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. Imouto wa Neko
- 16. Ponta ga Hito ni Narimashite
- 15. 2200-nen Neko no Kuni Nippon
- 14. Kowaiyasan
- 13. Taika no Risei
- 12. Tora wa Ryuu wo Mada Tabenai
- 11. Garuru Girl
- 10. Beastars
- 9. 100-nichi Go ni Shinu Wani
- 8. Internet Explorer
- 7. Lying Puppies Get Eaten
- 6. It's a Cat, Adopted by a Wolf Family?
- 5. Murenase! Shiiton Gakuen
- 4. Saboten Buddy
- 3. EAT
- 2. Cat Shit One
- 1. Jareai
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. Imouto wa Neko
After losing his mother at a young age, Nekota is taken in by family friends…who happen to be a couple of human-sized walking, talking cats. Not only do his new parents have paws, tails, and furry pointed ears, but now he also has an adorable little sister, Neneko-chan! As a high schooler, he’s integrated well into their household, and his precocious adoptive sister has fully accepted him as her big brother. Whether she’s showing him things she brought home from elementary school, purrsistently asking him to play with her mouse toy, or waking him up at the same early hour every morning for breakfast, life with this charming feline family is never dull!
My Sister, The Cat has finished publishing and it has 35 Chapters. It is also Known as: 妹は猫, My Little Sister is a Cat
16. 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
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.
Note: Chapter count includes 3 extra chapters
2200-nen Neko no Kuni Nippon is currently publishing and has 57 Chapters. It is also Known as: 2200年ねこの国ニッポン, 2200-nen Neko no Kuni Nippon
14. 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
13. 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
12. 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
11. 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
10. 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
9. 100-nichi Go ni Shinu Wani
A Twitter comic by Yuuki Kikuchi about a croc living his last 100 days.
Later collated by Shogakukan for print release.
This Croc Will Die In 100 Days has finished publishing and it has 100 Chapters. It is also Known as: 100日後に死ぬワニ, Crocodile dies after 100 days, Hyakunichigo ni Shinu Wani, The Crocodile Who Dies in 100 Days
8. 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
7. 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
6. 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
5. 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
4. Saboten Buddy
A lawless wasteland known as the Choya Desert was created by a past war. Romeo Rubin, a lone mercenary who's made a name for himself in this harsh land, finds an unexpected new sidekick—a cactus?!
Cactus Sidekick has finished publishing and it has 1 Chapters. It is also Known as: サボテンバディ, Saboten Buddy
3. 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
2. 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
1. Jareai
A wholesome, adorable romance between two otherworldly creatures.
Playfulness has finished publishing and it has 1 Chapters. It is also Known as: じゃれあい, Jareai
