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. Beastars
- 17. Ramen Aka Neko
- 16. Kowaiyasan
- 15. Tora wa Ryuu wo Mada Tabenai
- 14. Internet Explorer
- 13. Juuou to Yakusou
- 12. 2200-nen Neko no Kuni Nippon
- 11. Inukei no Kareshi
- 10. Garuru Girl
- 9. Taika no Risei
- 8. Doubutsu Ningen
- 7. EAT
- 6. Murenase! Shiiton Gakuen
- 5. It's a Cat, Adopted by a Wolf Family?
- 4. Koala Enikki
- 3. Kimi wo Mawashitai.
- 2. Mad Chimera World
- 1. Niehime to Kemono no Ou
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. 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
17. 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
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. 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
14. 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
13. 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.
12. 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
11. Inukei no Kareshi
Kentarou is a gruff and stoic dogman who can't help but wag his tail whenever he sees his boyfriend, Inukai. Despite his stern exterior, he's an affectionate and doting boyfriend. Along with coworker Nekomiya and his feline boyfriend Shimada, Kentarou and Inukai enjoy days filled with sappy partners and heaps of affection!
My Boyfriend Is a Dog has finished publishing and it has 21 Chapters. It is also Known as: 犬系の彼氏, Inukei no Kareshi
10. 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
9. 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
8. 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
7. EAT
For law professor Lufria, his image is everything. He's known as the toughest and strictest teacher around, with a zero tolerance policy for tardiness and rule breakers. But even the most intimidating of wolves can find themselves wanting the impossible. Lufria deeply enjoys observing the act of eating, though he would never make it obvious. After a shocking assault where one of his students bites him, his true desire surfaces: Lufria wants nothing more than to be devoured. Will this wolf get his darkest needs met...or will he be left forever wanting?
Note: Includes one extra chapter.
EAT has finished publishing and it has 8 Chapters. It is also Known as: EAT
6. Murenase! Shiiton Gakuen
Seton Academy, a school full of animals where, thanks to population decline, there are fewer humans than any other creature. Mazama Jin, an animal hater and the only human male in his class, falls in love with Hino Hitomi, the only female human, the moment he lays eyes her. However he soon finds himself entangled with various other creatures after he reluctantly joins the 'pack' of Lanka the wolf, the only other member of her pack.
Come Together! Seton Academy has finished publishing and it has 153 Chapters. It is also Known as: 群れなせ！シートン学園, Do not flock! Seongnese Academy, Murenase! Seton Gakuen, Come Together! to the Seton Academy
5. 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
4. Koala Enikki
Koala writes about daily life, whether it's good or bad, happy or sad. Koala treats every day as a precious day.
Koala's Diary is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: コアラ絵日記, Koala Enikki
3. Kimi wo Mawashitai.
One day, a tiny girl named Shina appeared inside a roll of toilet paper in the Yamaguchi's residence toilet. She made a stunning impression on a typical middle school student, Nobuo.
"What if I use up all of the paper? Would I be able to see her... na... na... naked?!"
It's the beginning of a story about love, lust and... a sh*t ton of other adventures!
Kimi wo Mawashitai. has finished publishing and it has 39 Chapters. It is also Known as: 君を回したい。, Kimi wo Mawashitai.
2. Mad Chimera World
Set in a ruined world full of chimerical creatures, where female creatures eat males. Two creatures explore the land: Usagi, the elder sister, protects her brother Mitsuki, a curious chronicler who knows much about the ancient world for having read a multitude of books.
Mad Chimera World has finished publishing and it has 21 Chapters. It is also Known as: マッドキメラワールド, 疯狂奇美拉世界
1. Niehime to Kemono no Ou
Saliphie, the 99th sacrifice to the terrifying demon king, learns two secrets about the king: The first, that he has been letting the sacrifices go in secret. The second, that half of his blood is that of a human. She gets to know the king's kindness and sorrow, and then it's announced that the king has taken Saliphie, who wishes to become a source of energy for the king, as his queen, and...?
Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts has finished publishing and it has 104 Chapters. It is also Known as: 贄姫と獣の王, Princess of the Sacrifice & King of the Beast, Princess of the sacrifice & King of the beast
