Something about sugary sweet romances just hit different.
And even when the romances are less sweet and a little angsty, they're still great. A good love story never gets old, and these manga can prove it. Whether what you seek is pure fluff or something with drama, the manga in this list will have you feeling all the feels.
15. Will You Marry Me Again if You are Reborn?
Toranosuke and Kaoru are a happily married couple and have been together for over 20 years. Unfortunately, Toranosuke is in poor health, and as Kaoru keeps him company in the hospital they reminisce over past memories. As they look back at their past, it is shown how their powerful love affected the people around them.
You'll like Will You Marry Me Again if You are Reborn?
- You like heartwarming reads
- You like episodic manga
- You like romcoms
14. Hibi ChouChou
Suiren has just entered high school, and her good looks and quiet personality have earned her the nickname Flower of the Mountain. She becomes interested in Kouha, one of her classmates who’s unaffected by her breathtaking appearance. Though Suiren struggles to talk with others, she finds herself wanting to get to know him.
You’ll like HIbi ChouChou if…
- You like coming of age stories
- You like slow burn romances
- You like stories with emphasis on character development
13. Zense Coupling
This manga focuses on four different couples who have all been reincarnated. However, not all of them have their memories from their past life, which makes getting back together a little tricky. And even for the couples where both have their past memories, there’s still hurdles in the way of their romance
You’ll like Zense Coupling if…
- You like reincarnation manga
- You like happy endings
- You like stories with many main characters
12. Kawaii Hito
For his entire life Hanazono has been rejected because of his scary face, but one day when delivering flowers he meets Suzuki. After he offers her some helpful advice, she realizes she likes him. The two end up together, and spend a lot of time having happy, fluffy moments.
You’ll like Kawaii Hito if…
- You like insane amounts of fluff
- You like super sweet reads
- You like slice of life romcoms
11. It’s Not Meguro-san’s First Time
One day Koga confesses to Meguro, a popular girl at his school, and surprisingly she says yes! Her next words are, “I’m not a virgin,” which surprises him even more. As they date, Koga gains confidence and Meguro learns how to become her own person.
You’ll like It’s Not Meguro-san’s First Time if…
- You like romance stories set in highschool
- You like watching characters grow
- You like likeable characters
10. Kanojo ni Naru Hi
Miyoshi and Mamiya are childhood friends who’ve always had fun competing against each other, but one day Mamiya collapses from an illness and has to be hospitalized. To Miyoshi’s surprise, when Mamiya comes back to school he has become genetically female and has decided to try living like a girl. Now Miyoshi is forced to confront the fact he may have feelings for Mamiya, and he doesn’t know if it’s because of Mamiya’s recent transition or if they’ve always been there.
You’ll like Kanojo ni Naru Hi if…
- You like unique plotlines
- You like friends to lovers
- You like strong female characters
9. Yona of the Dawn
After her father is killed by the cousin she is in love with, Princess Yona of Kouka is forced to flee the palace with her loyal bodyguard Hak. Having only ever lived a simple life of luxury, Yona is lost and above all confused. In order to save her kingdom, Yona and Hak travel in search of the four dragon warriors of legend, and as they journey they begin to learn that life in Kouka is not as perfect as Yona thought.
You’ll like Yona of the Dawn if…
- You like strong female leads
- You like character growth
- You like action fantasy manga
8. A Bride’s Story
20 year old Amir Halgal is sent to her neighboring town to marry 12 year old Karluk Eihon. Though their relationship was a bit awkward at first, it doesn’t take long for them to develop feelings of love and respect. The story explores the many cultures and traditions of Central Asia through the story of Amir and Karluk as well as other couples.
You’ll like A Bride’s Story if…
- You like historical romances
- You like stories that explore different cultures
- You like romance stories with multiple couples
7. Horimiya
Kyouko Hori and Izumi Miyamura are high school students leading double lives. One is a popular student hiding the reality that they’re always busy because of a family situation, and the other is a glasses-wearing nerd who also happens to have piercings and a tattoo. When these two students meet they become fast friends, and soon more than friends.
You’ll like Horimiya if…
- You like relaxing reads
- You like romcoms
- You like fun characters
6. Maid-Sama
Misaki Ayuzawa is the headstrong, overachieving student council president who’s hiding the fact she works part time at a maid cafe to make ends meet at home. When her school’s most popular student Takumi Usui finds out her secret, she fears it’s all over for her. Usui is actually willing to keep her secret under wraps, surprisingly, but at what cost?
You’ll like Maid-Sama if…
- You like classic shoujo tropes
- You like tsunderes
- You like maid outfits
5. Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You
Sawako Kuronuma looks like a character straight out of a horror movie, but really she’s just shy and misunderstood. It’s her dream to be able to fit in with her classmates, and somehow, to her surprise, she’s able to befriend the most popular boy in her school! Suddenly Sawako’s high school life has gotten a lot more interesting as she begins to make friends as well as enemies.
You’ll like Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You if…
- You like misunderstood main characters
- You like romance and drama
- You like slower paced stories
4. Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku
Narumi Momose and Hirotaka Nifuji are childhood friends who just happen to be working at the same place. Both of them also happen to be hard core otaku, which is something they’d prefer to keep secret because it makes it hard for them to get a love life. One day while drinking after work, they have an idea: go out with each other because that way, there’ll be nothing to hide.
You’ll like Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku if…
- You can relate to otaku culture and enjoy otaku references
- You can relate to workplace culture
- You enjoy manga with older characters
3. Kaguya-sama: Love is War
School council president Miyuki Shirogane and vice president Kaguya Shinomiya are the top dogs of the prestigious Shuchiin Academy and just so happen to have feelings for each other. However, they both think that the first one to confess their feelings will have “lost,” so they’re stuck trying to trick each other into confessing first. The two geniuses will have to put their brains to work if they want to emerge the victor of the war.
You’ll like Kaguya-sama: Love is War if…
- You like highschool romcoms
- You like endearing and relatable characters
- You like plots with intense and creative strategizing
2. Fruits Basket
Tooru Honda is about as unlucky as unlucky gets, but rather than letting her misfortunes dampen her spirits, she does her best to always stay bright and upbeat. She’s a homeless orphan, but when they find her camping out on their grounds, the mysterious Souma family decides to take her in. When Tooru accidentally discovers the family’s secret, she finds herself roped into their struggles all while she must deal with her own issues.
You’ll like Fruits Basket if…
- You like supernatural comedies
- You like stories that go from lighthearted to dark
- You like wholesome characters
1. Ouran High School Host Club
Haruhi is attending Ouran High School, a school for the richest of the rich and elite members of society, on a scholarship. While looking for a place to study, she wanders into the room of the school’s host club, a club run by six outrageously rich and good looking guys, and breaks a vase worth $80,000. To pay back her massive debt, Haruhi has to go undercover as a guy and work for the club where she learns just how far apart the worlds of the rich and the poor are.
You’ll like Ouran HIgh School Host Club if…
- You like extravagant and diverse characters
- You like stories with a variety of events
- You like reverse harems
