Airhead Yuri-chan and her boyfriend Aono-kun had a perfectly normal relationship until one day Aono-kun suddenly "passed away"... They will never be bound together, and they cannot even touch. This is their difficult and almost too sincere love story.
I Want to Hold Aono-kun so Badly I Could Die It is also Known as: 青野くんに触りたいから死にたい, I Want to Die Because I Want to Touch Aono
Genres: Romance , School Life , Slice of Life
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Top 7 Manga Like I Want to Hold Aono-kun so Badly I Could Die (Aono-kun ni Sawaritai kara Shinitai) [2026 List]
7. Natsuyuki Rendezvous
A young man with poor eyesight named Hazuki works part-time in a flower shop and falls hard for the shop-owner Rokka. But what happens when he discovers that residing in her apartment is the spirit of the man she can never forget?
Natsuyuki Rendezvous has finished publishing and it has 23 Chapters. It is also Known as: 夏雪ランデブー, A Summer Snow Rendezvous
6. Discommunication
Arika Togawa doesn't understand why she has fallen in love with her classmate, Takamori Matsubue. She hardly knows him. Together they decide to find out how two strangers can fall in love.
"Why do people fall in love?" Several wonderful but strange love stories based on this eternal mystery are told in this "Truly Mysterious Love Manga."
(From Kodanclub)
Discommunication has finished publishing and it has 76 Chapters. It is also Known as: ディスコミュニケーション, Discommunication
5. Chainsaw Man
The name says it all! Denji's life of poverty is changed forever when he merges with his pet chainsaw dog, Pochita! Now he's living in the big city and an official Devil Hunter. But he's got a lot to learn about his new job and chainsaw powers!
Notes:
- Nominated for the 2020 Manga Taisho Award.
- Winner of the 2021 Kono Manga ga Sugoi Award.
- Winner of the 66th Shogakukan Manga Award in the shounen category.
- Winner of the 2021 and 2022 Harvey Award for Best Manga.
Chainsaw Man has finished publishing and it has 97 Chapters. It is also Known as: チェンソーマン, Chainsawman, Chensoo Man, CSM, Людина-бензопила, Человек-бензопила, رجل المنشار, مرد اره ای, មនុស្សរណា, チェンソーマン, チェンソーマン 第二部, 电锯人, 鏈鋸人, 電鋸人, 체인쏘맨, Chainsaw Man: Public Safety Saga
4. Mars
Kira, a shy high school student, lives only for her art. Rei, An arrogant, rebellious and violent playboy, wears his delinquency like a badge of honor. They are exact opposites in every way, but when Kira sees Rei kissing a statue of Mars, she overcomes her fears and asks him to model for her. And, to everyone's surprise, Rei agrees.
Mars has finished publishing and it has 90 Chapters. It is also Known as: MARS, Mars
3. Mitama Security
High school student Rena has always been able to see ghosts. She's gotten so used to it by now that it doesn't even bother her anymore. But suddenly, a SecuREIty agent name Mitama appears and vows to protect Rena! This action comedy series is out of this world!
Mitama Security: Spirit Busters has finished publishing and it has 48 Chapters. It is also Known as: ミタマセキュ霊ティ, Mitama Security
2. Shi to Kanojo to Boku
Yukari is a girl who can see the deceased. Yuusaku is a boy who can hear any phenomena that has a voice. Through their encounters with the inhuman, they learn fear, sadness, and compassion; and grow as humans.
has finished publishing and it has 39 Chapters. It is also Known as: 死と彼女とぼく, Death, She and I, the Girl and I, the Girl and Me, the Maiden and I, The Death, Her and Me.
1. Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu
"So, Hikaru is no more... If that's true then..."
Yoshiki and Hikaru are two boys who live in a certain village. They're the same age and have always been together growing up. But one day, Yoshiki noticed that "something else" has taken Hikaru's place. Even after learning of this, Yoshiki still wants them to be together. And so, his life with the "something" that looks like his friend begins.
At the same time, strange incidents keep occurring in the village...
The Summer Hikaru Died is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 光が死んだ夏, Hikari ga Shinda Natsu, The Summer Hikaru is Dead, The Summer the Light is Dead
