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. Beastars
- 18. Ramen Aka Neko
- 17. Juuou to Yakusou
- 16. Hapirimyeon Kkamagwiga Doeeobeoryeotda
- 15. Garuru Girl
- 14. Murenase! Shiiton Gakuen
- 13. Niehime to Kemono no Ou
- 12. 2200-nen Neko no Kuni Nippon
- 11. Tora wa Ryuu wo Mada Tabenai
- 10. Shirokuma Tensei: Mori no Shugoshin ni Natta zo Densetsu
- 9. Lying Puppies Get Eaten
- 8. Ponta ga Hito ni Narimashite
- 7. It's a Cat, Adopted by a Wolf Family?
- 6. Kowaiyasan
- 5. Mad Chimera World
- 4. Sekai no Owari ni Shiba Inu to
- 3. Cat Shit One
- 2. Ren-chin Girl
- 1. Taika no Risei
19. 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
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. 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
15. 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
14. 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
13. 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
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. 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
10. 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
9. 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
8. Ponta ga Hito ni Narimashite
One day, all the dogs in the neighborhood turned into humans. But they retained their canine habits and personalities?
Ponta ga Hito ni Narimashite is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ポン太がヒトになりまして, 犬がヒトになる話, My Dog Becomes a Human
7. 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
6. 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
5. 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
4. 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
3. Cat Shit One
Inside the jungles of Vietnam, a courageous Special Ops. Unit is fighting the most infamous war of decades past—the Vietnam War. This bold account follows the brave exploits of Sergeant “Perky” Perkins and his unit…of rabbits! Join Rats, Perky and Botaski as they fight against the cats of the Viet Cong. From the Tet Offensive to the My Canh bombing, watch these commando-style bunnies through an anthropomorphic lens as events unfold and violence erupts.
on-human cast of characters notwithstanding, this compelling and painstakingly-researched work places an emphasis on factualism in order to accurately portray the events of the Vietnam War. With a fresh perspective on one of history’s greatest calamities, Apocalypse Meow is a daring new take on a conflict that won’t soon be forgotten…especially after these young rabbits are done!
Apocalypse Meow has finished publishing and it has 18 Chapters. It is also Known as: Cat Shit One
2. Ren-chin Girl
Hikoichi is extremely reliant on his microwave, which takes the form of a girl.
Ren-chin Girl has finished publishing and it has 1 Chapters. It is also Known as: レンチンガール, Ren-chin Girl
1. 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
