You Should Read This Manga 2023
MangaChallenge
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Mar 08 2023, 1:28 PM | Challenge time ended
Mar 08 2023, 1:28 PM | Challenge time ended
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 2022.
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 28) 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.
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 2022.
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 28) 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.
Sousou no Frieren
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
Manga, ? vol, 2020
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Physical and digital volumes available in English from Viz Media.
[Main List]
[Main List]
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
The Apothecary Diaries
Manga, ? vol, 2017
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Square Enix Manga.
Chapters are also available digitally on Manga UP!.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 8.
[Main List]
Chapters are also available digitally on Manga UP!.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 8.
[Main List]
Manga, ? vol, 2021
Me:-
Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Viz Media.
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and Viz.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 14.
[Main List] [Should Be Anime]
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and Viz.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 14.
[Main List] [Should Be Anime]
Tongari Boushi no Atelier
Witch Hat Atelier
Manga, ? vol, 2016
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Kodansha USA.
[Main List]
[Main List]
Chi no Wadachi
Blood on the Tracks
Manga, 17 vol, 2017
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Vertical.
[Main List]
[Main List]
Ao no Hako
Blue Box
Manga, ? vol, 2021
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Viz Media.
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and Viz.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 16.
[Main List] [Should Be Anime]
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and Viz.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 16.
[Main List] [Should Be Anime]
Manga, 12 vol, 2014
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Viz Media.
[Main List]
[Main List]
Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu
The Summer Hikaru Died
Manga, ? vol, 2021
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One volume is available in German and Polish.
The English version will be available in physical and digital formats from Yen Press starting July 2023.
[Main List]
The English version will be available in physical and digital formats from Yen Press starting July 2023.
[Main List]
Manga, ? vol, 2020
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Author:-
Digital volumes available in English from Kodansha USA.
[Main List]
[Main List]
Manga, ? vol, 2022
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Author:-
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and Viz.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 16.
Physical and digital volumes will be published in English by Viz Media starting Summer 2023.
[Main List] [Should Be Anime]
Volume 2 ends with chapter 16.
Physical and digital volumes will be published in English by Viz Media starting Summer 2023.
[Main List] [Should Be Anime]
Sachi-iro no One Room
One Room of Happiness
Manga, 11 vol, 2016
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Available digitally in English on Crunchyroll.
Physical volumes are available in German, Spanish, and Polish.
[Main List] [Should Be Anime]
Physical volumes are available in German, Spanish, and Polish.
[Main List] [Should Be Anime]
Yubisaki to Renren
A Sign of Affection
Manga, ? vol, 2019
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Kodansha USA.
Chapters are also available digitally on INKR.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 8.
[Main List] [Should Be Anime]
Chapters are also available digitally on INKR.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 8.
[Main List] [Should Be Anime]
Dungeon Meshi
Delicious in Dungeon
Manga, 14 vol, 2014
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Yen Press.
[Main List]
[Main List]
Otoyomegatari
A Bride's Story
Manga, ? vol, 2008
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Yen Press.
[Main List]
[Main List]
Shounen no Abyss
Boy's Abyss
Manga, 18 vol, 2020
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Author:-
Physical volumes available in French, Spanish, and German.
The English version will be available in physical and digital formats from Viz Media starting April 2023.
[Main List] [Should Be Anime]
The English version will be available in physical and digital formats from Viz Media starting April 2023.
[Main List] [Should Be Anime]
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia
Insomniacs After School
Manga, 14 vol, 2019
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One volume available physically and digitally in English from Viz Media. Volume 2 will be released in June 2023.
[Main List]
[Main List]
Skip to Loafer
Skip and Loafer
Manga, ? vol, 2018
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Seven Seas Entertainment.
[Main List]
[Main List]
![[Oshi no Ko]](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/233991.jpg)
Manga, 16 vol, 2020
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Author:-
One volume available physically and digitally in English from Yen Press. Volume 2 will be released in May 2023.
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and Viz.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 20.
[Main List]
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and Viz.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 20.
[Main List]
Manga, ? vol, 2018
Me:-
Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Yen Press.
[Main List]
[Main List]
Ojisama to Neko
A Man & His Cat
Manga, ? vol, 2017
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Square Enix Manga.
Chapters are also available digitally on Manga UP!.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 30.
[Main List]
Chapters are also available digitally on Manga UP!.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 30.
[Main List]
Takopii no Genzai
Takopi's Original Sin
Manga, 2 vol, 2021
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Author:-
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and Viz.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 16.
Physical and digital volumes will be published in English by Viz Media starting November 2023.
[Unique Art/Story]
Volume 2 ends with chapter 16.
Physical and digital volumes will be published in English by Viz Media starting November 2023.
[Unique Art/Story]
Raise wa Tanin ga Ii
Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii
Manga, ? vol, 2017
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Seven Seas Entertainment.
[Unique Art/Story] [Should Be Anime]
[Unique Art/Story] [Should Be Anime]
Kimi no Koto ga Daidaidaidaidaisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You
Manga, ? vol, 2019
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Seven Seas Entertainment.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
Niwatori Fighter
Rooster Fighter
Manga, ? vol, 2020
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Viz Media.
[Unique Art/Story] [Should Be Anime]
[Unique Art/Story] [Should Be Anime]
Bakemono Yawazukushi
Phantom Tales of the Night
Manga, 12 vol, 2016
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Yen Press.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
Watashi wa Kabe ni Naritai
I Want to Be a Wall
Manga, 3 vol, 2019
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Yen Press.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
Hokuhokusei ni Kumo to Ike
Go with the Clouds, North-by-Northwest
Manga, ? vol, 2016
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Vertical.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
Majo to Yajuu
The Witch and the Beast
Manga, 10 vol, 2016
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Kodansha USA.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
Manga, ? vol, 2018
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Author:-
Physical volumes available in English from Viz Media.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
Wondance
Wandance
Manga, ? vol, 2019
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Kodansha USA.
[Unique Art/Story] [Should Be Anime]
[Unique Art/Story] [Should Be Anime]
Aono-kun ni Sawaritai kara Shinitai
I Want to Hold Aono-kun so Badly I Could Die
Manga, ? vol, 2016
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Author:-
Digital volumes available in English from Kodansha USA.
Chapters are also available digitally on Azuki and INKR.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 10.
[Unique Art/Story]
Chapters are also available digitally on Azuki and INKR.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 10.
[Unique Art/Story]
Manga, ? vol, 2019
Me:-
Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Yen Press.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai
A Condition Called Love
Manga, ? vol, 2017
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Kodansha USA.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
Manga, ? vol, 2021
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Author:-
Simulpub available on Comikey.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 15.
Physical and digital volumes will be published in French starting September 2023.
[Unique Art/Story]
Volume 2 ends with chapter 15.
Physical and digital volumes will be published in French starting September 2023.
[Unique Art/Story]
Heterogenia Linguistic: Ishuzoku Gengogaku Nyuumon
Heterogenia Linguistico
Manga, ? vol, 2018
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Yen Press.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
Manga, ? vol, 2020
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Author:-
Physical volumes available in French, Spanish, and Italian.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
Ikoku Nikki
Journal with Witch
Manga, 11 vol, 2017
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Author:-
Physical volumes available in French and Italian.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
Manga, ? vol, 2017
Me:-
Author:-
Physical volumes available in French and Spanish.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
Manga, ? vol, 2020
Me:-
Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Square Enix Manga.
The first five chapters are also available digitally on Manga UP!.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 8.
[Unique Art/Story]
The first five chapters are also available digitally on Manga UP!.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 8.
[Unique Art/Story]
Kimi wa Nazotoki no Ma Chérie
My Dear Detective: Mitsuko's Case Files
Manga, ? vol, 2021
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Author:-
Available digitally in English on Azuki.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 10.
[Unique Art/Story]
Volume 2 ends with chapter 10.
[Unique Art/Story]
Manga, ? vol, 2020
Me:-
Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Viz Media.
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and Viz.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 16.
[Should Be Anime]
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and Viz.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 16.
[Should Be Anime]
Kieta Hatsukoi
My Love Mix-Up!
Manga, 9 vol, 2019
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Viz Media.
[Should Be Anime]
[Should Be Anime]
Manga, ? vol, 2021
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Author:-
One volume available physically and digitally in English from Viz Media. Volume 2 will be released in May 2023.
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and Viz.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 15.
[Should Be Anime]
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and Viz.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 15.
[Should Be Anime]
Manga, ? vol, 2019
Me:-
Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Seven Seas Entertainment.
[Should Be Anime]
[Should Be Anime]
Kuchi ga Saketemo Kimi ni wa
Even If You Slit My Mouth
Manga, 11 vol, 2020
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Author:-
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 13.
[Should Be Anime]
Volume 2 ends with chapter 13.
[Should Be Anime]
Namaikizakari.
Cheeky Brat
Manga, 23 vol, 2013
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Yen Press.
[Should Be Anime]
[Should Be Anime]
Manga, ? vol, 2019
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Author:-
Digital volumes available in English from J-Novel Club.
[Should Be Anime]
[Should Be Anime]
Tsukiatte Agetemo Ii kana
How Do We Relationship?
Manga, ? vol, 2018
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Viz Media.
[Should Be Anime]
[Should Be Anime]
Manga, 22 vol, 2014
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Author:-
Digital volumes available in English from Kodansha USA.
[Should Be Anime]
[Should Be Anime]
Kabushikigaisha Magi-Lumière
Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc.
Manga, ? vol, 2021
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Author:-
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 13.
[Should Be Anime]
Volume 2 ends with chapter 13.
[Should Be Anime]
Real mo Tama ni wa Uso wo Tsuku
Sometimes Even Reality Is a Lie!
Manga, ? vol, 2018
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Author:-
Digital volumes available in English from J-Novel Club.
[Should Be Anime]
[Should Be Anime]
Youkai Gakkou no Sensei Hajimemashita!
A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School!
Manga, ? vol, 2014
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Yen Press.
[Should Be Anime]
[Should Be Anime]
Manga, ? vol, 2018
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Kodansha USA.
[Best for Beginners]
[Best for Beginners]
Kaijuu 8-gou
Kaiju No. 8
Manga, ? vol, 2020
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Viz Media.
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and Viz.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 17.
[Best for Beginners]
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and Viz.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 17.
[Best for Beginners]
Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru
My Dress-Up Darling
Manga, 15 vol, 2018
Me:-
Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Square Enix Manga.
Chapters are also available digitally on Manga UP!.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 15.
[Best for Beginners]
Chapters are also available digitally on Manga UP!.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 15.
[Best for Beginners]
Manga, 26 vol, 2013
Me:-
Author:-
Physical volumes available in French, Spanish, and Polish.
[Best for Beginners]
[Best for Beginners]
Gokushufudou
The Way of the Househusband
Manga, ? vol, 2018
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Viz Media.
Chapters are also available digitally on Pocket Comics.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 18.
[Best for Beginners]
Chapters are also available digitally on Pocket Comics.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 18.
[Best for Beginners]
Mashle
Mashle: Magic and Muscles
Manga, 18 vol, 2020
Me:-
Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Viz Media.
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and Viz.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 17.
[Best for Beginners]
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and Viz.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 17.
[Best for Beginners]
Shuumatsu no Walküre
Record of Ragnarok
Manga, ? vol, 2017
Me:-
Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Viz Media.
Chapters are also available digitally on Comikey.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 9.
[Best for Beginners]
Chapters are also available digitally on Comikey.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 9.
[Best for Beginners]
Yofukashi no Uta
Call of the Night
Manga, 20 vol, 2019
Me:-
Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Viz Media.
[Best for Beginners]
[Best for Beginners]
Jigokuraku
Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku
Manga, 13 vol, 2018
Me:-
Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Viz Media.
Chapters are also available digitally on Viz.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 16.
[Best for Beginners]
Chapters are also available digitally on Viz.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 16.
[Best for Beginners]
Sasayaku You ni Koi wo Utau
Whisper Me a Love Song
Manga, ? vol, 2019
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Kodansha USA.
[Best for Beginners]
[Best for Beginners]
Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!
The Eminence in Shadow
Manga, ? vol, 2018
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Yen Press.
[Best for Beginners]
[Best for Beginners]
Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999
Manga, ? vol, 2019
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Author:-
Simulpub available on Mangamo.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 19.
[Best for Beginners]
Volume 2 ends with chapter 19.
[Best for Beginners]
Manga, ? vol, 2015
Me:-
Author:-
Physical volumes available in English from Shogakukan Asia for the Southeast Asian market, as well as in French and Spanish.
[Best for Beginners]
[Best for Beginners]
Tonikaku Kawaii
Fly Me to the Moon
Manga, ? vol, 2018
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Viz Media.
[Best for Beginners]
[Best for Beginners]
Manga, 1 vol, 2021
Me:-
Author:-
Physical and digital formats available in English.
* Since this manga is only 1 volume long, it is not eligible for the time-limited badge.
[Best for Beginners]
* Since this manga is only 1 volume long, it is not eligible for the time-limited badge.
[Best for Beginners]
Sasaki to Miyano
Sasaki and Miyano
Manga, ? vol, 2016
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Yen Press.
[Best for Beginners]
[Best for Beginners]
Manga, ? vol, 2013
Me:-
Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Viz Media.
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and Viz.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 16.
[Best for Beginners]
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and Viz.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 16.
[Best for Beginners]
Kamonohashi Ron no Kindan Suiri
Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective
Manga, ? vol, 2020
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Author:-
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 12.
[Best for Beginners]
Volume 2 ends with chapter 12.
[Best for Beginners]
Suki na Ko ga Megane wo Wasureta
The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses
Manga, 12 vol, 2018
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Square Enix Manga.
Chapters are also available digitally on Manga UP! and Comikey.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 28.
[Best for Beginners]
Chapters are also available digitally on Manga UP! and Comikey.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 28.
[Best for Beginners]
Maoujou de Oyasumi
Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle
Manga, ? vol, 2016
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Viz Media.
[Best for Beginners]
[Best for Beginners]
