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Top 19 China manga you should read right now. [2026 List]
- 19. Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
- 18. Jian Ge Xiaohua Zuo Laopo
- 17. Kowloon Generic Romance
- 16. Here U Are
- 15. Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
- 14. Accompanying the Phoenix
- 13. Bie Ku
- 12. Wo Shi Han Sanqian
- 11. Ryuu no Musume: Chuugoku Gensousen
- 10. Hugugongnyak
- 9. Honey, Let's Make a Baby
- 8. Kusuriya no Hitorigoto: Maomao no Koukyuu Nazotoki Techou
- 7. Soulmate
- 6. Latent Blue
- 5. Circle
- 4. The Paranoid Emperor’s Black Moonlight Shizun
- 3. Sha Po Lang
- 2. Holding Onto My Man
- 1. I’ve Led the Villain Astray, How Do I Fix It?
19. Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
In the imperial court, a young woman is put into servitude, Maomao. The tale is just beginning for the woman doctor/pharmacist from the red-light district, as rumors circulate about the emperor's children's lives being short-lived. Her curious nature and thirst for knowledge pushes her to action. To satisfy her curiosity, this young doctor/pharmacist will investigate the origin! What is shifting in the imperial court..!?
The Apothecary Diaries is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 薬屋のひとりごと, The Pharmacist's Monologue, The Pharmacist's Soliloquies, Drugstore Soliloquy
18. Jian Ge Xiaohua Zuo Laopo
A vet returns to school after his military tours, only to find himself involved in the trouble of many girls. Qian yilan, the most adored goddess on campus, known for her wisdom and pride; Zhen Wei, a gentle and brave campus sweetheart who directly confessed to our MC; Song Daiying, a hot lady trying to charm her way into our MC's heart; Liu Mei, an adorkable yet mysterious student who seems to pretend to be silly; And Ms. Jun, who accidentally shares a flat with our MC.
"Seems like my civilian life is as complicated as my past missions..."
Wife is School Goddess has finished publishing and it has 456 Chapters. It is also Known as: Jiǎn gè xiàohuā zuò lǎopó, Pick a School Flower to Be a Wife, Pick Your Campus Queen, Pick Up the Prettiest Girl, Jian Ge Xiao Hua Zuo Lao Po
17. Kowloon Generic Romance
Welcome to Kowloon Walled City: a dystopian townscape where the people are brimming with nostalgia, and where the past, present, and future converge. Amid the hidden emotions and extraordinary daily lives of the men and women working in its confines, a tale of romance begins to unfold for real estate agent Reiko Kujirai—one that feels as familiar as Kowloon itself…
Note:
- Nominated for the 14th Manga Taisho Award in 2021.
- Nominated for the 6th Tsugimanga Award in the Print Manga Category in 2020.
Kowloon Generic Romance has finished publishing and it has 108 Chapters. It is also Known as: 九龍ジェネリックロマンス, Kyuuryuu Generic Romance, Kūron Generic Romance
16. Here U Are
Receiving the newcomers is a task for Yu Yang, and he ends up helping the unsociable and towering Li Huan, the kind of person that does everything to be disliked. But after better knowing each other, he discovers that the giant isn't that bad of a person at all...
Note: Includes 20 extra chapters.
Here U Are has finished publishing and it has 157 Chapters. It is also Known as: You are here, You're here
15. Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
In the East is a land ruled by an emperor, whose consorts and serving women live in a sprawling complex known as the hougong, the rear palace. Maomao, an unassuming girl raised in an unassuming town by her apothecary father, never imagined the rear palace would have anything to do with her—until she was kidnapped and sold into service there.Though she looks ordinary, Maomao has a quick wit, a sharp mind, and an extensive knowledge of medicine. That's her secret, until she encounters a resident of the palace at least as perceptive as she is: the head eunuch, Jinshi. He sees through Maomao's façade and makes her a lady-in-waiting to none other than the Emperor's favorite consort... so she can taste the lady's food for poison!
The Apothecary Diaries is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 薬屋のひとりごと, The Pharmacist's Monologue
14. Accompanying the Phoenix
As the Azure Sky King who was born with a pearl residing in her mouth, Shen Li’s life was always bright and dazzling. However, with her upcoming thousandth birthday, the demonic claws of a political marriage swiftly stretched towards her, catching her unaware.
The Celestial Emperor residing in the Heavens had given a heavenly edict – the Azure Sky King shall be engaged and married to the thirty-third grandson of the Celestial Emperor, Fu Rong.
But Fu Rong was infamous throughout the realms for his Casanova personality. As the King who called the shots in the demonic realm, she had the ability to quell uprisings and end wars with a swing of her silver spear – there was absolutely no way she would marry that flirtatious idiot! She must escape from this marriage!
Shen Li never once thought that during her escape journey, she would meet a man who doesn’t belong to the three realms and the five elements. That man was truly an… oddball.
Accompanying the Phoenix has finished publishing and it has 83 Chapters. It is also Known as: Ben Wang Zai Ci, The Prince Is Here, Yu Feng Xing, 与凤行
13. Bie Ku
When a young Ran Tang thwarted a kidnapping attempt on her friend, it left her blind and shunned by her family. A chance encounter brings Zhan Luo into her life and their surprising connections (including being engaged to her horrible sister!) keep pulling them back together. She wants nothing to do with this bad boy and yet the usually cold and standoffish Zhan can’t help but be drawn to her. He’ll basically do anything, yes, ANYTHING, to stay in her life! But how can he get closer to her if he constantly keeps her in the dark?
Note:
- Includes prologue, Christmas special, and eight epilogue chapters.
- Tapas and INKR have different titles and translations. Tappytoon uses the INKR version.
Find Me in the Dark has finished publishing and it has 125 Chapters. It is also Known as: Don't Cry, 너에게만 음성인식
12. Wo Shi Han Sanqian
Han Sanqian has been married into the Su clan for three years, but he was called a trash son-in-law and treated like a doormat by the other relatives. In order to protect his wife Su Yingxia from further humiliation, Han Sanqian worked secretly to become a super son-in-law in preparation for some payback.
Counterattack of the Superrich House Husband has finished publishing and it has 120 Chapters. It is also Known as: I Am Han Sanqian
11. Ryuu no Musume: Chuugoku Gensousen
Even dragons fall in love! This beautiful retelling of Chinese folktales highlights the relationships between humans and non-humans. Whether fantastical, like the love story of the Dragon King’s daughter, or intense, like the connection between beast and hunter, this collection of five stories builds on traditional lore and storytelling. Future volumes in the series will explore more Chinese-inspired tales about foxes, tigers, and beyond!
A Chinese Fantasy: The Dragon King’s Daughter has finished publishing and it has 10 Chapters. It is also Known as: 竜王の娘 中国幻想選, Ryuu no Musume: Chuugoku Gensousen
10. Hugugongnyak
At first, Yona gave some major side-eye to the popular game "Concubine Walkthrough" until she got sucked into it—literally! Now stuck as the villain, she has her hands full facing the infamously cruel emperor, shaking off scheming concubines, and befriending NPCs. There’s only one way the Game Master will let her out and that’s to become the Empress! Will she be able to stay true to her honest and straightforward self despite the palace’s intrigues? One extra problem: she’s got competition...
Source: Tapas
Concubine Walkthrough has finished publishing and it has 130 Chapters. It is also Known as: Royal Game
9. Honey, Let's Make a Baby
After waking up, a cold female medical examiner becomes a country lady in ancient times. In addition to a group of ridiculous relatives, she even has a husband who is an idiot! To return to modern times, she has to have babies with the idiot! A hardhearted lady who feels suffocated at the sight of a child and a scheming sect leader who loves children... How will they raise children?
Honey, Let's Make a Baby has finished publishing and it has 146 Chapters. It is also Known as: Baby Making System
8. Kusuriya no Hitorigoto: Maomao no Koukyuu Nazotoki Techou
In the imperial court, a young woman is put into servitude, Maomao. The tale is just beginning for the woman doctor/pharmacist from the red-light district, as rumors circulate about the emperor's children's lives being short-lived. Her curious nature and thirst for knowledge pushes her to action. To satisfy her curiosity, this young doctor/pharmacist will investigate the origin! What is shifting in the imperial court..!?
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto: Maomao no Koukyuu Nazotoki Techou is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 薬屋のひとりごと 猫猫の後宮謎解き手帳, Kusuriya no Hitorigoto: Maomao no Koukyuu Nazotoki Techou
7. Soulmate
Qi closed her eyes and fell asleep in the warm embrace of her girlfriend Yuanzi… only to wake up 10 years in the past! Now back in high school, Qi sees this as the chance to save the love of her life from becoming terminally ill. But little does she know that her teenage self is in her adult body, with no clue about the life she's built and the precious time she has left with Yuanzi. Throughout it all, with each other by their side, can their love conquer every obstacle, in any timeline?
Soulmate has finished publishing and it has 40 Chapters. It is also Known as: Soulmate
6. Latent Blue
In this remote seaside town, different people meet here with their own confusion and doubt. Facing the deep blue sea, can everyone find their own answers. The deep blue journey of scuba diving and ordinary youth starts here!
Latent Blue has finished publishing and it has 65 Chapters. It is also Known as: Deep Blue, Dive Blue
5. Circle
The best way for the diverse human beings who make up society to unite is to find themselves a common enemy. School is a mini-version of society, so why shouldn't the same thing happen in a classroom setting?
This particular class has chosen Xiao Shang to be that common enemy. But one of its more popular students soon finds himself becoming intrigued by Shang's unapologetic, straightforward way of life.
Note: This manhua has been dropped by the author.
Circle has finished publishing and it has 108 Chapters. It is also Known as: Circle (WANG Zi Ying)
4. The Paranoid Emperor’s Black Moonlight Shizun
It’s said that the human world’s emperor is muddle-headed, so I decided to go to the mortal world and teach the bullied prince and support him onto the throne, to bring peace to the land.
The process was difficult, but I succeeded.
10 years later, when the young emperor was enthroned, black clouds covered the sky and tribulation lightning rumbled.
I stood outside the throne room and distantly gave him one last look.
He didn’t know what was happening outside and smiled at me, his pitch-black eyes were filled with a thousand words.
Then, I turned around and ascended.
I didn’t even give him a proper goodbye.
When I opened my eyes, it wasn’t the Heavens.
I blankly lay on the carpet of the imperial study room, and the eunuch beside me was submissively introducing, “Your Majesty, this is the remarkable beauty Prince Jin is giving as a tribute.”
From above came a familiar yet cold voice, “Prince Jin has spared no effort. Pity, that what We hate the most in this life is other people looking like… that person.”
The Paranoid Emperor’s Black Moonlight Shizun has finished publishing and it has 116 Chapters. It is also Known as: The Paranoid Emperor’s Black Moonlight Shizun
3. Sha Po Lang
In the age of the Great Liang Dynasty, the lives of the people were made convenient with steam-powered machines that run on a fuel named Violetstream Gold. Chang Geng, who lived in a small countryside village, shared a distant relationship with his mother while his stepfather was away most of the year round, and the only people he was close to were two little kids, the village teacher, and his yi fu – adoptive father. But his life was flipped upside down one day following the barbaric Man tribes’ invasion, and it turned out that his entire identity had been an illusion – not only was Chang Geng himself not the country boy he thought he was, but also his mother, his teacher, and even his beloved yi fu…
Sha Po Lang has finished publishing and it has 143 Chapters. It is also Known as: SPL
2. Holding Onto My Man
After an accidental death, in order to continue to live, Gu Bai had to choose to go through various wonderful books to complete tasks.
Every time he became a variety of small cannon fodder inside the story, Gu Bai’s code of conduct when completing task is – by all means, don’t be inferior, don’t be shameless, don’t be upright… hold on to a golden thigh.
… N times after transmigrating
Cannon fodder: (angry contempt) … You’re already so powerful, why are you still shamelessly holding on to a golden thigh to deal with us!?
Gu Bai: (deadpan) That… holding and holding… got used to it…
Holding Onto My Man has finished publishing and it has 110 Chapters. It is also Known as: HOMM
1. I’ve Led the Villain Astray, How Do I Fix It?
Xu ZiYan has a little brother, and that little brother is gay. As an older brother, he has always felt a bit regretful.
One day he transmigrated into the inside of a novel and found himself with another chance to raise a younger brother.
Immediately rolling his sleeves up to prepare for battle, he planned to raise this little brother into an exceptionally good man! And a perfectly straight one!
Taking a lesson from his past experiences, he continuously perfected his training plans.
Clearly, he strangled any opportunities to turn his little brother bent in the cradle, yet why was it that the little brother he had used all his heart and blood to raise — was still a gay guy!!!
And he was a gay guy who made him his target!!!
Your father ain’t playing around anymore!
A body you can save, however a warped soul……how do you want him to save it?! What a godly problem!!!
I’ve Led the Villain Astray, How Do I Fix It? has finished publishing and it has 475 Chapters. It is also Known as: I’ve Led the Villain Astray, How Do I Fix It?
