What is this genre all about? Stories about crimes and the people who commit them.
We present you the list of Crime manga you should read right now.
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Top 20 Crime manga you should read right now. [2025 List]
- 20. The Fable
- 19. Usogui
- 18. Marriagetoxin
- 17. Killer Gyeongchal
- 16. Igeosi Beobida
- 15. Wo Mei Zhou Suiji Yi Ge Xin Zhiye
- 14. Gokurakugai
- 13. Bouncer
- 12. JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: The JOJOLands
- 11. Vigilante
- 10. Adabana
- 9. Jukji Aneuryeomyeon
- 8. Pale Throne
- 7. Cheongsobu K
- 6. Case Closed
- 5. Death's Game
- 4. Candy & Cigarettes
- 3. Bokutachi ga Yarimashita
- 2. Rooftop Sword Master
- 1. Heiwa no Kuni no Shimazaki e
20. The Fable
A fabled genius at killing resides somewhere hidden in Osaka. Taught since childhood to obey the orders of his boss, he is ordered to live in Osaka as a normal person for one year in order for the boss to lay low.
The Fable has finished publishing and it has 240 Chapters. It is also Known as: ザ・ファブル, The Fable
19. Usogui
There are gamblers out there who even bet their lives as ante. But to secure the integrity of these life-threatening gambles, a violent and powerful organization by the name of "Kagerou" referees these games as a neutral party. Follow Bak Madarame a.k.a. Usogui (The Lie Eater) as he gambles against maniacal opponents at games—such as Escape the Abandoned Building, Old Maid, and Hangman—to ultimately "out-gamble" and control the neutral organization of Kagerou itself.
The Lie Eater has finished publishing and it has 541 Chapters. It is also Known as: 嘘喰い, Igyou Tobakusha Usokui, Yakou-san, The Lie Eater
18. Marriagetoxin
A hitman and a marriage swindler set out on the world’s most grueling battle for marriage! Gero is a young man from a clan of hitmen, which has been in existence for hundreds of years. As someone who’s never gone to school and lived his life dealing in the dark side of the business, he considers himself to have “no prospects with women” and marriage as “something not for him.” However, one day, in fear that their lineage would dissolve, his clan warns Gero that if he doesn’t marry and produce an heir, they would have no choice but to…force his little sister into doing “that.” Driven to his wits’ end, Gero asks the target of his work, a marriage swindler, to…
MARRIAGETOXIN is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: マリッジトキシン, Marriage Toxin, マリッジトキシン
17. Killer Gyeongchal
Bo Sal, a monk at the Hwaguksa Buddhist temple and head of the Hwaguksa hitman group, picked up Bi Gwang as a child and raised him as a hitman. When Bi Gwang grew tired of the killing and decided to leave the group to start living a normal life, Bo Sal and the other members of the Hwaguksa group betrayed and killed him. After his death, Bi Gwang's soul was transferred into the body of a police officer named Kim Gyeongsu and he vowed to take revenge on the Hwaguksa group for their betrayal.
Killer Cop is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Kana Susamış Polisin Dönüşü, Return of Killer Cop, Return of the Bloodthirsty Police, Киллер-полицейский
16. Igeosi Beobida
The genius lawyer Noh HyungJin's justice-executing returner fantasy! Valedictorian of his University, perfect score on the Bar Exam, and even a 95% case win rate. Noh HyungJin was a so-called successful lawyer. While he was fighting against evil, higher powers to make South Korea a just and fair land, he was ruthlessly murdered by National Intelligence Service agents." He shouldn't have died... "Noh HyungJin was a man sent by Emperor YeomRa to fix corruption on Earth! However, after ending up in hell without having been able to achieve anything, Emperor YeomRa returns Noh HyungJin back in time. "I should at least give him power so he can protect himself." What is this 'power' given to him by Emperor YeomRa? Will Noh HyungJin be able to change his future as well as the future of South Korea?!
Source: MU
This is the Law is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Igeosi Beobida
15. Wo Mei Zhou Suiji Yi Ge Xin Zhiye
Experience the job as a driver and gain the reward of a Pagani. Experience the job as a university teacher and gain the reward of ten buildings. Experience the job as a landlord and gain 160 million dollars. Experience… This story is also called Why Are the People Who Like Me So Nice, Urban Beauties, and I Am Tired of Being Rich.
I Randomly Have a New Career Every Week is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: I Get An All-career Experience System, Каждую неделю у меня появляется новая профессия, Tanpaile, Wo Quan Zhiye Xitong!, Wǒ Měi Zhōu Suíjī Yīgè Xīn Zhíyè
14. Gokurakugai
Gokurakugai, a bright and bustling working-class district with a hidden dark side. In this area without order, Tao and Alma work as troubleshooters for hire. Their missions involve helping a young boy find his lost friend, a person who disappears without a trace, and disfigured animal corpses. All the while, the evil spirits who live in the shadows bring out a different side to these troubleshooters!
Gokurakugai is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 極楽街, Gokurakugai
13. Bouncer
The manga centers on Jouichirou Shishido, a 19-year-old man whose frank honesty has cost him 26 part time jobs. One night, he runs into a group of muscular bodyguards who protect the streets at night, members of a private security firm known as "Tokyo Fist," which ends up changing his life.
Bouncer is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: バウンサー, Bouncer
12. JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: The JOJOLands
The stage is set on a volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii. Jodio Joestar, a young boy living on Oahu Island, harbors the ambition to become a great millionaire. The clue to his goal lies in reaching the pinnacle of the mechanisms of this world. What means will he choose to achieve his objective?
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 9: The JOJOLands is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ジョジョの奇妙な冒険 Part9 THE JOJOLANDS, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 9: The JOJO Lands
11. Vigilante
The law is flawed and I’ll be the one who will make it perfect. Blame the law that released you.
Vigilante has finished publishing and it has 141 Chapters. It is also Known as: Vigilante (CRG)
10. Adabana
A girl with a rough life circumstances makes a life altering decision for the worst. In this tainted world, I shall live with the Original Sin of Purity...
Adabana has finished publishing and it has 28 Chapters. It is also Known as: adabana -徒花-, アダバナ, ａｄａｂａｎａ-徒花-
9. Jukji Aneuryeomyeon
Im Dajun is a high school student who gets bullied at school every day. He came across an interview on TV just when he was on the verge of giving up on life. It was with a murderer who killed the classmates that bullied him. Dajun becomes inspired by what he saw and decides to take revenge as well. His revenge was successful. However, his life steered into an undesired direction. Im Dajun, leaving school, ends up joining a strange Runaway Fam. The young runaway, Im Dajun, no longer suffers from the bullies at his school. Instead, he now must survive against even more vicious thugs on the street...
Source: MU
To Not Die is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Jugji Anh-eulyeomyeon, Jugji Anheulyeomyeon, Not to Die
8. Pale Throne
Young Bai accidentally kills someone, from then on he enters the world of killers.
A black card appeared in front of the door of pale throne, who can get the ultimate weapon left by the the most successful killer?
To kill, to follow the road of killing, is it also the road to finding oneself.
Pale Throne is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: White Throne of Bones, Grey Throne, Gray Throne, 蒼白の玉座
7. Cheongsobu K
I'm K, my daughter was raped and killed by dregs but they twisted all the truths and, in the end, my daughter became the one who's to be blamed. The police are afraid of them, the law can't control them, then I'm going to clean those dregs for good. I'm K, you are the next to be terminated!
A moving and touching story about a father seeking revenge for his own daughter.
K, the Cleanskin has finished publishing and it has 248 Chapters. It is also Known as: Cleaner K, Sweeper K, K, the Cleaner, K, le Nettoyeur, 清道夫K, 掃除屋K
6. Case Closed
Kudo Shinichi is a seventeen year-old high school detective whom people call the "Modern Sherlock Holmes." However, one night after a date with his childhood sweetheart, Ran, Shinichi witnessed an illegal trade and, caught off his guard, was knocked unconscious and fed a drug that was supposed to kill him... but he woke up and found himself shrunken to a seven year-old. In order to track down the men who did this to him, Shinichi hid his identity and lived with Ran, whose father happened to be a hopeless detective, and with that came a series of murders and mysteries that he must solve.
Detective Conan is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Meitantei Conan, 名探偵コナン, Meitantei Conan, Detective Conan Kaito Kid Special Collection
5. Death's Game
I've failed in this life. This is the start of my new 13 lives, together with Death.
Death's Game has finished publishing and it has 66 Chapters. It is also Known as: I Will Die Soon
4. Candy & Cigarettes
Meet Raizou Hiraga, a retired officer from the Tokyo Metropolitan Department. After learning that his grandson is stricken with a deadly illness requiring expensive treatment, Raizou comes across a job flier for the mysterious SS Agency. However, upon taking his first job with 11-year-old Miharu Suzukaze, he discovers that his new occupation is more than it seems...
CANDY AND CIGARETTES has finished publishing and it has 54 Chapters. It is also Known as: CANDY & CIGARETTES, キャンディ & シガレッツ, 糖与烟, 糖果和香烟
3. Bokutachi ga Yarimashita
The manga centers on a group of friends who are satisfied and complacent with their everyday lives. The friends include Tobio, a passive high schooler who makes it a rule not to hope too much; Maru, a scheming boy who gossips behind people's back; Isami, a gaudy student who likes girls and recently got a girlfriend with big breasts; and their senior Paisen (slang for senpai), a 20-year old man who is rich and has long graduated from high school.
Bokutachi ga Yarimashita has finished publishing and it has 87 Chapters. It is also Known as: 僕たちがやりました, We Did It
2. Rooftop Sword Master
After being beat up and put into a coma by eight of his classmates at Nun'Gwang Middle school, Se'young woke up after nine long months and found out that his father committed suicide by self-immolation in an attempt to get justice for what happened to him.As a result, the investigation re-opened and that attackers who tried to sweep it under the rug received a proper sentence for their crimes. But Se'young was unable to assuage the anger and fear he felt for the unjust world. Se'young thoroughly hid himself from this sort of world.The sun would rise and set, the seasons changed, and not once did he step outside of his home. But one day, a sudden and strange sound enticed him to open the door…Embedded in the center of the rooftop was a gigantic blade emblazoned with the words “War Sword” and with it, came the whispers of a God.
Rooftop Sword Master has finished publishing and it has 125 Chapters. It is also Known as: El maestro de espadachin en la azotea, شمشیرزن پشتبام نشین
1. Heiwa no Kuni no Shimazaki e
As a child, Shimazaki Shingo was kidnapped by an international terrorist organization and raised as their combat agent.
After 30 years, he finally made it back to his peaceful hometown in Japan.
Will Shimazaki be able to live a peaceful life in this new world?
From the large-scale newcomer Goten Hamada and the artist Takeshi Seshita, the creator of “Harn – Grass, Iron and Sheep -” and “Invincible”, an action story of a man who lives between everyday life and the battlefield!
Dear Shimazaki in the Peaceful Land is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 平和の国の島崎へ, DEAR SHIMAZAKI IN THE PEACEFUL LAND
