is a romance manga, lol) and is determined to be there for him. Bokura Ga Ita is an enthralling tale of how lives can be intertwined and how the characters, with their unique personalities, can teach us all a thing or two about life and love.

+Volumes: 16

+Chapters: 70

+Published: 2016 to 2019

+Genres: Drama, Romance, Shoujo, Slice of Life

+Authors: Obata Yuuki [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other work: Betsucomi

34.YONA OF THE DAWN

暁のヨナ - Akatsuki no Yona

Synopsis

+Volumes: 35

+Chapters: 212

+Published: 2009 to Present

+Genres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo

+Authors: Kusanagi Mizuho [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other work: Hana to Yume

35.DAYTIME SHOOTING STAR

ひるなかの流星 - Hirunaka no Ryuusei

Synopsis

+Volumes: 12

+Chapters: 86

+Published: 2011 to 2014

+Genres: Comedy, Romance, School, Shoujo, Slice of Life

+Authors: Yamamori Mika [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other work: Margaret

36.Last Game

ラストゲーム - Hidamari no Niwa

Nothing is beyond Naoto Yanagi, heir to the Yanagi business conglomerate. Idolized for his athletic and intellectual competence, looks and wealth, Naoto lived like a king during his elementary school days—then entered Mikoto Kujou, a plain, gloomy-looking transfer student. But despite having just arrived at his school, she completely eclipsed him in everything by consistently scoring top marks in exams and placing first in athletic events. After a brief confrontation with her that left him shocked, Naoto vowed to outdo her no matter the cost. Ten years later, they are now students attending the same college. Having failed to defeat Mikoto throughout middle and high school, Naoto decides they will have one last game: if he can make Mikoto fall in love with him and then break her heart, it will be his victory.

+Volumes: 11

+Chapters: 66

+Published: 2011 to 2016

+Genres: Comedy, Romance, Shoujo

+Authors: Amano Shinobu [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other work: LaLa

37.Snow White with the Red Hair

赤髪の白雪姫 - Akagami no Shirayuki-hime

Synopsis

+Volumes: 24

+Chapters: 124

+Published: 2006 to Present

+Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo

+Authors: Akizuki Sorata [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other work: LaLa DX

38.Omoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare

思い、思われ、ふり、ふられ - Love Me, Love Me Not

Synopsis

+Volumes: 12

+Chapters: 48

+Published: 2015 to 2019

+Genres: Drama, Romance, School, Shoujo

+Authors: Sakisaka Io [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other work: Bessatsu Margaret

39.Nettaigyo wa Yuki ni Kogareru

熱帯魚は雪に焦がれる - A Tropical Fish Yearns For Snow

Synopsis

+Volumes: 9

+Chapters: 34

+Published: 2017 to 2021

+Genres: School, Shoujo Ai, Slice of Life, Seinen

+Authors: Hagino,Makoto [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other work: Dengeki Maoh

40.Sunadokei

砂時計 - Sand Chronicles

Synopsis

+Volumes: 10

+Chapters: 21

+Published: 2003 to 2006

+Genres: Shoujo

+Authors: Ashihara Hinako [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other work: Betsucomi

41.Harumatsu Bokura

春待つ僕ら - Waiting for Spring

Shy and reserved, Mitsuki Haruno leads a friendless life at school and her only moments of inner peace come from working at a cafe that none of her classmates visit. Until one day, in walks her school’s four heartthrobs basketball players. First seemingly arrogant, the five eventually knit together a tight friendship, and Mitsuki’s solitude comes to an end. Don’t expect a harem-like manga with this one, as in most romance manga, Mitsuki ‘‘only’’ has two love interests - which is more than I currently have by two.

+Volumes: 14

+Chapters: 61

+Published: 2014 to 2020

+Genres: Romance, School, Shoujo

+Authors: Anashin [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other work: Dessert

42.Love So Life: A Slice of Life Babysitter Romance

Calling all lovers of fluffy over-the-top-Kawai shoujo series. Meet Shiharu, a young orphaned teenager who gets hired to babysit twins currently living with their very handsome uncle. The premises are original since they differ from your typical slice-of-life school romance. And if you like kids, you’re in for a special treat as they don’t serve as just a backdrop to the story: they grow and develop with the protagonist and bring forth a lot of interesting character development.

+Volumes: 17

+Chapters: 111

+Published: 2008 to 2015

+Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Shoujo, Slice of Life

+Authors: Kouchi Kaede [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other work: Hana to Yume

43.Wolf Girl & Black Prince

オオカミ少女と黒王子 - Ookami Shoujo to Kuro Ouji

Some people hate this one because the relationship is a bit toxic, but let us all take a proverbial chill pill and remind ourselves that this is a manga. If you ask a random guy to be your fake boyfriend to pretend like you’re in a relationship in from of your friends (which conveniently is a good example as well as the plot of this manga), and he ends up being quite handsome and swoon-worthy but also sometimes treats you like a dog in real life: dump him. But if you live in a black and white world with perfect hairdos and big eyes, by all means, continue your scheme and let us be entertained as he slowly but surely falls in love with you.

+Volumes: 16

+Chapters: 67

+Published: 2011 to 2016

+Genres: Comedy, Romance, School, Shoujo

+Authors: Hatta Ayuko [Story & Art]

+Serialization/Other work: Bessatsu Margaret