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. Kowaiyasan
- 17. Ramen Aka Neko
- 16. Tora wa Ryuu wo Mada Tabenai
- 15. Beastars
- 14. It's a Cat, Adopted by a Wolf Family?
- 13. 2200-nen Neko no Kuni Nippon
- 12. Lying Puppies Get Eaten
- 11. Ponta ga Hito ni Narimashite
- 10. Murenase! Shiiton Gakuen
- 9. Kamoku dakedo Mechakucha Nori no Ii Kuroneko-chan
- 8. Wazawai Kitsune no Kuzurechan
- 7. Ginga Nagareboshi Gin
- 6. Odekake Kozame
- 5. Imouto wa Neko
- 4. Internet Explorer
- 3. Sekai no Owari ni Shiba Inu to
- 2. Pandemonium: Majutsushi no Mura
- 1. Juuou to Yakusou
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. 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
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. 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
15. 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
14. 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
13. 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
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. 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
10. 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
9. Kamoku dakedo Mechakucha Nori no Ii Kuroneko-chan
I thought Kuroi-san, the classmate sitting next to me, was quiet, but she turns out to be a cheerful girl with a cat-like charm!?
Akama-kun, the protagonist aiming for a fresh start in high school, keeps trying to become popular but always ends up fumbling instead. Kuroi-san, the cat-like girl who’s been giving him cold stares, is actually incredibly lively — and by wholeheartedly going along with his clumsy invitations, she helps to brighten up the lives of Akama-kun and their classmates. A cat-themed romantic comedy with a surprising twist that took social media by storm!
Note: Originally self-published on Twitter, it was then licensed by Square Enix for serialization on 2025-12-27.
Kamoku dakedo Mechakucha Nori no Ii Kuroneko-chan is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 寡黙だけどめちゃくちゃノリのいい黒猫ちゃん, Taciturn But Absurdly Enthusiastic Black Cat–chan, The Quiet but Incredibly Spirited Black Cat Girl, A quiet but extremely cheerful black cat
8. 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
7. Ginga Nagareboshi Gin
A giant demon bear named Akakabuto has taken over Futago pass. Shortly after, a silver, tiger-striped Akita pup named Gin is born and is trained as a bear-dog. Gin is brought to Riki (the leader of a large pack of dogs and Gin's father) to join the pack. Riki let's him join after proving his strenght and sends his platoons to all parts of Japan to recruit strong males to fight Akakabuto.
Gin, the third generation of bear-dogs goes through many hardships for the purpose of stopping the terrifying bear, Akakabuto.
Ginga Nagareboshi Gin has finished publishing and it has 55 Chapters. It is also Known as: 銀牙～流れ星銀～, Silver Fang
6. 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
5. 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
4. 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
3. 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
2. Pandemonium: Majutsushi no Mura
A man who travels carrying a box on his shoulders, Zipher. When he collapsed exhausted, it was the inhabitant of a certain village, Domika, who rescued him. Against the opposition of other villagers, she lent her hand to him; but this village hides a big secret...!?
Pandemonium: Majutsushi no Mura has finished publishing and it has 12 Chapters. It is also Known as: Pandemonium -魔術師の村-, Pandemonium: Wizard Village
1. 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.
