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byPrxy0
Aug 08 2024, 1:18 AM | Updated Nov 13, 2024 7:16 PM
in my opinion, in no specific order
Manhwa, 2019 Publishing ? vol, ? chp

The main character, Ji Suwon, is an ordinary teenager with no special characteristics other than being good at drawing. One day, while attending an academy, he fell in love for the first time when he saw Kim Harang, the female student sitting next to him. However, upon finding out she already had a boyfriend, Suwon fell into despair and swore to live an ordinary high school life. However, one day, while walking down the school hallway, he meets Seol Hyorim, the school's beauty, and falls in love once again... (Source: Namu wiki, translated)

AuthorHyeono
SerializationNaver Webtoon
ThemeSchool
Manhwa, 2022 Finished ? vol, 96 chp

Meet Myeong, a struggling actress who spends her days auditioning for small roles and cleaning houses on the side to make ends meet. She's always had a burning passion for acting, but the road to stardom has been anything but easy. Despite her relentless efforts, Myeong remains relatively unknown in the industry. Ironically, Myeong's name means fame, which only adds to the frustration of her current situation. But one day, while wandering through the city, she stumbles upon a photo exhibition featuring stunning images of her younger self, captured by a mysterious photographer. As she gazes at the pictures, Myeong is transported back to a time when she was filled with hope and optimism. Seeing herself through the lens of another's perspective ignites a new fire within her. Could this photographer be the key to unlocking her potential and finally achieving the fame she was destined for? With newfound determination, Myeong sets out to find the photographer and learn more about the person behind the camera. As they begin to collaborate, sparks fly and Myeong begins to see herself in a whole new light. Will she be able to capture the attention of the industry as this photographer's muse? Only time will tell, but Myeong is ready to take on the challenge and prove that she's meant for greatness.

AuthorSujin
SerializationNaver Webtoon
7.98
1.8K
Light Novel, 2021 Publishing ? vol, ? chp

When his father remarries, Yuuta Asamura winds up sharing a roof with a brand-new stepsister, who is also the hottest girl in his grade! But Yuuta and his new sister, Saki Ayase, have no delusions—they both carry trauma from their parents' difficult divorces, and they agree to keep a respectful distance. As it turns out, however, the two have a lot in common, and slowly, cautiously, they grow closer. But is the emotion blooming between them simple admiration, familial love, or something more? (Source: Yen Press)

8.20
12K
Manga, 2017 Finished 8 vol, 39 chp

When a fire broke out in the Mitarai household 13 years ago, the eldest daughter, Anzu, had to watch her mother, Satsuki, grovel to the ground and beg for forgiveness, as she thought it was her fault. Things only went downhill for the family, with Anzu's parents divorcing shortly after the incident. Living with her younger sister Yuzu, 25-year-old Anzu—now surnamed Murata—works at a house cleaning company to pay for Satsuki's hospital bills. Her newest client is Makiko Mitarai, the second wife of Anzu's father who presents herself as the perfect housewife when, in reality, she refuses to clean any mess. Having always believed Mikako was the true instigator behind the fire, Anzu considers this the ideal opportunity to prove her mother's innocence. Under the alias "Shizuka Yamauchi," she plans to infiltrate Mikako's house and search for evidence that will determine her culpability. Nevertheless, Anzu must remain cautious if she wants to succeed, as a single wrong step might prove too costly. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

SerializationKiss
DemographicJosei
7.57
4.4K
Manga, 2013 Publishing ? vol, ? chp

When Kanade was very young, she went to a ballet performance of her neighbour, Lisa, and was overwhelmed by her amazing dancing. She decided then and there that she wanted to dance like Lisa, and her parents agreed to let her take ballet lessons. Ballet is much harder than Lisa's beautiful dancing may have led her to believe, but Kanade is determined to endure and become a wonderful ballerina! (Source: MangaHelpers)

AuthorCuvie
SerializationChampion RED
DemographicSeinen
7.82
3.4K
Manhwa, 2010 Publishing ? vol, ? chp

In a world with gods having everlasting lives, suras who possess unrivaled power, and humans who caught helplessly in between, a girl with a god's name, Kubera, is born—a girl who is prophesied to bring great change into the world. When Kubera's peaceful village meets its fiery end, a mysterious magician named Asha comes to her rescue. Together they begin a journey in search of answers and revenge. (Source: Wikipedia)

AuthorCurrygom
SerializationNaver Webtoon
8.03
15K
Manhwa, 2007 Finished ? vol, 544 chp

Within an abandoned building in South Korea lies a white coffin, from which rises Cadis Etrama Di Raizel "Rai"—an unimaginably beautiful, dignified, and noble man. Awakening in this unknown time, Rai must seek out someone he can trust—his loyal companion, Frankenstein. To begin with, Rai attempts to blend into human society by transforming his old-fashioned clothing into the pristine blazer of the nearby Ye Ran High School. As it turns out, the principal of the school is his servant Frankenstein. After slumbering for the past 820 years, Rai requires Frankenstein's help to adapt to the current age, so Frankenstein enrolls him as a new student in order to help him understand modern society and experience a normal life. Frankenstein's plans, however, soon go awry not only because of the problems stemming from modern society, but also unresolved conflicts from him and his master's troubled past. Left with no other choice, Rai must resort to using his mysterious power to protect those he holds dear. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

8.10
110K

An ordinary teenager is transported to a fantasy world, accidentally gets on the bad side of the gods, and is dumped in the bottom of the world's deepest dungeon with no skills or magic. Ouch! Once there, he meets a mysterious girl...who happens to be undead. But despite her general dislike of humans, she decides to help him out. Can the two of them make it back to the surface? They might just be a more powerful combo than anyone was expecting! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

6.99
940
Manga, 1999 Finished 2 vol, 22 chp

On a small island somewhere near Japan, three cult members have devoted themselves to the "Deserted Island Program". Calling each other by rank, these people-two men and one women-have been chosen by their superiors to throw off the corrupt influence of modern society and "purify" themselves. But as time passes two of the members begin to give into human desire... (Source: ANN)

SerializationBig Comic Spirits
DemographicSeinen
6.64
7.3K
Manga, 2004 Finished 5 vol, 26 chp

Penned by Masaya Hokazono (Inugami, Watashi wa ai) and illustrated by Court Betten (Prince Standard, Harukaze - Bitterpop), Girlfriend features charming and sexy short stories involving romantic relationships between high-schoolers in contemporary Japan. (Source: Kotonoha)

SerializationYoung Jump
ThemeSchool
DemographicSeinen
6.59
3.9K
Manga, 2019 Publishing ? vol, ? chp

Hunters brave the ruins of a long-dead civilization at the behest of the corporate city-states who thrive on its detritus. Amidst the decay lie powerful artifacts of ancient technology, eclipsing anything the corporations can develop. For a few successful hunters, the search for these relics is a road to untold riches. For most, it's a shortcut to slaughter at the hands of mutant bioweapons and robotic sentinels. And for those trapped at the bottom of society, it's the only way out. Akira is uneducated, underfed, and unprotected—just another homeless kid in the sprawling slums between the walls of Kugamayama City and the deadly wastelands which surround it. Relic hunting offers his only hope of clawing his way to a better life outside the slums. But his first, desperate foray into the ruins threatens to end his brief life—until he meets a mysterious, incorporeal woman named Alpha. (Source: J-Novel Club)

SerializationDengeki Maoh
DemographicSeinen
7.82
17K
Light Novel, 2019 Publishing ? vol, ? chp

The pinnacle of human civilization has come and gone, leaving only ruins in its wake. Society and science now struggle to rebuild, rediscovering scraps of knowledge from powerful ancient artifacts that defy comprehension. These relics of the "Old World" can make the fortunes of those who find them—if ancient security systems and rogue bioweapons don't kill the relic hunters first. Akira, a young street orphan, sets out to become one such hunter to escape his brutal life in the slums. Untrained, malnourished, and poorly armed, Akira would be lucky to make it back from the ruins alive—until an encounter with Alpha, a mysterious, ghostly woman, changes his fate forever. Alpha needs a hunter, and she's willing to train Akira to get one. Will her support be enough to help a penniless kid from the slums climb to the top of a crushing and merciless world? (Source: J-Novel Club)

AuthorsGinNahuse
7.83
1.4K
Manga, 2017 Publishing ? vol, ? chp

Rentt Faina, a twenty-five-year-old adventurer, has been hacking away at monsters for a decade. However, without much talent for the job, Rentt finds himself stuck hunting slimes and goblins for meager amounts of coin every day. Little does he know, all this is about to change when he comes across a seemingly undiscovered path in the Labyrinth of the Moon's Reflection. What awaits him at the end of the path, however, is neither treasure nor riches, but a legendary dragon that wastes no time swallowing him whole! Waking up a short time later, Rentt finds himself not quite dead, but not very alive either—he is nothing more than a pile of bones! Armed with nothing but his trusty sword, tool belt, and ghoulish new looks, Rentt sets off on his quest as a newly reborn Skeleton to achieve Existential Evolution, hoping to one day return to civilization with a more human form. Will Rentt succeed, or will the labyrinth consume him for the rest of his un-death...? (Source: J-Novel Club)

7.35
21K
Light Novel, 2017 Publishing ? vol, ? chp

Rentt Faina, a twenty-five-year-old adventurer, has been hacking away at monsters for a decade. However, without much talent for the job, Rentt finds himself stuck hunting slimes and goblins for meager amounts of coin every day. Little does he know, all this is about to change when he comes across a seemingly undiscovered path in the Labyrinth of the Moon's Reflection. What awaits him at the end of the path, however, is neither treasure nor riches, but a legendary dragon that wastes no time swallowing him whole! Waking up a short time later, Rentt finds himself not quite dead, but not very alive either—he is nothing more than a pile of bones! Armed with nothing but his trusty sword, tool belt, and ghoulish new looks, Rentt sets off on his quest as a newly reborn Skeleton to achieve Existential Evolution, hoping to one day return to civilization with a more human form. Will Rentt succeed, or will the labyrinth consume him for the rest of his un-death...? (Source: J-Novel Club)

7.29
3.8K
Manga, 2015 Finished 17 vol, 167 chp

According to Ryuu Yashiro, Tarou Kurume's childhood friend, he is not interested in love. But one day, the ball hit by his classmate, Mei Ebino, directly hit his head rendering him unconscious. When Tarou wakes up, there's a girl "above" him...

SerializationShounen Sunday
ThemeSchool
DemographicShounen
7.47
24K
Manhwa, 2009 Publishing ? vol, ? chp

During the era of space exploration, mankind is at war against monsters of unknown origin. The battle is grim, and the future looks bleak. Amidst the chaos, mankind plays their last hand. It's time for the Knights to step into the fray and turn the tide of this war. (Source: MU)

SerializationNaver Webtoon
DemographicShounen
7.62
3.1K
Manga, 2009 Publishing ? vol, ? chp

"Irises" are unique abilities most people are said to possess from birth. These powers manifest themselves in the form of visual cues and range from lie detection to danger prediction. Unfortunately, high school student Tooru Mizushima is one of the very few without an Iris. As an "Iris Zero," he is frequently bullied, and therefore, he tries to stand out as little as possible. However, when the popular schoolgirl Koyuki Sasamori comes crashing into Tooru's life, his motto of minimal exposure is brutally shattered. Koyuki's Iris allows her to identify the most qualified person for a certain task—and she determines Tooru to be the most capable person to help her find the next student council president. Tooru refuses to become involved in such a public affair, but Koyuki's cheerful persistence ultimately prevails. And so, Tooru's lonely life as an Iris Zero slowly changes as he comes to meet more people and utilize his exceptional deduction skills to solve various mysteries. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

SerializationComic Alive
DemographicSeinen
7.92
41K
Manga, 2008 Finished 12 vol, 48 chp

Tsubasa Uehara and Arisa Sonoda are identical twin sisters separated by their parents' divorce three years prior. Having only been able to communicate through secret letters, the two arrange to meet up with each other at a park in which they used to play. Nicknamed the "Demon Princess" of her middle school, the tomboyish Tsubasa struggles to get along with the other students in her class. In contrast, the feminine Arisa is the perfect class representative who achieves good grades and has many friends. Learning of her twin sister’s envy, Arisa proposes to Tsubasa that she attend school in her place. Upon returning from school that day, Tsubasa recounts how amazing her experience was to Arisa, who is horrified to learn that she is still jealous of her life. Telling her sister that she knows nothing about her classmates' secrets nor her own, Arisa attempts suicide in front of Tsubasa's eyes. Determined to uncover the truth behind Arisa's suffering, Tsubasa decides to go undercover to find out. Now posing as Arisa, Tsubasa witnesses her very first "King Time"—an event that takes place every Friday during fourth period where a wish of Arisa's classmates is randomly granted. Believing the occasion to be a strange joke, Tsubasa does not take it seriously until someone is hurt in the process. Seeing the extent to which the "King" will go to fulfill these requests, Tsubasa must uncover the King's identity and how all of this involves her beloved twin sister. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

SerializationNakayoshi
DemographicShoujo
7.53
18K
Manga, 2005 Finished 12 vol, 120 chp

Maeda Hachibei is peculiar, because, when most males lusting after gorgeous females, he instead lusts after discrete parts. When he relocates to Tokyo to attend school, he finds himself living in a dormitory with five females, each possessing a distinct ideal physical trait he desires: gorgeous blue eyes, bullet-train breasts, a deep dulcet voice, and straight "anime-esque" legs. Can he manage to keep his wits when these women surround him? Although you would not be completely incorrect if you believe this is like Love Hina… Hachibei is no Keitaro. (Source: Musashi Quality) Included one-shot: Volume 12: The Boy Who Heard Too Much

SerializationShounen Sunday
DemographicShounen
7.64
16K
Manga, 2002 Finished 8 vol, 86 chp

Seiji Sawamura is the toughest seventeen-year-old in town, feared by all for his fighting prowess and his deadly "Devil's Right Hand." But at heart, Seiji is a softy, and all he wants is an end to his seventeen-year history of being a lonely single guy. Unfortunately, his tough-guy reputation only serves to decrease his popularity with the ladies, until one day he wakes up to find a girl named Midori has replaced his right hand, and admits she has had a crush on him since middle school.

SerializationShounen Sunday
ThemeSchool
DemographicShounen
7.76
22K
Manga, 1981 Finished 2 vol, 36 chp

Set in an apartment complex on the outskirts of Tokyo, Murasaki Yamada's Talk to My Back explores the fraying of Japan's suburban middle-class dreams through a woman's relationship with her two daughters as they mature and assert their independence, and with her husband, who works late and sees his wife as little more than a domestic servant. (Source: Drawn & Quarterly)

SerializationGaro
7.44
673
Manga, 2011 Publishing ? vol, ? chp

Children who died before their parents, change their 'cause of death' into weapons, and kill each other over chance of resurrection.... Youth Battle Royal Graffiti. (Source: Official site)

N/A
270
Light Novel, 2001 Publishing ? vol, ? chp

(No synopsis yet.)

N/A
171
Light Novel, 2013 Finished 7 vol, 51 chp

(No synopsis yet.)

Light Novel, 2003 Finished 5 vol, ? chp

(No synopsis yet.)

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