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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/232121.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2020
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Physical and digital volumes available in English from Viz Media.
[Main List]
[Main List]
![Kusuriya no Hitorigoto](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/201154.jpg)
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]
![Dandadan](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/248746.jpg)
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 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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/190005.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2016
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Physical and digital volumes available in English from Kodansha USA.
[Main List]
[Main List]
![Chi no Wadachi](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/1/200350.jpg)
Manga, 17 vol, 2017
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Physical and digital volumes available in English from Vertical.
[Main List]
[Main List]
![Ao no Hako](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/248748.jpg)
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]
![Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/142079.jpg)
Manga, 12 vol, 2014
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Physical and digital volumes available in English from Viz Media.
[Main List]
[Main List]
![Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/256448.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2021
Me:-
Author:-
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]
![Medalist](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/235204.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2020
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Author:-
Digital volumes available in English from Kodansha USA.
[Main List]
[Main List]
![Akane-banashi](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/261832.jpg)
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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/1/192115.jpg)
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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/5/262471.jpg)
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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/148949.jpg)
Manga, 14 vol, 2014
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Yen Press.
[Main List]
[Main List]
![Otoyomegatari](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/188950.jpg)
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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/232167.jpg)
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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/221335.jpg)
Manga, 14 vol, 2019
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Author:-
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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/220669.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2018
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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, ? vol, 2020
Me:-
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]
![Shadows House](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/215750.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2018
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Yen Press.
[Main List]
[Main List]
![Ojisama to Neko](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/208216.jpg)
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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/1/256655.jpg)
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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/203176.jpg)
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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/1/293055.jpg)
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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/244077.jpg)
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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/1/221362.jpg)
Manga, 12 vol, 2016
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Physical and digital volumes available in English from Yen Press.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
![Watashi wa Kabe ni Naritai](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/243264.jpg)
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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/1/201696.jpg)
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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/1/200778.jpg)
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]
![Asadora!](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/265880.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2018
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Author:-
Physical volumes available in English from Viz Media.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
![Wondance](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/230764.jpg)
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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/1/197568.jpg)
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]
![Kowloon Generic Romance](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/227283.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2019
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Yen Press.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
![Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/209999.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2017
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Kodansha USA.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
![After God](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/1/255516.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2021
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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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/217290.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2018
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Yen Press.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
![Fool Night](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/242975.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2020
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Author:-
Physical volumes available in French, Spanish, and Italian.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
![Ikoku Nikki](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/216687.jpg)
Manga, 11 vol, 2017
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Author:-
Physical volumes available in French and Italian.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
![Issak](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/198485.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2017
Me:-
Author:-
Physical volumes available in French and Spanish.
[Unique Art/Story]
[Unique Art/Story]
![Tokyo Aliens](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/234828.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2020
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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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/258425.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2021
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Available digitally in English on Azuki.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 10.
[Unique Art/Story]
Volume 2 ends with chapter 10.
[Unique Art/Story]
![Sakamoto Days](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/1/242919.jpg)
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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/235088.jpg)
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]
![Choujin X](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/253495.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2021
Me:-
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]
![Dai Dark](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/226814.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2019
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Seven Seas Entertainment.
[Should Be Anime]
[Should Be Anime]
![Kuchi ga Saketemo Kimi ni wa](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/243236.jpg)
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.](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/1/128825.jpg)
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]
![Rebuild World](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/238867.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2019
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Digital volumes available in English from J-Novel Club.
[Should Be Anime]
[Should Be Anime]
![Tsukiatte Agetemo Ii kana](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/1/221553.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2018
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Viz Media.
[Should Be Anime]
[Should Be Anime]
![The Fable](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/152911.jpg)
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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/1/255293.jpg)
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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/257504.jpg)
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!](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/1/277602.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2014
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Yen Press.
[Should Be Anime]
[Should Be Anime]
![Blue Lock](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/5/213340.jpg)
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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/252929.jpg)
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 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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/215054.jpg)
Manga, ? 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!.
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]
![Tomodachi Game](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/1/302138.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2013
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Author:-
Physical volumes available in French, Spanish, and Polish.
[Best for Beginners]
[Best for Beginners]
![Gokushufudou](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/210716.jpg)
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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/1/230705.jpg)
Manga, 18 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]
![Shuumatsu no Walküre](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/209957.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2017
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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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/224212.jpg)
Manga, 20 vol, 2019
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Viz Media.
[Best for Beginners]
[Best for Beginners]
![Jigokuraku](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/208522.jpg)
Manga, 13 vol, 2018
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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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/1/219489.jpg)
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!](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/227280.jpg)
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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/228144.jpg)
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]
![Ao Ashi](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/1/185325.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2015
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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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/209955.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2018
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Viz Media.
[Best for Beginners]
[Best for Beginners]
![Look Back](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/249833.jpg)
Manga, 1 vol, 2021
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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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/187122.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2016
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Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Yen Press.
[Best for Beginners]
[Best for Beginners]
![World Trigger](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/1/187850.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2013
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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.
[Best for Beginners]
Simulpub available on MANGA Plus and Viz.
Volume 2 ends with chapter 16.
[Best for Beginners]
![Kamonohashi Ron no Kindan Suiri](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/2/240565.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2020
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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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/219461.jpg)
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](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/manga/3/183044.jpg)
Manga, ? vol, 2016
Me:-
Author:-
Physical and digital volumes available in English from Viz Media.
[Best for Beginners]
[Best for Beginners]