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Romantic Subtext is a narrative which can at first appear to be Romance. These plots feature one or more main couples which seem to have romantic interest in each other, and whose relationship(s) will be central to the main story. However, while the story will set the couple up for heartwarming or embarrassing moments, these encounters will not lead to any significant romantic development, and the characters will not strive to deepen the relationship beyond a certain boundary.
Some early indicators of Romantic Subtext include a missing emotional throughline (lack of personal reflection which allows the characters to understand their feelings and share these with the audience) and a lack of any conflict which will deepen or drive the relationship apart. Almost always, Romantic Subtext is a theme under the Comedy genre and these stories have plots designed to uplift the audience with positive emotion or amusement.
Not to be confused with Romantic Sideplot, where a Romance narrative is side story to another main genre plot (e.g. Action or Adventure). Romance and Romantic Subtext are mutually exclusive by definition. Harem and Reverse Harem may fall into a similar pattern of absent romantic development, but will not be double-tagged.
Shouya Ishida, a mischievous elementary school student, finds himself troubled by deaf transfer student Shouko Nishimiya. Despite her genuine attempts to befriend her new classmates, Shouko only proves herself to be an annoyance for Shouya and his friends, provoking them to ridicule her at any possible chance. Soon enough, their taunts turn into constant assault—yet the teachers heartlessly remain apathetic to the situation. Shouya's misdeeds are finally stopped when Shouko transfers to another school. Denying their involvement, the entire class puts the blame on Shouya. As the new victim of bullying, Shouya gradually becomes meek and reclusive, being treated with contempt and disregard for years to come. Now a high school student, Shouya meets Shouko again for the first time in five years. Still tormented by his past actions, Shouya is determined to make amends for his mistakes and confront his trauma—even if he must face arduous obstacles along the way. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen
Kaguya-sama: Love is War
Considered a genius due to having the highest grades in the country, Miyuki Shirogane leads the prestigious Shuchiin Academy's student council as its president, working alongside the beautiful and wealthy vice president Kaguya Shinomiya. The two are often regarded as the perfect couple by students despite them not being in any sort of romantic relationship. However, the truth is that after spending so much time together, the two have developed feelings for one another; unfortunately, neither is willing to confess, as doing so would be a sign of weakness. With their pride as elite students on the line, Miyuki and Kaguya embark on a quest to do whatever is necessary to get a confession out of the other. Through their daily antics, the battle of love begins! [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Komi-san wa, Comyushou desu.
Komi Can't Communicate
It's Shouko Komi's first day at the prestigious Itan Private High School, and she has already risen to the status of the school's Madonna. With long black hair and a tall, graceful appearance, she captures the attention of anyone who comes across her. There's just one problem though—despite her popularity, Shouko is terrible at communicating with others. Hitohito Tadano is your average high school boy. With his life motto of "read the situation and make sure to stay away from trouble," he quickly finds that sitting next to Shouko has made him the enemy of everyone in his class! One day, knocked out by accident, Hitohito later wakes up to the sound of Shouko's "meow." He lies that he heard nothing, causing Shouko to run away. But before she can escape, Hitohito surmises that Shouko is not able to talk to others easily—in fact, she has never been able to make a single friend. Hitohito resolves to help Shouko with her goal of making one hundred friends so that she can overcome her communication disorder. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san
Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro
High schooler Hayase Nagatoro loves to spend her free time doing one thing, and that is to bully her Senpai! After Nagatoro and her friends stumble upon the aspiring artist's drawings, they find enjoyment in mercilessly bullying the timid Senpai. Nagatoro resolves to continue her cruel game and visits him daily so that she can force Senpai into doing whatever interests her at the time, especially if it makes him uncomfortable. Slightly aroused by and somewhat fearful of Nagatoro, Senpai is constantly roped into her antics as his interests, hobbies, appearance, and even personality are used against him as she entertains herself at his expense. As time goes on, Senpai realizes that he doesn't dislike Nagatoro's presence, and the two of them develop an uneasy friendship as one patiently puts up with the antics of the other. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Engrossed in the family business of traditional doll making, Wakana Gojou is a reserved high school freshman without friends. Harboring painful memories of a childhood friend's disdain toward his interest, Gojou cannot relate to his classmates and their pastimes, eventually isolating himself. Gojou has yet to perfect his crafting of dolls' faces, but is exceptionally skilled at making their clothes. His finesse with the sewing machine is soon discovered by his beautiful classmate Marin Kitagawa, whose boldness and honesty Gojou both admires and envies. Instantly, she shares with Gojou her own hobby: she likes to cosplay as characters from erotic video games. However, Kitagawa cannot sew her own costumes, leading her to seek Gojou's expertise. Now, as he is dragged along to the charming girl's endless cosplay-related affairs, Kitagawa becomes his first friend who fully accepts him. Thus, although polar opposites, their relationship slowly blossoms through their aptitude in helping each other in the intricate world of cosplay. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Mitsuha Miyamizu is a high school girl living in the countryside town of Itomori. She yearns for a life in Tokyo as she is sick of living in the countryside. At the same time, Taki Tachibana, a high school student, lives in Tokyo and has a great interest in architecture, aiming to become an urban planner in the near future. One day, Mitsuha dreams of herself as a boy living a life in the dense capital, while Taki dreams of living as a girl in the rural town of Itomori. As time passes by, the two discover that these are not just dreams, but that they actually swap bodies upon falling asleep! Kimi no Na wa. revolves around Mitsuha and Taki as they experience the supernatural. With both of them working together to deal with the strange phenomenon, how will this impact their everyday life? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san
Teasing Master Takagi-san
With a smirk, the mischievous middle school boy Nishikata glances over at Takagi, the girl seated next to him in class. He has just devised a master plan to finally get back at her for all the merciless teasing inflicted upon him. As he is about to set his plan into motion, Takagi intervenes with a single comment that halts Nishikata right in his tracks. She had turned the tables on him yet again. "If you blush, you lose." That has been the unwritten rule set between the two ever since they encountered one another in middle school. Day after day, loss after loss, Nishikata strives to see Takagi red with embarrassment, but his futile attempts are only met by further ridicule. Beyond this vicious cycle of trying to outwit one another, will their relationship ever evolve? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
High school student Junta Shiraishi has a simple goal—to live a fulfilling youth. However, achieving this goal appears to be harder than expected, as everyone in his surroundings often fails to notice him due to his lack of presence. In fact, Shiraishi's lack of presence is so severe that people think his seat in class is always empty, and mistakenly assume that he often skips school. There is even a weird rumor spreading around in class, claiming that those who successfully spot Shiraishi will be blessed with good fortune for the day. So far, the only person who notices his existence is Nagisa Kubo, the girl seated next to him. Unfortunately for him though, Kubo likes to tease him on a daily basis and often puts him into unprecedented and nerve-wracking situations. However, as Kubo's playful antics continue to involve the reluctant Shiraishi, he may soon discover that his youth might not be as boring as he initially thought. [Written by MAL Rewrite] Included one-shot: Volume 6: Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai (pilot)
Hiding in the school toilet, Daichi Shinagawa curses upon the fact that his idle high school life is suddenly interrupted by an annoying presence—the class representative Hana Adachi. Unfortunately for the delinquent, the eccentric Adachi enters the male washroom without hesitation and discovers his hiding spot in a flash. Going on a field trip with his classmates is the least of Shinagawa's concerns, but that is the very thing that Adachi would not give up on. By hook or crook, she insists that everyone in the class attend the trip, including the reluctant Shinagawa. To make matters worse, despite his constant rejection Adachi would keep following Shinagawa even after school has ended. However, after an encounter with a pair of purse snatchers, Shinagawa soon learns that Adachi has an unexpected side to her, and is soon thrust into chaotic school life filled with her inescapable antics. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Seto is a completely ordinary and somewhat boring high school student; but for whatever reason, his delinquent classmate Anjou just won't leave him alone! The serious Seto and energetic Anjou make an unexpected duo, but Anjou doesn't seem to mind the contrast, as she has too much fun bullying Seto. Seto, on the other hand, is unable to deal with Anjou's shenanigans; he doesn't seem to realize that his humorous reactions are precisely the reason Anjou enjoys his company. But how much of her flirting is really just an act? Yancha Gal no Anjou-san follows the entertaining daily antics of these two polar opposites, as playful teasing evolves into a treasured relationship. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Miku Okazaki is a "gal": a fun-loving high school student who expresses herself through bleached hair, sexy clothes, and heaps of accessories. Unfortunately, she's also flunking every class. When she asks her Home Economics teacher, Yabe Shinji, to help her bake bribery cookies for her disappointed teachers, she finds a new excitement in that small success–and Shinji is moved by her enthusiasm. Shinji decides to start a cooking club to better connect with his students, and Miku is first in line to join! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
Third-year college student Shinichi Sakurai simply wants to spend his days in peace. Instead, he ends up spending most of his time with his lively and well-endowed junior, Hana Uzaki. Worried that her gloomy-faced senior will spend his college years all alone like he did during high school, Uzaki takes it upon herself to fill Sakurai's days with excitement, constantly dragging him around to hang out with her. Through their shared experiences, the spirited Uzaki shows her reclusive senior that spending time with friends can be worthwhile. And although Sakurai finds Uzaki's endless teasing to be a great annoyance, he continues to enjoy the days they spend together—many ending in some hilariously misleading situations. Uzaki-chan wa Asobitai! is a slice-of-life story following the comedic antics of Sakurai and Uzaki who, despite having polar opposite personalities, develop an odd but charming relationship. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Ooyama is a timid high school student who lives on his own, but it has not appeared that way lately. After forcing herself into his apartment on a whim, Riko Akutsu has claimed Ooyama's bedroom as her after-school hangout spot. The delinquent girl from his class enjoys taking naps in his bed, reading all of his manga, and consuming his snacks and drinks. To make matters worse, this is an everyday routine, leaving Ooyama to constantly deal with her antics. Despite wishing Akutsu would go home, Ooyama's attempts to make her leave are futile, especially with his teenage mind falling prey to her arousing behavior. In due time, however, the mischievous teasing in their unusual relationship changes as the two grow comfortable in each other's presence. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Soredemo Ayumu wa Yosetekuru
When Will Ayumu Make His Move?
On a whim, first-year Ayumu Tanaka quits the Kendo Club to join the illegitimate Shogi Club. Urushi Yaotome, the president of the club and a master of shogi, is thrilled to finally have a playing partner. As Ayumu's upperclassman, Urushi endeavors to be his shogi mentor and student role model. Too often, however, she finds herself blushing with embarrassment! Stone-faced and honest, Ayumu sees no issue with calling Urushi "cute." Although Ayumu likes her, he refrains from confessing and promises himself to first beat her in a game of shogi. Through school life and shogi games, the two students have many hilarious and heart-warming adventures. Ayumu enjoys every second with Urushi, but he is still a long way from beating her in shogi. With the commitment he made to himself, will Ayumu ever get the chance to confess his feelings to Urushi? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Igarashi Futuba's new job would be great if her senpai, Takeda Harumi, wasn't so incredibly annoying! Futuba hates his laugh, she hates how big he is, and she really hates that he treats her like a little kid. Just because Futuba is short and looks young doesn't make her a kid, and just because she spends so much time with Takeda doesn't mean she sees him as anything but an annoying senpai... or does she?! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
Reina Aharen, a small and cute student with a quiet voice, is quite bad at determining distance and personal space. Sometimes she's inches away from your face, and at other times, miles too far! The only one who tries to understand her antics is Raidou Matsuboshi, who is seated beside her in class. He has a menacing face, but in reality, he is a kind boy with an imagination that can run wild at times. Aharen-san wa Hakarenai follows the peculiar pair as their odd friendship starts to blossom when Raidou picks up Aharen's eraser for her. She misinterprets his gesture and now believes them to be best friends, showing how the simplest of things can prove to be the most complicated of challenges for them. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Kenji Kazama—the leader of an eponymous three-man gang—plans to take over Fujou High and make his legend known to all. However, when his first act of delinquency misfires, he finds himself coerced into the Game Development Club. There, he meets four eccentric girls: tyrannical student council president Chitose Karasuyama, listless club advisor Minami Oosawa, bubbly first-year Sakura Mizukami, and the petite club president and not-so-secret school terror Roka Shibasaki—all of whom are fully intent of keeping him there lest their club be disbanded due to lack of members. Though Kenji would love nothing more than to escape, his attempts to do so not only further entangle him in the club’s affairs but with their enemies as well, who are just as peculiar as his clubmates, if not more so. Yet as the club's shenanigans continue, Kenji seems to be unaware of one thing: he may actually be enjoying himself. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Dosanko Gal wa Namara Menkoi
Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!
Tsubasa Natsukawa has just moved from Tokyo to Hokkaido, in the middle of winter. Not quite appreciating how far apart towns are in the country, he gets off the taxi at the next town over from his destination so he can see the sights around his home. But he is shocked when he learns the "next town" is a 3 hour walk away. But he also meets a cute Dosanko (born and raised in Hokkaido) gyaru named Minami Fuyuki who is braving negative 8 degree weather in the standard gyaru outfit of short skirts and bare legs! (Source: MU)
Suki na Ko ga Megane wo Wasureta
The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses
As the deskmate of Ai Mie, Kaede Komura always has his attention fixed on her. Attracted by her cute charms, all he wishes for is that she would look at him with those beautiful eyes beneath her glasses. But just a few days after making her acquaintance, Kaede notices something different about Ai: her eyes are squinting and her glasses are missing. Nonetheless, he still finds her adorable! Unexpectedly, Ai has a tendency to forget her glasses. Having terrible vision, she has difficulty going through her day at school. Thankfully, Kaede is more than willing to help her. As Ai starts relying on him, Kaede's feelings for her grow even more. Likewise, despite her short-sightedness, Kaede slowly becomes the person Ai always hopes to see. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Kyoutaro Ichikawa may look like your average middle school student, but in his heart, he dreams of murder. Thus, it is no surprise that the one he wants to kill the most is never far off from his mind: the class idol, Anna Yamada. Reading alone in his beloved school library, he inadvertently begins to rendezvous with Yamada, who comes to secretly gorge on her beloved candies and sweets. Through their interactions, Ichikawa discovers just how much of a ditz Yamada is, and cannot help but support her from the sidelines. Meanwhile, Yamada herself cannot help but tease Ichikawa relentlessly due to his flustered reactions. With an array of heartwarming daily interactions, the distant bond between the two grows into something more than just library acquaintances. Perhaps, in time, Ichikawa will come to realize that his murderous desires have turned into something else entirely. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Watari-kun no xx ga Houkai Sunzen
Watari-kun's ****** Is about to Collapse
Two years ago, the death of Naoto Watari's parents left him as the sole caretaker for his younger sister Suzushiro "Suzu" Watari and forced him to move in with their aunt. So devoted is he to Suzu that he refuses to join clubs or even hang out with anyone, earning him snide comments and the title of "siscon" at his new school. But as long as Suzu is safe and happy, Naoto doesn't care what everyone else says. However, his sneering classmates may turn out to be the least of his worries. The sudden transfer of a girl named Satsuki Tachibana brings back traumatic memories from his past—a past she had a hand in making so unpleasant. Nasty secrets, unknown to Naoto, begin to surface with her arrival, threatening his new life. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid
The Duke of Death and His Maid
Cursed by a witch as a child, a young duke gained the unwanted power to kill every living thing he touches. Forced to move away from his family and into a large mansion deep in the woods, the duke is treated as if he does not exist and is continually shunned by his peers. However, he is not entirely alone. Rob and Alice, his butler and maid, are always by his side. Alice loves to tease him, and as their relationship grows, the duke makes it his goal to break free from his deadly curse. Of course, he is going to need some help, and who better to do this than the various inhabitants of the supernatural? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Kuroiwa Medaka ni Watashi no Kawaii ga Tsuujinai
Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms
To say that Mona Kawai is cute would be an understatement; she is breathtaking in every single way, and she knows it. At school, she is fawned over by boys and girls alike, and she graciously welcomes it all as a natural reaction to her irresistible charm. That is, until she comes across Medaka Kuroiwa, the boy who is seemingly immune to her overwhelming charisma. She goes out of her way to talk to him and even dials her cuteness up a notch, but no matter what she tries, Mona cannot wipe the scowl off Kuroiwa's face. Backed into a corner, Mona is forced to use the most devastating weapon in her arsenal: her physical allure. Such drastic measures would leave other boys foaming at their mouths, but Kuroiwa remains unfazed by her attempts. Little does Mona know that the only reason Kuroiwa just barely abstains from succumbing to her charms is because he is training to be a monk and thus trying his best not to be held down by worldly pleasures. As Mona goes all out to entice Kuroiwa, she fails to realize that his unintentional chivalry might just make her fall for him instead. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Mizuki Usami is a member of Tsukumori Middle School's art club. Despite putting a lot of effort into the club, Usami soon realizes one thing—all of the other members are not taking the club seriously at all! The president, who has never been motivated to draw anything, spends his time snoozing on the clubroom couch. Collette Colletour, a mischievous and energetic girl, likes to play pranks on her fellow members. Subaru Uchimaki, a skilled artist capable of winning prizes, instead uses his talent to create the perfect 2D bride. Usami's middle school youth may not be as peaceful as she wishes, but there is never a dull moment during her time in the art club. And maybe—just maybe—they will find some time for art as well. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Shikada Kokonotsu's father owns a rural sweets shop, and his plan is for Kokonotsu to take it over one day. However, Kokonotsu wants to be a manga author instead! One day in summer, the cute but weird girl Shidare Hotaru, from the famous sweets company, comes to pay a visit. Apparently, Kokonotsu's father is famous and she wants him to join her family's company. However, he will only agree if she can convince Kokonotsu to take over the family business! (Source: MangaHelpers)
Shindo Manabu is a student at a very prestigious high school whose goal is to get into Tokyo University. He studies constantly and tries to never lose sight of that goal. That is, until his childhood friend, Amano Megumi, who goes to the same school, starts to distract him. He only saw her as the tomboy she was as a kid until they meet up again when she has become "more developed." As the two get closer to each other, Manabu gets more and more distracted from his goal of getting into Tokyo U, so hilarity ensues.
Sakuradaimon is the school's prefect. A prefect is a student who is authorized to enforce discipline. As a prefect, he's supposed to be a role model to other students, but unfortunately he's not perfect. Kohinata is one of the people who Sakuradaimon has tried to discipline into wearing appropriate school attire, but she has thusfar been disobedient. This is a story of the two interacting with one another. (Source: MangaDex)
Haruo "Beastly Fingers" Yaguchi rules the arcade gaming scene, but beneath his famous identity as a pro gamer is a plain sixth grader with an uneventful life. Neither popular, smart, nor athletic, he excels in only one thing: video games. Haruo would rather spend hours at the local arcade honing his gaming skills than take his life and academics seriously. One day, Haruo meets his match in fellow classmate Akira Oono. Akira is not the type of person to frequent an arcade: she has perfect grades, is well-loved, and comes from a wealthy background. Even so, not only is she able to score a 29-game win streak, but she also manages to beat Haruo seven times in a row. Eager to end her domination, Haruo duels Akira in Street Fighter 2 and resorts to underhanded tactics—which earns him a slap in the face from the shy girl. This encounter starts a strange and rocky relationship between the two rival gamers. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Akutsu Masatora is a demon who has infiltrated a high school in the human world. His goal is to find candidates to aid Hell in the fight against their natural enemies, the angels of Heaven. Assigned a seat next to Lily Amane, another student who transferred here not long ago, Akutsu falls prey to her beauty and decides to recruit her to his cause. But there's more to Lily than meets the eye, and Akutsu not only finds himself an accomplice to one of the very enemies he is supposed to defeat, but he also might have developed feelings for her. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Subete no Jinrui wo Hakai suru. Sorera wa Saisei Dekinai.
Destroy all humankind. They can't be regenerated.
The year is 1998. Hajime Kanou is a junior high student enthralled with the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering—dubbed "Magic" for short—playing with his classmates every day during breaks. His loud group often catches the attention of Emi Sawatari, the top student who berates Hajime's group for bringing such games to school. Hajime sees Emi as his self-proclaimed rival and challenges her to academic battles, which frequently result in his defeat. One day, Hajime pays a visit to a card shop that specializes in Magic. Much to his surprise, not only does he find Emi inside, but he also discovers that she is the undisputed best Magic player in the store. This meeting sparks a slow but steady change in their relationship, as they grow to know each other better through various Magic duels. With the turn of the millennium drawing close, the saga of two youth begins. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Bijin Onna Joushi Takizawa-san
The Greatest Lady Boss "Takizawasan"
Kouta Takeda who just started working at XOX Corporation, meets his new boss, a beautiful woman with big breasts named Kyouko Takizawa. (Source: MU)
Sakurai-san wa Kizuite Hoshii
Sakurai-san Wants to Be Noticed
Mako spends his afternoons at the classroom, lazying around, studying... That is, provided that his beautiful and enticing friend and classmate Sakurai is not around. Is she coming on to him? Is she saying what he thinks she's saying? Is he allowed to read between the lines? Let's see if Mako gets the big picture she's painting for him! (Source: MangaDex)
Saikin Yatotta Maid ga Ayashii
The Maid I Hired Recently Is Mysterious
The beautiful maid Lilith has recently been hired to care for the whims of her employer's son, Yuuri. However, Yuuri's overzealous skepticism of her every action keeps him on edge as he suspects devious mischief being plotted behind his back. Despite his paranoia, Lilith grows fond of Yuuri and often teases him as a way to further their bonding. Saikin Yatotta Maid ga Ayashii revolves around the relationship between the cautious Yuuri and his wonderfully charming maid in this day-to-day oddball romantic comedy. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
"I encountered her ... a cute, but 'weird' senpai!" Magic-loving but stage-fright-addled, this senpai comes with a failure rate of 100%—but you can't take your eyes off her! The off-color, magical gag manga that's caused an uproar all over Japan is finally here! Here's to non-athletic hobbies! (Source: Kodansha Comics USA)
Meet Amane Mizuno a girl with fierce sanpaku eyes and a pure heart! She has recently fallen for a boy named Katou, who has the exact opposite attitude! Will the tender-hearted Amane ever tell him how she feels?! (Source: Denpa)
The class representative, Saeki, uses an array of tactics to sleep during class. Tokimiya, the boy sitting next to her, tends to observe her different tactics and while doing so his interest begins to shift... In other words, Saeki just wants to sleep. (Source: MU)
Koishita node Cast shitemita
I Fell in Love So I'm Streaming It
Yuu Inuzuka's villainous face strikes terror in the hearts of others, no matter how hard he tries to smile and look normal. He's really just an ordinary guy trying to get a fresh start in high school. Inuzuka shares a co-ed dorm with others who have secrets similar to his own—they're all live-streamers! However, Inuzuka gave up that lifestyle to start his new life. Given his current sticky living situation, will he be drawn back in? (Source: Mangamo)
Super no Ura de Yani Suu Futari
Behind the Supermarket, Smoking with You.
The sole thing that gets the middle-aged Sasaki through his soul-sucking job is a cheerful smile from Yamada—the young woman who works at a nearby 24-hour supermarket he frequents. After every tiring day of getting berated by his boss, Sasaki stops by the store to have his spirit healed by his favorite cashier. After a particularly grueling day, Sasaki shows up at the supermarket, only to find that Yamada's shift has already ended. Disappointed, he searches for a place to smoke when a woman from behind the store calls him over to join her. The bold and dangerously playful Tayama is quick to call out Sasaki's peculiar habit of always seeking out her coworker—even going as far as telling Yamada about Sasaki's vested interest in her. Now, in addition to seeing his adored cashier Yamada, Sasaki also visits the store to see if his new smoking partner Tayama is around. But there is more to Tayama's mischievousness than she initially lets on. With every cigarette, an unlikely friendship begins to blossom. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Meet Tsubaki Kuchinashi, the Manhater Prince. Beautiful and popular, Tsubaki's core strength in high school comes from her position as the principal's granddaughter—suffice it to say, but any student or teacher who even looks at her the wrong way could be expelled at a moment's notice. And Tadashi Kiritsu, the head of the Public Morals Committee. As sharp and rigid as his glasses, Tadashi despises Kuchinashi's iron grip on the school. Naturally, a challenge to her rule bothers Kuchinashi, and she decides to get rid of Kiritsu as soon as possible. Her plan? Get him in a honey trap. However, that's easier said than done. (Source: MU)
Humans and dinosaurs peacefully co-exist in our modern age. One night, Yuuma Asahikawa meets the feral t-rex, Churio. Follow the lives of (secret) ex-delinquent, Yuuma, and the very Cretaceous Churio as they spend their days together! (Source: MU)
Nega-kun to Posi-chan
Negative Boy Nega-kun and Positive Girl Posi-chan
Nega Shouya and Hoshi Sayaka are high school classmates. Nega is tremendously pessimistic, while Hoshi is optimistic, both to a fault. They also happen to be deeply in love with each other, but they completely misread each other's cues, him erring by defect, and her erring by excess. The fundamental law of magnetism states that opposites attract, and these two starkly different young lovers are not the exception! (Source: MU)
The story of a girl who wants to get her crush flustered and the straightforward guy who won't get embarrassed. (Source: MU)
Hitoyoshi Yokoya is a high school student who currently lives alone. One day, an unfamiliar girl knocks on his door and offers to be his maid. She reveals that she is a former assassin, which makes Hitoyoshi nervous. But when her skills save him from being run over by a truck, Hitoyoshi ultimately decides to take her in. However, the mysterious girl actually has no household skills. In fact, her only expertise is assassination, as she has lived her entire life for the sake of killing. Nonetheless, her time with Hitoyoshi allows her to experience new emotions she had never felt before, inspiring her to become a regular girl. In order to advance toward this upcoming chapter in her life, she asks Hitoyoshi to grant her a new name, to which he names her Yuki. Having someone she can finally consider family, Yuki acquires new fond memories that fill her heart with warmth as she tries to leave her dark and lonely past behind. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Kao ni Denai Kashiwada-san to Kao ni Deru Oota-kun
Expressionless Face Girl and Emotional Face Boy
With a smirk, Oota disregards his single-digit test scores and searches for a new source of amusement. He is soon captivated by his classmate Kashiwada, a mysterious student who consistently wears a blank face. Oota conspires to break her placid demeanor through scares and mischievous schemes, though his tactics always seem to backfire. Oota is known as the class clown and is constantly disciplined by his teacher, who claims "his face gives it away." To no fault of his own, he lacks control of his emotions and facial expressions. Kashiwada, on the other hand, seems perpetually emotionless and unreadable—no one knows what she is thinking! Oota and Kashiwada are complete opposites, but that does not stop a unique relationship from developing between them. As they realize their feelings for each other, it raises an important question: do opposites really attract? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
A big junior is set on pampering her senior!? An uneven love comedy! (Source: MU)
Okada-kun is a guy who's at the bottom of the school caste. His only reason for living is to someday see his classmate's large boobs. However, whenever he so much as makes an attempt, Katagiri, his flat-chested classmate, is delighted to block his view, relishing in his look of despair. Just where will their battle without honor take them?! (Source: Kadokawa, translated)
Guilty Crown is set in 2039 and revolves around Ouma Shu, a boy who has acquired an ability called the "power of kings" that allows him to draw out weapons from another person. He joins a resistance group named "Undertaker" which aims to restore Japan's independence from an international organization known as the GHQ.
Imouto no Tomodachi ga Nani Kangaeteru no ka Wakaranai
I Don't Understand What My Sister's Friend Is Thinking
Chie's big brother finds himself dumbfounded and perplexed by his younger sister's best friend, Tsuyu, as she doesn't say much. She seems to space out often and blushes easily, but what on Earth is going on in her head? Though she's quiet and shy, Tsuyu seems to have romantic goals of her own as this coming-of-age story unfolds. Follow along with this young trio as they learn about each other in this cute tale of love and growth. (Source: Mangamo)
Not only is Ueno the president of the science club at her junior high school, she's a genius inventor, too! However, despite everything she has going for her, there's one big problem she can't seem to solve: no matter what she does, she can't figure out how to confess to her crush, Tanaka! Can she find a way to give her heart what it truly yearns for? It's a clumsy-heroine gag comedy! (Source: Sentai Filmworks)
On a chilly Christmas Eve, the exorcist Evan comes upon a small and unkempt demon peeping in on a family's Christmas festivities. Rightfully leery of exorcists, the demon panics and attempts to run away. However, enamored by her childlike appearance and mannerisms, Evan decides to drag her to his home. The terrified demon—now named Lily—begs for her life, but to her surprise, Evan washes her and treats her gently. When he is done, he presents a holiday meal and finally a teddy bear to her as a gift. Touched by the kindness that Evan shows, Lily discovers that relationships with humans aren't always volatile, and the pair's bond quickly begins to grow. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Mitsuha, a high school girl living in a rural town deep in the mountains, has a dream that she is a boy living an unfamiliar life in Tokyo. Taki, a high school boy living in Tokyo, dreams that he is a girl living in the mountains. As they realize they are changing places, their encounter sets the cogs of fate into motion. (Source: Yen Press)
Jijou wo Shiranai Tenkousei ga Guigui Kuru.
My Clueless First Friend
The rumored "Grim Reaper" possessing the ability to curse others by touch alone, Akane Nishimura, is just a regular elementary school girl with a gloomy appearance. Due to constant bullying from her classmates, Akane is isolated and friendless at school. However, when clueless transfer student Taiyou Takada is impressed with Akane's "powers," he asks to be her friend. Taiyou's inadvertent assertiveness constantly makes Akane's heart flutter, filling her once-dull days with light. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
"Cute" love story of girls who will stop at nothing but making the eyeless protagonist theirs! (Source: MU)
Beelzebub-jou no Okinimesu mama.
As Miss Beelzebub Likes
Cute, adorable, and fluff-loving aren't words used to describe a demon, much less Beelzebub, the revered right hand of Satan. Nonetheless, Beelzebub is a beauty who loves anything and everything fluffy—her dream is to become fluff itself. The terrible Beelzebub rules over Pandemonium in Satan's absence. Oversleeping, lazing around, and getting distracted by fur balls, she provokes reactions from her guards and entourage who think of her as an elegant, merciless, and meticulous leader. Her new assistant, Myurin is caught amidst it all. Looking forward to working alongside his idol, he is the subject of her innocent and carefree teasing, his heart relentlessly being played with. But what exactly is Myurin to Beelzebub, and what place does he hold in her heart? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
The girl sitting next to me at the start of the new semester is the rumored "landmine" girl... but... is Chihara-san really the "landmine" that everyone says she is? (Source: COMICSMART, translated)
A childhood friend and transfer student that's 8 meters tall...?! The start of a literally larger-than-life romcom!
Dai Tokyo Oniyomeden
Tokyo Demon Bride Story
Ten years ago, a young Jinta promised to marry a certain girl. And now that he's all grown up, a wacky oni girl shows up at his door! Get ready for a hilarious mononoke battle manga! (Source: MANGA Plus)
A luxurious mansion in a prime location in Tokyo. There live seven siblings of the Shiunji family, all of whom are extremely beautiful. Arata, the eldest son, asks his younger brother Shion for advice on how to get a girlfriend, something he has never had in his 17 years of life. (Source: MangaDex)
Nagisa Usami is a yankee who suffers from a rare disease which causes her health to decline if she feels lonely. Natsuhito Sewa, the boy who sits next to her in class, realizes this and keeps her company, but the only way Usami believes she can cure her illness is to make lots of friends, a process she might find quite difficult due to her aggressive looks and personality. (Source: MU)
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Conveni de Kimi to no 5-funkan.
The 5 Minutes We Share at the Convenience Store.
Shibasaki is a high school student who works part-time at a convenience store. At work, he encounters a petite office lady and finds himself infatuated by her. Likewise, the woman's interest in the young man gradually increases—mainly due to his face resembling her cat's. With each brief encounter, the student and the office lady slowly grow closer during the five minutes they share at the convenience store. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Gouto Hajime is a new university student who moved to Tokyo alone from the countryside. In the room next to his lives a super office worker, Asami Kuroki, who is beautiful, has a great style, and is very good at her job! Hajime is excited about his new life and the girl next door, but Kuroki-san has a fatal "weakness"... A funny and exciting neighborly love comedy begins! (Source: Kodansha, translated)
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Van and Ryuka the dragon girl have been friends since childhood. As adults, Van has become a dashing adventurer, and Ryuka has become the boss of a dangerous dungeon! Now Van has to beat up a bunch of Ryuka's monster underlings every time he wants to bring her food, plan a game night with her, or just hang out. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
Daichi is a college student who has finally fulfilled his dream of moving out and living alone. However, the one who is waiting for him at Sakuranosaki Heights is a delinquent-looking landlord?! Though her expression is scary, she is a landlord that is good at looking after others. Because of this, the otaku life Daichi has always dreamed of takes a step in an unexpected direction?! (Source: Shogakukan, translated)
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My childhood friend is also my girlfriend. A dream come true, right? Hell no. She insults me on a daily basis. She grinds my dignity into shreds and it takes a toll on my mental well-being. I can't take it anymore. So I'm left with no choice, I'm going to break up with her. In order to maintain my sanity, it's the only option. And thus, the story of my break up begins... (Source: Novel Updates)
Yumesaki-san has a problem. Every day she is given a new, random supernatural ability by an anonymous person called God. But for what purpose? (Source: MU)
Ochikazuki ni Naritai Miyazen-san
Miss Miyazen Would Love to Get Closer to You
Matsubayashi wants to be friends with his prim and proper classmate Miyazen, and unbeknownst to him, the feeling is mutual. However, being a brash-looking delinquent, he has a lot of trouble communicating with her despite her valiant (and embarrassing) attempts to use references to his favorite media. (Source: MangaDex)
3000 year old god decides she wants to quit being a god so she becomes a high school girl.
This is a fluffy romantic comedy about a dull and quiet guy, and a very ordinary girl.
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Noriyuki Tamaru, a short and adorable boy, is often teased by his classmates for being cute. Much to his dismay, they frequently force him to wear embarrassing things like bows and flower crowns. Tamaru has a crush on Morinaga: a tall and cool girl seen as a stone cold beauty and the idol of their class. With the two seemingly being complete opposites, Tamaru cannot find any way to talk to her. One day, however, Tamaru finds Morinaga secretly trying on a bow, and he discovers just how adorable she truly is. Can keeping Morinaga's secret help Tamaru bond with his crush? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Shimotsuki-san wa Mob ga Suki: Hitomishiri na Kanojo wa Ore ni dake Dere Amai
She is in Love with the Mob
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Oyaku ni Tatsu node Chi wo Kudasai
Please Give Me Your Blood, I Will Serve You in Gratitude.
A young man picked up a vampire girl who collapsed in the street. Although she tries to serve him wholeheartedly to repay him for his blood, she is too clumsy to succeed. A warm slife-of-life interspecies vampire comedy where nobody is left behind or abandoned! (Source: Shueisha, translated)
The manga centers on air-headed girl Arisu, who one day receives a confession of love from Honda. However, the world has been taken over by zombies, so it may not be the right time for romance. Arisu tries to live happily in a zombie-filled world, while Honda holds some secrets of his own. Together, the two try to survive in this new world. (Source: ANN)
A collection of short stories about adorable girls you would want to hug.
Nisekioku Soushitsu no Hachiyo-san
Hachiyo of False Memory Loss
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Yoshida (14 years old) is the inkya (not social, dark etc.) of the class. One day, he is seated next to Shigure-san, an inkya girl. After Shigure-san realizes that Yoshida is one of her kind, she starts to call out to him, all of a sudden...! The dark duo engages in a heated battle to become the youkya (happy/sunny person)! (Source: Shueisha, translated)
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Local bullies tormented Kotarou when he was a youngster. They were the skilled wrestler Akari. Kanae, a basketball prodigy, and Shigure, a prodigy in video games. Every day, Kotarou competed against these three guys in their respective sports with the intention of winning. Unfortunately, he was no match for them. As a senior in high school, Kotarou now has another opportunity to confront them and exact his retribution...! But he will discover a secret that he never would have expected.... (Source: Kadokawa, translated)
Osananajimi ga Hisabisa ni Saikai shitara Otagai Kyonyuu ni Natteta
Long-Lost Pals Living Their Breast Life
You’ve heard of meet cute, but reunite cute? Now that they’re both grown up, newly swole Shun visits his old friend Nana after an extended absence hoping to put a (figurative) stake in the heart of his one-time first love. But it looks like neither of these tiddy monsters is ready to let go! Join our hilariously awkward (maybe?) couple as they (hopefully!?) begin to bumble their way into an adorable relationship! (Source: Irodori Comics)
Mie is a dull high school student who happens to be a professional manga author. He hires an assistant, but the person who came is the number one gal in his class! Despite her looks though, she's extremely good at what she does, and working with her is exciting, stimulating, busy, and fun!! (Source: Kodansha, translated)
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Due to her "honor student looks," Sakura Hatsuse was appointed as the class president. However, contrary to her appearance, Sakura is actually an idiot. Not wanting to disappoint everyone's expectations, she continuously tries her hardest. However, Itsuki Shinokura, a rumored delinquent, somehow starts approaching her!? A clumsy romantic comedy between two awkward people with assumptions surrounding them! (Source: Kadokawa, translated)
Onna Kishi to Kemomimi no Ko
Female Knight and The Kemonomimi Child
The daily life of a female knight and her disciple.
Arima, a boy who has a crush on a girl named Yukihira. But every time he tries to make a move to get closer to Yukihira, his other friend Miyahara just happens to be in the scene and will always mistakenly think that Arima is making a move on her. (Source: ANN)
Sato is a high school boy struggling with his grades, but that's the least of his worries. His childhood friend and former upperclassman Waseda Todome wants to spend time with him (the keyword being "former", as she's repeating the first year and now shares classrooms with Sato). The problem lies with the fact that, while being cute and flirty, she's dumb as bricks, and intends to make him sabotage his own grades because she doesn't want to be alone at the bottom of the school's grade ranks. However, it turns out that she's dumb as bricks when it comes to that too... Todome's poor planning has some unintended consequences, as it readily reveals that her intentions with Sato do not lie purely within the academic side of things... Will Sato take the hint, notwithstanding Todome's bad clues? (Source: Mangadex)
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Masaichi Mazono, an otaku boy, and Toiro Kurumi, the most beautiful girl in school, are childhood friends. Toiro, who was always in Masaichi's room, was supposed to be like family to him. But one day, Toiro, who was constantly getting annoyed by her romantic troubles, asks Masaichi to play the role of her boyfriend. They thought it would be simple to pretend to be a couple because they'd been together for so long, but their ideal childhood friend can't possibly end up as a false lover... "E-eh no, holding hands is embarrassing." A childhood friend who is more than a lover embarks on a more adventurous lover's life than she could have dreamed! (Source: Hobby Japan, translated)
A gloomy boy suddenly getting close with the popular track and field club ace?! A short comedy about invading someone else's spot to skip class is about to begin!! (Source: Kadokawa, translated)
A 5-part one-shot about a beautiful girl flirting with her self-proclaimed boyfriend.
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The series is about a man named Kusaka who has a fascination for marshmallows. Kusaka gets involved in a relationship with an office lady named Wakabayashi, and the story focuses on their relationship in the workplace. (Source: MAL News)
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