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 20 Cross Dressing manga you should read right now. [2026 List]
- 20. Real mo Tama ni wa Uso wo Tsuku
- 19. Kuchidome no Gohoubi wa Dansou Otome To Ichaero Desu!
- 18. Otasaa no Josou Danshi
- 17. Shitsuren Shita node Vtuber Hajimetara Toshiue no Onee-san ni Motemashita
- 16. Lightning Degree
- 15. Onii-chan wa Oshimai! Koushiki Anthology Comic
- 14. Josou Danshi wa Skirt wo Nugitai!
- 13. Kao ni Doro wo Nuru
- 12. Kaisha to Shiseikatsu: On to Off
- 11. Onii-chan wa Oshimai
- 10. Josou Shite Mendoukusai Koto ni Natteru Nekura to Yankee no Ryou Kataomoi
- 9. Tsuki wa Hitsuji wo Kazoenai
- 8. Shinderera Kurozetto
- 7. Okaeri Alice
- 6. Syd Craft: Love is a Mystery
- 5. Josou shite Off-kai ni Sanka shitemita.
- 4. Eren Xiang Yao Qiangjiu Yixia
- 3. Kyou, Eki de Mita Kawaii Onna no Ko.
- 2. Kasane to Subaru
- 1. Bareteru! Cocktail Night
20. 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! has finished publishing and it has 244 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
19. Kuchidome no Gohoubi wa Dansou Otome To Ichaero Desu!
Kay Brennan is a hero, no doubt about that. They're the strongest person in their school in terms of combat strength and magical power. Compared to Kay, Dino Turner - the eternal 2nd place - might as well be nothing, and as such Dino has declared Kay to be his archrival. However, Kay has a secret: she's actually a girl crossdressing as a boy. And Dino is the only one who knows her true nature.
The Reward For Keeping Quiet Was Sex With Girls Dressed As Men has finished publishing and it has 22 Chapters. It is also Known as: 口止めのご褒美は男装乙女とイチャエロです!, 口止めのご褒美は男装乙女とイチャエロです！ THE COMIC
18. Otasaa no Josou Danshi
The four members of the Otaku club start to cross dressing for different reasons and with different resulting feelings.
Crossdressing Boys of the Otaku Circle is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: オタサーの女装男子, OtaCir no Josou Danshi, Otasaa Crossdressing Boys
17. Shitsuren Shita node Vtuber Hajimetara Toshiue no Onee-san ni Motemashita
Shocked after Yuki Himemura found out that the club senpai he was crushing on got a boyfriend, he decided to become a VTuber—something both he and his senpai have always liked—and used his savings to assemble his equipment.
He gets his virtual character designed only to discover that it’s a 3D model of a cute girl and, in the process, unintentionally ends up portraying one!
Not only that but the person who designed and rigged his model and his favorite VTubers are starting to take a liking to him…?
I Was Heartbroken, So I Became a VTuber, but Then I Became Popular with the Older Ladies has finished publishing and it has 42 Chapters. It is also Known as: 失恋したのでVtuberはじめたら年上のお姉さんにモテました, Shitsuren Shita node Vtuber Hajimetara Toshiue no Onee-san ni Motemashita
16. 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
15. 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
14. Josou Danshi wa Skirt wo Nugitai!
Uichiro, a junior high boy, has a secret that he cannot tell his childhood friend Tama-chan. He has been dressing up as a girl for her sake because of her phobia of men. A thrilling and agonizing romantic comedy about a coming-of-age boy who continues to cross-dress for the girl he loves!
The Crossdressing Boy Wants to Take Off His Skirt is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 女装男子はスカートを脱ぎたい！, Josou Danshi wa Skirt wo Nugitai!
13. Kao ni Doro wo Nuru
"You’re great just the way you are."
Even though Miku is 25 years old, she hasn’t learned a thing about how to do her own makeup -- but her boyfriend, Haru, tells her that he prefers her that way. Miku and Haru live together, after all, and they might get married, in which case she’ll just quit her job anyway, so it’s probably fine never to learn... At least, that’s what she tells herself. One day, a boy with a special love for makeup suddenly appears in her life. The beautiful stranger does Miku up gorgeously and Haru’s reaction to her new look is almost unbelievable--?
A story of starting anew and taking one’s life back through makeup!
Makeup with Mud has finished publishing and it has 60 Chapters. It is also Known as: 顔に泥を塗る, Kao ni Doro wo Nuru
12. Kaisha to Shiseikatsu: On to Off
Most adults have a work life (on) and a private life (off). One man is an office worker who likes to cross-dress, loli-style. One woman is an office lady who dresses up like a hard-core punk. The gap between their lives on and off work is sure to make you fall in love! This is a slice-of-life tale about two working people's metamorphosis!
Kaisha to Shiseikatsu: On to Off is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 会社と私生活－オンとオフ－, Company and Private Life -On and Off-
11. 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
10. Josou Shite Mendoukusai Koto ni Natteru Nekura to Yankee no Ryou Kataomoi
Shuumei has a problem. He’s in love with a girl who works at a maid cafe, but he’s too cool to go into a place like that without being embarrassed. But girls can go to maid cafes without seeming creepy, right? When he dresses in feminine clothes and transforms himself into “Mei,” he can finally walk into the place to meet the girl of his dreams: the lovely blonde Hana. Meanwhile, Hanae is an introverted otaku who’s uncomfortable talking to people…unless he’s dressed in feminine clothes himself. While decked out in his best dresses, he works at a maid cafe, and finds himself crushing on a young woman who regularly comes to visit him: a cool beauty named Mei! In this delightful LGBT+ romcom, two young people in love are about to find out a lot about each other–and themselves.
Crossplay Love: Otaku x Punk is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 女装してめんどくさい事になってるネクラとヤンキーの両片想い, The Bothersome Emotions of the Emo and Yankee Crossdressers, Cross-dressing became troublesome - a pessimist and a delinquent's mutual unrequited love, รักวุ่นวายของนายมืดมนกับแยงกี้ตัวร้ายสายแต่งหญิง, Anziehend anders
9. Tsuki wa Hitsuji wo Kazoenai
A high school girl is trapped in an unfortunate life, living in despair...
Until one day, when she's suddenly summoned to another world!
The fresh start offers the girl hope for a new life.
The reason for her summoning is… to be the sleeping companion for a handsome cross-dressing princess!
Tsuki wa Hitsuji wo Kazoenai is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 月はヒツジを数えない, So fall asleep. Held by thee, The Moon Does Not Count Sheep, Tsuki wa Hitsuji o Kazoenai, Un sommeil entre tes bras, A Lua Não Conta Carneirinhos
8. Shinderera Kurozetto
Haruka came to Tokyo for college, longing for the exciting city life. But lacking fashion sense and inexperienced in love, she didn't have the self-confidence to confess to Kurotaki-senpai. Until she ran into the mysterious beauty Hikaru, who will help make-over the ugly-duckling Haruka.
Cinderella Closet has finished publishing and it has 32 Chapters. It is also Known as: シンデレラクロゼット, Cinderella Closet - Debut into the New World, 신데렐라 클로젯
7. 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
6. 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 has finished publishing and it has 28 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
5. Josou shite Off-kai ni Sanka shitemita.
"Cocoa" has made three best friends in her online game, and she's excited to meet them in real life at a dessert café for the first time. The only problem: She's actually a man who's been lying to them. What begins as a tense manga about online life quickly turns into a lighthearted comedy about friendship, gender, and forgiving yourself and others.
Note: Includes 4 extra chapters.
I Cross-Dressed for the IRL Meetup has finished publishing and it has 42 Chapters. It is also Known as: 女装してオフ会に参加してみた。, Josou Off-kai, I (♂) Crossed-Dressed for the IRL (♀) Meetup
4. Eren Xiang Yao Qiangjiu Yixia
A true villain needs to be ruthless, evil, and self-destructive! After torturing the protagonist to hell and back, they will exit the scene fabulously with a bang as their work is done. Wang Yi was determined to act that kind of villain. Unfortunately… His male lead could read minds. (:з)∠*)“You mongrel!” Mr. Yi chuckled as he looked down on the novel’s male lead.Suddenly, a thought bubble filled with cute emojis (⁄ ⁄ ⁄ω⁄ ⁄ ⁄) with the words “You’re so cute…” appeared in front of Qin.Qin: ?
I Want to Be a Big Baddie is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: I Have To Be A Great Villain, 我要当个大坏蛋, Wo Yao Dang Ge Da Huai Dan, The Wicked Want to Rescue, I Am Going to Be a Bastard, I Want to Be a Scoundrel, I'm Going to Be a Great Villain, I'm Going to Be a Villain, The Wicked Want to Rescue, The Wicked Wants to Rescue
3. 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.
2. Kasane to Subaru
Kasane Shibata, a graphic designer at a toy development company, was feeling troubled. It began when she accidentally touched the buttocks of her colleague, Subaru Enokida. Kasane was intrigued, as Enokida's butt felt like the costume of her favorite character. But at the same time, she couldn't shake the feeling that she might have made Enokida felt uncomfortable. Enokida said that he didn't mind, but his face looked frightened and distressed... "I have to apologize properly!" Kasane thought to herself, not knowing Enokida was hiding something himself...
Kasane to Subaru has finished publishing and it has 43 Chapters. It is also Known as: かさねと昴, かさねとすばる
1. Bareteru! Cocktail Night
My best friend is... a magical girl!?
The Cocktail Nights are secret battle maidens who cleanse people of their stress. Nobody knows of their true identity... as it should be! Only I know who one of these Cocktail Nights is, and it is my best friend!? This is the beginning of romantic comedy with confidential-levels of mistakes!
Note: Chapter count includes a standalone chapter 14 published by the author on their Twitter.
Spill It, Cocktail Nights! has finished publishing and it has 14 Chapters. It is also Known as: バレてる！ カクテルナイト, Bareteru! Kakuteru Naito, Spill it, Cocktail Knights, Bareteru! Cocktail Knight
