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. Kowaiyasan
- 16. Beastars
- 15. 2200-nen Neko no Kuni Nippon
- 14. Monotone Blue
- 13. It's a Cat, Adopted by a Wolf Family?
- 12. Miss Kitty and Her Bodyguards
- 11. Doubutsu Ningen
- 10. Lying Puppies Get Eaten
- 9. Garuru Girl
- 8. Niehime to Kemono no Ou
- 7. Wazawai Kitsune no Kuzurechan
- 6. My Little Pony: Tomodachi wa Mahou
- 5. Louvre no Neko
- 4. Odekake Kozame
- 3. Atsumare Doubutsu no Mori: Mujintou Diary
- 2. Uchi no Neko ga Onnanoko de Kawaii
- 1. Taika no Risei
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. 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
16. 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
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. 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
13. 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
12. Miss Kitty and Her Bodyguards
Follow Anna's daily life with her bodyguards!
Miss Kitty and Her Bodyguards has finished publishing and it has 357 Chapters. It is also Known as: Miss Kitty and Her Bodyguards
11. 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
10. 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
9. 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
8. 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
7. Wazawai Kitsune no Kuzurechan
One of the 800 tails of the mighty Disaster Kitsune has escaped confinement and manifested itself as a helpless young kitsune to find Naoto, the boy who released her through his kindness. Now Naoto feels obligated to take care of the fox-girl.
Wazawai Kitsune no Kuzurechan is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 災い狐のくずれちゃん, 災禍之狐的久津禮, Disaster Fox Kuzure-chan
6. My Little Pony: Tomodachi wa Mahou
The August issue of Shogakukan's Pucchigumi magazine revealed on Saturday that Akira Himekawa is drawing the previously announced manga based on Hasbro's My Little Pony ~Tomodachi wa Mahō~ (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic) television series. The manga will debut in the next issue on August 12. The two manga creators who go by the name Akira Himekawa have been drawing various Legend of Zelda manga over the years.
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic has finished publishing and it has 17 Chapters. It is also Known as: マイリトルポニー～トモダチは魔法～, MLP, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
5. Louvre no Neko
During one of her guided tours at Le Louvre, Cécile sees in the museum galleries a small white kitten who seems to be listening to her commentary. When she tells her colleague, he doesn't believe her.
Monsieur Marcel has been a night time security guard for years. His family has worked at Le Louvre for generations. That night, he is training Patrick, a young recruit. Very quickly, Monsieur Marcel strays from the usual path to get to the attic. There, Patrick discovers cats. Marcel feeds them and explains to his young colleague that these cats have always inhabited Le Louvre. They were already there when Le Louvre was still a castle. Once the two guards have left, the cats start to speak. There is Blue-Beard, Myosotis, Sawtooth, and the small white cat is Snowflake. They say he is special, they say he can enter the worlds of paintings...
Louvre no Neko has finished publishing and it has 18 Chapters. It is also Known as: ルーヴルの猫, Cats of the Louvre
4. Odekake Kozame
The adventures of a baby shark in nostalgia-filled Yauo Town.
Whether it's cider on a summer day, freeze pops, radio calisthenics, festival stalls, or hanging out with friends, the world sparkles when reflected in the eyes of the baby shark.
Odekake Kozame is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: おでかけ子ザメ, Little Shark's Outings
3. Atsumare Doubutsu no Mori: Mujintou Diary
The series follows four humans—Coroyuki, Benben, Himepoyo, and Guchan—who move to a deserted island.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Deserted Island Diary is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: あつまれ どうぶつの森 〜無人島Diary〜, Atsumare Doubutsu no Mori: Mujintou Diary
2. Uchi no Neko ga Onnanoko de Kawaii
For some reason, our cat "Kinako", became a cute girl with cat ears!? The heartwarming story of the playful Kinako and her owner's daily life is really good!
Uchi no Neko ga Onnanoko de Kawaii is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: うちのねこが女の子でかわいい, My Cat's Cute as a Girl, The Cat Came to My House!, My Cat Is a Kawaii Girl, うちに猫がやってきた！, Uchi ni Neko ga Yattekita!, 我家的猫猫是可爱的女孩子
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
