What is this genre all about? Fan service is found in many anime, in many forms. When the service has a distinctly sexual slant to it, and it appears to be a major focus of the show, then it's safe to assume you're watching ecchi. The word "ecchi" is used by English-speaking anime fans to refer to soft-core pornographic or sexually suggestive anime and manga. This is a western invention; in Japanese, it is a catch-all term for all things anyhow sexual in nature, not being limited to porn, but also not really considered a "milder" term, as it may also refer to sexual intercourse itself. The term "ecchi" in Japanese comes from the pronunciation of the letter "H" in English, which is rendered into Japanese syllabary as エッチ, which in turn is transliterated in the English alphabet as "ecchi" or "etchi". It is not, as many believe, short for "hentai" -- that, too, seems to be a western invention. It is, however, nearly as misunderstood and misapplied a term as "hentai".The line between ecchi and hentai, from the western perspective over these terms, can be hard to draw at times; one good rule of thumb is: if it was aired on Japanese public TV at all, it probably wasn't hentai. Ecchi usually features all the specifics to human anatomy that can only be found in anime, and generally avoids full nudity, instead abusing of panty shots. Hentai, on the other hand, will usually show full frontal nudity in some explicit form, including genitalia, and full, intimate sex scenes. At its mildest, ecchi is composed of double entendres, big misunderstandings, and sexual farce; at its most explicit, it is still in the realm of softcore pornography, with full breast shots, full back nudity and similar content, but no display of genitalia. Another good way to distinguish the two is looking for animated sex scenes; if one is found, you have generally left the genre entirely, though a few borderline exceptions apply here. For Kitsu's purposes, the distinction between explicit ecchi and actual hentai is simple: if it was sold with an 18+ restriction in its country of origin, it is hentai; if it was sold without it, it is ecchi. Source: TV Tropes
We present you the list of Ecchi manga you should read right now.
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Top 20 Ecchi manga you should read right now. [2025 List]
- 20. Chainsaw Man
- 19. Kanojo, Okarishimasu
- 18. Ore no Ie ga Maryoku Spot datta Ken - Sundeiru dake de Sekai Saikyou
- 17. Mato Seihei no Slave
- 16. Dosanko Gyaru wa Namaramenkoi
- 15. 2.5-jigen no Yuuwaku
- 14. Yancha Gal no Anjou-san
- 13. Nanatsu no Taizai
- 12. Sono Akuyaku Kizoku, Mama Heroine ga Suki Sugiru: Shinshi na Doryoku de Saikyou to Nari Fuguu na Oshi Chara Tasukemakuru
- 11. Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest
- 10. Bu Dang Tiangou Hou, Wo Cheng Le Yiwan Shen Hao
- 9. Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru
- 8. Wo Mei Zhou Suiji Yi Ge Xin Zhiye
- 7. Grand Blue
- 6. Danjohi 1:39 no Heikou Sekai wa Omoi no Hoka Futsuu
- 5. Ookii Mukimuki Chiisai Muchimuchi
- 4. Parallel Paradise
- 3. Yuusha ga Shinda!: Murabito no Ore ga Hotta Otoshiana ni Yuusha ga Ochita Kekka.
- 2. Craft Game no Nouryoku de Isekai Kouryaku!!
- 1. Aki-Sora
20. Chainsaw Man
The name says it all! Denji's life of poverty is changed forever when he merges with his pet chainsaw dog, Pochita! Now he's living in the big city and an official Devil Hunter. But he's got a lot to learn about his new job and chainsaw powers!
Notes:
- Nominated for the 2020 Manga Taisho Award.
- Winner of the 2021 Kono Manga ga Sugoi Award.
- Winner of the 66th Shogakukan Manga Award in the shounen category.
- Winner of the 2021 and 2022 Harvey Award for Best Manga.
Chainsaw Man has finished publishing and it has 97 Chapters. It is also Known as: チェンソーマン, Chainsawman, Chensoo Man, CSM, Людина-бензопила, Человек-бензопила, رجل المنشار, مرد اره ای, មនុស្សរណា, チェンソーマン, チェンソーマン 第二部, 电锯人, 鏈鋸人, 電鋸人, 체인쏘맨, Chainsaw Man: Public Safety Saga
19. Kanojo, Okarishimasu
Kinoshita Kazuya is a regular college student who was just dumped by his girlfriend for another guy. Feeling down in the dumps, he decides to use an app called Diamond to hire Mizuhara Chizuru, a rental girlfriend, to make himself feel better. From their first meeting, she seems to be the perfect girl for him, but is there more to her than meets the eye? And how will their not quite typical relationship develop?
Rent-A-Girlfriend is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 彼女、お借りします, I'd like to Borrow a Girlfriend
18. Ore no Ie ga Maryoku Spot datta Ken - Sundeiru dake de Sekai Saikyou
Living carefree at home is the greatest shortcut...my house is the world's greatest Magic Power Spot. That being the case, both my house and I were summoned to another world by some guys who were aiming for it. However, I've been living in this place for many years and my body is, apparently, abnormally overflowing with magic. Due to some unforeseen circumstances by those guys who summoned me, they quickly ran away. Be that as it may, there are still some ill-mannered people who covet the magic leaking out of my house. I won't give up my house to those people! I'm going to wield my power as I please!
My House is a Magic Power Spot - Just by Living there I Become the Strongest in the World has finished publishing and it has 233 Chapters. It is also Known as: 俺の家が魔力スポットだった件~住んでいるだけで世界最強~, My House is a Magic Power Spot, Ore no Ie ga Maryoku Spot Datta Ken ~Sun de Iru Dake de Sekai Saikyou~
17. Mato Seihei no Slave
When entrances to a different dimension known as the "Mato" emerge all over Japan, a new resource known as "Peaches" are discovered which give unique abilities only to women. However, dangerous monsters called "Yomotsu Shuuki" also roam throughout the Mato and have been responsible for various disasters ever since. To combat the Yomotsu Shuuki, the government formed the Anti-demon Corps, an elite group of women who have received power from the Peaches.
One day, a high school student named Yuuki Wakura was walking home from school when he suddenly gets lost in a Mato entrance. When he calls for help, he is immediately rescued by Kyouka Uzen, the chief of the Seventh Unit of the Anti-demon Corps. Recognizing his potential while also needing him to make her Peach power more effective, she ask that Yuuki join the Anti-demon Corps by becoming her slave, a position he might find more enjoyable than he initially would have thought..
Chained Soldier is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 魔都精兵のスレイブ, Slave of the Hell Soldiers, Matoseihei no Slave
16. Dosanko Gyaru wa Namaramenkoi
High school boy Tsubasa moves to Kitami City up in Hokkaido, where he meets a "gal" at a bus stop. The sight of her standing alone against the white snowscape, bare-legged despite the freezing cold, captures his heart.
Note: Includes 3 extra chapters.
Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! has finished publishing and it has 122 Chapters. It is also Known as: 道産子ギャルはなまらめんこい, Dosanko Gal wa Namara Menkoi, Dosanko Gyaru ha Namaramenkoi, Gyarus from Hokkaido Are So Precious, Dosanko Gyaru Is Mega Cute
15. 2.5-jigen no Yuuwaku
"I have no interest in real women! My wife, Lilliel, is a 2D girl!" But something unexpected appears in front of Okumura, the president of the Manga Research Club... A real Lilliel? An exciting cosplay love comedy begins!!
2.5 Dimensional Seduction is currently publishing and has 201 Chapters. It is also Known as: 2.5次元の誘惑, 2.5 Jigen no Ririsa, Ririsa of 2.5 Dimension, 2.5D Seduction
14. Yancha Gal no Anjou-san
Seto is a serious kid who leads a quiet High-school life, until he starts to get teased by resident Gal Anjo.
The mischievous gal Anjou-san is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: やんちゃギャルの安城さん, Yancha Gal no Anjo-san, Yancha Gal no Anjousan, Yancha gyaru no Anjō-san, Yancha gyaru no Anjou-san
13. Nanatsu no Taizai
When they were accused of trying to overthrow the monarchy, the feared warriors the Seven Deadly Sins were sent into exile. Princess Elizabeth discovers the truth - the Sins were framed by the king's guard, the Holy Knights - too late to prevent them from assassinating her father and seizing the throne!
Now the princess is on the run, seeking the Sins to help her reclaim the kingdom. But the first Sin she meets, Meliodas, is a little innkeeper with a talking pig. He doesn't even have a real sword! Have the legends of the Sins' strength been exaggerated?
The Seven Deadly Sins has finished publishing and it has 346 Chapters. It is also Known as: 七つの大罪, Nanatsu no Taizai
12. Sono Akuyaku Kizoku, Mama Heroine ga Suki Sugiru: Shinshi na Doryoku de Saikyou to Nari Fuguu na Oshi Chara Tasukemakuru
The mature female characters in this game were relegated to supporting characters, doomed to unfortunate endings.
"Why...... must the cute mommy die?"
Our protagonist spent days seeking a redemption route for these women, but he was disappointed when it didn't work out. However, one day, he was suddenly transmigrated into this game world as a villainous aristocrat who only appears on the bad-end route.
The man who loves in-game MILFs, in order to save them (and himself), must find a way to escape certain death, while living a happy harem life!!!!
The Villainous Noble Loves Mom Heroines Too Much: Becoming the Strongest with Sincere Effort to Save Misfortunate Fave Chars is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: その悪役貴族、ママヒロインが好きすぎる ～真摯な努力で最強となり不遇な推しキャラ助けまくる～, That Villainous Aristocrat Loves Mama Heroine Too Much., Ngài Quý Tộc Phản Diện Yêu Các Bà Mẹ Nữ Chính Quá Mức: Trở Nên Mạnh Nhất Bằng Nỗ Lực Chân Thành Để Cứu Các Nhân Vật Yêu Thích Bị Bất Hạnh., Sono Akuyaku Kizoku, Mama Heroine ga Suki Sugiru ~Shinshi na Doryoku de Saikyou to Nari Fuguu na Oshi Chara Tasukemakuru~
11. Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest
After overcoming the threat of Acnologia and Zeref, Fairy Tail has become stronger and more energetic! The 100 year quest which Natsu and company left for, and also to the members who had remained at the guild, something new is going to happen!? Although the story was supposed to have concluded, a new adventure now begins!
Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: フェアリーテイル １００年クエスト, Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest, Feari Teiru: Hyaku-nen Kuesuto
10. Bu Dang Tiangou Hou, Wo Cheng Le Yiwan Shen Hao
Lin Xinben was just your ordinary simp. After getting dumped, he received the Shenhao System, which gave him billions to spend right away! But the painful part is that he must spend that money on girls! Oh well, in order to put the money use, Lin Xin will embark on a strange journey of revenge, by becoming a godly playboy!
From Simp to Billionaire: The Rise of a Divine Tycoon is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: After Improperly Licking a Dog, I Became a Billionaire
9. Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru
Traumatized by a childhood incident with a friend who took exception to his love of traditional dolls, doll-artisan hopeful Gojou Wakana passes his days as a loner, finding solace in the home ec room at his high school. To Wakana, people like beautiful Kitagawa Marin, a trendy girl who's always surrounded by a throng of friends, is practically an alien from another world. But when cheerful Marin--never one to be shy--spots Wakana sewing away one day after school, she barges in with the aim of roping her quiet classmate into her secret hobby: cosplay! Will Wakana's wounded heart be able to handle the invasion from this sexy alien?!
Note: Includes 2 extra chapters.
My Dress-Up Darling has finished publishing and it has 117 Chapters. It is also Known as: その着せ替え人形〈ビスク・ドール〉は恋をする, Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru, Sono Kisekae Ningyou wa Koi wo suru, More than a Doll, My Dress-Up Darling, Sexy Cosplay Doll, That bisque doll who fell in love, その着せ替え人形は恋をする, 更衣人偶墜入愛河, 그 장난감 인형은 사랑을 한다
8. 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
7. Grand Blue
A new life begins for Kitahara Iori as he begins his college career near the ocean in Izu city, full of excitement for his new life. He will be moving into his Uncle's diving store "Grand Blue." There he finds the beautiful ocean, beautiful women, and men that love diving and alcohol. Will Iori be able to live his dream college life?
Grand Blue Dreaming is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ぐらんぶる, Grand Blue
6. Danjohi 1:39 no Heikou Sekai wa Omoi no Hoka Futsuu
Satou Sou is accidentally swapped with himself in a parallel world with a male/female ratio of 1:39. He finds a kind family and lovely women at the place where he was switched. Seeing the outside of these women, he's relieved to see that the number of men and women has changed, but not much else. However, their inner lives are filled with conflicts and troubles.
A Parallel World With a 1:39 Male to Female Ratio Is Unexpectedly Normal is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 男女比1：39の平行世界は思いのほか普通, Danjohi 1:39 no Heikou Sekai wa Omoi no Hoka Futsuu
5. Ookii Mukimuki Chiisai Muchimuchi
Everyday, the muscular young man Kataoka dedicates himself to building his muscles. At his regular gym, there's one staff member he can't take his eyes off. Her name? Shiina. But what catches his attention is her voluptuous... belly!? A fetish-fueled rom-com, about a chubby and adorable staff member and a musclehead with a serious love for softness♡
Big Mukimuki & Small Muchimuchi is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 大きいムキムキ小さいむちむち, O Fortão e a Fofinha, Le Musclé et la Chubby
4. Parallel Paradise
Youta "The Sun" Tada is an ordinary high schooler who dies and finds himself in a fantasy world where he is the only male. Can Youta survive in a world which has no resistance to him?
(Source MU)
Parallel Paradise is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: パラレルパラダイス, 平行天堂, Parareru Paradaisu
3. Yuusha ga Shinda!: Murabito no Ore ga Hotta Otoshiana ni Yuusha ga Ochita Kekka.
Three years ago a Hero sealed a hell gate, but the Seal has been weakening ever since, sporadically letting monsters through. After a big group of monsters entered the country through a hell gate, the profession of heroes was needed again.
Touka Scott a small radish farmer in the southern town of Cheza is prepared for sudden monster attacks. He built himself a hidden pit trap with bamboo spikes, to lure unsuspecting monsters in if they ever try to attack the village. Suddenly a monster attacks. Touka tries to lure it into the trap with freshly roasted bacon, but the monster dislikes this type of meat. Thankfully the local hero saves the village from the monster in the nick of time. The hungry hero tries to grab a bite of bacon after vanquishing the monster, only to stumble into Touka's pit trap and Die.
After causing the local hero's death, Touka is forced to take matters into his own hands to protect the region from attacking monsters.
The Legendary Hero Is Dead! has finished publishing and it has 202 Chapters. It is also Known as: 勇者が死んだ！ 村人の俺が掘った落とし穴に勇者が落ちた結果, The Hero Is Dead! The Hero Fell Into the Trap That a Villager Dug For the Village.
2. Craft Game no Nouryoku de Isekai Kouryaku!!
Kousuke suddenly wakes up alone in a vast forest that clearly isn’t anywhere on Earth. Now he has to find some way to eat, drink, and survive! Luckily, Kousuke also has the power to craft using a special video game menu that allows him to harvest resources and build whatever he can imagine. However, every time he goes to sleep, he’s attacked by one of the many non-human races of this world, all of whom despise humankind. Enter Sylphy, the beautiful dark elf who lays claim to Kousuke and vows to protect him–after all, she’s taken him as her property!
Survival in Another World with My Mistress! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 跟主人一起在异世界生存!, Different World Survival to go with the Master, Goshujinsama to Yuku Isekai Survival!, Capture a different world with the power of craft games!, Isekai Minecraft Захватить другой мир с силой майнкрафта!, Захватить другой мир с силой ремесленных игр!, ご主人様とゆく異世界サバイバル！
1. Aki-Sora
Aki Sora revolves around Aki Aoi and Sora Aoi, a pair of close siblings who have shared an intimate bond since childhood. During their coming of age, they each come to realize the true depth of the love they feel for each other and consummate that love in secret. They keep their younger sister, Nami, Sora’s twin in the dark about their new relationship. Nami, clueless of what is happening in her household aims to set her brother up with her best friend, Kana Sumiya. Despite these relationships Nami seems to have feelings for someone near to her too but keeps them secret.
Aki-Sora has finished publishing and it has 30 Chapters. It is also Known as: あきそら, Aki Sora, Akisora
