What is this genre all about? Anthropomorphism is the attribution of uniquely human characteristics to non-human beings, inanimate objects, or natural or supernatural phenomena. If it's an animal or an object (AI excluded) and it speaks and/or does other human-like things (dresses up) then we're dealing with anthropomorphism.
We present you the list of Anthropomorphism manga you should read right now.
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Top 19 Anthropomorphism manga you should read right now. [2026 List]
- 19. Hapirimyeon Kkamagwiga Doeeobeoryeotda
- 18. Ramen Aka Neko
- 17. Juuou to Yakusou
- 16. Kowaiyasan
- 15. 2200-nen Neko no Kuni Nippon
- 14. Garuru Girl
- 13. Beastars
- 12. Lying Puppies Get Eaten
- 11. It's a Cat, Adopted by a Wolf Family?
- 10. Taika no Risei
- 9. Shirokuma Tensei: Mori no Shugoshin ni Natta zo Densetsu
- 8. Sekai no Owari ni Shiba Inu to
- 7. Internet Explorer
- 6. Blades of Furry
- 5. Monotone Blue
- 4. Tora wa Ryuu wo Mada Tabenai
- 3. Clumsy Master, You've Crossed the Line!
- 2. Tabako-chan
- 1. Doubutsu Ningen
19. Hapirimyeon Kkamagwiga Doeeobeoryeotda
Life is about survival of the fittest... But what do you do when you're reborn as a crow? Find someone big and strong to take you in, of course! After saving Prince Camute's life, Rainelle is brought to the imperial palace to live as his pet. However, just as she believes she's set to live a life of comfort, she finds herself caught at the center of a dangerous power struggle between Prince Camute and his brother. Now that her survival depends on his, will Rainelle find a way to help her prince?
Note: Chapter count includes a 12-chapter side story
The Crow's Prince has finished publishing and it has 107 Chapters. It is also Known as: Of all things, I Became a Crow., I Have Become a Crow, ทำไมฉันต้องกลายเป็นอีกา, よりによってカラスになってしまった
18. Ramen Aka Neko
Meet Tamako, who’s found her way into an interview at a ramen shop run solely by cats. When the feline manager asks if she likes cats, Tamako admits that she’s actually more of a dog person...only to be hired on the spot! But her job description isn’t quite what she expects — rather than serving ramen, she’s now a dedicated cat caretaker...?!
Red Cat Ramen is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ラーメン赤猫, Ramen Aka Neko
17. Juuou to Yakusou
"Defeat these monsters, take their loot, and go deeper to find even more treasure!" With that lofty dream in mind, an adventurer named Tina goes exploring in a dungeon... only to be severely injured. But she was saved by the Beast King Gallon, who was supposed to have been slain by the former hero!
Beast King & Medicinal Herb is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 獣王と薬草, Король зверей и лекарственные травы.
16. Kowaiyasan
Step into "The Creepy and Freaky," where fear is our commodity. Take your time, shop around, and immerse yourself in these tales of terror for as long as you please.
The Creepy and Freaky is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: こわいやさん, Kowaiyasan
15. 2200-nen Neko no Kuni Nippon
"2200 Cat Country Japan" is set in the near future, where the human population's birthrate has declined. In this "Cat Country," cats have learned to talk, learn, and work. The story depicts the heartwarming daily life of high school girl Mugishima and her argumentative and wayward pet cat, Sora, who live in this world.
2200-nen Neko no Kuni Nippon is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 2200年ねこの国ニッポン, 2200-nen Neko no Kuni Nippon
14. Garuru Girl
Mochizuki is reunited with his first love, Kawarashi, when he enters high school. Unlike the mischievous tomboy he used to know, Kawarashi has grown into a ladylike beauty, but their close relationship hasn't changed. But when school started, Mochizuki has trouble even approaching the popular Kawarashi, until an incident leads him to discover her "secret"...? An inter-species romantic comedy between an ordinary boy and a wolf girl!
Garuru Girl has finished publishing and it has 17 Chapters. It is also Known as: ガルルガール, Garuru Girl
13. Beastars
One night at Cherryton Academy, an herbivore student is brutally murdered. Among the members of the Drama Club, the herbivores’ suspicions naturally turn to their carnivore classmates… The prime suspect? Gray wolf Legoshi. But he wouldn’t hurt a fly. Or would he? Will dwarf rabbit Haru bring out the beast in him? Or are his feelings for her…something else?
Notes:
- Winner of the 11th Manga Taisho Award in 2018.
- Winner of the 42nd Kodansha Manga Award in the Shounen Category in 2018.
- Winner of the New Face Award from the 21st Japan Media Arts Festival Awards in 2018.
- Winner of the New Creator Prize of the 22nd Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2018.
Beastars has finished publishing and it has 196 Chapters. It is also Known as: BEASTARS, Beastars
12. Lying Puppies Get Eaten
The puppy is clearly an omnivore, then why does he have to pretend to be a carnivore? On his first day transferring into a new school, his secret was discovered by his fox classmate. Then begins his life of living under “threat”, but after spending more time with him, the fox isn’t actually too awful…?
Lying Puppies Get Eaten is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Lying Puppies Get Eaten
11. It's a Cat, Adopted by a Wolf Family?
Kittia, an orphaned kitten. The world is too scary for a kitten to be alone! Using her tricks, Kittia heads into wolf territory. "Hello? I'm Kittia, and I'm a brave wolf even though I look a bit young!" “…That's definitely a wolf."
It's a Cat, Adopted by a Wolf Family? is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: You're a Cat, But You've Been Adopted by a Wolf Family?, 猫なのにオオカミ一家の養子になりました
10. Taika no Risei
As birth rates decline, in an effort to increase the total population of Japan, the country has implemented... a pet-humanism policy...?
As more and more owners "humanize" their pets--having them become members of society--Japan begins to experience a hike in economic growth, as well as in increase in crimes committed by these "dogmen" and "catmen"...
In the midst of such social unrest, what could possibly be of bigger concern to one cynical high school girl named Ao...?
The Whys and Wherefores of Taika is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: タイカの理性, Taika no Risei
9. Shirokuma Tensei: Mori no Shugoshin ni Natta zo Densetsu
After dying in a mountain climbing accident, a 28-year-old man finds that he is reincarnated in an alternate world... AS A POLAR BEAR.
After taking a PAWS to get acquainted with his new body, the MC soon learns that he can fight better than aKUMA from Street Fighter after he BEARs witness to a beast girl being hunted by the army and gets ARCTICked off. The question is: is this new life a blessing, or a cURSUS MARITIMUS?
Shirokuma Tensei: Mori no Shugoshin ni Natta zo Densetsu is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: シロクマ転生 森の守護神になったぞ伝説, Shirokuma Tensei: Mori no Shugoshin ni Natta zo Densetsu, シロクマ転生 森の守護神になったぞ伝説, Reincarnation of White Bear - I Became the Legendary Guardian Deity of the Sacred Forest, Polar Bear Isekai, Reincarnation of White Bear: I Became the Legendary Guardian Deity of the Sacred Forest
8. Sekai no Owari ni Shiba Inu to
Follow the travels of our high-school girl protagonist and her talking Shiba Inu across a post-apocalyptic world.
Roaming the Apocalypse with my Shiba Inu is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 世界の終わりに柴犬と, Sekai no Owari ni Shiba Inu to
7. Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer is a web browser who isn't as popular as she used to be.
Internet Explorer is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Internet Explorer
6. Blades of Furry
Emile is an up-and-coming skater in the beloved sport of Skate Battles, a high-stakes combo of figure skating and martial arts. Radu is a well-known senior skater and several time champ with the world at his feet. However, during an ill-fated match between the two, Emile discovers Radu's secret, which could threaten to destroy him. Will Emile keep his secret? Or could this rivalry turn into something more...?
Blades of Furry is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Blades of Furry
5. Monotone Blue
Hachi the cat finds most things monotonous, but at the top of his list is high school and all that comes with it. But when Aoi the lizard–a quiet, high-achieving transfer student–arrives, Hachi catches a glimpse of a brighter, more colorful life. If Hachi can help Aoi open up, unlocking new feelings in the process, maybe his life won’t be so bland, after all.
Monotone Blue has finished publishing and it has 9 Chapters. It is also Known as: モノトーン・ブルー, Monotone Blue
4. Tora wa Ryuu wo Mada Tabenai
In a distant place, on a certain mountain, a young dragon has been captured by a beautiful female tiger. The two, who were prey and predator, begin a journey to find a way for two animals with very different life spans to live by each other's sides.
The Tiger Won't Eat the Dragon Yet. is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 虎は龍をまだ喰べない。, The Tiger Still Don't Eat the Dragon, Tora wa Ryuu o Mada Tabenai, 龙是虎的储备粮。, 호랑이는 용을 아직 먹지 않는다
3. Clumsy Master, You've Crossed the Line!
Bai Yue, a girl who has been confined in a sanatorium since childhood, unexpectedly escapes and finds herself transported 2,000 years into the future, into a world dominated by beastmen. She is bought by a powerful and handsome beastman named Lang Xiao, who treats her with great care, even enlisting a "bear nanny" to help look after her. However, as she starts to enjoy her life as a pampered "pet," she begins to notice that her master's affection may be crossing some boundaries. Her struggles to maintain her dignity while navigating this bizarre new world make for an intriguing and humorous story.
Clumsy Master, You've Crossed the Line! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: An Exclusive Marriage Where the Bride Is Loved by the Greatest Husband, Bestas Desajeitadas, Vocês Passaram dos Limites!, Chun Zhuren Ni Yuejiele, Chǔn Zhǔrén Nǐ Yuèjièle, Clumsy Master You've Crossed the Line, Mauvaises bêtes, vous avez dépassé les bornes!, Stupid Master, You Have Crossed the Line, Ungeschickte Bestien, ihr habt es übertrieben!, ¡Bestias Torpes, Han Cruzado la Línea!, 最強ご主人様に愛され尽くす独占婚, 未來獸世當萌寵, 未来兽世当萌宠, 蠢主人你越界了
2. Tabako-chan
The main focus of the story is Asano, an employee who just can’t quit smoking, and Tabako-chan, who is the anthropomorphized smoke of a cigarette and whose clothes start to dissolve the closer you get to finishing your cigarette. She clings to your clothes like the smell of cold smoke. Aside from Tabako-chan, there is also the menthol cigarette character Menko-chan, and the Golden Bat, born in 1906, who are all anthropomorphized cigarettes that have turned into beautiful girls.
Tabako-chan has finished publishing and it has 28 Chapters. It is also Known as: たば子ちゃん, Tobacco-chan
1. Doubutsu Ningen
Are we the predators or the prey? When an unsuspecting father and daughter stumble upon a strange gathering of humanoid animals with a taste for fine cuisine, their worst nightmare is about to begin. Here, creatures who are not quite human-and not quite animal at that-raise humans as livestock and slaughter them to put meat on the table. Through this bizarre and horrific tale, society's morals are put to the ultimate test: What does it truly mean to consume another living being?
Animan is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 動物人間, Die Gesellschaft der Tiere, Animal Human
