What is this genre all about? This character sometimes wears clothes traditionally worn by and associated with the opposite sex.
Cross-dressers often hide their cross-dressing identity for a long period of time and thus tend to become adept in accurately portraying the opposite sex in terms of voice, movement, behaviour, temperament, etc.
We present you the list of Cross Dressing manga you should read right now.
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Top 19 Cross Dressing manga you should read right now. [2025 List]
- 19. Lightning Degree
- 18. Onii-chan wa Oshimai
- 17. Kanojo ni Naritai Kimi to Boku
- 16. Koisuru (Otome) no Tsukurikata
- 15. Syd Craft: Love is a Mystery
- 14. Real mo Tama ni wa Uso wo Tsuku
- 13. Kunoichi no Ichi
- 12. Senpai wa Otokonoko
- 11. Xiao Motou Baolu La!
- 10. Onii-chan wa Oshimai! Koushiki Anthology Comic
- 9. Okaeri Alice
- 8. National School Prince Is A Girl
- 7. Kawaii Hito
- 6. Kunoichi no Ichi! no Ni
- 5. Otoko no Ko Tsuma
- 4. Ppaeatgin Gamunui Juini Doeryeo Hamnida
- 3. WHAT? The Crown Prince is Pregnant!
- 2. Queen Cecia's Shorts
- 1. Kyou, Eki de Mita Kawaii Onna no Ko.
19. Lightning Degree
Ryu-Yeon lost his father to a disease when he was only 10 years old. With the skill he learned from his father, he could carve wood into wonderfully intricate sculptures. One day, after completing the sculptures of his parents, Ryu-Yeon was greeted by an elderly man who was impressed by his sculptures. The old man saw promise in Ryu-Yeon and asked him if he would like to become his disciple. As Ryu-Yeon had nowhere to go and wanted to make the most of his life, he accepted the old man's offer.
Source: MU
Lightning Degree is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Lightning Degree
18. Onii-chan wa Oshimai
Mahiro Oyama was just a normal erotic-game loving dude...until he woke up one morning as a woman! Turns out his mad-scientist little sister, Mihari, tried out one of her new experiments on him...with a disastrous outcome, as far as Mahiro's concerned! But Mihari is as determined to study him as he is determined to go back to his shut-in, game-playing life, and one thing's for sure...life is going to get a whole lot weirder from here on out!
Onimai: I'm Now Your Sister! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: お兄ちゃんはおしまい, Onii-chan is Done For
17. Kanojo ni Naritai Kimi to Boku
Hime Sakuragaike has secretly been in love with her childhood friend Akira Yonezawa since they were kids, but Hime only recently found out that Akira identifies as female. Although surprised, Hime offers her full support, and this is initially kept secret between them for a few years, but Akira decides to start living as a girl full-time upon starting high school with Hime. However, since Akira garners a certain amount of attention, Hime takes it upon herself to aggressively stick up for Akira whenever necessary. Not wanting Akira to be singled out as an object of ridicule, Hime decides that her only option is to put herself in Akira's shoes.
The Woman You Are and Me has finished publishing and it has 50 Chapters. It is also Known as: カノジョになりたい君と僕, Kanojo ni Naritai Kimi to Boku
16. Koisuru (Otome) no Tsukurikata
A popular guy that's secretly interested in cosmetics asks to practice makeup on his dull childhood friend and he ends up looking cute?!
Koisuru (Otome) no Tsukurikata is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 恋する（おとめ）の作り方, How to Make a "Girl" Fall in Love, I turned my childhood friend (♂) into a girl, Osananajimi(♂) wo Onnanoko ni Shiteshimatta Hanashi, Transformei meu amigo de infância (♂) em uma garota, Gue Mengubah Teman Masa Kecil (♂) Gue Jadi Cewek, Convertí a my amigo de la infancia (♂) en una chica
15. Syd Craft: Love is a Mystery
Famous detective Syd Craft. He's solved the toughest cases and he's adored by the public, but even he has a major problem! From the creator of We Never Learn comes a mysterious case of love!
Syd Craft: Love is a Mystery is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Syd Craft no Saishuu Suiri, シド・クラフトの最終推理, Syd Craft's Final Reasoning
14. Real mo Tama ni wa Uso wo Tsuku
Kaoru Terasaki is a gamer who’s into MMORPGs, and he’s finally meeting up with someone he’s been friends with in-game for a long while—this time, offline and in person. He’s worried that his friend will be disappointed to see Kaoru is a guy, unlike his female character in the game. But he’s the one who’s in for a surprise when, instead of another guy, his friend turns out to be a cute girl, Nanami Ousaka. On top of that, Nanami told her parents that she would be bringing a friend over—a female friend. Even worse, Nanami’s dad is the super overprotective type who won’t allow any guys near his daughter. There’s only one solution to this dilemma: Kaoru has to cross-dress as a girl! Will Kaoru’s efforts pay off in the end?! Will Kaoru and Nanami remain just friends, or will their time together IRL change everything? Follow their romantic-comedy adventures to find out!
Sometimes Even Reality Is a Lie! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ゲーム好きの友達と色々する話, 現実もたまには嘘をつく, gemuzuki no tomodachi to iroiro suru hanashi, Hanging out with a gamer girl, Sometimes Reality Lies Too, Sometimes Reality Tells Lies, Too, Real mo Tamaniwa wo Tsuku, Real mo Tamani wa Uso wo Tsuku, Riaru mo Tama ni wa Uso wo Tsuku
13. Kunoichi no Ichi
On a school trip to shinobi-themed Ninjatown, a young man named Ichi Kuno accidentally springs a mystical ninja trap which sends him back to the Age of the Ninja. Having no other path, he must pose as a girl and infiltrate an Kurenai Academy, a school of kunoichi students, to retrieve a mystical scroll that can return him to the future. But when everyone around him is already far better at stealth and infiltration than he could ever imagine being, it's not going to be easy. He'll need to employ his own special bag of tricks, and have a lot of luck, if he's going to last more than 5 minutes surrounded by hot kunoichi girls, every one of whom would happily kill him in a moment if he's discovered.
Kunoichi no Ichi has finished publishing and it has 48 Chapters. It is also Known as: クノイチノイチ, Kunoichi no Ichi
12. Senpai wa Otokonoko
Can true love really overcome any obstacles? Saki, a high school student, confesses her feelings to Makoto. Taken aback, Makoto reveals his secret, but the sudden discovery doesn’t seem to bother Saki who is already head over heels for him. After being rejected, Saki asks Ryuji, Makoto’s childhood friend, for some advice on how to win his heart. A love triangle unfolds when Ryuji realizes that he might also have some feelings for his old friend.
Senpai is an Otokonoko has finished publishing and it has 100 Chapters. It is also Known as: 先輩はおとこのこ, My Crossdressing Senpai
11. Xiao Motou Baolu La!
In an attempt for survival, Yu Renjie, the son of the demon lord, was ordered to enter Hero's Academy which only recruits distinguished and upright disciples. The goal is to obtain a Hero's Certificate which can bring legitimacy to the demon clan. This is extremely dangerous. Once the identity of a demon cultist is exposed, countless righteous knights will kill them on the spot. But on the first day of school, Yu Renjie was shocked to find out that his personal information had been leaked. In order to hide his identity, he had no choice but to put on women's clothing. His dangerous and hilarious campus life is about to unfold!
Source: Bilibili Comics
Busted! Darklord is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: The little demon lord is exposed!
10. Onii-chan wa Oshimai! Koushiki Anthology Comic
An anthology comic of Onii-chan wa Oshimai! by various mangaka.
Onii-chan wa Oshimai! Koushiki Anthology Comic is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: お兄ちゃんはおしまい！ 公式アンソロジーコミック, Onii-chan ha Oshimai! Official Anthology Comic, Onii-chan is Done For! Anthology Comic
9. Okaeri Alice
The manga centers on three shy middle school students: Youhei, Kei, and Yui. All three have been together since kindergarten, and are childhood friends. As Youhei starts to become conscious that Yui is a girl, he witnesses a scene that he can't quite believe.
Welcome Back Alice has finished publishing and it has 40 Chapters. It is also Known as: おかえりアリス, Okaeri Alice
8. National School Prince Is A Girl
Fu Jiu appears to be a normal lad in high school on the surface. But in fact, she (Yes! She!) is the hacker, Z, a villain-terminator in the online world of an alternate world. Having reincarnated into the body of a woman and being forced to disguise herself as a young man, she reigns over the game world, fights for justice, and puts a spell on all the girls around with her innate charm. However, her flirting comes across as gay to the rich Almighty Qin and his inner circle. Over time, the Almighty Qin falls for him… her. Has he turned gay for him… her? Now, that's confusing!
National School Prince Is A Girl is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Guomin Xiao Cao Shi Nüsheng, The School Prince is a Girl, 帝少心头宠：国民校草是女生
7. Kawaii Hito
Kenzaki-san is a girl who has a crush on Nakajima-kun and wants to kiss him very much.
Note: Includes 1 extra chapter.
Kawaii Hito has finished publishing and it has 36 Chapters. It is also Known as: かわいいひと, A Cute Guy
6. Kunoichi no Ichi! no Ni
A high school student Ichi who visited a ninja residence on a school excursion was caught in a strange structure during the tour and time slipped to the ninja world. Along with his friends, Ichi who got the “Ninpocho”, a key to return to the present age, returns safely to the present age. However, suddenly an awakening appears in front of Ichi who lives a peaceful life ...!?
Kunoichi no Ichi! no Ni has finished publishing and it has 48 Chapters. It is also Known as: クノイチノイチ！ノ弐, Kunoichi no Ichi! no Ni
5. Otoko no Ko Tsuma
The manga follows the daily lives of Kou, a slightly quirky man, and his wife, Yukio (often called Yuki), who is a cross dressing man. Read as this married couple handles the trouble that comes with cross dressing in modern Japanese society.
My Wife is a Man has finished publishing and it has 44 Chapters. It is also Known as: おとこのこ妻, Otoko no Ko Zuma, Otokonoko Zuma
4. Ppaeatgin Gamunui Juini Doeryeo Hamnida
“If you had become the head of the family, many things would have changed… .”
My twin brother died, by my hand. Manipulated by black magic, Chloe, who repeatedly inadvertently kills, ends up killing her twin brother with her bare hands.
Without even time to cry, the point of the sword was aimed at Chloe's heart. Chloe met a miserable death.
But when I opened my eyes, I went back to the past. I will not repeat my past life.
In order to protect the family and her beloved brother, she decides to become the head of the family herself, in the form of her twin brother.
"I guessed it, you guys made me like that."
I Plan to Become the Master of a Stolen Family is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Mencoba menjadi pemilik keluarga yang dicuri, أخطط لأصبح سيدة العائلة المسروقة
3. WHAT? The Crown Prince is Pregnant!
The crown was invited to attend the Prince Regent's birthday banquet, but it was the last place he wanted to be in this world because he had arranged an assassin to take the Prince Regent's life. But the Prince Regent was way too cunning. No doubt, the assassination plan was failed. There's only one way to achieve his goal - the crown prince decided to do the job himself! Disguised as an assassin, the crown prince sneaked into the Prince Regent's chamber, only to find out...
WHAT? The Crown Prince is Pregnant! has finished publishing and it has 184 Chapters. It is also Known as: What? The Crown Prince is Pregnant!
2. Queen Cecia's Shorts
With 99 nations conquered and the cup of the ruler in her hands... you'd think she was off to a heroic conquest, but the great queen's Cecia's real concern was her uncomfortable corset?
The queen of Valencia suffered from complicated laces and heavy corsets, and thus ordered her trusted brother, Duke Ennon Lionheart to bring her a comfortable clothes. Meanwhile, Yuri, a clothing designer was killed in an accident after suffering from a small minimum wage at a medium-sized clothing company in Korea. She was reborn in a renaissance country ruled by Cecia.
Yuri vowed to revolutionize the outdated clothing dilemma, so she dressed up as a man and worked as a designer at the top of the continent's highest court to do easy business. But... what happens when Ennon discover's Yuri's true identity...?
Queen Cecia's Shorts is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 異世界女王と転生デザイナー, Empress Cesia Wears Knickerbockers, Yeowang Cecia'eui Banbaji
1. Kyou, Eki de Mita Kawaii Onna no Ko.
An observational comedy about an older man curious about the beauty products of a seemingly perfect girl(?!).
Kameyama, an ordinary salaryman, can't help but wonder what the pretty girl he sees at the train station is wearing. That Milbon scent is lovely! Her glowing skin... isn't a treatment, just a highlight! Which brand's cosmetics is that? Many of those "cute things" he used to obsess over, now appear before him!
Cute Girl I Saw at the Station Today. is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 今日、駅で見た可愛い女の子。, Kyou, Eki de Mita Kawaii Onnanoko.
